Canon EOS RP Assembly instructions

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Advanced User Guide

2
Introduction
Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following
To avoid shooting problems and accidents, rst read the “Safety Instructions”
(=25–=27) and “Handling Precautions” (=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 downloaded to a computer, Canon cannot be held
liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.
Copyrights
Copyright laws in some countries prohibit the unauthorized use of images
recorded with the camera (or music/images with music transferred to the
memory card) for purposes other than personal enjoyment. Also be aware
that certain public performances, exhibitions, etc. may prohibit photography
even for private enjoyment.

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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 body cap)
Battery Pack LP-E17
(with protective cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E17/LC-E17E*
Strap
* Battery Charger LC-E17 or LC-E17E is provided. (The LC-E17E comes with a power
cord.)
oThe camera does not come with a memory card (=10), interface cable, 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.
oWhen you need Lens Instruction Manuals, download them from the Canon
website (=4).
oThe 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
www.canon.com/icpd
Advanced User Guide
Lens Instruction Manual
Software Instruction Manual
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.
www.canon.com/icpd
oA software app is required to read the QR code.
oSelect your country or region of residence, then download the Advanced User
Guide/Instruction Manuals.
oSelect [5: Manual/software URL] to display the QR code on the camera
screen.

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Quick Start Guide
1Insert the battery (=42).
zUpon purchase, charge the battery
to start using (=40).
2Insert the card (=42).
zWith the card’s label facing toward
the back of the camera, insert it into
the card slot.
3Attach the lens (=48).
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> (=48).
4Set the power switch to <1>
(=46).
5Flip out the screen (=45).
zWhen the date/time/zone setting
screen is displayed, see =374.

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Quick Start Guide
6Set the Mode dial to <A>
(=68).
zAll the necessary camera settings
will be set automatically.
7Focus on the subject (=54).
z<p> (an AF point) appears over
any face detected.
zPress the shutter button halfway,
and the camera will focus on the
subject.
8Take the picture (=54).
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 (=296).
zTo view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (=296).
zTo delete images, see “Erasing Images” (=314).

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About This Manual
Icons in this Manual
<6>: Indicates the Main dial.
<5>: Indicates the Quick control dial.
<W><X><Y><Z>: Indicates the corresponding direction on the <V>
cross keys.
<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(in page titles) : Functions only available in Creative Zone modes
(<t>, <d>, <s>, <f>, <a>, or <F> mode) or
for movies recorded with manual exposure.
=*** : 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 the Multi-function lock feature is o󰀨 (=46, =58).
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 displayed on the camera and 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 (=367).
zSD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
UHS-II and UHS-I cards supported.
Cards that Can Record Movies
When recording movies, use a high-capacity card with ample performance
(fast enough writing and reading speeds) for the movie recording size. For
details, see =586.
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
Preparation and Basic Operations 39
Basic Shooting 67
Creative Zone 95
Shooting 109
Playback 293
Set-up 357
Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Functions 415
Custom Functions / My Menu 523
Reference 553

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Introduction 2
Item Check List ......................................................................................3
Instruction Manuals................................................................................4
Quick Start Guide...................................................................................6
About This Manual .................................................................................8
Compatible Cards ................................................................................10
Chapters...............................................................................................11
Contents...............................................................................................12
Index to Features .................................................................................21
Safety Instructions ...............................................................................25
Handling Precautions...........................................................................28
Part Names ..........................................................................................31
Preparation and Basic Operations 39
Charging the Battery ............................................................................40
Inserting/Removing the Battery and Card............................................42
Using the Screen .................................................................................45
Turning on the Power...........................................................................46
Attaching and Detaching a Lens ..........................................................48
Attaching and Detaching EF/EF-S Lenses ..........................................50
Using the Viewnder ............................................................................52
Basic Operations..................................................................................53
Menu Operations and Settings ............................................................60
Touch-Screen Operation ......................................................................64
Quick Control .......................................................................................65
Contents

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Contents
Basic Shooting 67
Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ...............................68
Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)......................................71
Special Scene Mode ............................................................................75
Shooting Portraits ................................................................................77
Shooting Group Photos........................................................................78
Shooting Landscapes ..........................................................................79
Shooting Moving Subjects ...................................................................80
Photographing Children .......................................................................81
Panning................................................................................................82
Shooting Close-ups..............................................................................84
Shooting Food......................................................................................85
Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod) ..............................................86
Shooting Night Scenes (Handheld)......................................................87
Shooting Backlit Scenes ......................................................................88
Shooting Quiet Scenes ........................................................................89
Cautions for the <SCN> Modes ...........................................................90
Creative Zone 95
Program AE..........................................................................................96
Shutter-Priority AE................................................................................98
Aperture-Priority AE ...........................................................................100
Manual Exposure ...............................................................................102
Flexible-Priority AE.............................................................................104
Long (Bulb) Exposures ......................................................................106

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Contents
Shooting 109
Shooting Still Photos 110
Tab Menus: Still Photo Shooting ........................................................ 111
Setting Image Quality.........................................................................116
Setting Cropping/Aspect Ratio...........................................................119
Setting the Image Review Time .........................................................122
Correction of Lens Aberrations due to Optical Characteristics ..........123
Setting the Desired Exposure Compensation ....................................128
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB).......................................................129
Setting the ISO Speed for Still Photos ...............................................131
Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast ......................................136
Highlight Tone Priority ........................................................................137
Setting the Metering Timer.................................................................138
Exposure Simulation ..........................................................................139
Setting the White Balance..................................................................140
White Balance Correction ..................................................................145
Setting the Color Space .....................................................................147
Selecting a Picture Style ....................................................................148
Customizing a Picture Style ...............................................................152
Registering a Picture Style.................................................................155
Setting Noise Reduction ....................................................................157
Appending Dust Delete Data .............................................................161
Shooting with the Touch Shutter ........................................................163
Multiple Exposures.............................................................................165

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Contents
HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting...............................................171
Interval Timer Shooting ......................................................................176
Reducing Flicker ................................................................................179
Selecting the Display Speed for High-Speed Continuous Shooting ..181
Card Reminder...................................................................................182
Setting Touch & Drag AF....................................................................183
Selecting the AF Operation ................................................................185
Selecting the AF Method....................................................................188
Focusing on People’s Eyes................................................................198
Setting Continuous AF .......................................................................199
Setting Lens Electronic MF ................................................................200
Setting AF-Assist Beam Firing ...........................................................201
Focus Bracketing ...............................................................................202
Selecting the Drive Mode...................................................................206
Using the Self-Timer .........................................................................209
Selecting the Metering Mode .............................................................211
Locking the Exposure for Shooting (AE Lock) ...................................213
Focusing Manually .............................................................................214
Remote Control Shooting...................................................................217
Using a Remote Switch......................................................................219
Flash Photography.............................................................................220
Setting the Flash Function .................................................................222
General Notes on Still Photo Shooting ..............................................231

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Contents
Recording Movies 235
Tab Menus: Movie Recording ............................................................236
Recording Movies ..............................................................................239
Recording HDR Movies......................................................................247
Setting the Movie Recording Size......................................................249
Movie Cropping..................................................................................256
Setting the Sound Recording .............................................................257
Movie Digital IS ..................................................................................260
Recording Time-lapse Movies............................................................262
Recording Video Snapshots...............................................................274
Setting Movie Servo AF .....................................................................280
Other Menu Functions .......................................................................285
General Movie Recording Cautions ...................................................291
Playback 293
Tab Menus: Playback.........................................................................294
Image Playback .................................................................................296
Magnifying Images.............................................................................299
Index Display (Multiple-Image Display)..............................................300
Playing Back Movies..........................................................................301
Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes ............................................304
Grabbing a Frame from 4K Movies or 4K Time-Lapse Movies ..........306
Playback on a TV...............................................................................308
Protecting Images ..............................................................................310
Rotating Images.................................................................................313

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Contents
Erasing Images ..................................................................................314
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF).....................................................318
Specifying Images for a Photobook ...................................................322
Processing RAW Images with the Camera ........................................325
Applying Your Favorite E󰀨ects (Creative Assist) ................................331
Selecting the Type of RAW Image Processing ..................................333
Editing Video Snapshot Albums.........................................................334
Cropping JPEG Images .....................................................................337
Resizing JPEG Images ......................................................................339
Setting Ratings...................................................................................340
Slide Show (Auto Playback)...............................................................343
Filtering Images for Playback.............................................................345
Jump Display (Jumping Through Images) .........................................347
Customizing Playback Information Display........................................349
Displaying the Highlight Alert .............................................................351
Displaying AF Points ..........................................................................352
Displaying a Grid................................................................................353
Specifying Initial Image Display When Playback Begins ...................354
Setting the Initial Magnication Ratio and Position ............................355
Set-up 357
Tab Menus: Set-up.............................................................................358
Creating and Selecting a Folder ........................................................361
File Numbering Methods....................................................................363
Setting the Auto Rotation of Vertical Images......................................366

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Contents
Formatting Memory Cards .................................................................367
Displaying the Shooting Mode Guide.................................................369
Displaying the Feature Guide ............................................................370
Setting Eco Mode...............................................................................371
Setting Power-Saving Features .........................................................372
Adjusting the Screen Brightness........................................................373
Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone .............................................374
Setting the Interface Language..........................................................377
Setting the Video System...................................................................378
Setting the Touch Control Response..................................................379
Disabling Beeps for Camera Operations ...........................................380
Checking the Battery Information.......................................................381
Sensor Cleaning ................................................................................382
Setting the HDMI Output Resolution..................................................386
RAW Playback on an HDR TV...........................................................387
Customizing Information Displayed When Shooting..........................388
Setting a Priority for Shooting Display Performance..........................393
Setting the Viewnder Display Format...............................................393
Setting the Display Mode ...................................................................394
Customizing Shutter Button Functionality for Movie Recording.........395
Help....................................................................................................396
Setting Wireless Features..................................................................398
Geotagging Images............................................................................402
Setting the Multi-Function Lock..........................................................407

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Contents
Registering Custom Shooting Modes ................................................408
Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings ...................................410
Setting Copyright Information ............................................................411
Checking Other Information ...............................................................413
Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Functions 415
What You Can Do via Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Functions....416
Connecting to a Smartphone via Wi-Fi ..............................................419
Connecting to a Computer via Wi-Fi ..................................................453
Connecting to a Printer via Wi-Fi .......................................................461
Sending Images to a Web Service.....................................................473
Wi-Fi Connection via Access Points ..................................................488
Reconnecting via Wi-Fi ......................................................................493
Changing or Deleting Connection Settings ........................................496
Clearing Wireless Communication Settings to Default ......................498
View Info Screen................................................................................499
Responding to Error Messages .........................................................500
Wireless Communication Function Notes ..........................................511
Security ..............................................................................................513
Checking Network Settings................................................................514
[Wireless communication settings] Screen ...................................515
[Wi-Fi settings] Screen.....................................................................516
Virtual Keyboard Operation................................................................517
Setting the IP Address Manually ........................................................518
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Status Display ..........................................................520

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Contents
Custom Functions / My Menu 523
Tab Menus: Customization.................................................................524
Setting Custom Functions..................................................................525
Custom Function Settings..................................................................526
Clearing Custom Function Settings ...................................................546
Tab Menus: My Menu.........................................................................547
Registering My Menu .........................................................................548
Reference 553
Software Overview.............................................................................554
Importing Images to a Computer .......................................................556
Charging a Battery in the Camera .....................................................558
Using an Extension Grip ....................................................................560
Troubleshooting .................................................................................562
Error Codes........................................................................................581
Performance Data..............................................................................582
Information Display ............................................................................591
Index ..................................................................................................603