Canon EOS 550D User manual

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The EOS REBEL T2iiEOS 550D is a high+performance, digital single+
lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with 18.0
effective megapixels, DIGIC 4, high+precision and high+speed 9-point
AF, approx. 3.7 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and Full
HD (Full High+Definition) movie shooting.
The camera is highly responsive for shooting at anytime, provides many
functions fitted for advanced shooting, and offers many other features.
Take 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. You can then better understand the camera.
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the Safety Warnings
(p.233, 234) and Handling Precautions (p.12,13).
Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability
After shooting, playback and check whether the images have been
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon
cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.
Copyrights
Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded
images of people and certain subjects for anything but private
enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions,
etc, may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.
This camera is compatible with SD memory cards, SDHC memory
_'_ cards, and SDXC memory cards, This manual will refer to all these
_C cards as just "card."
* The camera does not come with a card for record+rig images.
Please purchase it separately,
Item Check List
Before starting, check that all the following items have been included
with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
Buttery Pack Buttery Charger
Camera LP°E8 LC°E8fLC-E8E*
(with eyecup and body uap) (with protective cover)
Wide Strup _nterface cubic Stereo AV Cubic
EW°100DB tl_ AVC-DC400ST
EOS DiGiTAL Software Instruction Camera
Solution Disk MunuuJ hstruction Manual
(Software) (this booklet)
* Battery Charger LC-E8 or LC-E8E is provided. (The LC-E8E comes with a
power cord.)
® If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included.
® Depending on the Lens Kit type, the lens instruction manual might also be
included.
® Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Conventions Used in this Manual
Icons in this Manual
<_> Indicates the Main Dial.
<AV> <_> Indicates the <_:_> cross keys.
<_> Indicates the setting button.
G4, 66, (_10, ©16 Indicates that the respective function remains
active for4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec.
respectively after you let go of the button.
* Inthis manual, the icons and markings indicatin9 the camera's buttons, dials,
andsettings correspond to the icons andmarkings on the camera and onthe
LCD monitor.
_]_ : Indicates a function which can be changed by pressing the
<MENU> button and changing the setting.
¢_ : When shown on the upper right of the page, it indicates that the
function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.20).
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Tip or advice for better shooting.
? : Problem-solving advice.
@ : Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
Basic Assumptions
_ All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch
has already been set to <ON> (p.27).
_ It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are
set to the default.
_ For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached
with an EF=S18=55mm f/3.5=5.6 IS lens.
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Chapters
For first4ime DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 e×pJain the camera's
basic operations and shooting procedures.
introduction 2
Camera basics,
Getting Started 23
Basic Shooting and image PJayback
4s
Fully automatic shooting for different subjects.
Creative Shooting 59
Basic shooting features for specific types of subjects.
Advanced Shooting 77
4' ,Advanced shooting features,
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting} 107
8 ShootingMovie, 123
7 ,andy_eato,e, 137
Convenient menu-based functions,
image Playback 155
9 Printing images 175
10 Cu,tomi,ingtheCame,a 18,
11 *efe_enoe =1
End Pages: Quick Reference Guide and 8oftware 8tart Guide 243
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Contents
Item Check List .................................................................................................. 3
Conventions Used in this Manual ...................................................................... 4
Chapters ............................................................................................................ 5
Contents at a Gtance ....................................................................................... 10
Handling Precautions ...................................................................................... 12
Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................ 14
Nomenclature .................................................................................................. 16
Charging the Battery ....................................................................................... 24
Installing and Removing the Battery ................................................................ 26
Turning on the Power ...................................................................................... 27
Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................... 29
Selecting the Interface Language .................................................................... 30
Installing and Removing the SD Card ............................................................. 3I
Attaching and Detaching a Lens ..................................................................... 33
About the Lens Image Stabilizer ...................................................................... 35
Basic Operation ............................................................................................... 36
_} Using the Quick Control Screen ................................................................ 38
Menu Operations .................................................................................. 40
Formatting the Card ......................................................................................... 42
Switching the LCD Monitor Display ................................................................. 44
[:::::]Fully Automatic Shooting ........................................................................... 46
[:::::]Full Auto Techniques ................................................................................. 48
_:_ Disabling Flash .......................................................................................... 49
_'_Shooting Portraits ....................................................................................... 50
Shooting Landscapes ................................................................................ 5I
_ Shooting Close-ups .................................................................................... 52
_.. Shooting Moving Subjects ......................................................................... 53
Shooting Portraits at Night ......................................................................... 54
_} Creative Auto Shooting ............................................................................. 55
Image Playback ......................................................................................... 58
Contents
P:ProgramAE................................................................................................60
lSO:ChangingtheISOSpeed.........................................................................62
UsingtheBuilt-inFlash................................................................................64
AF:ChangingtheAFMode.............................................................................66
mSelectingtheAFPoint...............................................................................68
MF:ManualFocusing...................................................................................69
ContinuousShooting..................................................................................70
®UsingtheSelf-timer....................................................................................71
SettingtheImage-recordingQuality.................................................................72
_.[,_SelectingaPictureStyte..........................................................................75
Tv:ActionShots.............................................................................................78
Av:ChangingtheDepthofField....................................................................80
DepthofFieldPreview..................................................................................82
M:ManualExposure.......................................................................................83
A@EP:AutomaticDepth-of-FieldAE................................................................85
E_3ChangingtheMeteringMode.....................................................................86
Av__ SettingExposureCompensation.......................................................87
AutoExposureBracketing................................................................................89
_[,_.CustomizingaPictureStyle.....................................................................91
_s.RegisteringaPictureStyle.......................................................................94
SettingtheColorSpace...................................................................................96
%AELock......................................................................................................97
%FELock.......................................................................................................98
WE}:SettingtheWhiteBalance.......................................................................99
wB
+,oWhiteBatanceCorrection.........................................................................10!
AutoLightingOptimizer..................................................................................103
LensPeripheralIlluminationCorrection.........................................................104
PreventingCameraShake.............................................................................106
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Contents
Shooting with the LCD Monitor ............................................................... 108
Shooting Function Settings ........................................................................... 111
Using AF to Focus ......................................................................................... 1I3
Focusing Manually ......................................................................................... 120
_ Shooting Movies ...................................................................................... 124
Shooting Function Settings ........................................................................... 130
Handy Features ............................................................................................. 138
Silencing the Beeper .................................................................................. 138
Card Reminder ........................................................................................... 138
Setting the Image Review Time ................................................................. 138
Setting the Auto Power-off Time ................................................................. 139
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness ....................................................... 139
FiIe Numbering Methods ............................................................................ 140
Auto Rotation of VertJcat images ................................................................ 142
DiSR Checking Camera Settings ................................................................ 143
Rever_ing the Camera to the Default Settings ............................................ 144
Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically ...................... 146
Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color ........................................... 146
Setting the Flash ........................................................................................... 147
'I:_ Automatic Sensor Cleaning ................................................................... 150
Appending Dust Deiete Data ......................................................................... 15I
Manual Sensor Cleaning ............................................................................... 153
_ Searching for images Quickty .............................................................. 156
_/(_ Magnified View .................................................................................... 158
Rotating the Image ................................................................................... 159
_ Enjoying Movies ...................................................................................... 160
%iraPtaying Movies ........................................................................................ 162
Editing the Movie's First and Last Scenes ............................................... 164
Contents
SlideShow(AutoPlayback)...........................................................................165
ViewingtheImagesonTV.............................................................................167
BProtectingImages....................................................................................170
ErasingImages.........................................................................................171
DISRShootingInformationDisplay................................................................I73
PreparingtoPrint...........................................................................................176
f_ Printing ...................................................................................................... 178
Trimming the Image .................................................................................... 183
_ Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ........................................................... 185
Direct Printing with DPOF .............................................................................. 188
Setting Custom Functions .............................................................................. 190
Custom Function Settings .............................................................................. 192
Registering My Menu ..................................................................................... 198
Setting Copyright Information ......................................................................... I99
When Autofocus Fails .................................................................................... 202
Using a Household Power Outlet ................................................................... 203
Remote Control Shooting ............................................................................... 204
External Speedlites ........................................................................................ 206
Using Eye-Fi Cards ........................................................................................ 208
Function Availability Table according to Shooting Modes .............................. 210
Menu Settings ................................................................................................ 212
System Map ................................................................................................... 216
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................................... 218
Error Codes .................................................................................................... 224
Specifications ................................................................................................. 225
Index .............................................................................................................. 237
N_a'
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Contents at a Glance
® Shoot automatically _,_po45 - 57 (BasicZonemodes)
_ Shoot continuously ,_ p,50, 53, 70 (_ Continuous shooting)
_ Takea picture of yourself in a group ,_ po71 Self-timer)
® Freeze the action
® BJur the action @ p.78 (Tv Shutter-priorityAE)
® BJur the background
® Keep the background in sharp focus _? poS0 (Av Aperture-priorityAE)
® Adjust theimage brightness (exposure),_;_,p.87 (Exposurecompensation)
® Shoot in low Hght @ p.46, 62, 64 (_ Flashphotography)
® Shoot without flash _ po49 (_ FlashOff)
® Photograph fireworks at night @ po84 (Bulbexposure)
_ Shoot while viewing the LODmonitor @ po108 (_ LiveViewshooting)
® Shoot movies ,,,;_,pot24 (',_, Movie shooting)
¢_ Shoot with image effects
matching the subject
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_'_ p.75 (Selecting a Picture Style)
® Make a Jarge-size print of the picture ,_ [3.72 (_L, _L, _)
_ Take many pictures ,,7,po72 (iS, _S)
_ Change the point of focus ,,i_[3.68 (m AFpointselection)
_ Shoot a moving subject ,,,;_,[3.53, 67 (AJServoAF)
_, View the images with the camera ,_ [3,58 (_ Playback)
_ Search for pictures quickty ,_ [3,156 (_ Indexdisplay)
®_Prevent important images
from accidentaI deIetion ,,_,[3.170 ([_ Imageprotect)
_ DeJete unnecessary images _,_[3ot7t (_ Delete)
_; View the images on a TV set ,@,[3.167 (VideoOUT)
®_Set the LCD brightness ,,,;_,[3.139 (LCDbrightness)
_; Print pictures easily _,_[3.175 (Directprinting)
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Handling Precautions
Camera Care
_ This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical
shock.
¢_The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you
accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest
Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the
camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.
¢_Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such
as a magnet or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving the camera near
anything emitting strong radio waves such as a large antenna. Strong
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.
¢_Do not leave the camera in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlighL
High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.
¢_The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to
disassemble the camera yourself.
¢_Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and
focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean
the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest
Canon Service Center.
¢_Do not touch the camera's electrical contacts with your fingers_ This is to
prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera
misoperation.
¢_If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room,
condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent
condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to
the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.
¢_If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid
damaging the camera. If there is condensation, remove the lens, card and
battery from the camera, and wait until the condensation has evaporated
before using the camera.
¢_If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery
and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the
camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to
check that the camera is still working.
¢_Avoid storing the camera where there are corrosive chemicals such as a
darkroom or chemical lab.
¢_If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions
before using it. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is
an important shoot coming up, have the camera checked by your Canon
dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly.
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Handling Precautions
LCO Monitor
® Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision
technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there might be a few dead
pixels among the remaining 0.0!% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying
only black or red, etc. are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images
recorded.
® If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occur
where you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is only
temporary and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days.
® In low or high temperatures, the LCD monitor display may seem slow or it
might look black. It will return to normal at room temperature.
Cards
To protect the card and its recorded data, note the following:
® Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject it to excessive force,
physical shock, or vibration.
® Do not store or use the card near anything having a strong magnetic field
such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to having
static electricity.
® Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
® Store the card in a case.
® Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
Lens
After detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens Contacts
caps or put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
Cautions During Prolonged Use
If you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, or
movie shooting for a prolonged period, the camera may
become hot. Although this is not a malfunction, holding the
hot camera for a long period can cause slight skin burns.
About smear adhering to the front of the sensor
Besides dust entering the camera from outside, in rare cases lubricant from the
camera's internal pants may adhere to the front of the sensor. In case visible
spots still remain after the automatic sensor cleaning, having the sensor cleaned
by a Canon Service Center is recommended.
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Quick Start Guide
Insert the battery. (p.26)
Tochargethe battery,see page24
Attach the lens. (p.33)
Align the lens' white or red index with
the camera's index in the matching
color.
Set the Jens focus mode switch
to <AF>. (p,331
Open the slot cover and
insert a card. (p.311
With the card's UabeNfacing you,
insert it into the slot.
r switch to <ON>.
27)
When the LCD monitor displays the
Date/Time setting screen, see page
29.
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Quick Start Guide
Set the Mode DiaJ to <0> (FUJI
Auto). (p.46)
All the necessary camerasettings will
be set automatically.
Focus the subject. (p.37)
Look through the viewfinder and aim the
viewfinder center over the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway, and
the camera will focus the subjec[.
If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-
up automatically.
Take the picture. (p.37)
Press the shutter button completehy to
take the picture.
Review the pictuce. (p.138)
The captured image will be displayed
for approx. 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
T0 display the image again, press the
[_j> button (p.58).
® The shooting settings displayed on the LCD monitor will turn off
when your eye nears the viewfinder eyepiece.
® To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see page 107.
® To delete an image, see 'Erasing Images" (p.171).
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Nomenclature
The names in bold indicate the parts mentioned up until the "Basic
Shooting and Image Piayback" section,
Mode D[a_ d_t4_:_f_ash/AF-assist beam
Power ew_teh
<iS0> ISO speed --
setting button (p,62)
Red-eye
(p,64t147)
(p,33)
} Lens mount i_dex {p,33)
(p,206)
p_ane
mark (p,52)
mour_t
(p,23)
(p,134)
Mirror (p,106,153)
Contacts
Body cap (p,33)
Lens lock p
........Lens re_eaee button
(p.34}
bu_on (p,82)
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Nomenclature
Eyecup (p,205) ....................
Vie,a_inde r eyepie_:e
se_ings d_sp_ay
bu_on
(p,44A10,126,
143,173)
button (p,40)
LCD monffor
(pA0,139)
< Av[_> Aperture/
Exposure compensation
button (p,83t87)
Tripod
<_t_ > Qu_ek Contro_ button/S
Direct pdnt button (p,38/181 )
<_> Settin(
<_t¢-> Cross keys (p,40)
<_& WB> White batance selection button (p.99)
<V _;_-> Picture Style selection button (p35)
....................Dioptde adjustment knob (p,36)
<_> Live View shooting/
Movie shooting button
(p,108t124)
<,,X-t_-% > AE lock,'
FE lock button/
Index/Reduce button
(p.97/98/156/158,183)
AF point selectiont
Magnify button
(p_68t158,183)
Speaker
(p,162)
cover(p,31)
(p,203)
larep (p.32)
Battery compartn'lent
cover release _ever (p,26)
compartment cover
(p,26)
:@> Erase button (p,171)
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Nomenclature
Shooting Settings DispJay
Exposure levelindicator Aperture
Exposure compensation amount (p,87) /_ Main DiaJ pointer (p77)
AEB range (p,89) speed (p,62)
Shutter s exposure
compensation (p.88)
PictureStyle (p,75) --
Shooting mode --
Image_recording --
quality (p,72)
L Large/Fine
a_L LargetNormal
M MediumtFine
Auto
_÷: Daylight
1_, Shade
IL Cloudy
;_ Tungsten light
White fluorescent light
Flash
_o_ Custom
#B White balance correction (p,101 >
White balance bracketing (p,102)
Eye-Fi transmission status* (p,208) --
Batte_ check (p.28> --
* Displayed if an Eye-Fi card is used.
(p,194)
Auto Lighting
Optimizer (p,103)
ip.70,71 )
E] S_ng_e shooting
Continuous
shootb_ 9
_@ Seff-t_med
Remote contro_
®2 Seif4imer:2 sec
Oc Seff-4[rner:
Continuous
-- Shots remaining
-- Shots remaining during
WB bracketing
-- Se_f4imer countdown
-- Bulb exposure time
-- Metedng mode (p.86>
[_] Evaluative me_dng
C_ Partial metering
8-3 Spot metering
[3 Center*weighted
average metering
-- AF mode (p,66)
ONE SHOT One_Shot AF
At FOCUS Ai FocusAF
AI SERVO AI Servo AF
MF Manual Focusing
The display willshow only the settings currently applied.
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Nomenclature
V+ewfinder information
Spot metering circle m _AF point activation indicator <->
AEB in-progress
<_>
Improper FE lock
warning
<_H> High+speed sync
(FP flash)
<_> FE lock/
FEB in-progress
<_>
compensation
[]
[]
[]
<BO>
ISO speed
<_B>
White balance
correction
I> FOCBIS
eonf_rmat_on
1_9ht
burst
--< 8/W > Monochrome shooting
-- ISO speed
Highlight tone pnedty
Exposure compensation amount
AEB range
Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator
Shutter speed --
FE tock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Bu_t°in flash re_!y_!_n 9 (_ buSY)
Card fa_ warning (FULL)
Card error warning (Err)
No card warning (Card)
The display will show only the settings currently applied,
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Nomenclature
Mode Dial
The Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes, Creative Zone modes,
and Movie shooting mode.
Creative Zone
These modes give you more control for
shooting various subjects.
P : Program AE (p.60)
Tv : Shutter-priorityAE (p.78)
Av : Aperture-priority AE (p.80)
M : Manual exposure (p.83)
A-DEP: Automatic depth-of4ield
AE (p.85)
Basic Zone
All you do is press the shutter button.
Fully-automatic shooting suiting the
subject.
[:_: Full Auto (p.46)
_: Creative Auto (p.55)
2O
Image Zone
: Flash Off (p.49)
_'_ : Portrait (p.50)
: Landscape (p.51)
:Close-up (p.52)
_: Sports (p.53)
: Night Portrait (p.54)
_,,. Movie shooting
(p.123)
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