Canon EOS 650D User manual

CEL-SS4YA210 © CANON INC. 2012 PRINTED IN THE EU
The lenses and accessories mentioned in this Instruction Manual are current as of
March 2012. For information on the camera’s compatibility with any lenses and
accessories introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center.
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The EOS 650D is a high-performance, digital single-lens reflex camera
featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 18.00 effective
megapixels, DIGIC 5, high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF,
approx. 5 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and Full High-
Definition (Full HD) movie shooting.
The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation, and provides
many features for demanding shots.
Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further
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.343, 344) and “Handling Precautions” (p.16, 17).
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
This camera is compatible with SD memory cards, SDHC memory
cards, and SDXC memory cards. In this manual, “card” refers to all
these cards.
*The camera does not come with a card for recording images/
movies. Please purchase it separately.
Cards that can record movies
When shooting movies, use a large-capacity SD card rated SD Speed Class 6
“ ” or higher (p.169).
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mmediately view the image you have
captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how
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captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how
they come out. You can then better understand the camera.
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they come out. You can then better understand the camera.
cidents, first read the “Safety
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cidents, first read the “Safety
Warnings” (p.343, 344) and “Handling Precautions” (p.16, 17).
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Warnings” (p.343, 344) and “Handling Precautions” (p.16, 17).
Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability
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Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability
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After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the
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properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the
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images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon
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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-E8 or LC-E8E is provided. (The LC-E8E comes with a
power cord.)
If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included.
Depending on the Lens Kit type, a lens instruction manual may also be
included.
Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Item Check List
Battery Pack
LP-E8
(with protective cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E8/LC-E8E*
Interface Cable
Wide Strap
EW-100DB IV
Camera
(with eyecup and body cap)
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Icons in this Manual
<6>: Indicates the Main Dial.
<V> <U> : Indicates the <S> Cross keys.
<0>: Indicates the Setting button.
0, 9, 7, 8: Indicates that the corresponding function
remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16
sec. respectively after you let go of the button.
* 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 that can be changed by pressing the
<M> button and changing the setting.
M: When shown on the upper right of a page, it indicates that the
function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.24).
(p.**) : Reference page number for more information.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Problem-solving advice.
Basic Assumptions
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch
is already set to <1> (p.34).
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-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens as an example.
Conventions Used in this Manual
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and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the
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and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the
: Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the
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: Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the
> button and changing the setting.
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: When shown on the upper right of a page, it indicates that the
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: When shown on the upper right of a page, it indicates that the
the Creative Zone modes (p.24).
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the Creative Zone modes (p.24).
(p.**) : Reference page number for more information.
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(p.**) : Reference page number for more information.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
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: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
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: Supplemental information.
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: Tips or advice for better shooting.
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: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Problem-solving advice.
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: Problem-solving advice.
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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 27
Basic Shooting and Image Playback 57
Creative Shooting 83
Advanced Shooting 107
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)
143
Shooting Movies 169
Handy Features 199
Wireless Flash Photography 225
Image Playback 237
Post-Processing Images 269
Printing Images 275
Customizing the Camera 291
Reference 301
Downloading Images to a Personal Computer 347
Quick Reference Guide and Index
355
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Wireless Flash Photography
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Contents at a Glance
Shooting
Shoot automatically p.57 - 74 (Basic Zone modes)
Shoot continuously p.101 (iContinuous shooting)
 Take a picture of yourself in a group p.103 (jSelf-timer)
Freeze the action p.108 (sShutter-priority AE)
Blur the action
Blur the background p.64 (CCreative Auto)
 Keep the background in sharp focus p.110 (fAperture-priority AE)
 Adjust the image brightness (exposure) p.117 (Exposure compensation)
Shoot in low light p.58, 104 (DFlash photography)
p.90 (ISO speed setting)
Shoot without flash p.63 (7Flash Off)
p.75 (bFlash Off)
Photograph fireworks at night p.114 (Bulb exposure)
 Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor p.143 (ALive View shooting)
Shoot movies p.169 (kMovie shooting)
Image Quality
 Shoot with image effects matching the subject p.93 (Picture Style)
Make a large-size print of the picture p.86 (73, 83, 1)
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Take many pictures p.86 (7a, 8a, b, c)
Focusing
Change the point of focus p.97 (SAF point selection)
Shoot a moving subject p.70, 96 (AI Servo AF)
Playback
 View the images on the camera p.82 (xPlayback)
Search for pictures quickly p.238 (HIndex display)
p.239 (IImage browsing)
Rate images p.244 (Ratings)
Prevent important images p.262 (KImage protect)
from accidental deletion
Delete unnecessary images p.264 (LDelete)
Auto play images and movies p.254 (Slide show)
 View the images or movies on a TV set p.258 (Video OUT)
 Adjust the LCD monitor brightness p.201 (LCD monitor brightness)
Apply special effect to images p.270 (Creative filters)
Printing
Print pictures easily p.275 (Direct printing)
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Power
Battery
• Charging p.28
• Installing/Removing p.30
• Battery check p.35
Power outlet p.302
Auto power off p.34
Card
Installing/Removing p.31
Format p.48
Release shutter without
card p.200
Lens
Attaching/Detaching p.39
Zoom p.40
Image Stabilizer p.41
Basic Settings
Dioptric adjustment p.42
Language p.38
Date/Time/Zone p.36
Beeper p.200
LCD Monitor
Using the LCD Monitor p.33
LCD auto off/on p.213
Brightness adjustment p.201
Touch screen p.53
Recording Images
 Creating/Selecting a folder p.202
File numbering p.204
Image Quality
Image-recording quality p.86
Picture Style p.93
White balance p.135
Color space p.139
Image enhancement features
• Auto Lighting Optimizer p.123
• Lens peripheral
illumination correction p.127
• Chromatic aberration
correction p.128
• Noise reduction for
long exposures p.125
• Noise reduction for
high ISO speeds p.124
• Highlight tone priority p.295
AF
AF operation p.95
AF point selection p.97
Manual focusing p.100
Drive
Drive mode p.22
Continuous shooting p.101
Self-timer p.103
Maximum burst p.88
Shooting
Shooting mode p.24
ISO speed p.90
Feature guide p.52
Bulb p.114
Mirror lockup p.140
Metering mode p.115
Index to Features
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Index to Features
Remote control p.303
Quick Control p.44
Exposure Adjustment
Exposure compensation p.117
AEB p.119
AE lock p.121
Flash
Built-in flash p.104
• Flash exposure
compensation p.118
• FE lock p.122
External flash p.305
Flash control p.214
• Wireless flash p.225
Live View Shooting
Live View shooting p.143
Autofocusing (AF)
methods p.153
Continuous AF p.150
Touch Shutter p.162
Aspect ratio p.151
Grid display p.150
Quick Control p.149
Movie Shooting
Movie shooting p.169
Movie Servo AF p.191
Sound recording p.193
Grid display p.193
Video snapshot p.183
Manual exposure p.173
Still photo shooting p.178
Quick Control p.180
Playback
Image review time p.200
Single-image display p.82
Shooting information
display p.266
Index display p.238
Image browsing
(Jump display) p.239
Magnified view p.240
Image rotate p.243
Rating p.244
Movie playback p.250
Editing out movie’s
first/last scene p.252
Slide show p.254
Viewing images on TV p.258
Protect p.262
Erase p.264
Quick Control p.246
Image Editing
Creative filters p.270
Resize p.273
Printing
PictBridge p.278
Print Order (DPOF) p.285
Photobook Set-up p.289
Customization
Custom Functions (C.Fn)p.292
My Menu p.299
Software
Downloading images to a
personal computer p.347
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Software instruction manual p.353
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1
Introduction 2
Item Check List................................................................................. 3
Conventions Used in this Manual..................................................... 4
Chapters........................................................................................... 5
Contents at a Glance........................................................................ 6
Index to Features ............................................................................. 8
Handling Precautions..................................................................... 16
Quick Start Guide........................................................................... 18
Nomenclature................................................................................. 20
Getting Started 27
Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 28
Installing and Removing the Battery............................................... 30
Installing and Removing the Card.................................................. 31
Using the LCD Monitor................................................................... 33
Turning on the Power..................................................................... 34
Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone ......................................... 36
Selecting the Interface Language................................................... 38
Attaching and Detaching a Lens .................................................... 39
About the Lens Image Stabilizer .................................................... 41
Basic Operation.............................................................................. 42
QQuick Control for Shooting Functions....................................... 44
3Menu Operations.................................................................. 46
Formatting the Card ....................................................................... 48
Switching the LCD Monitor Display................................................ 50
Feature Guide ................................................................................ 52
dTouch Screen Operations .......................................................... 53
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Quick Start Guide........................................................................... 18
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Nomenclature................................................................................. 20
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Nomenclature................................................................................. 20
Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 28
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Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 28
Installing and Removing the Battery............................................... 30
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Installing and Removing the Battery............................................... 30
Installing and Removing the Card.................................................. 31
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Installing and Removing the Card.................................................. 31
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Using the LCD Monitor................................................................... 33
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Using the LCD Monitor................................................................... 33
Turning on the Power..................................................................... 34
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Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone ......................................... 36
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Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone ......................................... 36
Selecting the Interface Language................................................... 38
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Attaching and Detaching a Lens .................................................... 39
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Attaching and Detaching a Lens .................................................... 39
About the Lens Image Stabilizer .................................................... 41
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About the Lens Image Stabilizer .................................................... 41