Canon EOS 60D Instruction Manual

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Index to Features
 Self-timerÎ p.82
 Remote control Î p.126
Exposure Adjustments
 Exposure compensation Î p.120
 AEB Î p.121
 AE lock Î p.122
Flash
 Built-in flash Î p.130
• Flash exposure  compensation Î p.132
• FE lock Î p.134
 External flash Î p.148
 Flash control Î p.135
• Wireless flash Î p.139
Live View Shooting
 Live View shooting Î p.151
 Focusing Î p.160
 Multiple aspect ratios Î p.157
 Exposure simulation Î p.158
 Grid display Î p.157
 Silent shooting Î p.159
Shooting Movies
 Movie shooting Î p.171
 Manual exposure Î p.174
 Sound recording Î p.184
Image Playback
 Image review time Î p.50
 Single image display Î p.190
• Shooting information  display Î p.191
 Movie playback Î p.204
 Editing out movie first/last  scene Î p.206
 Index display Î p.194
 Image browsing  (Jump display) Î p.195
 Magnified view Î p.196
 Slide show Î p.207
 Viewing images on TV Î p.209
 Protect Î p.213
 Erase Î p.215
Image Editing
 Creative filters Î p.220
 Resize Î p.222
 RAW image processing Î p.224
Customization
 Custom Functions (C.Fn) Î p.250
 My Menu Î p.261
 Camera user setting  registration Î p.262
Viewfinder
 Dioptric adjustment Î p.39
 Electronic level Î p.128
 Changing the focusing  screen Î p.259
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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 ca nnot be used underwater. If you 
accidentally drop the camera into wa ter, promptly consult your nearest 
Canon Service Center. Wipe off any wate r droplets with a dry cloth. If the 
camera has been exposed to  salty air, wipe it 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 wave s 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 electr onic 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 org anic 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 cont acts 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 pu t 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 un til 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, we ll-ventilated location. Even while the 
camera is in storage, pr ess 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 it. If  you have not used the  camera for some time or if there is 
an important shoot coming up, have the camera checke d 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 Panel and LCD Monitor Although the LCD monito r is manufactured with very high precision 
technology with over 99.9 9% effective pixels, there might be a few dead 
pixels among the remaini ng 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying 
only black or red, etc., are not a malfun ction. 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 
temporary and will di sappear when the camera is left unus ed for a few days.
  In low or high temperatures, the LCD monitor displa y may seem slow or it 
might look black. It will return to normal at room temperature.
CardsTo protect the card and its reco rded data, note the following:
  Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do  not subject it to excessive force, 
physical shock,  or vibration.
  Do not store or use the card near anyt hing having a strong magnetic field 
such as a TV set, speakers , or magnet. Also avoid places prone to having 
static electricity.
  Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or  near a heat source.
  Store the card in a case.
  Do not store the ca rd in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
LensAfter detaching the lens from  the camera, attach the lens 
caps or put down the lens wi th the rear end up to avoid 
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
Cautions During Prolonged UseIf you use continuous shooting, Live  View shooting, or movie shooting for a 
prolonged period, the camera may beco me hot. Although this is not a 
malfunction, holding the ho t camera for a long period can cause slight skin 
burns.
Contacts
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Quick Start Guide
1Insert the battery. (p.26)
To charge the battery, see page 24.
2Attach the lens. (p.34)
Align the lens’ white or red index with 
the camera’s index in the matching 
color.
3Set the lens focus mode switch 
to . 
(p.34)
4Open the slot cover and 
insert a card. 
(p.32)
With the card’s label facing you, 
insert it into the slot.
5Set the power switch to < 1> 
(p.28), and while holding down 
the button at the center of the 
Mode Dial, turn the dial to < 1> 
(Full Auto). 
(p.54)
White index Red index
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Quick Start Guide
6Flip out the LCD monitor. (p.27)
7Focus the subject. (p.40)
Look through the viewfinder and aim 
the viewfinder center over the subject. 
Press the shutter button halfway, and 
the camera will focus the subject.
If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-
up automatically.
8Take the picture. (p.40)
Press the shutter button completely to 
take the picture.
9Review the picture. (p.50)
The captured image will be displayed 
for approx. 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
To display the image again, press the 
< x > button (p.190).
  To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see page 57.
  To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.190).
  To delete an image, see  “Erasing Images” (p.215).
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For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**).
Nomenclature
Speaker (p.204)
Body cap (p.34) Remote control terminal (p.124)
HDMI mini OUT terminal (p.209)
Audio/video OUT/Digital terminal (p.212, 236)
External microphone IN terminal (p.184)
Lens lock pin
Lens mount
Contacts (p.13)
Mirror (p.125, 233)
Depth-of-field preview
button (p.117)
DC coupler cord
hole (p.272)
Grip
(Battery 
compartment) Red-eye
reduction/
Self-timer lamp 
(p.131/82)
Remote control
sensor (p.126) Shutter button
(p.40)
 Main Dial
(p.41)
 LCD panel
illumination button
(p.43)
 Metering mode
selection button (p.119)
 
ISO speed
setting button (p.88)
 Drive mode
selection button (p.81)  AF mode selection button (p.76)
LCD panel (p.18) EF lens mount index (p.34)Built-in flash/AF-assist beam 
(p.130/79)EF-S lens mount index (p.34)
Flash-sync contacts Hot shoe (p.148)
Microphone (p.172) Mode Dial lock-release
button (p.41)
Mode Dial (p.20)
Strap mount
(p.23) Flash
button
(p.129)
Terminal cover
Lens release
button (p.35)
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Nomenclature
 Live View shooting/
Movie shooting button (p.152/172) Focal plane mark
 Menu button (p.46)
Viewfinder eyepiece Eyecup (p.124)
Dioptric adjustment knob (p.39)
Power switch (p.28)
 Erase
button (p.215)
LCD monitor (p.27, 217) Tripod socket
 Playback button (p.190)
 Info button
(p.127, 154, 176, 190, 266)  Quick
Control
button (p.44)
 
Quick Control Dial lock-release button/
Direct print button (p.42/241)  Setting button (p.46) Card slot (p.32) Quick Control Dial (p.42)
 Multi-controller (p.43)
Access lamp (p.33)Battery
compartment 
cover (p.26)Battery
compartment
cover release
lever (p.26)Card slot
cover (p.32) Strap mount
(p.23)
 AF start button 
(p.40, 153, 173)

AE lock/FE lock button/
Index/Reduce button
(p.122/134/194/196, 243)
AF point selection/
Magnify button 
(p.78/196, 243)
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Nomenclature
LCD Panel
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
Shutter speed
Busy (buSY) 
Built-in flash recycling ( buSY)
 Highlight tone priority (p.255)
Battery check (p.29)
 White balance
 correction (p.99)
Aperture
Card full warning ( FuLL)
Card error warning ( Card Err)
No card warning ( Card) 
Error code (Err)
Cleaning image sensor ( CLn)
Shots remaining
Shots remaining
during WB bracketing
Self-timer countdown
Bulb exposure time
AF mode (p.76)
X
One-Shot AF
9
AI Focus AF
Z
AI Servo AF
4 L
Manual focus Metering mode (p.119)
q Evaluative metering
w Partial metering 
r Spot metering
e Center-weighted
 average metering
Drive mode (p.81)
u Single shooting
o High-speed  continuous
 shooting
i Low-speed continuous
 shooting
Q  10 sec. Self-timer/
 Remote control
k 2 sec. Self-timer/
 Remote control
Exposure level indicator
  Exposure compensation
  amount (p.120)
  AEB range (p.121)
  Flash exposure compensation
  amount (p.132) AEB
 (p.121)

Monochrome shooting
(p.91)
Card writing status
Electronic level
 ISO speed (p.88)
ISO speed (p.88)
AF point selection ([ -   -   - ] )
- -
-
- -
-
 Flash exposure
 compensation (p.132)
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Nomenclature
Viewfinder Information
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
Spot metering circle
AF points 
(Superimposed display)
 AE lock/
 AEB in-progress
 Flash-ready 
  Improper FE lock
 warning
 High-speed sync
 (FP flash)
 FE lock/
 FEB in-progress Exposure level indicator
  Exposure compensation amount
 
Flash exposure compensation amount AEB range
Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator
Electronic level Focus
 confirmation
 light
Focusing screen
Shutter speed
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Built-in flash recycling ( D buSY)
Aperture
 Flash exposure
 compensation Max. burst
Card full warning ( FuLL)
Card error warning ( Card)
No card warning ( Card)
White balance
correction
 Highlight tone priority ISO speed 
ISO speed
 Monochrome
 shooting
<   > Battery check
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Nomenclature
Mode Dial
Turn the Mode Dial while holding down the Mode Dial lock-release 
button at the center.
Basic Zone
All you do is press the shutter 
button. Fully-automatic shooting 
suiting the subject.
1: Full Auto  (p.54)
7 : Flash Off (p.58)
C : Creative Auto  (p.59)
Creative Zone
These modes give you more 
control for shooting various 
subjects.
d
: Program AE (p.112)
s : Shutter-priority AE (p.114)
f : Aperture-priority AE (p.116)
a : Manual exposure (p.118)
F : Bulb (p.123)
Image Zone 2 : Portrait (p.62)
3 : Landscape (p.63)
4 : Close-up (p.64)
5 : Sports (p.65)
6 : Night Portrait (p.66)
w
: Camera User Setting
You can register the shooting 
mode ( d/s /f /a/F), AF 
mode, menu settings, etc., in 
this Mode Dial setting and 
shoot (p.262).
k : Movie shooting  
(p.171)
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