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Nomenclature 
Viewfinder Information 
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Busy (MAST) 
Bash recycling (S buSY) 
Card lull warning (FuLLI 
Card error warning (Card) 
No card warring (Card) 
The display will show only tie settivs currently applied. 
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Mode Dial 
The Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes, Creative Zone modes. 
and the Movie shooting mode. 
Creative Zone 
These modes give you more control for 
shooting various subjects. 
P 
: Program AE (p.74) 
Tv : Shutter-priority AE (p.94) 
Av : Aperture-priority AE (p.96) 
M 
: Manual exposure (p.99) 
A-DEP : Automatic depth-of-field AE 
(p.101) 
Basic Zone 
All you do is press the shutter button. 
The camera sets everything to suit the 
subject. 
: Scene Intelligent Auto (p.50) 
ED . Flash Off (p.55) 
r•) . Creative Auto (p.56) 
Image Zone 
• 
: Portrait (p.59) 
: Landscape (p.60) 
• 
: Close-up (p.61) 
: Sports (p.62) 
• 
: Night Portrait (p.63) 
4: Movie shooting 
(p.141) 
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Nomenclature 
Lens 
Lens wkhout a distance scale 
Focusim dng (p.87.138) 
Focus mode switch (p.36) 
Z0Om ring (p 371 
Head mount 
Zoom povbon Index 1p 37) 
(02341) 
Mortice.] 
(kcal of lens) (p.294) 
Image StabUtzer switch Ip.38) 
Lens mount index 1p.36) 
Contacts p 151 
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Zoom ring (p 37) 
FOW1M9 Mk (0 87.138) 
Image Stabilizer switch (p.38) — 
Focus mode switch (p 361 
Zoom position index (p 37j 
°Mance scale 
Contacts tp.15) 
Lens mount index 1p.36) 
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Battery Charger LC-E8 
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E8 (p.28). 
Power plug 
Battery pack slot 
Charge lamp 
Full-charge lamp 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAYE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 
DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. 
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A.. use an attachment plug adapter 
of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed. 
Battery Charger LC-E8E 
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E8 (p.26). 
Battery pack slot 
Charge lamp 
Full-charge lamp 
Power cord socket —
Prover cord 
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Getting Started 
This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start 
shooting and basic camera operations. 
Attaching the Strap 
Pass the end of the strap through 
the camera's strap mount eyelet 
from the bottom. Then pass it 
through the strap's buckle as shown 
in the illustration. Pull the strap to 
take up any slack and make sure 
the strap will not loosen from the 
buckle. 
• The eyepiece covet* is also 
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attached to the strap (p.262). 
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LC-E8E 
Charging the Battery 
Remove the protective cover. 
• Detach the protective cover provided 
with the battery. 
2 Attach the battery. 
• As shown in the illustration, attach the 
battery securely to the charger. 
• To detach the battery, follow the 
above procedure In reverse. 
Recharge the battery. 
For LC-E8 
• As shown by the arrow, flip out the 
battery charger's prongs and insert 
the prongs into a power outlet 
For LC-E8E 
• Connect the power cord to the 
charger and insert the plug into the 
power outlet. 
► Recharging starts automatically and 
the charge lamp turns orange. 
► When the battery is fully recharged. 
the full-charge lamp will turn green. 
• It takes approx. 2 hours to fully recharge a completely exhausted 
battery at 23°C / 73°F. The time required to recharge the battery 
depends on the ambient temperature and the battery's charge level. 
• For safety reasons, recharging in low temperatures (WC - 101C ) 
43°F - 50`F) will take a longer time (up to 4 hours). 
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Charging the Battery 
4 , Tips for Using the Battery and Charger 
• Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged. 
Recharge the battery before using. 
• Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it Is to be 
used. 
Even during storage. a charged battery will gradually drain and lose 
its power. 
• After recharging the battery, detach It and unplug the charger 
from the power outlet. 
• When not using the camera, remove the battery. 
If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small 
amount of power current is released, resulting in excess discharge 
and shorter battery life. Store the battery with the protective cover 
(provided) attached. Storing the battery after it is fully charged can 
lower the battery's performance. 
• The battery charger can also be used in foreign countries. 
The battery charger is compatible with a 100 V AC to 240 V AC 50/ 
60 Hz power source. If necessary, attach a commercially-available 
plug adapter for the respective country or region. Do not attach any 
portable voltage transformer to the battery charger. Doing so can 
damage the battery charger. 
• If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after being fully 
charged, the battery has reached the end of its service life. 
Purchase a new battery. 
• After disconnecting the charger's power plug. do not touch the prongs for 
at least 3 sec. 
• Do not charge any battery other than a Battery Pack LP£8. 
• The Battery Pack LP-E8 is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it 
with an inoompattle battery charger or product may resit n malfunction 
or accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable. 
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Installing and Removing the Battery 
Installing the Battery 
Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E8 into the camera. 
Open the cover. 
• Slide the lever as shown by the 
arrows and open the cover. 
2 Insert the battery. 
• Insert the end with the battery 
contacts. 
• Insert the battery until it locks In 
place. 
3 Close the cover. 
• Press the cover until it snaps shut. 
Removing the Battery 
Open the cover and remove the 
battery. 
• Press the battery release lever as shown 
by the arrow and remove the battery. 
• To prevent short circuiting of the 
battery contacts, be sure to attach the 
protective cover (provided. p.26) to 
the battery. 
After opening the battery compartment cover, be careful not to swing it back 
further. Otherwise, the hinge might break_ 
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Installing and Removing the Card 
The card (sold separately) can be an SD. SDHC. or SDXC memory 
card. The captured images are recorded onto the card. 
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Make sure the card% write-protect switch is set upward to 
enable writingierasing. 
Installing the Card 
1 Open the cover. 
• Slide the cover as shown by the 
arrows to open it. 
Possible shots 
3 
Insert the card. 
• As shown by the illustration, face 
the card% label side toward you 
and insert It until it clicks in place. 
Close the cover. 
• Close the cover and slide it in the 
direction shown by the arrows until it 
snaps shut. 
• When you set the power switch to 
<0N>, the number of possible shots 
(p.33) will be displayed on the LCD 
monitor. 
• The number of possible shots depends on the remaining capacity of the 
card. image-recording quality. ISO speed. etc. 
• Setting [Or Release shutter without card) to [Disable) will prevent you 
from forgetting to insert a card (p.166). 
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Removing the Card 
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1 Open the cover. 
• Set the power switch to DOFF >. 
• Make sure the access lamp is off, 
then open the cover. 
• If Recording ..' is displayed. close 
the cover. 
2 Remove the card. 
• Gently push in the card, then let go. 
The card will stick out. 
• Pull the card straight out, then close 
the cover. 
When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are 
being written to or read by the card, being erased. or data is being 
transferred. Do not open the card slot cover during this time. 
Also, never do any of the following while the access lamp is lit or 
blinking. Otherwise. It can damage the image data, card, or camera. 
• Removing the card. 
• Removing the battery. 
• Shaking or banging the camera around. 
• If the card already contains recorded images. the image number might 
not start from 0001 (p.170). 
• Do not touch the card's contacts with your fingers or metal objects. 
• If a card-related error message is displayed on the LCD monitor, remove 
and reinsert the card. If the error persists. use a different card. 
If you can transfer all the images on the card to a computer. transfer all 
the images and then format the card with the camera (p.05). The card 
may then return to normal. 
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Using the LCD Monitor 
Alter you flip out the LCD monitor, you can set menu functions, use Live 
View shooting, shoot movies, and playback Images and movies. You 
can change the direction and angle of the LCD monitor. 
Flip out the LCD monitor. 
2 Rotate the LCD monitor. 
• When the LCD monitor is swung out, 
you can rotate it up or down or lace it 
lanyard toward the subject. 
• The indicated angle Is only 
approximate. 
3 Face it toward you. 
• Normally. face the LCD monitor 
toward you. 
0 Be careful not to force and break the hinge when rotating the LCD monitor. 
.11 • When not using the camera. close the LCD monitor back with the screen 
facing inward. This wit protect the screen. 
• Durkig Live View shooting or movie shooting, facing the LCD monitor 
toward the subject wit display a mirror image on the screen. 
• Depending on the angle of the LCD monitor. the display may turn off right 
before the LCD monitor is closed. 
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Turning on the Power 
If you turn on the power switch and the date/time setting screen 
appears, see page 34 to set the date/time. 
<ON> : The camera turns on. 
<OFF> : The camera is turned off and 
does not operate. Set to this 
position when not using the 
camera. 
About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor 
• Whenever you set the power switch to <ON> or <OFF>, the sensor 
cleaning will be executed automatically. During the sensor cleaning, 
the LCD monitor will display <la >. Even during the sensor 
cleaning. you can still shoot by pressing the shutter button halfway 
(p.40) to stop the sensor cleaning and take a picture. 
• If you repeatedly turn the power switch <ON>J<OFF> at a short 
interval, the <la > Icon might not be displayed. This is normal and 
not a problem. 
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About Auto Power Off 
• To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after about 
30 seconds of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, just 
press the shutter button halfway (p.40). 
• You can change the auto power-off time with [V Auto power off) 
(p.167). 
If you set the power switch to <OFF,  while an image is being recorded to 
the card. (Recording 
will be displayed and the power will turn off after 
the card finishes recording the nage. 
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Turrig on the Power 
 
 Checking the Battery Level 
When the power switch is set to <ON>. the battery level will be 
indicated in one of four levels: 
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Battery Life 
Temperature 
At 23°C i 73°F 
At VC /3rF 
No Flash 
Approx. 550 shots 
Approx. 470 shots 
50% Flash Use 
Approx. 440 shots 
Approx. 400 shots 
• The figures above a e based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8. no Live 
View shooting. and CIPA (Camera 8 Imaging Products Association) testing 
standards. 
• The Battery Grip 8G-E8 approximately doubles the number of possible shots 
with two LP-E8 batteries kistalled. With size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries, the 
number of possible shots at 23°C 173°F is approx. 470 shots without flash use 
and approx. 270 shots with 50% flash use. 
(
) • Battery level is OK. 
0 
• Battery level is low, but still 
enough for now. 
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Battery will be exhausted soon. 
(Blinks) 
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Battery must be recharged. 
• The number of possible shots will decrease with any of the following 
operations: 
• Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period. 
• Often activating only the AF without taking a pcture. 
• Using the LCD morirtor often. 
• Using the lens Image Stabilizer. 
• The lens operation is powered by the camera's battery. Depending on 
the lens used. the number of possible shots may be lower. 
• For the number of possible shots with Live View shoaling. see page 125. 
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111101 Setting the Date and Time 
When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time has 
been reset, the Date/Time setting screen will appear. Follow steps 3 
and 4 to set the date/time. Note that the dateltime appended to 
recorded Images will be based on this date/time setting. Be sure to 
set the correct datehlme. 
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Display the menu screen. 
• Press the <MENU> button to display 
the menu screen. 
Under the (V] tab, select (Date/ 
Time]. 
• Press the <0.> key to select the 
[irl tab. 
• Press the <AY> key to select Mate/ 
Time}, then press <e>. 
3 Set the date and time. 
• Press the <0 > key to select the 
date or time number. 
• Press <C)> so <0> is displayed. 
• Press the <AT> key to set the 
number, then press <8›. (Returns 
to a.) 
4 Exit the setting. 
• Press the c•410.> key to select 10K!. 
then press <a>. 
I. The date/time will be set. 
If you store the camera without the battery or if the cameras battery 
becomes exhausted. the date/tome might be reset. If this happens. set the 
datenrne agan. 
The datenime set wig start from when you press <e> in step 4. 
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Attaching and Detaching a Lens 
Attaching a Lens 
White index 
40), 
Remove the caps. 
• Remove the rear lens cap and the 
body Cap by turning them as shown 
by the arrows. 
2 Attach the lens. 
• Align the lens' red or white index with 
the camera's index matching the 
same color. Turn the lens as shown 
by the arrow until it snaps in place. 
13
 On the lens. set the focus mode 
switch to <AF> (autofocus). 
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• If it Is set to <MF> (manual focus). 
autofocus will not operate.
A Remove the front lens cap. 
Minimizing Dust 
• When changing lenses. do it w a place with minimal dust 
• When stating the camera without a lens attached. be sure to attach the 
body cap to the camera. 
• Remove dust on the body cap before attachkig it 
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Attaching and Detaclung a Lens 
About Zooming 
Detaching the Lens 
To zoom. turn the zoom ring on the lens 
with your fingers. 
If you want to zoom, do it before 
focusing. Turning the zoom ring after 
achieving focus may throw off the 
focus slightly. 
While pressing the lens release 
button, turn the lens as shown by 
the arrow. 
• Turn the lens until it stops. then 
detach it. 
• Attach the rear lens cap to the 
detached lens. 
• Do not look at the sun directly through any lens. Doing so may cause 
loss of vision. 
• If the front part (focusing ring) of the lens rotates during autdocusing, do 
not touch the rotating part. 
Image Conversion Factor 
Since the image sensor size is 
smaller than the 35mm film 
format. it will look like the lens 
focal length m increased by 
approx. 1.6x. 
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About the Lens Image Stabilizer 
When you use the IS lens' built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is 
corrected to obtain a sharper shot. The procedure explained here is 
based on the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens as an example. 
• IS stands for Image Stabilizer. 
Set the IS switch to <ON>. 
• Set also the camera's power switch to 
<ON>. 
2 Press the shutter button halfway. 
► The Image Stabilizer will operate. 
3 Take the picture. 
• When the picture looks steady in the 
viewfinder, press the shutter button 
completely to take the picture. 
• The Image Stabilizer may not be effective if the subject moves at the time 
of exposure. 
• The Image Stabilizer may not be effective for excessive shaking such as 
on a rocking boat. 
• The Image Stabilizer can operate with the focus mode switch set to 
either < AF> or <MF>. 
• If the camera is mounted on a tripod. you can save battery power by 
switching the IS switch to <OFF>. 
• The Image Stabilizer is effective even when the camera is mounted on a 
monopod. 
• Some IS lenses enable you to switch the IS mode manually to suit the 
shooting conditions. However, the following lenses switch the IS mode 
automatically: 
• EF-518-55mm f13.54.6 IS II 
• EF-S18-135mm f13.5-5.6 IS 
• EF-515-85mm f13.5-5.6 IS USM 
• EF-S18-200mm f13.5-5.6 IS 
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Basic Operation 
Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity 
Turn the dioptric adjustment 
knob. 
• Turn the knob left or right until the 
nine AP points in the viewfinder look 
sharp. 
If the camera's dioptdc adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder 
image. using rhoptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, sold separately) is 
recommended. 
Holding the Camera 
To obtain sharp images. hold the camera still to minimize camera 
shake. 
Horizontal shoo ing 
1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly. 
2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand. 
3. Press the shutter button lightly with your right hand's index finger. 
4. Press your arms and elbows tightly against the front of your body. 
5. To maintain a stable stance. place one foot in front of the other. 
6. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder. 
a To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see page 123. 
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Basic Operation 
Shutter Button 
The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button 
halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely. 
Pressing halfway 
This activates autofocusing and the 
automatic exposure system that sets the 
shutter speed and aperture. 
The exposure setting (shutter speed and 
aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder 
(84). 
While you press the shutter button 
halfway. the LCD monitor will turn off 
(p.179). 
Pressing completely 
This releases the shutter and takes the 
picture. 
Preventing Camera Shake 
Hand-held camera movement during the moment of exposure Is called 
camera shake. It can cause blurred pictures. To prevent camera shake, 
note the following: 
• Hold and steady the camera as shown on the previous page. 
• Press the shutter button halfway to autofocus. then slowly press the 
shutter button completely. 
• If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway first 
or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it completely 
immediately. the camera wd take a moment before it takes the picture. 
• Even during the menu display. image playback, and rage recording. 
you can instantly go back to shooting-ready by pressing the shutter 
button halfway. 
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