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C.Fn-6 Auto AF point se lection: Color Tracking
Use this function to autofocus by recognizi ng colors equivalent to skin tones. 
This function works in One-Shot AF mode when the AF area selection mode 
is set to Zone AF (manual selection of zone) or 19-point AF auto selection.
0: One-Shot AF only In One-Shot AF mode, the camera selects AF points automatically 
based on AF information and information on colors equivalent to 
skin tones. This makes focusi ng on people easier, so you can 
prioritize composition in shooting.
1: Disable AF points are automatically selected based only on AF 
information. Generally, the nearest subject will be focused on.
C.Fn-7 AF point display during focus
You can set whether or not to display the AF point(s) in the following cases: 1. 
when selecting the AF point(s), 2. when the camera is ready to shoot (before 
AF operation), 3. during AF operation, and 4. when focus is achieved.
0: Selected (constant)The selected AF point(s)  is always displayed.
1: All (constant) All 19 AF points are always displayed.
2: Selected (pre-AF, focused) The selected AF point(s) is displayed for 1, 2, and 4.
3: Selected (focused) The selected AF point(s) is displayed for 1 and 4.
4: Disable display For 2, 3, and 4, the selected AF point(s) will not be displayed.
With setting 0, focusing will take slightly longer than with setting 1.
 Even with setting 0, the expected result may not be obtained depending 
on the shooting conditions and subject.
 Under light so low that the flash emits the AF-assist beam automatically, 
AF points are selected automatically based only on AF information. (The 
AF will not use information on colors equivalent to skin tones.)
With setting 2 or 3, the AF point will not  be displayed even when focus is 
achieved with AI Servo AF. 
						

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C.Fn-8 VF display illumination
You can set whether or not the AF points in the viewfinder will light up 
in red when focus is achieved.
0: Auto
The AF points automatically li ght up in red under low light.
1: Enable The AF points light up in red regardless of the ambient light level.
2: Disable The AF points do not light up in red.
C.Fn-9 Mirror lockup
0: Disable
1: EnablePrevents camera shake due to camera vibrations in the camera 
caused by the reflex mirror ac tion (mirror shock), when shooting 
with super telephoto lenses or  close-ups (macro photography). 
See page 163 for the mirror lockup procedure.
When AI Servo AF is set, there is no illumination in red even when focus is 
achieved.
 When you press the < S> or < B> button, the AF points will be 
illuminated in red regardless of this setting.
 The aspect ratio lines (p.120), and the grid and flicker detection set with 
[52: Viewfinder display ] will also light up in red. 
						

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C.Fn IV: Operation/Others
C.Fn-10 Shutter/AE lock button
0: AF/AE lock
1: AE lock/AF
This is convenient when you want to focus and meter separately. 
Press the < A> button to autofocus, and press the shutter button 
halfway to apply AE lock.
2: AF/AF lock, no AE lock During AI Servo AF, you can press the < A> button to pause the 
AF operation momentarily. This prevents the AF from being thrown 
off by any obstacle passing between the camera and subject. The 
exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken.
3: AE/AF, no AE lock This is useful for subjec ts that keep moving and stopping 
repeatedly. During AI Servo AF, you can press the < A> button to 
start or stop the AI Servo AF operation. The exposure is set at the 
moment the picture is taken. Thus, you can set your camera, so 
that the optimum focusing and exposure can be achieved and wait 
for the decisive moment.
During Live View shooting or movie shooting
 With setting 1 or 3, press the < A> button for One-Shot AF. Also, AF will 
not take effect for shooting during touch shutter.
 With setting 2, press the shutter button halfway for One-Shot AF. 
						

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C.Fn-11 Assign SET button
You can assign a frequently-used function to < 0>. When the camera 
is ready to shoot, pressing the < 0> button will display the respective 
function setting screen.
0: Normal (disabled)
1: Image quality The image quality setting screen will appear.
2: Flash exposure compensation The flash exposure compensation setting screen will appear.
3:  LCD monitor On/Off You can turn on or off the LCD monitor.
4: Menu display The menu screen will appear.
5: ISO speed The ISO speed setting screen will appear.
6: Flash function settings The built-in flash or external  flash function setting screen will 
appear.
C.Fn-12 LCD display when power ON
0: Display on When the power switch is turned on, the shooting settings will be 
displayed (p.61).
1: Previous display status If you press the < T> button and turn off the camera while the 
LCD monitor is off, the shooting settings will not be displayed 
when you turn on the camera again. This helps to save battery 
power. The menu screens and image playback will still function 
when used.
If you press the < T> button to display the shooting settings and 
then turn off the camera, the shooting settings will be displayed 
when you turn on the camera again. 
						

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C.Fn-13 Retract lens on power off
This is to set the lens retracti on mechanism for when a gear-driven 
STM lens (such as EF40mm f/2.8 STM) is attached to the camera. You 
can set it to retract the extended lens automatically when the camera’s 
power switch is set to < OFF>.
0: Enable
1: Disable
 With auto power off, the lens will not  retract regardless of the setting.
 Before detaching the lens, make sure that it is retracted.
With setting 0, this function takes effect regardless of the lens’s focus mode 
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Under the My Menu tab, you can register up to six menu options and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently.
1Select [My Menu settings].
Under the [9 ] tab, select [My Menu 
settings ], then press < 0>.
2Select [Register to My Menu].
 Select [ Register to My Menu ], then 
press < 0>.
3Register the desired items.
 Select the item, then press < 0>.

On the confirmation dialog, select [OK] 
and press <
0> to register the item. You can register up to six items.
 To return to the screen in step 2, 
press the < M> button.
 Sort
You can change the order of the registered items in My Menu. Select 
[Sort ] and select the item whose order you want to change. Then 
press < 0>. With [ z] displayed, press the   keys to 
change the order, then press < 0>.
 Delete item/items and Delete all items
You can delete any of the registered items. [ Delete item/items] 
deletes one item at a time, and [ Delete all items] deletes all 
registered items.
 Display from My Menu
When [Enable] is set, the [ 9] tab will be displayed first when you 
display the menu screen.
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Reference
This chapter provides reference information for camera 
features, system accessories, etc.
Certification Logo
Select [54: Certification Logo Display ] and press  to 
display some of the logos of the camera’s certifications. Other 
certification logos can be found in this Instruction Manual, on the 
camera body, and on the camera’s package. 
						

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You can check the battery’s condition on the LCD monitor.
Select [Battery info.].
Under the [5 3] tab, select [ Battery 
info. ], then press < 0>.
 The battery info. screen will appear.
3  Checking the Battery Information
Battery model or household power source 
being used.
The battery level icon (p.41) is displayed.
Battery’s recharge performance level is 
displayed in one of three levels.
     (Green) : Battery’s recharge  performance is fine.
     (Green) : Battery’s recharge  performance is slightly 
degraded.
     (Red) : Purchasing a new  battery is recommended.
Battery position
The use of a genuine Canon Battery Pa ck LP-E17 is recommended. If you 
use batteries that are not genuine Canon products, this camera’s full 
performance may not be attained or malfunction may result.
 The battery information will be displayed even when Battery Grip BG-
E18 is used. If two LP-E17 battery packs are attached, it displays the 
remaining battery level of the two combined.
 If a battery communication error me ssage is displayed, follow the 
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With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E18 (sold separately), you can connect the 
camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the remaining 
battery level.
1Connect the DC Coupler’s plug.
Connect the DC Coupler’s plug to the 
AC Adapter’s socket.
2Connect the power cord.
Connect the power cord as shown in 
the illustration.
 After using the camera, unplug the 
power plug from the power outlet.
3Insert the DC Coupler.
Open the battery compartment cover 
and insert the DC Coupler until it 
securely locks in place.
4Push in the DC cord.
Open the DC cord hole cover and 
install the cord as shown in the 
illustration.
 Close the battery compartment cover.
Using a Household Power Outlet
Do not connect or disconnect the power cord when the camera’s power 
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This remote controller enables you to take pictures wirelessly up to 
approx. 5 meters/16.4 feet away from the camera. You can either shoot 
immediately or use a 2-sec. delay.
 Set the drive mode to < Q> (p.114).
 Point the remote controller toward the camera’s remote control 
sensor and press the transmit button.
 The camera will autofocus.
 When focus is achieved, the self-timer lamp will light up and the 
picture will be taken.
Remote Control Shooting
Remote Controller RC-6 (Sold Separately)
Remote control sensor
 Fluorescent or LED lighting may  cause camera misoperation by 
triggering the shutter inadvertently. Try to keep the camera away from 
such light sources.
 If you point a remote controller for a TV set toward the camera and 
operate it, it may cause camera misoperation by triggering the shutter 
inadvertently.
 If flash light is emitted from a flash on another camera around this 
camera, it may cause camera misoperation by triggering the shutter 
inadvertently. Do not expose the remote control sensor to flash light from 
a flash on another camera.
Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5 (sold separately) can also be used.
 Remote control shooting is also possible with an EX-series Speedlite 
equipped with a remote-release function.
 The Remote Controller can also be used during movie shooting (p.221). 
Note that Remote Controller RC-5 cannot be used to take still photos in 
the movie shooting mode.