CANON EOS 100D (02) PDF Document

The CANON EOS 100D is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 18.0 effective megapixels, DIGIC 5, high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF, approx. 4 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and Full High Definition (Full HD) movie shooting.

To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety Precautions” and “Handling Precautions” sections.

After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.

The CANON EOS 100D camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity:

SD memory cards

SDHC memory cards*

SDXC memory cards*

* UHS-I cards supported.

When shooting movies, use a large-capacity SD card rated SD Speed Class 6 or higher. If you use a slow-writing card when shooting movies, the movie may not be recorded properly. Also, if you play back a movie on a card with a slow reading speed, the movie may not play back properly. If you want to shoot still photos while shooting a movie, you will need an even faster card.

Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your CANON EOS 100D camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer:

Camera (with eyecup and body cap)

Battery Pack LP-E12 (with protective cover)

Battery Charger LC-E12/LC-E12E*

Wide Strap

Interface Cable

* Battery Charger LC-E12 or LC-E12E is provided. (The LC-E12E comes with a power cord.)

The Instruction Manuals and CD-ROMs provided are listed on the next page.

If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are included.

Depending on the Lens Kit type, lens instruction manuals may also be included.

Step 1: Insert the battery (p.24). To charge the battery, see page 22.

Step 2: Insert a card (p.24). With the card’s label facing toward the back of the camera, insert it into the card slot.

Step 3: Attach the lens (p.32). Align the lens’ white or red index with the camera’s index in the matching color.

Step 4: Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF> (p.32).

Step 5: Set the power switch to <1> (p.27). When the LCD monitor displays the date/time/zone setting screens, see page 29.

Step 6: Set the Mode Dial to <A> (Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.48). All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically.

Step 7: Focus the subject (p.35). Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus the subject. If necessary, the built-in flash will be raised automatically.

Step 8: Take the picture (p.35). Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

Step 9: Review the picture. The captured image will be displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. To display the image again, press the <x> button (p.94).

Step 1: Press the <Q> button. The Quick Control screen will appear.

Step 2: Set the desired function. Press the <S> cross keys to select a function. The selected function and Feature guide (p.43) will appear. Turn the <6> dial to change the setting.

Step 3: Take the picture. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. The captured image will be displayed.

The icons in the CANON EOS 100D manual indicate the following:

<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.

<W><X><Y><Z> : Indicates the <S> cross keys.

<SET> : Indicates the Setting button.

0, 6, 10, 16 : Indicates that the corresponding function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of the button.

MENU : Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the <MENU> button and changing the setting.

: When shown on the upper right of a page, it indicates that the function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.18).

(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.

: Warning to prevent shooting problems.

: Supplemental information.

: Tips or advice for better shooting.

? : Problem-solving advice.

Step 1: Remove the protective cover.

Step 2: Attach the battery. As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely to the charger. To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse.

Step 3: Recharge the battery.

For LC-E12: As shown by the arrow, flip out the battery charger’s prongs and insert the prongs into a power outlet.

For LC-E12E: Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug into a power outlet.

Recharging starts automatically and the charge lamp lights up in orange.

When the battery is fully recharged, the full-charge lamp will light up in green.

It takes approx. 2 hours to fully recharge a completely exhausted battery pack LP-E12 at room temperature (23°C / 73°F). The time required to recharge the battery will vary greatly depending on the ambient temperature and the battery’s remaining capacity. For safety reasons, recharging in low temperatures (5°C – 10°C / 41°F – 50°F) will take longer (up to approx. 4 hours).

Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged. Charge the battery before use.

Recharge the battery pack LP-E12 on the day before or on the day it is to be used. Even during storage, a charged battery will gradually drain and lose its capacity.

After recharging the battery, detach it and disconnect the charger from the power outlet.

When not using the camera, remove the battery pack LP-E12. If the battery pack LP-E12 is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small amount of power current is released, resulting in excess discharge and shorter battery life. Store the battery pack LP-E12 with the protective cover (provided) attached. Storing the battery pack LP-E12 when it is fully charged may lower the battery’s performance.

The battery charger can also be used in foreign countries. The battery charger is compatible with a 100 V AC to 240 V AC 50/60 Hz power source. If necessary, attach a commercially-available plug adapter for the respective country or region. Do not attach any portable voltage transformer to the battery charger. Doing so can damage the battery charger.

If the battery pack LP-E12 becomes exhausted quickly even after being fully charged, the battery pack LP-E12 has reached the end of its service life. Purchase a new battery pack LP-E12.

After disconnecting the charger’s power plug, do not touch the prongs for at least 3 sec.

Do not charge any battery other than a Battery Pack LP-E12.

Battery Pack LP-E12 is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with an incompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction or accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable.

Step 1: Open the cover. Slide the lever as shown by the arrows and open the cover.

Step 2: Insert the battery. Insert the end with the battery contacts. Insert the battery pack LP-E12 until it locks in place.

Step 3: Insert the card. As shown by the illustration, face the card’s label side toward the back of the camera and insert it until it clicks in place.

Step 4: Close the cover. Press the cover until it snaps shut. When you set the power switch to <1>, the number of possible shots (p.28) will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

Step 1: Set the power switch to <2> (p.27).

Step 2: Open the cover. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover. If [Recording…] is displayed, close the cover.

Step 3: Remove the battery. Press the battery lock lever as shown by the arrow and remove the battery pack LP-E12. To prevent short circuiting of the battery contacts, be sure to attach the provided protective cover (p.22) to the battery pack LP-E12.

Step 4: Remove the card. Gently push in the card, then let go to eject it. Pull the card straight out.

Step 5: Close the cover. Press the cover until it snaps shut.

When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are being written to or read by the card, being erased, or data is being transferred. Do not open the card slot/battery compartment cover. Also, never do any of the following while the access lamp is lit or blinking. Otherwise, it can damage the image data, card, or camera:

Removing the card.

Removing the battery pack LP-E12.

Shaking or banging the camera around.

If a card-related error message is displayed on the LCD monitor, remove and reinsert the card. If the error persists, use a different card. If you can transfer all the images on the card to a computer, transfer all the images and then format the card with the camera. The card may then return to normal.

If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting screen appears, follow the steps to set the time zone first (see page 29).

<k>: The camera turns on. You can shoot movies (p.87).

<1>: The camera turns on. You can shoot still photos.

<2>: The camera is turned off and does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera.

Whenever you set the power switch to <1> or <2>, sensor cleaning will be executed automatically. (A small sound may be heard.) During the sensor cleaning, the LCD monitor will display <f>.

You can still shoot during sensor cleaning by pressing the shutter button halfway (p.35) to stop the sensor cleaning and take a picture. If you repeatedly turn the power switch <1>/<2> at a short interval, the <f> icon may not be displayed. This is normal and not a malfunction.

To save battery power, the CANON EOS 100D camera turns off automatically after approx. 30 seconds of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, just press the shutter button halfway (p.35).

You can set the auto power off time with [52: Auto power off].

When the power is turned on, the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels:

z : Battery level is sufficient.

x : Battery level is low, but the camera can still be used.

c : Battery will be exhausted soon. (Blinks)

n : Recharge the battery pack LP-E12.

The approximate number of shots are:

The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E12, no Live View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.

The number of possible shots will decrease with any of the following operations:

Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period.

Activating the AF frequently without taking a picture.

Using the lens Image Stabilizer.

Using the LCD monitor often.

The number of possible shots may decrease depending on the actual shooting conditions.

The lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Depending on the lens used, the number of possible shots may be lower.

For the number of possible shots with Live View shooting, see page 75.

Step 1: Display the menu screen. Press the <MENU> button to display the menu screen.

Step 2: Under the [52] tab, select [Date/Time/Zone]. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select the [52] tab. Press the <W> <X> keys to select [Date/Time/Zone], then press <SET>.

Step 3: Set the time zone. [London] is set by default. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select the time zone box. Press <SET> so <r> is displayed. Press the <W> <X> keys to select the time zone, then press <SET>. (Returns to <s>.)

Step 4: Set the date and time. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select the number. Press <SET> so <r> is displayed. Press the <W> <X> keys to set the number, then press <SET>. (Returns to <s>.)

Step 5: Set the daylight saving time. Set it if necessary. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select [Y]. Press <SET> so <r> is displayed. Press the <W> <X> keys to select [Z], then press <SET>. When the daylight saving time is set to [Z], the time set in step 4 will advance by 1 hour. If [Y] is set, the daylight saving time will be canceled and the time will go back by 1 hour.

Step 6: Exit the setting. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select [OK], then press <SET>. The date/time/zone and daylight saving time will be set and the menu will reappear.

If you store the CANON EOS 100D camera without the battery or if the camera’s battery becomes exhausted, the date/time/zone may be reset. If this happens, set the time zone and date/time again.

The date/time that was set will start from when you press <SET> in step 6.

After changing the time zone, check that the correct date/time has been set.

Step 1: Display the menu screen. Press the <MENU> button to display the menu screen.

Step 2: Under the [52] tab, select [Language]. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select the [52] tab. Press the <W> <X> keys to select [Language], then press <SET>.

Step 3: Set the desired language. Press the <S> cross keys to select the language, then press <SET>. The interface language will change.

Step 1: Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows.

Step 2: Attach the lens. Align the lens’ red or white index with the camera’s index matching the same color. Turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it clicks in place.

Step 3: Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>. <AF> stands for autofocus. If it is set to <MF> (manual focus), autofocus will not operate.

Step 4: Remove the front lens cap.

To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers. If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus.

While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrows. Turn the lens until it stops, then detach it. Attach the rear lens cap to the detached lens.

Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob left or right so that the AF points (nine boxes) in the viewfinder look sharp.

To obtain sharp images, hold the CANON EOS 100D camera still to minimize camera shake.

1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly.

2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand.

3. Rest your hand’s right index finger lightly on the shutter button.

4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body.

5. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot slightly ahead of the other.

6. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder.

The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.

Pressing halfway: This activates autofocusing and the automatic exposure system that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder (0).

Pressing completely: This releases the shutter and takes the picture.

Hand-held camera movement during the moment of exposure is called camera shake. It can cause blurred pictures. To prevent camera shake, note the following:

Hold and steady the camera as shown on the preceding page.

Press the shutter button halfway to autofocus, then slowly press the shutter button completely.

Step 1: Set the Mode Dial to a Basic Zone mode.

Step 2: Press the <Q> button. The Quick Control screen will appear.

Step 3: Set the functions. Press the <S> cross keys to select a function. (This step is not necessary in the 7 mode.) The selected function and Feature guide (p.43) will appear. Press the <Y> <Z> keys or turn the <6> dial to change the setting.

In the <P> and <x> modes, you can set [Color tone]. To suit the light source, set it toward [Warm tone] to increase the reddish tinge. Set it toward [Cool tone] if the color tone looks too red.

Settable Functions in Basic Zone Modes (o: Default setting, k: User selectable, : Not selectable):

* If you change the shooting mode or set the power switch to <2>, it will revert to the default settings (except the self-timer).

Step 1: Set the Mode Dial to <8>.

Step 2: Press the <Q> button. The Quick Control screen will appear.

Step 3: Select a shooting mode. Press the <S> cross keys to select the desired shooting mode’s icon. Turn the <6> dial to select a shooting mode. You can also select the shooting mode icon and press <SET> to display a selection of shooting modes from which you can select one.

Focus the face. Check that the AF point covering the face flashes. For close-ups of the face, focus on the eyes.

Prevent camera shake if the numeric display in the viewfinder blinks. Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the viewfinder’s shutter speed display will blink. Hold the camera steady or use a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to reduce blur caused by camera shake even while handholding the camera.

With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end. When using the wide-angle end of a zoom lens, objects near and far will be in focus better than at the telephoto end. It also adds breadth to landscapes.

The <3> mode is also good for night scenes because it disables the built-in flash. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

Move as close as possible to the subject. Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance. Some lenses have indications such as <0.25m/0.8ft> on them. The lens minimum focusing distance is measured from the <V> (focal plane) mark on the top of the camera to the subject. If you are too close to the subject, the focus confirmation light <o> will blink. If you use flash and the bottom of the picture looks unusually dark, move away from the subject.

With a zoom lens, use the telephoto end. If you have a zoom lens, using the telephoto end will make the subject look larger.

Use the center AF point to focus. Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter button halfway to autofocus. During autofocusing, the beeper will continue beeping softly. If focus cannot be achieved, the focus confirmation light <o> will blink.

The default setting is <i> (Continuous shooting). When you want to take the picture, press the shutter button completely. If you hold down the shutter button, you will be able to maintain autofocusing during continuous shooting of the subject’s movement (max. approx. 4 shots per sec.).

Available Shooting Modes in the <8> Mode:

Use the center AF point to focus. Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter button halfway to autofocus. During autofocusing, the beeper will continue beeping softly. If focus cannot be achieved, the focus confirmation light <o> will blink.

Shoot continuously. The default setting is <i> (Continuous shooting). When you want to take the picture, press the shutter button completely. If you hold down the shutter button, you will be able to maintain autofocusing during continuous shooting of the subject’s changing facial expressions and movement (max. approx. 4 shots per sec.).

Change the color tone. You can change [Color tone]. Food photos with a reddish tinge usually make the food look more delicious. To increase the food’s reddish tinge, set it toward [Warm tone]. Set it toward [Cool tone] if it looks too red.

Avoid using flash. If you use flash, the light may reflect off the dish or food and results in unnatural shadows. By default, <b> (Flash off) is set. Try to prevent camera shake when shooting in low-light conditions.

You can change [Color tone]. To increase the candlelight’s reddish tinge, set it toward [Warm tone]. Set it toward [Cool tone] if it looks too red.

Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a wide night view. Also, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

Check the subject’s brightness. Under low light, the built-in flash will fire automatically to obtain a good exposure of the subject. It is recommended to play back the image after the shooting to check the image brightness. If the subject looks dark, move nearer and shoot again.

Also shoot in another shooting modes. Since camera shake is prone to occur with night shots, shooting also with <A> and <F> is recommended.

Hold the camera firmly. While shooting, hold the camera firmly and steadily. In this mode, four shots are aligned and merged into a single image. However, if there is significant misalignment in any of the four shots due to camera shake, they may not align properly in the final image.

For shots of people, turn on the flash. If you want to include people in the night scene shot, press the <Q> button to set <D> (Flash on). To take a nice portrait, the first shot will use flash. Tell the subject not to move until all four continuous shots are taken.

When shooting a scene having both bright and dark areas, use the <G> (HDR Backlight Control) mode. When you take one picture in this mode, three continuous shots are taken at different exposures. This results in one image, with a wide tonal range, that has minimized the blocked-up shadows caused by backlighting.

Hold the camera firmly. While shooting, hold the camera firmly and steadily. In this mode, three shots are aligned and merged into a single image. However, if there is significant misalignment in any of the three shots due to camera shake, they may not align properly in the final image.

Step 1: Display the Live View image on the LCD monitor. Press the <A> button. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor.

Step 2: Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green and the beeper will sound.

Step 3: Take the picture. Press the shutter button completely. The picture will be taken and the captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor. After the image review ends, the camera will return to Live View shooting automatically. Press the <A> button to end the Live View shooting.

The approximate number of shots are:

The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E12 and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards. With a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E12, continuous Live View shooting is possible for approx. 1 hr. 20 min. at room temperature (23°C / 73°F).

When flash is used, there will be two shutter sounds, but only one shot will be taken. Also, the time it takes to take the picture after you press the shutter button completely will be slightly longer than with viewfinder shooting.

By pressing the <INFO.> button, you can switch the LCD monitor screen as follows: Display the shooting settings screen, turn off the LCD monitor screen, or display the camera settings screen.

Operations possible by tapping the screen:

Setting menu functions after pressing the <MENU> button

Quick Control

Setting functions after pressing the <ISO> or <Aperture/Exposure compensation> button

Setting functions during Live View shooting

Setting functions during movie shooting

Playback operations

Operations possible by dragging your finger on the screen:

Selecting a menu tab or item after pressing the <MENU> button

Setting a scale control

Quick Control

Setting functions during Live View shooting

Setting functions during movie shooting

Playback operations

Step 1: Select [Touch control]. Under the [53] tab, select [Touch control], then press <SET>.

Step 2: Set the Touch control. Select the desired setting, then press <SET>.

[Standard] is the normal setting.

[Sensitive] provides a better touch response than [Standard]. Try using both settings and select the one you prefer.

To disable touch-screen operations, select [Disable].

Step 1: Set the Mode Dial to <C>.

Step 2: Press the <Q> button. The Quick Control screen will appear.

Step 3: Set the desired function. Press the <S> cross keys to select the function. The selected function and Feature guide (p.43) will appear. Press <SET> to set the function. For the setting procedure and details on each function, see page 55.

Step 4: Take the picture. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

You can select any of the following effects before shooting: Creative filters, Picture Styles, and Ambience-based shots.

Turn the <6> dial to select [ : Enable]. Tap on [2] to return to the Quick Control screen. You can also press <SET> and make the selection.

Turn the <6> dial to select a shooting effect.

When you take a picture, two images will be recorded. One with the effect applied and one without. Immediately after you take a picture, both images will be displayed together. The image without the effect is displayed on the left and the one with the effect will be on the right.

During the image review immediately after shooting and during playback, the image applied with the effect will have the < > icon. After you press the <O> button and then the <INFO.> button, you can check which shooting effect was applied.

You can register up to two shooting effects under [9:Favorite effect].

When you select the registered [9:Favorite effect], you can shoot with that shooting effect applied. You can also overwrite the [9:Favorite effect].

You can choose the ambience you want to convey in your images. Turn the <6> dial to select the ambience. You can also select it from a list by pressing <SET>.

If [OFF] is set, the degree of background blur will change depending on the brightness.

If it is set to other than [OFF], you can adjust the background blur regardless of brightness.

If you turn the <6> dial to move the cursor to the right, the background will look sharper.

Turning the <6> dial to move the cursor to the left will blur the subject’s background. Note that depending on the lens’ maximum aperture (f/number), certain slider adjustments may not be selectable (indicated by •).

If you use Live View shooting, you can see how the image is blurred in front of and behind the point of focus. While you turn the <6> dial, [Simulating blur] will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

This function cannot be set if you use flash. If <a> has been set and you set Background blur, <b> will be set automatically.

Use the <6> dial to make the selection. You can also select it from a list by pressing <SET>.

u Single shooting: Shoot one image at a time.

i Continuous shooting: While you hold down the shutter button completely, shots will be taken continuously. You can shoot up to approx. 4 shots per second.

Q Self-timer: 10sec./remote control: The picture is taken 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. A remote controller can also be used.

l Self-timer: 2 sec.: The picture is taken 2 seconds after you press the shutter button.

q Self-timer: Continuous: Press the <W> <X> keys to set the number of multiple shots (2 to 10) to be taken with the self-timer. 10 seconds after you press the shutter button, the set number of multiple shots will be taken.

Turn the <6> dial to select the desired setting. You can also select it from a list by pressing <SET>.

a Auto flash: The flash fires automatically when necessary.

D Flash on: The flash fires at all times.

b Flash off: The flash is disabled.

Select the AF method. Under the [A] tab, select [AF method]. Select the desired AF method, then press <SET>.

While the Live View image is displayed, you can also press the <Q> button to select the AF method on the Quick Control screen.

The camera detects and focuses human faces. If a face moves, the AF point <p> also moves to track the face.

Step 1: Display the Live View image. Press the <A> button. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor.

Step 2: Select an AF point. When a face is detected, the <p> frame will appear over the face to be focused. If multiple faces are detected, <q> will be displayed. Use <Y> <Z> to move the <q> frame over the face you want to focus on.

You can also tap the LCD monitor screen to select the face or subject. If the subject is not a face, < > will be displayed.

If no faces can be detected, or if you tap the LCD monitor but do not select any face or subject, the camera will switch to [FlexiZone – Multi] with automatic selection (p.79).

Step 3: Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green and the beeper will sound. If focus is not achieved, the AF point will turn orange.

Step 4: Take the picture. Check the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture (p.74).

You can use up to 31 AF points for wide-area focusing (automatic selection). This wide area can also be divided into 9 zones for focusing (zone selection).

Step 1: Display the Live View image. Press the <A> button. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor.

Step 2: Select the AF point. Pressing the <L> button will toggle between automatic selection and zone selection. In Basic Zone modes, automatic selection is set automatically. Use the <S> cross keys to select a zone. To return to the center zone, press the <L> button again. You can also tap the LCD monitor screen to select a zone. When a zone is selected, tap [ ] on the screen to switch to automatic selection.

Step 3: Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green and the beeper will sound. If focus is not achieved, the area frame will turn orange.

Step 4: Take the picture. Check the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture (p.74).

The camera focuses with a single AF point. This is effective when you want to focus a particular subject.

Step 1: Display the Live View image. Press the <A> button. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. The AF point < > will appear. During movie shooting, if [Movie Servo AF] is set to [Enable], the AF point will be displayed in a larger size.

Step 2: Move the AF point. Press the <S> cross keys to move the AF point to where you want to focus. (It cannot go to the edges of the picture.) To return the AF point to the center, press the <L> button. You can also tap the LCD monitor screen to move the AF point.

Step 3: Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green and the beeper will sound. If focus is not achieved, the AF point will turn orange.

Step 4: Take the picture. Check the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture (p.74).

The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF mode, using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting. Although you can focus the target subject quickly, the Live View image will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation. You can use nine AF points to focus (automatic selection). You can also select one AF point to focus and focus only the area covered by that AF point (manual selection).

Step 1: Display the Live View image. Press the <A> button. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. The small boxes are the AF points.

Step 2: Select the AF point. Pressing the <L> button will toggle between automatic selection and manual selection. In Basic Zone modes, automatic selection is set automatically. Use the <S> cross keys to select an AF point. To return the AF point to the center, press the <L> button again. You can also tap the LCD monitor screen to select the AF point. During manual selection, tap [ ] on the screen to switch to automatic selection.

Step 3: Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. The Live View image will turn off, the reflex mirror will go back down, and AF will be executed. (No picture is taken.) When focus is achieved, the AF point that achieved focus will turn green and the Live View image will reappear. If focus is not achieved, the AF point will turn orange and blink.

Step 4: Take the picture. Check the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture (p.74).

Step 1: Display the Live View image. Press the <A> button. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor.

Step 2: Enable the touch shutter. Tap [y] on the screen’s bottom left. Each time you tap the icon, it will toggle between [y] and [x].

[x] (Touch shutter: Enable) You can focus and shoot by tapping the screen.

[y] (Touch shutter: Disable) You can tap to select where you want to focus. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

Step 3: Tap the screen to shoot. Tap the face or subject on the screen. At the point you tap, the camera will focus in the AF method that was set (p.77-83). When [FlexiZone – Multi] is set, it will switch to [FlexiZone – Single]. When focus is achieved, the AF point turns green and the picture is taken automatically. If focus is not achieved, the AF point turns orange and the picture cannot be taken. Tap the face or subject on the screen again.

The menu option [Z2: Movie rec. size] enables you to select the movie’s image size [****x****] and frame rate [9] (frames recorded per second). The 9 (frame rate) switches automatically depending on the [52: Video system] setting.

Image Size:

[1920×1080]: Full High-Definition (Full HD) recording quality. The aspect ratio will be 16:9.

[1280×720]: High-Definition (HD) recording quality. The aspect ratio will be 16:9.

[640×480]: Standard-definition recording quality. The aspect ratio will be 4:3.

Frame Rate (fps: frames per second):

30/25: For areas where the TV format is NTSC (North America, Japan, Korea, Mexico, etc.).

25/24: For areas where the TV format is PAL (Europe, Russia, China, Australia, etc.).

24: Mainly for motion pictures.

Total Movie Recording Time (approx.) and File Size (approx.):

The maximum recording time of one movie clip is 29 min. 59 sec. If the movie shooting time reaches 29 min. 59 sec., the movie shooting will stop automatically. You can start shooting a movie again by pressing the <A> button. (A new movie file starts being recorded.)

Step 1: Play back the image. Press the <x> button. The last captured image or last image played back will appear.

Step 2: Select an image. To view images starting with the last image, press the <Y> key. To view images starting with the first (oldest) image, press the <Z> key. Each time you press the <INFO.> button, the display format will change.

Step 3: Exit the image playback. Press the <x> button to exit the image playback and return to the shooting settings display.

Press the <Hy> button. The 4-image index display will appear. The selected image is highlighted in an orange frame. Pressing the <Hy> button will switch the display from 9 images to 36 images and then to 100 images. Pressing the <u> button will switch the display from 100 images to 36 images to 9 images to 4 images and then to 1 image.

Step 1: Magnify the image. Press the <u> button during image playback. The image will be magnified. If you hold down the <u> button, the image will be magnified until it reaches the maximum magnification. Press the <Hy> button to reduce the magnification. If you hold down the button, the magnification will be reduced to the single-image display.

Step 2: Scroll around the image. Use the <S> cross keys to scroll around the magnified image. To exit magnified view, press the <x> button and the single-image display will reappear.

With single-image display, touch the LCD monitor with one finger. You can browse to the next or previous image by swiping your finger to the left or right. Swipe to the left to see the next (newer) image or swipe to the right to see the previous (older) image.

With index display, also touch the LCD monitor with one finger. You can browse to the next or previous screen by swiping your finger up or down. Swipe up to see the next (newer) images or swipe down to see the previous (older) images. When you select an image, the orange frame will appear. Tap the image again to display it as a single image.

Touch the LCD monitor with two fingers. When you swipe two fingers to the left or right, you can jump through images with the method set in [Image jump w/6] under the [x2] tab.

Touch the screen with two fingers spread apart, and pinch your fingers together on the screen. Each time you pinch your fingers, the single-image display will change to the index display. When you select an image, the orange frame will appear. Tap the image again to display it as a single image.

Touch the screen with two fingers together, then spread your fingers apart on the screen. As you spread your fingers, the image will be magnified. The image can be magnified up to 10x. You can scroll around the image by dragging your finger. To reduce the image, pinch your fingers together on the screen. Tapping the [2] icon will return to the single-image display.

Step 1: Play back the image. Press the <x> button to display an image.

Step 2: Select a movie. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select a movie. In the single-image display, the <k> icon displayed on the upper left of the screen indicates a movie.

Step 3: In the single-image display, press <W>. The movie playback panel will appear at the bottom of the screen.

Step 4: Play back the movie. Select [7] (Play), then press <SET>. The movie will start playing. You can pause the movie playback by pressing <SET>. You can adjust the sound volume by turning the <6> dial even during movie playback.

Operation | Playback Description

Play | Pressing <SET> toggles between play and stop.

Slow motion | Adjust the slow motion speed by pressing the <Y> <Z> keys. The slow-motion speed is indicated at the upper right of the screen.

First frame | Displays the movie’s first frame.

Previous frame | Each time you press <SET>, the previous frame is displayed. If you hold down <SET>, it will rewind the movie.

Next frame | Each time you press <SET>, the movie will play frame-by frame. If you hold down <SET>, it will fast forward the movie.

Last frame | Displays the movie’s last frame.

Background music* | Plays back a movie with the selected background music.

Edit | Displays the editing screen.

Playback position | Playback position

mm’ ss” | Playback time (minutes:seconds)

Volume | You can adjust the built-in speaker’s (p.99) volume by turning the <6> dial.

MENU | Pressing the <MENU> button returns to the single-image display.

* When background music is set, the movie’s sound will not be played.

Step 1: Insert the “CAMERA INSTRUCTION MANUAL” CD-ROM into your computer.

Step 2: Double-click the CD-ROM icon. For Windows, the icon is displayed in [(My) Computer]. For Macintosh, the icon is displayed on the desktop. The icon displayed will differ depending on your computer’s operating system.

Step 3: Double-click the START file. The icon displayed will differ depending on your computer’s operating system.

Step 4: Click your language.

Step 5: Click the instruction manual you want to read. The instruction manual will be displayed.

Step 1: Install the software (p.107).

Step 2: Use the provided interface cable to connect the camera to your computer. Use the interface cable provided with the camera. Connect the cable to the camera’s <DIGITAL> terminal with the cable plug’s <D> icon facing the front of the camera. Connect the cord’s plug to the computer’s USB terminal.

Step 3: Use EOS Utility to download the images. For details, refer to the EOS Utility Instruction Manual (p.108).

Step 1: Install the software (p.107).

Step 2: Insert the card into the card reader.

Step 3: Use Canon software to download the images. Use Digital Photo Professional. Use ImageBrowser EX. For details, refer to the Software Instruction Manual (p.108).

When downloading images from the camera to your computer using a card reader without using Canon software, copy the DCIM folder on the card to your computer.

EOS Utility: With the camera connected to a computer, EOS Utility enables you to transfer still photos and movies shot with the camera to the computer. You can also use this software to set various camera settings and shoot remotely with the computer connected to the camera. Also, you can copy background music tracks, such as EOS Sample Music*, to the card.

Digital Photo Professional: This software is recommended for users who mainly shoot RAW images. You can quickly view, edit, process and print RAW images. You can also edit JPEG images while retaining the original images.

Picture Style Editor: You can edit Picture Styles and create and save original Picture Style files. This software is aimed at advanced users who are experienced in processing images.

ImageBrowser EX: Connect to the Internet to download and install the software*. This software is recommended for users who mainly shoot JPEG images. You can easily view and play back still photos, MOV movies, and video snapshot albums and also print JPEG images.

Step 1: Insert the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk into your computer. For Macintosh, double-click to open the CD-ROM icon displayed on the desktop, then double-click on [setup].

Step 2: Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions to install. If the “Microsoft Silverlight” installation prompt is displayed during installation, install “Microsoft Silverlight”.

Step 3: Click [Restart] and remove the CD-ROM after the computer restarts. When the computer has restarted, the installation is complete.

Do not connect the camera to your computer before you install the software. The software will not be installed correctly.

When downloading and installing ImageBrowser EX, follow the steps below as with other EOS software included on the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk. Note that Internet connection is necessary. Downloading or installing software is not possible in environments with no Internet connection.

Even if your computer already has ImageBrowser EX installed, follow the steps below to reinstall ImageBrowser EX. It will be updated to the latest version with features optimized for your camera. Also, the latest functions may be added with the auto update feature.

For software other than ImageBrowser EX, if a previous version is installed, follow the steps below to reinstall the software. (The newer version will overwrite the previous version.)

Step 1: Insert the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk into your computer.

Step 2: Close the install screen. When the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk install screen appears, close the install screen.

Step 3: Open the CD-ROM.

Step 4: Open the [Manual] folder.

Step 5: Copy the [English] folder to your computer. Instruction Manual PDFs with the names below are copied.

Step 6: Double-click the copied PDF file. Adobe Reader (most recent version recommended) must be installed on your computer. Adobe Reader can be downloaded free from the Internet.

Follow the warnings below. Otherwise, death or serious injuries may result.

To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, explosions, and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below:

Do not use any batteries, power sources, or accessories not specified in the Instruction Manual. Do not use any home-made or modified batteries.

Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery. Do not apply heat or solder to the battery. Do not expose the battery to fire or water. Do not subject the battery to strong physical shock.

Do not insert the battery’s plus and minus ends incorrectly.

Do not recharge the battery in temperatures outside the allowable ambient temperature range. Also, do not exceed the recharging time indicated in the Instruction Manual.

Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera, accessories, connecting cables, etc.

When disposing of a battery, insulate the electrical contacts with tape to prevent contact with other metallic objects or batteries. This is to prevent a fire or an explosion.

If excessive heat, smoke, or fumes are emitted when recharging the battery, immediately unplug the battery charger from the power outlet to stop recharging. Otherwise, it may cause a fire, heat damage or electrical shock.

If the battery leaks, changes color, deforms, or emits smoke or fumes, remove it immediately. Be careful not to get burned in the process. It may cause a fire, electrical shock or skin burn if you keep using it.

Prevent any battery leakage from contacting your eyes, skin, and clothing. It can cause blindness or skin problems. If the battery leakage contacts your eyes, skin, or clothing, flush the affected area with lots of clean water without rubbing it. See a physician immediately.

Do not leave any cords near a heat source. It can deform the cord or melt the insulation and cause a fire or electrical shock.

Do not hold the camera in the same position for long periods of time. Even if the camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same body part may cause skin redness, blistering or low-temperature contact burns. Using a tripod is recommended for people with circulation problems or very sensitive skin, or when using the camera in very hot places.

Do not fire the flash at anyone driving a car or other vehicle. It may cause an accident.

Do not fire the flash near a person’s eyes. It may impair the person’s vision. When using flash to photograph an infant, keep at least 1 meter/3.3 feet away.

To prevent a 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 wire is broken or insulation is damaged.

Unplug the power plug periodically and clean off the dust around the power outlet with a dry cloth. If the surrounding is dusty, humid, or oily, the dust on the power outlet may become moist and short-circuit the outlet, causing a fire.

Do not connect the battery directly to an electrical outlet or a car’s cigarette lighter outlet. The battery may leak, generate excessive heat or explode, causing a fire, burns or injuries.

A thorough explanation of how to use the product by an adult is required when the product is used by children. Supervise children while they are using the product. Incorrect usage may result in electrical shock or injury.

Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera in 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 product with a cloth. Doing so may trap heat within and cause the casing to deform or catch fire.

Be careful not to get the camera wet. If you drop the product in the water or if water or metal get inside the product, promptly remove the battery. This is to prevent a fire and an electrical shock.

Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the product. Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard.

Follow the cautions below. Otherwise physical injury or property damage may result.

Do not use or store the product inside a car under the hot sun or near a heat source. The product may become hot and cause skin burns. Doing so may also cause battery leakage or explosion, which will degrade the performance or shorten the life of the product.

Do not carry the camera around when 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 the product in a low-temperature environment for an extended period of time. The product will become cold and may cause injury when touched.

Never play the provided CD-ROM in a drive that is not compatible with the CD-ROM. If you use it in a music CD player, you may damage the speakers and other components. When using headphones, there is also a risk of injury to your ears from excessively loud volume.