Canon 80d Manual

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If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting screen appears, see page 43 to set the date/time/zone. : The camera turns on.
< 2 > : The camera is turned off and 
does not function. Set to this 
position when not using the 
camera.
 Whenever you set the power switch 
to < 1 > or < 2>, sensor 
cleaning will be performed 
automatically. (A small sound may be 
heard.) During the sensor cleaning, 
the LCD monitor will display .
 You can still shoot during sensor  cleaning by pressing the shutter 
button halfway (p.50) to stop cleaning and take a picture.
 If you repeatedly turn the power switch < 1>/ at a short 
interval, the < f> icon may not be displayed. This is normal and 
not a malfunction.
 To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after 
approx. 1 minute of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, just 
press the shutter button halfway (p.50).
 You can change the auto power off time with [ 52: Auto power off ] 
(p.66).
Turning on the Power
Automatic Sensor Cleaning
3  Auto Power Off
If you set the power switch to < 2> while an image is being recorded to 
the card, [ Recording... ] will be displayed and the power will turn off after the 
recording finishes. 
						

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When the power switch is set to , the battery level will be 
indicated in one of six levels. A blinking battery icon ( b) indicates 
that the battery will be exhausted soon.
Number of Possible Shots (Approx. number of shots)
The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6N, no Live 
View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing 
standards.
 Possible shots with Battery Grip BG-E14 (sold separately)
• With LP-E6N x 2: approx. twice the shots without the battery grip.
• With AA/LR6 alkaline batteries at room temperature (23°C / 73°F): approx. 
560 shots with no flash, approx. 400 shots with 50% flash use.
z  Battery Level Indicator
Display zxcmbn
Level (%)100 - 7069 - 5049 - 2019 - 109 - 10
TemperatureRoom Temperature 
(23°C / 73°F)Low Temperatures  (0°C / 32°F)
No Flash13901250
50% Flash Use960860
Doing any of the following will  exhaust the battery sooner:
• Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period.
• Activating the AF frequently without taking a picture.
• Using the lens Image Stabilizer.
• Using the LCD monitor frequently.
 The number of possible shots may decrease depending on the actual 
shooting conditions.
 The lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Depending on 
the lens used, the battery power may exhaust faster.
 For the number of possible shots with Live View shooting, see page 257.
 See [ 53: Battery info. ] to check the battery condition in detail (p.452).
 With Battery Grip BG-E14 (sold separately) loaded with AA/R6 batteries, 
a four-level indicator will be displayed. ([ x/m ] will not be 
displayed.) 
						

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When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone 
have been reset, the date/time/zone setting screen will appear. Follow 
the steps below to set the time zone first. Set the camera to the time 
zone in which you currently live so that, when you travel, you can simply 
change the setting to the correct time zone for your destination, and the 
camera will automatically adjust the date/time.
Note that the date/time appended to recorded images will be based on this date/time setting. Be sure to set the correct date/time.
1Display the menu screen.
Press the  button to display 
the menu screen.
2Under the [ 52] tab, select [Date/
Time/Zone].
Press the  button and select the 
[
5] tab.Press the   keys to select 
the [
5 2] tab.
Press the   keys to select 
[Date/Time/Zone], then press .
3Set the time zone.
 [London] is set by default.

Press the   keys to select 
[
Time zone], then press .
3  Setting the Date, Time, and Zone
The menu setting procedure is explained on page 58.
 In step 3, the time displayed in [ Time zone] is the time difference 
compared with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). 
						

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Select the [Zone] box, then press 
.
Press the   keys to select 
the time zone, then press <
0>.
If you do not see your time zone, you 
can also set the time difference with 
UTC directly. In such a case, press 
the <
Y>  keys to select the 
[
Time difference] box, then press  
<
0> so  is displayed.Press the   keys to set, then 
press <
0>. (Returns to .)
After setting, press the   
keys to select [OK], then press . 
The previous screen will reappear.
 4Set the date and time.
Press the   keys to select 
the number.
Press  so  is displayed.Press the   keys to set, then 
press <
0>. (Returns to .)
5Set the daylight saving time.
Set it if necessary.Press the   keys to select 
[
Y].
Press  so  is displayed.Press the   keys to select 
[
Z], then press .
When the daylight saving time is set 
to [Z], the time set in step 4 will 
advance by 1 hour. If [
Y] is set, the 
daylight saving time  will be canceled 
and the time will go back by 1 hour. 
						

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3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone
6Exit the setting.
Press the   keys to select 
[
OK], then press .The date/time/zone and daylight 
saving time will be set and the menu 
will reappear.
The date/time/zone settings may be reset in the following cases. If this 
happens, set the date/time/zone again.
• When the camera is stored without the battery.
• When the camera’s battery becomes exhausted.
• When the camera is exposed to below freezing temperatures for a 
prolonged period.
 The date/time that were set  will start when you select [OK] in step 6.
 After changing the time zone or time difference setting, check that the 
correct date and time are set. 
						

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1Display the menu screen.
Press the  button to display 
the menu screen.
2Under the [ 52] tab, select 
[Language K].
Press the  button and select the 
[
5] tab.Press the   keys to select 
the [
5 2] tab.
Press the   keys to select 
the [LanguageK], then press 
<
0>.
3Set the desired language.
Press the   keys to select 
the language, then press .
The interface language will change.
3  Selecting the Interface Language 
						

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The camera is compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses. The 
camera cannot be used with EF-M lenses.
1Remove the caps.
Remove the rear lens cap and the 
body cap by turning them as shown 
by the arrows.
2Attach the lens.
Align the lens’s red or white index 
with the camera’s index matching the 
same color. Turn the lens as shown 
by the arrow until it clicks in place.
3Set the lens’s focus mode switch 
to .
 stands for autofocus.
If it is set to  (manual focus), 
autofocus will not operate.
4Remove the front lens cap.
Attaching and Detaching a Lens
Attaching a Lens
White index
Red index
Minimizing Dust
When changing lenses, do it quickly  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. 
						

							Attaching and Detaching a Lens
48Turn 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.
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.
Zooming
Detaching the Lens
 Do not look at the sun directly th rough any lens. Doing so may cause 
loss of vision.
 When attaching or detaching a lens, set the camera’s power switch 
to .
 If the front part (focusing ring) of t he lens rotates during autofocusing, do 
not touch the rotating part.
Angle of ViewSince the image sensor size is smaller 
than the 35mm film format, the effective 
angle of view of an attached lens will be 
equivalent to that of a lens with approx. 
1.6x of the focal length indicated.Image sensor size (Approx.)
(22.3 x 14.9 mm / 
0.88 x 0.59 in.)
35mm film size 
(36 x 24 mm / 
1.42 x 0.94 in.) 
						

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Turn the dioptric adjustment 
knob.
Turn the knob left or right so that the 
AF points in the viewfinder look the 
sharpest.
If the knob is difficult to turn, remove 
the eyecup (p.220).
To obtain sharp images, hold the camer a 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. Rest your hand’s right index fi nger lightly on the shutter button.
4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body.
5. 
To maintain a stable stance, place one foot slightly ahead of the other.
6. Press the camera against your fa ce and look through the viewfinder.
Basic Operation
Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity
Holding the Camera
If the camera dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder 
image, using E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses (sol d separately) is 
recommended.
Vertical shooting
Horizontal shooting
To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see pages 82 and 255. 
						

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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 
and on the LCD panel (
0).
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 preceding page.
• Press the shutter button halfway to  autofocus, then slowly press the 
shutter button completely.
Shutter Button
 In Creative Zone modes, pressing the < p> button is the same as 
pressing the shutter button halfway.
 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 menu display, image playback, or image recording, you can 
go back to shooting-ready by pressing the shutter button halfway.