Canon EOS 7D Instruction Manual

							INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CEL-ST2HA211© CANON INC. 2012 PRINTED IN THE EU
The lenses and accessories mentioned in this Instruction Manual are curr\
ent as of 
June 2012. For information on the camera’s compatibility with any lenses and 
accessories introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center\
.
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●  The “Software Start Guide” is included at the end of this 
manual.
●  This manual is for the EOS 7D installed with firmware version 2.0.0 or later.INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS 7D  is a high-performance, digital SLR camera featuring a 
fine-detail CMOS sensor with about 18.0 effective megapixels, Dual 
“DIGIC 4”, approx. 100% viewfinder  coverage, high-precision and high-
speed 19-point AF (all cross-type),  approx. 8 fps continuous shooting, 
Live View shooting, and Full HD (Full High-Definition) movie shooting. 
The camera is highly responsive to  any shooting situation at anytime, 
provides many features for dem anding shoots, and expands shooting 
possibilities with  system accessories.
Take a Few Test Shots to Familiarize Yourself with the 
Camera
With a digital camera, you can i mmediately view the image you have 
captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how 
they come out. You can then better understand the camera.
To avoid botched pictures and accidents,  first read the Safety Warnings 
(p.277,278) and Handling Precautions (p.12,13).
Testing the Camera Before Using and LiabilityAfter shooting, playback and check whether the image has been 
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the 
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon 
cannot be held liable for any lo ss or inconvenience caused.
CopyrightsCopyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded 
images of people and certain subjec ts for anything but private 
enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances , exhibitions, 
etc., may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.
CF CardIn this manual, “card” refers to the CF card.  The CF card (for 
recording images) is not included.  Please purchase it separately. 
						

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Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Battery Charger LC-E6 or LC-E6E is provided. (The LC-E6E comes with a 
power cord.)
 If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included.
 Depending on the Lens Kit type, the lens instruction manual might also be 
included.
 Be careful not to lose any of the above items
.
Item Check List
Battery Pack
 LP-E6
(with protective cover) Battery Charger
LC-E6/LC-E6E*
Interface Cable
IFC-200UStereo AV CableAVC-DC400ST
Camera
(with eyecup and   body cap)
Wide Strap
EW-EOS7D
EOS Solution Disk(Software)EOS Software 
Instruction Manuals  Disk
(1) Camera Instruction Manual  (this booklet)
(2) Pocket Guide
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Icons in this Manual
 : Indicates the Main Dial.
< 5 > : Indicates the Quick Control Dial.
< 9 > : Indicates the Multi-controller.
< 0 > : Indicates the setting button.
0 , 9 , 7 , 8 : Indicates that the respective function remains 
active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. 
respectively after you let go of the button.
* In this manual, the icons and markings  indicating the camera’s buttons, dials, 
and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the 
LCD monitor.
3: Indicates a function which can be changed by pressing the   button and changing the setting.
M: When shown on the upper right of the page, it indicates that the 
function is available only when the Mode Dial is set to  d, s , 
f , a , or F.
* Function which cannot be used in the fully-automatic modes ( 1/C ).
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Tip or advice for better shooting.
: Problem-solving advice.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
Basic Assumptions
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch 
is already set to < 1> (p.27).
  operations explained in this manual assume that the Quick 
Control Dial switch is already set to < J>.
 It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are 
set to the default.
 For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached 
with an EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens.
Conventions Used in this Manual 
						

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For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s 
basic operations and shooting procedures.
Chapters
Introduction
Camera basics.2
Getting Started23
Basic Shooting
Fully automatic shooting.51
Image Settings59
Setting the AF and Drive Modes87
Advanced Operations
Advanced shooting features.
99
Live View shooting
Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor.135
Shooting Movies153
Image Playback165
Post-Processing Images191
Sensor Cleaning199
Printing Images205
Customizing the Camera219
Reference243
Software Start Guide281
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Introduction2
Item Check List.................................................................................................. 3
Conventions Used in this Manual ...................................................................... 4
Chapters ............................................................................................................ 5
Index to Features ............................................................................................ 10
Handling Precautions ...................................................................................... 12
Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................ 14
Nomenclature .................................................................................................. 16
Getting Started23
Charging the Battery ....................................................................................... 24
Installing and Removing the Battery ................................................................ 26
Turning on the Power ...................................................................................... 27
Installing and Removing the CF Card.............................................................. 29
Attaching and Detaching a Lens ..................................................................... 31
About the Lens Image Stabilizer...................................................................... 33
Basic Operation ............................................................................................... 34
Q Using the Quick Control Screen ................................................................ 38
3  Menu Operations ................................................................................... 40
Before You Start .............................................................................................. 42 Setting the Interface Language .................................................................... 42
Setting the Date, Time, and Zone ................................................................ 43
Formatting the Card ..................................................................................... 45
Set the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off ....................................................... 46
Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings .............................................. 47
Displaying the Grid and Electronic Level ......................................................... 49
Basic Shooting 51
1 Fully Automatic Shooting .......................................................................... 52
1  Full Auto Techniques ................................................................................ 54
C  Creative Auto Shooting ............................................................................. 55
Setting the Image Review Time ................................................................... 58
Image Settings 59
Setting the Image-recording Quality ................................................................ 60
i: Setting the ISO Speed ............................................................................. 64
A  Selecting a Picture Style ......................................................................... 66
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Contents
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A Customizing a Picture Style .....................................................................68
A  Registering a Picture Style .......................................................................70
B : Setting the White Balance .......................................................................72
O Custom White Balance ...........................................................................73
P  Setting the Color Temperature ...............................................................74
u  White Balance Correction ...........................................................................75
Auto Lighting Optimizer ....................................................................................77
Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction ...........................................................78
Creating and Selecting a Folder.......................................................................80
Changing the File Name ..................................................................................82
File Numbering Methods ..................................................................................84
Setting the Color Space ...................................................................................86
Setting the AF and Drive Modes 87
f: Selecting the AF Mode..............................................................................88
S  Selecting the AF Area ................................................................................91
AF Area Selection Modes ................................................................................93
When Autofocus Fails ......................................................................................96 MF: Manual Focusing ...................................................................................96
i  Selecting the Drive Mode ...........................................................................97
j  Using the Self-timer ....................................................................................98
Advanced Operations 99
d: Program AE ..............................................................................................100
s : Shutter-Priority AE .................................................................................102
f : Aperture-Priority AE ...............................................................................104
Depth of Field Preview ................................................................................105
a : Manual Exposure .....................................................................................106
q  Selecting the Metering Mode ...................................................................107
Setting Exposure Compensation....................................................................108
h  Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ............................................................109
A  AE Lock ....................................................................................................110
F : Bulb Exposures ........................................................................................111
Mirror Lockup .................................................................................................113
R  Remote Control Shooting ............................................................................114
D  Using the Built-in Flash ..............................................................................115
Setting the Flash ............................................................................................119
Using Wireless Flash .....................................................................................123
External Speedlites ........................................................................................133 
						

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Live View Shooting135
A Live View Shooting.................................................................................. 136
Shooting Function Settings ........................................................................... 139
z  Menu Function Settings ........................................................................... 140
Using AF to Focus ......................................................................................... 142
Focusing Manually......................................................................................... 149
Shooting Movies 153
k Shooting Movies ...................................................................................... 154
Shooting Function Settings ........................................................................... 159
x Menu Function Settings ......................................................................... 160
Image Playback 165
x Image Playback....................................................................................... 166
B  Shooting Information Display ............................................................. 167
H  I  Searching for Images Quickly ............................................................ 169
u /y  Magnified View ................................................................................... 171
b Rotating the Image ................................................................................... 172
Setting Ratings .............................................................................................. 173
Q  Quick Control During Playback ................................................................ 175
k Enjoying Movies ...................................................................................... 177
k Playing Movies ........................................................................................ 179
X  Editing the Movie’s First and Last Scenes ............................................... 181
Slide Show (Auto Playback) .......................................................................... 182
Viewing the Images on TV............................................................................. 184
K  Protecting Images .................................................................................... 186
L  Erasing Images......................................................................................... 187
Changing Image Playback Settings............................................................... 189 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness ....................................................... 189
Auto Rotation of Vertical Images ................................................................ 190
Post-Processing Images 191
R Processing RAW Images with the Camera ........................................... 192
S  Resize ...................................................................................................... 197
Sensor Cleaning 199
f Automatic Sensor Cleaning ................................................................... 200
Appending Dust Delete Data ......................................................................... 201
Manual Sensor Cleaning ............................................................................... 203 
						

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Contents
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Printing Images205
Preparing to Print ...........................................................................................206
wPrinting......................................................................................................208
Trimming the Image ....................................................................................213
W  Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ...........................................................215
W  Direct Printing with DPOF ........................................................................218
Customizing the Camera 219
Setting Custom Functions ..............................................................................220
Custom Functions ..........................................................................................221
Custom Function Settings ..............................................................................222
C.Fn I : Exposure ................................................................................222
C.Fn II : Image .....................................................................................224
C.Fn III : Autofocus/Drive ......................................................................225
C.Fn IV : Operation/Others....................................................................231
C.Fn IV -1 : Custom Controls ....................................................................233
Registering My Menu .....................................................................................238
w  Register Camera User Settings................................................................239
Setting Copyright Information.........................................................................241
Reference 243
B Button Functions....................................................................................244
Checking the Battery Information ...................................................................246
Using a Household Power Outlet ...................................................................250
Replacing the Date/Time Battery ...................................................................251
System Map ...................................................................................................252
Function Availability Table .............................................................................254
Menu Settings ................................................................................................256
Troubleshooting Guide ...................................................................................261
Error Codes ....................................................................................................267
Specifications .................................................................................................268
Software Start Guide 281
Software Start Guide ......................................................................................282
Index ..............................................................................................................286 
						

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Power
Battery• Charging  p.24
• Battery check  p.28
• 
Battery information check  p.246
Power outlet  p.250
Auto power off  p.46
Lens
Attaching/Detaching  p.31
Zoom  p.32
Image Stabilizer  p.33
Basic Settings 
(Menu Functions)
Language  p.42
Date/Time/Zone  p.43
LCD brightness  adjustment  p.189
Beeper  p.256
Release shutter  without card  p.29
Recording Images
Format  p.45
Create/select a folder  p.80
File name  p.82
File No.  p.84
Image Quality
Image-recording quality  p.60
One-touch RAW+JPEG  p.63
ISO speed  p.64
Picture Style  p.66
White balance  p.72 
Color space  p.86
 Image improvement features
• Auto Lighting Optimizer  p.77
• Lens peripheral illumination  correction  p.78
• Noise reduction  for long exposures  p.224
• Noise reduction  for high ISO speeds  p.224
• Highlight tone priority  p.225
AF
 AF mode  p.88
 AF point selection  p.91
 AF area selection mode  p.93
• Limited  p.228
 Manual focusing  p.96
Metering
Metering mode  p.107
Drive
Drive modes  p.97
 Maximum burst  p.62
Shooting
Electronic level  p.50
 Creative Auto  p.55
 Program AE  p.100
 Shutter-priority AE  p.102
 Aperture-priority AE  p.104
 Manual exposure  p.106
 Bulb  p.111
 Mirror lockup  p.113
 Quick Control screen  p.38
Index to Features