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Other Settings
Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)
 Still Images  Movies
Choose from two compression ratios, [] (Super Fine) and [] (Fine), as 
follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each compression ratio can 
fit on a memory card, see “Number of Shots per Memory Card” ( =
 195).
 z
Press the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and choose the desired option 
( =
 29).
Changing the IS Mode Settings
 Still Images  Movies
1 Access the setting screen.
 z
Press the [] button, choose [IS 
Settings] on the [] tab, and then press 
the [] button ( = 30).
2 Configure the setting.
 z
Press the [] button, choose [IS 
Mode] on the [] tab, and then press 
the [][] buttons to choose the desired 
option ( = 30).
Continuous Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is 
automatically applied (Intelligent IS) (
= 39).
Shoot Only*
Image stabilization is active only at the moment of shooting.
Off Deactivates image stabilization.
* The setting is changed to [Continuous] for movie recording.
 ●When transferring RAW images (or RAW and JPEG images 
recorded together) to a computer, always use the dedicated 
software ( =
 163). ●
With [] or [], the noise reduction level ( = 76), i-Contrast 
( = 77), and My Colors ( = 80) cannot be configured.
 ●
The file extension for JPEG images is .JPG, and the extension for 
RAW images is .CR2.
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2Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
4P Mode
5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
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Switching the Color of Shooting-Screen 
Information
 Still Images  Movies
Information displayed on the shooting screen and menus can be changed 
to a color suitable for shooting under low-light conditions. Enabling this 
setting is useful in modes such as [
] (= 66).
 z
Press the [] button, choose [Night 
Display] on the [] tab, and then choose 
[On] ( = 30).
 ●
The color is not adjusted in Playback mode.
 ●If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake, mount the 
camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still. In this 
case, set [IS Mode] to [Off].
Shooting Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Shown 
before Shooting
 Still Images  Movies
Normally, once movie recording begins, the image display area changes 
and subjects are enlarged to allow for correction of significant camera 
shake. To shoot subjects at the same size shown before shooting, you can 
choose not to reduce significant camera shake.
 zFollow the steps in “Changing the IS 
Mode Settings” ( = 91) to access the 
[IS Settings] screen.
 z Choose [Dynamic IS], and then choose 
[2] ( = 30).
 ●
You can also set [IS Mode] to [Off], so that subjects are recorded 
at the same size shown before shooting.
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2Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
4P Mode
5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
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Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode)
 Still Images  Movies
Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting as follows. The camera 
automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed.
For details on available shutter speeds, see “Shutter Speed” (=
 197).
1 Enter [] mode.
 z
Set the mode dial to [].
2 Set the shutter speed.
 zTurn the [] ring to set the shutter speed.
Shutter Speed (Sec.)
Available ISO Speed (= 75)
15 – 1.3 [AUTO], [125] – [3200]
1 – 1/2000 [AUTO], [125] – [12800]
 ●In conditions requiring slower shutter speeds, there may be a 
delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes 
images to reduce noise.
 ●When shooting at low shutter speeds on a tripod, you should set 
[IS Mode] to [Off] ( = 91). ●
The speed you set may be lowered automatically as needed if the 
flash fires.
 ●Orange display of aperture values when you press the shutter 
button halfway indicates that the settings deviate from standard 
exposure. Adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value is 
displayed in white, or use safety shift ( =
 94). ●
Images shot at high ISO speeds may look grainy.
 ●[]: Time value ●You can customize camera operation so that turning the [] dial 
changes the shutter speed ( = 97).
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Take smarter, more sophisticated shots, and 
customize the camera for your shooting style
 ●
Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera as set to the 
respective mode.
5 
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2Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
4P Mode
5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
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Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture 
Values ([M] Mode)
 Still Images  Movies
Follow these steps before shooting to set your preferred shutter speed 
and aperture value to obtain the desired exposure.
For details on available shutter speeds and aperture values, see “Shutter 
Speed” (=
 197) and “Aperture” ( = 197).
1 Enter [] mode.
 z
Set the mode dial to [].
2 Configure the setting.
 zTurn the [] dial to set the shutter speed 
(1), and turn the [] ring to set the 
aperture value (2).
Shutter Speed (Sec.) Available ISO Speed (= 75)
250 – 40 [125]
30 – 1.3 [125] – [3200]
1 – 1/2000 [125] – [12800]
 ●After you set the shutter speed or aperture value, the exposure 
level may change if you adjust the zoom or recompose the shot.
 ●Screen brightness may change depending on your specified 
shutter speed or aperture value. However, screen brightness 
remains the same when the flash is up and the mode is set to [
]. ●Images shot at high ISO speeds may look grainy.
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2)
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4)
Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode)
 Still Images  Movies
Set your preferred aperture value before shooting as follows. The camera 
automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value.
For details on available aperture values, see “Aperture” ( =
 197).
1 Enter [] mode.
 z
Set the mode dial to [].
2 Set the aperture value.
 zTurn the [] ring to set the aperture 
value.
 ● Orange display of shutter speeds when you press the shutter 
button halfway indicates that the settings deviate from standard 
exposure. Adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed is 
displayed in white, or use safety shift (see below).
 ● []: Aperture value (size of the opening made by the iris in the lens) ●To avoid exposure problems in [] and [] modes, you 
can have the camera automatically adjust the shutter speed or 
aperture value, even when standard exposure cannot otherwise 
be obtained. Press the [
] button and set [Safety Shift] on 
the [] tab to [On] ( = 30).  
However, safety shift is disabled when the flash fires.
 ● You can customize camera operation so that turning the [] dial 
changes the aperture value ( = 97).
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2Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
4P Mode
5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
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 ●You can also set the flash level by accessing MENU ( = 30) 
and choosing [] tab ► [Flash Settings] ► [Flash Output]. ● You can also set the flash level in [] or [] mode by 
accessing MENU ( = 30) and choosing [] tab ► [Flash 
Settings] ► [Flash Mode] ► [Manual].
 ● You can also access the [Flash Settings] MENU screen ( = 30) 
when the flash is up by pressing the [] button and immediately 
pressing the [] button.
 ● You can also access the [Flash Settings] MENU screen ( = 30) 
by pressing the [] button and touching [].
 ● []: Manual ●At ISO speeds other than [], an exposure level mark (4) based 
on your specified shutter speed and aperture value is shown 
for comparison to the standard exposure level (3). [
] or [] is 
displayed when the difference from standard exposure exceeds 
2 stops.
 ● Calculation of standard exposure is based on the specified 
metering method ( = 74). ●
You can customize camera operation so that turning the [] ring 
adjusts the shutter speed and turning the [] dial adjusts the 
aperture value ( = 97).
Adjusting the Flash Output
 Still Images  Movies
Choose from the three flash levels in [] mode.
1 Enter [] mode.
 z
Set the mode dial to [].
2 Specify the flash mode.
 zPress the [] button, choose [Flash 
Settings] on the [] tab, and then press 
the [] button ( = 30).
 z
Press the [][] buttons to choose 
[Flash Mode], press the [][] buttons 
to choose [Manual], and then press the 
[
] button.
3 Configure the setting.
 z Raise the flash, press the [] button and 
immediately turn the [] ring to choose the 
flash level, and then press the [] button.
 z Once the setting is complete, the flash 
output level is displayed.   
[
]: Minimum, []: Medium, []: 
Maximum
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2Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
4P Mode
5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
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Setup via Touch Operations
Set your preferred shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed using 
touch operations. Settings can also be adjusted during recording.
 zTouch [], [], or [] on the 
screen, and then touch [][] to specify 
a value.
 ● Some shutter speeds may cause flickering on the screen when 
recording under fluorescent or LED lighting, which may be 
recorded.
 ●Setup is not possible during recording by turning the [] dial or 
[] ring.
 ● Exposure can be locked before or during recording by touching 
[]. ●Focus can be locked during recording by touching []. [] is 
then displayed.
Recording Movies at Specific Shutter 
Speeds and Aperture Values
 Still Images  Movies
Set your preferred shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed.
For details on available shutter speeds, aperture values, and ISO speeds, 
see “Shutter Speed” ( =
 197), “Aperture” (= 197), and “Changing the 
ISO Speed” ( = 75).
1 Enter [] mode.
 z
Set the mode dial to [].
 zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and then choose [] ( = 29).
2 Configure the settings.
 z
Turn the [] dial to set the shutter speed.
 z Turn the [] ring to set the aperture value.
 zPress the [] button, choose [] in the 
menu, and choose the desired option 
( =
 29).
 ●
With [], the exposure level mark moves when the shutter button 
is pressed halfway, showing the difference from the standard 
exposure level.
 ● With settings other than [], an exposure level mark based on 
your specified shutter speed and aperture value is shown for 
comparison to the standard exposure level.
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2Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
4P Mode
5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
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Functions Assignable to the Control Ring
Functions you can assign to the control ring vary depending on shooting 
mode, and those assignments determine which functions you can assign 
to the control dial.
ItemShooting Mode
Av
TvISO
– – –
ISOISO ISO
AvTv –
Focus manually (= 81)
Correct white balance ( = 79)
Perform step zooming ( = 41)
Configure dynamic range ( = 77)
Enable or disable shadow correction ( = 78)
Adjust the aspect ratio (= 48)
–
Assign functions as desired ( = 98)
 ●
ISO: ISO speed ( = 75); MF: manual focus ( = 81); Tv: shutter 
speed ( = 93); Av: aperture value ( = 94).
 ●
When you assign [], [], [], [], [] or [] to the [] ring, 
the functions you can assign to the [] dial are the same as for [].
 ● Icons labeled with [] indicate that the function is not available in 
the current shooting mode or under current function conditions.
 ● The [] ring can be used for step zooming in [], [], or 
movie mode ( = 41). ●
In [] mode, you can assign aperture value or shutter speed 
adjustment to the ring.
Customization for Shooting Styles
Changing Control Ring Settings
 Still Images  Movies
Reassign control ring functions as follows. Using the control ring is an 
enjoyable way to control the camera as you would a fully manual camera.
1 Choose a function to assign to the 
[] ring.
 z Press the [] button.
 zChoose an option, either by pressing the 
[] or [][] buttons or by turning the 
[] ring or [] dial.
 z Press the [] button to complete the 
setting.
2 Configure the assigned function.
 z Turn the [] ring or the [] dial to 
configure the assigned function.
 ● You can also configure this setting by pressing the [] button, 
touching an option to choose it, and then touching it again.
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2Auto Mode /
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3Other Shooting Modes
4P Mode
5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
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Using the Control Ring for Adjustment
 Still Images  Movies
You can turn the control ring for instant adjustment of ISO speed, shutter 
speed, and aperture value, as you touch the screen to switch between 
these items.
 zTouch the right edge (in the area outlined, 
in this example) to view menu items, drag 
up or down to choose an item, and turn 
the [
] ring to specify a value.
Available setting items vary by shooting mode. Note that the functions 
assigned to the control ring ( =
 97) are not displayed in [], [], and 
[] modes.
ISO Tv
Av ISO
Av ISO
Tv ISO
 ●
ISO: ISO speed ( = 75); Tv: shutter speed ( = 93); Av: aperture 
value ( = 94).
Assigning Functions to the Control Ring
 Still Images  Movies
Assign functions to the control ring based on each shooting mode.
1 Choose [].
 z
Following step 1 in “Changing Control 
Ring Settings” ( = 97), choose [] and 
press the [] button.
2 Configure the setting.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose the shooting mode with 
functions to assign.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
ring to choose a function to assign to the 
control ring (1).
 z Functions you can assign to the control 
dial will be updated automatically.
 zPress the [] button to return to the 
shooting screen.
 ● You can also access the setting screen by choosing [] and 
touching [] in step 1 of “Changing Control Ring Settings” 
( = 97). ●
On the setting screen, you can also configure the functions 
assigned to the control ring by touching the functions and then 
[
].
(1)
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 ●You can also choose an item to display by touching it.
Assigning Functions to Buttons
 Still Images  Movies
You can quickly and easily activate functions that you assign to the [] or 
movie button.
1 Access the setting screen.
 z Press the [] button, choose [Set  button] or [Set  button] on the 
[] tab, and then press the [] button 
( = 30).
2 Configure the setting.
 z
Press the [][][][] buttons or turn 
the [] dial to choose a function to 
assign, and then press the [] button.
3 Use the assigned function as needed.
 z To activate an assigned function, press 
the button you assigned it to.
Customizing Display Information
 Still Images  Movies
Set the number of custom displays ( = 29) and what information is 
displayed in each display when the [] button is pressed in shooting 
screen.
1 Access the setting screen.
 z Press the [] button, choose 
[Custom Display] on the [] tab, and 
then press the [] button ( = 30).
2 Configure the setting.
 z
Press the [][][][] buttons or turn 
the [] dial to choose an item, and then 
press the [] button. Items you choose 
for display are labeled with [].
 z Selected items (labeled with a []) will 
be included in display.
Shooting Info Displays shooting information ( = 179).
Grid Lines Displays a reference grid.
Electronic Level Displays the electronic level ( =
 50).
Histogram Displays a histogram (
=
 105) in [], [], [], 
[], [], [], and [] modes.
 ● Settings will not be saved if you press the shutter button halfway 
and return to the shooting 
screen from the custom display settings 
screen.
 ● Grayed-out items can also be specified, but they may not be 
displayed in some shooting modes.
 ●Grid lines are not recorded in your shots.
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2Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
4P Mode
5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
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Customizing the FUNC. Menu 
(FUNC. Menu Layout)
The display of FUNC. menu items can be customized. Functions not 
shown on this menu will be available on the [] tab of the menu screen.
Choosing Items to Include in the Menu
 Still Images  Movies
1 Access the setting screen.
 zPress the [] button, choose 
[FUNC. Menu Layout] on the [] tab, 
and then press the [] button ( = 30).
2 Choose icons to include in the menu.
 z
Press the [][][][] buttons or turn 
the [] dial and then press the [] 
button to choose icons to include in the 
FUNC. menu. Selected icons are marked 
with a [
].
 z Selected items (labeled with a []) will 
be included in display.
 z Items without a [] will be available on 
the [] tab of the menu screen.
3 Configure the setting.
 z Press the [] button, choose [OK] 
(either press the [][] buttons or turn the 
[] dial), and then press the [] button.
 ● To restore default settings, choose [] in [Set  button] and 
[] in [Set  button]. ● Icons labeled with [] indicate that the function is not available in 
the current shooting mode or under current function conditions.
 ● With [], you can move and resize the AF frame by pressing the 
[] button in [1-point] AF frame mode ( = 83, = 84). ●
With [] or [], each press of the assigned button records 
white balance data ( = 79), and the white balance setting 
changes to [] or []. ● With [], each press of the assigned button adjusts and locks 
the focus. [] is then displayed. ● With [], pressing the assigned button deactivates screen 
display. To restore the display, do any of the following.
 - Press any button other than the power button -Hold the camera in another orientation -Open or close the screen -Raise or lower the flash ● You can still record movies in [], [], [], or [] mode even 
if you assign a function to the movie button.
 ● You can also configure settings by touching a desired option and 
then touching it again or touching [].
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2Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
4P Mode
5Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6Playback Mode
7Wi-Fi Functions
8Setting Menu
9Accessories
10Appendix
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