Canon EOS 7D Instruction Manual

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Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust 
that might be visible on captured images. However, in case visible dust 
still remains, you can append the Dust Delete Data to the image to later 
erase the dust spots. The Dust Delete Data is used by Digital Photo 
Professional (provided software) to erase the dust spots automatically.
 Get a solid-white object (paper, etc.).
 Set the lens focal length to 50mm or longer.
 Set the lens focus mode switch to < MF> and set the focus to infinity 
( ∞ ). If the lens has no distance scale,  look at the front of the lens and 
turn the focusing ring clockwise all the way.
1Select [Dust Delete Data].
 Under the [y ] tab, select [Dust 
Delete Data ], then press < 0>.
2Select [OK].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ OK], 
then press < 0>. After the automatic 
sensor cleaning ends , a message will 
appear. Although there will be a 
shutter sound, a picture is not taken.
3  Appending Dust Delete Data N
Preparation
Obtain the Dust Delete Data 
						

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3 Appending Dust Delete Data N
3Photograph a solid-white object.
At a distance of 20 cm - 30 cm / 0.7 ft. 
- 1.0 ft., fill the viewfinder with a 
patternless, solid-white object and 
take a picture.
 The picture will be taken in the 
aperture-priority AE mode with an 
aperture of f/22.
 Since the image will not be saved, the 
data can still be obtained even if there 
is no card in the camera.

When the picture is taken, the camera 
will start obtaining the Dust Delete Data. 
When the Dust Delete Data is obtained, 
a message will appear.
Select [
OK], and the menu will reappear.
If the data was not obtained 
successfully, a message to that effect 
will appear. Follow the “Preparation” 
procedure on the preceding page, then 
select [
OK]. Take the picture again.
After the Dust Delete Data is obtained, it is appended to all the JPEG 
and RAW images captured thereafter. Before an important shoot, you 
should update the Dust Delete Data by obtaining it again.
To erase dust spots automatically with the provided software, see the 
PDF Software Instruction Manual on the CD-ROM.
The Dust Delete Data appended to the image is so small that it hardly 
affects the image file size.
About the Dust  Delete Data
Be sure to use a solid-white object such as a new sheet of white paper. If the 
paper has any pattern or design, it may be recognized as dust data and 
affect the accuracy of the dust deletion with the software. 
						

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Dust which could not be removed by the automatic sensor cleaning can 
be removed manually with a blower, etc.
The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. If the 
sensor needs to be cleaned directly, having it done by a Canon 
Service Center is recommended.
Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera.
1Select [Sensor cleaning].
 Under the [6 ] tab, select [Sensor 
cleaning ], then press < 0>.
2Select [Clean manually].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ Clean 
manually ], then press < 0>.
3Select [OK].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ OK], 
then press < 0>.
 In a moment, the reflex mirror will 
lockup and the shutter will open.
 “CLn ” will blink on the LCD panel.
4End the cleaning.
Set the power switch to < 2>.
3  Manual Sensor Cleaning N
As the power source, using the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 (sold separately) 
is recommended.
 If you use the battery, make sure it is fully recharged. If a battery grip with 
size-AA/LR6 batteries is attached, manual sensor cleaning will not be 
possible. 
						

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3 Manual Sensor Cleaning N
While cleaning the sensor, never do any of the following. Doing any 
of the following will cut off the power and close the shutter. The 
shutter curtains and image sensor might get damaged.
• Setting the power switch to < 2>.
• Opening the battery compartment cover.
• Opening the card slot cover.
 The surface of the image sensor is  extremely delicate. Clean the sensor 
with care.
 Use a plain blower without any brush  attached. A brush can scratch the 
sensor.
 Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount. If 
the power is turned off, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains or 
reflex mirror might get damaged.
 Never use canned air or gas to clea n the sensor. The blowing force can 
damage the sensor or the spray gas can freeze on the sensor.
 If smear that cannot be removed with a blower remains, having the 
sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended. 
						

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Printing Images
Printing  (p.206)
You can connect the camera directly to a printer and print 
out the images in the card. The camera is compatible with 
“ w PictBridge” which is the standard for direct printing.
 Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)  (p.215)
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) enables you to print 
images recorded in the card according to your printing 
instructions such as the image selection, quantity to print, 
etc. You can print multiple images in one batch or give the 
print order to a photofinisher. 
						

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The direct printing procedure is done entirely with the camera while you look at the LCD monitor.
1Set the camera’s power switch to 
.
2Set up the printer.
For details, see the printer’s 
instruction manual.
3Connect the camera to the 
printer.
Use the interface cable provided with 
the camera.
 When connecting the cable plug to 
the camera’s < q/C > 
terminal, the cable plug’s < D> icon 
must face the front side of the 
camera.
 To connect to the printer, refer to the 
printer’s instruction manual.
4Turn on the printer.
5Set the camera’s power switch to 
.
Some printers may make a beeping 
sound.
Preparing to Print
Connecting the Camera to a Printer 
						

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Preparing to Print
6Playback the image.
Press the  button.
 The image will appear, and the < w> 
icon will appear on the upper left to 
indicate that the camera is connected 
to a printer.wPictBridge
 Movies cannot be printed.
 The camera cannot be used with printers compatible only with CP Direct 
or Bubble Jet Direct.
 Do not use any interface cable other than the one provided.
 If there is a long beeping sound in step 5, it indicates a problem with the 
printer. To find out what’s wrong, do the following:
1. Press the < x> button to playback the image.
2. Press < 0>.
3. On the print setting screen, select [ Print].
The error message will be displayed on the LCD monitor (p.214).
 You can also print RAW images taken by this camera.
 If you use the battery to power the camera, make sure it is fully charged. 
With a fully-charged battery, printing up to about 4 hours is possible.
 Before disconnecting the cable, turn off the camera and printer first. Hold 
the plug (not the cord) to pull out the cable.
 For direct printing, using the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 (sold separately) to 
power the camera is recommended. 
						

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The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the 
printer. Some settings might not be available. For details, see the 
printer’s instruction manual.
1Select the image to be printed.
Check that the < w> icon is 
displayed on the upper left of the LCD 
monitor.
 Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
image to be printed.
2Press .
 The print setting screen will appear.
3Select [Paper settings].
 Select [ Paper settings ], then press 
< 0 >.
 The paper settings screen will 
appear.
w Printing
Printer-connected icon
Print setting screen
* Depending on the printer, some settings such as the date and file number 
imprinting and trimming might not be available. Sets the printing effects (p.210).
Sets the date or file number imprinting to on 
or off.
Sets the quantity to be printed.
Sets the trimming (cropping) (p.213).
Sets the paper size, type, and layout.
Returns to the screen in step 1.
Starts the printing.
The paper size, type, and layout you have set are displayed. 
						

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wPrinting
Select the size of the paper loaded in 
the printer, then press < 0>.
 The paper type screen will appear.
 Select the type of the paper loaded in 
the printer, then press < 0>.
 When using a Canon printer and 
Canon paper, read the printer’s 
instruction manual to check what 
paper types can be used.
 The page layout screen will appear.
 Select the page layout, then press 
.
 The print setting screen will reappear.
* From the Exif data, the camera name, lens name, shooting mode, shutter 
speed, aperture, exposure compensation amount, ISO speed, white balance, 
etc., will be imprinted.
Q Setting the Paper Size
YSetting the Paper Type
U Setting the Page Layout
Bordered The print will have white  borders along the edges.
BorderlessThe print will have no white borders. If your printer cannot print 
borderless prints, the print will have borders.
Bordered cThe shooting information* will be imprinted on the border on 
9x13cm and larger prints.
xx-upOption to print 2, 4, 8, 9, 16, or 20 images on one sheet.
20-upc
35-up pOn A4 or Letter size paper, 20 or 35 thumbnails of the images 
ordered through DPOF (p.215) will be printed.
• [ 20-up c] will have the shooting information* imprinted.
DefaultThe page layout will vary depending on the printer model or its settings. 
						

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wPrinting
4Set the printing effects.
Set as necessary. If you need not set 
any printing effects, go to step 5.
 The screen display may differ 
depending on the printer.
 Select the option on the upper right 
(circled in the screenshot), then press 
.
 Select the desired printing effect, then 
press < 0>.
 If the < e> icon is displayed next to 
< z >, you can also adjust the 
printing effect (p.212).
* When you change the printing effects, it is reflected in the image displayed 
on the upper left. Note that the printed image might look slightly different 
from the displayed image which is only an approximation. This also 
applies to [Brightness] and [Adjust levels] on page 212.
Printing Effect Description
EOnThe image will be printed according to the printer’s standard 
colors. The image’s Exif data is used to make automatic 
corrections.
EOffNo automatic correction will be performed.
EVividThe image will be printed with higher saturation to produce 
more vivid blues and greens.
ENRThe image noise is reduced before printing.
0  B/WPrints in black-and-white with true blacks.
0 Cool tonePrints in black-and-white with cool, bluish blacks.
0 Warm tonePrints in black-and-white with warm, yellowish blacks.
zNaturalPrints the image in the actual colors and contrast. No 
automatic color adjustments will be applied.
zNatural MThe printing characteristics ar e the same as the “Natural” 
setting. However, this setting enables finer printing 
adjustments than with “Natural.”
E DefaultThe printing will differ depending on the printer. For details, 
see the printer’s instruction manual.