Canon EOS 70D User manual

This basic manual covers only the most basic operations.
For other features and more details, see the
Camera Instruction Manual pdf le in the CD-ROM.
* The EOS 70D (N) does not have the Wi-Fi functions explained in this manual.
Basic Instruction Manual
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EOS 70D (W)
EOS 70D (N)
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The EOS 70D (W/N) is a high-performance, digital single-lens reflex
camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 20.2 effective
megapixels, DIGIC 5+, high-precision and high-speed 19-point AF (all
cross-type focusing), approx. 7.0 fps continuous shooting, Live View
shooting, Full High-Definition (Full HD) movie shooting, and Wi-Fi
function*.
The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation at any time,
provides many features for demanding shots, and expands shooting
possibilities with various system accessories.
* The EOS 70D (N) does not have the Wi-Fi function.
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.159-161) and “Handling Precautions” (p.14, 15).
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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The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity:
• SD memory cards
• SDHC memory cards*
• SDXC memory cards*
* UHS-I cards supported.
When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card with a fast reading/
writing speed as shown in the table.
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.
If you want to shoot still photos while shooting a movie, you will need
an even faster card.
To check the card’s reading/writing speed, refer to the card
manufacturer’s Web site.
Compatible Cards
Cards that Can Record Movies
Compression Method (p.137) Card
IPB 6 MB/sec. or faster
ALL-I (I-only) 20 MB/sec. or faster
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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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 with a
power cord.)
The Instruction Manuals and CD-ROMs provided are listed on the next page.
If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are 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-E6
(with protective cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E6/LC-E6E*
Interface Cable
Camera
(with body cap)
Wide Strap
EW-EOS70D
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The instruction manual consists of booklets and electronic manuals
(PDF files on the CD-ROM). Basic operations are explained in the
booklets. For detailed instructions on all functions and operations,
see the detailed version manuals on the CD-ROM.
* Not provided with the EOS 70D (N).
Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM
Contains the following manuals in PDF:
• Camera Instruction Manual (Detailed version)
• Wi-Fi Function Instruction Manual (Detailed version)
• Quick Reference Guide
Instructions for viewing the Camera Instruction Manual
CD-ROM are on page 150.
Software CD-ROM (EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk)
Contains various software. For outlines and installation
procedure of the software, see pages 154-156.
Software Instruction Manual CD-ROM
Contains software manuals in PDF. Instructions for viewing
the Software Instruction Manual CD-ROM are on page
157 .
Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs
Camera Basic
Instruction Manual
(this booklet)
Quick Reference Guide
Wi-Fi Function
Instruction Manual*
(Basic)
Wi-Fi Cautions*
The Basic Instruction Manual explains the basic procedures and features.
For detailed instructions, see the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM.
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Quick Start Guide
1Insert the battery (p.26).
To charge the battery, see page 24.
2Insert a card (p.27).
With the card’s label facing
toward the back of the
camera, insert it into the
card slot.
3Attach the lens (p.36).
Align the lens’ white or red mount
index with the camera’s mount
index of the same color.
4Set the lens focus mode switch
to <f> (p.36).
5Set the power switch to <1>,
then set the Mode Dial to <A>
(Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.66).
Turn the Mode Dial while holding down
the lock release button at the center.
All the necessary camera settings
will be set automatically.
White index Red index
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Quick Start Guide
6Flip out the LCD monitor (p.30).
When the LCD monitor displays the
date/time/zone setting screens, see
page 33.
7Focus the subject (p.41).
Look through the viewfinder and
aim the viewfinder center over the
subject.
Press the shutter button halfway.
The camera will focus the subject.
If necessary, the built-in flash will be
raised.
8Take the picture (p.41).
Press the shutter button completely
to take the picture.
9Review the picture (p.56).
The captured image will be
displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD
monitor.
To display the image again, press
the <x> button (p.140).
To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View
Shooting” (p.119).
To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.140).
To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.147).
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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 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.20).
(p.**) : Reference page numbers 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 set to <1> and the <R> switch is set down (Multi function
lock released) (p.31, 44).
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-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens as an example.
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 65
Setting the AF and Drive Modes 87
Image Settings 97
Advanced Operations 109
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)
119
Shooting Movies 133
Image Playback 139
Viewing the CD-ROM Instruction Manuals /
Downloading Images to Your Computer 149
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Introduction 2
Compatible Cards............................................................................. 3
Item Check List................................................................................. 4
Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs ................................................... 5
Quick Start Guide............................................................................. 6
Conventions Used in this Manual..................................................... 8
Chapters........................................................................................... 9
Handling Precautions ..................................................................... 14
Nomenclature................................................................................. 16
Getting Started 23
Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 24
Installing and Removing the Battery............................................... 26
Installing and Removing the Card .................................................. 27
Using the LCD Monitor................................................................... 30
Turning on the Power..................................................................... 31
Setting the Date, Time, and Zone .................................................. 33
Selecting the Interface Language................................................... 35
Attaching and Detaching a Lens .................................................... 36
Lens Image Stabilizer..................................................................... 39
Basic Operation.............................................................................. 40
QQuick Control for Shooting Functions....................................... 46
3Menu Operations.................................................................. 48
dUsing the Touch Screen............................................................. 50
Before You Start............................................................................. 53
Displaying the Grid......................................................................... 58
QDisplaying the Electronic Level............................................... 59
Feature Guide and Help................................................................. 63
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Contents
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Basic Shooting 65
AFully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)...................66
AFull Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto).........................69
7Disabling Flash .........................................................................71
CCreative Auto Shooting.............................................................72
8: Special Scene Mode.............................................................75
2Shooting Portraits ......................................................................76
3Shooting Landscapes ...............................................................77
4Shooting Close-ups....................................................................78
5Shooting Moving Subjects........................................................79
6Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod)....................................80
FShooting Night Scenes (Handheld)............................................81
GShooting Backlit Scenes............................................................82
QQuick Control.............................................................................84
Setting the AF and Drive Modes 87
f: Selecting the AF Operation .....................................................88
SSelecting the AF Area...............................................................91
MF: Manual Focus..........................................................................94
iSelecting the Drive Mode..........................................................95
jUsing the Self-timer ...................................................................96
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Image Settings 97
Setting the Image-Recording Quality ............................................. 98
i: Setting the ISO Speed ......................................................... 100
ASelecting a Picture Style ...................................................... 101
Setting the White Balance............................................................ 102
Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast................................. 103
Setting Noise Reduction............................................................... 104
Highlight Tone Priority.................................................................. 106
Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction .. 107
Advanced Operations 109
d: Program AE............................................................................ 110
s: Shutter-Priority AE................................................................ 111
f: Aperture-Priority AE............................................................. 112
a: Manual Exposure................................................................... 113
Setting Exposure Compensation.................................................. 114
hAuto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)........................................... 115
AAE Lock................................................................................... 116
DUsing the Built-in Flash............................................................. 117
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 119
AShooting with the LCD Monitor .............................................. 120
Using AF to Focus (AF Method)................................................... 123
x Shooting with the Touch Shutter ............................................ 129
MF: Focusing Manually................................................................ 130
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Contents
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Shooting Movies 133
kShooting Movies.....................................................................134
Setting the Movie Recording Size.................................................137
Image Playback 139
xImage Playback......................................................................140
HSearching for Images Quickly.................................................141
u/yMagnified View ...................................................................142
dPlaying Back with the Touch Screen ........................................143
kPlaying Movies........................................................................145
LErasing Images........................................................................147
Viewing the CD-ROM Instruction Manuals /
Downloading Images to Your Computer 149
Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM .......................150
Downloading Images to a Computer.............................................152
Software Overview........................................................................154
Installing the Software...................................................................156
Software Instruction Manual .........................................................157
Certification Logo
Select [54: Certification Logo Display] and press <0> to display some
of the logos of the camera’s certifications. Other certification logos can be
found in this Instruction Manual, on the camera body, and on the camera’s
package.
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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 the nearest Canon
Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry and clean cloth. If the
camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it 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.
Do not block the mirror operation with your finger, etc. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
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,
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 there is condensation, remove the lens, card and
battery from the camera, and wait until 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 chemicals that result in rust and
corrosion such as in a chemical lab.
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Handling Precautions
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 such as a foreign trip coming up, have the camera
checked by your Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure
it is working properly.
If you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, or movie shooting for a
prolonged period, the camera may become hot. This is not a malfunction.
LCD Panel and LCD Monitor
Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision
technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there may be a few dead pixels
displaying only black or red, etc. among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels.
Dead pixels 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.
The LCD monitor display may seem slow in low temperatures, or look black
in high temperatures. 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 touch the card’s electronic contacts with your fingers or anything
metallic.
Do not affix any stickers, etc., on the card.
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 the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
Lens
After detaching the lens from the camera, put down the
lens with the rear end up and attach the lens caps to avoid
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
Contacts
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Nomenclature
Speaker
(p.145)
Body cap (p.36)
<F> Remote control terminal
<D>
HDMI mini OUT terminal
<q/C>
Audio/video OUT/Digital terminal
(p.152)
<Y> External microphone IN terminal
Lens lock pin
Lens mount
Contacts (p.15)
Mirror
Depth-of-field preview button
DC coupler cord hole
Grip
(Battery
compartment)
Red-eye
reduction/
Self-timer lamp
(p.96)
Remote control
sensor
Shutter button
(p.41)
<6> Main Dial
(p.42)
<B> AF area
selection mode button
(p.92)
<U> LCD panel
illumination button
(p.45)
<q> Metering mode
selection button
<i>
ISO speed
setting button (p.100)
<R> Drive mode selection button (p.95)
<f> AF mode selection button (p.88)
LCD panel (p.18)
EF lens mount index (p.36)
Built-in flash/AF-assist beam
(p.117)
Flash sync contacts
Hot shoe
Microphone
Mode Dial lock-release
button (p.42)
Mode Dial (p.20)
Strap mount
(p.23)
<D> Flash button (p.117)
Lens release
button (p.37)
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Nomenclature
<M> Menu
button (p.48)
Power switch (p.31)
Multi function lock switch (p.44)
<V> Focal plane mark <p> AF start button
(p.41, 88)
<A> AE lock/FE lock button
/
<y> Index/Reduce button
(p.116/141, 142)
<S> AF point selection/
<u> Magnify button
(p.93/142)
Access lamp (p.29)
Strap mount
(p.23)
Card slot
cover (p.27)
Battery
compartment
cover release
lever (p.26)
<5> Quick Control Dial (p.43)
<0> Setting button (p.48)
Card slot (p.27)
<L> Erase button (p.147)
<9> <V> <U> Multi-controller (p.44)
<x> Playback button (p.140)
<Q> Quick Control button (p.46)
Tripod socket
LCD monitor (p.48)
<B>
Info button
(p.45, 59, 64,
122, 136, 140)
Viewfinder eyepiece
Eyecup
Dioptric adjustment knob
Battery compartment
cover (p.26)
<A/k> Live View shooting/
Movie shooting switch (p.119/133)
<0> Start/Stop button (p.120, 134)
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LCD panel
* The EOS 70D (N) does not have the Wi-Fi function (Not Displayed).
* The display will show only the settings currently applied.
Drive mode (p.95)
uSingle shooting
oHigh-speed continuous shooting
i Low-speed continuous shooting
BSilent single shooting
MSilent continuous shooting
QSelf-timer: 10 sec./remote control
kSelf-timer: 2 sec./remote control
<A> Highlight tone priority (p.106)
<g> ISO speed (p.100)
ISO speed (p.100)
Possible shots
Self-timer countdown
Bulb exposure time
Error number/Error code (Err)
Remaining images to record
Metering mode
qEvaluative metering
wPartial metering
rSpot metering
eCenter-weighted
average metering
Battery check (p.32)
<h> AEB (p.115)
Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amount
(p.114)
AEB range (p.115)
Aperture
AF point selection
(
[ ] AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF)
--
-
-
--
Shutter speed
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Built-in flash recycling (buSY)
Multi function lock warning (L)
No card warning (Card)
Card full warning (FuLL)
Error code (Err)
Cleaning image sensor (CLn)
<P>Multiple-exposure
shooting
<w>
HDR shooting
<M>
Multi Shot
Noise Reduction
(p.104)
A
F operation (p.88)
X
One-Shot AF
9
A
I Focus AF
Z
A
I Servo AF
4L
Manual focus
Wi-Fi function*
<k/l>
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Nomenclature
Viewfinder Information
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
<z>
Battery check
(p.32)
--
-
-
--
Focusing screen
Spot metering circle
Single-point AF (Manual selection)
(p.91)
Zone AF (Manual zone selection) (p.91)
19-point automatic selection AF (p.91)
Zone AF points (p.91) AF points (p.91)
Warning symbol
<g> ISO speed
(p.100)
<o> Focus confirmation
light (p.67)
Max. burst
Number of remaining
multiple exposures
ISO speed (p.100)
<A> Highlight tone priority (p.106)
Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amount (p.114)
AEB range (p.115)
Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator
AF point selection
(
[ ] AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF)
Aperture (p.112)
Shutter speed (p.111)
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Built-in flash recycling (buSY)
Multi function lock warning (L)
No card/card error warning (Card)
Card full warning (FuLL)
Error code (Err)
<y> Flash exposure
compensation
<d> FE lock /
FEB in-progress
<e> High-speed sync
<D> Flash-ready (p.117)
Improper FE lock
warning
<A>AE lock (p.116) /
AEB in-progress
(p.115)
Grid (p.58)
Electronic level
(p.60)
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Mode Dial
Turn the Mode Dial while holding down the Mode Dial center (Mode Dial
lock release button).
Basic Zone
All you do is press the shutter button.
The camera sets everything to suit
the subject or scene.
A:Scene Intelligent Auto (p.66)
7:Flash Off(p.71)
C:Creative Auto (p.72)
8:Special scene (p.75)
2: Portrait (p.76)
3: Landscape (p.77)
4: Close-up (p.78)
5: Sports (p.79)
6: Night Portrait (p.80)
F: Handheld Night Scene (p.81)
G: HDR Backlight Control (p.82)
Creative Zone
These modes give you more
control for shooting various
subjects.
d: Program AE (p.110)
s: Shutter-priority AE (p.111)
f: Aperture-priority AE (p.112)
a: Manual exposure (p.113)
F: Bulb
Custom shooting mode
You can register the
shooting mode (d/s/
f/a/F), AF operation,
menu settings, etc., to w
and shoot.
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