Canon EOS R Assembly instructions

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Advanced User Guide

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Introduction
Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following
To avoid shooting problems and accidents, rst read the “Safety
Instructions” (p.25–27) and “Handling Precautions” (p.28–30).
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 imported 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 of people and certain subjects for anything but private
enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions,
etc. may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.
Connecting Other Devices
Use the included interface cable or a genuine Canon cable when connecting
the camera to a computer or other device. When connecting an interface
cable, also use the included cable protector (p.37).

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Item Check List
Before starting, check that all the following items are included with your
camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
Camera
(with eyecup and body cap)
Battery Pack
LP-E6N
(with protective cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E6/LC-E6E*
Strap Interface Cable Cable Protector
* Battery Charger LC-E6 or LC-E6E is provided. (The LC-E6E comes with a
power cord.)
oThe camera does not come with a memory card (p.10) or HDMI cable.
oFor details on the Advanced User Guide and Instruction Manuals, see the next
page.
oIf you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are included.
oBe careful not to lose any of the above items.
When you need Lens Instruction Manuals, download them from the Canon
website (p.4).
The Lens Instruction Manuals (PDF les) 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.

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Instruction Manuals
The Instruction Manual included with the camera
provides basic instructions for the camera and Wi-Fi
functions.
The Advanced User Guide (this PDF le), which provides
complete instructions, can be downloaded from the Canon
website to a computer or other device.
Downloading the Advanced User Guide/Instruction Manuals
The Advanced User Guide and instruction manuals for lenses and
software (PDF les) can be downloaded from the Canon website to a
computer or other device.
zDownload site
Advanced User Guide
Lens Instruction Manual
Software Instruction Manual
gwww.canon.com/icpd
oTo view the PDF les, an Adobe PDF viewing software such as
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (most recent version recommended) is
required.
oAdobe Acrobat Reader DC can be downloaded for free from the Internet.
oDouble-click the downloaded PDF le to open it.
oTo learn how to use PDF viewing software, refer to the software’s Help
section or the like.

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Instruction Manuals
Downloading the Advanced User Guide/Instruction
Manuals Using QR Code
The Advanced User Guide and instruction manuals for lenses and
software (PDF les) can be downloaded to a smartphone or tablet
using the QR code.
gwww.canon.com/icpd
oA software application is required to read the QR code.
oSelect your country or region of residence, then download the Advanced
User Guide/Instruction Manuals.
oSelect [Manual/software URL] under the [56] tab to display the QR
code on the camera screen.

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Quick Start Guide
1Insert the battery (p.43).
zUpon purchase, charge the
battery to start using (p.40).
2Insert the card (p.44).
zWith the card’s label facing
toward the back of the
camera, insert it into the
card slot.
3Attach the lens (p.50).
zAlign the red mount index on the
lens with the red mount index on
the camera to attach the lens.
zMake sure the lens’s focus mode
switch is set to <2> (p.50).
4Set the power switch to <1>
(p.48).
5Flip out the screen (p.47).
zWhen the date/time/zone setting
screen is displayed, see page
380.

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Quick Start Guide
6Set the shooting mode to [A]
(p.123).
zPress the <W> button and
turn the <6> dial to select [A],
then press <0>.
zAll the necessary camera settings
will be set automatically.
7Focus on the subject (p.56).
z<p> (an AF point) appears over
any face detected.
zPress the shutter button halfway,
and the camera will focus on the
subject.
8
Take the picture (p.56).
zPress the shutter button
completely to take the picture.
9Review the picture.
zThe image just captured will be
displayed for approx. 2 sec. on
the screen.
zTo display the image again, press
the <x> button (p.304).
zTo view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.304).
zTo delete images, see “Erasing Images” (p.335).

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About This Manual
Chapter Organization
Chapters 2–7 correspond to the functions in camera menus.
Icons in this Manual
<W> : Indicates the Mode button.
<6> : Indicates the Main dial.
<5> : Indicates the Quick control dial.
<W><X><Y><Z> : Indicates the corresponding direction on the <V>
cross keys.
<m> :
Indicates the <B> Multi-function bar.
<T> :
Indicates the lens control ring.
<0> :
Indicates the Setting button.
* : Indicates the duration (in seconds) of the operation
for the button you pressed, as timed after you
release the button.
• In addition to the above, the icons and symbols used on the camera’s buttons
and displayed on the screen are also used in this manual when discussing
relevant operations and functionality.
M: A M icon to the right of a page title indicates that the function
is available only in [t], [d], [s], [f], [a], or [BULB]
mode.
(p.***) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Troubleshooting advice.

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About This Manual
Basic Assumptions for Operational Instructions, Sample Photos
zBefore following any instructions, make sure the power switch is
set to <1> and no controls are locked with the Multi-function lock
(p.48, 60).
zIt is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are
set to their defaults.
zThe illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the
RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM lens as an example.
zThe sample photos used in this manual are for instructional purposes
only.
zIn references to using EF or EF-S lenses, it is assumed that a mount
adapter is used.

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Compatible Cards
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.373).
zSD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
* UHS-II and UHS-I cards supported.
Cards that Can Record Movies
When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card with good enough
performances (fast enough writing and reading speeds) to handle the
movie recording quality. For details, see page 611.
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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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Chapters
Introduction 2
Preparation and Basic Operations 39
Shooting 69
AF 255
Playback 301
Set-up 361
Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Functions 423
Custom Functions / My Menu 539
Reference 571

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Contents
Introduction 2
Item Check List.......................................................................... 3
Instruction Manuals ................................................................... 4
Quick Start Guide...................................................................... 6
About This Manual .................................................................... 8
Compatible Cards.................................................................... 10
Chapters.................................................................................. 11
Index to Features .................................................................... 21
Safety Instructions................................................................... 25
Handling Precautions .............................................................. 28
Part Names ............................................................................. 31
1 Preparation and Basic Operations 39
Charging the Battery ............................................................... 40
Inserting/Removing the Battery............................................... 43
Inserting and Removing the Card............................................ 44
Using the Screen..................................................................... 47
Turning on the Power .............................................................. 48
Attaching and Detaching a Lens ............................................. 50
Attaching and Detaching EF/EF-S Lenses.............................. 52
Using the Viewnder ............................................................... 54
Basic Operations..................................................................... 55
Menu Operations and Settings................................................ 63

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Contents
d Touch-Screen Operation ..................................................... 67
Q Quick Control ..................................................................... 68
2 Shooting 69
2-1 Shooting Still Photos 70
Tab Menus: Still Photo Shooting ............................................. 71
Index to Features: Still Photo Shooting................................... 74
Setting Image Quality.............................................................. 75
Setting Up Dual Pixel RAW Shooting...................................... 78
Setting Cropping/Aspect Ratio ................................................ 80
i: Setting the ISO Speed for Still Photos............................ 83
Selecting a Picture Style ......................................................... 88
Customizing a Picture Style .................................................... 92
Registering a Picture Style...................................................... 95
B:Setting the White Balance .............................................. 97
u White Balance Correction ............................................... 102
Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast ......................... 104
Setting Noise Reduction ....................................................... 105
Highlight Tone Priority ........................................................... 109
Correction of Lens Aberrations due to
Optical Characteristics ......................................................... 110
Reducing Flicker .................................................................. 115
Setting the Color Space ...................................................... 117

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Contents
Card Reminder...................................................................... 118
Setting the Image Review Time............................................. 118
Setting the Metering Timer .................................................... 119
Exposure Simulation ............................................................. 120
Appending Dust Delete Data................................................. 121
AFully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)........... 123
A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) ................ 126
x Shooting with the Touch Shutter...................................... 130
d: Program AE ..................................................................... 132
s: Shutter-Priority AE......................................................... 134
f: Aperture-Priority AE ...................................................... 136
a: Manual Exposure............................................................ 138
t: Flexible-Priority AE......................................................... 140
i Selecting the Drive Mode ................................................ 144
j Using the Self-Timer ........................................................ 147
Selecting the Display Speed for High-Speed Continuous
Shooting ................................................................................ 149
Silent Live View Shooting...................................................... 150
Silent Shooting ...................................................................... 151
q Selecting the Metering Mode........................................... 152
O Setting the Desired Exposure Compensation .................. 154
h Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB).................................... 155
A Locking the Exposure for Shooting (AE Lock) ................. 157

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Contents
BULB: Long (Bulb) Exposures.............................................. 158
w:HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting ....................... 161
P Multiple Exposures .......................................................... 166
Remote Control Shooting...................................................... 174
Using a Remote Switch......................................................... 176
D Flash Photography ............................................................ 177
Setting the Flash Function..................................................... 179
2-2 Shooting Movies 188
Tab Menus: Movie Shooting.................................................. 189
Index to Features: Movie Shooting........................................ 191
Setting the Movie Recording Quality..................................... 192
Setting the Sound Recording ................................................ 202
Setting the Time Code........................................................... 205
k Shooting Movies.............................................................. 209
Movie Cropping ..................................................................... 219
Movie Digital IS ..................................................................... 220
Shooting HDR Movies........................................................... 222
a Shooting Time-lapse Movies ......................................... 224
Shooting Movies Set to Canon Log....................................... 236
Menu Function Settings ....................................................... 244
3 AF 255
Tab Menus: AF (Still Photos) ................................................. 256

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Contents
Tab Menus: AF (Movies)........................................................ 259
Selecting the AF Operation ................................................... 262
Selecting the AF Method ....................................................... 265
Setting the AF Point Size....................................................... 276
Focusing on People’s Eyes................................................... 277
Setting Continuous AF........................................................... 278
Setting Touch & Drag AF ....................................................... 279
MF: Focusing Manually ......................................................... 281
Setting Movie Servo AF......................................................... 286
Customizing AF Functions..................................................... 288
4 Playback 301
Tab Menus: Playback ............................................................ 302
Index to Features: Playback and Related Operations........... 303
x Image Playback .............................................................. 304
Customizing Playback Information Display ........................... 307
H Index Display (Multiple-Image Display) ........................... 310
e Jump Display (Jumping Through Images)........................ 311
t Filtering Images for Playback.......................................... 313
u Magnifying Images........................................................... 315
b Rotating Images ............................................................... 317
K Protecting Images............................................................ 318
p Setting Ratings ................................................................ 321

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Contents
k Enjoying Movies .............................................................. 324
k Playing Back Movies ....................................................... 325
XEditing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes .......................... 327
I Grabbing a Frame from 4K Movies or
4K Time-Lapse Movies.......................................................... 329
Slide Show (Auto Playback).................................................. 331
Viewing Images on a Television ............................................ 333
L Erasing Images ................................................................ 335
R Processing RAW Images with the Camera.................... 339
S Resizing JPEG Images.................................................... 345
N Cropping JPEG Images ................................................... 346
d Transferring Images to a Computer/FTP Server............. 348
W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ................................. 353
p Specifying Images for a Photobook.................................. 357
5 Set-up 361
Tab Menus: Set-up ................................................................ 362
Creating and Selecting a Folder............................................ 365
File Numbering Methods ....................................................... 367
Renaming Files ..................................................................... 370
Setting the Auto Rotation of Vertical Images......................... 372
Formatting the Card .............................................................. 373
Setting Eco Mode.................................................................. 376

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Contents
Setting Power-Saving Features............................................. 377
Adjusting the Screen Brightness ........................................... 378
Adjusting the Screen Color Tone........................................... 379
Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone................................. 380
Setting the Interface Language ............................................. 383
Setting the Video System...................................................... 384
Setting the Touch Control Response..................................... 385
Disabling Beeps for Camera Operations............................... 386
Checking the Battery Information.......................................... 387
f Sensor Cleaning ............................................................ 391
Setting the HDMI Output Resolution ..................................... 395
RAW Playback on an HDR TV .............................................. 396
Customizing Information Displayed When Shooting ............. 397
Setting a Priority for Shooting Display Performance ............. 402
Setting the Viewnder Display Format .................................. 402
Setting the Display Mode ...................................................... 403
Customizing Shutter Button Functionality ............................. 404
1 Help.................................................................................. 405
Setting Wireless Features ..................................................... 407
Geotagging Images............................................................... 411
R Setting the Multi-Function Lock ................................... 416
w: Registering Custom Shooting Modes............................. 417
Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings ...................... 419

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Contents
Setting Copyright Information .............................................. 420
Checking Other Information .................................................. 422
6 Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Functions 423
What You Can Do via Wi-Fi
(Wireless Communication) Functions.................................... 424
Connecting to a Smartphone via Wi-Fi.................................. 427
Connecting to a Computer via Wi-Fi ..................................... 461
Connecting to a Printer via Wi-Fi........................................... 469
Sending Images to a Web Service........................................ 481
Wi-Fi Connection via Access Points...................................... 496
Reconnecting via Wi-Fi ......................................................... 509
Changing or Deleting Connection Settings ........................... 513
Clearing Wireless Communication Settings to Default.......... 515
View Info Screen ................................................................... 516
Responding to Error Messages............................................. 517
Wireless Communication Function Notes ............................. 528
Security ................................................................................. 530
Checking Network Settings ................................................... 531
[Wireless communication settings] Screen ...................... 532
[Wi-Fi settings] Screen ........................................................ 533
Virtual Keyboard Operation................................................... 534
Setting the IP Address Manually ........................................... 535

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Contents
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Status Display.............................................. 537
7 Custom Functions / My Menu 539
Tab Menus: Customization.................................................... 540
Custom Function Settings ..................................................... 542
Customizing Operations........................................................ 555
Tab Menus: My Menu............................................................ 565
Registering My Menu ............................................................ 566
8 Reference 571
Software Overview ................................................................ 572
Importing Images to a Computer........................................... 574
Charging a Battery in the Camera......................................... 576
Using a Battery Grip.............................................................. 578
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................... 588
Error Codes........................................................................... 607
Performance Data ................................................................. 608
Information Display................................................................ 617
Index...................................................................................... 633