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Canon EOS 400D Digital User Manual

Canon EOS 400D Digital
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Canon EOS 400D Digital Specifications

General IconGeneral
SensorCMOS
Megapixels10.1 MP
ISO Range100-1600
Autofocus Points9
LCD Screen Size2.5 inches
Continuous Shooting Speed3 fps
Weight510 g
BatteryNB-2LH
TypeDigital SLR
Image SensorAPS-C CMOS
Image ProcessorDIGIC II
Lens MountCanon EF/EF-S
LCD Resolution230, 000 dots
ViewfinderOptical pentamirror
Storage MediaCompactFlash (Type I or II)
Shutter Speed30-1/4000 sec
Dimensions127 x 94 x 65 mm

Summary

Introduction

Item Check List

Lists all included camera accessories for verification before use.

Conventions Used in this Manual

Explains conventions, icons, and symbols used throughout the manual.

Safety Warnings

Essential guidelines to prevent injury, death, and equipment damage.

Handling Precautions

Advice on camera care, LCD, CF card, and lens contact maintenance.

Getting Started

Recharging and Installing the Battery

Instructions for charging and inserting the camera's battery pack.

Installing and Removing the CF Card

Steps for inserting and removing the CompactFlash memory card.

Mounting and Detaching a Lens

Procedures for attaching and removing camera lenses.

Camera Operations and Menu Navigation

Covers power, viewfinder, basic shooting, and menu system usage.

Basic Shooting and Image Playback

Fully Automatic Shooting

Guide to using the camera's auto mode for straightforward shooting.

Shooting Techniques

Tips for recomposing shots and shooting moving subjects in Auto mode.

Specific Shooting Modes

Covers Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Moving Subjects, Night Portrait, Flash Off modes.

Image Playback

Instructions on how to view, select, and exit image playback.

Advanced Shooting Techniques

Program AE and Exposure Control

Using Program AE, adjusting ISO speed, and flash settings for better exposure.

Autofocus and AF Point Selection

Explains AF modes, selecting AF points, and manual focusing.

Image Quality and Picture Styles

Settings for recording quality, image effects, and style customization.

More Advanced Techniques

Creative Shooting Modes (Tv, Av, M)

Using Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, and Manual exposure modes.

Exposure Control Techniques

Covers exposure compensation, bracketing, metering modes, AE/FE lock.

White Balance and Color Control

Adjusting white balance, correction, and color space settings.

Preventing Camera Shake

Techniques and accessories for minimizing camera shake during shooting.

Handy Features

Camera Settings Customization

Adjusting beeper, review time, power off, brightness, and file numbering.

Managing Camera Functions

Checking current settings, reverting to defaults, and custom functions.

Sensor and Dust Management

Automatic and manual sensor cleaning, and dust delete data.

Image Management

Searching and Viewing Images

Using index display, jump, and magnified view for image browsing.

Image Rotation and Display Options

Rotating images and displaying them on TV.

Image Protection and Erase

Procedures for protecting images from deletion and erasing unwanted ones.

Shooting Information Display

Viewing detailed shooting data and histograms for captured images.

Printing Images

Preparing for Direct Printing

Connecting the camera to a printer and setting up the printer.

Printing Methods (PictBridge, CP/BJ Direct)

Detailed steps for printing via PictBridge, CP Direct, and BJ Direct.

Print Adjustments and Ordering

Trimming images, setting print effects, and using DPOF.

Reference

Camera Accessories and Peripherals

Information on external speedlites, remote controls, and power sources.

Maintenance and Settings Reference

Date/time battery, menu overview, function availability, and specifications.

Troubleshooting and Error Codes

Guides for resolving common camera issues and understanding error messages.

System Map and Specifications

Visual overview of system components and detailed technical specifications.

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