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When [zHelp] is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen, the 
Feature guide can be displayed. The  Feature guide is displayed while 
you hold down the < B> button. If the Feature guide fills two or more 
screens, a scroll bar will appear on t he right edge. To scroll, hold down 
the  button and turn the < 5> dial.
  Example: [ 21] tab [Case 2 ]
  Example: [ 23] tab [AF-assist beam firing ]
  Example: [ 82] tab [ Multi function lock ]
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Basic Shooting
This chapter explains how to use the Mode Dial’s  
(Scene Intelligent Auto) mode for easy picture taking.
In the  mode, all you do is point and shoot and the camera sets everything automatically (p.346). Also, to prevent 
botched pictures due to mist aken operations, major shooting 
settings cannot be changed.
Scene Intelligent Auto
About the Auto Lighting OptimizerIn the  mode, the Auto Lighting Op timizer (p.142) will adjust 
the image automatically to obta in the optimum brightness and 
contrast. It is also enabl ed by default in the d/s /f /F  modes.
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 is a fully-automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene 
and sets the optimum settings automatically.  Detecting whether the 
subject is still or moving, it also adjusts focus automatically.
1Set the Mode Dial to .
 Turn the Mode Dial while holding 
down the lock release button at the 
center.
2Aim the Area AF frame over the 
target subject.
 All the AF points will be used to focus, 
and generally the closest object will 
be focused.
  Aiming the center of the Area AF 
frame over the subject will make 
focusing easier.
3Focus the subject.
 Press the shutter button halfway, and 
the lens focusing ring will rotate to 
focus.
X During the autofocus operation, 
 will be displayed. 
X The AF point(s) that achieve(s) focus 
will be displayed. At the same time, 
the beeper will sound and the focus 
confirmation light < o> in the 
viewfinder will light up.
X In low light, the AF point(s) will light 
up briefly in red.
A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)
Area AF frame
Focus confirmation light
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A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)
4Take the picture.
 Press the shutter button completely to 
take the picture.
X The captured image will be displayed 
for 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
  The focus confirmation light < o> blinks and focus is not 
achieved.
Aim the center of the Area AF frame  over a zone with good contrast, then 
press the shutter button halfway (p. 44). If you are too close to the 
subject, move away and try again. If  focus cannot be achieved, the AF 
status indicator < e> will also blink.
 Multiple AF points light up simultaneously.All those AF points have achieved  focus. As long as the AF point 
covering the desired subject light s up, you can take the picture.
 The beeper continues to beep softly. (The focus confirmation 
light < o> does not light up.)
It indicates that the camera is focusing continuously on a moving subjec\
t. 
(The AF status indicator < e> is displayed, but  the focus confirmation 
light < o> does not light up.) You can take  sharp pictures of a moving 
subject.
Note that focus lock (p.67) wi ll not work in this case.
 Pressing the shutter button halfw ay does not focus the subject.If the focus mode switch on the lens is set to < MF> (Manual Focus), set it 
to < AF> (Autofocus).
FAQ
The < A> mode makes the colors  look more impressive in nature, outdoor, 
and sunset scenes. If you  did not obtain the desired color tones, change the 
shooting mode to < d/s /f /a >, set a Picture Style other than < D>, 
then shoot again.
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 The shutter speed display is blinking.Since it is too dark, taking the pictur e may result in a blurred subject due 
to camera shake. Using a tripod or  a Canon EX-series Speedlite (p.188) 
(sold separately) is recommended.
  When flash was used, the bottom  part of the picture came out 
unnaturally dark.
If a hood is attached to the lens, it  can obstruct the flash coverage. If the 
subject is close, detac h the hood before taking the picture with flash.
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Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to 
create a balanced background and good perspective.
In the  mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus 
a still subject, the focus will be locked. You can then recompose the 
shot and press the shutter button comple tely to take the picture. This is 
called “focus lock”.
In the < A> mode, if the subject moves (distance to camera changes) 
while or after you focus, AI Servo AF  will take effect to focus the subject 
continuously. As long as the Area AF  frame covers the subject while 
you press the shutter button halfway, the focusing will be continuous. 
When you want to take the picture, press the shutter button completely.
A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)
Recomposing the Shot
Shooting a Moving Subject
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You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is 
called “Live View shooting”. For details, see page 197.
1Set the Live View shooting/Movie 
shooting switch to < A>.
2Display the Live View image on 
the LCD monitor.
 Press the < 0> button.
X The Live View image will appear on 
the LCD monitor.
3Focus the subject.
  Aim the center AF point < > on the 
subject.
  Press the shutter button halfway to 
focus.
X When focus is achieved, the AF point 
will turn green a nd the beeper will 
sound.
4Take the picture.
  Press the shutter button completely.
X The picture will be taken and the 
captured image is displayed on the 
LCD monitor.
X After the image review ends, the 
camera will return to Live View 
shooting automatically.
  Press the < 0> button to end the 
Live View shooting.
A  Live View Shooting
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Setting the AF andDrive Modes
The 61 AF points in the viewfinder 
make AF shooting suitable for a 
wide variety of subjects and 
scenes.
You can also select the AF  mode and drive mode that 
best match the shooting conditions and subject.
  A M  icon at the upper right of a page title indicates that the 
function can be used when the Mode Dial is set to < d/s /
f /a/F>.
  In the < A> mode, the AF mode and AF point (AF area 
selection mode) will be set automatically.
 stands for autofocus. < MF> stands for manual focus.
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You can select the AF mode to suit the shooting conditions or subject. 
In the  mode, “AI Focus AF” is set automatically.
1On the lens, set the focus mode 
switch to .
2Press the < o> button. (9 )
3Select the AF mode.
 While looking at the LCD panel, turn 
the < 6> dial.
X : One-Shot AF
9 : AI Focus AF
Z : AI Servo AF
Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button 
halfway, the camera will focus only once.
  When focus is achieved, the AF  point that achieved focus will be 
displayed, and the focus confirmation light < o> in the viewfinder will 
also light up.
  With evaluative metering, the ex posure setting will be set at the 
same time focus is achieved.
  While you hold down the shutter bu tton halfway, the focus will be 
locked. You can then recompose the shot if desired.
f : Selecting the AF Mode N
One-Shot AF for Still Subjects
In the d/s /f /a /F  shooting modes, AF is  also possible by pressing 
the < p > button.
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