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General| Camera type | Compact camera |
|---|---|
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Image sensor size | - \ |
| Maximum image resolution | 5184 x 3456 pixels |
| Digital zoom | 10 x |
| Optical zoom | - x |
| Focal length range | - mm |
| Interface | USB |
| Camera shutter speed | 30 - 1/8000 s |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows XP/ Vista/7 Mac OS X v10.4-10.6 |
| Normal focusing range | 8 m |
| Auto focusing (AF) modes | Single Auto Focus |
| Light metering | Centre-weighted, Spot |
| ISO sensitivity | 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Auto |
| Light exposure modes | Auto |
| Flash modes | Auto, Manual, Red-eye reduction |
| Flash range (wide) | 17 m |
| Internal memory | - MB |
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 29.97 fps |
| Video formats supported | MOV |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Field of view | 100 % |
| Display diagonal | 3 \ |
| Display resolution (numeric) | 1040000 pixels |
| Magnification | 0.95 x |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Scene modes | Backlight, Close-up (macro), Night, Night portrait, Portrait, Landscape (scenery) |
| Photo effects | Neutral |
| White balance | Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten |
| Self-timer delay | 10 s |
| Material | Aluminium, Glass, Polycarbonate |
| Product color | Black |
| Battery type | LP-E6 |
| Battery life (max) | 1100 h |
| Power requirements | AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 |
| Bundled software | ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture, Original Data Security Tools), Picture Style Editor |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 85 % |
| Camera shutter type | Electronic |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 78.6 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 144.5 mm |
| Height | 105.8 mm |
| Weight | 755 g |
Instructions for loading a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6 into the camera.
Instructions on how to open the battery compartment cover and remove the battery.
Instructions for opening the cover, inserting the card, and closing the cover.
Instructions for opening the cover, removing the card, and closing the cover.
Steps to remove lens caps, attach the lens, and set the focus mode switch.
Steps to detach the lens by pressing the lens release button.
Guidance on how to hold the camera still to minimize camera shake for sharp images.
Explanation of the two-step shutter button: pressing halfway and pressing completely.
Tips to prevent blurred pictures caused by hand-held camera movement during exposure.
Procedure to format the memory card, erasing all images and data.
Procedure to reset shooting and menu settings to their default values.
Guide to selecting AF modes: One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, and AI Focus AF.
Instructions on selecting one of the nine AF points using the dial or multi-controller.
Troubleshooting steps when autofocus cannot achieve focus.
Explanation of single and continuous drive modes, including self-timer and remote control.
Instructions on using the self-timer for shooting yourself or preventing camera shake.
How to select JPEG and RAW image quality settings.
How to set the ISO speed to suit ambient light levels.
How to select Picture Styles to match photographic expression or subject.
How to customize Picture Styles by adjusting individual parameters like sharpness and contrast.
How to set white balance to match light source or manually.
How to automatically correct brightness and contrast if the image comes out dark.
How the file number is assigned, including continuous, auto reset, and manual reset methods.
Camera automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to suit subject brightness.
Set shutter speed, camera sets aperture automatically for standard exposure.
Set aperture, camera sets shutter speed automatically for standard exposure.
Set both shutter speed and aperture as desired to determine exposure.
How to select one of four methods to measure subject brightness.
How to brighten or darken the standard exposure set by the camera.
Camera brackets exposure up to ±3 stops for three successive shots.
How to lock exposure when the focus area differs from the metering area.
How to use the built-in flash with autoflash, manual flash, and wireless flash.
How to set flash exposure compensation if the flash exposure is not as desired.
How to obtain and lock the standard flash exposure reading for a subject.
How to set built-in flash and external Speedlite settings via the camera's menu.
How to use the camera's built-in flash as a master unit with Canon Speedlites.
Information on EOS-dedicated EX-series Speedlites and other Canon Speedlites.
Instructions on how to display the Live View image on the LCD monitor.
How to focus the subject using the shutter button halfway press.
Instructions on how to take the picture and exit Live View shooting.
How to access and set shooting functions like AF, Drive, and ISO during Live View.
Steps for shooting movies with automatic exposure settings.
How to manually set shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed for movie shooting.
Explanation of menu options relevant to movie shooting.
Important notes on recording quality, image stabilization, AF, and internal temperature warnings.
How to playback a single image, select images, and exit playback.
How to magnify a shot image by 1.5x to 10x and scroll around it.
How to give one of five ratings to images and movies.
How to playback movies on a TV set and via personal computer.
Instructions on how to play movies, including slow motion and frame-by-frame playback.
How to view still photos and movies on a TV set using HDMI or AV cables.
How to prevent images from being erased accidentally by protecting them.
How to erase images one by one or in a batch.
How to apply creative filters like Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Toy camera effect, and Miniature effect.
How to resize an image to lower pixel count and save as a new image.
How to process RAW images into JPEG images with various settings.
How the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit shakes off dust automatically.
How to connect the camera directly to a printer and print images.
Procedure for connecting the camera to a printer for direct printing.
How to select images, set print options like paper size, and start printing.
How to set print type, date imprinting, and file number imprinting.
How to select, group, and change settings for Custom Functions.
How to check battery condition, remaining capacity, and operation history.
List of menu settings specific to movie shooting modes.
Troubleshooting steps for issues related to battery charging and camera power.
Troubleshooting steps for issues like card not recognized or images not recorded.
Troubleshooting for LCD monitor issues, menu display, and image erasing.
List of error messages and their corresponding solutions.
Details on autofocus type, AF points, metering range, focus modes, and AF-assist beam.
Specifications for metering modes, metering range, exposure control, and ISO speed.
Specifications for built-in and external flash, including guide number and coverage.
Specifications related to Live View shooting, including aspect ratio and focusing.
Specifications for movie shooting, including compression, audio, recording size, and frame rate.
Details on Custom Functions, Camera user settings, My Menu registration, and copyright information.
Specifications for battery, battery information, battery life, and movie shooting time.
Safeguards to prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions.
Safeguards to prevent injury from electrical shock and equipment damage.
Instructions for installing the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk software on your computer.
Explanation of how Canon IS lenses counteract camera shake.
How to adjust exposure compensation or flash intensity for brightness control.
How the camera memorizes optimal flash needed to expose a subject.
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