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Check all the following items have been included with your camera.
General guidelines for camera care and safe operation to prevent damage or injury.
Diagrams and labels identifying camera parts and their functions.
Explanation of icons, symbols, and text formatting used throughout the manual.
Instructions for correctly attaching the camera strap to the strap mount.
Procedure for charging the camera's battery pack using the provided charger.
Steps for loading and unloading the camera's battery pack.
How to power the camera using an AC adapter kit.
Procedure for attaching and removing camera lenses.
Steps for inserting and ejecting the CF card for image storage.
Explanation of the camera's power switch and the two-step shutter button functionality.
Guide to using the Main Dial and Quick Control Dial for settings adjustments.
How to navigate and use the camera's menu system for settings.
Options for selecting image format, resolution, and compression for photos.
How to adjust the camera's sensitivity to light.
Adjusting camera settings for accurate color reproduction under different lighting.
Setting a custom white balance by photographing a white object.
Numerically setting the white balance's color temperature in Kelvin.
Fine-tuning white balance by adjusting color bias (blue/amber, magenta/green).
Capturing multiple images with different white balance settings simultaneously.
Choosing between sRGB and Adobe RGB for image color reproduction.
Adjusting image processing settings for contrast, sharpness, and color.
Options for assigning sequential or reset file numbers to images.
How to view the current camera settings on the LCD monitor.
Choosing between One-Shot, AI Focus, and AI Servo AF modes.
Methods for selecting the active autofocus point.
Options for measuring light for exposure: Evaluative, Partial, Centerweighted.
Setting shooting modes: Single, Continuous, or Self-timer.
Using Program AE mode for automatic shutter speed and aperture settings.
Setting shutter speed while the camera adjusts aperture.
Setting aperture while the camera adjusts shutter speed.
Manually setting both shutter speed and aperture for full exposure control.
Checking the depth of field by stopping down the lens aperture.
Adjusting exposure levels for lighter or darker images.
Capturing multiple shots with varying exposure levels automatically.
Locking exposure settings independently of focus.
Using the Shutter Button to control long exposure times manually.
Using mirror lockup to prevent camera shake during sensitive shots.
Adjusting LCD brightness and using the eyepiece cover.
Configuring camera sounds and preventing shooting without a CF card.
Guide to using the camera's integrated flash in different shooting modes.
Activating the feature to minimize red-eye in flash photos.
Locking flash exposure for specific subject areas.
Adjusting flash output for brighter or dimmer flash illumination.
Connecting and using compatible external Canon Speedlites.
Guidelines for using third-party flash units with the camera.
Setting how long images are displayed and enabling automatic vertical rotation.
Adjusting the brightness of the camera's LCD monitor.
Viewing individual captured images on the LCD monitor.
Viewing detailed shooting data and image brightness analysis.
Viewing multiple thumbnails and navigating through images quickly.
Zooming into images and panning across the magnified view.
Adjusting image orientation for playback.
Connecting the camera to a television to display images.
Preventing accidental deletion of selected images.
Removing images from the CF card, individually or all at once.
Initializing the CF card, erasing all data.
Setting the camera and connecting it to a printer for direct photo printing.
Step-by-step guide for printing photos using the PictBridge standard.
Instructions for printing photos using Canon's CP Direct standard.
Guide to printing photos using Canon's Bubble Jet Direct standard.
Adjusting the image area to be printed before initiating the print process.
Setting print type, date, and file number for DPOF-compatible printing.
Printing images specified via DPOF using compatible printers.
Configuring various camera features to personalize shooting preferences.
Detailed explanations of available Custom Functions (C.Fn) for camera customization.
Resolving problems related to battery recharging and camera power.
Troubleshooting camera power-off, LCD display, and shooting errors.
Interpreting and resolving camera error messages.
List and descriptions of optional accessories like battery packs, cases, and lenses.
Details on remote switches, dioptric lenses, CF cards, and adapters.
Technical details on camera type, sensor, and image recording formats.
Specifications for white balance, viewfinder, and autofocus systems.
Details on metering modes, exposure control, and shutter specifications.
Specifications for flash, drive system, LCD, and playback features.
Information on battery, charger, dimensions, weight, and operating environment.
Check all the following items have been included with your camera.
General guidelines for camera care and safe operation to prevent damage or injury.
Diagrams and labels identifying camera parts and their functions.
Explanation of icons, symbols, and text formatting used throughout the manual.
Instructions for correctly attaching the camera strap to the strap mount.
Procedure for charging the camera's battery pack using the provided charger.
Steps for loading and unloading the camera's battery pack.
How to power the camera using an AC adapter kit.
Procedure for attaching and removing camera lenses.
Steps for inserting and ejecting the CF card for image storage.
Explanation of the camera's power switch and the two-step shutter button functionality.
Guide to using the Main Dial and Quick Control Dial for settings adjustments.
How to navigate and use the camera's menu system for settings.
Options for selecting image format, resolution, and compression for photos.
How to adjust the camera's sensitivity to light.
Adjusting camera settings for accurate color reproduction under different lighting.
Setting a custom white balance by photographing a white object.
Numerically setting the white balance's color temperature in Kelvin.
Fine-tuning white balance by adjusting color bias (blue/amber, magenta/green).
Capturing multiple images with different white balance settings simultaneously.
Choosing between sRGB and Adobe RGB for image color reproduction.
Adjusting image processing settings for contrast, sharpness, and color.
Options for assigning sequential or reset file numbers to images.
How to view the current camera settings on the LCD monitor.
Choosing between One-Shot, AI Focus, and AI Servo AF modes.
Methods for selecting the active autofocus point.
Options for measuring light for exposure: Evaluative, Partial, Centerweighted.
Setting shooting modes: Single, Continuous, or Self-timer.
Using Program AE mode for automatic shutter speed and aperture settings.
Setting shutter speed while the camera adjusts aperture.
Setting aperture while the camera adjusts shutter speed.
Manually setting both shutter speed and aperture for full exposure control.
Checking the depth of field by stopping down the lens aperture.
Adjusting exposure levels for lighter or darker images.
Capturing multiple shots with varying exposure levels automatically.
Locking exposure settings independently of focus.
Using the Shutter Button to control long exposure times manually.
Using mirror lockup to prevent camera shake during sensitive shots.
Adjusting LCD brightness and using the eyepiece cover.
Configuring camera sounds and preventing shooting without a CF card.
Guide to using the camera's integrated flash in different shooting modes.
Activating the feature to minimize red-eye in flash photos.
Locking flash exposure for specific subject areas.
Adjusting flash output for brighter or dimmer flash illumination.
Connecting and using compatible external Canon Speedlites.
Guidelines for using third-party flash units with the camera.
Setting how long images are displayed and enabling automatic vertical rotation.
Adjusting the brightness of the camera's LCD monitor.
Viewing individual captured images on the LCD monitor.
Viewing detailed shooting data and image brightness analysis.
Viewing multiple thumbnails and navigating through images quickly.
Zooming into images and panning across the magnified view.
Adjusting image orientation for playback.
Connecting the camera to a television to display images.
Preventing accidental deletion of selected images.
Removing images from the CF card, individually or all at once.
Initializing the CF card, erasing all data.
Setting the camera and connecting it to a printer for direct photo printing.
Step-by-step guide for printing photos using the PictBridge standard.
Instructions for printing photos using Canon's CP Direct standard.
Guide to printing photos using Canon's Bubble Jet Direct standard.
Adjusting the image area to be printed before initiating the print process.
Setting print type, date, and file number for DPOF-compatible printing.
Printing images specified via DPOF using compatible printers.
Configuring various camera features to personalize shooting preferences.
Detailed explanations of available Custom Functions (C.Fn) for camera customization.
Resolving problems related to battery recharging and camera power.
Troubleshooting camera power-off, LCD display, and shooting errors.
Interpreting and resolving camera error messages.
List and descriptions of optional accessories like battery packs, cases, and lenses.
Details on remote switches, dioptric lenses, CF cards, and adapters.
Technical details on camera type, sensor, and image recording formats.
Specifications for white balance, viewfinder, and autofocus systems.
Details on metering modes, exposure control, and shutter specifications.
Specifications for flash, drive system, LCD, and playback features.
Information on battery, charger, dimensions, weight, and operating environment.
General| Megapixel | 8.2 MP |
|---|---|
| Camera type | SLR Camera Kit |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Maximum image resolution | 3504 x 2336 pixels |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Digital SLR | Yes |
| Video capability | No |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 144 x 105.5 x 71.5 mm |
| Camera shutter speed | 30-1/8000 s |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 98 (including SE)/2000/ Me/XP OS 9.0 – 9.2, OS X v10.1 to v10.3 |
| Compatible memory cards | cf, microdrive |
| Display diagonal | 1.8 \ |
| Display resolution (numeric) | 118000 pixels |
| I/O ports | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mini-B) Video output (PAL/ NTSC) |
| Bundled software | EOS Viewer Utility PhotoStitch TWAIN (Windows 98 / 2000), WIA (Windows Me) Photoshop Elements v2 |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Product color | Black |
| Flash modes | Red-eye reduction |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 105.5 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 144 mm |
| Height | 71.5 mm |
| Weight | 685 g |
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