Canon EOS 4000D User manual

Instruction manuals (PDF files) and software can be
downloaded from the Canon website (p.4, 311).
www.canon.com/icpd
Instruction Manual
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The EOS 4000D is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring
a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 18.0 effective megapixels,
DIGIC 4+, high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF, approx.
3.0 shots/sec. continuous shooting, Live View shooting, Full
High-Definition (Full HD) movie shooting, and Wi-Fi (wireless
communication) function.
Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety
Instructions” (p.20-22) and “Handling Precautions” (p.23-25). Also, read
this manual carefully to ensure that you use the camera correctly.
Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further
Familiarize Yourself with the Camera
While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how they
come out. You can then better understand the camera. Be sure to store
this manual safely, too, so that you can refer to it again when necessary.
Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability
After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon
cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.
Copyrights
Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded
images or copyrighted music and images with music in the memory
card for anything other than private enjoyment. Also be aware that
certain public performances, exhibitions, etc. may prohibit photography
even for private enjoyment.
Introduction

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Before starting, check that all the following items are included with your
camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Battery Charger LC-E10E comes with a power cord.
The camera does not come with the Software CD-ROM, an interface cable
or HDMI cable.
The Instruction Manuals provided are listed on the next page.
If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are included.
Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
For items sold separately, see the System Map (p.274).
Item Check List
Battery Pack LP-E10
(with protective cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E10E*
Strap
Camera
(with eyecup and body cap)
When you need Lens Instruction Manuals, download them from the Canon
website (p.4).
The Lens Instruction Manuals (PDF) are for lenses sold individually. Note
that when purchasing the Lens Kit, some of the accessories included with
the lens may not match those listed in the Lens Instruction Manual.
Software can be downloaded from the Canon website (p.311) for your use.

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Quick Reference Guide
The booklet describes the basic operations.
More detailed Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be
downloaded from the Canon website.
1Download the Instruction Manuals (PDF files).
Connect to the Internet and access the following Canon website.
www.canon.com/icpd
Select your country or region of residence and download the
Instruction Manuals.
Instruction Manuals Available for Download
• Camera Instruction Manual
• Wireless Function Instruction Manual
• Quick Reference Guide
• Lens Instruction Manuals
• Software Instruction Manuals
2View the Instruction Manuals (PDF files).
Double-click the downloaded Instruction Manual (PDF file) to
open it.
To view the Instruction Manuals (PDF files), Adobe Acrobat
Reader DC or other Adobe PDF viewer (most recent version
recommended) is required.
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC can be downloaded for free from the
Internet.
To learn how to use PDF viewing software, refer to the software’s
Help section.
Instruction Manuals
Downloading and Viewing the Instruction Manuals (PDF Files)

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The following cards can be used with the camera regardless of
capacity: If the card is new or was previously formatted by another
camera or computer, it is recommended that you format the card
with this camera (p.52).
• SD memory cards
• SDHC memory cards
• SDXC memory cards
When shooting movies, use a large-capacity SD card rated SD
Speed Class 6 “ ” or higher.
If you use a slow-writing card when shooting movies, the movie may
not be recorded properly. Also, if you play back a movie on a card
with a slow reading speed, the movie may not play back properly.
To check the card’s writing/reading speed, refer to the card
manufacturer’s website.
Compatible Cards
Cards that Can Record Movies
The camera can use UHS-I cards, but since it is not compatible with the
UHS-I standard, writing/reading speeds will be equivalent to SD Speed
Class 10 at most.
In this manual, “card” refers to SD memory cards, SDHC memory
cards, and SDXC memory cards.
*The camera does not come with a card for recording images/
movies. Please purchase it separately.

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Quick Start Guide
1Insert the battery (p.36).

To charge the battery, see page 34.
2Insert the card (p.36).

With the card’s label facing toward
the back of the camera, insert it into
the card slot.
3Attach the lens (p.44).
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Align the lens’s white or red mount
index with the camera’s mount index
of the same color to attach the lens.
4Set the lens’s focus mode
switch to <AF> (p.44).
5Set the Mode Dial to <A>
(Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.58).
 All the necessary camera settings
will be set automatically.
When the LCD monitor displays the date/time/zone setting
screen, see page 41.
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Quick Start Guide
6Focus on the subject (p.47).
Look through the viewfinder and
aim the viewfinder center over the
subject.

Press the shutter button halfway, and
the camera will focus on the subject.
If the <I> icon blinks in the
viewfinder, raise the built-in flash
with your fingers.
7Take the picture (p.47).
Press the shutter button completely
to take the picture.
8Review the picture.
The captured image will be
displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the
LCD monitor.
To display the image again, press
the <x> button (p.82).
To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View
Shooting” (p.137).
To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.82).
To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.228).

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Icons in this Manual
<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.
<W><X><Y><Z> : Indicates the <S> cross keys on the top,
bottom, left, and right.
<0> : Indicates the Setting button.
0, 9, 7, 8: Indicates that each function remains active for
approx. 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. after
you let go of the button.
* In addition to the above, the icons and symbols used on the camera’s buttons
and displayed on the LCD monitor are also used in this manual when discussing
relevant operations and functionality.
3: Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the
<M> button to change its settings.
M: This icon at the upper right of the page titles indicates that
the function is available only in the Creative Zone modes
(p.30).
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Troubleshooting advice.
Basic Assumptions and Sample Photos
All operations explained in this manual assume that the Mode Dial is
set to any mode other than <d> (p.39). Before performing an
operation, turn the Mode Dial to the corresponding mode.
It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are
set to their defaults.
The illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens as an example.
The sample photos used in this manual are only for illustrative
purposes to show the effects more clearly.
Conventions Used in this Manual

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Chapters
Introduction 2
Getting Started 33
Basic Shooting and Image Playback 57
Creative Shooting 83
Advanced Shooting 105
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View
Shooting) 137
Shooting Movies 157
Handy Features 181
Image Playback 205
Post-Processing Images 233
Printing Images 239
Customizing the Camera 255
Reference 267
Software Start Guide /
Downloading Images to a Computer 309
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Contents at a Glance
Shooting
Shoot automatically p.57-81 (Basic Zone modes)
Shoot continuously p.100 (iContinuous shooting)
 Take a picture of yourself in a group p.101 (jSelf-timer)
Freeze the action p.106 (sShutter-priority AE)
Blur the action
Blur the background p.63 (CCreative Auto)
 Keep the background in sharp focus p.108 (fAperture-priority AE)
 Adjust the image brightness (exposure) p.114 (Exposure compensation)
Shoot in low light p.58, 103 (DFlash photography)
p.90 (ISO speed setting)
Shoot fireworks at night p.112 (Bulb exposure)
 Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor p.137 (ALive View shooting)
Shoot movies p.157 (kMovie shooting)
Image Quality
Shoot with image effects p.93 (Picture Style)
matching the subject
 Make a large-size print of the picture p.86 (73, 83, 1)
Take many pictures p.86 (7a, 8a, b, c)