Canon EOS 60D User manual

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The EOS 60D is a high-performance, 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. 5.3 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and Full HD
(Full High-Definition) movie shooting.
The camera is highly responsive for shooting at anytime, provides many
functions fitted for advanced shooting, and offers many other features.
Take Test Shots to Familiarize Yourself with the Camera
With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have
captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how
they come out. You can then better understand the camera.
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the Safety Warnings
(p.305, 306) and Handling Precautions (p.12, 13).
Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability
After shooting, playback and check whether the images 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 proh bit 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 proh bit photography even for private enjoyment.
Introduction
This camera is compatible with SD memory cards, SDHC memory
cards, and SDXC memory cards. This manual will refer to all these
cards as just “card.”
*The camera does not come with a card for recording images.
Please purchase it separately.

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Before starting, check that all the following items have been included
with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Battery Charger LC-E6 or LC-E6E is provided. (The LC-E6E comes wi h a
power cord.)
If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included.
Depending on the Lens Kit type, the lens instruction manual might also be
included.
Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Item Check List
Battery Pack
LP-E6
(with protective cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E6/LC-E6E*
Interface Cable Stereo AV Cable
AVC-DC400ST
EOS DIGITAL
Solution Disk
(Software)
Software
Instruction
Manual (1) Camera Instruction Manual
(this booklet)
(2) Pocket Guide
Camera
(wi h eyecup and
body cap)
Wide Strap
EW-EOS60D
(1) (2)
Software Instruction Manual
The Software Instruction Manual is in the CD-ROM as a PDF file.
See page 316 for instructions to look up things in the Software
Instruction Manual.

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Icons in this Manual
<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.
<5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial.
<9> <V> <U> : Indicates the Multi-controller and the push
direction.
<0> : Indicates the setting button.
0, 9, 7, 8: Indicates that the respective function remains
active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec.
respectively after you let go of the button.
* In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials,
and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the
LCD monitor.
3: Indicates a function which can be changed by pressing the
<M> button and changing the setting.
M: If shown on the upper right of the page, it indicates that the
function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.20).
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Tip or advice for better shooting.
: Problem-solving advice.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
Basic Assumptions
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch
is already set to <1> (p.28).
It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are
set to the default.
For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached
with an EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens.
Conventions Used in this Manual

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For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s
basic operations and shooting procedures.
Chapters
Introduction 2
Getting Started 23
Basic Shooting 53
Setting the AF and Drive Modes 75
Image Settings 83
Advanced Operations 111
Flash Photography 129
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)
151
Shooting Movies 171
Image Playback 189
Post-Processing Images 219
Sensor Cleaning 229
Printing Images 235
Customizing the Camera 249
Reference 265
End Pages: Software Start Guide and Instruction Manual Index
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Introduction 2
tem Check List.................................................................................................. 3
Conventions Used in this Manual...................................................................... 4
Chapters............................................................................................................ 5
Index to Features ............................................................................................ 10
Handling Precautions ...................................................................................... 12
Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................ 14
Nomenclature .................................................................................................. 16
Getting Started 23
Charging the Battery ....................................................................................... 24
Installing and Removing the Battery................................................................ 26
Using the LCD Monitor .................................................................................... 27
Turning on the Power ...................................................................................... 28
Setting the Date and Time............................................................................... 30
Selecting the Interface Language.................................................................... 31
Installing and Removing the SD Card ............................................................. 32
Attaching and Detaching a Lens ..................................................................... 34
Using the Lens Hood....................................................................................... 37
About the Lens Image Stabilizer...................................................................... 38
Basic Operation............................................................................................... 39
QUsing the Quick Control Screen ................................................................ 44
3Menu Operations................................................................................... 46
Before You Start.............................................................................................. 48
Formatting the Card ..................................................................................... 48
Setting the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off.................................................. 50
Setting the Image Review Time ................................................................... 50
Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings.............................................. 51
Basic Shooting 53
1Fully Automatic Shooting .......................................................................... 54
1Full Auto Techniques ................................................................................ 56
7Disabling Flash.......................................................................................... 58
CCreative Auto Shooting ............................................................................. 59
2Shooting Portraits....................................................................................... 62
3Shooting Landscapes................................................................................ 63
4Shooting Close-ups .................................................................................... 64
5Shooting Moving Subjects......................................................................... 65
6Shooting Portraits at Night ......................................................................... 66
QQuick Control Screen................................................................................. 67
Shoot by Ambience Selection.......................................................................... 68
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Contents
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Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type .....................................................................71
Setting the AF and Drive Modes 75
f: Selecting the AF Mode..............................................................................76
SSelecting the AF Point ...............................................................................78
When Autofocus Fails ......................................................................................80
MF: Manual Focusing ...................................................................................80
iSelecting the Drive Mode...........................................................................81
jUsing the Self-timer ....................................................................................82
Image Settings 83
Setting the Image-recording Quality.................................................................84
i: Setting the ISO Speed..............................................................................88
ASelecting a Picture Style ..........................................................................90
ACustomizing a Picture Style .....................................................................92
ARegistering a Picture Style.......................................................................94
Setting the White Balance................................................................................96
OCustom White Balance ...........................................................................97
PSetting the Color Temperature.................................................................98
uWhite Balance Correction ...........................................................................99
Auto Lighting Optimizer..................................................................................101
Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction .........................................................102
Creating and Selecting a Folder.....................................................................104
File Numbering Methods ................................................................................106
Setting Copyright Information.........................................................................108
Setting the Color Space .................................................................................110
Advanced Operations 111
d: Program AE..............................................................................................112
s: Shutter-Priority AE .................................................................................114
f: Aperture-Priority AE...............................................................................116
Depth of Field Preview................................................................................117
a: Manual Exposure.....................................................................................118
qSelecting the Metering Mode ...................................................................119
Setting Exposure Compensation....................................................................120
hAuto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ............................................................121
AAE Lock ....................................................................................................122
F: Bulb Exposures ........................................................................................123
Mirror Lockup .................................................................................................125
RRemote Control Shooting............................................................................126
QDisplaying the Electronic Level ..............................................................127

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Contents
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Flash Photography 129
DUsing the Built-in Flash.............................................................................. 130
Setting the Flash ........................................................................................... 135
Using Wireless Flash..................................................................................... 139
External Speedlites ....................................................................................... 148
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 151
AShooting with the LCD Monitor ............................................................... 152
Shooting Function Settings ........................................................................... 156
zMenu Function Settings........................................................................... 157
Using AF to Focus......................................................................................... 160
Focusing Manually......................................................................................... 167
Shooting Movies 171
kShooting Movies...................................................................................... 172
Shooting Function Settings ........................................................................... 179
Setting the Movie-recording Size................................................................... 180
Menu Function Settings................................................................................. 182
Image Playback 189
xImage Playback....................................................................................... 190
BShooting Information Display .............................................................. 191
HISearching for Images Quickly ............................................................ 194
u/yMagnified View................................................................................... 196
bRotating the Image................................................................................... 197
Setting Ratings .............................................................................................. 198
QQuick Control During Playback................................................................ 200
kEnjoying Movies ...................................................................................... 202
kPlaying Movies ........................................................................................ 204
XEditing the Movie’s First and Last Scenes ............................................... 206
Slide Show (Auto Playback) .......................................................................... 207
Viewing the Images on TV............................................................................. 209
KProtecting Images................................................................................... 213
LErasing Images......................................................................................... 215
Changing Image Playback Settings............................................................... 217
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness ....................................................... 217
Auto Rotation of Vertical Images ................................................................ 218
Post-Processing Images 219
Creative Filters ........................................................................................ 220

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SResize ......................................................................................................222
RProcessing RAW Images with the Camera ............................................224
Sensor Cleaning 229
fAutomatic Sensor Cleaning....................................................................230
Appending Dust Delete Data..........................................................................231
Manual Sensor Cleaning................................................................................233
Printing Images 235
Preparing to Print ...........................................................................................236
wPrinting......................................................................................................238
Trimming the Image ....................................................................................243
WDigital Print Order Format (DPOF) ...........................................................245
WDirect Printing with DPOF ........................................................................248
Customizing the Camera 249
Setting Custom Functions ..............................................................................250
Custom Functions ..........................................................................................251
Custom Function Settings ..............................................................................252
C.Fn I : Exposure .....................................................................................252
C.Fn II : Image...........................................................................................254
C.Fn III : Autofocus/Drive ...........................................................................255
C.Fn IV : Operation/Others .........................................................................257
Registering My Menu .....................................................................................261
w: Register Camera User Settings ................................................................262
Reference 265
BButton Functions ..................................................................................266
Checking the Battery Information...................................................................268
Using a Household Power Outlet ...................................................................272
Using Eye-Fi Cards ........................................................................................273
Function Availability Table According to Shooting Modes .............................276
Menu Settings ................................................................................................278
Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................................283
Error Codes....................................................................................................291
System Map ...................................................................................................292
Specifications .................................................................................................294
Safety Warnings.............................................................................................305
End Pages: Software Start Guide and Instruction Manual Index 313
Software Start Guide......................................................................................314
Index ..............................................................................................................317

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Power
Battery
• Charging Îp.24
• Battery check Îp.29
•
Battery information check Îp.268
Power outlet Îp.272
Auto power off Îp.50
Lens
Attaching/Detaching Îp.34
Zoom Îp.35
Image Stabilizer Îp.38
Basic Settings
Language Îp.31
Date/Time Îp.30
Using the LCD monitor Îp.27
LCD brightness
adjustment Îp.217
Beeper Îp.278
Release shutter without
card Îp.32
Recording Images
Format Îp.48
Create/select a folder Îp.104
File No. Îp.106
Image Quality
Image-recording quality Îp.84
ISO speed Îp.88
Picture Style Îp.90
White balance Îp.96
Color space Îp.110
Image enhancement features
• Auto Lighting Optimizer Îp.101
• Lens peripheral illumination
correction Îp.102
• Noise reduction
for long exposures Îp.254
• Noise reduction
for high ISO speeds Îp.254
• Highlight tone priority Îp.255
AF
AF mode Îp.76
AF point selection Îp.78
Manual focusing Îp.80
Drive
Drive modes Îp.81
Maximum burst Îp.87
Shooting
Electronic level Îp.127
Quick Control screen Îp.44
Creative Auto Îp.59
Program AE Îp.112
Shutter-priority AE Îp.114
Aperture-priority AE Îp.116
Manual exposure Îp.118
Bulb Îp.123
Mirror lockup Îp.125
Metering mode Îp.119
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Index to Features
Self-timer Îp.82
Remote control Îp.126
Exposure Adjustments
Exposure compensation Îp.120
AEB Îp.121
AE lock Îp.122
Flash
Built-in flash Îp.130
• Flash exposure
compensation Îp.132
• FE lock Îp.134
External flash Îp.148
Flash control Îp.135
• Wireless flash Îp.139
Live View Shooting
Live View shooting Îp.151
Focusing Îp.160
Multiple aspect ratios Îp.157
Exposure simulation Îp.158
Grid display Îp.157
Silent shooting Îp.159
Shooting Movies
Movie shooting Îp.171
Manual exposure Îp.174
Sound recording Îp.184
Image Playback
Image review time Îp.50
Single image display Îp.190
• Shooting information
display Îp.191
Movie playback Îp.204
Editing out movie first/last
scene Îp.206
Index display Îp.194
Image browsing
(Jump display) Îp.195
Magnified view Îp.196
Slide show Îp.207
Viewing images on TV Îp.209
Protect Îp.213
Erase Îp.215
Image Editing
Creative filters Îp.220
Resize Îp.222
RAW image processing Îp.224
Customization
Custom Functions (C.Fn) Îp.250
My Menu Îp.261
Camera user setting
registration Îp.262
Viewfinder
Dioptric adjustment Îp.39
Electronic level Îp.128
Changing the focusing
screen Îp.259

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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 it with a well-wrung wet cloth.
Never leave the camera near any hing 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
magne ic 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, reflex mirror, and
focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean
the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest
Canon Service Center.
Do not touch the camera’s electrical 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,
condensa ion may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent
condensa ion, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to
the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.
If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid
damaging the camera. If there is condensation, remove the lens, 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 it. 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% effective pixels, there might be a few dead
pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying
only black or red, etc., are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images
recorded.
If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occur
where you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is only
temporary and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days.
In low or high temperatures, the LCD monitor display may seem slow or it
might look black. It will return to normal at room temperature.
Cards
To protect the card and its recorded data, note the following:
Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject it to excessive force,
physical shock, or vibration.
Do not store or use the card near anything having a strong magnetic field
such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to having
static electricity.
Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
Store the card in a case.
Do not store he card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
Lens
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.
Cautions During Prolonged Use
If you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, or movie shooting for a
prolonged period, the camera may become hot. Although this is not a
malfunction, holding the hot camera for a long period can cause slight skin
burns.
Contacts

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Quick Start Guide
1Insert the battery. (p.26)
To charge the battery, see page 24.
2Attach the lens. (p.34)
Align the lens’ white or red index with
the camera’s index in the matching
color.
3Set the lens focus mode switch
to <AF>. (p.34)
4Open the slot cover and
insert a card. (p.32)
With the card’s label facing you,
insert it into the slot.
5Set the power switch to <1>
(p.28), and while holding down
the button at the center of the
Mode Dial, turn the dial to <1>
(Full Auto). (p.54)
White index Red index

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Quick Start Guide
6Flip out the LCD monitor. (p.27)
7Focus the subject. (p.40)
Look through the viewfinder and aim
the viewfinder center over the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway, and
the camera will focus the subject.
If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-
up automatically.
8Take the picture. (p.40)
Press the shutter button completely to
take the picture.
9Review the picture. (p.50)
The captured image will be displayed
for approx. 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
To display the image again, press the
<x> button (p.190).
To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see page 57.
To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.190).
To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.215).

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For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in paren heses (p.**) .
Nomenclature
Speaker (p.204)
Body cap (p.34) Remote control terminal (p.124)
HDMI mini OUT terminal (p.209)
Audio/video OUT/Digital terminal
(p.212, 236)
External microphone IN terminal (p.184)
Lens lock pin
Lens mount
Contacts (p.13)
Mirror (p.125, 233)
Depth-of-field preview
button (p.117)
DC coupler cord
hole (p.272)
Grip
(Battery
compartment)
Red-eye
reduction/
Self-timer lamp
(p.131/82)
Remote control
sensor (p.126)
Shutter button
(p.40)
<6> Main Dial
(p.41)
<U> LCD panel
illumination button
(p.43)
<n> Metering mode
selection button (p.119)
<i>
ISO speed
setting button (p.88)
<R> Drive mode
selection button (p.81)
<f> AF mode selection button (p.76)
LCD panel (p.18)
EF lens mount index (p.34)
Built-in flash/AF-assist beam
(p.130/79)
EF-S lens mount index (p.34)
Flash-sync contacts
Hot shoe (p.148)
Microphone (p.172)
Mode Dial lock-release
button (p.41)
Mode Dial (p.20)
Strap mount
(p.23)
<D> Flash
button
(p.129)
Terminal cover
Lens release
button (p.35)

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Nomenclature
<A> Live View shooting/
Movie shooting button (p.152/172)
<V> Focal plane mark
<M> Menu button (p.46)
Viewfinder eyepiece
Eyecup (p.124)
Dioptric adjustment knob (p.39)
Power switch (p.28)
<L> Erase
button (p.215)
LCD monitor (p.27, 217)
Tripod socket
<x> Playback button (p.190)
<B> Info button
(p.127, 154, 176, 190, 266)
<Q> Quick
Control
button (p.44)
<R/l>
Quick Control Dial lock-release button/
Direct print button (p.42/241)
<0> Setting button (p.46)
Card slot (p.32)
<5> Quick Control Dial (p.42)
<9> Multi-controller (p.43)
Access lamp (p.33)
Battery
compartment
cover (p.26)
Battery
compartment
cover release
lever (p.26)
Card slot
cover (p.32)
Strap mount
(p.23)
<p> AF start button
(p.40, 153, 173)
<A/I>
AE lock/FE lock button/
Index/Reduce button
(p.122/134/194/196, 243)
<S/u>
AF point selection/
Magnify button
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Nomenclature
LCD Panel
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
Shutter speed
Busy (buSY)
Built-in flash recycling (buSY)
<A> Highlight tone priority (p.255)
Battery check (p.29)
<u> White balance
correction (p.99)
Aperture
Card full warning (FuLL)
Card error warning (Err)
No card warning (Card)
Error code (Err)
Cleaning image sensor (CLn)
Shots remaining
Shots remaining
during WB bracketing
Self-timer countdown
Bulb exposure time
AF mode (p.76)
X
One-Shot AF
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AI Focus AF
Z
AI Servo AF
4 L
Manual focus
Metering mode (p.119)
qEvaluative metering
wPartial metering
rSpot metering
eCenter-weighted
average metering
Drive mode (p.81)
uSingle shooting
oHigh-speed continuous
shooting
iLow-speed continuous
shooting
Q10 sec. Self-timer/
Remote control
k2 sec. Self-timer/
Remote control
Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation
amount (p.120)
AEB range (p.121)
Flash exposure compensation
amount (p.132)
<h> AEB
(p.121)
<0>
Monochrome shooting
(p.91)
Card writing status
Electronic level
<g> ISO speed (p.88)
ISO speed (p.88)
AF point selection ([ - - - ])
-
-- -- -
<y> Flash exposure
compensation
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Nomenclature
Viewfinder Information
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
Spot metering circle
AF points
(Superimposed display)
<A> AE lock/
AEB in-progress
<D> Flash-ready
Improper FE lock
warning
<e> High-speed sync
(FP flash)
<d> FE lock/
FEB in-progress
Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amount
Flash exposure compensation amount
AEB range
Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator
Electronic level
<o> Focus
confirmation
light
Focusing screen
Shutter speed
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Built-in flash recycling (DbuSY)
Aperture
<y> Flash exposure
compensation
Max. burst
Card full warning (FuLL)
Card error warning (Err)
No card warning (Card)
<u>
White balance
correction
<A> Highlight tone priority
ISO speed
<g>
ISO speed
<0> Monochrome
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Nomenclature
Mode Dial
Turn the Mode Dial while holding down the Mode Dial lock-release
button at the center.
Basic Zone
All you do is press the shutter
button. Fully-automatic shooting
suiting the subject.
1: Full Auto (p.54)
7: Flash Off (p.58)
C: Creative Auto (p.59)
Creative Zone
These modes give you more
control for shooting various
subjects.
d: Program AE (p.112)
s: Shutter-priority AE (p.114)
f: Aperture-priority AE (p.116)
a: Manual exposure (p.118)
F: Bu b (p.123)
Image Zone
2: Portrait (p.62)
3: Landscape (p.63)
4: Close-up (p.64)
5: Sports (p.65)
6: Night Portrait (p.66)
Camera User Setting
You can register the shooting
mode (d/s/f/a/F), AF
mode, menu settings, etc., in
this Mode Dial setting and
shoot (p.262).
k: Movie shooting
(p.171)