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Using Lens Filters (Sold Separately)
 Still Images  Movies
Attaching a lens filter to the camera protects the lens and allows you 
to shoot with various effects. To attach a lens filter, you will need Filter 
Adapter FA-DC67B, which is included with Lens Hood LH-DC100 (sold 
separately).
1 Attach the filter adapter.
 zMake sure the camera is off.
 zAlign the notches on the camera and the 
filter adapter and turn the adapter in the 
direction of the arrow until locked.
 zTo remove the filter adapter, turn it in the 
opposite direction.
2 Attach a filter.
 zTurn the filter in the direction of the arrow 
to attach it to the camera.
 zMake sure not to attach the filter too 
tightly. Doing so could prevent removal of 
the filter and damage the camera.
 ● We recommend the use of genuine Canon filters (67 mm dia.). ●When not using auto focus to shoot, set the manual focus option 
[Safety MF] to [On].
 ●If you use the built-in flash with the filter adapter attached, 
portions of the image may appear darker.
 ●When using the filter adapter, be sure to use only one filter at a 
time. Attaching multiple filters, or accessories such as a heavy 
lens, may cause the attachments to fall off and become damaged.
 ●Do not grip the filter adapter tightly. ●Remove the filter adapter when not using a filter or a hood.
5 Close the cover.
 zLower the cover (1) and hold it down as 
you slide the switch, until it clicks into the 
closed position (2).
6 Connect the power cord.
 zInsert one end of the power cord into the 
compact power adapter, and then plug 
the other end into a power outlet.
 zTurn the camera on and use it as desired.
 zWhen finished, turn the camera off and 
unplug the power cord from the outlet.
 ● Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while 
the camera is still on. This may erase your shots or damage the 
camera.
 ●Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to other objects. Doing 
so could result in malfunction or damage to the product.
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 ●Vignetting may occur if you use the built-in flash when the lens 
hood is attached.
Using a Remote Switch (Sold Separately)
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An optional Remote Switch RS-60E3 can be used to avoid camera shake 
that may otherwise occur when pressing the shutter button directly . This 
optional accessory is convenient when shooting at slow shutter speeds.
1 Connect the remote switch.
 z Make sure the camera is off.
 zOpen the terminal cover and insert the 
remote switch plug.
2 Shoot.
 zTo shoot, press the release button on the 
remote switch.
Using a Lens Hood (Sold Separately)
 Still Images  Movies
For wide-angle shots of backlit subjects without using the flash, attach 
optional Lens Hood LH-DC100/Filter Adapter FA-DC67B to prevent light 
outside the angle of view from entering the lens. To attach a hood, you will 
need Filter Adapter FA-DC67B, which is included with the lens hood.
 zMake sure the camera is off.
 zAttach the filter adapter as described 
in step 1 of “Using Lens Filters (Sold 
Separately)” ( =
 171).
 z
Align the lens hood mark (2) with the filter 
adapter mark (1), and turn the lens hood 
in the direction of the arrow until it locks 
in place.
 zTo remove the hood, hold down the hood 
release button (3) and turn the hood in 
the opposite direction.
 zTo attach the lens hood inverted (as 
shown) when the hood is not used, align 
the lens hood mark (2) with the filter 
adapter mark (1), and turn the lens hood 
in the direction of the arrow until it locks 
in place.
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Using an Electronic Viewfinder 
(Sold Separately)
 Still Images  Movies
Shooting is easier with an optional electronic viewfinder, which helps you 
concentrate on keeping subjects in focus.
Note that fewer shots and less recording time are available than when 
using the screen (LCD monitor) on the back of the camera. For guidelines 
on the number of shots and recording time available, see “Number of 
Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time” (=
 212).
1 Make sure the camera is off.
2 Attach the electronic viewfinder to 
the hot shoe.
 z
Remove the viewfinder cover.
 zInsert the viewfinder’s connection 
component into the hot shoe ( = 173) as 
shown until it clicks into place.
3 Adjust the electronic viewfinder to 
the desired angle.
 z You can adjust the angle of the viewfinder 
up to about 90° to suit the scene or how 
you are shooting.
Using the Hot Shoe
 Still Images  Movies
Use the hot shoe to attach an optional electronic viewfinder or external 
flash.
1 Remove the hot shoe cap.
 zPull off the cap as shown.
 zTo avoid losing the cap after removal, 
store it in the viewfinder or flash case.
2 Attaching the Hot Shoe Cap
 zAfter removing a viewfinder or flash, 
reattach the hot shoe cap to protect the 
hot shoe.
 zInsert the cap as shown.
 ● Prevent the built-in flash from rising when you attach accessories 
other than an electronic viewfinder to the hot shoe. Otherwise, 
the flash may strike the accessory. Note that the built-in flash will 
not fire.
 ●To avoid contact between the screen and any viewfinder or flash 
on the hot shoe, do not tilt the screen up when these accessories 
are attached.
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 ●Although the viewfinder is produced under extremely high-
precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the 
pixels meet design specifications, in rare cases some pixels may 
be defective or may appear as red or black dots. This does not 
indicate camera damage or affect recorded images.
 ●Some aspect ratio settings ( = 52) will cause black bars to be 
displayed on the top and bottom or left and right edges of the 
screen. These areas will not be recorded.
 ● You can switch between viewfinder and screen display by 
pressing the viewfinder’s [] button. ●If you have selected MENU ( = 31) ► [1] tab ► [Display 
Control] ► [Manual], the screen will not be activated when you 
move your eye away from the viewfinder. To activate the screen, 
press the viewfinder’s [
] button. ● Motion is displayed more smoothly (whether on the viewfinder 
or on the screen) in [], [], [], [], or [] mode 
when a viewfinder is used. If you prefer normal display and longer 
battery life, choose MENU ( =
 31) ► [1] tab ► [Display 
Mode] ► [Power Saving].
 ● Display will switch to the camera screen during Wi-Fi 
communication ( = 133) or when the on-screen keyboard 
( = 32) or Story Highlights home screen ( = 130) is displayed. ●
You can configure display brightness ( = 162) for the viewfinder 
and camera screen separately.
4 Turn the camera on and switch 
between using the screen and 
viewfinder as needed.
 z Moving the viewfinder near your eye will 
activate its display and deactivate the 
camera screen.
 zMoving the viewfinder away from your 
eye will deactivate its display and activate 
the camera screen.
5 Adjust the diopter.
 zTurn the dial to bring viewfinder images 
into sharp focus.
6 When finished, remove the 
electronic viewfinder.
 zTo remove the viewfinder from the 
camera, turn the camera off and hold 
down the viewfinder’s [UNLOCK] button 
as you remove it.
 zRemove and store the viewfinder when 
you are not using it.
 ● The viewfinder display and camera screen cannot be activated at 
the same time.
 ●Touch operations on the camera screen are not possible while the 
viewfinder display is in use.
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3 Choose shooting mode [], [], 
[], or [].
 z Flash settings can only be configured in 
these modes. In other modes, the flash 
is adjusted and fired automatically, as 
needed.
4 Configure the external flash.
 zPress the [] button, choose [Flash 
Control] on the [5] tab, and then press 
the [] button.
 z Options already set on the flash itself are 
displayed.
 zPress the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose an item, and then set the 
desired option.
 z Available items vary depending on the 
shooting mode and the flash attached 
(=
 176).
 ●
Settings for the built-in flash cannot be configured while a 
Speedlite EX series flash is attached, because that setting screen 
is no longer accessible.
 ●You can also access the setting screen by pressing the [] button 
for at least one second.
 ● 600EX-RT/580EX II only: [Flash Control] is not available if the 
external flash has been set up for stroboscopic flash.
 ●320EX only: Auto LED lighting is only available in low-light movie 
recording or in Movie mode. In this case, the [] icon is shown.
Using an External Flash (Sold Separately)
 Still Images  Movies
More sophisticated flash photography is possible with an optional 
Speedlite EX series flash. For movie shooting using an LED light, the 
optional Speedlite 320EX flash is available.
 ●This camera does not support some Speedlite EX series 
functions.
 ●Non-EX series Canon flash units may not fire correctly or may not 
fire at all, in some cases.
 ●Use of non-Canon flash units (especially high-voltage flash units) 
or flash accessories may prevent normal camera operation and 
may damage the camera.
 ●Also refer to the Speedlite EX series manual for additional 
information.
Speedlite EX Series
 Still Images  Movies
These optional flash units can provide bright lighting and meet a variety of 
flash photography needs.
1 Attach the flash.
 zMake sure the camera is off, and then 
attach the flash unit to the hot shoe.
2 Turn the flash on, and then turn the 
camera on.
 zA red [] icon is now displayed.
 zThe flash pilot lamp will light up when the 
flash is ready.
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*1 E-TTL mode is used for the flash.
*2 M mode is used for the flash.  
In [] shooting mode, E-TTL mode is also available for the flash. In this case, 
when the flash fires, flash exposure compensation set on the flash is applied to 
the flash output level set on the camera.
*3
 Can be configured only when [Flash Mode] is [Auto] and flash exposure 
compensation set on the flash is [+0]. When you adjust flash exposure 
compensation on 600EX-RT, 600EX, 580EX II, or 430EX II Speedlites, the 
camera display will be updated accordingly.
*4
 Can be configured when [Flash Mode] is [Manual]. Linked to settings on the 
flash unit.
*5
 1/64 for Speedlite 430EX II/430EX/320EX/270EX II/270EX.
*6 Configure other options on the flash unit itself. Available with Speedlite 
580EX II/600EX-RT/600EX/90EX. When this item is not set to [Off], [Shutter 
Sync.] cannot be set to [2nd-curtain]. (If [Shutter Sync.] is set to [2nd-curtain], it 
will be changed to [1st-curtain].)
*7
 Can only be configured when [Flash Mode] is [Auto].
*8 Restores all default settings. You can also restore defaults for [Safety FE] and 
[Red-Eye Lamp] by using [Reset All] on the [4] tab on the camera ( = 165).
 ●
In [] shooting mode, icons representing Smiling, Sleeping, 
Babies (Smiling), Babies (Sleeping), and Children shooting 
scenes determined by the camera are not displayed, and the 
camera does not shoot continuously ( =
 40).
Using Speedlite Bracket SB-E2 (Sold Separately)
 Still Images  Movies
 z
Using the optional Speedlite Bracket SB-E2 
can help prevent unnatural shadows next 
to subjects during vertical shooting.
 z To keep the LCD screen out of the way 
of the bracket, use the screen closed and 
facing outward.
Camera Settings Available with an External Flash 
(Sold Separately)
 Still Images  Movies
The following items are available in [], [], [], or [] mode. In 
other shooting modes, only [Red-Eye Corr.] can be configured. (With 
autoflash control, the flash always fires.) However, external flash units do 
not fire in modes that the built-in flash does not fire ( =
 195).
Item
OptionsShooting Mode
Flash Mode
Auto*1O O OO
Manual*
2O O O O
Flash Exp. 
Comp*3–3 to +3O O O O
Flash Output*41/128*5 to 1/1 (in 1/3-stop 
increments)O O O O
Shutter Sync. 1st-curtain/2nd-curtain/
Hi-speedO O O O
Wireless Func.*6Off/Optical/RadioO O O O
Red-Eye Lamp On/OffO O O O
Safety FE*7OnO O O–
Off
O O O O
Clear Flash Settings*8O O O O
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Using Headphones (Sold Separately)
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Headphones can be used to listen to audio as the camera captures it 
when you shoot, or when you play back movies.
1 Connect the headphones.
 zOpen the cover and connect the 
headphones.
2 Configure the setting.
 zPress the [] button, choose 
[3] tab ► [Headphones], press the 
[] button, and then press the [][] 
buttons to set the volume to [0].
 z Put the headphones on and press the 
[][] buttons to adjust the volume.
 ● Audio will no longer be recorded in movies you are recording if 
you accidentally connect headphones to the external microphone 
IN terminal during recording.
 ●In shooting modes other than Movie mode, audio is only sent to 
headphones during movie recording and when you are adjusting 
the volume for [Headphones] ( =
 177) or [Level] (= 76). ●
No audio is sent to headphones during remote shooting ( = 156) 
or during other Wi-Fi connections.
 ● Audio is not sent to headphones connected to the external 
microphone IN terminal. Connect headphones to the headphone jack.
Using an External Microphone
An external microphone with a mini plug (3.5 mm diameter) can be 
connected to the external microphone IN terminal ( = 4) for use in 
recording. Note that the built-in microphone is not used for recording when 
an external microphone is connected.
Open the cover and connect the 
external microphone.
 ● Any attenuator settings you have configured are also applied to 
recording with the external microphone ( = 76). ●
Connecting an external microphone will deactivate [Wind Filter] 
(= 76).
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Playback Mode
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Installing the Software
For software installation instructions, see “Installing the Software” (= 140).
Saving Images to a Computer
Using a USB cable (sold separately; camera end: Mini-B), you can 
connect the camera to the computer and save images to the computer
.
1 Connect the camera to the 
computer.
 zWith the camera turned off, open the 
cover (1). With the smaller plug of the 
USB cable in the orientation shown, 
insert the plug fully into the camera 
terminal (2).
 zInsert the larger plug of the USB cable 
in the computer’s USB port. For details 
about USB connections on the computer, 
refer to the computer user manual.
2 Turn the camera on to access 
CameraWindow.
 zPress the [] button to turn the camera 
on.
 z Mac OS: CameraWindow is displayed 
when a connection is established 
between the camera and computer.
 zWindows: Follow the steps introduced 
below.
 zIn the screen that is displayed, click the 
change program link of [].
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Using the Software
To utilize the features of the following software, download the software 
from the Canon website and install it on your computer.
 ●
CameraWindow
 -Import images to your computer
 ● Image Transfer Utility
 -Set up Image Sync ( = 153) and receive images
 ●
Map Utility
 -Use a map to view GPS information that has been added to images
 ● Digital Photo Professional
 -Browse, process and edit RAW images
 ● To view and edit movies on a computer, use preinstalled or 
commonly available software compatible with movies recorded by 
the camera.
Computer Connections via a Cable
Checking Your Computer Environment
The software can be used on the following computers. For detailed 
system requirements and compatibility information, including support in 
new operating systems, visit the Canon website.
 ●Windows 8/8.1
 ●Windows 7 SP1
 ●Mac OS X 10.9
 ●Mac OS X 10.8
When sending images to a computer via Wi-Fi, check the system 
requirements in “Checking Your Computer Environment” ( =
 140).
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 ●Windows 7: If the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the [] 
icon in the taskbar.
 ● Mac OS: If CameraWindow is not displayed after step 2, click the 
[CameraWindow] icon in the Dock.
 ●Although you can save images to a computer simply by 
connecting your camera to the computer without using the 
software, the following limitations apply.
 -It may take a few minutes after you connect the camera to the 
computer until camera images are accessible.
 -Images shot in vertical orientation may be saved in horizontal 
orientation.
 -RAW images (or JPEG images recorded with RAW images) 
may not be saved.
 -Image protection settings may be cleared from images saved 
to a computer.
 -Some problems may occur when saving images or image 
information, depending on the operating system version, the 
software in use, or image file sizes.
 z Choose [Downloads Images From Canon 
Camera] and then click [OK].
 zDouble-click [].
3 Save the images to the computer.
 zClick [Import Images from Camera], and 
then click [Import Untransferred Images].
 zImages are now saved to the Pictures 
folder on the computer, in separate 
folders named by date.
 zAfter images are saved, close 
CameraWindow, press the [] button to 
turn the camera off, and unplug the cable.
 z To view images you save to a computer, 
use preinstalled or commonly available 
software compatible with images 
captured by the camera.
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4 Turn the camera on.
 zPress the [] button to turn the camera 
on.
5 Choose an image.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose an image.
6 Access the printing screen.
 z Press the [] button, choose [], and 
press the [] button again.
7 Print the image.
 z Press the [][] buttons or turn the [] 
dial to choose [Print], and then press the 
[
] button.
 z Printing now begins.
 zTo print other images, repeat the above 
procedures starting from step 5 after 
printing is finished.
 zWhen you are finished printing, turn the 
camera and printer off and disconnect 
the cable.
 ● For Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), 
see “Printers” ( = 169). ●
RAW images cannot be printed.
Printing Images
 Still Images  Movies
Your shots can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer. 
On the camera, you can specify images to set up batch printing, prepare 
orders for photo development services, and prepare orders or print 
images for photobooks.
A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the 
sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by 
printer. Also refer to the printer manual for additional information.
Easy Print
 Still Images  Movies
Print your shots by connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible 
printer with a USB cable (sold separately; camera end: Mini-B).
1 Make sure the camera and printer 
are off.
2 Connect the camera to the printer.
 zOpen the terminal cover. Holding the 
smaller cable plug in the orientation 
shown, insert the plug fully into the 
camera terminal.
 zConnect the larger cable plug to the 
printer. For other connection details, refer 
to the printer manual.
3 Turn the printer on.
Appendix
Index
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories