Canon EOS 7D Instruction Manual

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1Remove the caps.
Remove the rear lens cap and the 
body cap by turning them as shown 
by the arrow.
2Attach the lens.
Align the EF-S lens with the camera’s 
white EF-S lens mount index and turn 
the lens as shown by the arrow until it 
clicks in place.

When attaching a lens other than an 
EF-S lens, align the lens with the red 
EF lens mount index.
3On the lens, set the focus mode 
switch to  (autofocus).
 If it is set to  (manual focus), 
autofocus will not operate.
4Remove the front lens cap.
Attaching and Detaching a Lens
Attaching a Lens
EF-S lens mount index
EF lens mount index
Minimizing Dust
When changing lenses, do it in  a place with minimal dust.
 When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach the 
body cap to the camera.
 Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it. 
						

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Attaching and Detaching a Lens
To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens 
with your fingers.
If you want to zoom, do it before 
focusing. Turning the zoom ring after 
achieving focus may throw off the 
focus slightly.
While pressing the lens release 
button, turn the lens as shown by 
the arrow.
Turn the lens until it stops, then detach it.
Attach the rear lens cap to the detached lens.
To owners of the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens:
You can prevent the lens from extending 
out while you are carrying it around. Set 
the zoom ring to the 18mm wide-angle 
end, then slide the zoom ring lock lever 
to . The zoom ring can be 
locked only at the wide-angle end.
About Zooming
Detaching the Lens
 Do not look at the sun directly th rough any lens. Doing so may cause 
loss of vision.
 If the front part (focusing ring) of t he lens rotates during autofocusing, do 
not touch the rotating part.
Image Conversion FactorSince the image sensor size is 
smaller than the 35mm film 
format, it will look like the lens 
focal length is increased by 1.6x.Image sensor size(22.3 x 14.9 mm / 0.88 x 0.59 in.)
35mm image size (36 x 24 mm / 1.42 x 0.94 in.) 
						

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When you use the IS lens’ built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is 
corrected to obtain a less blurr ed shot. The procedure explained here is 
based on the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens as an example.
* IS stands for Image Stabilizer.
1Set the IS switch to < 1>.
Set the camera’s power switch to 
.
2Press the shutter button halfway.
The Image Stabilizer will operate.
3Take the picture.
 When the picture looks steady in the 
viewfinder, press the shutter button 
completely to take the picture.
About the Lens Image Stabilizer
 The Image Stabilizer is not effective for moving subjects.
 The Image Stabilizer may not be effect ive for excessive shaking such as 
on a rocking boat.
 With the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens, the Image Stabilizer will 
not be very effective while you move the camera to take panned shots.
The Image Stabilizer can operate with  the lens focus mode switch set to 
either < AF> or < MF>.
 If the camera is mounted on a tripod , you can save battery power by 
switching the IS switch to < 2>.
 The Image Stabilizer can operate even when the camera is mounted on 
a monopod.
 Some IS lenses enable you to switch the IS mode manually to suit the 
shooting conditions. However, the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, 
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, and EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lenses 
switch the IS mode automatically. 
						

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Turn the dioptric adjustment 
knob.
Turn the knob left or right so that the 
AF points in the viewfinder look 
sharp.
 If the knob is difficult to turn, remove 
the eyecup (p.112).
To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera 
shake.
1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly.
2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand.
3. Press the shutter button lightly with your right hand’s index finger.
4. Press your arms and elbows lightly  against the front of your body.
5. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder.
6. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other.
Basic Operation
Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity
Holding the Camera
If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder 
image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens Eg (sold separately) is recommended.
Vertical shooting
Horizontal shooting
For shooting while looking at the LCD monitor, see page 135. 
						

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Basic Operation
The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button 
halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.
Pressing halfway
This activates autofocusing and 
automatic exposure metering that sets 
the shutter speed and aperture.
The exposure setting (shutter speed and 
aperture) is displayed on the LCD panel 
and in the viewfinder (0).
Pressing completely
This releases the shutter and takes the 
picture.
Preventing Camera Shake
Camera movement during the moment of exposure is called camera 
shake. Camera shake can cause blu rred pictures. To prevent camera 
shake, note the following:
• Hold and steady the camera as shown on the previous page.
• Press the shutter button halfway to autofocus, then press the shutter button completely.
Shutter Button
 In the d /s /f /a /F  modes, pressing the < p> button will 
execute the same operation as pressing the shutter button halfway.
 If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway first 
or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it completely 
immediately, the camera will take a moment before it  takes the picture.
 Even during the menu display, image playback, and image recording, 
you can instantly go back to shooti ng-ready by pressing the shutter 
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Basic Operation
(1)After pressing a button, turn the 
< 6 > dial.
When you press a button, its function 
remains selected for 6 seconds ( 9). 
During this time, you can turn the < 6> 
dial to set the desired setting.
When the function turns off or if you 
press the shutter button halfway, the 
camera will be ready to shoot.
 Use this dial to select or set the 
metering mode, AF mode, ISO 
speed, AF point, etc.
(2)Tu r n  t h e  < 6> dial only.
While looking at the viewfinder or LCD 
panel, turn the < 6> dial to set the 
desired setting.
 Use this dial to set the shutter speed, 
aperture, etc.
The <
9> consists of eight direction 
keys and a button at the center.
 Use it to select the AF point, correct 
the white balance, move the AF point 
or magnifying frame during Live View 
shooting, scroll the playback image 
during magnified view, operate the 
Quick Control screen, etc.
You can also use it to select or set 
menu options (except [ 3 Erase 
images] and [ 5 Format ]).
6 Making Selections with the Main Dial
9 Operating the Multi-controller 
						

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Basic Operation
Before using the  dial, set the Quick Control Dial switch to .
(1)After pressing a  button, turn the 
< 5 > dial.
When you press a button, its function 
remains selected for 6 seconds ( 9). 
During this time, you can turn the <
5> 
dial to set the desired setting.
When the function turns off or if you 
press the shutter button halfway, the 
camera will be ready to shoot.
 Use this dial to select or set the white 
balance, drive mode, flash exposure 
compensation, AF point, etc.
(2)Tu r n  t h e  < 5> dial only.
While looking at the viewfinder or LCD 
panel, turn the  dial to set the 
desired setting.
 Use this dial to set the exposure 
compensation amount, the aperture 
setting for manual exposures, etc.
Turn on ( 9)/off the LCD panel 
illumination by pressing the < U> button. 
During a bulb exposure, pressing the 
shutter button completely will turn off the 
LCD panel illumination.
5 Making Selections with the Quick Control Dial
U  LCD Panel Illumination
You can do step (1) even when the Quick Control Dial switch is set to 
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The shooting settings are displayed on the LCD monitor where you can 
directly select and set the functions. This is called the Quick Control 
screen.
1Display the Quick Control screen.
 Press the < Q> button.
 The Quick Control screen will appear 
(7 ).
2Set the desired setting.
Use < 9> to select a function.
 In the < 1> (Full Auto) mode, the 
image-recording quality (p.60) and 
the drive mode for single shooting or 
10-sec. self-timer/remote control 
(p.97, 114) can be selected.
 The selected function is displayed on 
the screen’s bottom.
 Turn the <
5> or < 6> dial to 
change the setting.
3Take the picture.
 Press the shutter button completely to 
take the picture.
 The LCD monitor turns off and the 
captured image is displayed.
Q  Using the Quick Control Screen
1  (Full Auto)
d /s /f /a /F
Regarding the < C> (Creative Auto) mode, see page 55. 
						

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Q Using the Quick Control Screen
 On the Quick Control screen, select 
the function and press . The 
respective setting screen will then 
appear (except for the shutter speed 
and aperture).
 Turn the <
5> or < 6> dial to 
change the setting.
 Press < 0> to finalize the setting and 
return to the Quick Control screen.
Quick Control Scr een Nomenclature
Function Setting Display
Aperture (p.104)
Metering mode (p.107)
Flash exposure 
compensation (p.117)
AF area selection mode(p.91)
White balance (p.72)
Shutter speed (p.102)
ISO speed (p.64)
Drive mode (p.97)
AF mode (p.88)
Image-recording
quality (p.60) Picture Style (p.66)
Exposure compensation/
AEB setting (p.109)
Shooting mode* (p.20)
Highlight tone priority* 
(p.225)
Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.77)
Custom Controls (p.231)
Asterisked functions cannot be set with the Quick Control screen.
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You can set various functions with the menus such as the image-
recording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use 
the < M> button on the camera back and the < 6>  dials.
3  Menu Operations
*Some menu tabs and menu items are no t displayed in the fully-automatic 
modes.
d /s /f /a /F  Menu Screen
Ta b
Menu items Menu settings
1 Shooting
5 Set-up
9 My Menu
Fully-Automatic Modes (
1/C) Menu Screen
< 5 > 
Quick Control Dial
< M > button
 Main DialLCD monitor
 button
8 Custom Functions3 Playback