Canon EOS 450D Instruction Manual

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Focusing
 Change the point of focusÎ  p.61 (S AF point selection)
 Shoot a moving subjectÎ  p.50, 60 (AI Servo AF)
Playback
 View the images with the cameraÎ  p.54 (x Playback)
 Search for pictures quicklyÎ  p.124 (H Index display)
 Prevent important images 
from accidental deletion
Î  p.129 (K Image protect)
 Delete unnecessary imagesÎ  p.130 (L Delete)
 View the images on a TV setÎ  p.128 (Video OUT)
 Set the LCD brightnessÎ  p.109 (LCD Brightness)
Printing
 Print pictures easilyÎ  p.133 (Direct printing) 
						

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Camera Care This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical 
shock.
 The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you 
accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest 
Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the 
camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe with a well-wrung wet cloth.
 Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such 
as a magnet or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving the camera near 
anything emitting strong radio waves such as a large antenna. Strong 
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.
 Do not leave the camera in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. 
High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.
 The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to 
disassemble the camera yourself.
 Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and 
focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean 
the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest 
Canon Service Center.
 Do not touch the camera’s electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to 
prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera 
misoperation.
 If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room, 
condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent 
condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to 
the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.
 If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid 
damaging the camera. If there is condensation, remove the lens, card and 
battery from the camera, and wait until the condensation has evaporated 
before using the camera.
 If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery 
and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the 
camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to 
check that the camera is still working.
 Avoid storing the camera where there are corrosive chemicals such as a 
darkroom or chemical lab.
 If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions 
before using the camera. If you have not used the camera for some time or if 
there is an important shoot coming up, have the camera checked by your 
Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working 
properly.
Handling Precautions 
						

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Handling Precautions
LCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision 
technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there might be a few dead 
pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying 
only black or red, etc., are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images 
recorded.
 If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occur 
where you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is only 
temporarily and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few 
days.
Cards Cards are precision devices. Do not drop the card or subject it to vibration. 
Doing so could damage the images recorded on them.
 Do not store or use the card near anything having a strong magnetic field 
such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to having 
static electricity. Otherwise, the images recorded on the card might be lost.
 Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source. Doing so can 
warp the cards and make them unusable.
 Do not spill any liquid onto the card.
 Always store your cards in a case to protect the data stored on them.
 Do not bend the card or subject it to any excessive force or physical shock.
 Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
Lens Electrical ContactsAfter detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens 
caps or put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid 
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
Cautions During Prolonged UseWhen you shoot continuously for a prolonged period or use Live View shooting 
for a long period, the camera may become hot. Although this is not a 
malfunction, holding the hot camera for a long period can cause slight skin 
burns.
Contacts 
						

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Quick Start Guide
1
Insert the battery. (p.26)
To recharge the battery, see page 24.
2
Attach the lens. (p.33)
When attaching an EF-S lens, align it 
with the white index on the camera. 
For other lenses, align it with the red 
index.
3
Set the lens focus mode switch 
to .
 (p.33)
4
Open the slot cover and 
insert a card.
 (p.31)
With the card’s label facing you, 
insert it into the slot.
5
Set the power switch to . 
(p.27)
 When the LCD monitor displays the 
Date/Time setting screen, see page 
29.
For EF-S lensFor EF lens 
						

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Quick Start Guide
6
Set the Mode Dial to  (Full 
Auto).
 (p.44)
All the necessary camera settings will 
be set automatically.
7
Focus the subject. (p.37)
Look through the viewfinder and aim 
the viewfinder center over the subject. 
Press the shutter button halfway, and 
the camera will focus the subject.
8
Take the picture. (p.37)
Press the shutter button completely to 
take the picture.
9
Review the picture. (p.108)
The captured image will be displayed 
for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. 
To display the image again, press the 
 button. (p.54)
 The shooting settings displayed on the LCD monitor will turn off 
when your eye nears the viewfinder eyepiece.
 To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.130). 
						

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The names in bold indicate the parts explained up until the “Basic 
Shooting and Image Playback” section.
Nomenclature
Mode Dial (p.20)
Power switch (p.27)
 ISO speed 
set button (p.57)
 Main Dial 
(p.4)
Shutter button 
(p.37)
Red-eye 
reduction/
Self-timer lamp 
(p.59/53)
Remote control
sensor
(p.94,164)
Grip
Mirror (p.94,121)
Contacts (p.13)
Lens mount
Lens lock pinDepth-of-field 
preview button 
(p.74)Lens release 
button (p.34) Terminal cover Flash 
button (p.58) Strap mount 
(p.22)  Focal plane 
mark (p.49) Hot shoe (p.166) Flash-sync contacts  EF-S Lens mount index (p.33) EF Lens mount index (p.33) Built-in flash/AF-assist beam
(p.58/116)
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
Hood EW-60C
(sold separately) 
mount
58 mm filter thread
(front of lens)
Focus mode 
switch (p.33)
Image Stabilizer 
switch (p.35)
Lens mount index (p.33)Focusing ring
(p.62)
Zoom ring (p.34)
Contacts (p.13)Video OUT 
terminal (p.128)
Remote control 
terminal (p.164)
Digital terminal 
(p.134,147) 
						

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Nomenclature
Eyecup (p.165)
Viewfinder eyepiece
Display-off sensor (p.115)
 Shooting 
settings display/
Trimming orientation 
button (p.42,113/141)
 Menu 
button (p.38)
 
Print/Share button/
White balance 
selection button 
(p.139,148/90)
LCD monitor (p.38,109)
Tripod socket
 Playback button (p.54)
 Setting button (p.38)
 Cross keys (p.38)
  Metering mode/Jump selection button (p.77/125)
  Picture Style selection button (p.67)
  Drive mode selection button (p.53,63)
  AF mode selection button (p.60)
Card slot (p.31) Dioptric adjustment knob (p.36)
 Aperture/Exposure 
compensation button (p.75/78)
 AE  lock/
FE lock button/
Index/Reduce button 
 (p.88/89/124/126,141)
 
AF point selection/
Magnify button 
(p.61/126,141)
Card slot 
cover (p.31)
DC cord hole 
(p.163)
Access lamp (p.32)
Battery compartment 
cover release lever (p.26)
Battery compartment cover 
(p.26)
 Erase button (p.130) 
						

							Nomenclature
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Shooting Settings Display
The display will show only the settings currently applicable.
Aperture
Shots remaining
Self-timer countdown
Bulb exposure timeISO speed (p.57) Main Dial pointer (p.69)
White balance (p.90)
 Q Auto
 W Daylight
 E Shade
 R Cloudy
 Y Tungsten light
 U White fluorescent 
  light
 I Flash
 O Custom
2 White balance 
 correction (p.92)
B White balance 
 bracketing (p.93)
Shots remaining during 
WB bracketing
AF mode (p.60)
 X One-Shot AF
 9  AI Focus AF
 Z  AI Servo AF
 g Manual Focusing
Metering mode (p.77)
q Evaluative metering
w Partial metering
r Spot metering 
e Center-weighted average metering Shutter speed
Shooting mode Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation 
amount (p.78)
AEB range (p.80)
Flash exposure 
compensation (p.79)
Drive mode
(p.53,63)
u Single shooting
i Continuous 
 shooting
Q 10-sec. self-timer/
 Remote control
l 2-sec. self-timer
q Continuous shots after 
 self-timer
Battery check (p.28)
zxcn
Picture Style (p.67)
Image-recording quality (p.64)
 73 Large/Fine
 83 Large/Normal
 74 Medium/Fine
 84 Medium/Normal
 76 Small/Fine
 86 Small/Normal
 1 RAW
 1+73 RAW+Large/Fine 
						

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Nomenclature
Viewfinder Information
The display will show only the settings currently applicable.
ApertureAF point display indicator < >
AF points

ISO speed
 Focus 
 confirmation
 light
Max. Burst
White balance correction
ISO speed
 Monochrome shooting
Exposure level indicator
  Exposure compensation amount
 AEB range
Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator
Card full warning (FuLL)
Card error warning (Err)
No card warning (Card)  AE lock/
 AEB in-progress
 Flash-ready
  Improper FE lock 
 warning
 High-speed sync 
 (FP flash)
 FE lock/
 FEB in-progress
 Flash exposure 
 compensation
Shutter speed
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Built-in flash recycling (D buSY) Focusing screenSpot metering circle 
						

							Nomenclature
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Mode Dial
The Mode Dial has the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zone modes.
Full Auto
Basic Zone
All you do is press the shutter button. Fully 
automatic shooting for specific kinds of 
subjects.
1: Full Auto (p.44) Creative Zone
These modes give you more control 
over the result.
d: Program AE (p.56)
s: Shutter-priority AE (p.70)
f: Aperture-priority AE (p.72)
a: Manual exposure (p.75)
8: Automatic depth-of-field 
AE (p.76)
Image Zone
2: Portrait (p.47)
3: Landscape (p.48)
4: Close-up (p.49)
5: Sports (p.50)
6: Night Portrait (p.51)
7: Flash Off (p.52)