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Index to Features
Recording Images
 Recording function Î p.166
  Selecting card Î p.168
  Creating/Selecting a 
folder Î p.218
  File name Î p.220
  File numbering Î p.223
Image Quality
 Image-recording quality Î p.169
  Dual Pixel RAW shooting Î p.175
  ISO speed (still photos) Î p.177
  Picture Style Î p.183
  White balance Î p.192
  Auto Lighting Optimizer Î p.201
  Noise reduction for 
high ISO speeds Î p.202
  Noise reduction for long 
exposures Î p.204
  Highlight tone priority Î p.206
  Lens aberration 
correction Î p.207
  Reducing flicker Î p.215
  Color space Î p.217
Shooting
 Shooting mode Î p.35
  HDR mode Î p.263
  Multiple exposures Î p.268
  Mirror lockup Î p.276
  Bulb timer Î p.261
  Interval timer Î p.281
  Depth-of-field preview Î p.250
  Remote switch Î p.279
  Remote control Î p.279
  Quick Control Î p.64
  Multi function lock Î p.90
Exposure
 Exposure compensation Î p.255
  Exposure compensation 
with M+ISO Auto Î p.252
  AEB Î p.257
  AE lock Î p.259
  Safety shift Î p.485
GPS
 GPS Î p.227
  Logging Î p.238 
						

							
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Index to Features
Flash
 External flash Î p.286
  Flash exposure 
compensation Î p.286
  FE lock Î p.286
  Flash function settings Î p.289
  Flash Custom Function 
settings Î p.294
Live View Shooting
 Live View shooting Î p.297
  AF operation Î p.314
  AF method Î p.316
  Touch shutter Î p.327
  Aspect ratio Î p.310
  Magnified view Î p.325
  Manual focusing Î p.329
  Exposure simulation Î p.311
  Silent LV shooting Î p.312
Movie Shooting
 Movie shooting Î p.333
  ISO speed (movie) Î p.379
  AF method Î p.316
  Movie Servo AF Î p.380
  Movie Servo AF speed Î p.383
  Movie Servo AF
tracking sensitivity Î p.384
  Movie recording quality Î p.351
  24.00p Î p.357
  High Frame Rate movie Î p.358
  HDR movie shooting Î p.369
  Time-lapse movie Î p.371
  Sound recording Î p.362
  Microphone Î p.363
  Headphones Î p.363
  Wind filter Î p.363
  Attenuator Î p.363
  Time code Î p.365
  HDMI output Î p.387
  Remote control shooting Î p.389 
						

							
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Index to Features
Playback
 Image review time Î p.77
  Single-image display Î p.394
  Shooting information 
display Î p.397
  Index display Î p.403
  Image browsing 
(Jump display) Î p.404
  Magnified view Î p.406
  Two-image display Î p.408
  Image rotate Î p.411
  Protect Î p.412
  Rating Î p.415
  Movie playback Î p.422
  Editing a movie’s first 
and last scenes Î p.425
  Frame Grab (4K) Î p.427
  Slide show Î p.429
  Viewing images on a 
TV set Î p.432
  Copying Î p.435
  Erasing Î p.439
  Quick Control Î p.418
Image Editing
 RAW image processing Î p.446
  Resizing JPEGs Î p.452
  Cropping JPEGs Î p.454
Image Transfer / Print Ordering
 Image transfer 
(to a computer) Î p.466
  Print Order (DPOF) Î p.471
  Photobook Set-up Î p.476
Customization
 Custom Functions (C.Fn) Î p.480
  Custom Controls Î p.495
  Custom Quick Control Î p.510
  My Menu Î p.515
  Custom shooting mode Î p.520
Sensor Cleaning and Dust 
Reduction
 Sensor cleaning Î p.458
  Append Dust Delete Data Î p.460
  Manual sensor cleaning Î p.463
Interface
 Cable protector Î p.38
Errors
 Error codes Î p.573
Software
 Overview Î p.598
  Installation Î p.599
  Instruction Manual Î p.600
Wi-Fi/NFC Functions
Î Wi-Fi (Wireless 
Communication) Function 
Manual 
						

							
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The following precautions are provided to prevent harm or injury to 
yourself and others. Make sure to thoroughly understand and follow 
these precautions before using the product. 
If you experience any malfunctions, problems, or damage to the 
product, contact the nearest Canon Service Center or the dealer 
from whom you purchased the product.
Safety Precautions
  Warnings:Follow the warnings below. Otherwise, death or 
serious injuries may result.
 To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, explosions, and electrical shock, 
follow the safeguards below:
• Do not use any batteries, power sources, or accessories not specified in the 
Instruction Manual. Do not use any home-made or modified batteries, or the 
product if it is damaged.
• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery. Do not apply heat or  solder to the battery. Do not expose the battery to fire or water. Do not subject the 
battery to strong physical shock.
• Do not insert the battery’s plus and minus ends incorrectly.
• Do not recharge the battery in temperatures outside the allowable charging  (working) temperature range. Also, do not exceed the recharge time indicated in 
the Instruction Manual.
• Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera,  accessories, connecting cables, etc.
 
When disposing of a battery, insulate the electrical contacts with tape. Contact with 
other metallic objects or batteries may cause a fire or an explosion.
  If excessive heat, smoke, or fumes are emitted when recharging the battery, 
immediately unplug the battery charger from the power outlet to stop recharging. 
Otherwise, it may cause a fire, heat damage, or electrical shock.
  If the battery leaks, changes color, deforms, or emits smoke or fumes, remove it 
immediately. Be careful not to get burned in the process. It may cause a fire, 
electrical shock or burns if you keep using it.
  Prevent any battery leakage from contacting your eyes, skin, and clothing. It can 
cause blindness or skin problems. If the battery leakage comes in contact with your 
eyes, skin, or clothing, flush the affected area with lots of clean water without 
rubbing it. See a physician immediately.
  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 hold the camera in the same position for long periods of time. Even if the 
camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same body part may cause 
skin redness or blistering due to low-temperature contact burns. Using a tripod is 
recommended for people with circulation problems or very sensitive skin, or when 
using the camera in very hot places.
 
Do not fire the flash at anyone driving a car or other vehicle. It may cause an accident. 
						

							
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Safety Precautions
 When the camera or accessories are not in use, make sure to remove the battery 
and disconnect the power plug from the equipment before storing. This is to prevent 
electrical shock, excessive heat, fire, and corrosion.
  Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an 
explosion or a fire.
  If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, 
do not touch the exposed internal parts. There is a possibility of an 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 equipment out of the reach of children and infants, including when in use. Straps 
or cords may accidentally cause choking, electrical shock, or injury. Choking or injury 
may also occur if a child or infant accidentally swallows a camera part or accessory. If 
a child or infant swallows a part or accessory, consult a physician immediately.
 Do not use or store the equipment in dusty or humid places. Likewise, keep the battery 
away from metallic items and store it with its protective cover attached to prevent 
short-circuit. This is to prevent fire, excessive heat, electrical shock, and burns.
  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 a 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 wire is broken or insulation is damaged.
  Unplug the power plug periodically and clean off the dust around the power outlet 
with a dry cloth. If the surrounding is dusty, humid, or oily, the dust on the power 
outlet may become moist and short-circuit the outlet, causing a fire.
  Do not connect the battery directly to an electrical outlet or a car’s cigarette lighter 
outlet. The battery may leak, generate excessive heat or explode, causing fire, 
burns, or injuries.
  A thorough explanation of how to use the product by an adult is required when the 
product is used by children. Supervise children while they are using the product. 
Incorrect usage may result in electrical shock or injury.
  Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera in 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 product with a cloth. Doing so may trap heat within and 
cause the casing to deform or catch fire.
  Be careful not to get the camera wet. If you drop the product in the water or if water 
or metal get inside the product, promptly remove the battery. This is to prevent fire, 
electrical shock, and burns.
  Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the product. 
Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard. 
						

							
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• 
  Cautions:Follow the cautions below. Otherwise, physical injury 
or property damage may result.
 Do not use or store the product in a high-temperature location such as inside a car 
under the hot sun. The product may become hot and cause burns. Doing so may 
also cause battery leakage or explosion, which will degrade the performance or 
shorten the life of the product.
  Do not carry the camera around when it is attached to a tripod. Doing so may cause 
an injury or an accident. Also make sure the tripod is sturdy enough to support the 
camera and lens.
  Do not leave the product in a low-temperature environment for an extended period of 
time. The product will become cold and may cause injury when touched.
  Do not fire the flash near the eyes. It may hurt the eyes.
  Never play the provided CD-ROM in a drive that is not compatible with the CD-ROM.
If you use it in a music CD player, you may damage the speakers and other 
components. When using headphones, there is also a risk of injury to your ears from 
excessively loud volume.
  While listening with headphones, do not change the sound-recording settings. Doing 
so may cause a blast of loud sound that will hurt your ears. 
						

							
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Camera Care This camera is a precision instrument. Do  not drop it or subject it to physical 
shock.
  The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you 
accidentally drop the camera into wate r, promptly consult the nearest Canon 
Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry and clean cloth. If the 
camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a clean, well-wrung wet 
cloth.
  Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such 
as a magnet or electric motor. Also,  avoid using or leaving the camera near 
anything emitting strong radio waves, such as a large antenna. Strong 
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.
  Do not leave the camera in excessive heat, such as in a car in direct 
sunlight. High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.
  The camera contains precision elec tronic circuitry. Never attempt to 
disassemble the camera yourself.
  Do not block the mirror operation with your finger, etc. Doing so may cause a 
malfunction.
  Use only a commercially-available blower  to blow away dust when it adheres 
to the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirro r, focusing screen, etc. Do not use 
cleaners that contain organic solvents to  clean the camera body or lens. For 
stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest Canon Service Center.
  Do not touch the camera’s electrical c ontacts with your fingers. This is to 
prevent the contacts from corroding . Corroded contacts can cause camera 
malfunction.
  If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room, 
condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent 
condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to 
the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.
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 If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid 
damaging the camera. If there is condensation, remove the lens, card and 
battery from the camera, and wait until condensation has evaporated before 
using the camera.
  If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery 
and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the 
camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to 
check that the camera is still working.
  Avoid storing the camera where there are chemicals that result in rust and 
corrosion such as in a chemical lab.
  If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions 
before using it. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is 
an important shoot such as a foreign trip coming up, have the camera 
checked by your nearest Canon Serv ice Center or check the camera 
yourself and make sure it is working properly.
  If you repeat continuous shooting or perform Live View shooting or movie 
shooting for a prolonged period, the camera may become hot. This is not a 
malfunction.
  If there is a bright light source inside or outside the image area, ghosting 
may occur.
LCD Panel and LCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manuf actured with very high precision 
technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, 0.01% or fewer of the pixels 
may be dead, and there may also be spots of black, red, or other colors. 
Dead pixels are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.
  If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occur 
where you see remnants of what was  displayed. However, this is only 
temporary and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days.
  The LCD monitor display may seem slightly slow in low temperatures, or 
look black in high temperatures. It will return to normal at room temperature. 
						

							
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Handling Precautions
CardsTo protect the card and its recorded data, note the following:
 Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject it to excessive force, 
physical shock, or vibration.
  Do not affix any stickers, etc., on the card.
  Do not store or use the card near anything that has a strong magnetic field, 
such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet s. Also avoid places prone to having 
static electricity.
  Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
  Store the card in a case.
  Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
LensAfter detaching the lens from the camera, put down the 
lens with the rear end up and attach the rear lens cap to 
avoid scratching the lens su rface and electrical contacts.Contacts 
						

							
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Nomenclature
 
Drive mode selection/
AF operation selection button 
(p.160, 163/100)
< m > Flash exposure 
compensation/ISO speed 
setting button (p.286/177)
 LCD panel 
illumination button 
(p.63)
< 6 > Main Dial 
(p.59)
Shutter button 
(p.58)
Self-timer lamp 
(p.163)
Remote control 
sensor (p.279) Grip 
(Battery 
compartment)
DC coupler cord hole 
(p.530)
Depth-of-field preview button 
(p.250)
Mirror (p.276, 463)
<
n > White balance selection/
Metering mode selection button (p.192/253)
Lens mount index (p.55)Flash sync contacts
Hot shoe (p.286) Mode Dial lock-release 
button (p.59)Mode Dial (p.35, 59)
Strap mount 
(p.37)
Built-in 
microphone 
(p.363)
Lens lock pin Lens release 
button (p.56)
Lens mount
Contacts (p.27)
Body cap (p.55) <
B > Multi function button 
(p.62, 106, 286, 495)
GPS antenna
Terminal cover
Remote control terminal 
(N3 type) (p.279)