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When the Live View shooting/Movie 
shooting switch is set to < A>, menu 
options exclusive to the Live View 
shooting will appear under the [ z5] and 
[ z 6] tabs (the [ z3] tab in < A> 
mode).
The settable functions on this menu screen apply only to Live View 
shooting. They do not work with viewfinder shooting (settings are 
disabled).
  Live View shooting
You can set Live View shooting to [ Enable] or [Disable ].
  AF method
You can select [ u+Tracking ], [FlexiZone - Multi ], or [FlexiZone - 
Single ]. See pages 316-322 for the AF method.
  Touch Shutter
You can set touch shutter to [ Enable] or [Disable ]. Just by tapping 
on the LCD monitor screen, you can focus and take the picture 
automatically. For details, see page 327.
  Grid display
With [ 3x3 l] or [ 6x4 m], you can display grid lines to help you 
level the camera vertically or  horizontally. Also, with [3x3+diag n], 
the grid is displayed together  with diagonal lines to help you 
compose with better balance by al igning the intersections over the 
subject.
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 Aspect ratio N
The image’s aspect ratio can be set to [ 3:2], [4:3 ], [16:9 ], or [ 1:1]. 
The area surrounding the Live View image is masked in black when 
the following aspect ratios are set: [ 4:3] [16:9 ] [1:1 ].
JPEG images will be saved with t he set aspect ratio. RAW images 
will always be saved with the [ 3:2] aspect ratio. Since the aspect 
ratio information is appended to the RAW image, the image can be 
created in the respective aspect ratio when you process the RAW 
image with the camera or Digital Photo Professional software 
(p.598). If you playback the RAW image with the camera, frame lines 
indicating the aspect ratio (ima ge area) will be displayed.
Image 
QualityAspect Ratio and Pixel Count (Approx.)
3:24:316:91:1
3 /16720x4480 
(30.1 megapixels) 5952x4480* 
(26.7 megapixels) 6720x3776* 
(25.4 megapixels) 4480x4480 
(20.1 megapixels)
415040x3360 
(16.9 megapixels)4480x3360 
(15.1 megapixels) 5040x2836* (14.3 megapixels)3360x3360 
(11.3 megapixels)
44464x2976 
(13.3 megapixels) 3968x2976 
(11.8 megapixels) 4464x2512* 
(11.2 megapixels)2976x2976 
(8.9 megapixels)
a /613360x2240 
(7.5 megapixels) 2976x2240* 
(6.7 megapixels) 3360x1888* 
(6.3 megapixels) 2240x2240 
(5.0 megapixels)
b1920x1280 
(2.5 megapixels) 1696x1280* 
(2.2 megapixels) 1920x1080 
(2.1 megapixels) 1280x1280 
(1.6 megapixels)
c720x480 
(350,000 pixels) 640x480 
(310,000 pixels) 720x408* 
(290,000 pixels) 480x480 
(230,000 pixels)
  The asterisked image-recording quality settings do not match the 
respective aspect ratio exactly.
  The photo image area displayed for the asterisked aspect ratio may be 
slightly different from the actual photo image area. Check the captured 
images on the LCD monitor when shooting.
  The picture will be taken at the [ 3:2] aspect ratio setting for the multiple-
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3 Menu Function Settings
 Exposure simulation N
Exposure simulation simulates  and displays how the brightness 
(exposure) of the actual image will look.
•Enable  (g )
The displayed image brightness will be close to the actual 
brightness (exposure) of the re sulting image. If you set exposure 
compensation, the image bright ness will change accordingly.
• During  e
Normally, the image is displayed at the standard brightness to 
make the Live View image easy to see ( E). The image will be 
displayed with a brightness (exposur e) close to that of the actual 
image to be captured only while you hold down the depth-of-field 
preview button ( g).
• Disable  (E )
The image is displayed at the standard brightness to make the Live 
View image easy to see. Even if you set exposure compensation, 
the image is displayed at the standard brightness. 
						

							
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  Silent LV shooting N
•Mode 1 Mechanical sound during shooting is suppressed, compared with 
viewfinder shooting. Continuous  shooting is also possible.
•Mode 2 When the shutter button is press ed completely, only one shot will 
be taken. While you keep holding down the shutter button, the 
camera operation will be suspended. Then when you return to the 
shutter button’s halfway position, the camera operation will 
resume. The release sound at the  moment of shooting can thereby 
be minimized. Even if continuous s hooting is set, only a single shot 
will be taken.
• Disable With the drive mode set to < o> and [ AF operation ] set to [One-
Shot AF ], you can shoot up to the maximum continuous shooting 
speed of approx. 7.0 shots/sec.
Be sure to set it to [ Disable] if you use a TS-E lens (other than 
those listed in   on the next page)  for shifting or tilting the lens 
or if you use an extension tube. If [ Mode 1] or [Mode 2 ] is set, the 
standard exposure may not be obtained, or an irregular exposure 
may result. 
						

							
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 Metering timer N
You can change how long the exposure setting is displayed (AE lock 
time).
  With [ Mode 2 ] set, continuous shooting will not work even if you set the 
drive mode to < o> or < i>.
  If you use flash with the flash mode set to E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash, 
shutter release will be performed by the same internal operation 
mechanism as with viewfinder shooting. Therefore, shooting while 
suppressing the mechanical sound will not be possible (regardless of the 
[Silent LV shoot. ] setting).
  When using a non-Canon flash unit, set it to [ Disable]. The flash will not 
be fired if it is set to [ Mode 1] or [Mode 2 ].
  If [Mode 2 ] is set and you use a remote controller (p.279), the operation 
will be the same as with [ Mode 1].
With the TS-E17mm f/4L or TS-E24mm f/3.5L II lens, you can use [ Mode 1] 
or [ Mode 2 ].
Selecting any of the items below will cancel Live View shooting. To start Live 
View shooting again, press the < 0> button.
•[ z 3: Dust Delete Data ], [53: Sensor cleaning ], [55: Clear all camera 
settings ], or [55:  z firmware ver. ]. 
						

							
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You can select the AF operation characteristics to suit the shooting 
conditions or subject. In the  mode, [ One Shot AF ] is set 
automatically.
1Press the  button.
2Select the AF operation.
 Turn the < 6> dial to select the 
desired AF operation, then press 
< 0 >.
X : One-Shot AF
K : Servo AF
Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button 
halfway, the camera will focus only once.
  When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green.
  The focus remains locked while you hold down the shutter button 
halfway, allowing you to recompose the image before taking the 
picture.
Selecting the AF Operation N
One-Shot AF for Still Subjects
 Settable only for Live View shooting (not settable for movie shooting).
  If focus cannot be achieved, the AF point will turn orange. If this occurs, 
the picture cannot be taken even if the shutter button is pressed 
completely. Recompose the shot and try to focus again. Or, see 
“Shooting Conditions that Make Focusing Difficult” (p.324).
If [z 1: Beep ] is set to [ Disable], the beeper will not sound when focus is 
achieved. 
						

							
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Selecting the AF OperationN
This AF operation is suited for moving subjects. While you hold 
down the shutter button halfway, the camera will keep focusing on 
the subject continuously.
 When the drive mode is set to <
o> for high-speed continuous shooting, the maximum continuous  shooting speed will be approx. 
4.3 shots/sec. The pictures will be taken with priority given to the 
continuous shooting speed. With the < i> low-speed continuous 
shooting setting, “Subject-tracking pr iority” will be used for shooting.
  For flash photography, the continuous shooting speed will become 
slower.
  When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn blue.
  The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken.
  When [ AF method ] is set to [u+Tracking ] or [Flexizone - Multi ], 
focusing will be continuous as l ong as the area frame can track the 
subject.
Servo AF for Moving Subjects
  Depending on the lens used, the distance to the subject, and the 
subject’s speed, the camera may not  be able to achieve correct focus.
  Zooming during continuous shooting may throw off the focus. Zoom first, 
then recompose and shoot.
  When [ Servo AF ] is set, the image-recording quality cannot be set to 
41  or 61 . If 41  or 61  is set, the image will be recorded in 
1  quality.
  When [ Servo AF ] is set and [ Multi Shot Noise Reduction ] is set 
(p.202), [ High ISO speed NR ] will automatically switch to [ Standard].
  If [Servo AF ] is set, pressing the button  assigned for the function will not 
take effect if you set  41 or 61  image-quality for the [ One-touch 
image quality setting ] or [One-touch image quality (hold) ] (p.507) 
with [ 83: Custom Controls ].
With Servo AF, the beeper will not so und even when focus is achieved. 
						

							
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You can set the AF method to [u+Tracking ] (p.317), [FlexiZone - 
Multi ] (p.319), or [ FlexiZone - Single ] (p.321) to suit the shooting 
conditions and subject.
If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens’s focus mode switch to 
< MF >, magnify the image, and focus manually (p.329).
Select the AF method.
 Under the [ z5] tab (the [ z3] tab in 
< A > mode), select [ AF method].
  Select the desired AF method, then 
press < 0>.
  When the Live View image is 
displayed, you can press the 
 button to select the AF 
operation (p.314).
Focusing with AF (AF Method)
Selecting the AF Method
  The explanations on pages 317-322 assume that [ AF operation] is set 
to [ One Shot AF ] (p.314). With [ Servo AF] (p.315) set, the AF point will 
turn blue when focus is achieved.
  Regarding the touch shutter (AF and  shutter release by tapping on the 
screen), see page 327. 
						

							
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Focusing with AF (AF Method)
The camera detects and focuses on human faces. If a face moves, the 
AF point  also moves to track the face.
1Display the Live View image.
  Press the < 0> button.
X The Live View image will appear on 
the LCD monitor.
2Select an AF point.
  When a face is detected, the area 
frame will be displayed and < p> will 
appear over the face to be focused 
on.
  If multiple faces are detected, < q> 
will be displayed. Use < 9> to move 
< q > over the face you want to 
focus on.
  You can also tap on the LCD monitor 
screen to select the face or subject. If 
you tap on a subject other than a 
human face, the AF point will be 
switched to < >.
3Focus on the subject.
 Press the shutter button halfway to 
focus.
X If no faces can be detected or if you 
do not tap anything on the screen, the 
camera will switch to FlexiZone - 
Multi (p.319).
X When focus is achieved, the AF point 
will turn green and the beeper will 
sound.
X If focus is not achieved, the AF point 
will turn orange.
u(face)+Tracking:  c
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4Take the picture.
 Check the focus and exposure, then 
press the shutter button completely to 
take the picture (p.298).
  Focusing on a subject other than a human face
• Tap on the subject (or spot) where you want to focus.
•Press < 9> or < 0> and the AF point < > will appear on the 
screen. Then use < 9> to move the AF point over the target 
subject.
• Once the AF point < > achieves fo cus, it will track the subject 
even if the subject moves or if you change the composition.
  If the subject’s face is significantly out  of focus, face detection will not be 
possible. Adjust the focus manually (p.329) so that the face can be 
detected, then perform AF.
  An object other than a human face may be detected as a face.
  Face detection will not work if the face is very small or large in the 
picture, too bright or too dark, or partially hidden.
  The < p> may cover only part of the face.
  AF is not possible with a face or subject along the periphery. Aim the 
area frame over the subject and focus.
  The size of the AF point changes depending on the subject.