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Specifications
• White BalanceType: Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten light, white 
fluorescent light, fl ash, custom, color  temperature setting
Auto white balance:Auto white balance with the image sensor
Color temperature 
compensation: White balance correction:  ±9 stops in full-stop increments
White balance bracketing: 
±3 stops in full-stop increments
* Blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias possible
Color temperature 
information transmission:Provided
• ViewfinderType: Eye-level pentaprism
Coverage: Vertical/Hor izontal approx. 96%
Magnification: Approx. 0. 71x (-1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint: 20 mm
Built-in dioptric adjustment:-3.0 - +1.0 diopter
Focusing screen: Interchan geable (two types optional), Ee-A (Precision 
Matte) focusing  screen provided
Mirror: Quick-return half mirror (Transmission:reflection ratio  of 40:60, no mirror cut-off 
with EF600mm f/4 or shorter lens)
Viewfinder information: AF information  (AF points, focus confirmation light), 
exposure information (shutter  speed, aperture value, AE 
lock, exposure level, spot  metering circle, exposure 
warning), flash information (fla sh ready, high-speed sync, 
FE lock, flash ex posure compensation), white balance 
correction, maximum burs t, CF card information
Depth-of-field preview: Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
• AutofocusType: TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor
(TTL secondary image-regi stration, phase detection)
AF points: 9 plus 6 Assist AF points
Metering range: EV -0.5 - 18  (at 20°C/68°F, ISO 100)
Focus modes: One-Shot AF , AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing 
(MF)
AF point selection: Auto, manual
Selected AF point display:Superimposed in viewfinder  and indicated on LCD panel  
						

							
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AF-assist beam: Emitted by the dedicated Speedlite
• Exposure ControlMetering modes: 35-zone TT L full aperture metering
• Evaluative metering ( linkable to any AF point)
• Partial metering (a pprox. 8% of viewfinder at center)
• Spot metering (a pprox. 3.5% of viewfinder at center)
• Center-weighted Average Metering
Metering range: EV 1-20 (at 20°C/68° F with EF50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100)
Exposure control: Full auto, program AE  (shiftable), shutter-priority AE, 
aperture-priority AE, ma nual exposure, E-TTL II 
autoflash
ISO  speed: Equivalent to ISO 100-1 600 (in 1/3-stop increments), ISO 
speed can be expanded  to ISO 50 and 3200.
Full auto: ISO 100- 400 set automatically
Exposure compensation:Manual: ±2 stops in 1/3- or  1/2-stop increments (can be 
combined with AEB)
AEB: ±2 stops in 1/3-  or 1/2-stop increments
AE lock: Auto: Applied in One-Sh ot AF mode with evaluative 
metering when focus is achieved.
Manual: 
By AE lock button in all metering modes.
•ShutterType: Electronically-contro lled, focal-plane shutter
Shutter speeds: 1/8000 to 30 sec. (1 /3- and 1/2-stop increments), bulb 
X-sync at 1/200 sec.
Shutter release: Soft-touch  electromagnetic release
Self-timer: 10-sec. delay
Remote control: Remote cont rol with N3 type terminal
• External SpeedliteEOS-dedicated Speedlite:E-TTL II autoflash with EX-series SpeedliteFlash exposure compensation:±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments.
FE lock: Provided
PC terminal: Provided
Zooming to match 
lens focal length: Provided  
						

							
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Specifications
• Drive SystemDrive modes: Single, continuous, and Self-timer (10 sec.)
Continuous: Max. 3 shots per sec.
Max. burst: JPEG (Large/Fine) : Approx. 60, RAW: Approx. 17
* With a Canon  512MB CF card.
* Varies depending on the  subject, ISO speed, Picture 
Style, CF card, etc.
• LCD MonitorType: TFT color liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor size: 2.5 in.
Pixels: Approx. 230,000
Coverage: 100% with respec t to the effective pixels
Brightness adjustment : Five levels provided
Interface languages: 15
• Image PlaybackDisplay format: Single image, shooti ng information, 9-image index, 
magnified view (Approx. 1. 5x - 10x), autoplay, image 
rotation, and Jump (by 10 or  100 images, by date, by 
folder)
Highlight warning: In the shooting  information mode, any overexposed 
highlight areas with no im age information will blink.
Histogram: Brightness, RGB
AF point display: Enabled
• Image Protection and EraseProtect: Single images can  be erase-protected or not.
Erase: One image or all images in  the CF card can be erased 
(except protected images).
• Direct PrintingCompatible printers: CP Direct, Bubble  Jet Direct, and PictBridge-compatible 
printers
Printable images: JPEG images  (DPOF printing possible)
Easy Print feature: Provided
• DPOF: Digital Print Order FormatDPOF: Version 1.1 compatible  
						

							
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• CustomizationCamera setting registration:  Under Mode Dial’s  setting
Custom Functions: 21 Custom Functions with 57 settings
• Power SourceBattery: One Battery Pack BP-511 A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512. 
* AC power can also be su pplied with the DC Coupler.
* With Battery Grip BG-E4,  size-AA batteries can be 
used.
Battery life: At 20°C /  68°F: Approx. 800 shots
At 0°C / 32°F: Approx. 400 shots
* The above figures apply w hen a fully-charged Battery 
Pack BP-511A is used.
Battery check: Automatic
Power saving: Provided. Power turns of f after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, or 30 min.
Date/Time battery: One  CR2016 lithium battery
• Dimensions and WeightDimensions (W x H x D): 152 x 113 x 75 mm / 6.0 x 4.4 x 3.0 in.
Weight: Approx. 810g / 28.6 oz. (body only)
• Operation EnvironmentWorking temperature range:0°C- 40°C / 32°F - 104°F
Working humidity: 85% or less
• Battery Pack BP-511AType: Rechargeable lithium ion battery
Rated voltage: 7.4 V DC
Battery capacity: 1390 mAh
Dimensions (W x H x D): 38 x 21 x 55 mm / 1.5 x 0.8 x 2.2 in.
Weight: Approx. 82 g / 2.9 oz
• Battery Charger CG-580Compatible battery: Battery Pack BP -511A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512
Recharging time: BP-511A, BP-514: Approx. 100 min. BP-511, BP-512:  Approx. 90 min.
Rated input: 100 - 240 V AC
Rated output: 8.4 V DC
Working temperature range:0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F
Working humidity: 85% or less
Dimensions (W x H x D): 91 x 67 x 31 mm / 3.6 x 2.6 x 1.2 in.
Weight: Approx. 115 g / 4.0 oz  
						

							
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• Battery Charger CB-5LCompatible battery: Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512
Power cord length: Approx. 1.8 m / 5.9 ft.
Recharging time: BP-511A, BP-514: Approx. 100 min. BP-511, BP-512:  Approx. 90 min.
Rated input: 100 - 240 V AC
Rated output: 8.4 V DC
Working temperature range:0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F
Working humidity: 85% or lower
Dimensions (W x H x D): 91 x 67 x 32.3 mm / 3.6 x 2.6 x 1.3 in.
Weight: Approx. 105 g / 3.7  oz (excluding power cord)
  All the specifications above are ba sed on Canon’s testing standards.
  The camera’s specifications  and physical appearance are subject to change 
without notice.  
						

							
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Digital Camera Model DS126091 SystemsThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject 
to the following two conditions: (1 ) This device may not cause harmful 
interference, and (2) this device must  accept any interference received, 
including interference that  may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and  found to comply with the limits 
for class B digital devices, pursuant  to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
These limits are designed to prov ide reasonable protection against 
harmful interference in a residentia l installation. This equipment 
generates, uses and can radiate r adio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance  with the instructions, may cause 
harmful interference to radio commu nications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not o ccur in a particular installation. 
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which ca n be determined by turning the 
equipment off and on, the user is  encouraged to try to correct the 
interference by one or more  of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation betw een the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outl et on a circuit different from 
     that to which the receiver is connected.
— 
Consult the dealer or an experi enced radio/TV technician for help.
The cable with the ferrite core provided  with the digital camera must be 
used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart 
B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifi cations to the equipment unless 
otherwise specified in the manual . If such changes or modifications 
should be made, you could be r equired to stop operation of the 
equipment.
Canon U.S.A. Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
Tel No. (516)328-5600  
						

							
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Index
AAC Adapter Kit ........................26, 166
Access lamp............. .......................29
Accessories.......... .........................166
Add original decis ion data .............157
Adobe RGB .............. .......................67
AE ............................ .......................84
AE lock ..................... ...............95, 160
AEB .......................... .......................93
AF mode .............. ...........................74
AF point................ ...........................77
AF-assist beam .... .........................152
AI Focus AF ......... ...........................76
AI Servo AF.......... ...........................75
Aperture value.. ...............................88
Attaching the Stra p..........................21
Auto play .............. .........................112
Auto playback ...... .........................112
Auto power off .. .........................30, 39
Auto reset............. ...........................71
Auto rotate ........... .........................105
Automatic AF point selection ..........77
Av ................ ..................... ...............88
BBattery...................... .........22, 24, 166
Battery Charger.... ...........................18
Battery check ....... ...........................24
Beeper ..................... .......................99
Bracket sequence .........................153
Bubble Jet Direct ...........................133
Bulb exposures .... ...........................96
Bundled Items ...... .............................3
CC.Fn ......................... .....................151
Camera setting di splay ...................72
Center-weighted Average Metering.....81
CF card ............ .........11, 28, 120, 167
Clear all camera  settings ................37 Clear all Custom Functions .......... 150
Clear settings .....
............................ 36
Color saturation .. ............................ 55
Color space ........ ............................ 67
Color temperature . ......................... 63
Color tone ........... ............................ 55
Communication ...... ...................... 123
Compression rate ........................... 50
Continuous ......... ............................ 70
Continuous shooti ng....................... 82
Contrast .............. ............................ 55
CP Direct ............ .......................... 130
Custom Functions ........................ 151
Custom WB ............ ........................ 62
DDC coupler ..................................... 26
Depth-of-field preview .................... 89
Dioptric Adjustme nt ........................ 44
Direct printing ..... .................. 121, 145
DPOF ..................... ...................... 139
Drive modes ....... ............................ 82
EEasy Printing ...... .......................... 138
Erase ...................... ...................... 118
Erasing a single image ................. 118
Erasing all images ........................ 119
Error Codes ........ .......................... 165
E-TTL II autoflas h ......................... 155
Evaluative meteri ng ........................ 81
Exposure compensation ................. 92
Exposure level increments ........... 152
EX-series Speedlite ...................... 100
Extension................ .................. 50, 71
Eyepiece cover ... ...................... 21, 98
FFaithful................ ............................ 53
FE lock ............... .......................... 100  
						

							
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FEB ............................................... 100
File No. ............. .............................. 70
Filter effects .. .................................. 57
Firmware ................ ......................... 36
Flash .......................... ........... 100, 102
Flash exposure compensation ...... 100
Flash sync speed .......................... 151
Focus confirmation  light .................. 17
Focus lock......... .............................. 79
Focus mode switch ................... 74, 80
Folder..................... ......................... 68
Format ................... ....................... 120
FP flash.................. ....................... 100
Full Auto............ .............................. 46
HHighlight alert .... ............................ 108
High-speed sync ........................... 100
Histogram .............. ....................... 109
Holding the Came ra ........................ 44
IImage processing ........................... 51
Image review time......................... 104
Image-recording Quality ................. 50
Index ...................... ....................... 141
Index display .......... ....................... 110
INFO. ......................... ............. 72, 107
Interface cable .. ................................ 3
ISO expansion ....... ....................... 153
ISO speed .............. ......................... 60
JJPEG .............................................. 50
Jump by 10 images/100 images ... 115
Jump by date ......... ....................... 115
Jump by folder .. ............................ 115
Jump display .......... ....................... 114
LLandscape ...................................... 53 Language .................
...................... 38
LCD brightness .... ........................ 106
LCD monitor ......... .................... 11, 36
LCD panel ............ .................... 11, 16
LCD panel illumina tion ................... 98
Lens ......................... ................ 11, 27
MM (Manual) ..................................... 90
Magnified view ..... ........................ 111
Main Dial .............. .................... 20, 31
Manual AF point se lection .............. 77
Manual Focusing .. .......................... 80
Manual reset ........ .......................... 71
Menus ...................... .......... 33, 35, 36
Metering mode ..... .......................... 81
MF ............................ ...................... 80
Mirror Lockup ....... .......................... 97
Mode Dial ............. .......................... 18
Monochrome ............ ...................... 54
Multi-controller.. ........................ 20, 32
NNeutral.................. .......................... 53
Noise reduction .... ........................ 151
Nomenclature ....... .......................... 14
Non-Canon flash uni ts.................. 102
NTSC ....................... .............. 36, 116
Number of copies... 128, 131, 134, 142
OOne-Shot AF .................................. 75
PP (Program).................................... 84
PAL........................... .............. 36, 116
Paper settings ...... ........................ 126
Partial metering .... .......................... 81
PC terminal .......... ........................ 102
PictBridge ............. ........................ 126
Picture Style ....................... 53, 55, 58  
						

							
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Playback .......................................107
Playback menu .... .....................33, 35
Portrait ................. ...........................53
Possible shots .. .........................25, 51
Power outlet ......... ...........................26
Power Switch ....... .....................20, 30
Pressing complete ly ........................30
Pressing halfway . ............................30
Print ordering ....... .........................139
Print/PTP.............. .........................123
Program AE ............. .......................84
Program shift........ ...........................85
Protect.................. .........................117
Protection ............. .........................117
QQuick Control Dial.....................20, 32
RRAW......................... .......................51
RAW+JPEG ............. .......................50
Recharge ................. .......................22
Replacing the date/time battery ......41
Rotate .................. .........................113
SSafety shift ....................................155
Selecting all imag es ......................144
Selecting Individual Images ..........142
Self-timer.............. .....................48, 82
Sensor cleaning ... ...........................42
Setting the date/t ime .......................40
Set-up menu ........ .....................33, 36
Sharpness ............ ...........................55
Shoot w/o card ..... ...........................99
Shooting combinations..................160
Shooting Informat ion .....................108
Shooting menu ..... .....................33, 35
Shooting mode ..... ...........................18
Shots remaining ... ...........................25 Shutter button .....
............................ 30
Shutter curtain synchronization .... 155
Shutter speed ..... ............................ 86
Single image disp lay .................... 107
Single shooting ... ............................ 82
Specifications ..... .......................... 170
Spot metering ..... ............................ 81
sRGB ...................... ........................ 67
Standard ................. ...................... 141
Style........................ .............. 130, 133
Superimposed display .................. 154
System Map ....... .......................... 168
TTimer ...................... ........................ 20
Toning effect ....... ............................ 57
Trimming ................ ...................... 136
Tv ........................... ........................ 86
UUser Defined .................................. 54
VVideo cable......... .......................... 116
Video OUT.......... .......................... 116
Viewfinder........... ............................ 17
WWB-BKT ................. ........................ 65
White balance..... ............................ 61
White balance bracketing ............... 65
White balance corr ection ................ 64
Wireless, multi-Speedlite system... 101  
						

							
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