Canon EOS 7D Instruction Manual

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Nomenclature
Lens
Lens with a distance scale
Lens without a distance scale
Focus mode switch (p.31)Lens mount index (p.31) Contacts (p.13)
Hood mount 
(p.274)
Filter thread 
(front of lens) (p.274)
Focusing ring (p.96,149)
Zoom ring (p.32) Zoom position index (p.32)
Image Stabilizer switch (p.33) Distance scale
Focus mode switch (p.31)
Image Stabilizer switch (p.33) Lens mount index (p.31) Contacts (p.13)
Hood mount 
(p.274)
Filter thread 
(front of lens) (p.274) Focusing ring (p.96,149)
Zoom ring (p.32) Zoom position index (p.32) 
						

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Nomenclature
Battery Charger LC-E6
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6 (p.24).
Battery Charger LC-E6E
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6 (p.24).
Battery pack slot
Charge lamp
Power plug
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter 
of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed.
Power cord 
Power cord socket
Battery pack slot
Charge lamp 
						

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1
Getting Started
This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start 
shooting and basic camera operations.
Attaching the Strap
Pass the end of the strap through 
the camera’s strap mount eyelet 
from the bottom. Then pass it 
through the strap’s buckle as shown 
in the illustration. Pull the strap to 
take up any slack and make sure 
the strap will not loosen from the 
buckle.
The eyepiece cover is also 
attached to the strap (p.112).
Eyepiece cover 
						

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1Remove the protective cover.
2Attach the battery.
As shown in the illustration, attach the 
battery securely.
 To detach the battery, follow the 
above procedure in reverse.
3Recharge the battery.
For LC-E6
As shown by the arrow, flip out the 
battery charger’s prongs and insert 
the prongs into a power outlet.
For LC-E6E
Connect the power cord to the 
charger and insert the plug into the 
power outlet. 
 Recharging starts automatically and 
the charge lamp blinks in orange.

It takes about 2.5 hours to fully recharge a completely exhausted 
battery at 23°C / 73°F. The time  required to recharge the battery 
depends on the ambient temperature and battery’s charge level.
 For safety reasons, recharging in low temperatures (5°C - 10°C / 
41°F - 50°F) will take a longer time (up to 4 hours).
Charging the Battery
LC-E6
LC-E6E
Charge LevelCharge LampColorIndicator0 - 50%OrangeBlinks once per second50 - 75%Blinks twice per second75% or higherBlinks three times per secondFully chargedGreenLights on 
						

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Charging the Battery
Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used.
Even during non-use or storage, a charged battery will gradually 
discharge and lose its power.
 After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the power 
cord or prongs from the power outlet.
 You can attach the cover in a different 
orientation to indicate whether the battery 
has been recharged or not.
If the battery has been recharged, attach the 
cover so that the battery-shaped hole < > is 
aligned over the blue sticker on the battery. If the battery is 
exhausted, attach the cover in the opposite orientation.
 When not using the camera, remove the battery.
If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small amount 
of power current is released, resulting in excess discharge and shorter 
battery life. Store the battery with the protective cover attached. Storing 
the battery after it is fully charged can lower the battery’s performance.
The battery charger can also be used in foreign countries.The battery charger is compatible with a 100 V AC to 240 V AC 50/60 Hz 
power source. If necessary, attach a commercially-available plug adapter for 
the respective country or region. Do not attach any portable voltage 
transformer to the battery charger. Doing so can damage the battery charger.
If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after being fully 
charged, the battery has worn out.
Check the battery’s recharge performance (p.246) and purchase a 
new battery.
Tips for Using the Battery and Charger
 If the battery’s remaining capacity (p.246) is 94% or higher, the battery 
will not be recharged.
 After disconnecting the charger’s power plug, do not touch the charger 
power plug (prongs) for at least 3 sec.
 The charger cannot charge any battery other than Battery Pack LP-E6. 
						

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Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E6 into the camera. The 
camera’s viewfinder will become bright when a battery is installed, 
and darken when the battery is removed.
1Open the battery compartment 
cover.
 Slide the lever as shown by the arrow 
and open the cover.
2Insert the battery.
Insert the end with the battery 
contacts.
 Insert the battery until it locks in 
place.
3Close the cover.
Press the cover to close it.
Open the cover and remove the 
battery.
Press the battery release lever as shown 
by the arrow and remove the battery.
To prevent short circuiting, be sure to 
attach the protective cover to the 
battery.
Installing and Removing the Battery
Installing the Battery
Removing the Battery
Only the Battery Pack LP-E6 can be used. 
						

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 : The camera turns on.
< 2> : The camera is turned off and 
does not operate. Set to this 
position when not using the 
camera.
 Whenever you set the power switch to < 1> or , the sensor 
cleaning will be executed automatical ly. During the sensor cleaning, 
the LCD monitor will display < f>. Even during the sensor 
cleaning, you can still shoot by pressing the shutter button halfway 
(p.35) to stop the sensor cleaning and take a picture.
 If you repeatedly turn the power switch < 1>/ at a short 
interval, the < f> icon might not be displayed. This is normal and 
not a problem.
 To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after about 
1 minute of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, just press 
the shutter button halfway (p.35).
 You can change the auto power-off time with the menu’s [ 5 Auto 
power off ] setting (p.46).
Turning on the Power
About the Automatic  Self-Cleaning Sensor
About Auto Power Off
If you set the power switch to  while an image is being recorded to 
the card, [ Recording ... ] will be displayed and the power will turn off after 
the card finishes recording the image. 
						

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Turning on the Power
When the power switch is set to , the battery level will be 
indicated in one of six levels: A blinking battery icon ( b) indicates 
that the battery will be exhausted soon.
Battery Life
The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6, no Live 
View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing 
standards.
 Battery Grip BG-E7 approximately doubles the number of possible shots with 
two LP-E6 batteries installed. With size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries, the number 
of possible shots at 23°C / 73°F is approx. 400 shots without flash use and 
approx. 300 shots with 50% flash use.
Checking the Battery Level
Icon
Level (%)100 - 7069 - 5049 - 2019 - 109 - 10
TemperatureAt 23°C / 73°FAt 0°C / 32°F
No FlashApprox. 1000Approx. 900
50% Flash UseApprox. 800Approx. 750
 The number of possible shots will  decrease with any of the following 
operations:
• Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period.
• Often activating only the AF without taking a picture.
• Using the LCD monitor often.
• Using the lens Image Stabilizer.
 The lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Depending on 
the lens used, the number of possible shots may be lower.
 For battery life with Live View shooting, see page 137.
 See the [ 7 Battery info. ] menu to further check the battery’s condition 
(p.246).
 If size-AA/LR6 batteries are used in Battery Grip BG-E7, a four-level 
indicator will be displayed. ([ / ] will not be displayed.) 
						

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Although the thickness is different between the two types of CF 
(CompactFlash) cards, the camera is compatible with both types. It is 
also compatible with Ultra DMA (UDMA) cards and hard disk-type 
cards.
1Open the cover.
 Slide the cover as shown by the 
arrow to open it.
2Insert the card.
As shown in the illustration, face 
the label side toward you and 
insert the end with the small holes 
into the camera.
If the card is inserted in the wrong 
way, it may damage the camera.
The card ejection button will stick out.
3Close the cover.
 Close the cover and slide it in the 
direction shown by the arrow until it 
snaps shut.
 When you set the power switch to 
, the number of remaining shots 
will be displayed on the LCD panel.
Installing and Removing the CF Card
Installing the Card
Label side
Card ejection button
Shots remaining
 The number of shots remaining depends on the remaining capacity of 
the card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc.
 Setting the [ 1 Release shutter without card ] menu option to [Disable] 
will prevent you from forgetting to install a card (p.256). 
						

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Installing and Removing the CF Card
1Open the cover.
Set the power switch to < 2>.
 Make sure the access lamp is off, 
then open the cover.
2Remove the card.
Press the card ejection button.
 The card will come out.
 Close the cover.
Removing the Card
Access lamp
Card ejection button
 The access lamp lights or blinks while the picture is taken, when 
data is being transferred to the card and when data is being 
recorded, read, or erased on the  card. While the access lamp is lit 
or blinking, never do any of the following. Doing so may damage 
the image data. It may also damage the card or camera.
• Opening the card slot cover.
• Removing the battery.
• Shaking or banging the camera around.
 If the card already contains recorded images, the image number might 
not start from 0001 (p.84).
 If a card-related error message is displayed on the LCD monitor, remove 
and reinstall the card. If the error persists, use a different card.
If you can transfer all the images in the card to a computer, transfer all 
the images and then format the card (p.45). The card may then return to 
normal.

When holding a hard disk-type card, always hold its sides. You may 
damage the card by holding its flat surfaces. Compared to CF cards, hard 
disk-type cards are more vulnerable to vibration and phy sical shock. If 
you use such a card, be careful not to subject the camera to vibration or 
physical shock especially while recording or displaying images.