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1Remove the caps.
 Remove the rear lens cap and the 
body cap by turning them as shown 
by the arrow.
2Attach the lens.
 Align the red dots on the lens and 
camera and turn the lens as shown by 
the arrow until it snaps in place.
3On the lens, set the focus mode 
switch to  (autofocus).
 If it is set to < MF> (manual focus), 
autofocus will not operate.
4Remove the front lens cap.
Attaching and Detaching a Lens
Attaching a Lens
  Do not look at the sun  directly through any lens. Doing so may cause 
loss of vision.
  The camera cannot be used with EF-S lenses.
Minimizing Dust
 When changing lenses, do it  in a place with minimal dust.
  When storing the camera  without a lens attached, be sure to attach the 
body cap to the camera.
  Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it.
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Attaching and Detaching a 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 dust cap to the detached 
lens.
When the dedicated EW-83H hood is  attached to the EF24-105mm f/4L 
IS USM lens, it can block unwanted lig ht and also protect the front of 
the lens from rain, snow, dust, etc. W hen storing the lens in a bag, etc., 
you can also attach the hood in reverse.
1Align the hood’s red mark with 
the red index on the lens edge.
2Turn the hood to the position 
shown in the illustration.
  Turn the hood clockwise to attach it 
securely.
About Zooming
Detaching the Lens
Attaching a Hood
 If the hood is not properly attached, the image pe riphery might look dark.
  When attaching or detaching the  hood, grasp the hood toward the 
bottom to turn it. If you  hold the front edge of the hood, it might get bent 
out of shape and become unable to turn.
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When you use the IS lens’ built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is 
corrected to obtain a less blurred shot. The procedure explained here is 
based on the EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens as an example.
*  IS stands for Image Stabilizer.
1Set the IS switch to < 1>.
 Set the camera’s power switch to 
.
2Press the shutter button halfway.
XThe Image Stabilizer will operate.
3Take the picture.
  When the picture looks steady in the 
viewfinder, press the shutter button 
completely to take the picture.
About the Lens Image Stabilizer
 The Image Stabilizer is not ef fective for moving subjects.
  The Image Stabilizer may no t be effective for excessive shaking such as 
on a rocking boat.
  If you use the EF24- 105mm f/4L IS USM lens for panned shots, 
correction of camera shake  might not be so effective.
 The Image Stabilizer can operate wi th the focus mode switch set to 
either < AF> or < MF>.
  If the camera is mounted on a trip od, you can save battery power by 
switching the IS switch to < 2>.
  The Image Stabilizer is effective ev en when the camera is mounted on a 
monopod.
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Turn the dioptric adjustment 
knob.
 Turn the knob left or right so that the 
nine AF points in the viewfinder look 
sharp.
To obtain sharp images, hold the ca mera 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 fa ce and look through the viewfinder.
6. To maintain a stable stance, pl ace one foot in front of the other.
Basic Operation
Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity
Holding the Camera
If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder 
image, using Dioptric Ad justment Lens E (10 type s, sold separately) is 
recommended.
Vertical shooting
Horizontal shooting
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Basic Operation
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 
automatic exposure metering that sets 
the shutter speed and aperture.
The exposure setting (shutter speed and 
aperture) is displayed on the LCD panel 
and in the viewfinder (0).
Pressing completely
This releases the shutter and takes the 
picture.
Preventing Camera Shake
Camera movement during the moment  of exposure is called camera 
shake. Camera shake can cause blur red 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 press the 
shutter button completely.
Shutter Button
  In the  d/s /f /a /F  modes, pressing the < p> button halfway 
will execute the same operation.
  If you press the shutter bu tton completely without pressing it halfway first 
or if you press the shutter button ha lfway 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 shoo ting-ready by pressing the shutter 
button halfway.
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Basic Operation
(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.
  Use this dial to select or set the 
metering mode, AF mode, ISO 
speed, AF point, etc.
(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.
  Use this dial to set the shutter speed, 
aperture, etc.
The <
9> consists of a key with eight 
directions and a button at the center.
  Use it to select the AF point, correct 
the white balance, move the AF point 
or magnifying frame during Live View 
shooting, scroll the playback image 
during magnified view, operate the 
Quick Control screen, etc.
You can also use it to select or set 
menu options (except [ 3 Erase 
images ] and [5  Format]).
6 Using the Main Dial for Selecting
9 Operating the Multi-controller
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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, AF point, etc.
(2)Tu r n  t h e  < 5> dial only.
While looking at the viewfinder or LCD 
panel, turn the <
5> dial to set the 
desired setting.
  Use this dial to set the exposure 
compensation amount, the aperture 
setting for manual exposures, etc.
5 Using the Quick Control Dial for Selecting
You can also do step (1) when  the power switch is set to .
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The shooting settings are displayed on the LCD monitor where you can 
quickly select and set the functions. This is called the Quick Control 
screen.
1Display the Quick Control screen.
 Press < 9> straight down.
X The Quick Control screen will appear. 
()
2Set the desired setting.
  Use < 9> to select a function.
  In the < 1> (Full Auto) mode, you 
can select certain drive modes (p.85) 
and the image-recording quality 
(p.54).
X A brief description of the selected 
function is displayed on the screen’s 
bottom.
  Turn the <
5> or < 6> dial to 
change the setting.
3Take the picture.
  Press the shutter button completely to 
take the picture.
X The LCD monitor turns off and the 
captured image is displayed.
9  Using the Quick Control Screen
1  (Full Auto)
d /s /f /a /F
If  [ 8C.Fn III -3: AF point selection method ] is set to [1: Multi-controller 
direct ], the Quick Control screen ca nnot be displayed (p.198).
Regarding the  (Creative Auto) mo de, see page 51.
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9 Using the Quick Control Screen
  On the Quick Control screen, select 
the function and press < 0>. The 
respective setting screen will then 
appear (except for the shutter speed 
and aperture).
  Turn the <
5> or < 6> dial to 
change the setting.
  Press < 0> to return to the Quick 
Control screen.
Quick Control Screen Nomenclature
Function Setting Display
Aperture (p.92)
Metering mode (p.95)
Flash exposure 
compensation (p.103)
AF point (p.81)
White balance (p.65)
Shutter speed (p.90)
ISO speed (p.57)
Drive mode (p.85)
AF mode (p.78)
Image-recording quality (p.54) Picture Style (p.59)
Exposure compensation/
AEB setting (p.97)
Shooting mode (p.20)
Highlight tone priority 
(p.196)
Ð
Highlight tone priority < A> cannot be set with the Quick Control screen.
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You can set various functions with the menus such as the image-
recording quality, date/time, etc. Wh ile looking at the LCD monitor, you 
use the  button on the camera back and the   dials.
3 Menu Operations
*The [2 /8 /9 ] tabs are not displayed in  the fully-automatic modes.  When 
a fully-automatic mode is  set, there are menu item s which are not displayed.
d/s /f /a /F  Menu Screen
Ta b
Menu items Menu settings
1 Shooting
5 Set-up
9 My Menu
3 Playback
Fully-Automatic Modes (1
/C) Menu Screen
 
Quick Control Dial
 button
 Main DialLCD monitor
 button
8 Custom Functions
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