User manual CANON EOS 40D

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL ENGLISH INSTRUCTION MANUAL Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS 40D is a high-performance, digital SLR camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with 10. 10 effective megapixels, DIGIC III, high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF (all cross-type points), and high-speed 6. 5 fps continuous shooting. The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation at anytime, provides many features for demanding shoots, and expands shooting possibilities with system accessories. It also incorporates a Self Cleaning Sensor Unit called the EOS Integrated Cleaning System to remove dust on the sensor. Take a few test shots to familiarize yourself with the camera With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how they come out. [. . . ] selected AF point. * When the lens' focus mode switch is set to <MF>, AE lock is applied at the center AF point. 95 Bulb Exposures When bulb is set, the shutter stays open while you hold down the shutter button completely, and closes when you let go of the shutter button. Use bulb exposures for night scenes, fireworks, the heavens, and other subjects requiring long exposures. 1 Set the Mode Dial to <a>. the "buLb. " 2 SetWhile shutteratspeed topanel, turn looking the LCD the <6> dial to select "buLb. " The next setting after "30"" is "buLb. " the 3 SetTo setdesired aperture and shoot. the aperture, set the power switch to <J>, and turn the <5> dial. The elapsed exposure time (sec. ) will be indicated on the LCD panel by the same indicator used for the shots remaining. Since bulb exposures have more noise than usual, the image may look rough or grainy. noise reduction) is set to [1:Auto] or [2:On], noise generated by the bulb exposure can be reduced. (p. 156) For bulb exposures, using Remote Switch RS-80N3 or Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 (both sold separately) is recommended. U LCD Panel Illumination Each time you press the <U> button, the LCD panel illumination will turn on or off (9). During a bulb exposure, pressing the shutter button completely will turn off the LCD panel illumination. 96 Bulb Exposures Using the Eyepiece Cover If you take a picture without looking at the viewfinder, light entering the eyepiece can throw off the exposure. To prevent this, use the eyepiece cover attached to the camera strap. 1 Remove the eyecup. From the bottom of the eyecup, push it upward. Cover. 2 Attaching the Eyepiece down into Slide the eyepiece cover the eyepiece groove to attach it. Connecting the Remote Switch You can connect Remote Switch RS-80N3 or Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 (both sold separately) or any EOS accessory equipped with an N3-type terminal to the camera and shoot with it. To operate the accessory, refer to its instruction manual. 1 Open the terminal cover. To disconnect the plug, grasp the plug's silver part and pull out. 97 Mirror LockupN Although using the self-timer or Remote Switch can prevent camera shake, using mirror lockup to prevent camera vibrations can also help when you use a super telephoto lens or shoot close ups. When [8C. Fn III -7] (Mirror lockup) is set to [1:Enable] (p. 160), shooting with mirror lockup will be possible. 1 Focus the subject, press the shutter button completely and release it. The mirror will swing up. 2 Press the shutter button completely again. The picture is taken and the mirror goes back down. In very bright light such as at the beach or ski slope on a sunny day, take the picture promptly after mirror lockup. If you use bulb exposures, the self-timer, and mirror lockup in combination, keep pressing the shutter button completely (self-timer delay time + bulb exposure time). When [1:Enable] is set, single shooting will take effect even if the drive mode is continuous. When the self-timer is set to <j> or <l>, the picture will be taken after 10 sec. The mirror locks up, and after 30 seconds, it will go back down automatically. For mirror lockup shots, using Remote Switch RS-80N3 or Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 (both sold separately) is recommended. 98 Using the Built-in Flash E-TTL II autoflash obtains high-precision and consistent flash shots. Using the Built-in Flash in the Basic Zone If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-up automatically in low-light or backlit conditions. (except in <3> <5> <7> modes) Using the Built-in Flash in the Creative Zone Regardless of the light level, you can press the <D> button to pop-up and fire the built-in flash whenever desired. If the built-in flash has popped up, you can push it back down with your fingers. - 1/250 sec. ) and aperture are set automatically. s : Enables you to set the desired shutter speed (30 sec. The flash exposure will be set automatically to match the aperture that was set automatically. [. . . ] For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or your household waste disposal service. For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE products, please visit www. canon-europe. com/environment. (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) 189 Index A AC Adapter Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Access lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 A-DEP (Automatic depth-of-field AE). . . . . . . . . . 91 Adobe RGB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 AE lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). . . . 94 AF Focusing AF start <AF-ON> button. . . . . . . . 32, 160 AF stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 AI Focus AF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Aperture-priority AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Auto play (auto playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Auto power off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Auto rotate of vertical image . . . . . . . . . 126 Autofocus Focusing Av (Aperture-priority AE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Camera user settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Index B Basic Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Battery Power Battery check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Battery Grip BG-E2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Beeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Black-and-white image . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62, 64 Bracketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71, 94, 155 Bulb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Noise reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 D Date Date/Time Date/Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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