Canon EOS 700D User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
The “Quick Reference Guide” is included at the end of this manual.
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
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The EOS 700D 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.349, 350) 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.173).
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mmediately view the image you have
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mmediately view the image you have
captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots
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captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots
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.349, 350) and “Handling Precautions” (p.16, 17).
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Warnings” (p.349, 350) and “Handling Precautions” (p.16, 17).
Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability
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Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability
After shooting, play images back and check whether they have be
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After shooting, play images back and check whether they have be
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
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Ca
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images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Ca
cannot be held liable for any lo
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cannot be held liable for any lo
ss or inconvenience caused.
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ss or inconvenience caused.
Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorde
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Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorde
images or copyrighted music and images
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images or copyrighted music and images
card for anything other than private enjoyment. Also be aware
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card for anything other than private enjoyment. Also be aware

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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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Interface Cable
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EOS Solution Disk
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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 STM lens as an example.
Conventions Used in this Manual
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and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera
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and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera
: 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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> button and changing the setting.
: When shown on the upper right of a page, it indicates
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: When shown on the upper right of a page, it indicates
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.
: 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.
Basic Assumptions
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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 85
Advanced Shooting 109
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)
145
Shooting Movies 173
Handy Features 203
Wireless Flash Photography 229
Image Playback 241
Post-Processing Images 273
Printing Images 279
Customizing the Camera 295
Reference 305
Downloading Images to a Personal Computer 361
Quick Reference Guide and Index
369
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Shooting with the LCD Monitor
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Shooting with the LCD Monitor
(Live View Shooting)
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(Live View Shooting)
Wireless Flash Photography
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Wireless Flash Photography
Image Playback
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Image Playback
Post-Processing Images
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Post-Processing Images
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Contents at a Glance
Shooting
Shoot automatically Îp.57 - 75 (Basic Zone modes)
Shoot continuously Îp.104 (iContinuous shooting)
Take a picture of yourself in a group Îp.106 (jSelf-timer)
Freeze the action Îp.110 (sShutter-priority AE)
Blur the action
Blur the background Îp.64 (CCreative Auto)
Keep the background in sharp focus Îp.112 (fAperture-priority AE)
Adjust the image brightness (exposure) Îp.119 (Exposure compensation)
Shoot in low light Îp.58, 107 (DFlash photography)
p.92 (ISO speed setting)
Shoot without flash Îp.63 (7Flash Off)
p.76 (bFlash Off)
Photograph fireworks at night Îp.116 (Bulb exposure)
Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor Îp.145 (ALive View shooting)
Using Creative Filters Îp.152 (Creative filters)
Shoot movies Îp.173 (kMovie shooting)
Image Quality
Shoot with image effects matching the subject Îp.95 (Picture Style)
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Adjust the image brightness (exposure)
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Photograph fireworks at night
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Photograph fireworks at night
Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor
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Make a large-size print of the picture Îp.88 (73, 83, 1)
Take many pictures Îp.88 (7a, 8a, b, c)
Focusing
Change the point of focus Îp.100 (SAF point selection)
Shoot a moving subject Îp.70, 98 (AI Servo AF)
Playback
View the images on the camera Îp.84 (xPlayback)
Search for pictures quickly Îp.242 (HIndex display)
p.243 (IImage browsing)
Rate images Îp.248 (Ratings)
Prevent important images Îp.266 (KImage protect)
from accidental deletion
Delete unnecessary images Îp.268 (LDelete)
Auto play images and movies Îp.258 (Slide show)
View the images or movies on a TV set Îp.262 (Video OUT)
Adjust the LCD monitor brightness Îp.205 (LCD monitor brightness)
Printing
Print pictures easily Îp.279 (Direct printing)
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(AI Servo AF)
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Search for pictures quickly
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Prevent important images
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Prevent important images
from accidental deletion
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from accidental deletion
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Delete unnecessary images
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Delete unnecessary images
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Power
Battery
• Charging Îp.28
• Installing/Removing Îp.30
• Battery check Îp.35
Power outlet Îp.306
Auto power off Îp.34
Card
Installing/Removing Îp.31
Format Îp.48
Release shutter without
card Îp.204
Lens
Attaching/Detaching Îp.39
Zoom Îp.40
Image Stabilizer Îp.41
Basic Settings
Dioptric adjustment Îp.42
Language Îp.38
Zone/Date/Time Îp.36
Beeper Îp.204
LCD Monitor
Using the LCD Monitor Îp.33
LCD auto off/on Îp.217
Brightness adjustment Îp.205
Touch screen Îp.53
Recording Images
Creating/Selecting a folder Îp.206
File numbering Îp.208
Image Quality
Image-recording quality Îp.88
Picture Style Îp.95
White balance Îp.137
Color space Îp.141
Image enhancement features
• Auto Lighting Optimizer Îp.125
• Lens peripheral
illumination correction Îp.129
• Chromatic aberration
correction Îp.130
• Noise reduction for
long exposures Îp.127
• Noise reduction for
high ISO speeds Îp.126
• Highlight tone priority Îp.299
AF
AF operation Îp.97
AF point selection Îp.100
Manual focusing Îp.103
Drive
Drive mode Îp.22
Continuous shooting Îp.104
Self-timer Îp.106
Maximum burst Îp.90
Shooting
Shooting mode Îp.24
ISO speed Îp.92
Feature guide Îp.52
Bulb Îp.116
Mirror lockup Îp.142
Metering mode Îp.117
Remote control Îp.307
Quick Control Îp.44
Index to Features
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• Chromatic aberration
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• Noise reduction for
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• Noise reduction for
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• Noise reduction for
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high ISO speeds
• Highlight tone priority
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Index to Features
Exposure Adjustment
Exposure compensation Îp.119
AEB Îp.121
AE lock Îp.123
Flash
Built-in flash Îp.107
• Flash exposure
compensation Îp.120
• FE lock Îp.124
External flash Îp.309
Flash control Îp.218
• Wireless flash Îp.229
Live View Shooting
Live View shooting Îp.145
Autofocusing (AF)
methods Îp.159
Continuous AF Îp.156
Touch Shutter Îp.168
Aspect ratio Îp.157
Grid display Îp.156
Quick Control Îp.151
Creative filters Îp.152
Movie Shooting
Movie shooting Îp.173
Movie Servo AF Îp.196
Sound recording Îp.198
Grid display Îp.198
Manual exposure Îp.177
Still photo shooting Îp.182
Quick Control Îp.184
Video snapshot Îp.187
Playback
Image review time Îp.204
Single-image display Îp.84
Shooting information
display Îp.270
Index display Îp.242
Image browsing
(Jump display) Îp.243
Magnified view Îp.244
Image rotate Îp.247
Rating Îp.248
Movie playback Îp.254
Editing out movie’s
first/last scene Îp.256
Slide show Îp.258
Viewing images on TV Îp.262
Protect Îp.266
Erase Îp.268
Quick Control Îp.250
Image Editing
Creative filters Îp.274
Resize Îp.277
Printing
PictBridge Îp.282
Print Order (DPOF) Îp.289
Photobook Set-up Îp.293
Customization
Custom Functions (C.Fn) Îp.296
My Menu Îp.303
Software
Downloading images to a
personal computer Îp.361
Software instruction manual Îp.367
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Creative filters
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Creative filters
Image rotate
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Image rotate
Movie playback
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Movie playback
Editing out movie’s
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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 Time Zone, Date and Time .......................................... 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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Charging the Battery ...............................
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Installing and Removing the Battery...................
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Installing and Removing the Battery...................
Installing and Removing the Card ......................
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Installing and Removing the Card ......................
Using the LCD Monitor ................................
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Turning on the Power ................................
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Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time .................
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Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time .................
Selecting the Interface Language.....................
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Selecting the Interface Language.....................
Attaching and Detaching a Lens .......................
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Attaching and Detaching a Lens .......................
About the Lens Image Stabilizer .....................
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About the Lens Image Stabilizer .....................