Canon EOS 450D Instruction Manual

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Specifications
Flash exposure compensation:±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
FE lock: Provided
• External SpeedliteCompatible flash: EX-series Speedlites
Flash metering: E-TTL II autoflash
Flash exposure 
compensation: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
FE lock: Provided
External flash settings: Flash function settings, Flash C.Fn settings
Zooming to match lens 
focal length: Provided
• Drive SystemContinuous shooting speed:Max. approx. 3.5 shots/sec. (single shots possible)
Maximum burst: JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 53, RAW: Approx. 6,
RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 4
* Based on Canon’s testing standards with a 2GB SD 
memory card, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style
* Varies depending on the subject, SD memory card 
brand, image-recording quality, etc.
• Live View FunctionsShooting modes: (1) Live View shooting
(2) Remote Live View shooting
      (with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility)
Focusing: Manual focus
Autofocus (Quick mode, Live mode)
Metering modes: Evaluative metering with the image sensor
Metering range: EV 0 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, 
ISO 100)
Grid display: Provided
Exposure display: Simulated exposure displayed in real-time
•LCD MonitorType: TFT color liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor size: 3.0 in.
Dots: Approx. 230,000
Coverage: Approx. 100%
Brightness adjustment: 7 levels provided
Interface languages: 20 
						

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•Image PlaybackDisplay format: Single image, Single image + Image-recording quality, 
shooting information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index, 
magnified view (approx. 1.5x - 10x), rotated image, 
image jump (by 1/10/100 images, or shooting date)
Highlight alert: Provided (Overexposed highlights blink)
• Image Protection and EraseProtect: Single images can be erase-protected or not
Erase: Single image, checkmarked images, or all images in the 
card can be erased (except protected images) at one 
time
• Direct PrintingCompatible printers: PictBridge-compatible printers
Printable images: JPEG image compliant to Design rule for Camera File 
System (DPOF printing possible)
Easy Print feature: Provided
• Digital Print Order FormatDPOF: Version 1.1 compatible
• Direct Image TransferCompatible images: JPEG and RAW images
* Only JPEG images can be transferred as wallpaper on 
the personal computer screen
• CustomizationCustom Functions: Total 13
My Menu registration: Provided
• InterfaceUSB  terminal: For personal computer communication and direct printing 
(Hi-Speed USB)
Video OUT terminal: NTSC/PAL selectable
• Power SourceBattery: Battery Pack LP-E5 (Quantity 1)
* AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5
* With Battery Grip BG-E5, size-AA batteries can be used 
						

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Specifications
Battery life: [Number of shots • approx.]
* With fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E5
* The figures above are based on CIPA (Camera & 
Imaging Products Association) testing standards
Battery check: Auto
Power saving:
Provided. Power turns off after 30 sec., 1, 2, 4, 8, or 15 min.Date/time backup battery:Built-in secondary battery
Startup time: Approx. 0.1 sec. (Based on CIPA testing standards)
• Dimensions and WeightDimensions (W x H x D):128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9 mm / 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 in.
Weight: Approx. 475 g / 16.8 oz. (body only)
• Operation EnvironmentWorking temperature 
range: 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F
Working humidity: 85% or less
•Battery Pack LP-E5Type: Rechargeable lithium ion battery
Rated voltage: 7.4 V DC
Battery capacity: 1080 mAh
Dimensions (W x H x D):36 x 14.7 x 53.1 mm / 1.4 x 0.6 x 2.1 in.
Weight: Approx. 50 g / 1.8 oz. (excluding protective cover)
• Battery Charger LC-E5Compatible battery: Battery Pack LP-E5
Recharging time: Approx. 2 hours
Rated input: 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)
Rated output: 8.4 V DC/700 mA
Working temperature 
range: 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F
Working humidity: 85% or less
Dimensions (W x H x D):67 x 26 x 87.5 mm / 2.6 x 1.0 x 3.4 in.
Weight: Approx. 80 g / 2.8 oz.TemperatureShooting Conditions
No Flash50% Flash Use
At 23°C / 73°F600500
At 0°C / 32°F500400 
						

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• Battery Charger LC-E5ECompatible battery: Battery Pack LP-E5
Power cord length: Approx. 2 m / 6.6 ft.
Recharging time: Approx. 2 hours
Rated input: 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)
Rated output: 8.4 V DC/700 mA
Working temperature 
range: 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F
Working humidity: 85% or less
Dimensions (W x H x D):67 x 26 x 87.5 mm / 2.6 x 1.0 x 3.4 in.
Weight: Approx. 75 g / 2.6 oz.
• EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ISAngle of view: Diagonal extent: 74°20’ - 27°50’
Horizontal extent: 64°30’ - 23°20’
Vertical extent: 45°30’ - 15°40’
Lens construction: 11 elements in 9 groups
Minimum aperture: f/22 - 36
Closest focusing 
distance: 0.25 m / 0.82 ft. (From image sensor plane)
Max. magnification: 0.34x (at 55 mm)
Field of view: 207 x 134 - 67 x 45 mm / 8.1 x 5.3 - 2.6 x 1.8 in. 
(at 0.25 m)
Image Stabilizer: Lens shift type
Filter size: 58 mm
Max. diameter x length: Approx. 68.5 x 70 mm / 2.7 x 2.8 in.
Weight: Approx. 200 g / 7.1 oz.
Hood: EW-60C
Case: LP814
 All specifications above are based on Canon’s testing standards.
 The camera’s specifications and exterior are subject to change without notice.
 If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera, consult the 
respective lens maker. 
						

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 All other corporate and product names and trademarks mentioned in this 
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* This digital camera supports Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif 
2.21 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard that enhances compatibility 
between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant 
printer, the shooting information is incorporated to optimize the print output. 
						

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Safety Warnings
Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, 
and material damage.
Preventing Serious Injury or Death
• To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the 
safeguards below:
- Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this 
booklet. Do not use any home-made or modified batteries.
- Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery pack or back-up battery. Do 
not apply heat or apply solder to the battery pack or back-up battery. Do not expose 
the battery pack or back-up battery to fire or water. And do not subject the battery 
pack or back-up battery to strong physical shock.
- Do not install the battery pack or back-up battery in reversed polarity (+ –). Do not 
mix new and old or different types of batteries.
- Do not recharge the battery pack outside the allowable ambient temperature range 
of 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F). Also, do not exceed the recharging time.
- Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera, 
accessories, connecting cables, etc.
• Keep the back-up battery away from children. If a child swallows the battery, consult a 
physician immediately. (Battery chemicals may harm the stomach and intestines.)
• When disposing of a battery pack or back-up battery, insulate the electrical contacts 
with tape to prevent contact with other metallic objects or batteries. This is to prevent 
fire or an explosion.
• If excessive heat, smoke, or fumes are emitted during battery pack recharging, 
immediately unplug the battery charger from the power outlet to stop the recharging 
and prevent a fire.
• If the battery pack or back-up battery leaks, changes color, deforms, or emits smoke or 
fumes, remove it immediately. Be careful not to get burned in the process.
• Prevent any battery leakage from contacting your eyes, skin, and clothing. It can 
cause blindness or skin problems. If the battery leakage contacts your eyes, skin, or 
clothing, flush the affected area with lots of clean water without rubbing it. See a 
physician immediately.
• During the recharging, keep the equipment away from the reach of children. The cord 
can accidentally choke the child or give an electrical shock.
• Do not leave any cords near a heat source. It can deform the cord or melt the 
insulation and cause a fire or electrical shock.
• Do not fire the flash at someone driving a car. It may cause an accident.• Do not fire the flash near a person’s eyes. It may impair the person’s vision. When 
using flash to photograph an infant, keep at least 1 meter away.
• Before storing the camera or accessory when not in use, remove the battery pack and 
disconnect the power plug. This is to prevent electrical shock, heat generation, and 
fire.
• Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an 
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• If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do 
not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of electrical shock.
• Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause 
electrical shock.
• Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the camera or lens. 
Doing so may damage your vision.
• Keep the camera from the reach of small children. The neck strap can accidentally 
choke the child.
• Do not store the equipment in dusty or humid places. This is to prevent fire and 
electrical shock.
• Before using the camera inside an airplane or hospital, check if it is allowed. 
Electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the plane’s 
instruments or the hospital’s medical equipment.
• To prevent fire and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below:
- Always insert the power plug all the way in.
- Do not handle a power plug with wet hands.
- When unplugging a power plug, grasp and pull the plug instead of the cord.
- Do not scratch, cut, or excessively bend the cord or put a heavy object on the cord. 
Also do not twist or tie the cords.
- Do not connect too many power plugs to the same power outlet.
- Do not use a cord whose insulation has been damaged.
• Occasionally unplug the power plug and use a dry cloth to clean off the dust around 
the power outlet. If the surrounding is dusty, humid, or oily, the dust on the power outlet 
may become moist and short-circuit the outlet to cause a fire.
Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage
• Do not leave equipment inside a car under the hot sun or near a heat source. The 
equipment may become hot and cause skin burns.
• Do not carry the camera around while it is attached to a tripod. Doing so may cause 
injury. Also make sure the tripod is sturdy enough to support the camera and lens.
• Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera under the sun without the lens cap 
attached. Otherwise, the lens may concentrate the sun’s rays and cause a fire.
• Do not cover or wrap the battery-recharging apparatus with a cloth. Doing so may trap 
heat within and cause the casing to deform or catch fire.
• If you drop the camera in water or if water or metal fragments enter inside the camera, 
promptly remove the battery pack and back-up battery. This is to prevent fire and 
electrical shock.
• Do not use or leave the battery pack or back-up battery in a hot environment. Doing so 
may cause battery leakage or a shorter battery life. The battery pack or back-up 
battery can also become hot and cause skin burns.
• Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the equipment. 
Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard.
If the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact 
your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center.  
						

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European Union (and EEA) only.
This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with 
your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/
EC) and your national law. This product should be handed over to 
a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one 
basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized 
collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic 
equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste could 
have a possible negative impact on the environment and human 
health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally 
associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the 
correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage 
of natural resources. For more information about where you can 
drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your 
local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or your 
household waste disposal service. For more information regarding 
return and recycling of WEEE products, please visit 
www.canon-europe.com/environment
.
(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) 
						

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A
Access lamp.................................... 32
A-DEP 
(Automatic depth-of-field AE) ..........76
Adobe RGB ..................................... 87
AE lock ............................................ 88
AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) ....80
AF  J Focusing
AI Focus AF .................................... 60
Angle of view...................................34
Aperture-priority AE ........................ 72
Auto Lighting Optimizer.................156
Auto playback ...............................127
Auto power off .........................27, 109
Auto rotate of vertical image .........112
Autofocus  J Focusing
Av (Aperture-priority AE) .................72
B
Basic shooting.................................43
Battery  J Power
Battery check .................................. 28
Beeper ..........................................108
Black-and-white image....................69
Bracketing .................................80, 93
Bulb................................................. 75
Noise reduction.........................155
C
Camera
Clear camera settings .............. 114
Holding the camera .................... 36
Camera shake ................... 35 - 37, 94
Image Stabilizer ......................... 35
Card...................................... 2, 13, 31
Card reminder .......................... 108
Format........................................ 40
Center-weighted average 
metering ......................................... 77
Clock  J Date/Time
Close-up ......................................... 49
Color space .................................... 87
sRGB / Adobe RGB
Color temperature .......................... 90
Color tone ....................................... 83
Continuous shooting....................... 63
Contrast .......................................... 83
Creative shooting ............... 20, 55, 69
Custom Functions ........................ 152
D
Date  J Date/Time
Date/Time ....................................... 29
Depth-of-field preview .................... 74
Dioptric adjustment......................... 36
Direct printing  J Printing
Drive mode ..................................... 63
Single / Continuous shooting
Self-timer.................................... 53
Index 
						

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Index
Dust ........................................ 34, 118
Dust Delete Data .......................... 119
E
Erase (image) ............................... 130
Error .............................................. 175
Evaluative metering ........................ 77
Exposure compensation ................. 78
1/2-stop increments .................. 154
Eyepiece cover ....................... 22, 165
F
Faithful ............................................ 69
FE lock ............................................ 89
File
Capacity ..................................... 64
Number..................................... 110
Size ............................................ 64
File number ................................... 110
Continuous / Auto reset / 
Manual reset
Filter effect ...................................... 84
Flash ............................................... 58
2nd-curtain sync ....................... 116
Effective range ........................... 58
External Speedlite ............ 117, 166
FE lock ....................................... 89
Flash exposure 
compensation ..................... 79, 116
Flash off...................................... 52
Menu setting ............................. 116
Red-eye reduction ...................... 59
Shutter speed fixed at 
1/200 sec. ................................. 154Flash exposure 
compensation ......................... 79, 116
1/2-stop increments ................. 154
Focus lock ...................................... 46
Focus mode switch .................. 33, 62
Focusing
AF mode .................................... 60
AF point selection ...................... 61
AF-assist beam .......................... 45
Beeper ..................................... 108
Difficult-to-focus subjects ......... 162
Live View shooting ............. 98, 102
Manual focusing......................... 62
Out of focus ....................... 45, 162
Recompose................................ 46
Folder ........................................... 110
Format (card initialization) .............. 40
Full Auto ......................................... 44
Function availability table ............. 170
H
Highlight alert ............................... 131
Highlight detail loss ...................... 131
Highlight tone priority ................... 156
Histogram ..................................... 132
Brightness / RGB
Household power ......................... 163