Specifications
Type
Digital AF/AE single-lens reflex camera with built-in flash
Recording Media
SD card, SDHC card, SDXC memory card
* Compatible with Ultra High Speed (UHS-I) memory cards and Eye-Fi cards.
Image Format
Approx. 22.3mm x 14.9mm (APS-C)
Compatible Lenses
Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)
Lens Mount
Canon EF mount
Back to TopImage Sensor
Type
CMOS Sensor
Pixels
Effective pixels: Approx. 24.20 megapixels
Total pixels: Approx. 24.70 megapixels
Pixel Unit
3.72µm square
Aspect Ratio
3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical)
Color Filter System
RGB primary color filters
Low Pass Filter
Fixed position in front of the image sensor
Dust Deletion Feature
(1) Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
Removes dust adhering to the low-pass filter.
Self-cleaning executed automatically (taking approx. 2 sec.) when power is turned on or off. Manual execution also possible (taking approx. 5 sec.).
(2) Dust Delete Data acquisition and appending
The coordinates of the dust adhering to the low-pass filter are detected by a test shot and appended to subsequent images.
The dust coordinate data appended to the image is used by the provided software to automatically erase the dust spots.
(3) Manual cleaning
Back to TopRecording System
Recording Format
Complies with Design rule for Camera File system 2.0 and Exif 2.30
File Size
3:2
Large: Approx. 24.00 Megapixels (6000 x 4000)
Medium: Approx. 10.60 Megapixels (3984 x 2656)
Small 1: Approx. 5.90 Megapixels (2976 x 1984)
Small 2: Approx. 2.50 Megapixels (1920 x 1280)
Small 3: Approx. 0.35 Megapixels (720 x 480)
RAW: Approx. 24.00 Megapixels (6000 x 4000)
4:3
Large: Approx. 21.30 Megapixels (5328 x 4000)
Medium: Approx. 9.50 Megapixels (3552 x 2664)
Small 1: Approx. 5.30 Megapixels (2656 x 1992)
Small 2: Approx. 2.20 Megapixels (1696 x 1280)
Small 3: Approx. 0.31 Megapixels (640 x 480)
RAW: Approx. 24.00 Megapixels (6000 x 4000)
16:9
Large: Approx. 20.20 Megapixels (6000 x 3368)
Medium: Approx. 8.90 Megapixels (3984 x 2240)
Small 1: Approx. 5.00 Megapixels (2976 x 1680)
Small 2: Approx. 2.10 Megapixels (1920 x 1080)
Small 3: Approx. 0.29 Megapixels (720 x 408)
RAW: Approx. 24.00 Megapixels (6000 x 4000)
1:1
Large: Approx. 16.00 Megapixels (4000 x 4000)
Medium: Approx. 7.10 Megapixels (2656 x 2656)
Small 1: Approx. 3.90 Megapixels (1984 x 1984)
Small 2: Approx. 1.60 Megapixels (1280 x 1280)
Small 3: Approx. 0.23 Megapixels (480 x 480)
RAW: Approx. 24.00 Megapixels (6000 x 4000)
Backup Recording
N/A
File Numbering
The following three types of file numbering method can be set:
(1) Continuous numbering
* The numbering of captured images will continue even after you replace the camera's card.
(2) Auto reset
* When you replace the camera's card, the numbering will be reset to start from 0001. If the new card already contains images, the numbering will continue from the last recorded image in the card.
(3) Manual reset
* Resets the file number to 0001, and creates a new folder automatically.
RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording
Yes
Color Space
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture Style
Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1-3
* In Basic Zone modes, "Auto" is set automatically.
* In Creative Zone modes, you can select or set the Picture Style.
* Default settings for [User Defined 1-3] are [Auto].
Back to TopWhite Balance
Settings
Auto, Preset (Daylight; Shade; Cloudy, Twilight, Sunset; Tungsten light; White Fluorescent Light; Flash), Custom (Approx. 2,000° - 10,000°K), White Balance Correction, and White Balance Bracketing
Auto White Balance
Auto white balance with the image sensor
Color Temperature Compensation
White balance correction:
Blue/amber bias: ±9 levels
Magenta/green bias: ±9 levels
* Correction based on the current WB mode's color temperature.
Color Temperature Information Transmission
Provided
Back to TopViewfinder
Type
Eye-level SLR (with fixed pentamirror)
Coverage
Approx. 95% vertically and horizontally (with Eye point approx. 19mm)
* Coverage is approx. 93% when aspect ratio is set to 16:9.
Magnification
Approx. 0.82x / 23.2° (50mm lens ∞, -1 m-1)
Eye Point
Approx. 19 mm (At -1m-1 from the eyepiece lens center)
Dioptric Adjustment Correction
Adjustable from approx. -3.0 to +1.0 m-1 (dpt)
Focusing Screen
Fixed
Mirror
Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60)
Viewfinder Information
AF information
AF points and focus confirmation
Exposure information
Shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle, exposure warning, flicker detection indicator
Flash information
Flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye reduction light
Image information
Highlight tone priority (D+), maximum burst (1-digit display), white balance correction, SD card information
Depth Of Field Preview
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
Back to TopAutofocus
Type
TTL secondary image-forming, phase-difference detection
AF Points
19 points
All AF points are cross-type at f/5.6
Center AF point is diagonal cross-type at f/2.8
AF Working Range
EV -0.5 - 18 (at room temperature and ISO 100, based on Canon's testing standards)
Focusing Modes
(1) Autofocus
One-Shot AF
Predictive AI Servo AF
AI Focus AF (*Switches between One-Shot AF and AI Servo AF)
*Switches between One-Shot AF and AI Servo AF
(2) Manual focus (MF)
AF Point Selection
(1) Manual selection
(2) Auto selection
* Automatically set in Basic Zone modes.
Selected AF Point Display
Indicated by superimposed display in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor.
AF Assist Beam
Intermittent firing of built-in flash
Effective range: Approx. 13.1 ft. / 4m at center, approx. 11.5 ft. / 3.5m at periphery
* With an EOS-dedicated Speedlite attached, the Speedlite's AF-assist beam is emitted instead.
* Compatible with AF assist-beam (intermittent firing) of 320EX, 270EX II, and 270EX flashes.
Back to TopExposure Control
Metering Modes
7560-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor
Metering with the area divided into 63 segments (9x7)
1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)
2) Partial metering (center, approx. 6.0% of viewfinder)
3) Spot metering (center, approx. 3.5% of viewfinder)
4) Center-weighted average metering
Metering Range
EV 1 - 20 (at 23°C / 73°F with 50mm f/1.8 II lens at ISO 100)
Exposure Control Systems
Creative Zone
(1) Program AE (shiftable)
(2) Shutter-priority AE
(3) Aperture-priority AE
(4) Manual exposure (including bulb)
Basic zone
(1) Scene Intelligent Auto (Program AE / non-shiftable)
(2) Flash Off
(3) Creative Auto
* When background blurring is set, shooting with flash is disabled. When the flash is raised, background blurring cannot be set.
(4) Portrait
(5) Landscape
(6) Close-up
(7) Sports
(8) Special Scene
• Kids
• Food
• Candlelight
• Night Portrait
• Handheld Night Scene
• HDR Backlight Control mode
ISO Speed Range
For Stills:
Manual setting range of ISO 100-12800, expansion to IS 25600 equivalent.
Shooting Mode ISO Settings
Without Flash With Flash
Auto, Flash OFF, Creative Auto, Portrait, Macro, Sports ISO 100–6400 ISO 400*2*3 (excluding Auto, Children, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene)
Landscape ISO 100–1600
Scene Children, Food, Candlelight, Night Portrait, HDR Backlight Control ISO 100–6400
Handheld Night Scene ISO 100–12800
P, TV, Av, M*2 ISO 100–6400*3
With flash ISO 400
*1: Depends on the maximum ISO speed that has been set.
*2: If fill-flash will result in overexposure, the ISO speed can be set to ISO 100 at the maximum.
*3: If you use bounce flash with an external Speedlite in the Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Food, or P mode, the ISO speed is set automatically within ISO 400–ISO 1600 (or up to the maximum limit) to match the brightness.
Exposure Compensation
(1) Manual: ±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
(2) AEB : ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
* If the exposure compensation exceeds ±2 stops, the left or right icon appears in the viewfinder.
* Manual exposure compensation and AEB can be set in combination.
* AEB is set in the following sequence: Standard exposure, decreased exposure, and increased exposure.
* If AEB is used with the self-timer, the three bracketed shots will be taken in succession after the 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay.
AE Lock
(1) Auto AE lock
* In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved.
(2) Manual AE lock
* In the P, Tv, Av, and M modes, enabled with the AE lock button. (Press again to update.)
* Enabled in all metering modes.
Back to TopShutter
Type
Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically-controlled
* Electronic 1st curtain and mechanical 2nd curtain
Shutter Speeds
1/4000 to 30 sec., Bulb (total shutter speed range)
X-sync at 1/200 sec.
Shutter Release
Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self Timer
10-sec. or 2-sec. Delay
Shutter Lag Time
During SW-1 ON, time lag between SW-2 ON and start of exposure: approx. 0.075 sec.
*Approx. 0.100 sec. for Silent Shooting: approx. 0.250 sec. with flash
Time lag between simultaneous SW-1/SW-2 ON and start of exposure: Approx. 0.240 sec.
*Time lag with the aperture stopped down by 3 stops or less (Excludes AF operation time).
*Approx. 0.265 sec. for Silent Shooting
Back to TopExternal Speedlite
Flash Metering
E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative flash metering and average flash metering), FE Lock
Flash Exposure Compensation
±2 stops in 1/3-stop or 1/2-stop increments
FE Lock
Provided
External Flash Settings
(1) External flash function setting
* Flash firing, E-TTL II auto flash system, flash mode, wireless master, zoom, sync setting, flash exposure compensation, FEB, and clear setting.
* With the 600EX-RT, radio wireless transmission control is possible.
(2) External flash C.Fn setting
* The actual setting options for (1) and (2) will differ depending on the Speedlite used.
PC Terminal
Not Provided
Back to TopDrive System
Drive Modes
Single shooting
Continuous shooting
Max. approx. 5.0 fps
* At 1/500 sec. or faster shutter speed, and at the maximum aperture (varies depending on the lens).
Silent single shooting
Silent continuous shooting
Max. approx. 3.0 fps
10-sec. self timer/remote control
2-sec. self-timer
Continuous shooting after 10-sec. self-timer (2 to 10 shots)
Continuous Shooting Speed
High-speed continuous shooting: Max. approx. 5.0 fps
Maximum Burst
Number of Shots Based on 8GB memory Card:
JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 180
JPEG Large/Norma: Approx. 1810 (Full)
Medium/Fine: Approx. 1770 (Full)
Medium/Normal: Approx. 3500 (Full)
S1/Fine: Approx. 2830 (Full)
S1/Normal: Approx. 5320 (Full)
S2: Approx. 5320 (Full)
S3: Approx. 20180 (Full)
RAW: Approx. 7 Shots
RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: 6 Shots
Number of Shots Based on 8GB UHS-I memory card:
JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 940 (Full)
JPEG Large/Norma: Approx. 1810 (Full)
Medium/Fine: Approx. 1770 (Full)
Medium/Normal: Approx. 3500 (Full)
S1/Fine: Approx. 2830 (Full)
S1/Normal: Approx. 5320 (Full)
S2: Approx. 5320 (Full)
S3: Approx. 20180 (Full)
RAW: Approx. 8 Shots
RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: 6 Shots
* The number of possible shots and maximum burst are those obtained with the 8 GB card of Canon's testing standards.
* The file size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst differ depending on shooting conditions (aspect ratio of 3:2, subject, memory card brand, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.).
* Figures appended with an "Full" indicate that continuous shooting is possible until the card becomes full.
Back to TopLive View Functions
Shooting Modes
Still photo shooting and video shooting
Focusing
(1) Hybrid CMOS AF III
* Covers approx. 80% (width) x 80% (height) of the screen area.
(2) Manual focus
*Manual focusing by enlarging images by approx. five to ten times
Metering Modes
Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor.
(1) Evaluative metering (315 zones)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 10.0% of Live View screen)
(3) Spot metering (approx. 2.7% of Live View screen)
(4) Center-weighted average metering
* AE lock possible. The active metering time can be changed.
Metering Range
EV 0 - 20 (at 73°F/23°C at ISO 100); EV 0 - 18 (width Hybrid CMOS AF III at 73°F/23°C at ISO 100)
Grid Display
(1) 3x3
(2) 6x4
Exposure Simulation
Provided
Silent Shooting
Not provided
Back to TopVideo Shooting
File Format
MP4:
Movie: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
* Variable (average) bit rate
Audio: AAC
MOV: MOV format movie cannot be shot. (playback is possible)
File Size
Recording Size:
[Full HD]
Standard: 1920 x 1080 (30 fps/25 fps/24 fps): 216 MB/min.
Lightweight: 1920 x 1080 (30 fps/25 fps): 87 MB/min.
[HD]
Standard: 1280 x 720 (60 fps/50 fps): 187 MB/min.
Lightweight: 1280 x 720 (30 fps/25 fps): 30 MB/min.
[SD]
Standard: 640 x 480 (30 fps/ 25 fps): 66 MB/min.
Lightweight: 640 x 480 (30 fps/ 25 fps): 23 MB/min.
* If the recording time reaches 29 min. 59 sec., the movie shooting stops automatically.
* The file size is 4 GB, and shooting does not stop automatically.
Frame Rates
1920 x 1080 (Full HD): 30p (29.97) / 24p (23.976) / 25p
1280 x 720 (HD): 60p (59.94) / 50p
640 x 480 (SD): 30p (29.97) / 25p
Continuous Shooting Time
MP4 Format
Video Recording Size Total Recording Time File Size
4GB 8GB 16GB
1920 x 1080
30fps
25fps
24fps
Standard 17 min. 35 min 1 hr. 10 min. 216
30fps
25fps
24fps Lightweight 43 min. 1 hr. 26 min. 2 hr. 53 min. 87
1280 x 720 60fps
50fps Standard 20 min. 40 min. 1 hr. 21 min. 187
60fps
50fps Lightweight 2 hr. 5 min. 4 hr. 10 min. 8 hr. 20 min. 30
640 x 480 30fps
25fps Standard 57 min. 1 hr. 55 min. 3 hr. 50 min. 66
30fps
25fps Lightweight 2 hr. 43 min. 5 hr. 26 min. 10 hr. 53 min. 23
* If recording time reaches 29 min. 59 sec., movie shooting stops automatically.
* See Frame Rates section for actual frame rates
Focusing
(1) Hybrid CMOS AF III
* Covers approx. 80% (width) x 80% (height) of the screen area.
(2) Manual focus
* Magnify the image by approx. 5x or approx. 10x and focus manually.
Range
8 bit, 0 - 255
Exposure Control
(1) Program AE for movie shooting
* In Basic Zone modes, P, Av, and Tv modes
* Shutter speed 1/30 - 1/4000 sec. (Signal accumulation time), aperture, and ISO speed automatically set.
(2) Manual exposure
* Shutter speed (signal accumulation time), aperture, and ISO speed (auto/manual) manually set. The shutter speed (signal accumulation time) is limited to 1/4000 sec. at the maximum and to 1/30 sec. at the minimum for 24/25/30 fps or 1/60 sec. or higher for 50/60 fps.
Exposure Compensation
Provided (±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments)
* For video, exposure compensation will not be applied beyond ±3 stops even if the exposure compensation has been set beyond ±3 stops.
* For still photo shooting, the exposure compensation can be set and applied up to ±5 stops.
Back to TopLCD Monitor
Type
TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor with Touch Panel LCD (capacitive type)
Monitor Size
Wide 3.0-inch (Screen aspect ratio of 3:2)
7.7cm diagonal (6.37cm wide, 4.25cm high)
Pixels
Approx. 1,040,000 dots
Coverage
Approx. 100%
Brightness Control
Adjustable to one of seven levels
Coating
Anti-smudge coating
Interface Languages
25 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese)
Back to TopPlayback
Display Format
Single image display
• Single image, basic information, detailed information, histogram display
Index display
• 4/9/36/100 images
Jump display (Image jump w/ Main Dial)
• 1/10/100 images, shooting date, by folder, movies only, stills only, by rating
Highlight Alert
On the detailed information and histogram displays, highlight areas with no image data will blink.
Histogram
Brightness / RGB
Back to TopQuick Control Function
Items
When you press the Quick Control function button under the following conditions, you can set the functions below:
During still photo playback:
Image protect, image rotate, rating, Creative Filters, resize, Cropping, and image jump with Main Dial
During movie playback:
Image protect, rating, and image jump with Main Dial
Back to TopImage Protection and Erase
Protection
Erase protection can be applied/canceled for a single image, all images in a folder, or all images on the card
Erase
Erase single image, erase selected images, erase all images in folder, erase all images on a card, or erase only unprotected images
Back to TopDirect Printing
Compatible Printers
PictBridge-compatible printers
Printable Images
RAW, JPEG, and RAW+JPEG images complying to Design rule for Camera File System
* Movies cannot be printed.
Back to TopDPOF: Digital Print Order Format
DPOF
Complies to DPOF Version 1.1
Back to TopDirect Image Transfer
Compatible Images
Not Provided
Back to TopCustomization
Custom Functions
13 Custom Functions with 41 settings settable with the camera
Custom Controls
Not Provided
My Menu Registration
Up to six top-tier menu options and Custom Function settings can be registered
Back to TopInterface
USB Terminal
For personal computer communication and PictBridge (Hi-Speed USB)
Audio (stereo)/video (NTSC/PAL) output
To connect a GP-E2 GPS Receiver
Video Out Terminal
Type C (Switches automatically to suit the resolution)
Video output: 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 480/60p, 576/50p
* Switches automatically to 1, 2, 3, or 4 to suit the TV
Extension System Terminal
3.5mm diameter stereo mini-jack
Back to TopPower Source
Battery
One Battery Pack LP-E17
* With the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E18, AC power is possible.
* With Battery Grip BG-E18, it is possible to use two Battery Pack LP-E17 units.
Battery Life
1) Camera body only, LP-E17 x1
Shooting Method Temperature Possible Shots
AE 100% AE 50%, FA 50%
Viewfinder Shooting 73°F / 23°C 550 440
32°F / 0°C 470 400
Live View Shooting 73°F / 23°C 200 180
32°F / 0°C 170 150
2) Using Battery Grip BG-E18
Shooting Method Power Source Temperature Possible Shots
AE 100% AE 50%, FA 50%
Viewfinder Shooting LP-E17 x2 73°F / 23°C 1,100
880
32°F / 0°C 940 800
Live View Shooting LP-E17 x2 73°F / 23°C 400 360
32°F / 0°C 340 300
Battery Check
Automatic battery level check when power is turned ON.
Battery level indicated in one of four levels on LCD monitor.
Power Saving
Power turns off after the set time of non-operation elapses
* [Auto power off] settable to 30 sec., 1 min., 2 min., 4 min., 8 min., 15 min. or disable
Date/Time Battery
Built-in secondary battery
It is not replaceable by the user. It recharges when the batter pack is loaded or when the AC adapter is connected. Without any recharging, the backup battery can maintain the date/time for approx. 3 months. The backup battery takes approx. 8 hours to be fully recharged.
Start-up Time
Approx. 0.18 sec. (based on CIPA testing standards)
Back to TopDimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 5.20 x 3.98 x 3.07 in.
Approx. 131.9 x 100.9 x 77.8mm
Weight
Approx. 19.58 oz. / 555g (CIPA standard)
Approx. 17.99 oz. / 510g (Body only)