Canon 40d Manual

							
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Mounting and Detaching a Lens
If an Image Stabilizer (IS) lens is attached and the lens IS switch is set 
to , the Image Stabilizer will operate when you press the shutter 
button halfway. When the image in the viewfinder looks steady, take the 
picture.
To manual focus a subject at infinity, look through the viewfinder. If you 
just turn the focusing ring all the way to infinity, it might not attain proper 
focus.
About the Image Stabilizer Lenses
Manual Focusing Subjects at Infinity
  For bulb exposures, set the IS switch to < 2>. If it is set to < 1>, the 
Image Stabilizer may malfunction.
  The Image Stabilizer continues to operate for about 2 sec. after you let 
go of the shutter button. Do not detach the lens during this time. Doing so 
may cause a malfunction.
  Using the Image Stabilizer will decrease the number of possible shots 
(shorter battery life).
Do not look at the sun through any lens. Doing so may cause loss of vision.
Image Conversion FactorSince the image size is smaller 
than the 35mm film format, it will 
look like the lens focal length is 
increased by 1.6x.Image size(22.2 x 14.8mm  / 0.87 x 0.58 in.)
35mm image size  (36 x 24mm / 1.42 x 0.94 in.)  
						

							
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: The camera is turned off and does 
not operate. Position for when you 
do not use the camera.
< 1 > : The camera operates.
< J > : The camera and < 5> operate. 
(p.34)
The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button 
halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.
Pressing halfway ( 0 )
This activates autofocusing and 
automatic exposure that sets the shutter 
speed and aperture.
The exposure setting will be displayed 
on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder.
In the Creative Zone modes, pressing 
the < p > button will be the same as 
pressing the shutter button halfway.
Basic Operation
Power/Quick Control Dial Switch
Shutter Button
  Whenever you set the power switch to < 1/J > or < 2>, the sensor 
cleaning will be executed automatically. During the sensor cleaning, the 
LCD monitor will display a logo.
 
To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after about 1 minute 
of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, just press the shutter button.
  You can change the auto power-off time with the menu’s [ 5Auto
power off ] setting. (p.42)
  If you set the power switch to < 2> while the image is being recorded 
to the CF card, [ Recording ...] will be displayed and the power will turn 
off after the CF card finishes recording the image.  
						

							
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Basic Operation
Pressing completely
This releases the shutter and takes the 
picture.
(1)After pressing a button, turn the 
 dial.
When you press a button, its function 
remains selected for 6 seconds ( 9).
During this time, you can turn the < 6>
dial to set the desired setting.
When the function turns off or if you 
press the shutter button halfway, the 
camera will be ready to shoot.
  In this way, you can set the metering 
mode, AF mode, ISO speed, and 
select the AF point.
(2)Tu r n  t h e  < 6> dial only.
While looking at the viewfinder or LCD 
panel, turn the < 6> dial to set the 
desired setting.
  In this way, you can set the shutter 
speed, aperture, etc.
 Using the Main Dial for Selecting
  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 will take a moment before it takes the picture.
  Even during the menu display, image playback, and image recording, 
you can instantly go back to shooting-ready by pressing the shutter 
button halfway.  
						

							
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Basic Operation
Before using the  dial, set the power switch to .
(1)After pressing a button, turn the 
 dial.
When you press a button, its function 
remains selected for 6 seconds ( 9).
During this time, you can turn the <
5>
dial to set the desired setting.
When the function turns off or if you 
press the shutter button halfway, the 
camera will be ready to shoot.
 
Use this dial to select or set the white 
balance, drive mode, flash exposure 
compensation, and AF point.
(2)Tu r n  t h e  < 5> dial only.
While looking at the viewfinder or LCD panel, 
turn the  dial to set the desired setting.
 Use this dial to set the exposure 
compensation amount, the aperture setting 
for manual exposures, and other settings.
The  consists of eight direction 
keys and a button at the center.
 
Use it to select the AF point, correct the 
white balance, select the focusing 
frame during Live View shooting, or 
scroll the image during magnified view. 
You can also use it to select menus. 
(Except [
Erase images] and [Format].)
 Using the Quick Control Dial for Selecting
 Operating the Multi-controller
You can also operate (1) when the power switch is set to < 1>.  
						

							
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Basic Operation
Turn the dioptric adjustment 
knob.
 Turn the knob left or right so that the 
AF points in the viewfinder look 
sharp.
To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera 
shake.
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 lightly against the front of your body.
5. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder.
6. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other.
Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity
Holding the Camera
If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder 
image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, sold separately) is 
recommended.
Vertical shooting
Horizontal shooting  
						

							
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By setting various optional settings with the menus, you can set the 
image-recording quality, Picture Style, the date/time, Custom Functions, 
etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, you use the  button on 
the camera back and the < 6>  dials.
*The [2/7/8/9] tabs are not displayed in Basic Zone modes such as 
Full Auto.
Menu Operations
IconColorCategoryDescription
1 /2RedShooting menuShooting-related items
3 /4BluePlayback menuImage playback-related items
5 /6 /7Ye l l o wSet-up menuCamera’s function settings
8OrangeCamera’s Custom Functions
9GreenRegister frequently-used menu items and Custom Functions
< 5 > Quick 
Control Dial
Ta b
Menu items
Menu settings
Shooting
Custom Functions
<
M > button
 Main DialLCD monitor
Set-up
My Menu
<
0 > button
Playback  
						

							
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Menu Operations
1Display the menu.
 Press the < M> button to display 
the menu.
2Select a tab.
  Turn the  dial to select a tab.
3Select a menu item.
 Turn the  dial to select the menu 
item, then press <
0>.
4Select the setting.
  Turn the  dial to select the 
desired setting.
5Set the desired setting.
  Press  to set it.
6Exit the menu.
 Press the < M> button to exit the 
menu and return to camera shooting.
Menu Setting Procedure  
						

							
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Menu Operations
1Shooting 1  (Red)Page
2Shooting 2  (Red)
3 Playback 1  (Blue)
Menu Settings
Quality
73 / 83  / 74  / 84  /76  / 86  / 1  / 
D
1 +(73  / 83  / 74  / 84  / 76  / 86 )
D  + (73  / 83  / 74  / 84  / 76  / 86 )
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Red-eye On/Off
Off / On100
Beep
On / Off–
Shoot w/o card
On / Off29
Review time
Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold125
AEB1/3-stop increments, ±2 stops94
White balanceQ  / W  / E  / R  / Y  / U  / I  / O  / P
(2500 - 10000)67
Custom WBManual setting of white balance68
WB SHIFT/BKTWB correction: White balance correction
WB-BKT: White balance bracketing70
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Color spacesRGB / Adobe RGB74
Picture StyleStandard / Portrait / Landscape / Neutral / 
Faithful / Monochrome / User Def. 1, 2, 361-66
Dust Delete DataObtains data to be used to erase dust spots129
Protect images
Erase-protect image123
Rotate
Rotate vertical image120
Erase images
Erase image124
Print order
Specifies images to be printed (DPOF)143
Transfer order
Select images to be transferred to a personal 
computer150
External media backup
Displayed when external media is used via 
WFT-E3/E3A (sold separately)–  
						

							
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Menu Operations
4Playback 2  (Blue)Page 
5Set-up 1  (Yellow)
6Set-up 2  (Yellow)
Highlight alertDisabled / Enable11 7
AF point disp.
Disabled / Enable11 7
Histogram
Brightness / RGB11 8
Auto play
Auto playback of images121
Auto power off
1min. / 2 min. / 4 min. / 8 min. / 15 min. / 
30 min. / Off42
File numbering
Continuous / Auto reset / Manual reset72
Auto rotate
On  zD  / On  D / Off126
INFO button
Normal disp. / Camera set. / Shoot. func.168
Format
Initialize and erase data in the card42
WFT settings
Displayed when WFT-E3/E3A (sold separately) 
is attached–
Recording func.+media 
select
Displayed when external media is used via 
WFT-E3/E3A (sold separately)–
LCD brightness
Seven brightness levels provided125
Date/Time
Set the date (year, month, day) and time (hour, 
min., sec.)41
Language
18 languages41
Video system
NTSC / PAL122
Sensor cleaning
Auto cleaning / Clean now / Clean manually127
Live View function 
settings
[ Live View shoot. ] Disable / Enable
[ Grid display ] Off / On
[ Silent shoot. ] Mode 1 / Mode 2 / Disable
[ Metering timer ] 4 sec. / 16 sec. / 30 sec. / 
1 min. / 10 min. / 30 min.108 11 2
11 3
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Flash controlFlash firing / Built-in flash func. setting / 
External flash func. setting / External flash 
C.Fn setting / Clear ext. flash C.Fn set.103  
						

							
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Menu Operations
7Set-up 3  (Yellow)Page
8Custom Functions (Orange)
9 My Menu  (Green)
Camera user settingRegister current camera settings to the Mode 
Dial’s , < x>, or < y> position165
Clear all camera 
settingsResets the camera to the default settings44
Firmware Ver.For updating the firmware–
C.Fn I: Exposure
Customize the camera as desired
154
C.Fn II: Image156
C.Fn III: 
Auto focus/Drive157
C.Fn IV:
Operation/Others160
Clear all Custom Func. 
(C.Fn)Clears all Custom Function settings152
My Menu settingsRegister frequently-used menu items and 
Custom Functions164
  The [ 2] Shooting 2, [ 7] Set-up 3, [ 8] Custom Functions, and [ 9] My 
Menu screens (tabs) are not displayed in Basic Zone modes.
  Shaded menu items are not displayed in Basic Zone modes.
  In Basic Zone modes, the RAW, sRAW, RAW/sRAW+JPEG recording 
quality modes are not displayed.
  Pressing the < C> button will select another tab. The first item under 
the tab will be selected.
  Even while the menu is displayed, you can instantly go back to shooting 
by pressing the shutter button halfway.
  The explanation of menu functions hereinafter assumes that you have 
pressed the < M> button to display the menu screen.
  You can register frequently-used menu items under My Menu [ 9]. 
(p.164)