Canon EOS 77D User manual

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Instruction Manual
Instruction manuals (PDF files) and software can be downloaded
from the Canon Web site (p.4, 489). E
www.canon.com/icpd

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The EOS 77D is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine-
detail CMOS sensor with approx. 24.2 effective megapixels, DIGIC 7,
high-precision and high-speed 45-point AF (up to 45 cross-type AF
points), maximum continuous shooting speed of approx. 6.0 shots/sec.,
Live View shooting, Full High-Definition (Full HD) movie shooting, and
Wi-Fi/NFC/Bluetooth (wireless communication) function.
Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety
Precautions” (p.22-24) and “Handling Precautions” (p.25-27). Also, read
this manual carefully to ensure that you use the camera correctly.
Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further
Familiarize Yourself with the Camera
While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how they
come out. You can then better understand the camera. Be sure to store
this manual safely, too, so that you can refer to it again when necessary.
Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability
After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon
cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.
Copyrights
Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded
images or copyrighted music and images with music on the memory
card for anything other than private enjoyment. Also be aware that
certain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit photography
even for private enjoyment.
Introduction

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Before starting, check that all the following items are included with your
camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Battery Charger LC-E17 or LC-E17E is provided. (The LC-E17E comes with a
power cord.)
The camera does not come with the Software CD-ROM, an interface cable
or HDMI cable.
The Instruction Manuals are listed on the next page.
If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are included.
Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
For items sold separately, see the System Map (p.440).
Item Check List
Battery Pack
LP-E17
(with protective cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E17/LC-E17E*
Strap
Camera
(with eyecup and body cap)
When you need Lens Instruction Manuals, download them from the Canon
Web site (p.4).
The Lens Instruction Manuals (PDF) are for lenses sold individually. Note
that when purchasing the Lens Kit, some of the accessories included with
the lens may not match those listed in the Lens Instruction Manual.
Software can be downloaded from the Canon Web site (p.489) for your use.

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Camera and Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Function
Basic Instruction Manual
The booklet is the Basic Instruction Manual.
More detailed Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be
downloaded from the Canon Web site.
1Download the Instruction Manuals (PDF files).
Connect to the Internet and access the following Canon Web site.
www.canon.com/icpd
Select your country or region of residence and download the
Instruction Manuals.
Instruction Manuals Available for Download
• Camera Instruction Manual
• Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Function Instruction
Manual
• Camera and Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Function
Basic Instruction Manual
• Lens Instruction Manuals
• Software Instruction Manuals
2View the Instruction Manuals (PDF files).
Double-click a downloaded Instruction Manual (PDF file) to open
it.
To view the Instruction Manuals (PDF files), Adobe Acrobat
Reader DC or other Adobe PDF viewer (most recent version
recommended) is required.
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC can be downloaded for free from the
Internet.
To learn how to use PDF viewing software, refer to the software’s
Help section.
Instruction Manuals
Downloading and Viewing the Instruction Manuals (PDF Files)
Software can be downloaded from the Canon Web site (p.489) for your use.

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Instruction Manuals
The Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can also be downloaded using the QR
code.
www.canon.com/icpd
A software application is required to read out the QR code.
Select your country or region of residence, then download the Instruction
Manuals.
The QR code can also be displayed under [54: Manual/software URL].

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Quick Start Guide
1Insert the battery (p.40).
Upon purchase, charge the battery
to start using (p.38).
2Insert the card (p.41).
With the card’s label facing
toward the back of the
camera, insert it into the
card slot.
3Attach the lens (p.51).
Align the lens’s white or red mount
index with the camera’s mount
index of the same color to attach
the lens.
4Set the lens’s focus mode
switch to <f> (p.51).
5Set the power switch to <1>,
then set the Mode Dial to <A>
(Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.84).
 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.44).
When the LCD monitor displays the
date/time/zone setting screen, see
page 47.
7Focus on the subject (p.54).
Look through the viewfinder and
aim the viewfinder center over the
subject.
Press the shutter button halfway,
and the camera will focus on the
subject.
The built-in flash will be raised as
necessary.
8Take the picture (p.54).
Press the shutter button completely
to take the picture.
9Review the picture.
The image just captured will be
displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the
LCD monitor.
To display the image again, press
the <x> button (p.121).
To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View
Shooting” (p.241).
To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.121).
To delete images, see “Erasing Images” (p.375).

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The following cards can be used with the camera regardless of
capacity. If the card is new or was previously formatted (initialized)
by another camera or computer, format the card with this camera
(p.74).
SD/SDHC*/SDXC* memory cards
* UHS-I cards supported.
When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card with a reading/writing
speed class at least as high as shown in the following table.
* Image-recording quality that is automatically set for time-lapse movie shooting
(p.296).
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 be played back
properly.
To check the card’s reading/writing speed, refer to the card
manufacturer’s Web site.
Compatible Cards
Cards that Can Record Movies
Movie Recording Size
(p.287)
Recording Formats
MOV MP4
ALL-I* UHS Speed Class 3 or
faster -
IPB
(Standard)
L: 87-SD Speed Class 10 or
faster
Other than
above -SD Speed Class 6 or faster
IPB (Light) -SD Speed Class 4 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 photos/
movies. Please purchase it separately.

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Chapters
Introduction 2
Getting Started and Basic Camera Operations 37
Basic Shooting and Image Playback 83
Setting the AF and Drive Modes 123
Image Settings 151
Advanced Operations for Photographic Effects 189
Flash Photography 215
Shooting with the LCD Monitor
(Live View Shooting) 241
Shooting Movies 275
Handy Features 323
Image Playback 345
Post-Processing Images 391
Customizing the Camera 399
Reference 419
Software Start Guide /
Downloading Images to a Computer 487
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Contents by Purpose
Shooting
Shoot automatically p.83-120 (Basic Zone modes)
Shoot continuously p.147 (iContinuous shooting)
 Take a picture of yourself in a group p.149 (jSelf-timer)
Freeze the action p.192 (sShutter-priority AE)
Blur the action
Blur the background p.90 (CCreative Auto)
 Keep the background in sharp focus p.194 (fAperture-priority AE)
 Adjust the image brightness (exposure) p.205 (Exposure compensation)
Shoot in low light p.84, 216 (DFlash photography)
p.158 (ISO speed setting)
Shoot without flash p.89 (7Flash Off)
p.118 (bFlash off)
Shoot fireworks at night p.199 (Bulb exposure)
 Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor p.241 (ALive View shooting)
Use Creative filters p.111, 251 (Creative filters)
Shoot movies p.275 (kMovie shooting)
Image Quality
 Shoot with image effects matching the subject p.161 (Picture Style)
 Make a large-size print of the picture p.152 (73, 83, 1)