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    Before Use
    Common Camera 
    Operations
    Advanced Guide
    Camera Basics
    Auto Mode / 
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    Tv, Av, M, C1, 
    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Basic Guide
    P Mode
    Flash Units
    High-Power Flash HF-DC2zzExternal	flash	for	illuminating	subjects	that	are	out	of	range	of	the	built-in	flash.	 
    High-Power Flash HF-DC1 can also be 
    used.
    Speedlite 600EX-RT, 600EX, 
    580EX II, 430EX II, 320EX, 270EX IIzzShoe-mounted	flash	unit	that	enables	many	styles	of	flash	photography.	 
    Speedlite 580EX, 430EX, 270EX, and 
    220EX are also supported.
    Speedlite Bracket SB-E2zzPrevents unnatural shadows next to 
    subjects during vertical shooting. Includes 
    Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3.
    Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2zzEnables wireless control of slave 
    Speedlite	flash	units	(except	Speedlite	220EX/270EX).
    Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX 
    Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX
    zzExternal	macro	flash	unit	that	enables	many	styles	of	macro	flash	photography.	 
    Requires	Conversion	Lens	Adapter	LA-DC58L, Off-Camera Shoe Cord 
    OC-E3, and Bracket BKT-DC1 (all sold 
    separately) for attachment to the camera.  
    Requires
    	Conversion	Lens	Adapter	LA-DC58L (sold separately) for 
    attachment to the camera.
    Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3zzUsed	to	attach	a	Macro	Twin	Lite	flash	to	the camera.
    Bracket BKT-DC1zzUsed	to	attach	a	Macro	Twin	Lite	flash	to	the camera.  
    						
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    Auto Mode / 
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    Tv, Av, M, C1, 
    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Basic Guide
    P Mode
    Other Accessories
    Soft Case SC-DC85zzProtects the camera from dust and 
    scratches.  
    Handle with care to prevent leather 
    discoloration.
    Waterproof Case WP-DC52zzFor underwater photography at depths of 
    up to 40 meters (130 ft.). Also useful for 
    shooting in the rain, at the beach, or on 
    ski slopes.
    Interface Cable IFC-400PCUzzFor connecting the camera to a computer 
    or printer.
    Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400STzzConnect the camera to a TV to enjoy 
    playback on the larger TV screen.
    HDMI Cable HTC-100zzFor connecting the camera to an HDMI 
    input	of	a	high-definition	TV.
    Tele-Converter TC-DC58EzzOptional lens attached to the camera to 
    increase the focal length by a factor of 
    approximately 1.4x.
    Conversion Lens Adapter 
    LA-DC58LzzAdapter	required	to	attach	the	Tele-
    converter or Macro Ring Lite/Macro Twin 
    Lite
    	flash	to	the	camera.
    Remote Switch RS-60E3zzEnables remote shutter button operation 
    (pressing the button halfway or all the 
    way down).
    Filter Adapter FA-DC58DzzAdapter	required	when	mounting	a	58	mm	filter.
    Canon Lens Filter (58 mm dia.)zzProtects the lens and enables a variety of 
    shooting effects.
    Printers
    Canon-Brand PictBridge-
    Compatible Printers
    zzPrinting images without a computer is 
    possible by connecting the camera to 
    a Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible 
    printer.
    For details, visit your nearest Canon 
    retailer.  
    						
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    Auto Mode / 
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    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    Tv, Av, M, C1, 
    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Basic Guide
    P Mode
    Still ImagesMovies
    Using Optional Accessories
    Still ImagesMovies
    Playback on a TV
    By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger 
    screen of the TV.
    For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual.
    •	 Some information may not be displayed on the TV (=  192).
    Still ImagesMovies
    Playback	on	a	High-Definition	TVConnecting the camera to an HDTV with the HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold 
    separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the \
    TV. 
    Movies shot at a resolution of [
    ], [], or [] can be viewed 
    in	high	definition.
    1 Make sure the camera and TV 
    are off.
    2 Connect the camera to the TV.
    zzOn the TV, insert the cable plug fully into 
    the HDMI input as shown.
    zzOn the camera, open the terminal cover 
    and insert the cable plug fully into the 
    camera terminal.
    3 Turn the TV on and switch to 
    video input.
    zzSwitch the TV input to the video input you 
    connected the cable to in step 2.
    4 Turn the camera on.
    zzPress the  button to turn the camera 
    on.
    zzImages from the camera are now 
    displayed on the TV. (Nothing is 
    displayed on the camera screen.)
    zzWhen	finished,	turn	off	the	camera	and	TV before disconnecting the cable.
    •	 Camera operating sounds are not played while the camera is connected to \
    an 
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    Other Shooting 
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    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Basic Guide
    P Mode
    Still ImagesMovies
    Controlling the Camera with a TV RemoteConnecting the camera to an HDMI CEC-compatible TV enables playback 
    (including slideshow playback) using the TV remote control.
    Depending on the TV, you may need to adjust some TV settings. For 
    details, refer to the TV manual.
    1	 Configure	the	setting.
    zzPress the  button, choose 
    [Ctrl via HDMI] on the [3] tab, and then 
    choose [Enable] ( =
      25).
    2 Connect the camera to the TV.
    zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Playback on a 
    High-Definition	TV”	(=  163) to connect 
    the camera to the TV.
    3 Display images.
    zzTurn on the TV. On the camera, press the 
     button.
    zzImages from the camera are now 
    displayed on the TV. (Nothing is 
    displayed on the camera screen.)
    4 Control the camera with the TV 
    remote.
    zzPress the  buttons on the remote 
    to browse images.
    zzTo display the camera control panel, 
    press the OK/Select button. Select 
    control panel options by pressing the 
     buttons to choose an option, 
    and then pressing the OK/Select button 
    again.
    Camera Control Panel Options Shown on the TV
    Return Closes the menu.
    Group Playback
    Displays sets of images, either from continuous shooting 
    (=  76) in [G], [M], [B], or [D] mode (=  67,  92, 
    or  93) or individual still images saved as source data in 
    [
    ] mode (=   63). (Only displayed when a grouped 
    image is selected.)
    Play Movie Starts movie playback. (Only displayed when a movie 
    is selected.)
    .SlideshowStarts slideshow playback. To switch images during 
    playback, press the  buttons on the remote 
    control.
    Index Playback Displays multiple images in an index.
    lChange Display
    Switches display modes ( =  103).
    •	 Pressing buttons, such as the  button, on the camera will switch 
    control to the camera itself, which will prevent remote control until yo\
    u return to 
    single-image display.
    •	 The camera may not always respond correctly even if the remote is for an\
     
    HDMI CEC-compatible TV.  
    						
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    Auto Mode / 
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    Other Shooting 
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    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
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    Basic Guide
    P Mode
    Still ImagesMovies
    Playback	on	a	Standard-Definition	TVConnecting the camera to a TV with the Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST 
    (sold separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen \
    of the 
    TV as you control the camera.
    1 Make sure the camera and TV 
    are off.
    2 Connect the camera to the TV.
    zzOn the TV, insert the cable plugs fully into 
    the video inputs as shown.
    zzOn the camera, open the terminal cover 
    and insert the cable plug fully into the 
    camera terminal.
    3 Display images.
    zzFollow steps 3 – 4 in “Playback on a 
    High-Definition	TV”	(=  163) to display 
    images.
    Red Red
    White
    Yellow
    Yellow
    White
    •	Correct display is not possible unless the camera video output 
    format (NTSC or PAL) matches the TV format. To change the 
    video output format, press the  button and choose [Video 
    System] on the [3] tab.
    •	 When the camera and TV are connected, you can also shoot while previewing 
    shots on the larger screen of the TV. To shoot, follow the same steps as when 
    using the camera screen. However, AF-Point Zoom (=
      47), MF-Point 
    Zoom (=  79), MF Peaking (=  79) and Night Display ( =  90) are not 
    available.
    Still ImagesMovies
    Powering the Camera with Household Power
    Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC80 (sold separately) 
    eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level.
    1 Make sure the camera is off.
    2 Connect the adapter to the 
    coupler.
    zzInsert the adapter plug fully into the 
    coupler.
    3 Insert the coupler.
    zzFollow step 2 in “Inserting the Battery 
    Pack and Memory Card” ( =  13) to 
    open the cover, and then insert the 
    coupler as shown until it locks into place.  
    						
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    Auto Mode / 
    Hybrid Auto Mode
    Other Shooting 
    Modes
    Tv, Av, M, C1, 
    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
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    zzLower the cover (), keeping the coupler 
    cable in the coupler cable port ().
    zzSlide the cover () until it clicks into 
    place.
    4 Connect the power cord.
    zzInsert one end of the power cord into the 
    compact power adapter, and then plug 
    the other end into a power outlet.
    zzTurn the camera on and use it as desired.
    zzWhen	finished,	turn	the	camera	off	and	unplug the power cord from the outlet.
    •	 Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while 
    the camera is still on. This may erase your shots or damage the 
    camera.
    •	 Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to other objects. Doing so 
    could result in malfunction or damage to the product.
    Coupler Cable Port
    Still ImagesMovies
    Using a Tele-Converter (Sold Separately)
    Attaching Tele-converter TC-DC58E and Conversion Lens Adapter 
    LA-DC58L (both sold separately) enables you to use a focal length of 1.4x.
    1 Remove the ring.
    zzMake sure the camera is off.
    zzHold down the ring release button () 
    and turn the ring in the direction of the 
    arrow (
    ).
    zzAlign the  ○
     mark on the ring with the  ●
     
    mark on the camera, and then lift the 
    ring off.
    2 Attach the conversion lens 
    adapter.
    zzAlign the  ○
     mark on the conversion lens 
    adapter with the  ●
     mark on the camera, 
    and then turn the adapter in the direction 
    of the arrows until it locks.
    zzTo remove the adapter, hold down the 
    ring release button and turn the adapter 
    in the opposite direction.  
    						
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    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
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    3 Attach the tele-converter lens.
    zzTurn the lens in the direction of the arrow 
    to attach it securely to the camera.
    4 Specify the converter in the 
    camera settings.
    zzTurn the camera on.
    zzPress the  button and choose 
    [Converter] on the [4] tab. Press the 
     buttons to choose [TC-DC58E].
    zzThere is no need to adjust the converter 
    setting when [IS Mode] is set to [Off].
    zzAfter removing the converter, always 
    return the converter setting to [None].
    •	 Vignetting may occur (especially in the lower right) when the built-in \
    flash
    	is	used.
    •	 Set the camera to maximum telephoto when using the tele-
    converter. At other zoom positions, vignetting may occur.
    •	 Use the LCD monitor to compose shots. The view through the 
    viewfinder
    	may	be	partially	obstructed	by	vignetting.
    •	 Before use, remove all dust or debris from the conversion lens with 
    a lens blower brush.
    Still ImagesMovies
    Using a Lens Hood
    Attaching the lens hood included with Tele-converter TC-DC58E (sold 
    separately) can reduce the effect of extraneous light outside the angle of 
    view when shooting backlit subjects, or when the camera is aimed toward \
    a 
    bright light source.
    zzFit the lens hood over the tele-converter 
    as shown and attach it securely.
    zzWhen the lens hood will not be used, 
    attach it inverted.
    •	 Vignetting
    	may	occur	if	you	use	the	built-in	flash	when	the	lens	hood	is attached.
    Still ImagesMovies
    Using Lens Filters (Sold Separately)
    Attaching	a	lens	filter	to	the	camera	protects	the	lens	and	allows	you	to	shoot	with	various	effects.	To	attach	a	lens	filter,	you	will	need	Filter	Adapter	FA-DC58D (sold separately).
    1 Remove the ring.
    zzFollow step 1 in “Using a Tele-Converter 
    (Sold Separately)” ( =  166) to remove 
    the ring.  
    						
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    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
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    Basic Guide
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    2	 Attach	the	filter	adapter.
    zzAlign the  ○	mark	on	the	filter	adapter	with	the ●
     mark on the camera, and then turn 
    the adapter in the direction of the arrows 
    until it locks in place.
    zzTo remove the adapter, turn off the 
    camera, hold down the ring release 
    button, and turn the adapter in the 
    opposite direction.
    3	 Attach	a	filter.
    zzAttach	the	filter	to	the	camera	in	the	direction of the arrow.
    •	 We
    	recommend	the	use	of	genuine	Canon	filters	(58	mm	dia.).
    •	 When not using auto focus to shoot, set the manual focus option 
    [Safety MF] to [On].
    •	 If
    	you	use	the	built-in	flash	with	the	filter	adapter	attached,	portions	of the image may appear darker.
    •	 When	using	the	filter	adapter,	be	sure	to	use	only	one	filter	at	a	time.	Attaching	multiple	filters,	or	accessories	such	as	a	heavy	lens,	may	cause the attachments to fall off and become damaged.
    •	 Do	not	grip	the	filter	adapter	tightly.
    •	 Remove	the	filter	adapter	when	not	using	a	filter.
    •	 The	filter	adapter	and	a	lens	hood	cannot	be	attached	to	the	camera	at	the	same time.
    Still Images
    Using a Remote Switch (Sold Separately)
    An optional Remote Switch RS-60E3 can be used to avoid camera shake 
    that may otherwise occur when pressing the shutter button directly. This 
    optional accessory is convenient when shooting at slow shutter speeds.
    1 Connect the remote switch.
    zzMake sure the camera is off.
    zzOpen the terminal cover and insert the 
    remote switch plug.
    2 Shoot.
    zzTo shoot, press the release button on the 
    remote switch.
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    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Basic Guide
    P Mode
    Still ImagesMovies
    Using an External Flash (Sold Separately)
    More	sophisticated	flash	photography	is	possible	with	an	optional	Speedlite	EX	series	flash.	For	movie	shooting	using	an	LED	light,	the	optional	Speedlite	320EX	flash	is	available.
    •	 This camera does not support some Speedlite EX series functions.
    •	 Wireless operation of the Speedlite 600EX-RT is not supported.
    •	 Non-EX
    	series	Canon	flash	units	may	not	fire	correctly	or	may	not	fire	at	all,	in	some	cases.
    •	 Use	of	non-Canon	flash	units	(especially	high-voltage	flash	units)	or	flash	accessories	may	prevent	normal	camera	operation	and	may	damage the camera.
    •	 Also refer to the Speedlite EX series manual for additional information.\
    Still ImagesMovies
    Speedlite EX SeriesThese	optional	flash	units	can	provide	bright	lighting	and	meet	a	variety	of	flash	photography	needs.
    1	 Attach	the	flash.
    zzMake sure the camera is off, and then 
    attach	the	flash	unit	to	the	hot	shoe.
    2	 Turn	the	flash	on,	and	then	turn	the camera on.
    zzA red [h] icon is now displayed.
    zzThe	flash	pilot	lamp	will	light	up	when	the	flash	is	ready.
    3 Choose shooting mode [G], 
    [M], [B], or [ D].
    zzFlash	settings	can	only	be	configured	in	these	modes.	In	other	modes,	the	flash	is	adjusted	and	fired	automatically,	as	needed.
    4 Set the white balance to [h] 
    (=  74).
    5	 Configure	the	external	flash.
    zzPress the  button, choose [Flash 
    Control] on the [4] tab, and then press 
    the  button.
    zzOptions	already	set	on	the	flash	itself	are	displayed.
    zzPress the  buttons or turn 
    the  dial to choose an item, and 
    then adjust the setting by pressing the 
     buttons.
    zzAvailable items vary depending on the 
    shooting	mode	and	the	flash	attached	(=  172).
    •	Settings	for	the	built-in	flash	cannot	be	configured	while	a	Speedlite	EX	series	flash	is	attached,	because	that	setting	screen	is	no	longer	accessible.
    •	 You can also access the setting screen by pressing the < r> button for at least 
    one second.
    •	 Flash settings in [
    ]	shooting	mode	can	be	configured	just	as	they	are	in	[G] 
    mode.
    •	 600EX-RT/580EX
    	II	only:	[Flash	Control]	is	not	available	if	the	external	flash	has	been	set	up	for	stroboscopic	flash.
    •	 320EX only: Auto LED lighting is only available in low-light movie recording or 
    in Movie mode. In this case, the [
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    and C2 Mode
    Playback Mode
    Wi-Fi Functions
    Setting Menu
    Accessories
    Appendix
    Index
    Basic Guide
    P Mode
    Still ImagesMovies
    Using Speedlite Bracket SB-E2 (Sold Separately)
    zzUsing the optional Speedlite Bracket SB-
    E2 can help prevent unnatural shadows 
    next to subjects during vertical shooting.
    Still Images
    Macro Ring Lite MR-14EXThis	optional	flash	unit	enables	many	styles	of	macro	flash	photography.	Requires	Conversion	Lens	Adapter	LA-DC58L	(sold	separately)	for	attachment to the camera.
    1 Prepare the conversion lens 
    adapter.
    zzRotate the conversion lens adapter in 
    the direction indicated by the arrow to 
    separate the front and back sections.
    zzOnly the back section is used to attach 
    the Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or Macro 
    Twin Lite MT-24EX.
    Attach to camera
    Back 
    Section Front 
    Section
    Attach
    Detach
    2 Remove the ring.
    zzMake sure the camera is off.
    zzHold down the ring release button () 
    and turn the ring in the direction of the 
    arrow (
    ).
    zzAlign the ○ mark on the ring with the  ●
     
    mark on the camera, and then lift the 
    ring off.
    3 Attach the back section of the 
    conversion lens adapter.
    zzAlign the  ○
     mark on the back section with 
    the  ●
     mark on the camera, and then turn 
    the adapter in the direction of the arrows 
    until it locks in place.
    zzTo remove the adapter, hold down the 
    ring release button and turn the adapter 
    in the opposite direction.
    4 Attach the controller to the 
    camera.
    zzAttach the control component of the 
    macro ring lite to the hot shoe on top of 
    the camera.  
    						
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