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General| Megapixel | 15.1 MP |
|---|---|
| Camera type | SLR Camera Body |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Image sensor size | - \ |
| Supported aspect ratios | 3:2 |
| Maximum image resolution | 4272 x 2848 pixels |
| Digital zoom | 0 x |
| Focal length range | 18 - 55 mm |
| Interface | USB |
| Aperture range (F-F) | - |
| Camera shutter speed | 30 - 1/4000 s |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows XP (SP2/SP3) Windows Vista Mac OS X v.10.4-10.5 |
| Focal length (35mm film equivalent) | - mm |
| Auto focusing (AF) modes | Selective Auto Focus |
| Light metering | Centre-weighted, Spot |
| ISO sensitivity | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto |
| Light exposure modes | aperture priority AE, auto, manual, shutter priority AE |
| Flash modes | auto, Flash off, manual, Red-eye reduction, second curtain synchro |
| Internal memory | 0 MB |
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 30 fps |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Field of view | 100 % |
| Display diagonal | 3 \ |
| Display resolution (numeric) | 920000 pixels |
| Magnification | 0.87 x |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Scene modes | Close-up (macro), Night portrait, Portrait, Landscape (scenery) |
| Photo effects | Neutral |
| White balance | Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten |
| Camera playback | movie, single image, slide show |
| Image processor | DIGIC 4 |
| Playback zoom (max) | 10 x |
| Material | Plastic, Stainless steel |
| Product color | Black |
| Battery type | LP-E5 |
| Battery life (CIPA standard) | 400 shots |
| Bundled software | ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser Digital Photo Pro PhotoStitch EOS Utility |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 85 % |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 61.9 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 128.8 mm |
| Height | 97.5 mm |
| Weight | 480 g |
Lists essential items included with the camera.
Explains icons and symbols used throughout the manual for clarity.
Guidelines for maintaining the camera's condition and preventing damage.
Step-by-step instructions for basic camera setup and initial use.
Identifies external parts of the camera body and controls.
Guide on charging and installing the camera's battery pack.
How to adjust viewfinder and hold the camera for sharp images.
Guide to using automatic shooting modes like Full Auto.
Using Program AE mode and adjusting ISO speed for better exposure.
Step-by-step guide to shooting using the LCD and configuring settings.
Steps to shoot movies and configure recording settings.
Adjusting beeps, card reminders, review time, and power settings.
Methods for finding, viewing, and zooming into images.
Procedures for connecting to a printer and setting print order specifications.
How to configure and save custom functions for personalized camera behavior.
Troubleshooting autofocus failures and using remote control shooting.
Solutions for problems related to battery and power.
Technical specifications for camera type, sensor, and recording system.
Critical safety precautions to prevent injury or death.
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