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EOS SLR CAMERAS
Rugged construction, photographer-
friendly features, and compatibility
with the entire line of EF lenses and
EOS accessories make Canon EOS
SLR benchmarks for performance,
ease of use, and quality.
• EOS SLR Technology ................... 4
• EOS Digital SLR Cameras ............ 14
• EOS SLR Comparison Chart ......... 24
• EOS System Chart ....................... 27
• Image Format and Capacity Chart .. 28
EF/EF-S LENSES
A unique blend of hyper-advanced
optical, microelectronics, and
precision manufacturing technologies,
EF/EF-S lenses are perfected in
Canon’s laboratories and proven in
the field.
• EF/EF-S Lens Technology............. 30
• EF/EF-S Lens Lineup .................... 36
• EF/EF-S Lens Chart ...................... 42
• EF/EF-S Lens Accessories ............ 44
SPEEDLITES
Canon Speedlites are the ideal flash
light source for EOS SLR cameras.
They are technologically advanced to
provide perfect exposure and
illumination with just about any
subject.
• Speedlite Technology ................. 46
• Wireless Flash Photography ........ 48
• Speedlite Lineup ........................ 49
• Speedlite Accessories ................. 51
EOS SYSTEM ACCESSORIES
Canon accessories are the best way to
enhance EOS system performance and
get the most out of EOS SLR cameras.
There are solutions for virtually any
shooting situation.
• Battery ....................................... 52
• Wireless ..................................... 54
• Remote Control & Accessories .... 55
• Viewfinder Accessories ............... 56
• Peripherals ................................. 58
• Bags & Cases ............................. 59
POWERSHOT
Built on some of the same technologies
as EOS digital SLR cameras, PowerShot
cameras offer spectacular quality and
control in a compact and easy-to-use body.
• PowerShot Lineup ...................... 60
PHOTO PRINTERS
From large format to 4" x 6" prints,
Canon’s imagePROGRAF, PIXMA
and SELPHY photo printers enable
photographers to produce
professional-grade photoprints
simply—almost anywhere, anytime.
• Photo Printer Technology ............ 62
• Photo Printer Lineup ................... 66
• Printer & Scanner
Comparison Chart....................... 68
REALiS PROJECTORS
The REALiS Multimedia Projectors
from Canon feature LCOS (Liquid
Crystal on Silicon) technology and
AISYS (Aspectual Illumination
System) Optics, raising the bar for
quality in presentation.
• Projector Technology .................. 72
• Projector Lineup ......................... 73
EOS EDUCATION &
INSPIRATION
The Canon Digital Learning Center and
Canon Live Learning serve to educate,
inform and inspire EOS users. Learn
from professionals how to get the
maximum out of your EOS camera.
• Canon Digital Learning Center ..... 74
• Canon Live Learning ................... 75
• Explorers of Light ....................... 76
• Service and Support ................... 77
For a winning combination of technology and performance, there’s nothing quite like the EOS System. No matter the photographer,
no matter the occasion, the EOS System delivers phenomenal still and moving images with ease. Proprietary Canon sensors and
processors work in concert with proven camera and lens designs for incomparable photographic and EOS Full HD Video performance.
A comprehensive collection of printers, projectors and software solutions, plus the line of Canon PowerShot compact cameras, combine
to further complement the EOS System, creating a state-of-the-art technological synergy that not only presents the user with a cohesive
photographic solution, but also simply makes for beautiful images. With powerful imaging systems bolstered by a network of online
support from the Canon Digital Learning Center, great images start with Canon.
Canon: Digital Magnificence

The history of Canon EOS SLR cameras is brimming with examples of technological
innovations that have set new industry standards for performance and usability. And
yet, at Canon, technology is never an end in itself. Every technological advancement
must yield tangible benefits to the user. Does a new feature enable the camera to more
quickly and faithfully respond to the photographer’s will? Does a new material or
process improve the camera’s long-term reliability? Canon EOS advancements endure
because they enhance the photographic experience, whether
you are a seasoned professional or new to SLR shooting.
Put simply, Canon EOS SLR technologies are
impressive because of the quality of the images
they enable you to create.
EOS SLR TECHNOLOGY Autofocus Technology
T h e best autofocus system is comprised of the
ultimate combination of accuracy and speed. And
for that combination, there’s nothing like the AF
systems found in EOS SLRs. With cutting edge
technical innovations, EOS cameras always feature
the latest in AF performance, raising the bar with
each successive camera introduction. Top EOS
SLR cameras use an extraordinary 45-point
high-density Area AF system that provides
not only a large AF coverage area, but also
the greatest range of control over focusing
point selection. The focusing point can be
selected automatically by the camera
(based on high-speed microcomputer
analysis of image content) or manually by
the user. Select EOS cameras feature up to
39 cross-type AF points that provide both
vertical and horizontal sensitivity, guaran-
teeing the same optimal performance no
matter the camera’s orientation. To main-
tain focus, advanced Canon focus tracking
technology helps to retain the accuracy of
the initial AF setting, no matter how fast the
subject is moving. High-speed microcom-
puters use advanced algorithms that
ensure fast and accurate AF performance under
awide variety of conditions. Focus tracking modes
include single point AF, Spot AF (which narrows the
area used by the AF line sensor, helping to reduce
detection errors that occur from near and far objects
when aiming at small subjects), and AF point
expansion, where AF points surrounding the one
chosen can assist when the subject becomes unfo-
cused. Canon’s AF systems also detect the type
of light source and automatically compensate
the focus by taking into account artificial lighting
sources and making appropriate adjustments.
AF Modes
Canon EOS cameras feature anumber of dedicated
autofocus modes designed to enhance reliability
in specific shooting situations. ONE-SHOT AF
mode is ideal for static subjects — the camera
rapidly selects the optimum focusing point, and
the subject is instantly brought into focus even if
it is off-center. AI SERVO AF/AI SERVO II AF mode is
excellent for moving subjects. Aided by a highly
intelligent predictive focusing algorithm, it precisely
tracks subject movement across the wide AF
coverage area, automatically shifting the active
focusing point vertically and horizontally as
required. AI FOCUS AF mode, in which the camera
automatically decides between ONE-SHOT and AI
SERVO AF modes based on subject movement, is
ideal for shooting unpredictable subjects. The new
AI SERVO II AF, found on the EOS-1D Mark IV and
EOS 7D, uses new algorithms for even better pre-
dictive focus tracking performance when shooting
subjects with unpredictable movement. Even diffi-
cult, high-magnification subjects, such as aflower
in abreeze are captured accurately with a Canon
Macro lens using these new tracking algorithms.
High-Speed Shooting
EOS SLR cameras have always been
associated with speedy operation.
Certain Canon EOS cameras offer 10
frames-per-second continuous shooting,
up to 28 RAW files or 121 full-resolution
JPEGs. Canon provides other aspects of
camera responsiveness as well: the
speediest EOS has aminimum lag time of
40 msec, an 80 msec viewfinder black-
out time (at speeds of 1/60th and
above), shutter speeds up to 1/8000
sec., and a flash sync as fast as 1/300
sec. when used with EOS Speedlites.
Dedicated, quiet low-speed modes and
self-timers add flexibility to speed.
Diverse AF Shooting Options
Beyond the AF modes supported in each EOS
camera, Canon developed anumber of AF options
to further enhance customization and creativity.
Certain Canon models can register original AF
points’ “Home Positions” and represent them in
both horizontal and vertical shooting positions,
suitable for shooting in situations where compo-
sitions are retained from shot to shot. For more
flexibility, the new Canon Zone AF system is
particularly useful when the subject is off-center.
One of five distinct focus zones can be chosen
and the optimal point can be selected from
there. In addition to these modes, certain EOS
cameras’ AF systems can be further customized
via the Custom Function Menu. Parameters such
as initial focus point, AF beam control, AF zone
expansion, AF Stop and more can be selected and
refined to suit the photographer and the situation.
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AF Technology — The EOS 7D features an all cross-type
19-point AF system with AI Servo II AF that precisely tracks
subject movement for sharp, accurate focus almost every time.
10 fps — This highly responsive AF technology contributes to
the rapid continuous shooting capability of EOS SLR cameras
—a maximum of 10 fps (frames per second) with the EOS-1D
Mark IV & EOS-1v equipped with Power Drive Booster.
EOS SLR CAMERAS

close-ups. This feature is perfect when the cho-
sen subject is in a crowd, like a specific athlete,
when it’s impossible to get close to the action.
Recorded as a VGA movie, Movie Crop shots are
perfect for emailing, posting online, or editing
into other movie clips.
Sound Recording Level Adjustment
To ensure the best possible recording of sound,
anumber of EOS DSLRs offer ahost of user-
controlled sound recording adjustments. The
manual sound recording level can be adjusted to
one of 64 levels, and an optional wind filter can
minimize unwanted excess sounds. Whether
shooting through an external microphone (on
certain EOS models) or through the camera’s
internal mic, this important feature means more
audible voices, less unwanted noise, and better
overall sound.
Fisheye lenses impart an
extraordinary perspective and
angle-of-view far beyond the
limits of human vision.
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EOS SLR CAMERAS
EOS Full
HD Video
Advantage
Full HD Video – Many EOS
SLR cameras capture Full
HD video at 1920 x 1080
resolution for exquisite
detail and sharpness.
Telephoto Lenses
Canon’s amazing telephoto lenses
bring the action closer, emphasiz-
ing the subject at hand.
Full HD HD
EOS Full HD Video
EOS DSLRs increase shooting
flexibility for the videographer in that they allow
for full use of Canon EF and EF-S lenses, includ-
ing wide-angle, macro, super-telephoto, tilt-
shift and fisheye, providing a wealth of focal
lengths, depth-of-field and other creative
shooting options once reserved for still photog-
raphy. All Live View AF features can also be used
in shooting video, and playback modes are
available in-camera, with sound.
Combined with their size, image quality
and flexibility, EOS DSLRs with Full HD
video capture are superlative all-in-one,
multimedia image-capturing tools.
Manual Control
For complete creative decision-making
on the go, select EOS DSLRs offer flex-
ible manual controls for their movie
modes. Not only can one take advan-
tage of the DSLR’s range of ISO sensi-
tivities, it’s simple to control exposure and
depth-of-field, all of which can have a profound
effect on the mood of a scene. It’s all as easy
as the press of a button. By controlling depth-
of-field, it’s simple to create gorgeous back-
ground blur. Exposure can be determined and
set even in complex lighting situations, main-
taining the same look and feel throughout an
entire scene, not just the initial shot.
Large CMOS Sensor
With amazing Canon CMOS sensors, video is
easy to shoot, and looks better than ever
before. Large sensors provide a look and per-
spective impossible to achieve with traditional
video cameras, and the quality must be seen to
be believed. Large sensors also capture more
light, and can record at high ISO sensitivities
with less digital gain and reduced image
noise. This enables low-light shooting, without
loss of detail, in situations previously impossible
without artificial light. Although many devices,
even mobile phones, offer HD recording, the
quality of video captured by an EOS DSLR
and its CMOS sensor is markedly vibrant and
truer to life.
Depth-of-field
When shooting a video on an EOS DSLR, it’s
simple to control each shot’s depth-of-field, an
option previously available only when filming
with expensive professional cinema cameras.
Thanks to the physical size of EOS DSLR CMOS
sensors, combined with the large maximum
apertures achieved by Canon lenses, depth-of-
field, or lack thereof, can be a creative decision
reached solely by the photographer. If a large
aperture is chosen, thus creating shallow depth-
of-field, evocative, dramatic moving images with
blurred backgrounds can be attained with ease,
something simply not possible with smaller sensors
or compact cameras. If everything must be in
focus, shooting with a small aperture helps
ensure phenomenal depth-of-field, for illustrative
landscapes, architecture or anything else where
all details must be recorded. The drama, beauty
and mood achievable by controlling a movie
clip’s depth-of-field cannot be overstated — and
an EOS DSLR controls it with ease.
Creative Capabilities with EOS lenses
From fisheye to super-telephoto, the amazing
Canon EF and EF-S lenses offer astunning combi-
nation of sharpness, speed, compactness and
flexibility —the perfect complement to auser’s
creativity. With the ability to create images of great
beauty, with controlled depth-of-field, inter-
changeable lenses bring moviemaking to awhole
new level. And the range of focal lengths is simply
staggering. With over 60 lenses available, includ-
ing the new Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM,
the world’s first real fisheye zoom lens that
functions as acircular fisheye and full-frame
fisheye for afull size CMOS sensor, and as a
full-frame fisheye for APS-C/H sizes, there’s an
EF or EF-S lens for everyone. No matter the
photographer, no matter the situation, Canon’s
superlative lenses help ensure quality results.
Frame Rates
In select models, EOS Full HD video movies can
be captured at 1920 x1080 resolution, for up to
4GB per clip. Movies are saved as MOV files and
can be viewed in Full HD with HDMI output. Other
recording sizes include HD at 1280 x720 (50/60
fps) or SD/VGA at 640 x480 (50/60 fps). No mat-
ter the end-application, the proper resolution and
frame rate is easily defined with EOS cameras.
Movie Crop
The Movie Crop function, on
cameras like the EOS 60D and
EOS Rebel T2i, enables zooming at 7x the captured
focal length for distant action and extreme
Tilt-shift lenses allow you to
control the area of focus.
Macro lenses let you
get up close for detailed
shots of small subjects.
Wide-angle lenses are perfect
for shooting in tight spaces or
to capture large expanses.
Select EOS DSLRs feature 1920 x 1080 Full HD video capture and offer the
enhanced image quality, smooth frame rates and adaptive exposure compensation
necessary in professional movie-making tools. By shooting video with a digital
EOS camera, it’s simple to take advantage of the image quality and characteristics
intrinsic to DSLRs, resulting in richer, more detailed and more diverse images.
The large sensor found in EOS DSLRs means more high quality pixels plus the
potential to shoot at higher ISO sensitivities without loss of detail.
Interchangeable EF/EF-S Lenses – Creative opportunities are at your fingertips thanks to Canon EF/EF-S Lenses.
Exposure control in the display
Resolution fps
1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 30P (29.97), 25 P, 24P (23.976)
1280 x 720 (HD) 60P (59.94), 50P
640 x 480 (SD) 60P (59.94), 50P
VGA

Canon CMOS Sensor
Taking advantage of its own proprietary technolo-
gies, Canon develops and produces its own CMOS
sensors. Unlike CCD sensors, CMOS sensors convert
and amplify signals before they are transferred to
the image processor, enabling them to produce
exceptionally clean image data and reduce power
consumption by as much as 90%. Data transfer
speeds are increased by using multi-channel signal
paths that dramatically improve the camera’s
responsiveness. Canon’s CMOS sensors incorporate
aunique on-chip noise reduction technology to
deal with both fixed pattern and random noise.
In addition, a multilayer low-pass filter is placed
in front of the sensor to isolate false colors that
the sensor may detect. Then, Canon’s own ≥
Image Processor processes the image to help
eliminate those colors while retaining full detail.
CMOS sensors can also be fabricated to full-frame
35mm dimensions, an important consideration
for photographers who wish to use their lenses
without aconversion factor. Canon’s CMOS
sensors deliver outstanding resolution and signal
purity, making them ideal for the most critical
photo or video applications.
Full-Frame Canon CMOS Sensor
The Canon-manufactured full-frame
CMOS sensor delivers professional
performance with digital convenience. EOS digital
SLR cameras with full-frame sensors, found on
the EOS-1Ds Mark III and EOS 5D Mark II, do not
require afocal length conversion factor common
to other digital SLR cameras on the market.
Instead, they deliver the same angle-of-view as
35mm film cameras, so the working distance to
the subject, with a given lens, is the same as it
would be on film. Since you can use EF lenses
on either 35mm film cameras or Canon digital
SLR cameras with the same results, the switch
from film to digital is truly seamless. Full-frame
sensors provide greater control over depth-of-
field, which helps to create beautiful background
blur, perfect for portraits. The large sensor area
also helps to enable a marked reduction in
noise levels at all ISO values. When combined
with high resolution and smooth gradation from
highlights to shadows, Canon digital SLR cameras
with full-frame sensors produce images that rival
those taken with professional medium-format
and large-format film cameras. For maximum
control and dependable performance, the choice
is simple—Canon full-frame digital SLR cameras.
Effective Light-gathering
The EOS-1Ds Mark III and 5D Mark II sensors have
21.1 effective megapixels and the EOS-1D Mark IV
has 16.1 effective megapixels. Individual pixel size
on the EOS-1Ds Mark III’s and 5D Mark II’s sensors
are 6.4µm, and the EOS-1D Mark IV’s sensor is
5.7µm. By optimizing the gap between the on-chip
microlenses and improving the fill factor (photo-
diode area divided by total pixel size) of each pixel,
light-gathering efficiency has been improved.
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EOS SLR CAMERAS
EOS-1Ds Mark III Full-Frame CMOS Sensor (actual size) When using the same lens with different cameras, the
angle-of-view varies depending on the sensor size.
≥4/≥ III Image
Processor
Developed to maximize performance
between capturing and recording stages
of digital photography, the ≥ 4and ≥III
Image Processors by Canon use advanced signal
processing technologies to dramatically enhance
image quality and deliver amore intuitive,
responsive camera. The ≥ 4/III Image
Processors work in concert with Canon CMOS
sensors to achieve even higher levels of perform-
ance, with high-end EOS cameras incorporating
Dual Image Processors. Signal processing
algorithms work with the multi-channel signal
from the sensor and the high-speed DDR-SDRAM
buffer to deliver significantly improved camera
response. Power consumption has been further
reduced for even longer battery life. Color repro-
duction, noise reduction in low light situations
and reproduction of fine detail are all signifi-
cantly improved. In addition, the latest Dual
≥4Image Processors speed up all opera-
tions such that a number of processor intensive
features are possible. Canon technologies like
Face Detection Live mode, Full HD and HD movie
recording, Lens Peripheral Illumination
Correction and Auto Lighting Optimizer are all
possible thanks to the power afforded by the
amazing DIGIC Image Processor.
Extensive ISO Range*
EOS SLR cameras feature an extensive ISO range
for greater flexibility in diverse photographic
situations. The EOS-1D Mark IV features the
breathtaking ISO range of ISO 100-12800
(L: 50, H1: 25600, H2: 51200, H3: 102400)!
Even at higher ISO settings where one might
expect to see ahigher degree of noise, the
renowned Canon CMOS sensor and noise
reduction system work to ensure superb image
quality. Accordingly, even the most critical
photographers can use EOS SLR cameras with
confidence, no matter the light.
Advanced 14-bit A/D Conversion
EOS digital SLR cameras employ 14-bit converters
to process the output of the imaging sensor.
Compared to the 12-bit converters used in most
digital cameras, the Canon design helps ensure
smoother tonal transitions, more natural grada-
tions, and superb color fidelity. RAW images are
recorded at 14 bits so that processed 16-bit TIFF
images contain the full range of tonal values
captured by the sensor.
Highlight Tone Priority
Loss of highlight
detail is one of the
greatest concerns for
photographers shoot-
ing digitally in brightly
lit and contrasty situa-
tions. Canon’s Highlight
Tone Priority function
calculates the exposure
to expand the image’s
dynamic range so that
more detail is preserved in highlights. This
renders a more continuous tone image without
blown highlights, and helps to save time in
post-processing for highlight retrieval.
Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction
Another feature available in Canon’s newest EOS
digital cameras is Canon’s Lens Peripheral
Illumination Correction feature. Taking into account
the lens in use, this feature automatically brightens
the light level at the four corners of the composition
where light falloff may have occurred. Peripheral
illumination characteristics and correction data
are detected automatically on anumber of Canon
lenses and can be entered manually through
Canon’s EOS utility software. This function can
be applied when shooting to JPEG images, and in
post-processing with RAW images.
Auto Lighting Optimizer
One of Canon’s newest technologies, the Auto
Lighting Optimizer, automatically corrects image
exposure to help ensure accurate brightness
and contrast. It can actually brighten areas of
the composition while maintaining highlight
details and accurate exposure in others, or
darken areas of composition while maintaining
brightness and shadow details in others. This
remarkable feature is available as both an
automatic feature in Full Auto and Creative Auto
shooting modes, and can be used and fine-tuned
in other modes. The Canon Auto Lighting
Optimizer ensures beautifully exposed images
that require little to no post-production work.
*Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index.
High ISO – Whether shooting stills or video, Canon EOS SLR cameras capture silky-smooth low-noise images that are sharp
with a wide dynamic range of color and tone, even at high ISO speeds.
Taken with the EOS-1D Mark IV.
Highlight Tone Priority: ON
Highlight Tone Priority: OFF
Auto Lighting Optimizer OFF Auto Lighting Optimizer ON
Full-Frame (1.0x)
Full-Frame (1.0x)
APS-C (1.6x)
APS-C (1.6x)
APS-H (1.3x)
APS-H (1.3x)
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Viewfinder
No matter the camera’s specifica-
tions, aclear, bright viewfinder is
the photographer’s first tool for great images.
Canon innovates with their viewfinders, espe-
cially with the viewfinders in the EOS-1D Mark IV,
EOS-1Ds Mark III and EOS 7D, by offering
approx. 100% viewfinder coverage, and several
EOS SLRs have alarger pentaprism for higher
viewfinder magnification. These cameras offer
the best view of any EOS digital camera to date.
All EOS digital SLR cameras offer dioptric correction
and several EOS SLRs have anumber of
different viewfinder accessories, including up
to 11 different focus screens available for most
any application.
Intelligent Viewfinder
The Intelligent Viewfinder, found on
the EOS 7D, is a transparent LCD in
the viewfinder that superimposes a variety of
shooting information at the push of a button.
Whereas with other EOS cameras’ viewfinders
the representation of AF points and metering
areas are static, with the EOS 7D’s Intelligent
Viewfinder, they can be displayed, adjusted, or
hidden, in camera, with ease. This means less
distraction and more clarity to view the image in
its entirety. The Intelligent Viewfinder includes a
Grid Display and in Spot metering mode, the
specific area metered is shown.
Superlative Exposure Control
Canon EOS DSLRs incorporate
advanced exposure control systems,
offering the photographer exceptionally
precise AE (auto exposure) with awide range of
metering options. Full-frame Evaluative metering
incorporates the camera’s multi-zone sensor
reading with specific focusing point data. The
onboard microcomputer compares input from
all zones and calculates optimum exposure.
While Evaluative metering helps to assure excel-
lent results in even the most challenging light-
ing situations, advanced photographers can
choose from among several additional metering
options. Center-Weighted metering is available
for those who prefer a more traditional pattern.
Partial metering limits readings to sensor zones
in the center of the image area, giving the pho-
tographer more area-specific control. Spot
readings can be taken at the center of the frame
area or, with some models, linked to an AF
point. With certain EOS cameras, up to eight
separate Spot meter readings can be recorded
and averaged. For cameras like the EOS 60D,
Canon developed the iFCL (intelligent Focus
Color Luminance) 63-zone Dual-layer metering
system to incorporate the color wavelength
surrounding the chosen focus point to help
ensure more natural color rendition. Flash pho-
tography with EOS Systems also benefits from
the extraordinary exposure control technology
Canon has created. E-TTL (Evaluative Through-
The-Lens) and E-TTL II autoflash systems work
in combination with the camera’s multi-zone
metering sensor to help take the guesswork out
of flash photography. The camera performs
instantaneous calculations based on readings
from the preflash, ambient lighting conditions
and assessment of subject location to deter-
mine the optimum flash output and exposure
settings. With E-TTL II, the calculations also
incorporate distance information from compati-
ble EF lenses, enabling the system to better
handle dark, light and highly reflective subjects.
Resulting images can have avirtually perfect
balance between ambient light and flash
illumination, even in complicated lighting
situations and compositions.
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Spot metering display – Focus with a central,
circular zone for accurate exposure control.
AF point automatic selection – The camera auto-
matically chooses the correct AF point.
Zone AF – The AF points are divided into five
focusing zones, useful for off-center shots.
AF point expansion – Focus with a selected AF point
and points surrounding it. Great for moving subjects.
Hide all – An unobstructed view lets you get
close to your subject and capture detail.
Grid display – Useful for scenes where horizontal
or vertical lines are stressed, such as architecture.
Spot AF – Focuses on an even smaller area for
precise focus on small subjects.
AI Servo AF tracking display – Provides instant
feedback of AF points tracking a moving subject.
Intelligent Viewfinder – Change your viewfinder display to match any situation. Live View Function
Canon’s spectacular Live View
shooting is now available through most of the
EOS digital models. Live View Function, where
the photographer can compose and shoot directly
from the camera’s LCD is an indispensable feature
for creative photography in any number of situa-
tions. It enables the photographer to zoom in and
navigate the composition 5x or 10x normal size,
while enabling critical focus and allowing more
attention to detail. Users can even choose a grid
overlay, perfect for architectural photography.
In the studio, Live View Function can be used
remotely (via a computer) through the camera’s
USB connection, or wirelessly if the optional
Wireless File Transmitter is used.
Live View Focusing
Canon’s Live View Function includes 3focusing
modes: Quick mode, Live mode, and Face Detection
Live mode. In Quick mode, One-Shot AF is set
automatically and the AF point is selectable even
while the Live View image is displayed. In Live
mode, AF can be started by pressing the AE button
for either AF mode. In Face Detection Live mode,
the largest face near center is detected initially,
but the Multi-controller can be used to select
any face detected.
Superb Ergonomics and Custom
Functions
Refined ergonomics and smooth operability are
Canon EOS traditions, and even with the
unavoidable complexities involved with digital
capture, Canon’s EOS interface design puts the
most frequently used controls where they make
the most sense —in the hands of the photographer.
Operation is enhanced by Custom Functions, a
concept pioneered by Canon. Custom Functions
enable photographers to tailor features and
operating functions to suit their own shooting
style, or to optimize camera performance for
specific subjects or shooting conditions. Whether
customizing a shutter speed range or specifying
the parameters of bracketing, photographers lit-
erally have hundreds of choices in how they
want their EOS digital SLR to operate with ease.
With the EOS 60D, the Multi-control Dial, featur-
ing adedicated and easily-accessible Quick
Control button for quick access to the Quick Control
screen at any time, enables users to operate
menus and enter settings with a simple touch.
With its in-house capabilities, Canon is able to
rapidly develop and manufacture proprietary
ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits),
eliminating dependence on common “off-the-
shelf” components, and enabling the fast
deployment of new, innovative solutions in
digital camera design. Canon EOS DSLR cameras
thus incorporate advanced sensors, processors
and other key components. Combined with
standout electromechanical and optical design
know-how, Canon digital technologies make
EOS simply one of the most powerful DSLR
systems anyone can own.
Dual Axis Electronic Level Sensor
Among the newest and most useful features
developed by Canon for the EOS 7D, the bril-
liant Dual Axis Electronic Level display aids in
achieving perfectly oriented shots. Visible in
the viewfinder and on the camera’s LCD, in
both Live View mode or as a standalone, and
capable of displaying both roll and pitch in 1°
increments, the Dual Axis Electronic Level
Sensor is invaluable for architecture, macro
photography, video, or any situation where
critical composition is important.
63-zone Metering System — Canon’s sophisticated 63-zone
Evaluative metering system considers not only the active
focusing point, but also a range of metered values from adjacent
areas to determine correct exposure even in difficult lighting.
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Viewfinder display with Intelligent Viewfinder.
View of rear LCD monitor with Live View.
10x magnified view.
Live View Function – With Live View Function, images can be
composed and captured from the camera’s LCD monitor.
Multi-control Dial on EOS 60D

Peripheral Illumination Correction, Highlight Tone
Priority and Noise Reduction feature help ensure
accurate, nuanced results.
Vari-angle LCD
Found on the new EOS
Rebel T3i and EOS 60D, the
brilliant Canon Vari-angle 3.0-inch Clear View LCD
with 180° vertical rotation sets new standards
for clarity and flexibility. Designed to flip out from
the back of the camera, the Vari-angle monitor’s
180° rotation means it can be adjusted for low
angle or high angle and can even be positioned
forward directly at the subject (when facing the
subject, the displayed image automatically flips,
showing a right-side-up mirror image, perfect
for self-portraits). Because the monitor opens
out sideways, it switches between low and high
angle shooting without interfering with the use
of auxiliary camera grips or tripods.
Advanced RAW + JPEG Recording
Best described as “digital negatives,” RAW images
contain pre-processed image data as captured
by the sensor and, with post-processing, they
yield the highest image quality possible from a
DSLR. While professionals and advanced ama-
teurs will often prefer to shoot in RAW mode,
JPEG images take up significantly less storage
space and are often more immediately pleas-
ing to the eye. With Canon EOS DSLR cameras,
you can capture images in a number of RAW or
JPEG modes and sRAW options, depending on
the camera’s sensor, as well as record numerous
EOS Integrated
Cleaning System
Canon has designed
an Integrated Cleaning System with a Self
Cleaning Sensor Unit customized to the specifi-
cations and performance characteristics of each
EOS digital SLR camera that helps combat stray
dust that can enter the camera when changing a
lens or when out in the field. The front surface of
the sensor’s IR-cut/Low-pass filter cleans itself
automatically with ultrasonic vibrations every
time the camera is turned on or off. Removed
dust adheres to material around the filter to
help it stay off. With
DPP, dust missed by
the cleaning unit can
be captured by
Canon’s Dust Delete
Data Detection and
can be erased from
the image file.
Wireless Transmitter Technology
As quickly as the digital SLR has become
commonplace in the hands of professional
photographers and enthusiasts alike, so too
has wireless communication between the SLR
and external components. The EOS series has
a number of dedicated Wireless File Transmitters
that keep the camera connected to the wireless
world, simply, with tremendous speed. Whether
connected through a port on the side of the
camera, or incorporated into a camera-integrated
design — some units serve as an auxiliary hand
grip — Canon Wireless Transmitters can connect
securely to Local Area Networks (LAN) wirelessly
(with a range up to approximately 500 feet) or
combinations of RAW and JPEG images simulta-
neously. And models like the EOS 60D can pro-
cess RAW files in-camera, delivering JPEGs based
on the shot’s original parameters, or with changes
as specified by the photographer. This makes it
easy to experiment with the Canon Creative
Filters, simulating grainy black and white photog-
raphy, soft focus, toy cameras, even a Miniature
Effect, with no effect on the original RAW file.
Maximum
Durability and
Performance
Hold a Canon EOS SLR
in your hands. The look
and feel of quality and
reliability are the result
of decades of camera-making experience and
these translate to real-world performance and
durability second to none. The newest EOS-1D
class professional SLR cameras, for example,
feature bodies made of coated cast magnesium
alloy, which, while light in weight, deliver out-
standing strength, rigidity and electromagnetic
shielding. Furthermore, the body is extensively
gasketed and sealed, making the cameras
exceptionally water- and dust-resistant. These
are truly cameras built to take on the some of
the world’s harshest shooting conditions.
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directly, and can connect and upload to FTP (File
Transfer Protocol) or dedicated WFT Servers.
The WFT-E5A (EOS 7D), WFT-E2 II A (EOS-1D
Mark IV, EOS-1Ds Mark III and EOS-1D Mark III)
and WFT-E4 II A (EOS 5D Mark II) feature
IEEE802.11a/b/g compatibility (Type-A/B/G),
WPS compatibility, WFT Server Remote Live
View, a camera linking function and Bluetooth
connectivity. Additionally, the WFT-E5A also
includes a media server function. With select
models, in WFT Server mode, up to three
separate computers can access the camera’s
memory card using a standard web browser
from anywhere in the world (Microsoft Internet
Explorer®, Apple Safari®, etc.). Images can
be selected from the browser window and
dragged onto a computer’s desktop or to a
folder, which copies the full file to a computer.
Remote firing of the camera over the Internet
is also possible. With the EOS 7D, a dedicated
media server can also be created with DLNA
(Digital Living Network Alliance) compliant
devices, allowing numerous points of access
to images instantaneously. EOS Utility Mode,
or PTP (Point to Point) connectivity allows the
photographer to connect a single camera to a
computer for advanced two-way communication
and professional tethered camera operation.
WFT units can also connect to select GPS units,
via the USB Host function, and have GPS infor-
mation, altitude and time code added to each
image’s shooting data. External hard drives
can be attached for direct recording or backup.
Plus, select WFT models can be used as remote
control receivers, allowing for wireless shooting
and control, from a range of Wi-Fi enabled
handheld devices including smartphones.
Picture Style Technology
With the myriad of features and
settings available, even the best
photographer might occasionally have doubts as
to whether all of the camera settings are optimal
for the shot. Canon’s ingenious Picture Style fea-
ture comes to the rescue, providing a number of
user-friendly presets, including standard, neutral
and landscape, giving the ability to fine-tune the
images the camera produces. They enable the
photographer to make optimal choices based
simply on the type of shooting. These presets
can be used in much the same way one would use
different types of film, and more can be created
using Canon’s included Picture Style Editor
Software. Individual camera settings—such as
sharpening, contrast, color tone, and saturation
can be overridden if need be.
Shooting Modes
Beyond normal shooting modes
such as Auto, Aperture priority
and Shutter priority, select
EOS cameras offer shooting
features such as Picture Style technology, which
optimizes camera settings for subjects like land-
scapes and portraits, even monochromes. For
even more creative imaging freedom, Canon
developed Basic+. Basic+ makes it easy to
create whatever image effects desired. Basic+
has two initial option categories: In “Shoot by
ambiance selection,” standard white balance
and exposure
compensation
are altered
according to the
chosen ambi-
ence, like vivid,
soft, warm,
intense, cool, brighter, darker and monochrome.
In “Shoot by lighting or scene type,” white bal-
ance is adjusted according to selections like
daylight, cloudy, shade, tungsten, fluorescent
and sunset. These features, complemented by
the Canon Auto Lighting Optimizer, Lens
Record or backup images onto external media
Add the latitude, longitude, altitude, date and time,
and other shooting information to images
Connected by a USB cable Connected via Bluetooth
External Media
GPS
FTP Transfer EOS Utility WFT Server
Transfer images
to an FTP server
Use a web browser
to capture, view,
and download
images remotely
Use EOS Utility to
capture, view, and
download images
remotely
Media Server
View images on a
DLNA-compatible
TV or other devices
Linked Shooting
Wirelessly trigger
shooting by slave
cameras linked to
a master camera
— Functions When Connected via USB —— Wireless and Wireless LAN Functions —
Landscape – Great for shooting nature scenes and blue skies, this setting enhances the blues and greens typical in landscapes,
and enhances saturation, contrast and sharpening.
Monochrome – This setting emulates the color filters of
silver halide film for bold black and white images and allows
for red, green and other types of filter work.
Portrait – The perfect setting for photographing people, the
portrait setting adds warmer skin tones with a slight boost
in contrast and in-camera sharpening.
Fig. 21 Adjustable angle
Vari-angle LCD adjusttment angle
Quick Control screen
Weatherproof – Select EOS cameras feature dust- and
weather-resistant bodies. EOS 7D with BG-E7 shown.
Low-angle position High-angle position
Forward position

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Superb Image Quality
and Performance
The EOS Rebel T3i has
a Canon 18.0 Megapixel CMOS (complementary
metal oxide semiconductor) sensor that captures
images with exceptional clarity and tonal range,
with exceptionally high resolution perfect for poster-
sized enlargements or significant cropping. The
sensor’s APS-C size creates an effective 1.6x lens
crop factor, making the EOS Rebel T3i compatible
with compact, high-performance Canon EF-S lenses.
This outstanding image sensor also makes it possi-
ble to capture phenomenal images at ISO sensitivi-
ties from ISO 100 up to ISO 6400, enabling shoot-
ing in a variety of dimly lit situations without flash.
The Canon ≥4Image Processor dramatically
speeds up the camera’s operation, making the
camera fast-handling and responsive. The ≥4
Image Processor also makes it possible to employ
a 14-bit converter to process the output of the
CMOS Image Sensor. 14-bit conversion means
smoother tonal transitions, more natural grada-
tions and spectacular color fidelity.
EOS Full HD Video
The EOS Rebel T3i can capture
gorgeous 1920 x 1080 resolu-
tion Full HD video at 24, 25 or 30 frames per
second, for up to 4GB per clip. With its 18MP APS-C
sized sensor and an EF or EF-S lens attached, the
EOS Rebel T3i delivers spectacular HD video and
makes it easy to capture more creative images. By
controlling depth-of-field along with color and
exposure, video footage of stunning mood and
beauty are simple to achieve. A physically large
sensor means larger pixels and more refined images,
and the ability to shoot with high ISO sensitivities
enables in situations previously impossible without
artificial light. Motion image capture can be con-
trolled automatically or manually. Focus can be
optimizer systems, ensuring all relevant input is
analyzed in the capture of the image. The EOS
Rebel T3i DSLR’s Scene Intelligent Auto feature
merges a number of very complex measurements
into settings that will ensure photographs of gor-
geous tonality, accurate color, sharp focus and
phenomenal detail. With Picture Style Auto, color
adjustments are made based on information from
the EOS scene detection analysis.
Perfect for nature and outdoor
scenes, Picture Style Auto adds
saturation to selected colors,
making grass greener, the sky
bluer and sunsets more intense.
The EOS Rebel T3i also offers Canon’s new Basic+
creative imaging feature that makes it easy to cap-
ture the right mood every time. Basic+ enables the
photographer to shoot by Ambience selection or by
Lighting or Scene type.
Multi-Aspect Ratios, Creative Filters,
In-Camera Features
The EOS Rebel T3i has a number of in-camera
capabilities designed to encourage creativity and
provide brilliant results. The photographer can
shoot in a number of aspect ratios – 4:3, 3:2, 16:9,
and even 1:1 for square compositions! The EOS
Rebel T3i can convert recorded RAW files into JPEG
files in-camera, incorporating or changing all shot
settings, without making any alterations to the
original image file. It can also save small JPEGs from
large JPEGs, perfect for creating images for e-mail
or wireless distribution when combined with Eye-
Fi* wireless SD cards.
In addition, the EOS
Rebel T3i has several
popular creative
features like Grainy
B+W, Soft Focus, Toy
Camera Effect and
Miniature Effect.
controlled manually on the lens or by pressing the
AF button on the camera while recording. Sound
can be recorded at 64 levels.
Vari-angle 3.0-inch Clear
View LCD Monitor
The EOS Rebel T3i DSLR’s
brilliant Vari-angle 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor
sets new standards for clarity and flexibility. The
Vari-angle monitor flips out from the back of the
EOS Rebel T3i and can easily be adjusted over a
wide range of viewing positions. It can even be
aimed forward directly at the subject. (When facing
the subject, the displayed image automatically
flips, showing a right-side-up mirror image.) The
EOS Rebel T3i monitor opens out sideways, making
it easier to switch between low and high angle
shooting. With a 3:2 aspect ratio, this brilliant LCD
monitor has 1.04 million dots and can be adjusted
to seven levels of brightness.
Movie Digital Zoom,
Video Snapshot
The EOS Rebel T3i has a digital
zoom feature, making it possible to zoom while
shooting motion video from 3x to 10x, adding a
whole new level of drama to video clips. Plus, the
EOS Rebel T3i has Canon’s new Video Snapshot
feature, making filmmaking even more fun. With
Video snapshot, the camera will capture short
video clips (of 2, 4 or 8 seconds) then combine
them automatically into one video file as a snap-
shot or highlights “album.” With no editing needed
after shooting, the compiled video is perfect for
sharing online or displaying directly on an HDTV via
the camera’s HDMI port.
Advanced Scene Analysis
for Enhanced Images
The EOS Scene Detection
System analyzes the chosen scene based on the
subject’s brightness, movement, contrast and
distance. This data is provided to the camera’s
exposure, white balance, picture style and lighting
The REBEL on the Move.
Photographers looking for an easy-to-use camera that will help them create their
next masterpiece need look no further than the Canon EOS Rebel T3i. The next in
a long line of phenomenal compact SLRs, the EOS Rebel T3i continues the Rebel
tradition of easy operation, compact design and no-compromise performance.
Featuring Canon’s newest ≥4 Image Processor and an 18MP CMOS sensor –
plus cutting-edge technologies like a Vari-angle 3.0" LCD monitor, Full HD
1080p video recording, Live View shooting and Wireless flash photography –
the Rebel T3i offers the best of EOS photography in a compact package.
”Creative filter (Toy Camera Effect)
Scene Intelligent Auto
Picture Style
Auto
Auto
Exposure
Auto Focus Auto White
Balance
Auto Lighting
Optimizer
Picture Style
Auto
Auto
Exposure
Auto Focus Auto White
Balance
Auto Lighting
Optimizer
* Canon cameras are not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions, including wireless transfer. In case of an issue with the Eye-Fi card, please consult with the card manufacturer. The use of
Eye-Fi cards may not be approved in all regions, or from one region to another, please contact the card manufacturer for status of approval in the country/region of use.

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Ultra-High-Quality
Images
The EOS Rebel T3 has a
12.2 Megapixel CMOS (complementary metal oxide
semiconductor) Image Sensor that captures images
with wide tonal range and superb clarity. It captures
images perfect for anything from sharing online to
huge, fine art prints. Its APS-C size sensor creates
an effective 1.6x lens crop factor and enables the
photographer to choose from the wide range of
superb, compact Canon EF-S lenses as well as the
entire lineup of EF lenses. For fast and intuitive
operation, the EOS Rebel T3 DSLR’s CMOS sensor
works in tandem with the incomparable Canon
≥4Image Processor. The camera responds
instantly to commands and provides an ISO sensi-
tivity range of 100-6400 for outstanding versatility
and more shooting options in more places. The
EOS Rebel T3 even employs advanced 14-bit A/D
conversion, delivering better color tones and
cleaner digital files.
9-Point AF
The EOS Rebel T3 features a wide area 9-point AF
system with an impressive light sensitivity of EV 0
to EV 18 (at ISO 100) for accurate focus even in
dim lighting conditions. For fast, pinpoint focusing
regardless of the camera’s orientation, the AF system
features a cross-type center point sensitive to both
vertical and horizontal lines. Top and bottom AF
points are vertical sensitive at f/5.6 and the
remaining points are horizontal sensitive at f/5.6.
Focusing modes include One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF
and AI Focus AF, and individual focusing points can
frames, shoot continuously,
and the self-timer can be set
to shoot any number of shots
between 1and 10, and can be directed to shoot
after 2or 10 seconds.
Simple Operation
The EOS Rebel T3 is designed for quick and easy
operation. Yet its sophisticated features are there
the moment they’re needed. The Mode Dial
includes a Creative Auto mode, wherein the camera
operates in full automatic mode, with frequently
used customization parameter choices displayed
at the bottom of the LCD, ready to be experimented
with or used when the moment is right. The EOS
Rebel T3 includes adedicated button to access
the Quick Control screen, which offers simple
navigation among key camera settings, including
ISO, exposure and flash exposure compensation,
drive mode, white balance, image quality and
much more.
Feature Guide
To help photographers more quickly master the
many shooting options, the EOS Rebel T3 has a
built-in Feature Guide. It provides easy-to-under-
stand descriptions and instructions right on the
camera’s LCD screen in real time as various func-
tions are selected. Information is displayed for each
shooting mode when using the Mode Dial or select-
ing Quick Control screen functions. The Feature
Guide tells the photographer exactly what steps to
take to achieve the desired results.
be chosen manually either with the camera’s cross
keys or with the electronic dial.
63-Zone Dual-Layer Metering
The EOS Rebel T3 features Canon’s
proven 63-zone Dual-layer metering
sensor designed to complement the 9-point AF
system. By taking into account the color and lumi-
nosity surrounding the chosen AF point, this system
delivers a
remarkable
level of accu-
racy for more
precise expo-
sure and color
rendition even
in complex and difficult lighting. Since the metering
sensor has acolor measurement function, exposure
errors and focus errors caused by differing light
sources are minimized. This results in stable expo-
sure from shot to shot in situations where luminos-
ity changes can throw off other metering systems.
The camera balances exposure of the main subject
and background, and is not overly influenced by
bright areas in the composition. The EOS Rebel T3
also features partial metering and Center-Weighted
average metering. Partial metering covers about
10% of the metering area while Center-Weighted
average metering places emphasis on the center of
the composition.
HD Video
By simply setting the mode dial to movie mode,
Live View is activated, and the EOS Rebel T3 is
ready to shoot motion video. It’s as simple as
pressing a button! Shooting at 1280 x 720 pixels at
either 30 or 25 fps for NTSC or PAL video systems,
the EOS Rebel T3 can record with Picture Style set-
tings intact, meaning it’s easy to control sharpness,
saturation and more. The bright and clear 2.7-inch
LCD monitor provides a brilliant Live View, making
shooting video a breeze.
3 fps Shooting
Capable of shooting up to 3frames per
second, the EOS Rebel T3 creates excit-
ing photo opportunities. Capture that fleeting
facial expression, the instant the ball hits the bat
or the optimal position of the bird on the horizon.
Faster than its predecessor, the EOS Rebel T3 can
shoot 2RAW files per second, and 0.8 RAW+JPEGs
per second. Its drive can be set to shoot single
The Beauty of Simplicity.
Perfect for photographers ready to make the move to digital SLR photography,
the new EOS Rebel T3 delivers beautiful photos and video, speed, simplicity
and fun. It features a 12.2 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor and Canon ≥4
Image Processor for richly detailed images and quick camera response. It has
Canon’s amazing 63-zone, Dual-layer metering for accurate exposures and
features Canon’s Basic+ function, HD video recording and Live View shooting.
Innovative features, such as an on-screen Feature Guide and Quick Control
screen, help the photographer use the camera’s advanced capabilities to
capture spectacular images.
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CMOS Image Sensor (Actual size)
3fps
Feature Guide (Aperture Priority AE)

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The Next Chapter of EOS.
Offering a comprehensive combination of speed, accuracy and image quality,
the EOS-1D Mark IV is the perfect choice for the professional photographer
or videographer. Featuring a new 16.1 Megapixel APS-H sized CMOS sensor,
a completely redesigned 45-point AF system with new AI Servo II AF tracking
algorithm, 10 fps capture, boosted ISO sensitivities with exceptionally low
noise, a versatile EOS Full HD video capture mode and much more, the EOS-1D
Mark IV is capable of doing more things, in more places. It’s the flagship of the
Canon EOS line, offering performance that’s nothing short of stunning.
©Clint Clemens
The Flagship EOS.
The EOS-1Ds Mark III has been designed from the ground up to be among
the most powerful, go-anywhere, capture-anything EOS ever made. This
professional powerhouse camera features a full-frame 21.1 Megapixel CMOS
sensor for high-resolution image capture, Dual “≥ III” Image Processors
for speedy performance and a host of technologies designed to capture
phenomenal images quickly and without compromise. With strong con-
struction complementing the ultimate combination of power, speed and
resolution, the EOS-1Ds Mark III is suited for your professional needs.
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