Canon EOS 1200D Manuel d'utilisateur

INSTRUCTION MANUAL ENGLISH The “Quick Reference Guide” is included at the end of this manual.

10Contents at a GlanceShooting Shoot automatically  p.55-79 (Basic Zone modes) Shoot continuously  p.98 (i Continuous shooting)Take a picture of

1001Press the <Yij> button.2Select the self-timer. Press the <Y> <Z> keys or turn the <6> dial to select the self-timer, then

101Indoors, in low light, or in backlit conditions in daylight, just raise the built-in flash and press the shutter button to take flash pictures. In

D Using the Built-in Flash102 If the subject is far away, increase the ISO speed (p.88).By increasing the ISO speed, you can extend the flash range.

1034Advanced ShootingThis chapter builds on Chapter 3 and introduces more ways to shoot creatively. The first half of this chapter explains how to us

104You can either freeze the action or create motion blur with the <s> (Shutter-priority AE) mode on the Mode Dial.* <s> stands for Time v

105s: Conveying the Subject’s Movement To freeze the motion of a fast-moving subjectUse a fast shutter speed such as 1/4000 sec. to 1/500 sec. To bl

106To blur the background or to make everything near and far look sharp, set the Mode Dial to <f> (Aperture-priority AE) to adjust the depth of

107f: Changing the Depth of Field When using an aperture with a high f/number or shooting in low light scenes, note that camera shake can occur.A hig

f: Changing the Depth of Field108To obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set automatically to match the set aperture (autoflash e

109You can set both the shutter speed and aperture manually as desired. While referring to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder, you can set

11 Take many pictures  p.84 (7a, 8a, b, c)Focusing Change the point of focus  p.95 (S AF point selection) Shoot a moving subject  p.68, 94 (AI S

a: Manual Exposure110To obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set automatically (autoflash exposure) to match the manually-set ape

111Three methods (metering modes) to measure the subject’s brightness are provided. Normally, evaluative metering is recommended.In Basic Zone modes,

112Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not come out as desired. This feature can be used in Creative Zone modes (except <

113Setting Exposure CompensationNSet flash exposure compensation if the flash exposure of the subject does not come out as desired. You can set the ex

114This feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the exposure automatically (up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments) with three sh

1153 Auto Exposure BracketingN Follow steps 1 and 2 to turn off the AEB range display. The AEB setting will also be canceled automatically if the po

116You can lock the exposure when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure metering area or when you want to take multiple shots at the

117If the subject is on the side of the frame and you use flash, the subject may turn out to be too bright or dark depending on the background, etc. T

A Locking the Flash ExposureN118If the subject is too far away and beyond the effective range of the flash, the <D> icon will blink. Move close

119If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and contrast can be corrected automatically. This function is called Auto Lighti

12PowerBattery• Charging  p.30• Installing/Removing  p.32• Battery check  p.36Household power outlet  p.268Auto power off  p.35CardsInstallin

120Due to the lens characteristics, the four corners of the picture may look darker. This phenomenon is called lens light fall-off or drop in peripher

1213 Correcting the Image’s Dark CornersThe camera already contains lens peripheral illumination correction data for approx. 25 lenses. In step 2, if

122You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters such as [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test sh

123A Customizing Image CharacteristicsN SharpnessAdjusts the sharpness of the image.To make it less sharp, set it toward the E end. The closer it is t

A Customizing Image CharacteristicsN124For Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast]

125You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape], adjust its parameters as desired and register it under [User Def. 1], [User

A Registering Preferred Image CharacteristicsN1265Select a parameter. Select a parameter such as [Sharpness], then press <0>.6Set the parameter

127The function adjusting the color tone so that white objects look white in the picture is called white balance (WB). Normally, the <Q> (Auto)

B: Matching the Light SourceN1282Select [Custom White Balance]. Under the [z2] tab, select [Custom White Balance], then press <0>. The custom

129You can correct the white balance that has been set. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature

13Index to FeaturesExposure AdjustmentExposure compensation  p.112AEB  p.114AE lock  p.116FlashBuilt-in flash  p.101• Flash exposure compensat

u Adjusting the Color Tone for the Light SourceN130With just one shot, three images with different color tones can be recorded simultaneously. Based o

131The range of reproducible colors is called the color space. With this camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB.

1335Shooting with the LCD Monitor(Live View Shooting)You can shoot while viewing the picture on the camera’s LCD monitor. This is called “Live View sh

1341Display the Live View image. Press the <A> button. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. The Live View image will closely r

135A Shooting with the LCD MonitorSet [Live View shoot.] to [Enable].In Basic Zone modes, the Live View menu options will be displayed under [z2], and

A Shooting with the LCD Monitor136 Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change.Information DisplayAF method• d : Fl

137A Shooting with the LCD MonitorThe final image simulation reflects the settings of the Picture Style, white balance and other functions in the Live

138Function settings particular to Live View shooting are explained here.If you press the <Q> button while the image is displayed on the LCD mon

139The menu options displayed are as follows.The settable functions on this menu screen apply only to Live View shooting. These functions do not take

141Introduction 2Item Check List... 3Instruction Manuals ...

Menu Function Settings140 Aspect ratioNThe image’s aspect ratio can be set to [3:2], [4:3], [16:9], or [1:1]. The area surrounding the Live View imag

141Menu Function Settings Metering timerNYou can change how long the exposure setting is displayed (AE lock time). In Basic Zone modes, metering time

142You can select an AF method to suit the shooting conditions and your subject. The following AF methods are provided: [FlexiZone - Single], [uLive m

143Using AF to Focus (AF Method)3Focus on the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. When focus is achieve

Using AF to Focus (AF Method)1443Focus on the subject. Press the shutter button halfway and the camera will focus on the face covered by the <p>

145Using AF to Focus (AF Method)AF Operation Focusing will take longer than with [Quick mode]. Even when focus has been achieved, pressing the shutt

Using AF to Focus (AF Method)146Shooting Conditions that Make Focusing Difficult Low-contrast subjects such as the blue sky, solid-color flat surface

147Using AF to Focus (AF Method) If focus is not achieved with the shooting conditions on the preceding page, set the lens’s focus mode switch to <

Using AF to Focus (AF Method)148The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF (p.93), using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting.A

149Using AF to Focus (AF Method)3Focus on the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. The Live View image w

15Contents23Basic Shooting and Image Playback 55A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)...56A Full Auto Techniques (Scene

150You can magnify the image and focus precisely with manual focus.1Set the lens’s focus mode switch to <MF>. Turn the lens’s focusing ring to

151Live View Shooting CautionsImage Quality When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (such as dots of light and banding) may become noticeable.Shoot

152Live View Shooting CautionsLive View Image Under low- or bright-light conditions, the Live View image may not reflect the brightness of the captur

1536Shooting MoviesMovie shooting is enabled by setting the Mode Dial to <k>. The movie recording format will be MOV. For cards that can record

154Connecting the camera to a TV set is recommended to play back the movies shot (p.222).1Set the Mode Dial to <k>. The reflex mirror will make

155k Shooting MoviesWith autoexposure movie shooting, the camera will automatically turn on the Speedlite’s LED light under low-light conditions. For

k Shooting Movies156You can freely set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed for movie shooting. Using manual exposure to shoot movies is for adv

157k Shooting Movies6Focus and shoot the movie. The procedure is the same as steps 2 and 3 for “Autoexposure Shooting” (p.154).ISO Speed During Manua

k Shooting Movies158 Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change.Information DisplayMovie shooting remaining time /

159k Shooting MoviesNotes on Movie ShootingDo not hold the camera in the same position for long periods of time. Even if the camera does not feel too

Contents16645Advanced Shooting 103s: Conveying the Subject’s Movement ... 104f: Changing the Depth of Field ...

k Shooting Movies160The final image simulation reflects the settings of the Picture Style, white balance and other functions in the image so you can s

161k Shooting MoviesWhile shooting a movie, you can also take a still photo by pressing the shutter button completely.Shooting Still Photos in the <

k Shooting Movies162When [Z1: AF w/ shutter button during k] is set to [Enable] (p.172), pressing the shutter button halfway during movie shooting wil

163Function settings particular to movie shooting are explained here.If you press the <Q> button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor

164The 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

1653 Setting the Movie Recording SizeTotal Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute Movie Files Exceeding 4 GBDue to the file system, movie shoo

166You can shoot a series of short movie clips lasting approx. 2 sec., 4 sec., or 8 sec. called video snapshots. The video snapshots can be joined tog

1673 Shooting Video Snapshots3Shoot the first video snapshot. Press the <A> button, then shoot. The blue bar indicating the shooting duration

3 Shooting Video Snapshots168Options in Steps 4 and 5[Playback video snapshot] Operations*With [Skip backward] and [Skip forward], the skipping durati

1693 Shooting Video SnapshotsCautions for Shooting Video Snapshots You can add to an album only video snapshots with the same duration (approx. 2 sec

17Contents87Shooting Function Settings...163Setting the Movie Recording Size...

3 Shooting Video Snapshots170You can play the completed video snapshot album in the same way as a normal movie (p.214).1Play back the movie. Press th

1713 Shooting Video SnapshotsBackground Music You can play background music when you play back albums, normal movies, and slide shows on the camera (

172Menu options under the [Z1], [Z2], and [Z3] tabs are explained below.[Z1] Movie exposureNormally, set this to [Auto].Setting it to [Manual] will e

1733 Menu Function Settings kShutter/AE lock buttonYou can change the function assigned to the shutter button’s halfway position and to the AE lock b

3 Menu Function Settings174[Z2] Movie recording sizeYou can set the movie recording size (image size and frame rate). For details, see page 164. Sou

1753 Menu Function Settings[Wind filter]When set to [Enable], it reduces wind noise when there is wind outdoors.Note that [Enable] will also reduce lo

3 Menu Function Settings176[Z3]  Exposure compensationAlthough exposure compensation can be set up to ±5 stops, exposure compensation for movies is r

177Movie Shooting CautionsWhite <s> and Red <E> Internal Temperature Warning Icons If the camera’s internal temperature increases due to

178Movie Shooting CautionsRecording and Image Quality If you use a card with a slow writing speed, a five-level indicator may appear on the right of

1797Handy Features Disabling the Beeper (p.180) Card Reminder (p.180) Setting the Image Review Time (p.180) Setting the Auto Power-off Time (p.181

Contents1811910k Playing Movies ... 214X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes .

180You can prevent the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved or during self-timer operation.Under the [z1] tab, select [Beep], then press <0&

181Handy FeaturesTo save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after the set time of idle operation elapses. You can set this auto power-o

Handy Features182You can freely create and select the folder where the captured images are to be saved.This operation is optional since a folder will

183Handy FeaturesSelecting a Folder With the folder selection screen displayed, select a folder and press <0>. The folder where the captured i

Handy Features184The image files will be numbered from 0001 to 9999 in the order the images are taken, then saved in a folder. You can change how the

185Handy Features [Auto reset]: The file numbering restarts from 0001 each time the card is replaced or a new folder is created.When you replace the

Handy Features186When you set the copyright information, it will be appended to the image as Exif information.1Select [Copyright information]. Under

187Handy FeaturesText Entry Procedure Changing the Entry Area:Press the <Q> button to toggle between the top and bottom entry areas. Moving th

Handy Features188Vertical images are rotated automatically so they are displayed vertically on the camera’s LCD monitor and on the computer instead of

189Handy FeaturesWhile the menu is displayed, press the <B> button to display the camera’s major function settings. While the menu is displayed

19Contents141312Reference 267Using a Household Power Outlet...268F Using the Remote Switch...

Handy Features190The camera’s shooting settings and menu settings can be reverted to their defaults. This option is available in Creative Zone modes.1

191Handy FeaturesShooting Settings Recording ImagesAF operation One-Shot AF Image quality 73AF point selectionAutomatic selectionPicture Style AutoAut

Handy Features192Camera Settings Live View ShootingAuto power off 30 sec. Live View shooting EnableBeep Enable AF methodFlexiZone - SingleRelease shut

193Handy FeaturesThe shooting settings display (p.52) can be turned on or off by pressing the shutter button halfway.Under the [52] tab, select [LCD o

194The built-in flash and external Speedlite settings can be set with the camera’s menu. You can use the camera’s menu to set the external Speedlite f

1953 Setting the FlashNWith [Built-in flash func. setting] and [External flash func. setting], you can set the functions in the table below. The funct

3 Setting the FlashN196 Flash modeWhen using an external Speedlite, you can select the flash mode to suit your desired flash shooting. [E-TTL II] is

1973 Setting the FlashN Clear flash settingsOn the [External flash func. setting] screen, press the <B> button to display the screen to clear t

198Dusts entering the camera can adhere to the image sensor and cause dust spots to be visible on the captured images. To erase these dust spots, you

1993 Appending Dust Delete DataN3Shoot a solid-white object.At a distance of 20 cm - 30 cm (0.7 ft. - 1.0 ft.), fill the viewfinder with a patternles

2The EOS 1200D is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 18.0 effective megapixels, DIGIC 4, high-precis

20Camera 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

200If dusts adhere to the image sensor and dust spots appear on the images, you can clean the image sensor yourself with a camera blower. Before clean

2013 Manual Sensor CleaningN While cleaning the sensor, never do any of the following. If the power is cut off, the shutter will close and the shutte

2038Image PlaybackThis chapter explains functions related to viewing photos and movies, with more detail than in Chapter 2 “Basic Shooting and Image P

204Search for images quickly with the index display showing four or nine images on one screen.1Play back the image. When you press the <x> butt

205x Searching for Images QuicklyIn the single-image display, you can turn the <6> dial to jump through the images forward or backward according

206You can magnify a captured image by approx. 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor.1Magnify the image. Press the <u> button during image playback.

207You can rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation.1Select [Rotate image]. Under the [x1] tab, select [Rotate image], then press <0&

208You can rate images (still photos and movies) with one of five rating marks: l/m/n/o/p. This function is called rating.1Select [Rating]. Under the

2093 Setting RatingsThe total number of images with a given rating that can be displayed is up to 999. If there are more than 999 images with a given

21Handling Precautions If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions before using it. If you have not used the camer

210During single-image display, you can press the <Q> button to set any of the following: [ : Protect images], [b: Rotate image], [9: Rating], [

211Q Quick Control for PlaybackTo rotate an image, set [51: Auto rotate] to [OnzD]. If [51: Auto rotate] is set to [OnD] or [Off], the [b Rotate image

212You can play back movies in the following three ways:An HDMI cable (sold separately) is necessary to connect the camera to a TV set. Also, an HDMI

213k Enjoying MoviesYou can play back movies on the camera’s LCD monitor. You can also edit out the movie’s first and last scenes, and play back the s

2141Play back the image. Press the <x> button to display an image.2Select a movie. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select a movie. In t

215k Playing MoviesMovie Playback Panel* When background music is set, the movie’s sound will not be played.Operation Playback Description2 Exit Retur

216You can edit out the first and last scenes of a movie in approx. 1-sec. increments.1On the movie playback screen, select [X]. The editing screen w

217X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes4Save the edited movie. Select [W], then press <0>. The save screen will appear. To save it as a

218You can play back the images on the card as an automatic slide show.1Select [Slide show]. Under the [x2] tab, select [Slide show], then press <

2193 Slide Show (Auto Playback)3Set [Set up] as desired. Press the <W> <X> keys to select [Set up], then press <0>. Set the [Displ

22NomenclatureLens release button(p.41)Power switch (p.35)Mode Dial (p.26)<D> Flash button (p.101)<6> Main DialShutter button (p.45)Red-ey

3 Slide Show (Auto Playback)2204Start the slide show. Press the <W> <X> keys to select [Start], then press <0>. After [Loading ima

2213 Slide Show (Auto Playback)1Select [Background music]. Set [Background music] to [On], then press <0>. If the card has no background music

222You can play back movies and still photos on a TV set. An HDMI cable (sold separately) is necessary to connect the camera to a TV set. Also, an HDM

223Playback on a High-Definition TV set5Press the <x> button. The image will appear on the TV screen. (Nothing will be displayed on the camera’

Playback on a High-Definition TV set2243Press the camera’s <x > button. An image will appear on the TV screen and you can use the TV set’s remo

225Protecting an image prevents it from being erased accidentally.1Select [Protect images]. Under the [x1] tab, select [Protect images], then press &

K Protecting Images226You can protect all the images in a folder or on a card at one time.When you select [All images in folder] or [All images on car

227You can either select and erase unnecessary images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.225) will not be erased.Once an image

L Erasing Images2282Select [Select and erase images]. Select [Select and erase images], then press <0>. An image will be displayed. To displa

229*With 1+73 images, the 1 file size is displayed.* For still photos taken during movie shooting, <G> will be displayed.* If a Creative filter

23Nomenclature<A> Live View shooting/Movie shooting button (p.134/154)Dioptric adjustment knob (p.44)Eyecup (p.269)Viewfinder eyepieceLCD monito

B Shooting Information Display230* With images taken in a Basic Zone mode, the information displayed will differ depending on the shooting mode.* If m

231B Shooting Information Display Highlight AlertWhen the shooting information is displayed, any overexposed areas of the image will blink. To obtain

2339Post-ProcessingImagesAfter taking a picture, you can apply a Creative filter or resize the image (reduce the number of pixels). The camera may no

234You can apply the following Creative filters to an image and save it as a new image: Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Fish-eye effect, Toy camera effect, an

235U Applying Creative Filters5Save the image. Select [OK] to save the image. Check the destination folder and image file number, then select [OK].

U Applying Creative Filters236 Grainy B/WCreates a grainy black-and-white photo. You can change the black-and-white effect by adjusting the contrast.

237You can resize an image to make the pixel count lower and save it as a new image. Resizing an image is possible only with JPEG 3/4/a/b images. JPEG

S Resizing JPEG Images238Resize Options According to Original Image SizeThe image size displayed in step 3 on the preceding page, such as [***M ****x*

23910Printing Images Printing (p.240)You can connect the camera directly to a printer and print out the images on the card. The camera is compliant w

Nomenclature24Shooting Settings (in Creative Zone modes, p.26)The display will show only the settings currently applied.c Main Dial pointer (p.103)Pic

240The direct printing procedure can be performed entirely with the camera while you look at the camera’s LCD monitor.1Set the camera’s power switch t

241Preparing to Print6Play back the image. Press the <x> button. The image will appear, with the <w> icon on the upper left of the scree

242The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the printer. Some settings may not be available. For details, refer to the printer’

243w Printing Select the size of the paper loaded in the printer, then press <0>. The paper type screen will appear. Select the type of the p

w Printing2444Set the printing effects (image optimization).Set them if necessary. If you do not need to set any printing effects, go to step 5. Con

245w Printing5Set the date and file number imprinting. Set them if necessary. Select <I>, then press <0>. Set the print settings as des

w Printing246In step 4 on page 244, select the printing effect. When the <e> icon is displayed brightly next to <z>, you can press the <

247w PrintingYou can crop the image and print only an enlarged version of the cropped portion, as if the image had been recomposed.Set the cropping ri

w Printing248 Depending on the printer, the cropped image area may not be printed as you specified. The smaller you make the cropping frame, the gra

249You can set the print type, date imprinting, and file number imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cann

25NomenclatureViewfinder InformationThe display will show only the settings currently applied.Focusing screenAF pointsAF point activation indicator &l

W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)2504Exit the setting. Press the <7> button. The print order screen will reappear. Next, select [Sel.Image]

251W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Sel.ImageSelect and order images one by one.To display the three-image display, press the <Hy> button. T

252With a PictBridge printer, you can easily print images with DPOF.1 Prepare to print. See page 240.Follow the “Connecting the Camera to a Printer”

253You can specify images (up to 998) to be used in a photobook. When you use EOS Utility (EOS software) to transfer images to a computer, the specifi

p Specifying Images for a Photobook254You can specify all the images in a folder or on a card at one time.When [x1: Photobook Set-up] is set to [All i

25511Customizing theCameraYou can customize various camera functions to suit your picture-taking preferences with Custom Functions. Custom Functions c

2561Select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)]. Under the [53] tab, select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)], then press <0>.2Select the Custom Function number.

2573 Setting Custom FunctionsN* If you use an EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) equipped with an LED light, the LED light will turn on for AF-assi

258Custom Functions are organized into four groups based on the function type: C.Fn I: Exposure, C.Fn II: Image, C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive, C.Fn IV: O

2593 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn-3 Flash sync. speed in Av modeYou can set the flash sync speed for flash photography in the aperture-priority AE (f

Nomenclature26Mode DialThe Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes, Creative Zone modes, and the Movie shooting mode.Basic Zone ModesAll you do is pre

3 Custom Function SettingsN260C.Fn II: ImageC.Fn-4 Long exposure noise reduction0: Off1: AutoFor 1 sec. or longer exposures, noise reduction is perfor

2613 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn-5 High ISO speed noise reductionReduces the noise generated in the image. Although the noise reduction is applied a

3 Custom Function SettingsN262C.Fn III: Autofocus/DriveC.Fn-7 AF-assist beam firingEnables or disables the AF-assist beam of the built-in flash or the

2633 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn IV: Operation/OthersC.Fn-8 Shutter/AE lock button0: AF/AE lock1: AE lock/AFThis is convenient when you want to focu

3 Custom Function SettingsN264C.Fn-9 Assign SET buttonYou can assign a frequently-used function to <0>. When the camera is ready to shoot, press

265Under the My Menu tab, you can register up to six menu options and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently.1Select [My Menu settings]

26712ReferenceThis chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc.Certification LogoUnder the [53] tab, if you se

268You can power the camera with a household power outlet by using the DC Coupler DR-E10 and Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (both sold separately).1Co

269Remote Switch RS-60E3 (sold separately) comes with an approx. 60 cm/2.0 ft cord. When connected to the camera’s remote control terminal, it can be

27NomenclatureLensLens without a distance scaleFocusing ring (p.97, 150)Hood mount (p.42)Filter thread (front of lens)Image Stabilizer switch (p.43)Le

270Basically operates like a built-in flash for easy operation.When an EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) is attached to the camera, almost all the

271External Speedlites With an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite set in TTL or A-TTL autoflash mode, the flash can be fired at full output only.Set the

272With a commercially-available Eye-Fi card already set up, you can automatically transfer captured images to a computer or upload them to an online

273H Using Eye-Fi Cards5Check the [Access point SSID:]. Check that an access point is displayed for [Access point SSID:]. You can also check the Eye

274o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled*1: The z icon indicates still photo shooting during movie shooting.*2: Settab

275Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode*5: Settable only for Live View shooting.*6: Settable only for autoexposures.Mode DialBasic Z

276System Map270EX IIST-E2ST-E3-RT430EX III-RT/430EX III600EX-RT/600EXBundled AccessoriesMacro Twin Lite MT-24EXMacro Ring Lite MR-14EX IIEyepiece Ext

277System MapRemote SwitchRS-60E3EF-S lensesEF lensesHDMI Cable HTC-100 (2.9 m/9.5 ft.)TV/VideoPictBridge-compatible printerInterface Cable(1.3 m/4.3

278 Shooting 1 (Red) Page Shooting 2 (Red)3 Menu SettingsViewfinder Shooting and Live View ShootingImage quality73/83/74/84/7a/8a/b/c/1+73/184BeepEnab

2793 Menu Settings Shooting 3 (Red) Page Shooting 4* (Red) * In Basic Zone modes, it will appear as the [z2] Shooting 2 tab. Playback 1 (Blue)Dust De

Nomenclature28Battery Charger LC-E10Charger for Battery Pack LP-E10 (p.30).Battery Charger LC-E10ECharger for Battery Pack LP-E10 (p.30).Power plugCha

3 Menu Settings280 Playback 2 (Blue) Page Set-up 1 (Yellow) Set-up 2 (Yellow)Histogram display Brightness / RGB 231Image jump with 61 image / 10 ima

2813 Menu Settings Set-up 3 (Yellow) Page9 My Menu (Green)Certification Logo DisplayDisplays some of the logos of the camera’s certifications267Custo

3 Menu Settings282 Movie 1 (Red) Page Movie 2 (Red)k Movie ShootingMovie exposure Auto / Manual 172AF methodFlexiZone - Single / uLive mode / Quick mo

2833 Menu Settings Movie 3 (Red) PageExposure compensation1/3-stop increments, ±5 stops 176Auto Lighting OptimizerDisable / Low / Standard / High 176C

284If a problem occurs with the camera, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact

285Troubleshooting Guide Use a fully-charged battery pack (p.30). The rechargeable battery pack performance will degrade over repeated use. Purchase

Troubleshooting Guide286 Make sure the card is properly inserted (p.32). Slide the card’s write-protect switch to the write/erase position (p.32).

287Troubleshooting Guide Horizontal stripes (noise) or irregular exposures can be caused by fluorescent light, LED bulbs, or other light sources duri

Troubleshooting Guide288 Under [53: Custom Functions (C.Fn)], if [6: Highlight tone priority] is set to [1: Enable], ISO 100 cannot be set. If [0: Di

289Troubleshooting Guide In shooting modes (<A> <C> <2> <4> <6>) whose default settings are <a> (Auto flash), the

291Getting StartedThis chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations.Attaching the StrapPass the end of the

Troubleshooting Guide290 The built-in flash’s pop-up mechanism moves slightly. This is normal and not a malfunction. If you use flash, the shutter w

291Troubleshooting Guide If you change the shutter speed or aperture during movie shooting, the changes in the exposure may be recorded. Zooming the

Troubleshooting Guide292 It is a movie file (p.185). If the card already contains recorded images, the image number may not start from 0001 (p.184).

293Troubleshooting Guide It is the highlight alert (p.231). Overexposed highlight areas with a loss of highlight detail will blink. If the image is

Troubleshooting Guide294 Make sure the HDMI cable’s plug is inserted all the way in (p.222). Depending on the card reader and computer OS used, SDXC

295Troubleshooting Guide Contents displayed on the screen differ depending on the printer. This instruction manual lists all the printing effects ava

296If there is a problem with the camera, an error message will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions.* If the error still persists, write down th

297•TypeType:Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flashRecording media:SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory cardImage sens

Specifications298• ViewfinderType: Eye-level pentamirrorCoverage:Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95% (with Eye point approx. 21 mm)Magnification: Approx.

299Specifications•ShutterType: Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutterShutter speeds: 1/4000 sec. to 30 sec. (Total shutter speed range.Availab

3Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.* Battery Charge

301Remove the protective cover. Detach the protective cover provided with the battery.2Attach the battery. As shown in the illustration, attach the

Specifications300• Movie ShootingRecording format: MOVMovie: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264Variable (average) bit rateAudio: Linear PCMRecording size and frame rate

301Specifications•PlaybackImage display formats: Basic info, basic info + image quality/playback number, shooting info. display, histogram, image inde

Specifications302•PowerBattery: Battery Pack LP-E10 (Quantity 1)* AC power usable with household power outletaccessoriesNumber of possible shots:(Base

303Specifications• Battery Charger LC-E10ECompatible battery: Battery Pack LP-E10Power cord length: Approx. 1 m / 3.3 ft.Recharging time: Approx. 2 ho

Specifications304• EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IIIAngle of view: Diagonal extent: 74°20´ - 27°50´Horizontal extent: 64°30´ - 23°20´Vertical extent: 45°30´ -

305Trademarks Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpora

306Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedThis product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories.C

307The following precautions are provided to prevent harm or injury to yourself and others. Make sure to thoroughly understand and follow these precau

Safety Precautions308 When the camera or accessories are not in use, make sure to remove the battery and disconnect the power plug from the equipment

309Safety Precautions Cautions:Follow the cautions below. Otherwise physical injury or property damage may result. Do not use or store the product i

31Charging the Battery Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.Charge the battery before use. Recharge the battery on the day before or on t

310Only for European Union and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your hous

311

312

31313Downloading Imagesto Your ComputerThis chapter explains how to download images from the camera to your computer, gives an overview of the softwar

314You can use the EOS software to download the images in the camera to your computer. There are two ways to do this.1Install the software (p.317).2Us

315Downloading Images to a ComputerYou can also use a card reader to download images to your computer.1Install the software (p.317).2Insert the card i

316EOS Solution DiskThis disk contains various software for EOS cameras.Communication Software for the Camera and Computer You can download images (s

317Compatible OS1 Check that the camera is not connected to your computer.2 Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD).3 Select your geographic area, country a

Installing the Software318Compatible OS 1 Check that the camera is not connected to your computer.2 Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD).On your compute

319

32Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E10 into the camera. The camera can use an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card (sold separately). The captured images

320

32114Quick Reference Guideand IndexMenu Operations... p.322Image-recording Quality...

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33Installing and Removing the Battery and Card1Set the power switch to <2> (p.35).2Open the cover. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open

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334IndexNumerics10- or 2-sec. self-timer...1001280x720 (movie)...1641920x1080 (movie)...16464

335IndexClearing the camera settings ...190Close-ups...67Color space(color reproduction range)...1

336IndexFocus lock... 59Focus mode switch ...40, 97, 150FocusingAF method ...142, 172

337IndexJJPEG...85Jump display...205LLandscape ...

338IndexRecording time ...165Sound recording...174Still photo shooting ...161Video snapshot

339IndexRotation (image) ...188, 207, 247SSafety Precautions...307Saturation...123SD,

Installing and Removing the Battery and Card34 When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are being written to or read by the

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35If you turn on the power and the date/time/zone setting screen appears, see page 37 to set the date/time/zone.<1> : The camera turns on.<2&

Turning on the Power36When the power is turned on, the battery level will be indicated in one of the four levels.z : Battery level is sufficient.x : B

37When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone have been reset, the date/time/zone setting screen will appear. Follow the st

3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone384Set the date and time. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select the number. Press <0> so <a> is

391Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen.2Under the [52] tab, select [LanguageK]. Press the <Y> <Z

4Camera Basic Instruction ManualThe booklet is the Basic Instruction Manual.More detailed Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be downloaded from the C

40The camera is compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses. The camera cannot be used with EF-M lenses.1Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap a

41Attaching and Detaching a LensTo zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers.If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom

Attaching and Detaching a Lens42A lens hood can block unwanted light and diminish rain, snow, dust etc. adhering to the front of the lens. Before stor

43When you use an Image Stabilizer (IS) lens, camera shake is corrected to obtain a sharper shot. The procedure explained here is based on the EF-S18-

44Turn 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 imag

45Basic OperationThe shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.

46You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor. This is called the Quick Control.1Press the <Q> button.

47Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions Select the desired function and press <0>. The function setting screen will appear. Press the <Y&g

48You can set various settings with the menus such as the image-recording quality, date/time, etc.3 Menu Operations<S> cross keysLCD monitor<

493 Menu Operations1Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen.2Select a tab. Press the <Y> <Z> keys

5The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity: If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, it is re

50If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with the camera.When the card is formatted, all images

513 Formatting the Card The card is new. The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer. The card is full with images or data. A card-

52The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu screen, captured images, etc. When you turn on the power, the shooting settings will

53The Feature guide appears when you change the shooting mode or set a shooting function, Live View shooting, movie shooting, or Quick Control for pla

552Basic Shooting andImage PlaybackThis chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results and how to play back images

56<A> is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. It also adjusts focus automatically

57A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)4Take the picture. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. The captured image

A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)58 The flash fired even though it was daylight.For a backlit subject, the flash may fire to help l

59Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective.In the <A> mode, wh

6Quick Start Guide1Insert the battery (p.32).To charge the battery, see page 30.2Insert a card (p.32).With the card’s label facing toward the back o

A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)60You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”. For de

61The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. In places where flash photography is prohibited such as in a museum or an

62In the <C> mode, you can easily change the depth of field, drive/self-timer, and flash firing. You can also choose the ambience you want to co

63C Creative Auto ShootingPressing the <Q> button enables you to set the following:(1) Ambience-based shotsYou can set the ambience you want to

C Creative Auto Shooting64(3) Drive/self-timer: Press <0> and set it with <Y> <Z> or the <6> dial.<u> Single shooting :

65The <2> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and hair look softer. The further

66Use the <3> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery or to have everything in focus from near to far. For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and

67When you want to shoot flowers or small things up close, use the <4> (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a macro len

68Use the <5> (Sports) mode to shoot a moving subject, such as a running person or a moving vehicle. Use a telephoto lens.The use of a telephot

69To shoot people at night and obtain a natural-looking night scene in the background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode. Using a tripod is reco

7Quick Start Guide6Set the Mode Dial to <A> (Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.56).All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically.7Focus

6 Shooting Night Portraits70During Live View shooting, it may be difficult to focus on dots of light such as in a night scene. In such a case, it is r

71In Basic Zone modes when the shooting function settings screen is displayed, you can press the <Q> button to display the Quick Control screen.

Q Quick Control72Settable Functions in Basic Zone Modeso: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable* Use the <W> <X> keys

73Except in the <A> and <7> Basic Zone modes, you can select the ambience for shooting.1Set the Mode Dial to any of the following modes: &

Shoot by Ambience Selection744Set the ambience effect. Press the <W> <X> keys to select the effect bar so that [Effect] appears at the bo

75Shoot by Ambience SelectionAmbience Settings(1) Standard settingStandard image characteristics for the respective shooting mode. Note that <2>

Shoot by Ambience Selection76(7) BrighterThe picture will look brighter.(8) DarkerThe picture will look darker.(9) MonochromeThe picture will be monoc

77In the <2>, <3>, <4>, and <5> Basic Zone modes, you can shoot with settings that match the lighting or scene type. Normally,

Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type783On the Quick Control screen, select the lighting or scene type. Press the <Q> button (7). Press the <W>

79Shoot by Lighting or Scene TypeLighting or Scene Type Settings(1) Default settingDefault setting suited for most subjects.(2) DaylightFor subjects u

8Icons in this Manual<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.<W><X><Y><Z> : Indicates the <S> cross keys on the top, bottom,

80The easiest way to play back images is explained below. For more details on the playback procedure, see page 203.1Play back the image. Press the &l

813Creative ShootingIn the Basic Zone modes, to prevent spoiled shots, most advanced functions are set automatically and cannot be changed. In the <

82The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE.1Set the Mode Dial to <d

83d: Program AE Change the ISO speed. Use the built-in flash.To match the subject and ambient lighting level, you can change the ISO speed (p.88) or

84You can select the pixel count and the image quality. Ten image-recording quality settings are provided: 73, 83, 74 , 84, 7a, 8a, b, c, 1+73, 1.1Sel

853 Setting the Image-Recording Quality* Figures for the file size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst are based on Canon’s 8 GB test card an

3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality86 I want to select the image-recording quality matching the paper size for printing.Refer to the diagram on the

873 Setting the Image-Recording Quality1 is the raw image data before it is made into 73 or other images. 1 images cannot be viewed on a computer with

88Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. In Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set automatically (p.

89i: Changing the ISO SpeedNIf the ISO speed is set to [AUTO], the actual ISO speed setting will be displayed when you press the shutter button halfwa

9For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s basic operations and shooting procedures.ChaptersIntroduction2Getting Started29Basic

i: Changing the ISO SpeedN90*1: Fixed at ISO 800 for bulb exposures.*2: Depends on the maximum ISO speed limit set.*3: If fill flash results in overex

91By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics matching your photographic expression or the subject.In Basic Zone modes, you can

A Optimal Image Characteristics for the SubjectN92R LandscapeFor vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. Effective for impressive lan

93You can select the AF (autofocus) operation characteristics suiting the shooting conditions or subject. In Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF operatio

f: Changing the Autofocus OperationN94This AF operation is suited for moving subjects when the focusing distance keeps changing. While you hold down t

95In Basic Zone modes, the camera will normally focus the closest subject automatically. Therefore, it may not always focus on your target subject. In

S Selecting the AF PointN96 When shooting a portrait up close, use One-Shot AF and focus on the eyes.If you focus on the eyes first, you can then rec

97Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (viewfinder’s focus confirmation light <o> blinks) with certain subjects such as the following: Very low-

98You can shoot up to approx. 3 shots per second. This is effective for shooting a child running toward you or capturing different facial expressions.

99i Continuous ShootingN Under [53: Custom Functions (C.Fn)], if [5: High ISO speed noise reduction] is set to [2: Strong] (p.261), the maximum burst