Canon 600D manual

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    1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Communication Software for the Camera EOS Utility Ver. 2.11 Instruction Manual 1D X 1D Mk IV 1Ds Mk III 1D Mk III 5D Mk III 5D Mk II 7D 60D 50D 40D REBELT4i 650D REBELT3i 600D REBELT2i 550D REBELT1i 500D REBELXSi 450D REBELT3 110[...]

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    1 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index CANON SOFTW ARE LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORT ANT - READ THIS AGREEMENT BEF ORE USING THE SOFTW ARE ON THE CD-ROM IN THIS BOX. BY USING THE SOFTWA RE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS O F THIS AGREEMENT . This is a license agreeme[...]

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    2 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Introduction EOS Utility (hereinafter EU) is softw are for communication with your EOS DIGITAL camera. By connecting the camera and computer with the cable provided with the camera, you can download to your computer images save[...]

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    3 3 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Contents at a Glance Downloading images from your camera to a computer  T o batch download all the images to a comp uter  p.6  T o downloa d to a computer selected images only  p.7  T o downloa d images using a[...]

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    1 4 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Downloading Images to your Computer Basic operation such as prepar ing for downloading images to your computer (connecting your camera and computer), starting up EU, downloading images from your camera to your compu ter and q[...]

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    5 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Connecting the Camera and Computer T o download to your compu ter images shot with your camera, you will need to connect your camera and co mputer using the interface cable provided with your camera. 1 Connect the large plug of[...]

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    6 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Starting up EU When the camera’ s power switch is set to < ON >, EU will st art up, and the camera and computer will be able to communicate. Set the camera’ s power switch to < ON >.  EU start s up, the main [...]

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    7 7 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index 2 Check the downl oaded images.  Check the downloaded images in DPP . For details on using DPP , refer to the “Digit al Photo Professional Instruction Manual” (PDF electronic manual).  Continue with “Quitting EU?[...]

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    8 8 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index 2 View the images and checkmark images to download. Viewer window Add check mark Y ou can click the [ ] button and extract imag es by a variety of criteria to select images to downlo ad. 3 Click the [Download] button.  The[...]

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    9 9 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index  The images downloaded to your computer are displayed in the [Quick Preview] window .  The [Quick Preview] window allows you to quickly review the downloaded images. Y ou can also resize the [Quick Preview] window . [...]

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    10 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index For users with a third-p arty card reader , you can also download to your computer images stored in a memory card using the card r eader . However , EU does not support image do wnloading using a card reader . For this reason,[...]

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    2 11 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Setting the Camera from Your Computer This section explains how to set the camera’s functions from EU. Setting the Camera Owner’ s Name, Copyright Notice and Date/Time .............. .....................................[...]

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    12 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Setting the Camera Owner’s Name, Copyright Notice and Date/Time Y ou can set and apply to the camera, t he camera owner ’s name, copyright notice and date/time recorded as shooting information in shot images. 1 Connect you[...]

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    13 13 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index 4 Click the required setting and specify each one.  Availa ble settings are displayed for the camera that is connected. For more details, see “A vailable Settings by Camera Model”. For a list of the capture window fu[...]

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    14 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Setting up Camera Functions Y ou can set and apply to the camera Picture S tyles, personal white balance, JPEG quality and white balance adjustment. 1 Connect your camera and computer , and then st art up EU (p.5) . 2 Click [C[...]

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    15 15 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index 4 Click the required setting and specify each one.  Availa ble settings are displayed for the camera that is connected. For more details, see “A vailable Settings by Camera Model”. For a list of the capture window fu[...]

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    16 16 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Y ou can set and apply Picture S tyles to the camera, in the same way as operating from the camera. Y ou can change the values for [Sharpness], [Contrast], [Saturation] and [Color tone] of e ach Picture S tyle and register [...]

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    17 17 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Changing Picture S tyle Settings and Applying to the Camera Y ou can set your own Picture S tyle [Sharpness], [Contrast], [Saturation] and [Color tone] and apply them to the camera, in the same way as operating from the ca [...]

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    18 18 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Applying Picture S tyle Files to the Camera Y ou can register up to three Picture S tyle files downloaded from the Canon’s website or created with PSE and saved to your computer , as user-defined settings in your camera. [...]

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    19 19 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index 5 Click the [OK] button.  The Picture S tyle file is registered in the camera.  A Picture S tyle file is an extended function of Picture S tyle. For more det ails on Picture S tyle files, refer to the Canon’ s websi[...]

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    20 20 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index 2 Select the white balance to be saved to you r computer and click the [Save] button. 3 In the window that appears, enter a filename, select a save destination, and then click the [Save] button.  The white balance file i[...]

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    21 21 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index 3 Open the folder containi ng the saved wh ite balance file, select the file an d then click the [Open] button.  The white balance file is loaded.  The white balance files that you can register to the camera are files[...]

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    22 22 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Y ou can adjust white balance, in the same way as opera ting from the camera. 1 Click [WB SHIFT].  The [WB SHIFT] window appears. 2 Click the compensation position.  The settings are applied to the camera. 3 Click [Re[...]

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    23 23 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index 2 Select the lens catego ry for which you want to register correction dat a.  A list appears showing only the selected lens catego ry . Register lens aberration correction data/Registe r peripheral illumination correctio[...]

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    24 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Setting My Menu and Registering to the Camera Y ou can register up to six frequently used menu ite ms as My Menu and register them to the camera, in the same way as operating from the camera. Y ou can register top layer items [...]

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    25 25 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index 4 Click [My Menu settings].  The [My Menu settings] window a ppears. 5 Select the item to be regi stered and click the [Ad d] button.  The selected item is added to [Items that can be configured in My Menu on the came[...]

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    3 26 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Remote Shooting by Controlling the Camera from Your Computer From EU you can control the camera remotely, and by viewing the subject in the EU window, you can set the ca mera and shoot. You can also shoot by directly operati[...]

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    27 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Remote Live View Shooting Y ou can control your camera remote ly from EU and shoot still images from your computer screen. Also, the shot images are saved d irectly on your computer and you can recheck them using the linked so[...]

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    28 28 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index 3 Set the camera. Drive mode setting Click  while holding down the <control> key under the sett ing item and select settings from the menu * 1 that appears ( ) 1D X 1D Mk IV 5D Mk III 5D Mk II 7D 60D 50D REBELT4i 6[...]

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    29 29 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index 4 Click the [ ] button.  The [Set-up menu] appears. 5 Set the Live View function.  Click [Live V iew/Movie func. set.], and click [Enable] in the [Live View shoot .] window that appears.  For cameras other than , t[...]

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    30 30 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Select [S tills only] and [S till display], and click the [OK] button. Live View/Movie func. set. window 1D X 1D Mk IV Select [S tills] for [L V func. setting] and a setting for [Exposure simulation], and click the [OK] but[...]

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    31 31 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Click Select 60D 7D Click Select REBELT4i 650D REBELT3i 600D REBELT2i 550D REBELT1i 500D REBELT3 1100D Select [Enable] and click the [OK] button. REBELT1i 500D Select REBELT4i 650D REBELT3i 600D REBELT2i 550D REBELT3 1100D [...]

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    32 32 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index 7 Click the [ ] button to shoot.  The shot image is transferred to your computer and d isplayed in the [Quick Preview] window . And then, DPP starts up automatically .  Y ou can quickly review the shot image in the [Q[...]

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    33 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting Y ou can shoot photos with a wide dynamic range where clipping in highlights and shadows has been reduced, and photos that appear like paintings. This is suited for scenes su ch as still-life [...]

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    34 34 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index 2 T ake a shot.  The HDR mode cannot be set if you use any of the following functions: AEB, white balance br acketing, multiple exposures, flash exposure, bulb expos ure, or movie shooting.  HDR shooting of a moving s[...]

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    35 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Remote Live View Window Functions These pages explain the f unctions ava ilable in the [Remote Live V iew window], including checking the camera settings and focusing while viewing your subject on the computer screen. See also[...]

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    36 36 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index 4 Adjust the focus.  [ ], [ ]: Adjustment Large amount  [ ] , [ ] : Adjustment Medium amount  [ ], [ ] : Adjustment Sma ll amount  The [Remote Live V iew window] changes in real time according to the focus posit[...]

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    37 37 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index 3 Click the AF point in the position where you want to focus.  If [Automatic selection] is selected in step 2, all the AF points are automatically selected.  If [Manual selection] is selected in step 2, only the selec[...]

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    38 38 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Focusing Using Live Mode 1 Select [Live mode] or [FlexiZone – Single] from the list box.  The AF point appears.  On , you can set continuous AF to on/off with the [Continuous AF] box. When shooting movies, the [Cont[...]

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    39 39 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Focusing Using Face Detection Live Mode 1 Select [Face Detection Live mode] from the list box.  When a face is detected, an AF point appears.  When there is a face other than the face detected in the scene, a new AF p[...]

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    40 40 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Focusing Using FlexiZone-Multi This AF mode allows focus to be eas ily achieved on moving subject s. Y ou can adjust focus over a wide area, and also divide th e area into zones for focusin g. 1 Select [FlexiZone-Multi] fr [...]

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    41 41 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Y ou can change the white balance o f an image in the [Re mote Live V iew window] and register the changed white balance in the camera. 1 Select the white balance to apply to the image.  The selected white balance is app[...]

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    42 42 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index 2 Click the [ ] button.  The click white balance window appea rs. 3 Click on a point that is to be the st andard for white. Click white balance window Click 4 Click the [Apply to came ra and execute test shooting] button[...]

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    43 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Y ou can display an electronic level in the [Remote Live V iew window] to check the tilt of the camera. 1 Click the [ ] button in the [Remote Live View window].  An electronic level is displayed in the [Remote Live View win[...]

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    44 44 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index As with the camera’ s Live Vi ew function, it is possible to shoot with a feeling similar to film-t ype medium-format/large-format cameras such a s 6 x 6 cm, 6 x 4.5 cm and 4 x 5 inches. Depending on the connected camera,[...]

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    45 45 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index 1 Click the [ ] button.  The [S pecify Aspect Ratio/Cropping Info] dialog box appears. 2 Set [Add aspect ratio information] or [Add cropping information].  [Add aspect ratio information] mo de trims the JPEG ima ges s[...]

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    46 46 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index 2 Specify settings.  Select [Auto], [Manual], or [Disable] from the list box.  When setting is completed, click the [ Close] button to close the [Recording settings] window .  An attenuator settings box appears whe[...]

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    47 47 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index An image saved in your computer can be ove rlaid on top of the image displayed in the [Remote Live V iew window]. As this function allows you to accurately align angles, it is useful when shooting several image s at the sam[...]

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    48 48 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index  An overlaid image (the overlay image) can be displayed enlarged/reduced, rot ated, or with it s composite ratio adjusted (p.49) . 3 Move the camera and subj ect to compose your picture.  Y ou cannot use the Overlaid [...]

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    49 49 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Rot ating an Overlay Image An image displayed as an overlay (the ove rlay image) can be rota ted from -180° to +180°. Use the [Rot ate] slider to set the rot ation. Drag the [Rotate] slider lef t or right to set.  The [...]

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    50 50 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Moving an Overlay Image An image displayed as an overlay (the ove rlay image) in the [Remote Live View window] can be moved to a new position. Y ou can also use the cursor of your mouse to enlarge/reduce or rot ate the imag[...]

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    51 51 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Hiding an Overlay Image Hide an image displayed as an overla y (the overlay image). 1 Remove the check mark fr om [Show overlay image].  The overlay image is hidden.  Checkmarking [Show overlay image] redisplays the o[...]

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    52 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index 2 Select a display method for the grid lines from the [Grid] list box.  By selecting [Customize grid], you can set the fo llowing items. • Number of grid blocks vertically and horizont ally (2-90) • Grid line thickness [...]

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    53 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Shooting Movies Y ou can control your camera from EU and shoot movies from your computer screen. Y ou cannot shoot movies without a memory card in your camera. 1 Prep are for Live V iew shooting.  Follow the procedure from [...]

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    54 54 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index 7 Click the [ ] button a nd begin shooting.  At the bottom left of the [Remote Live View window], a [ ] icon and the recording time are displayed.  Click the [ ] button again to en d shooting.  When the [Remote Liv[...]

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    55 55 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index 1 Prep are for Live V iew shooting.  Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 for “Remote Live V iew Shooting” (p.27 ) . 2 Click [Live View/M ovie func. set.].  The [Live V iew/Movie func. set.] window appears. [...]

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    56 56 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index  After you click the [Download] button, the file names of the image data shot in movie mode (movie/still image) appear in a list. After specifying [Destination Fol der] and [File Name], click the [Download] button in the[...]

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    57 57 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index When setting the movie recording size, click [Live View/Movie func. set.], and display the [Live V iew/Movie func. set.] window before setting.  Selectable movie recording size s depend on the camera. Click Select 3 Adju[...]

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    58 58 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index After specifying [Destination Fol der] and [File Name], click the [Download] button in the window , and image data will be downloaded from the camera’ s memory card to your computer . Image data h aving a check mark re mo[...]

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    59 59 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index When setting the movie recording size, movie sho oting mode, etc., click [Live V iew/Movie func. set.], and display the [Live V iew/ Movie func. set.] window be fore setting. Click Select 3 Adjust the focus (p.35, p.36) . 4[...]

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    60 60 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index After specifying [Destination Fol der] and [File Name], click the [Download] button in the window , and image data will be downloaded from the camera’ s memory card to your computer . Image data h aving a check mark re mo[...]

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    61 61 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index When setting the movie recording size, click [Live View/Movie func. set.], and display the [Live V iew/Movie func. set.] window before setting. Click Select 3 Adjust the focus. (p.35, p.36) . 4 Click the [ ] button a nd beg[...]

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    62 62 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index  After you click the [Download] button, the file names of the image data shot in movie mode (movie/still image) appear in a list. After specifying [Destination Fol der] and [File Name], click the [Download] button in the[...]

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    63 63 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index 3 Click [Live V iew shoot].  The [Remote Live V iew window] appears. 4 Adjust the focus. (p.35, p.36) . 5 Click the [ ] button a nd begin shooting.  At the bottom left of the [Remote Live View window], a [ ] icon and [...]

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    64 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Timer-controlled Shooting T wo types of timer shooting ar e available where the camera automatically takes shot s at a spec ified time or a specifie d number . Y ou can automatically take a shot whe n the specified time elapse[...]

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    65 65 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index 1 Display the capture window (p.27) . 2 Double-click the shooting mo de icon and select [BULB].  S pecify the following settings for cameras other than . • For cameras with < B > (bulb) o n the Mode dial, set to [...]

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    66 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Flash Shooting From EU you can set the camera’ s flash functions, as well as EX-series S peedlite (sold separately) compatible with flash function setting, in order to perform flash shooting. For more details on setting item[...]

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    67 67 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index 5 Click [Flash fun ction settings].  When is connected, [Built-in flash] is also displayed. Y ou can change the way you set the built-in flash functions by selecting setting items displayed in [Built-in flash]. Refer to [...]

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    68 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index 6 Specify settings. Click setting items, and select settings from the menu that appears * Enable the wireless function, click the setting items, and then select settings from the menu that appears * [Wireless func.] button To [...]

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    69 69 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index If the [Flash control] menu is displayed on the camera’ s LCD monitor , EU [Flash function setti ngs] window au tomatically closes.  Y ou can use modeling flash by clicking the [Modeling flash] button. Y ou should only[...]

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    70 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Registering Background Music to a Camera Memory Card Y ou can register W A V -format music files, saved to your computer , to the camera’s memory card as backgro und music. Registered background music can be played together [...]

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    71 71 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Changing the Playback Order of Music Files  Select a music file in [List of background music to register], an d then click the [ ] or [ ] button.  The order of the music files chan ges.  Y ou can also directly drag[...]

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    72 72 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Adding EOS Sample Music  Click the [EOS Sample Music] button.  The EOS Sample Music on your computer is added to [List of background music to register].  This operation cannot be performed if EOS Sample Music is n [...]

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    4 73 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Preferences You can change each of the EU fu nctions on each win dow of the preferences window to make them e asier to use. Preferences ..................... ........................................ 74 Basic Settings .......[...]

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    74 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Preferences Y ou can specify the operat ion when EU st arts up and whether the auto power off functio n is enabled or disabled. 1 On the main window , cli ck the [Prefe rences] button.  The [Preferences] dialog box appears.[...]

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    75 75 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Y ou can specify the file name of images downloade d from your camera or of images shot remotely .  Y ou can also specify a save destination folder b y entering text directly in the textbox for the save destination folde[...]

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    76 76 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Y ou can set operations performed d uring remote shootin g. Remote Shooting  If you checkmark [Save also on the camera’ s memory card], images shot during remote sh ooting will also be saved to the camera’s memory ca[...]

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    77 77 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index From the list box, you can select the linked software that start s up when images are downloaded from the ca mera or when images are shot remotely . Also, you can register third-party software as lin ked software by clickin[...]

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    78 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Reference This reference section ha s been provided to enhance your expe rience using EU. It contains various troublesh ooting solutions, how to de lete EU from your computer and explana tions of the variou s windows. An index[...]

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    79 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Troubleshooting If EU is not operating correctly , see the items below .  Y ou cannot install so ftware unless you are logged into an account with Administrator privileges. Log in again into an account with Administrator pr[...]

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    80 80 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index  Operation of the auto power of f function will automatically switch the camera off, disab ling communication with EU, if you t urn the auto power off function to [ON]. Remove the check mark from [Auto power off] in the [...]

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    81 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Monitor Folder Function (Function for Use with the WFT-E2, WFT-E2 II, WFT-E3, WFT-E4, WFT-E4 II, W FT-E5, WFT-E6, or WFT-E7) This is a function for checking your images with Dig ital Photo Professional (hereinaf ter DPP) in re[...]

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    82 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Function for Use with the Accessories If you have the Wireless File T ransmitter WFT -E2, WFT -E2 II, WFT -E3, WFT -E4, WFT -E4 II, or WFT -E5 (sold separat ely), you can st art up the previously mentioned accessory sof t ware[...]

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    83 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Folder Structure and File Names in the Memory Card Images shot with the camera are saved in the memory card’ s [DCIM] folder with the following folder stru cture and file names. Refer to the following when copying images to [...]

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    84 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Fixing the Plug to the Camera Fasten the plug to the camera with the cab le protector to prevent it from detach ing during remote shootin g. 1 Open the cover , and conne ct the small plug of the cable to the camera’ s <A/[...]

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    85 85 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index 1 Open the covers. 2 Pass the small plug of the cable through the cable protector , and pull it in th e direction of the arrow .  Check the direction of the < > mark on the plug and pull it in. 1D Mk IV Cable prote[...]

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    86 86 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index 1 Remove the cap. 2 Att ach the cap on the fixing screw . 3 Connect the small plug of the cable into the < > terminal on your camera.  Connect the plug with the < > mark facin g the front of the camera. 1Ds M[...]

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    87 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index List of Main Window Functions  The window below appears when is connected. (p.6) (p.7, p.88) (p.27, p.91) Quits EU (p.10) (p.74) Control camera tab sheet (p.81) REBELT4i 650D REBELT3i 600D (p.70) (p.82) Accessories tab shee[...]

  • Page 89

    88 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index List of Viewer Window Functions (p.7) Switches the recording media Downloads the images to the computer Selects the condition of the image Deletes the image RAW + JPEG image icon RAW image icon Images already transferred to co[...]

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    89 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index List of Register Data Window Fu nctions for Lens Aberration and Pe ripheral Illumination Correction (p.22) Displays lenses selected in [Select a lens category] by category Lens category No. of lenses registered in the camera/N[...]

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    90 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index List of My Menu Settings Window Functions (p.24) My Menu (up to 6 items) Deletes from My Menu Applies My Menu to the camera Switches My Menu position Adds to My Menu Closes [My Menu settings] windo w All items that can be appl[...]

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    91 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index List of Capture Window Functions  Displayed items dif fer depending on the mo del and settings of the camera con nected.  For * 1 to * 11 exp lanations, see the next p age. Exposure Level/AEB Level (See next page for det[...]

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    92 92 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index * 1 When using the battery, the ch arge level is displayed. * 2 Displayed only on . Appears after flash cha rging is complete and the cursor is moved to the Shoot button. * 3 Turns on red when shooting was unsuccessful or i[...]

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    93 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index List of Flash Function Settings Window Functions (p.66) * 1 1D X 1D Mk IV 5D Mk III 5D Mk II 7D 60D REBELT4i 650D REBELT3i 600D REBELT2i 550D REBELT3 1100D MULTI flash count 1st curtain sync/ 2nd curtain sync/ Hi-speed sync Fl[...]

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    94 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Flash metering Zoom/focal length Master flash ON/OFF [Save] button Flash exposure compensation amount / Flash output level * 2 Wireless function button [Modeling flash] button Flash mode Wireless radio ID [Load] button Syncro [...]

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    95 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index List of Remote Live View Window (Live View Tab) Functions (p.27) Closes the window Controllers 2 Selects the white balance (p.41) Enlargement display frame Lens drive (p.36) Checks the depth of field (p.40) Shows/hides the his[...]

  • Page 97

    96 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index List of Remote Live View Window (Compose Tab) Functions (p.47) Opens an overlay image (p.47) Overlay image controllers Overlay image filename Overlay image move and display (p.50) Enlarge/reduce slider (p.48) Rotate slider (p.[...]

  • Page 98

    97 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index List of Zoom View Window Functions (p.35) Returns to the [Remote Live View window] Rotates the image Sets the color temperature Moves the display position Moves the display position Controllers 1 Displays the capture window (p[...]

  • Page 99

    98 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index List of Test Shooting Window Functions (p.41) Test shooting button Displays the [Click white balance] window (p.42) Saves the test shot image Enlargement ratio of the image Closes the window Enlargement/reduction of the image [...]

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    99 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Index A Adjusting the Horizontal Alignment of the Camera (Remote Live View Shooting) ................................... .......................... 43 Adjusting the Vertical Alignment of the Camera (Remote Live View Shooting) [...]

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    100 100 1 2 3 4 Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading Images Camera Settings Remote Shooting Reference Preferences Index Remote Live View Window Functions................................................. 35 Adjusting the Horizontal Alignment o f the Camera ....................... 43 Adjusting the Vertical Alignment of the Camera ...........[...]