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The built-in flash and external Speedlite settings can be set with the 
camera’s menu. You can use the camera’s menu to set the external 
Speedlite function settings only if an EX-series Speedlite compatible 
with this function is attached.
The setting procedure is the same as when setting a camera menu 
function.
Select [Flash control].
  Under the [ z2] tab, select [Flash 
control ], then press < 0>.
X The flash control screen will appear.
  Normally, set this to [Enable ].
  If [Disable] is set, neither the built-
in flash nor the external Speedlite 
will fire.  This is useful when you only 
want to use the flash’s AF-assist 
beam.
  For normal flash exposures, set this 
to [Evaluative].
  [Average] is for advanced users. As 
with an external Speedlite, the 
metering area is averaged. Flash 
exposure compensation may be 
necessary.
3  Setting the Flash N
[Flash firing]
[E-TTL II meter.]
Even if [Flash firing ] is set to [Disable], if focus is diffic ult to achieve in low 
light, the built-in flash may  still fire a series of flashes (AF-assist beam, 
p.106).
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You can set the flash sync speed for 
flash photography in the aperture-priority 
AE (f) mode.
  : Auto
The flash sync speed is set automatically within a range of 1/200 
sec. to 30 sec. to suit the scene’s brightness. High-speed sync is 
also possible.
  : 1/200-1/60 sec. auto
Prevents a slow shutter speed from  being set in low-light conditions. 
It is effective for preventing subject blur and camera shake. 
However, while the subject will be properly exposed with the flash, 
the background may come out dark.
  : 1/200 sec. (fixed)
The flash sync speed is fixed at 1/ 200 sec. This more effectively 
prevents subject blur and camera shake than with [ 1/200-1/60 sec. 
auto ]. However, in low light, the subject’s background will come out 
darker than with [ 1/200-1/60 sec. auto ].
[Flash sync. speed in Av mode]
If [1/200-1/60 sec. auto] or [ 1/200 sec. (fixed)] is set, high-speed sync is 
not possible in the < f> mode.
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3 Setting the FlashN
You can set the functions in the tabl e below. The functions displayed under 
[External flash func. setting] will vary depending on the Speedlite model.
  Select [Built-in flash settings ] or 
[External flash func. setting ].
X The flash functions will be displayed. 
With [ Built-in flash settings], the 
highlighted functions can be selected 
and set.
[Built-in flash settings] and [External flash func. setting] Functions
*For [ FEB] (Flash exposure  bracketing), [Wireless functions ] and [Zoom], refer 
to the Speedlite’s instruction manual.
[Built-in flash settings] and [External flash func. setting]
Function[Built-in flash  settings][External flash func.  setting]Page
Flash mode Fixed to E-TTL IIk234
Shutter 
synchronizationkk234
FEB*k
Wireless 
functions*k
Flash exposure 
compensationkk124
E-TTL II flash 
metering kk
231
Zoom*k
[Built-in flash settings ][External flash func. setting ]
Flash mode
Flash zoom (Flash 
coverage)
Flash exposure 
compensation
Wireless functions
Shutter 
synchronization
Flash exposure 
bracketing
Sample screen
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 Flash mode
When using an external Speedlite,  you can select the flash mode to 
suit your desired flash shooting.
 [E-TTL II ] is the standard mode of 
EX-series Speedlites for automatic 
flash shooting.
  [Manual flash ] is for advanced users 
who want to set the [ Flash output] 
(1/128 to 1/1 ) themselves.
  Regarding other flash modes, refer to 
the instruction manual of an external 
Speedlite compatible with the 
functions.
  Shutter synchronization
Normally, set this to [ 1st curtain] so that the flash fires immediately 
after the exposure starts.
If [ 2nd curtain ] is set, the flash will fi re right before the shutter 
closes. When this is combined with  a slow shutter speed, you can 
create a trail of light such as from car headlights at night. With E-TTL 
II (autoflash exposure), two flas hes will be fired: Once when you 
press the shutter button complete ly, and once immediately before 
the exposure ends. Also, with shutter speeds faster than 1/30 sec., 
1st curtain synchronization will automatically take effect.
If an external Speedlite is attached, you can also select [ Hi-speed] 
( e ). For details, refer to the Speedlite’s instruction manual.
  Flash exposure compensation
See “Flash Exposure Compensation” on page 124.
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3 Setting the FlashN
The Custom Functions displayed under [ External flash C.Fn setting] 
will vary depending on the Speedlite model.
1Display the Custom Function.
  With the camera ready to shoot with 
an external Speedlite, select 
[External flash C.Fn setting ], then 
press < 0>.
2Set the Custom Function.
 Press the < Y>  keys to select 
the function number, then set the 
function. The procedure is the same 
as setting the camera’s Custom 
Functions (p.298).
1Select [Clear settings].
  Under the [ z2: Flash control ] tab, 
select [Clear settings ], then press 
< 0 >.
2Select the settings to be cleared.
 Select [Clear built-in flash set. ], 
[Clear external flash set. ], or [Clear 
ext. flash C.Fn set. ], then press 
< 0 >.
  When you select [OK ], the respective 
flash settings will be cleared.
Setting the External Speedlite Custom Functions
Clearing the Settings
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Whenever you set the power switch to  or , the Self 
Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to aut omatically shake off the dust on 
the front of the sensor. Normally, you need not pay attention to this 
operation. However, you can choose  to perform sensor cleaning at any 
time, or disable it.
1Select [Sensor cleaning].
 Under the [ 53] tab, select [Sensor 
cleaning], then press < 0>.
2Select [Clean nowf].
 Select [Clean now f], then press 
< 0 >.
  Select [OK ], then press < 0>.
X The screen will indicate that the 
sensor is being cleaned. (A small 
sound may be heard.) Although there 
will be a shutter sound during the 
cleaning, no picture is taken.
  In step 2, select [ Auto cleaningf] and set it to [ Disable].
X The sensor cleaning will no lon ger be executed when you set the 
power switch to < 1> or < 2>.
f Automatic Sensor Cleaning
Cleaning the Sensor Now
Disabling Automatic Sensor Cleaning
 For best results, perform the sensor  cleaning with the camera placed 
upright and stable on a ta ble or other flat surface.
  Even if you repeat  the sensor cleaning, the re sult will not improve much. 
Immediately after the sensor  cleaning is finished, the [Clean now
f] 
option will remain  disabled temporarily.
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Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust 
that may be visible on captured images . However, in case visible dust 
still remains, you can append the Du st Delete Data to the image for 
erasing the dust spots later. The Dust  Delete Data is used by Digital 
Photo Professional (provided softwa re, p.366) to erase the dust spots 
automatically.
 Prepare a solid white object such as a sheet of paper.
  Set the lens focal length to 50 mm 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 [ z3] tab, select [Dust 
Delete Data ], then press < 0>.
2Select [OK].
 Select [OK ] and press < 0>. After 
the automatic self-cleaning of the 
sensor is performed, a message will 
appear. Although there will be a 
shutter sound during the cleaning, no 
picture is taken.
3  Appending Dust Delete Data N
Preparation
Obtaining the Dust Delete Data
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3Shoot 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.
X
The picture will be taken in aperture-
priority AE mode at an aperture of f/22.
  Since the image will  not be saved, the 
data can still be obta ined even if there 
is no card in the camera.
X When the picture is taken, the camera 
will start collecting 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, an error message will 
appear. Follow the “Preparation” 
procedure on the preceding page, then 
select [
OK]. Take the picture again.
After the Dust Delete Data is obt ained, it is appended to all the JPEG 
and RAW images captured thereafter.  Before an important shoot, it is 
recommended to update the Dust Delete Data by obtaining it again.
For details about using Digital Phot o Professional (provided software, 
p.366) to erase dust spots, refer  to the Software Instruction Manual 
(p.368) on the CD-ROM.
The Dust Delete Data appended to the image is so small that it hardly 
affects the image file size.
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 ma y be recognized as dust data and 
affect the accuracy of  the dust deletion with the provided software.
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Dust that could not be removed by the automatic sensor cleaning can 
be removed manually with a commerciall y-available blower, etc. Before 
cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera.
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.
1Select [Sensor cleaning].
  Under the [ 53] tab, select [Sensor 
cleaning], then press < 0>.
2Select [Clean manually].
 Select [Clean manually], then press 
.
3Select [OK].
 Select [OK ], then press < 0>.
X In a moment, the reflex mirror will 
lockup and the shutter will open.
4Clean the sensor.
5End the cleaning.
  Set the power switch to < 2>.
3  Manual Sensor Cleaning N
If you use a battery, make sure it is fully charged.
For the power source, using AC Adapter Kit ACK-E1 5 (sold separately) is 
recommended.
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 While cleaning the sensor, never  do any of the following. If the 
power is cut off, the shutter will  close and the shutter curtains and 
image sensor may get damaged.
• Setting the power switch to < 2>.
• Opening the card slot/b attery compartment cover.
  The surface of the image  sensor is extremely delicate. Clean the sensor 
with care.
  Use a plain blower without any brus h attached. A brush can scratch the 
sensor.
  Do not insert the blower tip inside th e camera beyond the lens mount. If 
the power is turned off, the shutter  will close and the shutter curtains or 
reflex mirror may get damaged.
  Never use pressurized air  or gas to clean the sensor. The blowing force 
can damage the sensor or  the spray gas can freeze on the sensor and 
scratch it.
  If the battery level becomes low whil e you clean the sensor, the beeper 
will sound as a warning.  Stop cleaning the sensor.
  If a smudge that cannot be removed  with a blower remains, having the 
sensor cleaned by a Canon Se rvice Center is recommended.
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