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8Mode DialBasic Zone Creative Zone
  Evaluative
  Partial
  Spot
 
 
Program shift
 
  AEB
 
AE lock
 
Depth-of-field preview
 Single
 Continuous
 
 
2 sec. self-timer
 
  Auto
 
Manual
 
Flash off
 
Red-eye reduction
 FE lock
  
Live View shooting
Flash exposure 
compensation
Center-weighted 
average
Drive
Exposure
Metering mode
Built-in flash
Exposure 
compensation
Continuous shots 
after self-timer 10 sec. self-timer/
Remote control
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If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this 
Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your 
dealer or nearest Canon Service Center.
  The battery is not properly installed in the camera. (p.26)
 Recharge the battery. (p.24)
 Make sure the battery compartment cover is closed. (p.26)
 Make sure the card slot cover is closed. (p.31)
 Press the < B> button.
  If the power is cut off while an image is being recorded to the card, the 
access lamp will light/blink for a few sec. After the image is recorded to 
the card, the camera turns off automatically.
  Use a fully-charged battery. 
(p.24)
 The rechargeable battery will degrade after repeated use. Purchase a 
new one.
  Auto power off is in effect. If you do not want auto power off to take 
effect, set the [ 5 Auto power off ] menu to [Off].
  Even if [ 5 Auto power off ] has been set to [ Off], the LCD monitor will 
turn off after the camera is idle for 30 min. Press the < B> button to 
turn on the LCD monitor.
Troubleshooting Guide
Power
The camera does not operate even when the power switch is
set to < 1>.
The access lamp still blinks e ven when the power switch is
set to < 2>.
The battery becomes exhausted quickly.
The camera turns off by itself.
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Troubleshooting Guide
 The card is not properly inserted. (p.31)
 If the card is full, replace the card or delete unnecessary images to 
make room. 
(p.31, 130)
 If you try to focus in the One-Shot AF mode while the focus 
confirmation light < o> in the viewfinder blinks, a picture cannot be 
taken. Press the shutter button halfway again to focus, or focus 
manually. (p.
37, 62)
  Slide the card’s write-protect switch to the Write/Erase setting.
  If dust is adhering to the LCD monitor, wipe with a lens cloth or soft 
cloth.
  In low or high temperatures, the LCD monitor display may seem slow 
or it might look black. It will return to normal at room temperature.
  Set the lens focus mode switch to < AF>. (p.
33)
  To prevent camera shake, hold the camera still and press the shutter 
button gently. (p.
36, 37)
  If a card error message is displayed, see page 40 or 175.
  The built-in flash’s pop-up mechanism moves slightly. This is normal.
Shooting
No images can be shot or recorded.
The LCD monitor does not display a clear image.
The image is out of focus.
The card cannot be used.
The camera makes a noise when it is shaken.
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 If you shoot continuously with the built-in flash at short intervals, the 
flash might stop operating to protect the flash unit.
  If the image has been erase-protected, it cannot be erased. (p.
129)
  The correct date and time has not been set. (p.29)
  Make sure the video cable plug is connected all the way in. (p.
128)
  Set the video OUT format (NTSC/PAL) to the same video format as 
the TV. (p.169)
  Use the video cable that came with the camera. (p.
128)
The built-in flash does not fire.
Image Review & Operation
The image canno t be erased.
The shooting date and time displayed is incorrect.
No image appears on  the TV screen.
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If there is a problem with the camera, an 
error message appears. Follow the on-
screen instructions.
To recover from the error screen, turn the 
power switch off and on, or remove and 
reinstall the battery.
If error 02 (Card problem) is displayed, 
remove and reinstall the card or format 
the card. This may resolve the problem.
If the same error keeps occurring, there may be a problem. Write 
down the error code and consult your nearest Canon Service 
Center.
Error Codes
Error code
Countermeasures
If an error code appears right after shooting, the picture might not have been 
captured. After the error is resolved, press the < x> button and check if the 
picture was captured.
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System Map
Eyecup Ef
Rubber Frame Ef
Eyepiece Extender 
EP-EX15
ll
E-series Dioptric 
Adjustment Lenses
Angle Finder C
Semi Hard Case  EH19-L Wide Strap
EW-100DB lll
Battery Pack LP-E5
Battery Grip BG-E5
Battery Charger
LC-E5 or LC-E5E
Battery Magazine BGM-E5A for 
size-AA batteries
Battery Magazine
BGM-E5L for two 
LP-E5 battery packs
Bundled 
Accessories
Car Battery Charger 
CBC-E5 Compact Power 
Adapter 
CA-PS700
DC Coupler  DR-E5
AC Adapter Kit
ACK-E5
220EX
ST-E2 430EX 580EX II Macro Ring Lite 
MR-14EXMacro Twin Lite 
MT-24EX
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System Map
EF-S lenses
EF lenses Remote Switch
RS-60E3
Remote
Controller RC-5
Remote
Controller RC-1
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Mac OS X
PictBridge-compatible printer
Personal computer TV/Video
PC card slot USB port
SD memory card Card reader
PCMCIA adapter
Interface Cable
IFC-200U
Interface Cable IFC-500U
Original Data  Security Kit  OSK-E3 Video Cable
VC-100
EOS DIGITALSolution Disk Software Instruction
Manual
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•TypeType:Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flashRecording media: SD memory card, SDHC memory card
Image sensor size: 22.2 mm x 14.8 mm
Compatible lenses:
Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equivalent 
focal length is approx.1.6 times the lens focal length)
Lens mount: Canon EF mount
• Image SensorType:High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensorPixels: Effective pixels: Approx. 12.20 megapixels
Total pixels: Approx. 12.40 megapixels
Aspect ratio: 3:2
Color filter system: RGB primary color filter
Low-pass filter: Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable
Dust deletion feature: (1) Automatic sensor cleaning (2) Manual cleaning of sensor
(3) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image
• Recording SystemRecording format: Design rule  for Camera File System 2.0
Image type: JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original)
RAW+JPEG  
simultaneous recording:Provided
File size: (1) Large/Fine : Approx. 4.3 MB (4272 x 2848 pixels)(2) Large/Normal : Approx. 2.2 MB (4272 x 2848 pixels)(3) Medium/Fine : Approx. 2.5 MB (3088 x 2056 pixels)(4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.3 MB (3088 x 2056 pixels)(5) Small/Fine : Approx. 1.6 MB (2256 x 1504 pixels)(6) Small/Normal : Approx. 0.8 MB (2256 x 1504 pixels)(7) RAW  : Approx. 15.3 MB (4272 x 2848 pixels)* Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed,  Picture Style, etc.
File numbering: Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset
• Image ProcessingColor space: sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture Styles: Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful,  Monochrome, User Def. 1 - 3
White balance: Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, white fluorescent  light, flash, custom
Specifications
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Specifications
Color temperature 
compensation: White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments
White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments* Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possibleColor temperature information transmission:Provided
Noise reduction: Noise reduction for long exposures High ISO speed noise reduction
Automatic image 
brightness correction: Auto Lighting Optimizer
Highlight tone priority: Provided
Add original image 
verification data: Provided (Verified by Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3)
• ViewfinderType: Eye-level pentamirror
Coverage: Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%
Magnification: Approx. 0.87x (-1 m
-1 with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint: Approx. 19 mm (from eyepiece lens center)
Built-in dioptric adjustment:-3.0 - +1.0 m-1 (dpt)
Focusing screen: Fixed, Precision Matte
Mirror:
Quick-return half mirror (Transmission:reflection ratio of 40:60, 
no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lenses)
Viewfinder information:AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure 
information (shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, exposure level, 
ISO speed, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, 
high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), 
monochrome shooting, white balance correction, maximum 
burst, SD memory card information
Depth-of-field preview: Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
• AutofocusType: TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection
AF points: 9 AF points
Metering range: EV -0.5 - 18 (at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100)
Focus modes:
One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)AF point selection: Automatic selection, manual selectionSelected AF point display:Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitorAF-assist beam: Small series of  flashes fired by built-in flash
Effective range: Approx. 4.0 m/13.1 ft. at center, approx. 
3.5 m/11.5 ft. at periphery
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• Exposure ControlMetering modes: 35-zone TTL full-aperture metering• Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
• Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center)
• Spot metering (approx. 4% of viewfinder at center)
• Center-weighted average metering
Metering range:
EV 1 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)Exposure control: Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up,  Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), shutter-
priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, 
manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash
ISO speed (Recommended 
Exposure Index):Basic Zone modes: ISO 100 - 800 set automatically
Creative Zone modes: ISO 100 - 1600 (in 1-stop increments), Auto
Exposure compensation:Manual: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
AEB: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
AE lock: Automatic: When focus achieved with evaluative  metering and One-Shot AF
Manual: By AE lock button
•ShutterType: Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
Shutter speeds: 1/4000 sec. to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/200 sec. 1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. 
Available range varies by shooting mode.)
Shutter release: Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self-timer: 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay or 10-sec. delay plus continuous  shooting
Remote control: Remo te Switch RS-60E3
Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5
• Built-in FlashType: Retractable, auto pop-up flash
Flash metering: E-TTL II autoflash
Guide No.: 13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet)
Recycle time: A pprox. 3 sec.
Flash-ready indicator: Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder
Flash coverage: 17mm lens angle of view
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