Canon 50d Owners Manual

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Nomenclature
Nomenclature for Kit Lenses
EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM and EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focus mode switch (p.31)
Lens mount index (p.31) Contacts (p.13)
Hood mount 
(p.209, 210)
Filter thread 
(front of lens)
 (p.209, 210)
Focusing ring (p.88,127)
Zoom ring (p.32)Zoom position index (p.32)
Image Stabilizer switch (p.33)
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Focus mode switch (p.31)
Image Stabilizer switch (p.33) Lens mount index...

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Nomenclature
Battery Charger CG-580
Charger for Battery Pack BP-511A (p.24).
Battery Charger CB-5L
Charger for Battery Pack BP-511A (p.24).
Battery pack slot
Charge lamp
Power plug
This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or 
floor mount position.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE 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...

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1
Getting Started
This chapter explains preparatory steps 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 cover is also 
attached to the strap (p.105).
Eyepiece cover
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1Remove the protective cover.
 When you remove the battery from 
the camera, be sure to reattach the 
cover to protect it against short 
circuiting.
2Attach the battery.
 Align the battery’s front edge with the 
battery charger’s index line. While 
pressing down the battery, slide it in 
the direction of the arrow.
  To detach the battery, follow the 
above procedure in reverse.
3Recharge the battery.
For CG-580
 As shown by the arrow, flip out the 
battery charger’s prongs and insert 
the prongs into...

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Recharging the Battery
 Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used.
Even during non-use or storage, a charged battery will gradually 
discharge and lose its power.
  After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the power 
cord or prongs from the power outlet.
  You can attach the cover in a different 
orientation to indicate whether the battery 
has been recharged or not.
If the battery has been recharged, attach the 
cover so that the battery-shaped hole < > is...

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Load a fully charged Battery Pack BP-511A into the camera.
1Open the battery compartment 
cover.
 Slide the lever as shown by the arrow 
and open the cover.
2Insert the battery.
 Insert the end with the battery 
contacts.
  Insert the battery until it locks in 
place.
3Close the cover.
 Press the cover until it snaps shut.
Open the cover and remove the 
battery.
 Press the battery lock lever as shown 
by the arrow and remove the battery.
 
To prevent short circuiting, be sure to 
attach the protective...

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 : The camera is turned off and 
does not operate. Set to this 
position when not using the 
camera.
< 1 > : The camera turns on.
< J > : The camera and < 5> 
operate (p.37).
  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 < f>. Even during the 
sensor cleaning, you can still sh oot by pressing the shutter button 
halfway (p.35) to stop the sensor cleaning and take a picture.
  If you...

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Turning on the Power
When the power switch is set to  or < J>, the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels:
z: Battery level is OK.
x : Battery level is slightly down, 
but adequate power remains.
b: Battery will be exhausted soon.
n: Battery must be recharged.
Battery Life
[Approx. number of shots]
 The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack BP-511A, no Live View 
shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Pr oducts Association) testing standards.
Checking the Battery Level...

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Although the thickness is different between the two types of CF cards, 
either one can be inserted into the camera. Also, Ultra DMA (UDMA) 
cards and hard disk-type cards can be used.
1Open the cover.
  Slide the cover as shown by the 
arrow to open it.
2Insert the card.
 As shown in the illustration, face 
the label side toward you and 
insert the end with the small holes 
into the camera.
If the card is inserted in the wrong 
way, it may damage the camera.XThe card ejection button will stick out....

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Installing and Removing the CF Card
1Open the cover.
 Set the power switch to < 2>.
  Make sure the access lamp is off, 
then open the cover.
2Remove the card.
 Press the card ejection button.
X The card will come out.
  Close the cover.
Removing the Card
Access lamp
Card ejection button
  The access lamp lights or blinks while the picture is taken, when 
data is being transferred to the card and when data is being 
recorded, read, or erased on the  card. While the access lamp is lit 
or blinking,...