Canon EOS 7D Instruction Manual

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Index to Features
Self-timer p.98
Remote control  p.114
Exposure adjustment
Exposure compensation  p.108
AEB  p.109
AE lock  p.110
Flash
Built-in flash  p.115
• Flash exposure  compensation  p.117
• FE lock  p.118
External flash  p.133
Flash control  p.119
• Wireless flash  p.123
Live View shooting
Live View shooting  p.135
AF  p.142
Manual focusing  p.149
Exposure simulation  p.140
Grid display  p.140
Silent shooting  p.141
Movie shooting
Movie shooting  p.153...

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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 wa ter, promptly consult your nearest 
Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the 
camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.
 Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such 
as a magnet or electric motor. Also...

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Handling Precautions
LCD Panel and LCD MonitorAlthough the LCD monitor is manuf actured with very high precision 
technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there might be a few dead 
pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying 
only black or red, etc., 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...

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Quick Start Guide
1Insert the battery. (p.26)
To charge the battery, see page 24.
2Attach the lens. (p.31)
When attaching an EF-S lens, align it 
with the white index on the camera. 
For other lenses, align it with the red 
index.
3Set the lens focus mode switch 
to .
 (p.31)
4Open the slot cover and 
insert a card.
 (p.29)
Face the label side toward you 
and insert the end with the 
small holes into the camera.
5Set the power switch to < 1>. 
(p.27)
For EF lensFor EF-S lens 

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Quick Start Guide
6Set the Mode Dial to  (Full 
Auto).
 (p.52)
All the necessary camera settings will 
be set automatically.
7Focus the subject. (p.35)
Look through the viewfinder and aim 
the viewfinder center over the subject. 
Press the shutter button halfway, and 
the camera will focus the subject.
If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-
up automatically.
8Take the picture. (p.35)
Press the shutter button completely to 
take the picture.
9Review the picture. (p.58)
The captured image will be...

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For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**).
Nomenclature
HDMI mini OUT terminal (p.185)
Remote control terminal (p.112) (N3 type) PC terminal (p.134)Hot shoe (p.133)
Built-in flash/AF-assist beam 
(p.115/90)
EF-S lens mount index (p.31)
Grip 
(Battery 
compartment) DC coupler cord 
hole (p.250) Flash-sync contacts 
Shutter button
(p.35) Mode Dial (p.20)
Lens lock pin
Lens mount
Contacts (p.13)
Body cap (p.31) Depth-of-field 
preview button
(p.105)
Red-eye...

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Nomenclature
Tripod socket
Extension system 
terminal
Battery compartment 
cover (p.26)Battery 
compartment 
cover release 
lever (p.26)
 Focal plane mark
 
Multi-controller 
(p.36)
Viewfinder eyepiece
Eyecup (p.112)
Dioptric adjustment knob (p.34)
Strap mount
(p.23)
Access lamp (p.30) Card slot 
cover (p.29)
Card slot (p.29)
Card ejection button (p.30)
LCD monitor (p.40, 189) 
AF point selection/
Magnify button 
(p.91/171,213)
 AF start button 
(p.35,89,137,155)
 
AE lock button/
Index/Reduce button...

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Nomenclature
LCD Panel
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
Shutter speed
Busy (buSY)
Built-in flash recycling (buSY)
 Highlight tone priority (p.225)
Image-recording quality (p.60)
37   Large/Fine
38 Large/Normal
47 Medium/Fine
48 Medium/Normal
67 Small/Fine
68 Small/Normal
1 RAW
a1 Medium RAW
61 Small RAW
Flash exposure compensation (p.117) Battery check (p.28)
zxcm
b n
White balance (p.72)
  Q Auto
  W Daylight
  E Shade
  R Cloudy
  Y Tungsten light
  U 
White 
   fluorescent...

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Nomenclature
Viewfinder Information
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
Spot metering circle (p.107)Grid (p.49) Area AF frame/
Zone AF frame (p.91)
 AF points 
 Spot AF points (p.91)
  AE lock/
 AEB in-progress
  Flash-ready
        Improper FE lock 
 warning   FE lock/
 FEB in-progress
  High-speed sync 
 (FP flash)  Exposure level indicator
  Exposure compensation amount
  Flash exposure compensation amount
 AEB range
Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator Focus confirmation...

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Nomenclature
Mode Dial
Fully-Automatic Modes
All you do is press the shutter button.
Fully-automatic shooting suitable for the 
subject.
1: Full Auto (p.52)
C : Creative Auto (p.55)
F
: Bulb (p.111)
a : Manual exposure (p.106)
f : Aperture-priority AE (p.104)
s : Shutter-priority AE (p.102)
d : Program AE (p.100)
Camera User Settings
Most camera settings can be registered under w
, 
x , or  y (p.239).