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 Only the merged multiple-exposure  image will be saved. The images 
taken in steps 6 and 7 for the multip le-exposure image will not be saved.
  With multiple exposures, the more  exposures there are, the more 
noticeable the noise, irregular colors , and banding will be. Also, as noise 
increases with higher ISO speeds,  shooting at low ISO speeds is 
recommended.
  If [Additive ] is set, the image processing  after taking the multiple 
exposures will take time. (The access lamp will light up for longer than 
usual.)
  If you perform Live View shooting while [ Additive] is set, the Live View 
function will stop automatically when  the multiple-exposure shooting 
ends.
  In step 7, the brightness and nois e of the multiple-exposure image 
displayed during Live View shooting will be different from the final 
multiple-exposure image recorded. 
  If the power switch is set to < 2> or the battery is replaced after you 
set multiple exposure  settings, multiple-expos ure shooting will be 
canceled.
  If you switch the shooting mode  to a Basic Zone mode or  while 
shooting, multiple-expos ure shooting will end.
  When multiple exposure  is set or while you shoot multiple exposures, 
you cannot use the functions grayed out in the camera menu.
  If you connect the  camera to a computer or  printer, multiple-exposure 
shooting is not possible.
You can press the < x> button to view the multiple exposures taken so far 
or delete the last single exposure (p.163).
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You can select an image recorded in the card as the first single 
exposure. The original of the se lected image will remain intact.
You can only select 1  images. You cannot select  41/61  or 
JPEG images.
1Select [Select image for multi. 
expo.].
  Select [Select image for multi. 
expo. ], then press < 0>.
XThe images in the ca rd will be displayed.
2Select an image.
 Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
image to be used as the first single 
exposure, then press < 0>.
  Select [OK ].
XThe file No. of the selected image will be 
displayed at the bottom of the screen.
3Take the picture.
 When you select the first image, the 
number of remaining exposures as set 
with [
No. of exposures] will decrease 
by 1. For example, if [No. of exposures] 
is 3, you can shoot two exposures.
Merging Multiple Exposures with an Image Recorded in the Card
 Images shot with highlight tone priority set to [Enable] and images whose 
aspect ratio is not 3:2 (p .188) cannot be selected as  the first single exposure.
 Auto Lighting Optimizer, peripheral  illumination correction and chromatic 
aberration correction will be disabled , regardless of the settings of the 
1  image selected as the  first single exposure.
 
The ISO speed, Picture Style, high ISO  speed noise reduction, and color space, 
etc. set fo r the first 1 image will also be set for the subsequent images. If the first  1 image’s Picture Style is [Auto ], the [Standard ] Picture 
Style will be set for  the subsequent images.
  You cannot select an image  taken with another camera.
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Before you finish shooting the set 
number of exposures, you can press the 
 button to view the merged 
multiple-exposure image so far. You can 
check how it looks and the exposure.
If you press the < L> button, the 
operations possible during multiple-
exposure shooting will be displayed.
Checking and Deleting Multiple  Exposures During Shooting
 You can also select a  1 multiple-exposure imag e as the first single 
exposure.
  If you select [ Deselect img ], the selected image will be canceled.
OperationDescription
2 Return to previous screenThe operations will disa ppear and the screen 
before you pressed the < L> button will 
reappear.
q  Undo last imageDeletes the last imag e you shot (shoot 
another image). The nu mber of remaining 
exposures will increase by 1.
W  Save and exitThe images shot so fa r will be merged and 
saved as a multip le-exposure image.
r Exit without savingMultiple-exposure shooti ng will exit without 
saving the images shot.
During multiple-exposure  shooting, you can only play back multiple-
exposure images.
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 Are there any restrictions on the image-recording quality?
All JPEG image-recording qualit y settings can be selected. If 41 
or  61  is set, the merged mu ltiple-exposure will be a  1 image.
  Can I merge images recorded in the card?
With [Select image for multi. expo. ], you can select the first single 
exposure from the images recorded on the card (p.162). Note that 
you cannot merge multiple images already recorded on the card.
  Are multiple exposures possible with Live View shooting?
Shooting multiple exposures is also possible with Live View shooting 
(p.179). Note that [A 1: Aspect ratio] will be fixed at [ 3:2].
  Will auto power off take effect during multiple-exposure 
shooting?
As long as [5 2: Auto power off ] is not set to [Disable], the power 
will turn off automatically after 30 min. of non-operation. If the auto 
power off takes effect, multip le-exposure shooting will end, and 
multiple-exposure settings will be canceled.
Before starting the multiple-exposure shooting, the auto power off 
will take effect as set with the camera, and multiple-exposure 
settings will be canceled.
FAQ
Image-Recording Quality SettingMerged Multiple-Exposure
JPEGJPEG
11
41 /611
1 +JPEG1+JPEG
41 /61 +JPEG1+JPEG
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Although using the self-timer or Remote Switch can prevent camera 
shake, using mirror lockup to prevent  camera vibrations (mirror shock) 
can also help when you use a super  telephoto lens or shoot close ups 
(macro photography).
1Set [Mirror lockup] to [Enable].
 Under the [ z2] tab, select [ Mirror lockup ], then press .
  Select [Enable], then press < 0>.
2Focus the subject, then press the shutter button 
completely.
XThe mirror will swing up.
3Press the shutter button completely again.
XThe picture is taken and the mirror goes back down.
2  Mirror Lockup N
 In very bright light such  as at the beach or a sk i slope on a sunny day, 
take the picture prompt ly after mirror lockup.
  Do not point the camera  toward the sun. The sun’s heat can scorch and 
damage the shutter curtains.
 
If you use the self-timer and bulb exposure in combination with a mirror lockup, 
keep pressing the shutter button comple tely (self-timer delay time + bulb 
exposure time). If you let go of the shutter button during the self-timer 
countdown, there will be a shutter-release sound, but no picture will be taken.
  During mirror lockup, shooting func tion settings and menu operations, 
etc. are disabled.
  Even if the drive mode is set to co ntinuous shooting, only one shot can 
be taken.
  You can also use the self-t imer with mirror lockup.
  If 30 seconds elapse after the mirror  has locked up, it will go back down 
automatically. Pressing the  shutter button completely again locks up the 
mirror again.
  For mirror lockup, usin g a tripod and Remote  Switch RS-80N3 (sold 
separately) or Timer Remote Contro ller TC-80N3 (sold separately) is 
recommended (p.167).
  You can also use a remote  controller (sold separately, p.167). Setting the 
remote controller to a 2-s ec. delay is recommended.
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When you use the self-timer, bulb, or Remote Switch and do not look 
through the viewfinder, stray light entering the viewfinder can cause the 
image to look dark. To prevent this, use the eyepiece cover (p.27) 
attached to the camera strap.
During Live View shooting and movie shooting, attaching the eyepiece 
cover is unnecessary.
1Detach the eyecup.
  Push the bottom of the eyecup to 
detach.
2Attach the eyepiece cover.
 Slide the eyepiece cover down into 
the eyepiece groove to attach it.
  After taking the picture, detach the 
eyepiece cover and attach the 
eyecup by sliding it down into the 
eyepiece groove.
Using the Eyepiece Cover
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You can connect the Remote Switch RS-80N3, Timer Remote 
Controller TC-80N3 (both sold separately), or any EOS accessory 
equipped with an N3-type terminal to  the camera for shooting (p.354).
To operate the accessory, refer to its instruction manual.
1Open the terminal cover.
2Connect the plug to the remote 
control terminal.
 Connect the plug as shown in the 
illustration.
  To disconnect the plug, grasp the 
silver part and pull.
F Using a Remote Switch
R Remote Control Shooting
With Remote Controller RC-6 (sold separately), you 
can shoot remotely up to approx. 5 meters/16.4 feet 
from the camera. You can either shoot immediately or 
use a 2-sec. delay.
You can also use Remote  Controller RC-1 and RC-5.
1Focus the subject.
2Set the lens focus mode switch to 
.
 You can also shoot with < f>.
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3Press the  button. (9 )
4Select the self-timer.
 Look at the LCD panel and turn the 
 dial to select < Q> or < k>. 
5Press the remote controller’s 
transmit button.
 Point the remote controller toward the 
camera’s remote control sensor and 
press the transmit button.
XThe self-timer lamp lights up and the 
picture is taken.Remote
control
sensor
Fluorescent or LED lightin g may cause camera misope ration by triggering 
the shutter inadvertently. Try to keep  the camera away from such light 
sources.
Remote control shooting is also possible with device s such as an EX-series 
Speedlite equipped with a remote-release function.
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Flash Photography
This chapter explains how to shoot with an EOS-
dedicated, EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) or non-
Canon flash unit and how to set flash functions on the 
camera’s menu screen.
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An EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) makes flash photography as 
easy as normal shooting.
For detailed instructions, refe r to the EX-series Speedlite’s 
instruction manual.  This camera is a Type-A camera that can use all 
the features of EX-series Speedlites.
To set the flash functions and flash Custom Functions with the camera’s 
menu, see pages 172-177.
  FE lock
This enables you to attain a proper  flash exposure for a specific part 
of the subject. Aim the viewfinder center over the subject, then press 
the camera’s < A> button and take the picture.
  Flash exposure compensation
In the same way as normal exposure compensation, flash exposure 
compensation can be set. You ca n set flash exposure compensation 
up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
Set it with the Quick Control screen (p.49) or [ z2: External 
Speedlite control ]’s [Flash function settings ]. When you press the 
shutter button halfway, the < y> icon will appear in the viewfinder.
D Flash Photography
EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlites
Macro LitesShoe-mount Speedlites
If [ z 3: Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.125) is not set to [ Disable], the image 
may still look bright even if a dark er flash exposure compensation amount 
has been set.
When it is difficult to  achieve focus with autofo cus, the EOS-dedicated, 
external Speedlite may automati cally emit the AF-assist beam.
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