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• If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of electrical shock.
• Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause electrical shock.
• Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the camera or lens. Doing so may damage your vision.
• Keep the camera from the reach of small children. The neck strap can accidentally choke the child.
• Do not store the equipment in dusty or humid places. This is to prevent fire and 
electrical shock.
• Before using the camera inside an airplane or hospital, check if it is allowed. Electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the plane’s 
instruments or the hospital’s medical equipment.
• To prevent fire and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below:- Always insert the power plug all the way in.
- Do not handle a power plug with wet hands.
- When unplugging a power plug, grasp and pull the plug instead of the cord.
- Do not scratch, cut, or excessively bend the cord or put a heavy object on the cord. 
Also do not twist or tie the cords.
- Do not connect too many power plugs to the same power outlet.
- Do not use a cord whose insulation has been damaged.
• Occasionally unplug the power plug and use a dry cloth to clean off the dust around  the power outlet. If the surrounding is dusty, humid, or oily, the dust on the power outlet 
may become moist and short-circuit the outlet to cause a fire.
Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage
• Do not leave equipment inside a car under the hot sun or near a heat source. The equipment may become hot and cause skin burns.
• Do not carry the camera around while it is attached to a tripod. Doing so may cause injury. Also make sure the tripod is sturdy enough to support the camera and lens.
• Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera under the sun without the lens cap attached. Otherwise, the lens may concentrate the sun’s rays and cause a fire.
• Do not cover or wrap the battery-recharging apparatus with a cloth. Doing so may trap heat within and cause the casing to deform or catch fire.
• If you drop the camera in water or if water or metal fragments enter inside the camera, promptly remove the battery pack and back-up battery. This is to prevent fire and 
electrical shock.
• Do not use or leave the battery pack or back-up battery in a hot environment. Doing so 
may cause battery leakage or a shorter battery life. The battery pack or back-up 
battery can also become hot and cause skin burns.
• Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the equipment. Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard.
If the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact 
your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center.    
						

							
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Camera Care This camera is a precision instrument. Do  not drop it or subject it to physical 
shock.
  The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you 
accidentally drop the camera into wa ter, promptly consult your nearest 
Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the 
camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe with a well-wrung wet cloth.
  Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such 
as a magnet or electric motor. Also  avoid using or leaving the camera near 
anything emitting strong radio waves such as a large antenna. Strong 
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.
  Do not leave the camera in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. 
High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.
  The camera contains precision elec tronic circuitry. Never attempt to 
disassemble the camera yourself.
  Use a blower to blow away dust on  the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and 
focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean 
the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest 
Canon Service Center.
  Do not touch the camera’s electrical c ontacts with your fingers. This is to 
prevent the contacts from corroding . Corroded contacts can cause camera 
misoperation.
  If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room, 
condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent 
condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to 
the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.
  If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid 
damaging the camera. If there is condensation, remove the lens, memory 
card and battery from the camera, and wait until the condensation has 
evaporated before using the camera.
  If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery 
and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the 
camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to 
check that the camera is still working.
  Avoid storing the camera where there are corrosive chemicals such as a 
darkroom or chemical lab.
  If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions 
before using the camera. If you have not used the camera for some time or if 
there is an important shoot coming up,  have the camera checked by your 
Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working 
properly.
Handling Precautions  
						

							
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Handling Precautions
LCD Panel and LCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manuf actured with very high precision 
technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there might be a few dead 
pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying 
only black or red, etc., are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images 
recorded.
  If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occur 
where you see remnants of what was  displayed. However, this is only 
temporarily and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few 
days.
Memory Cards  Memory cards are precision devices. Do not drop the memory card or 
subject it to vibration. Doing so could damage the images recorded on them.
  Do not store or use the memory card near anything having a strong 
magnetic field such as a TV set, spea kers, or magnet. Also avoid places 
prone to having static electricity. Otherwise, the images recorded on the 
memory card might be lost.
  Do not leave the memory card in direct sunlight or near a heat source. Doing 
so can warp the cards and make them unusable.
  Do not spill any liquid onto the memory card.
  Always store your memory cards in a case to protect the data stored on 
them.
  Do not bend the card or subject it to  any excessive force or physical shock.
  Do not store the memory card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
Lens Electrical ContactsAfter detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens 
caps or put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid 
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
Cautions for Prolonged UseWhen you shoot continuously for a prol onged period or use Live View shooting 
for a long period, the camera may become hot. Although this is not a 
malfunction, holding the hot camera for a long period can cause slight skin 
burns.
Contacts  
						

							
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Quick Start Guide
1
Insert the battery. (p.29)
Take off the cap and insert a fully-
charged battery.
2
Attach the lens. (p.35)
Align the red dot.
3
Set the lens focus mode switch 
to .
 (p.35)
4
Insert a memory card. (p.32)
The left slot is for the CF card, and the 
right slot is for the SD card.
5
Set the power switch to < 1>. 
(p.36)  
						

							
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Quick Start Guide
6
Set the camera to the default 
settings. 
(p.49)
On the menu screen under the [7] tab, 
select [Clear all camera settings].
• Press the < M> button and turn 
the < 6>  dial to select it, 
then press < 0>.
• The < d> Program AE mode will take 
effect.
7
Focus the subject. (p.36)
Aim the Area AF over the subject. 
Press the shutter button halfway, and 
the camera will focus the subject.
8
Take the picture. (p.36)
Press the shutter button completely to 
take the picture.
9
View the image. (p.129)
The captured image will be displayed 
for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
  Shooting will be possible with either a CF card or SD card is in the 
camera.
  To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.116).
  To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.128).  
						

							
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Nomenclature
Self-timer lamp (p.88)Contacts 
(p.13)
Lens mount
Lens lock pin
Grip
Vertical-grip Main Dial 
(p.39, 37) Vertical-grip shutter button 
(p.39, 36)
Depth-of-field 
preview button
(p.97) Lens release 
button (p.35)
Lens mount index (p.35)
Mirror (p.104)
Hand strap mount Body number
Tripod socket
< I > 
Vertical-grip FE lock/ 
Multi-spot metering button 
(p.39, 105/91) Vertical-grip 
on/off 
switch (p.39)
Shutter button (p.36)
Strap mount
(p.24)
Body cap (p.35)  
						

							
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Nomenclature
     
Flash-sync contactsHot shoe
Top LCD panel (p.19)<
6 > Main Dial (p.37)
<
O > Exposure compensation/
Aperture button (p.99/98)
<
U > LCD panel illumination 
button (p.102)
 FE lock/Multi-spot 
metering button (p.105/91)
< W > Shooting 
mode selection button 
(p.92) < Q > 
Metering mode 
selection/Flash exposure 
compensation button (p.90/105)
 AF  mode 
selection/Drive mode 
selection button 
(p.82, 87)
< Y > AEB  set  button 
(p.100) <
i > ISO speed 
set button (p.56)
Strap mount 
(p.24) <
V > Focal plane mark
Battery release 
handle (p.29, 30) Battery (p.26) Power/Quick Control 
Dial switch (p.36) <
p > AF  start 
button (p.82/83)
 Quick 
Control Dial (p.38) Eyepiece 
shutter lever 
(p.103)
< 9 > Multi-
controller (p.38)
Viewfinder 
eyepiece
Dioptric 
adjustment 
knob (p.39) <
S /u > AF 
point selection/
Magnify button 
(p.84/112,  
120, 145)
<
A /y > AE  lock/
Reduce button 
(p.101/120, 145)
< p > Vertical-
grip AF  start  button 
(p.39, 82, 83) <
S /u > Vertical-
grip AF  point 
selection/Magnify 
button (p.39, 84/
112, 120,145) <
A /y > Vertical-
grip AE  lock/
Reduce button 
(p.39, 101/120, 145)
< 0 > Setting button (p.41)  
						

							
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Nomenclature
  
 PC terminal (p.108)
< F > 
Remote control terminal (N3 type) (p.103)
 Protect/Sound recording button 
(p.123/124)/
< A > Picture Style setting button (p.57)
<
L > Erase button (p.128)
<
B > Info/Trimming 
orientation button 
(p.114, 116, 186/145) LCD Monitor (p.41, 129)
< q > VIDEO OUT terminal (p.122)
Extension 
system
terminal
Terminal 
cover
 DIGITAL terminal (p.138, 152)
<
M > Menu 
button (p.41)
WFT-E2/E2A
mounting hole
Rear LCD Panel (p.20)
<
x > Playback button 
(p.116)
 Function button (p.52, 63, 69, 73) Recording microphone (p.124)
Battery compartment 
cap (p.29)Access lamp (p.34)
Memory card slot cover 
release handle (p.32) CF card eject 
button (p.33)
SD card slot 
(p.32)
CF card 
slot (p.32)
Memory card 
slot cover 
(p.32)
Eyecup (p.39)  
						

							
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Nomenclature
Top LCD Panel
The display will show only the settings currently applicable.
AF point selection mode
(         AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF )
Recording media indicator ( Card *)
AF point registration
(          HP, SEL [ ], SEL HP )
Battery check
zHmxbn
Mirror lockup [     ] 
--
--
[     ]  --
--
ISO speed
Highlight tone priority display
Dust Delete Data acquisition (- - - -) Aperture
AEB amount
Dust Delete Data acquisition (
- -)
Shooting mode
d  : Program AE
f  : Aperture-priority AE
a  : Manual exposure
s   : Shutter-priority AE
Metering mode
q  Evaluative 
 metering
w  Partial metering
r  Spot metering
e  Center-weighted 
      average metering
Flash exposure 
compensation AEB
Exposure level indicator
  Exposure compensation amount
 AEB range
  Flash exposure compensation amount
Drive modes
u   Single shooting
o   High-speed 
 continuous shooting
p  Low-speed 
 continuous shooting
k    Self-timer (10 sec.)
l    Self-timer (2 sec.)
6  Silent single shooting  
Exposure level 
scale
AF mode
X
:
One-Shot AF
Z :
AI Servo AF
Shots remaining
Self-timer countdown
Bulb exposure time (Hours)
Recording media full (
Full)
Error code
Remaining images to record
Shutter speed
Bulb (
buLb)
Bulb exposure time (min.:sec.)
FE lock ( FEL)
Busy ( buSY)
Error ( Err)
Sensor cleaning ( CLn)
ISO speed  
						

							
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Nomenclature
Rear LCD Panel
*1 : Displayed when Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2/E2A is used.
*2 : Displayed when the camera is co nnected to a personal computer.
*3 : Displayed when the WFT-E2/E2A and external media are used.
The display will show only the settings currently applicable.
External media connection icon*3External media selection
icon*3
Wired LAN connection*1
Wireless LAN connection*1
White balance correction White balance
 Q  Auto
  W  Daylight
  E  Shade
  R  Cloudy
  Y  Tungsten light
  U    White fluorescent light
  I    Flash
  O    Custom
  P  Color temperature
CF card 
selection 
icon SD card 
selection icon
Folder number
Recording media indicator
(Full, Err )
SD card indicator
CF card 
indicator
File No.
Color temperature
Custom white balance
number
Personal white balance 
number
Custom white balance
acquisition display (
[ * ])
Data transfer icon*
2
Image size
  3   Large
  4    Medium1
  5    Medium2
  6   Small
  1    RAW
 9 Small RAW Monochrome shooting