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You can set the auto power-off time for the camera to turn off 
automatically after a set time of idle operation. If you do not want the 
camera to turn off automatically, set this to [Off]. If the camera turns off 
automatically, just press the shutter button halfway to turn it on again.
1Select [Auto power off].
¡Select the [ c] tab.
¡ Press the < V> key to select [ Auto
power off ], then press < 0>.
2Set the desired time.
¡ Press the < V> key to select the 
desired time, then press < 0>.
3Set the power-off time/Auto power off
3 CF Card Reminder
This prevents shooting if there is no CF card in the camera. This can be set in all shooting modes.
1Select [Shoot w/o card].
¡ Select the [ c] tab.
¡ Press the < V> key to select [ Shoot
w/o card ], then press < 0>.
2Select [Off].
¡ Press the < V> key to select [ Off],
then press < 0>.
If [Off ] has been set and you press the shutter button while there is no CF 
card in the camera, “ no CF” will be displayed in the viewfinder.  
						

							
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You can adjust the sharpness of the viewfinder image. By adjusting the 
diopter to suit your eyesight, you can see a sharp viewfinder image 
even without eyeglasses. The camera’s adjustable dioptric range is -3 
dpt to +1 dpt.
Turn the dioptric adjustment 
knob.
¡Turn the knob left or right until the AF 
points in the viewfinder look sharp.
¡ The illustration shows the knob at the 
standard setting (-1 dpt).
Dioptric Adjustment
If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder 
image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, optional) is recommended.
To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera 
shake.
¡Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand, and press your 
both elbows lightly against your body.
¡ Hold the lens bottom with your left hand.
¡ Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder.
¡ To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other 
instead of lining up both feet.
Holding the Camera
Horizontal shooting Vertical shooting  
						

							
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Fully AutomaticShooting
This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on 
the Mode Dial for quick and easy shooting. In each mode 
<
1>      , the AF mode, 
metering mode, ISO speed, etc., are set automatically to suit 
the subject. In these modes, all you do is point and shoot. In 
addition, to help prevent mistakes caused by operating the 
camera improperly, shooting-related buttons like <
Z>
      are disabled in these 
modes. So you need not worry about accidental errors.
Set the Mode Dial to one of
the following modes: < 1>
< 2 > < 3 >  < 5 > 
< 7 >
¡ The shooting procedure is the 
same as for “ 1 Using Full 
Auto” (p.44).
¡
To see what is set automatically 
in the Basic Zone modes, see 
“Function Availability Table” 
(p.152).
Basiczone  
						

							
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All you do is point the camera and press the shutter button. Everything 
is automatic so it is easy to photograph any subject. With seven AF 
points to focus the subject, anyone can easily take nice pictures.
1Set the Mode Dial to .
sThe AF mode will be set to 
, the drive mode will be 
set to < u>, and the metering mode 
will be set to < q> automatically.
2Aim any AF point over the 
subject.
¡ Out of the seven AF points, the one 
covering the closest subject is 
selected automatically to achieve 
focus.
3Focus the subject.
¡Press the shutter button halfway to focus.sThe dot  inside the AF point achieving 
focus flashes briefly in red. At the same 
time, the beeper will sound and the focus 
confirmation light <
o> will light.s The shutter speed and aperture value 
will be set automatically and 
displayed in the viewfinder and on the 
LCD panel. ( 0)
s If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-
up automatically.
s
Under low-light conditions, if the focus 
cannot be achieved with the AF, AF-
assist beam is fired automatically. (p.74)
4Check the display.
1  Using Full Auto
AF point
Shutter speed
Aperture
Focus confirmation light  
						

							
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1 Using Full Auto
5Take the picture.
¡Compose the shot and press the 
shutter button completely.
s The captured image will be displayed 
for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
¡ To view the images recorded on the 
CF card, press the < x> button. 
(p.107)
¡ While focusing with < AF>, do not touch the focusing ring at the front of 
the lens.
¡ If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after 
achieving focus may throw off the focus.
¡ When the CF card becomes full, the CF Full warning “ FuLL CF” will
appear in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel and shooting will be 
disabled. Replace the CF card with one that is not full.
¡ If something obstructs the built-in flash from popping up, “ Err 05” will
blink on the LCD panel. If this happens, set the power switch to < 2>
and < 1> again.
¡ Using a non-Canon lens with an EOS camera may not result in proper 
camera or lens operation.
¡When focus is achieved, the focus and exposure setting will also be 
locked.
¡ If the focus confirmation light < o> blinks, the picture cannot be taken. 
(p.76)
¡ The dot <  .
> in multiple AF points may flash in red at the same time. This 
indicates that focus has been achieved at all those AF points.
¡ In the Basic Zone modes (except < 3> < 5 > ), the built-in flash 
will pop up and fire automatically in low-light or backlit conditions. To 
retract the flash, push it back down.
¡ You can disable the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved. Set 
the [ z Beep ] menu item. (p.50)
¡ The image review time after image capture can be changed with the 
menu’s [ x Review time ] setting. (p.104)
¡ If you want to freely select the AF point for focusing, set the Mode Dial to 
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Just select a shooting mode suiting the target subject, and you can 
easily obtain the best results.This mode blurs the background to make the 
human subject stand out.
¡Holding down the shutter button executes 
continuous shooting.
¡ To increase the background blur, use a telephoto 
lens and fill the frame with the subject from the 
waist up. Or have the subject stand farther away 
from the background.
s The AF mode will be set to < X>, the 
drive mode will be set to < i>, and the metering 
mode will be set to < q> automatically.
This is for wide scenic views, night scenes, 
etc.
¡ Using a wide-angle lens will further enhance the 
depth and breadth of the image.
s The AF mode will be set to < X>, the 
drive mode will be set to < u>, and the metering 
mode will be set to < q> automatically.
Use this mode to take close-up shots of 
flowers, insects, etc.
¡ Focus the subject at the lens’ closest focusing 
distance as much as possible.
¡ To obtain a larger magnification, use the 
telephoto end of a zoom lens.
¡ For better close-ups, an EOS-dedicated macro 
lens and Macro Ring Lite (both optional) are 
recommended.
s The AF mode will be set to < X>, the 
drive mode will be set to < u>, and the metering 
mode will be set to < q> automatically.
Basic Zone Modes
2Portrait
3Landscape
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Basic Zone Modes
This is for fast-moving subjects when you 
want to freeze the action.
¡The camera will first track the subject with the center 
AF point. Focus tracking will then continue with any 
of the seven AF points covering the subject.
¡While you press the shutter button, focusing will 
continue for continuous shooting.
¡ Using a telephoto lens is recommended.
¡
When focus is achieved, the beeper will sound softly.s The AF mode will be set to < Z>, the drive 
mode will be set to < i>, and the metering mode 
will be set to < q> automatically.
This mode is for shooting people outside at 
twilight or at night. The flash illuminates the 
subject and a slow sync speed captures a 
natural-looking exposure of the background.
¡ If you want to shoot a night scene without people, 
use the < 3> mode instead.
¡
Tell the subject to keep still even after the flash fires.s The AF mode will be set to < X>, the 
drive mode will be set to < u>, and the metering 
mode will be set to < q> automatically.
You can disable the flash when you do not 
want it to fire.
¡ The built-in flash or any external Speedlite will 
not fire.
s The AF mode will be set to < 9>, the drive 
mode will be set to < u>, and the metering 
mode will be set to < q> automatically.
5Sports
6Night Portrait
7Flash off
In the  mode, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. In the  or 
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Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. You can use self-timer in any Basic Zone mode or Creative Zone mode.
1Select .
¡Look at the LCD panel and press the 
 button to select < Q>.
2Focus the subject.
¡Look in the viewfinder and press the 
shutter button halfway to check that the 
focus confirmation light <
o> is on and 
the exposure setting is displayed.
3Take the picture.
¡ Look through the viewfinder and 
press the shutter button completely.
s The beeper will sound, the self-timer 
lamp will start blinking, and the shot 
will be taken about 10 sec. later.
During the first 8 sec., the beeper 
beeps slowly and the lamp blinks slowly. 
Then during the final 2 sec., the beeper 
beeps faster and the lamp stays lit.
sDuring the self-timer operation, the 
LCD panel counts down the seconds 
until the picture is taken.
j Self-timer Operation
Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button to 
start the self-timer. Doing so will throw off the focus.
¡ Use a tripod when you use the self-timer.
¡ To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the < iQ > button.
¡ When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock (p.75) for 
an object at about the same distance as where you will be.
¡ You can also silence the beeper. (p.50)  
						

							
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With Remote Controller RC-1 or RC-5 (optional), you can shoot remotely up to about 5 meters/16.4 ft. directly in front of the camera.
1Select .
¡Look at the LCD panel and press the 
 button to select < Q>.
2Take the picture.
¡Point the remote controller toward the 
camera’s remote control sensor and 
press the transmit button.
s The camera will autofocus.
s When focus is achieved, the self-
timer lamp will light and the picture 
will be taken.
R Wireless Remote Control
Remote control sensor
Camera misoperation may occur near certain types of fluorescent light. 
During wireless remote control, try to keep the camera away from 
fluorescent light.  
						

							
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During self-timer or remote control operation when your eye does not 
cover the viewfinder eyepiece, stray light may enter the eyepiece and 
throw off the exposure. To prevent this, use the eyepiece cover 
(attached to the neck strap) to cover the eyepiece.
1Remove the eyecup.
¡From the bottom of the eyecup, push 
it upward to remove.
2Attaching the Eyepiece Cover
¡Slide the eyepiece cover down into 
the eyepiece groove to attach it.
Using the Eyepiece Cover
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3Silencing the Beeper
You can disable the beeper so it does not sound in any shooting mode.
1Select [Beep].
¡ Select the [ z] tab.
¡ Press the < V> key to select 
[ Beep ], then press < 0>.
2Select [Off].
¡ Press the < V> key to select [ Off],
then press < 0>.