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 ●For details on the relationship between the number of recording 
pixels and the number of shots that will fit on a card, see “Number 
of Shots per Memory Card” ( =
 205). ●
The file extension for JPEG images is .JPG, and the extension for 
RAW images is .CR2.
Using the Menu
 zPress the [] button, choose 
[Image quality] on the [1] tab, and then 
press the [] button ( = 29).
 z
To capture in RAW format at the same 
time, choose [] under [RAW]. Note that 
only JPEG images are captured when [−] 
is selected.
 z In [JPEG], choose the number of pixels 
and compression ratio. Note that only 
RAW images are captured when [−] is 
selected.
 zWhen finished, press the [] button to 
return to the menu screen.
 ● [RAW] and [JPEG] cannot both be set to [−].
Changing the IS Mode Settings
 Still Images  Movies
You can keep image stabilization off until the moment you shoot.
 zFollow the steps in “Deactivating Image 
Stabilization” ( = 52) to choose [Shoot 
Only].
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
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Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode)
 Still Images  Movies
Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting as follows. The camera 
automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed.
For details on available shutter speeds, see “Camera” (=
 204).
1 Enter [] mode.
 z
Set the mode dial to [].
2 Set the shutter speed.
 zTurn the [] ring to set the shutter speed.
Shutter Speed (Sec.)
Available ISO Speed (= 75)
30 – 1.3 [AUTO], [125] – [3200]
1 – 1/2000 [AUTO], [125] – [12800]
 ●In conditions requiring slower shutter speeds, there may be a 
delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes 
images to reduce noise.
 ●When shooting at low shutter speeds on a tripod, you should set 
[IS Mode] to [Off] ( = 52). ●
Orange display of the aperture value when you press the shutter 
button halfway indicates that the optimum exposure has not been 
obtained. Adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value is 
displayed in white, or use safety shift ( =
 93).
 ●
[]: Time value
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Take smarter, more sophisticated shots, and 
customize the camera for your shooting style
 ●Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera as set to the 
respective mode.
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Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture 
Values ([M] Mode)
 Still Images  Movies
Follow these steps before shooting to set your preferred shutter speed 
and aperture value to obtain the desired exposure.
For details on available shutter speeds and aperture values, see “Camera” 
(=
 204).
1 Enter [] mode.
 z
Set the mode dial to [].
2 Configure the setting.
 zTouch [] (1), choose the shutter speed 
(2), aperture value (3), or [] (4), 
and then turn the [] ring to specify a 
value.
 z When the ISO speed is fixed, an 
exposure level mark (6) based on 
your specified values is shown on the 
exposure level indicator for comparison 
to the standard exposure level (5). The 
exposure level mark is shown as [
] or 
[] when the difference from standard 
exposure exceeds 3 stops.
 z The ISO speed is determined and screen 
brightness changes when you press 
the shutter button halfway after setting 
the ISO speed to [AUTO]. If standard 
exposure cannot be obtained with your 
specified shutter speed and aperture 
value, the ISO speed is displayed in 
orange.
(
1 )
(
2 ) (
3)
( 5 )
(
6)
( 4 )
Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode)
 Still Images  Movies
Set your preferred aperture value before shooting as follows. The camera 
automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value.
For details on available aperture values, see “Camera” (
=
 204).
1 Enter [] mode.
 z
Set the mode dial to [].
2 Set the aperture value.
 zTurn the [] ring to set the aperture 
value.
 ● Orange display of the shutter speed when you press the shutter 
button halfway indicates that the optimum exposure has not been 
obtained. Adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed is 
displayed in white, or use safety shift (see below).
 ●[]: Aperture value (size of the opening made by the 
diaphragm in the lens)
 ● In [] and [] modes, press the [] button and set 
[Safety Shift] on the [6] tab to [On] ( = 29) to have the 
camera automatically adjust the shutter speed and aperture value 
when there are exposure problems, so that you can shoot at the 
optimum exposure.   
However, safety shift is disabled when the flash fires.
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Shooting Long Exposures (Bulb)
With bulb exposures, shots are exposed for as long as you hold down the 
shutter button.
1 Specify bulb exposure.
 zSet the shutter speed to [BULB], following 
steps 1 – 3 in “Specific Shutter Speeds 
and Aperture Values ([
] Mode)” 
( = 93).
2 Shoot.
 z
Shots are exposed for as long as you 
hold the shutter button all the way down. 
The elapsed exposure time is displayed 
during exposure.
 ● Maximum continuous shooting time with this feature is 4 min. 
16 sec. ● Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it 
still and prevent camera shake. In this case, also disable image 
stabilization ( =
 52).
 ●
When [Touch Shutter] is set to [On], shooting is started by 
touching the screen once and stopped by touching it again. Be 
careful not to move the camera when touching the screen.
Shutter Speed (Sec.)
Available ISO Speed (= 75)
[BULB], 30 – 1.3 [AUTO], [125] – [3200]
1 – 1/2000 [AUTO], [125] – [12800]
 ●After you set the shutter speed and aperture value, the exposure 
level may change if you adjust the zoom or recompose the shot.
 ●Screen brightness may change depending on your specified 
shutter speed and aperture value. However, screen brightness 
remains the same when the flash is up and the mode is set to [
].
 ●[]: Manual ●Calculation of optimum exposure is based on the specified 
metering method ( = 74). ●
The following operations are available when ISO speed is set to 
[AUTO].
 -Adjust exposure by touching [] a few times to choose the 
exposure compensation bar and then turning the [] ring. - Touch [] to lock the ISO speed. Screen brightness changes 
accordingly.
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Recording Movies at Specific Shutter 
Speeds and Aperture Values
 Still Images  Movies
Set your preferred shutter speed, aperture value, exposure, and ISO 
speed.
For details on available shutter speeds and aperture values, see “Camera” 
(=
 204), and for available ISO speeds, see “Changing the ISO Speed” 
( = 75).
1 Enter [] mode.
 z
Set the mode dial to [].
 zTouch [], and then choose [].
 zTo confirm your choice, touch [OK].
2 Configure the settings.
 zTouch [] (1), choose an item to 
configure (2), and then turn the [] ring to 
specify a value.
3 Shoot.
 z Press the movie button.
 zDuring recording, you can switch 
the setting to configure by touching 
[
] repeatedly and adjust the value by 
turning the [] ring.
 ● Some shutter speeds may cause flickering on the screen when 
recording under fluorescent or LED lighting, which may be 
recorded.
(
1 )
(2)
Adjusting the Flash Output
 Still Images  Movies
Choose from the three flash levels in [][][] modes.
1 Specify the flash mode.
 z
Press the [] button, choose [Flash 
Settings] on the [5] tab, and then set 
[Flash Mode] to [Manual].
2 Configure the setting.
 z Raise the flash, press the [] button, and 
choose [] in the menu. Turn the [] ring 
to choose the flash output level, and then 
press the [
] button.
 z Once the setting is complete, the flash 
output level is displayed.   
[
]: Minimum, []: Medium, []: 
Maximum
 ● You can also set the flash level by accessing MENU ( = 29) 
and choosing [5] tab ► [Flash Settings] ► [Flash Output]. ● You can also access the [Flash Settings] screen ( = 29) as 
follows.
 - Press the [] button when the flash is up, choose [] in the 
menu, and then press the [] button.
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Customizing Controls and Display
Adjusting Settings while Switching Control 
Ring Functions
 Still Images  Movies
You can touch the screen to switch the function (ISO speed, exposure 
compensation, shutter speed, and aperture value) configured with the 
control ring, and quickly adjust the setting by turning the ring.
 zTouch [] to switch to another item, and 
then turn the [] ring to set a value.
Available setting items vary by shooting mode.
 
Tv
Av
+/–
ISO Av
+/–
ISO Tv
+/–
ISO +/–
ISO
 ● +/–: exposure compensation ( = 74); ISO: ISO speed (= 75); Tv: 
shutter speed ( = 92); Av: aperture value ( = 93).
 ●
You can also adjust the exposure when ISO speed is set to 
[AUTO] by touching [] a few times, choosing the exposure 
compensation bar, and then turning the [] ring. ● When the ISO speed is fixed, an exposure level mark based on 
your specified value is shown on the exposure level indicator for 
comparison to the standard exposure level. The exposure level 
mark is shown as [
] or [] when the difference from standard 
exposure exceeds 3 stops.
 ● You can check the ISO speed in [AUTO] mode by pressing the 
shutter button halfway. If standard exposure cannot be obtained 
with your specified shutter speed and aperture value, the ISO 
speed is displayed in orange.
 ●Focus can be adjusted during recording by touching [] (to 
switch it to []) and then touching [] or [].
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Functions Assignable to the Control Ring
Functions you can assign to the control ring vary depending on shooting 
mode.
ItemShooting Mode 
Av
–––
Tv –––
–Av Tv+/–
–
Adjust the ISO speed ( = 75)
–
Correct the exposure ( = 74)
–
Correct white balance ( = 78)
–
Perform step zooming ( = 40)
–
Configure dynamic range ( = 77)
–Enable or disable shadow correction 
(
= 77)
–
Adjust the aspect ratio ( = 47)
–
Assign functions as desired ( = 98)
 ●
+/–: exposure compensation ( = 74); Tv: shutter speed (= 92); 
Av: aperture value ( = 93).
 ●
The [] ring can be used for step zooming ( = 40) in [] 
or [] mode.
Changing Control Ring Settings
 Still Images  Movies
Reassign control ring functions as follows. Using the control ring is an 
enjoyable way to control the camera as you would a fully manual camera.
1 Choose a function to assign to the 
[] ring.
 z Press the [] button and choose 
[Control Ring Settings] on the [2] tab. 
Set [Switch with ] to [Disable].
 z Choose [Set Function].
2 Configure the assigned function.
 zTouch an option, and then press the [] 
button.
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Customizing Display Information
Customize what screen is displayed when you press the [] button 
on the shooting screen. You can also customize what information is 
displayed.
1 Access the setting screen.
 z On the [1] tab, choose [Screen info/ 
toggle settings] in [Shooting information 
display], and then press the [
] button 
( = 29).
2 Configure the setting.
 z
Touch any screen that you prefer not 
to display, to remove the [] mark. 
Touching it again will add the [] mark, 
which indicates that it is included in 
display.
 z To return to the menu screen, press the 
[] button.
 ● An example of display with the options selected in step 2 is shown 
at left for reference.
 ●At least one option must be selected.
Assigning Functions to the Control Ring
 Still Images  Movies
Assign functions to the control ring based on each shooting mode.
1 Choose [].
 zFollowing step 1 in “Changing Control 
Ring Settings” ( = 97), choose [] and 
press the [] button.
2 Configure the setting.
 z Touch a shooting mode to choose it.
 zTurn the [] ring to choose a function to 
assign to the control ring (1).
 z Press the [] button to return to the 
shooting screen.
(1)
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Customizing the Information Displayed
 zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Customizing 
Display Information” ( = 98) to choose 
[Custom display 1] or [Custom display 2], 
and then press the [
] button.
 z Touch information to display, to add a [] 
mark.
 z To see an example of display, press the 
[] button to return to the [Screen 
info/ toggle settings] screen.
 ● For a smaller grid pattern, access [1] tab ► [Shooting 
information display] ► [Grid display].
Assigning Functions to the Movie Button
 Still Images  Movies
You can quickly and easily activate functions that you assign to the movie 
button.
1 Access the setting screen.
 z Press the [] button, choose [Set  button] on the [2] tab, and then 
press the [] button ( = 29).
2 Configure the setting.
 z
Touch an option to assign, and then press 
the [] button.
 ● To restore the default setting to the movie button, choose []. ●Icons labeled with [] indicate that the function is not available in 
the current shooting mode or under current function conditions.
 ● With [], you can move and resize the AF frame by pressing the 
movie button in [1-point AF] mode ( = 83, = 84). ●
With [] or [], each press of the movie button records white 
balance data ( = 78), and the white balance setting changes to 
[] or []. ● When the [] function is used, each press of the movie button 
adjusts and locks the focus, and [] is displayed on the screen. ● Pressing the movie button when the [] function is used 
deactivates screen display. To restore the display, do any of the 
following.
 - Press any button other than the power button -Hold the camera in another orientation -Raise or lower the flash ● You can still record movies in [], [], [], or [] mode even 
if you assign a function to the movie button.
 ● You can also configure settings by touching a desired option and 
then touching it again or touching [].
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Customizing the Quick Set Menu
 Still Images  Movies
The display of Quick Set menu items can be customized.
Choosing Items to Include in the Menu
1 Access the setting screen.
 zPress the [] button, choose [Quick 
setting menu layout] on the [2] tab, 
and then press the [] button ( = 29).
2 Choose icons to include in the 
menu.
 z
Touch icons to include in the Quick Set 
menu. Selected icons are marked with 
a [
].
 zSelected items (labeled with a []) will 
be included in display.
 z Items without a [] can be configured on 
the [] tab of the menu screen.
3 Complete the setting.
 z Press the [] button, and then 
touch [OK].
 ● Up to 11 items can be displayed in the menu. ●The screen in step 2 can also be accessed by holding down the 
[] button when the Quick Set menu is displayed.
Rearranging Menu Items
1 Access the setting screen.
 zOn the screen in step 2 of “Choosing 
Items to Include in the Menu” ( = 100), 
press the [] button.
 z Drag an icon to move it to a new position.
2 Complete the setting.
 zPress the [] button, and then 
touch [OK].
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