Canon EOS 450D Instruction Manual

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Handy Features
 [Auto reset]: Resets the file numbering to 0001 whenever the 
card is replaced.
Each time you replace the card, the file numbering restarts from 
0001. This is convenient if you want to organize images according to 
cards.
However, if the replacement card contains images recorded 
previously, the file numbering of the new images might continue from 
the file numbering of the existing images in the card. To restart the file 
numbering from 0001, you should use a newly-formatted card.
 [Manual reset]: You can reset the file numbering to 0001 at any 
time or for a new folder.
When you reset the file numbering manually, a new folder is created 
automatically and the file numbering of images saved to that folder 
starts from 0001. This is convenient when you want to use different 
folders for the images taken yesterday and the ones taken today, for 
example. After the manual reset, the file numbering returns to 
continuous or auto reset.
0051
Card -1
0001
Card -2
File numbering after replacing the card
File numbering is reset
If folder No. 999 is created, [Folder number full] will appear on the LCD 
monitor. If that folder contains images reaching file number 9999, shooting will 
not be possible even if the card still has storage capacity. The LCD monitor will 
display a message to replace the card. Replace with a new card.
For both JPEG and RAW images, the file name will start with “IMG_”. The 
extension will be “.JPG” for JPEG images and “.CR2” for RAW images. 
						

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Vertical images are rotated automatically so they are 
displayed vertically on the camera’s LCD monitor 
and personal computer instead of horizontally. The 
setting of this feature can be changed.
Under the [5] tab, select [Auto rotate], 
then press . Follow the steps below 
to select the desired setting, then press 
.
 [OnPD]: The vertical image is automatically rotated on both the 
camera’s LCD monitor and on the personal computer.
 [OnD]: The vertical image is automatically rotated only on the 
personal computer.
 [Off] : The vertical image is not automatically rotated at all.
 The vertical image is not rotated during the image review 
immediately after it is captured.
The vertical image is rotated only for playback.
 [OnPD] is set, but the image does not rotate during playback.
Auto rotate will not work with vertical images captured while [Auto 
rotate] was set to [Off]. Also, if the vertical image is taken while the 
camera is pointed up or down, the image might not rotate for 
playback. In such a case, see “Rotating the Image” on page 126.
 On the camera’s LCD monitor, I want to rotate an image 
captured when [OnD] had been set.
Set [OnPD], then playback the image. It will be rotated.
 
The vertical image does not rotate on the personal computer screen.
The software used is not compatible with image rotation. Use the 
camera’s bundled software instead.
3 Auto Image Rotation
FAQ 
						

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Handy Features
While the menu is displayed, press the  button to display the 
camera’s current settings.
 While the menu is displayed, press 
the  button to display the 
settings.
 Press the  button again to 
return to the menu.
 Press the shutter button halfway to 
return to the shooting settings display.
B Checking Camera Function Settings
Date/Time (p.29)WB correction (p.92)/
WB bracketing (p.93) Color space (p.87)
Auto rotate display (p.112)
Auto power off (p.109)Card remaining capacity
Settings Display
LCD monitor auto off (p.115)
Red-eye reduction (p.59)
Beeper (p.108)
Sensor cleaning (p.118)Live View shooting (p.95) 
						

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This is for reverting all the camera’s shooting settings and Custom Functions to 
the default settings. This works in the <
d> and other Creative Zone modes.
1Select [Clear settings].
 Under the [7] tab, select [Clear 
settings], then press .
2Select the desired setting.
 To revert the shooting settings to the 
default, select [Clear all camera 
settings], then press .
 
To revert the Custom Functions to the 
default settings, select [
Clear all Custom 
Func. (C.Fn)
], then press .
3Select [OK].
 Select [OK], then press  to clear 
the camera settings.
XWhen [Clear all camera settings] is 
set, the camera will be reset as 
shown in the table below.
* The white balance data (p.90) obtained from the custom white balance and the 
Dust Delete Data (p.119) will be erased.
3 Reverting the Camera to the Default SettingsN
AF modeOne-Shot AF
AF point selectionAutomatic selection
Metering modeq (Evaluative metering)
Drive modeu (Single shooting)
Exposure compensation0 (Zero)
AEBCanceled
Flash exposure 
compensation0 (Zero)
Live View shootingDisable
Quality73
ISO speedAuto
File numbering Continuous
Color spacesRGB
White balanceQ (Auto WB)
WB correctionCanceled
WB bracketingCanceled
Picture StyleStandard
Shooting SettingsImage Settings 
						

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This prevents the display-off sensor from turning off the shooting 
settings display automatically when your eye nears the viewfinder 
eyepiece.
Select [LCD auto off].
 Under the [5] tab, select [LCD auto 
off], then press . Select 
[Disable], then press .
You can change the background color of 
the shooting settings screen.
Select [Screen color].
 Under the [5] tab, select [Screen 
color], then press .
 Select the desired color, then press 
.
 When you exit the menu, the selected 
color will be displayed for the 
shooting settings screen.
3 Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically
3 Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color 
						

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The built-in flash and external Speedlite can also be set with the menu. 
The menu for the external Speedlite will be applicable only to EX-series 
Speedlites whose functions can be set with the camera.
Select [Flash control].
 Under the [6] tab, select [Flash 
control], then press .
XThe flash control screen will appear.
 Normally, set this to [Enable].
 If [Disable] is set, both the built-in 
flash and external Speedlite will 
not fire. This is good when you only 
want to use the AF-assist beam.
 [Flash mode] cannot be selected.
 [Flash exp. comp] can be set as 
explained on page 79.
 Set [E-TTL II] as explained on the 
next page.
 Shutter sync.
Normally, set this to [1st curtain] so that the flash fires immediately 
after the exposure starts.
If [2nd curtain] is set, the flash will fire right before the exposure 
ends. When this is combined with a slow sync speed, you can create 
a trail of light such as from car headlights at night. With 2nd curtain 
sync, two flashes will be fired. Once when you press the shutter 
button completely, and once immediately before the exposure ends.
3 Flash ControlN
[Flash firing]
[Built-in flash func. setting] 
						

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3 Flash ControlN
 E-TTL II
For normal flash exposures, set it to [Evaluative].
If [Average] is set, the flash exposure will be averaged for the entire 
metered scene as with an external metering flash. Flash exposure 
compensation may be necessary depending on the scene, so this is 
for advanced users.
Select either [External flash func. setting] or [External flash C.Fn 
setting]. For details on which external Speedlite settings the 
camera can set, see the compatible EX-series (such as the 580EX II) 
Speedlite’s instruction manual.
Attach the Speedlite to the camera and turn on the Speedlite.
1Select either [External flash func. 
setting] or [External flash C.Fn 
setting].
 Select either one, then press .
 Settings which cannot be set will be 
dimmed.
2Set the external flash function settings.
 Select a flash function and set it as 
desired. The procedure is the same 
as setting a menu function.
 On the flash function settings screen, 
the settable items, current settings, 
flash mode setting, and flash Custom 
Function settings might look different 
on your camera.
 If you press the  button to 
clear the Speedlite settings, both the 
external Speedlite and built-in flash 
settings will be cleared.
Setting the External Speedlites
External flash func. setting
External flash C.Fn setting 
						

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Whenever you set the power switch to  or , the Self 
Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to automatically shake off the dust on 
the front of the sensor. Normally, you need not be aware of this 
operation. However, you can execute the sensor cleaning at anytime as 
well as disable it.
1Select [Sensor cleaning].
 Under the [6] tab, select [Sensor 
cleaning], then press .
2Select [Clean nowf].
 Select [Clean nowf], then press 
.
 Select [OK], then press .
XThe screen will indicate that the 
sensor is being cleaned. Although 
there will be a shutter sound, a 
picture is not taken.
 In step 2, select [Auto cleaningf] and set it to [Disable].
XThe sensor cleaning will no longer be executed when you set the 
power switch to  or .
3 Automatic Sensor Cleaning
Cleaning the Sensor Now
Disabling Automatic Sensor Cleaning
 For best results, do the sensor cleaning while the camera bottom is 
placed on a table or other surface at a perpendicular angle.
 Even if you repeat the sensor cleaning, the result will not improve that 
much. Right after the sensor cleaning is finished, the [Clean now
f] 
option will remain disabled temporarily. 
						

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Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust 
visible on captured images. However, in case visible dust still remains, 
you can append the Dust Delete Data to the image to later erase the 
dust spots. The Dust Delete Data is used by Digital Photo Professional 
(provided software) to erase the dust spots automatically.
 Get a solid-white object (paper, etc.).
 Set the lens focal length to 50mm or longer.
 Set the lens focus mode switch to  and set the focus to infinity 
(
∞). If the lens has no distance scale, look at the front of the lens 
and turn the focusing ring clockwise all the way.
1Select [Dust Delete Data].
 Under the [2] tab, select [Dust 
Delete Data], then press .
2Select [OK].
 Select [OK] and press . The 
automatic self-cleaning of the sensor 
will be performed, then a message 
screen will appear. Although there will 
be a shutter sound, a picture is not 
taken.
3 Appending Dust Delete DataN
Preparation
Obtain the Dust Delete Data 
						

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3Photograph a solid-white object.
 At a distance of 20 cm - 30 cm / 0.7 ft. 
- 1.0 ft., fill the viewfinder with a 
patternless, solid-white object and 
take a picture.
XThe picture will be taken in the 
aperture-priority AE mode with an 
aperture of f/22.
 Since the image will not be saved, the 
data can still be obtained even if there 
is no card in the camera.
X
When the picture is taken, the camera 
will start obtaining the Dust Delete Data. 
When the Dust Delete Data is obtained, 
a message will appear.
Select [
OK], and the menu will reappear.
 If the data was not obtained 
successfully, a message to that effect 
will appear. Follow the “Preparation” 
procedure on the preceding page, then 
select [
OK]. Take the picture again.
After the Dust Delete Data is obtained, it is appended to all the JPEG 
and RAW images captured thereafter. Before an important shoot, you 
should update the Dust Delete Data by obtaining it again.
For erasing dust spots automatically with the bundled software, see the 
Software Instruction Manual in the CD-ROM.
The Dust Delete Data appended to the image is so small that it hardly 
affects the image file size.
About the Dust Delete Data
Be sure to use a solid-white object such as a white piece of paper. If the 
paper has any pattern or design, it may be recognized as dust data and 
affect the accuracy of the dust deletion with the software.