Camera EOS 20D Digital User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS 20D is a high-performance, digital AF SLR camera with a
large, fine-detail, 8.20-megapixel CMOS sensor. The camera has nine
high-precision AF points and it is compatible with all Canon EF lenses
(including the EF-S lens). Designed for quick shooting at anytime, the
camera has many features for all types of photography, from fully
automatic snapshooting to professional-level, creative work.
Before using the camera, try it out while reading this Instruction Manual
to familiarize yourself with camera operations.
To prevent accidents and damage, read the Safety Warnings (p.6,7) and
Handling Precautions (p.8,9).
Test the Camera Before Using
Before using the camera, take a few test shots and check that the images are
properly recorded on the memory card.
If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or read
by a personal computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or
inconvenience caused.
Copyrights
Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded images of
people and certain subjects for anything but private enjoyment. Also be aware that
certain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit photography even for
private enjoyment.
¡Canon and EOS are trademarks of Canon Inc.
¡Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
¡CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
¡Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and other countries.
¡Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Corporation in the United States
and other countries.
¡All other corporate names and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the
property of their respective owners.
* This digital camera supports Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif
2.21 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard that enhances
compatibility between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif
Print-compliant printer, the shooting information is incorporated to optimize the
print output.
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Check that all the following items have been included with your camera.
If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
*No CF card (for recording images) is included. Please purchase it separately.
CF cards made by Canon are recommended.
Item Check List
¢EOS 20D / Camera body (with Eyecup, body cap and lithium backup battery for
the date and time)
¢EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 /Lens (with lens cap and dust cap) * Lens kit only.
¢Battery Pack BP-511A (with protective cover)
¢Battery Charger CG-580/CB-5L * CG-580 or CB-5L is included.
¢Power code for battery charger * For CB-5L.
¢Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
¢Video Cable VC-100
¢Wide Strap EW-100DGR (with eyepiece cover)
¢EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM)
¢Digital Photo Professional Disk (CD-ROM)
¢Adobe Photoshop Elements Disk (CD-ROM)
¢Pocket Guide
Quick start guide to shooting.
¢EOS 20D INSTRUCTION MANUAL (this booklet)
¢Installing the Software Correctly
Explains the software installation procedure and software features.
¢EOS 20D Software Instruction Manual
Explains the procedure for transferring images to a personal computer and for
RAW image processing.
¢Battery Pack BP-511A Instructions
¢Lens Instructions *Lens Kit only.
¢Warranty card of camera
¢Warranty card of lens *Lens Kit only.

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Introduction
Item Check List..................................................................................................3
Handling Precautions ........................................................................................8
Nomenclature ..................................................................................................10
Conventions Used in this Manual ....................................................................16
Getting Started 17
Recharging the Battery....................................................................................18
Installing and Removing the Battery................................................................20
Using a Household Power Outlet ....................................................................22
Mounting and Detaching a Lens......................................................................23
Installing and Removing the CF Card..............................................................24
Basic Operation ...............................................................................................26
Menu Operations .............................................................................................29
Setting the Language ......................................................................................33
Set the power-off time/Auto power off .............................................................33
Setting the Date and Time...............................................................................34
Replacing the Date/Time Battery.....................................................................35
Cleaning the CMOS sensor.............................................................................36
Dioptric Adjustment .........................................................................................38
Holding the Camera......................................................................................... 38
Fully Automatic Shooting 39
Using Full Auto ................................................................................................40
Basic Zone Modes...........................................................................................42
Self-timer Operation ........................................................................................44
Image Settings 45
Setting the Image-recording Quality ................................................................46
Setting the ISO Speed.....................................................................................49
Setting the White Balance ...............................................................................50
Custom White Balance ....................................................................................51
Setting the Color Temperature ........................................................................52
White Balance Correction................................................................................53
White Balance Auto Bracketing .......................................................................54
Setting the Color Space...................................................................................56
Selecting the Processing Parameters .............................................................57
Setting the Processing Parameters .................................................................58
File Numbering Methods .................................................................................61
Checking Camera Settings..............................................................................62
Setting the AF, Metering, and Drive Modes 63
Selecting the AF Mode ....................................................................................64
Selecting the AF Point .....................................................................................67
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Focusing an Off-Center Subject ...................................................................... 69
When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)....................................................... 70
Selecting the Metering Mode........................................................................... 71
Selecting the Drive Mode ................................................................................ 72
Advanced Operations 73
Program AE..................................................................................................... 74
Shutter-Priority AE........................................................................................... 76
Aperture-Priority AE ........................................................................................ 78
Depth of Field Preview .................................................................................... 79
Manual Exposure ............................................................................................ 80
Automatic Depth-of-Field AE........................................................................... 82
Setting Exposure Compensation..................................................................... 83
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) .................................................................... 84
AE Lock ........................................................................................................... 86
Bulb Exposures ............................................................................................... 87
Mirror Lockup .................................................................................................. 88
LCD Panel Illumination.................................................................................... 89
Using the Eyepiece Cover............................................................................... 89
You can also silence the beeper ..................................................................... 90
CF Card Reminder .......................................................................................... 90
Flash Photography 91
Using the Built-in Flash ................................................................................... 92
Using EOS-Dedicated, External Speedlites .................................................... 97
Using Non-Canon Flash Units......................................................................... 98
Image Playback 99
Setting the Image Review Time .................................................................... 100
Auto Image Rotation...................................................................................... 101
Setting the LCD Brightness ........................................................................... 102
Image Playback............................................................................................. 103
Single image display, Index Display, Magnified View ........................103 - 106
Jump Display, Auto playback, Rotating an Image .............................107 - 109
Viewing the Images on a TV ......................................................................... 110
Protecting Images ......................................................................................... 111
Erasing Images ............................................................................................. 112
Formatting the CF Card................................................................................. 114
Direct Printing from the Camera 115
DPOF: Digital Print Order Format 131
Customizing the Camera 139
Reference 147
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Safety Warnings
Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death,
and material damage.
Preventing Serious Injury or Death
• To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the
safeguards below:
- Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this
booklet. Do not use any home-made or modified batteries.
- Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery pack or back-up battery. Do
not apply heat or apply solder to the battery pack or back-up battery. Do not expose
the battery pack or back-up battery to fire or water. And do not subject the battery
pack or back-up battery to strong physical shock.
- Do not install the battery pack or back-up battery in reversed polarity (+ –). Do not
mix new and old or different types of batteries.
- Do not recharge the battery pack outside the allowable ambient temperature range
of 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F). Also, do not exceed the recharging time.
- Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera,
accessories, connecting cables, etc.
• Keep the back-up battery away from children. If a child swallows the battery, consult a
physician immediately. (Battery chemicals may harm the stomach and intestines.)
• When disposing of a battery pack or back-up battery, insulate the electrical contacts
with tape to prevent contact with other metallic objects or batteries. This is to prevent
fire or an explosion.
• If excessive heat, smoke, or fumes are emitted during battery pack recharging,
immediately unplug the battery charger from the power outlet to stop the recharging
and prevent a fire.
• If the battery pack or back-up battery leaks, changes color, deforms, or emits smoke
or fumes, remove it immediately. Be careful not to get burned in the process.
• 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.
• During the recharging, keep the equipment away from the reach of children. The cord
can accidentally choke the child or give an electrical shock.
• 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 fire the flash at someone driving a car. 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 away.
• Before storing the camera or accessory when not in use, remove the battery pack and
disconnect the power plug. This is to prevent electrical shock, heat generation, and
fire.
• Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an
explosion or fire.
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• If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do
not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of electrical shock.
• Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause
electrical shock.
• Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the camera or lens.
Doing so may damage your vision.
• Keep the camera from the reach of small children. The neck strap can accidentally
choke the child.
• Do not store the equipment in dusty or humid places. This is to prevent fire and
electrical shock.
• Before using the camera inside an airplane or hospital, check if it is allowed.
Electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the plane’s
instruments or the hospital’s medical equipment.
• To prevent fire and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below:
- Always insert the power plug all the way in.
- Do not handle a power plug with wet hands.
- When unplugging a power plug, grasp and pull the plug instead of the cord.
- Do not scratch, cut, or excessively bend the cord or put a heavy object on the cord.
Also do not twist or tie the cords.
- Do not connect too many power plugs to the same power outlet.
- Do not use a cord whose insulation has been damaged.
• Occasionally unplug the power plug and use a dry cloth to clean off the dust around
the power outlet. If the surrounding is dusty, humid, or oily, the dust on the power outlet
may become moist and short-circuit the outlet to cause a fire.
Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage
• Do not leave equipment inside a car under the hot sun or near a heat source. The
equipment may become hot and cause skin burns.
• Do not carry the camera around while it is attached to a tripod. Doing so may cause
injury. Also make sure the tripod is sturdy enough to support the camera and lens.
• Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera under the sun without the lens cap
attached. Otherwise, the lens may concentrate the sun’s rays and cause a fire.
• Do not cover or wrap the battery-recharging apparatus with a cloth. Doing so may trap
heat within and cause the casing to deform or catch fire.
• If you drop the camera in water or if water or metal fragments enter inside the camera,
promptly remove the battery pack and back-up battery. This is to prevent fire and
electrical shock.
• Do not use or leave the battery pack or back-up battery in a hot environment. Doing so
may cause battery leakage or a shorter battery life. The battery pack or back-up
battery can also become hot and cause skin burns.
• Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the equipment.
Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard.
If the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact
your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center.

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Camera Care
¡This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical
shock.
¡The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you
accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest
Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the
camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe with a well-wrung wet cloth.
¡Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such
as a magnet or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving the camera near
anything emitting strong radio waves such as a large antenna. Strong
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.
¡Do not leave the camera in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight.
High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.
¡The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to
disassemble the camera yourself.
¡Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, mirror, and focusing
screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean the
camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to a Canon Service
Center.
¡Do not touch the camera’s electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to
prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera
misoperation.
¡If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room,
condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent
condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to
the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.
¡If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera.This is to avoid
damaging the camera. If this occurs, remove the lens, CF card and battery
from the camera, and wait until the condensation has evaporated before
using the camera.
¡If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery
and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the
camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to
check that the camera is still working.
¡Avoid storing the camera where there are corrosive chemicals such as a
darkroom or chemical lab.
¡If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions
before using the camera. If you have not used the camera for some time or if
there is an important shoot coming up, have the camera checked by your
Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working
properly.
Handling Precautions
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Handling Precautions
LCD Panel and LCD Monitor
¡Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision
technology with over 99.99% active pixels, there might be a few dead pixels
among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying only black
or red, etc., are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.
¡At low temperatures, the liquid-crystal display response may become slower.
And at high temperatures, the display may blacken. In either case, the
display will return to normal at room temperature.
CF Card
¡The CF card is a precision device. Do not drop the memory card or subject it
to vibration. Doing so could damage the images recorded on them.
¡Do not store or use a memory card near anything having a strong magnetic
field such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to
having static electricity. Otherwise, the images recorded on the CF card
might be lost.
¡Do not leave memory cards in direct sunlight or near a heat source. Doing so
can warp the cards and make them unusable.
¡Do not spill any liquid onto the CF card.
¡Always store your CF cards in a case to protect the data stored on them.
¡Non-Canon CF cards may not be able to record and playback images. Using
Canon CF cards is recommended.
¡Do not bend the card or subject it to any excessive force or physical shock.
¡Do not store CF cards in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
Lens Electrical Contacts
After detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens
caps or put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
Contacts

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For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in
parentheses (p.**).
Nomenclature
Digital terminal (p.117)
Video OUT terminal (p.110)
Remote control
terminal (N3 type)
PC terminal (p.98)
LCD panel (p.12)
Hot shoe (p.97)
EF Lens mount index (p.23)
Grip
(Battery
compartment)
DC coupler cord hole
(p.22)
Flash-sync contacts
Shutter button
(p.26)
Mode Dial (p.14)
Lens lock pin
Lens mount
Contacts (p.9)
Depth-of-field
preview button
(p.79)
Built-in flash/AF-assist beam (p.92/68)
Red-eye
reduction/
Self-timer lamp
(p.94/44)
Strap mount
(p.17)
Lens release
button (p.23)
Terminal cover
Mirror (p.36,88)
<U> LCD panel illumination button (p.89)
<E> AF mode selection/
White balance selection button
(p.64/50)
<R> Drive mode
selection/ISO speed
button (p.72/49)
<Q> Metering mode
selection/Flash exposure
compensation button (p.71/96)
<D> Flash
button (p.92)
<6> Main Dial
(p.27)
Body cap (p.23)
EF-S Lens mount index (p.23)
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Nomenclature
Tripod socket
Battery compartment
cover (p.20)
Battery
compartment
cover release
lever (p.20)
<9> Multi-controller (p.28)
Viewfinder eyepiece
Eyecup (p.89)
Dioptric adjustment knob (p.38)
Strap mount
(p.17)
Access lamp (p.25)
CF card slot
cover (p.24)
CF card slot (p.24)
CF card eject button (p.24)
LCD monitor (p.32)
<S/u>
AF point selection/
Enlarge button
(p.67/106,129)
<A/I> AE lock/
FE lock button/Index/
Reduce button
(p.86/95/105/106,129)
<M> Menu
button (p.29)
<B> Info/
Trimming orientation
button (p.62,103/129)
<C> Jump
button (p.107)
<x> Playback
button (p.103)
<L> Erase button (p.112)
<5> Quick Control Dial (p.28)
<0> Setting button (p.29)
<4> Power switch (p.26)

Nomenclature
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LCD Panel
The actual display will show only the applicable items.
Aperture
AF point selection ([ - - - ])
CF card full warning (FuLL CF)
CF card error warning (Err CF)
No CF card warning (no CF)
Error code (Err)
Cleaning image sensor (CLEA n)
Processing Parameters
(PA- P1 /P2 /1 /2/3)
Shutter speed
Busy (buSY)
Built-in flash recycling (buSY)
ISO speed
gISO speed
Shots remaining
Shots remaining
during WB bracketing
Self-timer countdown
Bulb exposure time
KCustom Function
AF mode
XOne-Shot AF
9AI Focus AF
ZAI Servo AF
MBeeper
LRed-eye reduction
Metering mode
qEvaluative metering
wPartial metering
eCenter-weighted average metering
Drive mode
uSingle-frame
iContinuous
shooting
jSelf-timer
Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amount
AEB range
Flash exposure compensation amount
Image-recording quality
37 Large/Fine
38 Large/Normal
47 Medium/Fine
48 Medium/Normal
67 Small/Fine
68 Small/Normal
1RAW
hAEB
yFlash exposure compensation
Battery check
zx
n
White balance
QAuto
WDaylight
EShade
RCloudy
YTungsten light
U
White fluorescent light
IFlash
OCustom
PColor temperature 0Monochrome
shooting
2White balance
correction
CF card writing status
-
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Nomenclature
Viewfinder Information
The actual display will show only the applicable items.
Partial metering circle
AF points
(Superimposed display)
<A> AE lock/FE lock
AEB in-progress
<D> Flash-ready
Improper FE lock warning
<O> High-speed sync
(FP flash) Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amount
Flash exposure compensation
amount
AEB range
Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator
<o> Focus confirmation
light
White balance correction
Focusing screen
Shutter speed
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Built-in flash recycling (DbuSY)
Aperture
<y> Flash exposure
compensation
Max. Burst
CF card full warning (FuLL CF)
CF card error warning (Err CF)
No CF card warning (no CF)

Nomenclature
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Mode Dial
The Mode Dial is divided into two function zones.
B
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Full Auto
qBasic Zone
All you do is press the shutter
button.
1:Full Auto (p.40)
For fully automatic shooting.
Image Zone
Allows you fully automatic
shooting for specific subjects.
2: Portrait (p.42)
3: Landscape (p.42)
4: Close-up (p.42)
5: Sports (p.43)
6: Night Portrait (p.43)
7: Flash Off (p.43)
wCreative Zone
Set the camera as you wish.
d: Program AE (p.74)
s: Shutter-priority AE
(p.76)
f: Aperture-priority AE
(p.78)
a: Manual exposure (p.80)
8: Automatic Depth-of-field
Preview (p.82)
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Nomenclature
Battery Charger CG-580
This is a battery pack charger. (p.18)
Battery Charger CB-5L
This is a battery pack charger. (p.18)
Battery pack slot
Red lamp
Power plug
Power cord
Power cord socket
Battery pack slot
Red lamp

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¡In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s
buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the icons and markings on
the camera.
¡For more information, reference page numbers are provided in
parentheses (p.**).
¡The asterisk Mon the right of the page title indicates that the
respective feature is available only in Creative Zone modes (d,s,
f,a,8).
¡The Canon EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens is used as the sample
lens in this Instruction Manual.
¡The procedures assume that the menu settings and Custom
Functions are set to the default settings.
¡
The 3 icon indicates that the setting can be changed with the menu.
¡ ( 0 ), ( 9 ) or ( 8 ) indicates that the respective function remains active
for 4 sec., 6 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of the button.
¡This manual uses the following alert symbols:
:
The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting problems.
: The Note symbol gives supplemental information.
Conventions Used in this Manual
¡In the text, the <4> icon indicates the power switch.
¡All operations described in this manual assume that
the <4> switch is set to <1> or <J>.
¡The <6> icon indicates the Main Dial.
¡The <5> icon indicates the Quick Control Dial.
¡
Operations with the < 5 > dial assume that the < 4 >
switch is already set to <
J >. Be sure it is set to
<
J >.
¡In the text, the <9> icon indicates the Multi-controller.
¡In the text, the <0> icon indicates the SET button.It is
used for menu functions and Custom Functions.
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Getting Started
This chapter explains a few preliminary steps and basic
camera operations.
Attaching the Strap
Pass the end of the strap through
the camera’s strap mount from the
bottom. Then pass it through the
strap’s buckle as shown in the
illustration. Pull the strap to take up
any slack and make sure the strap
will not loosen from the buckle.
¡The eyepiece cover is also
attached to the strap. (p.89)
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For details on the battery, refer to the instructions for Battery Pack BP-511A.
1Remove the cover.
¡When you remove the battery from
the camera, be sure to reattach the
cover to protect against short circuit.
2Attach the battery.
¡Align the battery front edge with the
<–> mark on the battery charger.
While pressing down the battery, slide
it in the direction of the arrow.
¡To detach the battery, follow the
above procedure in reverse.
3For CG-580
Flip out the prongs and recharge
the battery.
¡As shown by the arrow, flip out the
battery charger’s prongs.
¡Insert the prongs into a power outlet.
For CB-5L
Connect the power cord and
recharge the battery.
¡Connect the power cord to the
charger and insert the plug into the
power outlet.
sRecharging starts automatically and
the red lamp starts blinking.
s
The recharging time for a completely
exhausted battery is as follows:
BP-511A and BP-514: Approx. 100 min.
BP-511 and BP-512: Approx. 90 min.
Recharging the Battery
<–> mark
CG-580
CB-5L
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Recharging the Battery
¡The numbers and markings on the
battery charger correspond to the
table on the left.
Recharge Leve l Red lamp
0-50% Blinks once per second
50-75% Blinks twice per second
75-90% Blinks three times
per second
90% or higher Lights on
¡Do not recharge any battery pack other than Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-
514, BP-511, or BP-512.
¡If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period without the
camera being used, a low electrical current may be discharged
excessively and the battery’s service life may be affected. When not
using the camera, remove the battery and attach the protective cover to
prevent shorting. Before using the camera again, be sure to recharge the
battery.
¡After the red lamp lights, continue to recharge
the battery for an hour to attain a full charge.
¡By referring to the marking, you can attach the
protective cover to the battery to indicate whether
the battery has been recharged or not.
¡After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the power cord from
the power outlet.
¡The time required to recharge the battery depends on the ambient
temperature and battery’s recharge level.
¡The battery pack can operate in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to
104°F). However, for full operating performance, using it between 10°C
(50°F) and 30°C (86°F) is recommended. In cold locations such as ski
areas, battery performance temporarily decreases and the operating
time may be shorter.
¡If operating time is sharply reduced even after normal recharging, the
battery pack may have reached its service life. Replace it with a new
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Load a fully charged BP-511A battery pack into the camera.
1Open the battery compartment
cover.
¡Slide the lever as shown by the arrow
and open the cover.
2Insert the battery.
¡Point the battery contacts downward.
¡Insert the battery until it locks into
place.
3Close the cover.
¡Press the cover until it snaps shut.
When the <4> switch is set to <1> or <J> (p.26), the battery
level will be indicated at one of three levels.
z: Battery level OK.
x: Battery level is low.
n: Battery must be recharged.
Installing and Removing the Battery
Installing the Battery
Checking the Battery Level
Battery Pack BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512 can also be used.
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Installing and Removing the Battery
Battery Life [Number of shots]
¡The figures above are based on a fully-charged BP-511A and CIPA (Camera &
Imaging Products Association) testing criteria.
1Open the battery compartment
cover.
¡Slide the lever as shown by the arrow
and open the cover.
2Remove the battery.
¡Slide the battery lock lever as shown
by the arrow and remove the battery.
Temperature Shooting Conditions
No Flash 50% Flash Use
At 20°C / 68°F Approx. 1000 Approx. 700
At 0°C / 32°F Approx. 750 Approx. 550
Removing the Battery
¡The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above
depending on the shooting conditions.
¡The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use of
the LCD monitor.
¡Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating the
autofocus only can reduce the number of possible shots.
¡The number of possible shots with the BP-514 is the same as indicated
in the table.
¡The number of possible shots with the BP-511 or BP-512 will be about
75% of the figures in the table for 20°C. At 0°C, the figures will be about
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With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (optional), you can connect the camera to
a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level.
1Connect the DC Coupler.
¡Connect the DC Coupler’s plug to the
AC adapter’s socket.
2Connect the power cord.
¡Connect the power cord to the AC
adapter.
¡Insert the plug into a power outlet.
¡When you are finished, disconnect
the plug from the power outlet.
3Place the cord in the groove.
¡Carefully insert the cord into the
groove without damaging it.
4Insert the DC Coupler.
¡Open the battery compartment cover
and open the DC Coupler cord notch
cover.
¡Insert the DC Coupler until the lock
position and put the cord through the
notch.
¡Close the cover.
Using a Household Power Outlet
Do not connect or disconnect the power cord while the camera’s <4>
switch is set to <1> or <J>.
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1Remove the caps.
¡Remove the rear lens cap and the
body cap by turning them as shown
by the arrow.
2Attach the lens.
¡Align the EF-S lens with the camera’s
white EF-S lens mount index and turn
the lens as shown by the arrow until it
clicks in place.
¡When attaching a lens other than an
EF-S lens, align the lens with the red
EF lens index mark.
3On the lens, set the focus mode
switch to <AF>.
¡If it is set to <MF>, autofocus will not
be possible.
4Remove the front lens cap.
While pressing the lens release
button, turn the lens as shown by
the arrow.
¡Turn the lens until it stops, then
detach it.
Mounting and Detaching a Lens
Mounting a Lens
EF-S Lens mount index
EF lens mount index
Detaching the Lens
When attaching or detaching the lens, take care to prevent dust from
entering the camera through the lens mount.

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The captured image will be recorded onto the CF card (optional).
Although the thickness is different, a Type I or Type II CF card can be
inserted into the camera. The camera is also compatible with Microdrive
and CF cards with 2 GB or higher capacity.
1Open the cover.
¡Slide the cover as shown by the arrow
to open it.
2Insert the CF card.
¡Using Canon CF cards is
recommended.
¡If the CF card is inserted in the
wrong way, it may damage the
camera. As shown by the arrow,
face the label side toward you and
insert the end with the small holes
into the camera.
sThe CF card eject button pops out.
3Close the cover.
¡Close the cover and slide it in the
direction shown by the arrow until it
snaps shut.
sWhen the <4> switch is set to
<1> or <J>, the shots remaining
is displayed on the LCD panel.
Installing and Removing the CF Card
Installing the Card
Top
CF card
eject button
Shots remaining
The shots remaining depends on the remaining capacity of the CF card and
the ISO speed setting.
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Installing and Removing the CF Card
1Open the cover.
¡Turn the <4> switch to <2>.
¡Check that the “buSY” message is
not displayed on the LCD panel.
¡Make sure the access lamp is off,
then open the cover.
2Remove the CF card.
¡Press the Eject button.
sThe CF card will be ejected.
¡Close the cover.
Removing the CF Card
Access lamp
¡A blinking access lamp indicates that data is being read, written, or
erased on the CF card or that data is being transferred. Never do
the following while the access lamp is lit or blinking. Such actions
may destroy the image data. It may also damage the CF card or
camera.
• Shaking or banging the camera around.
• Open the CF card slot cover.
• Removing the battery.
¡If “Err CF” (Error CF) is displayed on the LCD panel, see page 114.
¡If you use a low-capacity CF card, it might not be able to record large
images.
¡A Microdrive is vulnerable to vibration and physical shock. If you use a
Microdrive, be careful not to subject the camera to vibration or physical
shock especially while recording or displaying images.
On the menu, if you set the [zShoot w/o card] to [Off], it will prevent
shooting without a CF card. (p.90)

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The camera can operate only after the <4> switch is turned on.
<2>: The camera is turned off and
does not operate.
<1> : The camera operates.
<J> : The camera and <5> operate.
(p.28)
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 (AF) and
automatic exposure (AE) that sets the
shutter speed and aperture.
The exposure setting (shutter speed and
aperture) is displayed on the top LCD
panel and in the viewfinder. (0)
Pressing completely
This releases the shutter and takes the
picture.
Basic Operation
Power Switch
Shutter Button
¡ To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after 1 minute of
non-operation. To turn on the camera again, just press the shutter button.
¡You can change the auto power-off time with the menu’s [cAuto power
off] setting. (p.33)
¡
If you turn the < 4 > switch to < 2 > while the captured images are being recorded
onto the CF card, the remaining number of captured images to be recorded will be
indicated on the top LCD panel with the number of <
N >. When all the images are
finished recording, the display will turn off and the camera will turn off.
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Basic Operation
The <6> dial is mainly used for shooting-related settings.
(1) After pressing a button, turn the
<6> dial.
When you press a button, its function
remains active for 6 seconds (
9 ). During
this time, you can turn the <
6 > dial to set
the desired setting. When the timer runs
out or if you press the shutter button down
halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot.
¡In this way, you can set the AF mode,
drive mode, and metering mode and
select or set the AF point.
(2) Turn the <6> dial only.
While looking at the LCD panel or
viewfinder, turn the <6> dial to set the
desired setting.
¡In this way, you can set the shutter
speed, aperture, etc.
Operating the <6> Dial
¡ If you press the shutter button halfway and ( 0 ) elapse, you must press it
halfway again and wait a moment before pressing it completely to take a
picture. If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway
first or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it completely
immediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes the picture.
¡No matter what state the camera is in (image playback, menu operation,
image recording, etc.), you can return to shooting instantly just by
pressing the shutter button halfway (except during direct printing).
¡
Camera movement during the moment of exposure is called camera shake.
Camera shake can cause blurred pictures. To prevent camera shake, note
the advice below. Also see “Holding the Camera” (p.38).
• Hold the camera steady.
• Put your finger tip on the shutter button, hold the camera with your right
hand, then press the shutter button gently.

Basic Operation
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The <5> dial is mainly used for shooting-related settings and selecting
LCD monitor items. When you want to use the <5> dial to prepare for
shooting, set the <4> switch to <J> first.
(1) After pressing a button, turn the
<5> dial.
When you press a button, its function remains active
for 6 seconds (
9 ). During this time, you can turn
the <
5 > dial to set the desired setting. When the
timer ends or if you press the shutter button down
halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot.
¡You can select the AF point or set the
white balance, ISO speed, and flash
exposure compensation.
¡When using the LCD monitor, you
can select menu operations and
select images during playback.
(2) Turn the <5> dial only.
While looking at the LCD panel or viewfinder,
turn the <
5 > dial to set the desired setting.
¡ You can set the exposure compensation
or the aperture in the <
a > mode.
The <9> consists of eight direction
keys and a button at the center. Use it to
select an AF point, set white balance
correction, scroll around a magnified
image display, and move the trimming
frame for direct printing.
Operating the <5> Dial
Operating the <9>
You can also operate (1) when the <4> switch is set to <1>.
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By setting various optional settings with the menus, you can set the
image recording quality, processing parameters, the date/time, Custom
Functions, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, you use the <M>
button, <0> button, and <5> dial on the camera back to proceed to
the next step.
The menu screen is color coded for the three menu categories.
Menu Operations
Icon Color Category Description
zRed Shooting menu Shooting-related menu.
xBlue Playback menu Image playback-related menu.
cYellow Set-up menu Camera’s basic settings.
<M> button
LCD Monitor
<C> button
<5> Quick
Control Dial
<0> button
Menu settings
Menu items
Menu category
color code
Menu category
¡Press the <C> button to jump to the first item of each menu
category.
¡Even while the menu is displayed, you can instantly go back to shooting
by pressing the shutter button halfway.

Menu Operations
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1Display the menu.
¡Press the <M> button to display
the menu. To turn off the menu, press
the button again.
2Select a menu item.
¡Turn the <5> dial to select the menu
item, then press <0>.
¡Press the <C> button to jump to
the first item of each menu category.
3Select the menu setting.
¡Turn the <5> dial to select the
desired setting.
4Set the desired setting.
¡Press <0> to set it.
5Exit the menu.
¡Press the <M> button to exit the
menu display.
Menu Setting Procedure
¡When a Basic Zone mode is set, there are menu items which will not be
displayed. (p.31)
¡
You can also use the <6> dial to select menu items or playback images.
¡The explanation of menu functions hereinafter assumes that you pressed
the <M> button to display the menu screen.
¡Menu operation will also work after the picture is taken while the image is
being recorded to the CF card (access lamp blinks).
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Menu Operations
<z> Shooting menu (Red)
<x> Playback menu (Blue)
<c> Set-up menu (Yellow)
¡These shaded menu items are not displayed in Basic Zone modes.
¡
In Basic Zone modes, the RAW and RAW+JPEG recording quality modes are not displayed.
Menu Settings
Quality 73/83/74/84/76/86/RAW/
RAW+73/+83/+74/+84/+76/+86 46
Red-eye On/Off Off / On 94
Beep On / Off 90
Shoot w/o card On / Off 90
AEB 1/3-stop increments, ±2 stops 84
WB SHIFT/BKT 9 levels of B/A/M/G color bias / B/A and M/G bias 1 level, ±3 levels 53,54
Custom WB Manual setting of white balance 51
Color temp. Set to 2800K - 10000K (100K increments) 52
Color space sRGB / Adobe RGB 56
Parameters Parameter 1, 2 / Set 1, 2, 3 / B/W 57,58
Protect Protect image 111
Rotate Rotate image 109
Print Order Specifies images to be printed (DPOF). 131
Auto Play Auto playback of images 108
Review time 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold / Off 100
Auto power off Off / 1min. / 2 min. / 4 min. / 8 min. / 15 min. / 30 min. 33
Auto rotate On / Off 101
LCD Brightness 5 levels 102
Date/Time Setting the Date/Time 34
File numbering Continuous / Auto reset 61
Language
12 languages provided (English, German, French, Dutch,
Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish,
Simplified Chinese, and Japanese.)
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Video system NTSC / PAL 110
Communication Normal / PTP 116
Format Initializes and erases card 114
Custom Functions (C.Fn ) Customize the camera 140
Clear settings
Clear all camera settings (Reset the camera to the default settings.)
Clear all Custom Functions (Resets all Custom Function settings to the def ault.)
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140
Sensor clean. Select to clean the sensor. 36
Firmware Ver. Select to update the firmware. –
Reference
pages

Menu Operations
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¡When using the LCD monitor, you can use the <5> dial even while
the <4> switch is <1>.
¡The LCD monitor cannot be used as a viewfinder for shooting.
¡
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to one of five levels. (p.102)
1Select [Clear settings].
¡Press the <M> button.
¡Turn the <5> dial to select [cClear
settings], then press <0>.
2Select [Clear all camera settings].
¡Turn the <5> dial to select [Clear all
camera settings], then press<0>.
3Select [OK].
¡Turn the <5> dial to select [OK],
then press <0>. The default settings
will be restored.
sThe camera’s default settings will be
as shown below.
About the LCD Monitor
Restoring the Camera’s Default SettingsN
AF mode One-Shot AF
AF point selection Automatic AF point selection
Metering mode Evaluative metering
Drive mode Single shooting
Exposure
compensation 0 (Zero)
AEB Off
Flash exposure
compensation 0 (Zero)
Custom Functions Current settings retained
Quality 73
ISO speed 100
Color space sRGB
White balance Q
Color
temperature 5200K
WB correction Off
WB-BKT amount Off
Parameters Parameter 2
Shooting Settings Image-Recording Settings
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The LCD monitor’s interface language can be set to one of twelve languages.
1Select [Language].
¡Turn the <5> dial to select [c
Language], then press <0>.
sThe Language screen will appear.
2Set the desired language.
¡Turn the <5> dial to select the
langauge, then press <0>.
sThe language will change.
3Setting the Language
English English Italiano Italian
Deutsch German Norsk Norwegian
Français French Svenska Swedish
Nederlands Dutch Español Spanish
Dansk Danish Simplified Chinese
Suomi Finnish Japanese
3 Set the power-off time/Auto power off
You can set the auto power-off time for the camera to turn off
automatically after a set time of idle operation. If you do not want the
camera to turn off automatically, set this to [Off]. If the camera turns off
automatically, just press the shutter button halfway to turn it on again .
1Select [Auto power off].
¡Turn the <5> dial to select [cAuto
power off], then press <0>.
2Set the desired time.
¡Turn the <5> dial to select the
desired time, then press <0>.

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Set the date and time as shown below.
1Select [Date/Time].
¡Turn the <5> dial to select [cDate/
Time], then press <0>.
sThe date/time screen will appear.
2Set the date and time.
¡Turn the <5> dial to select the digit,
then press <0>.
¡The selection will then shift to the
next item.
3Set the date display format.
¡Turn the <5> dial to set the date
format to [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy], or
[yy/mm/dd].
4Press <0>.
sThe date and time will be set and the
menu will reappear.
3Setting the Date and Time
Each captured image is recorded with the date and time it was taken. If the
date and time are not properly set, the wrong date/time will be recorded.
Make sure you set the date and time correctly.
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The date/time (back-up) battery maintains the camera’s date and time.
The battery’s service life is about 5 years. If the date/time is reset when
the battery is replaced, replace the back-up battery with a new CR2016
lithium battery as described below.
The date/time setting will also be reset, so you must set the
correct date/time.
1Turn the <4> switch to <2>.
2Open the cover and remove the
battery.
3Take out the battery holder.
4Replace the battery in the battery
holder.
¡Make sure the battery is in the proper
+ – orientation.
5Close the cover.
Replacing the Date/Time Battery
(–) (+)
For the date/time battery, be sure to use a CR2016 lithium battery.

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The image sensor is like the film in a film camera. If any dust or other
foreign matter adheres to the image sensor, it may show up as a dark
speck in the images. To avoid this, follow the procedure below to clean
the image sensor. Note that the image sensor is a very delicate
component. If possible, you should have it cleaned by a Canon Service
Center.
While you clean the image sensor, the camera must be turned on.
Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (optional, see page 154) is
recommended. If you use a battery, make sure the battery level is
sufficient. Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera.
1Install the DC Coupler (p.22) or a
battery and turn the <4> switch
to <1>.
2Select [Sensor clean.].
¡Turn the <5> dial to select [c
Sensor clean.], then press <0>.
sIf you are using a battery with
sufficient power, the screen shown in
step 3 will appear.
¡If the battery is exhausted, a warning
message will appear and you will not
be able to proceed further. Either
recharge the battery or use a DC
coupler and start from step 1 again.
3Select [OK].
¡Turn the <5> dial to select [OK],
then press <0>.
sThe mirror will lock up and the shutter
will open.
s“CLEA n” will blink on the LCD panel.
3Cleaning the CMOS sensorN
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3Cleaning the CMOS sensorN
4Clean the image sensor.
¡Use a rubber blower to carefully blow
away any dust, etc., on the surface of
the image sensor.
5Stop the cleaning.
¡Turn the <4> switch to <2>.
sThe camera will turn off, the shutter
will close, and the mirror will go back
down.
¡Set the <4> switch to <1>. The
camera will then be ready to shoot.
¡During the sensor cleaning, never do any of the following that
would turn off the power. If the power is cut off, the shutter will
close and it may damage the shutter curtains and image sensor.
• Turn the <4> switch to <2>.
• Open the CF card slot cover.
• Open the battery compartment cover.
¡Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount. If
the power goes out, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains and
image sensor may be damaged.
¡Use a blower not attached with a brush. A brush can scratch the sensor.
¡Never use canned air or gas to clean the sensor. The blowing force can
damage the sensor or the spray gas can freeze on the sensor.
¡When the battery is exhausted, the beeper will sound and the <c>
icon will blink on the LCD panel. Set the <4> switch to <2> and
replace the battery. Then start over again.
¡You cannot clean the sensor if Battery Grip BG-E2 (optional) is attached
to the camera and size-AA batteries supply the power. Use AC Adapter
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By adjusting the diopter to suit your eyesight, you can see a sharp
viewfinder image even without eyeglasses. The camera’s adjustable
dioptric range is -3 to +1 dpt.
Turn the dioptric adjustment
knob.
¡ Turn the knob left or right so that the
AF points in the viewfinder look sharp.
¡The illustration shows the knob at the
standard setting (-1 dpt).
Dioptric Adjustment
If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder
image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, optional) is
recommended.
To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake.
¡Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand, and press your
both elbows lightly against your body.
¡Hold the lens bottom with your left hand.
¡Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder.
¡To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other
instead of lining up both feet.
Holding the Camera
Horizontal shooting Vertical shooting
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2
Fully Automatic
Shooting
This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes
on the Mode Dial for quick and easy shooting. In each
mode <
1 > < 2 > < 3 > < 4 > < 5 > < 6 > < 7 >, the AF
mode, drive mode, etc., are set automatically to suit the
subject. In these modes, all you do is point and shoot. In
addition, to help prevent mistakes caused by operating the
camera improperly, the <
E > < i > < Q > < S >
<
A > buttons and < 9 > are disabled in these modes. So
you need not worry about accidental errors.
Set the Mode Dial to one of
the following modes: <1>
<2> <3> <4> <5> <6>
<7>
¡The shooting procedure is the
same as for “1Using Full
Auto” (p.40).
¡To see what is set automatically
in the Basic Zone modes, see
“Function Availability Table”
(p.148).
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