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EOS 70D (W)
EOS 70D (N)
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The EOS 70D (N) does not have the Wi-Fi function explained in
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Introduction The EOS 70D (W/N) is a high-performance, digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 20.2 effective megapixels, DIGIC 5+, high-precision and high-speed 19-point AF (all cross-type focusing), approx. 7.0 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, Full High-Definition (Full HD) movie shooting, and Wi-Fi function*. The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation at any time, provides many features for demanding shots, and expands
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Compatible Cards The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity: • SD memory cards • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* * UHS-I cards supported. Cards that Can Record Movies When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card with a fast reading/ writing speed as shown in the table. Compression Method (p.265) Card IPB 6 MB/sec. or faster ALL-I (I-only) 20 MB/sec. or faster If you use a slow-writing card when shooting movies, the movie may not be recorded properly. Also, if you
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Item Check List Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. Battery Pack Battery Charger Camera LP-E6 LC-E6/LC-E6E* (with protective cover) (with body cap) Interface Cable Wide Strap EW-EOS70D * Battery Charger LC-E6 or LC-E6E is provided. (The LC-E6E comes with a power cord.) The Instruction Manuals and CD-ROMs provided are listed on the next page. If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses ar
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Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs The instruction manual consists of booklets and electronic manuals (PDF files on the CD-ROM). Basic operations are explained in the booklets. For detailed instructions on all functions and operations, see the detailed version manuals on the CD-ROM. Camera Basic Wi-Fi Function Instruction Manual Instruction Manual* (Basic) Wi-Fi Cautions* Quick Reference Guide * Not provided with the EOS 70D (N). Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM Contains the following manuals in
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Quick Start Guide Insert the battery (p.30). 1 To charge the battery, see page 28. Insert a card (p.31). With the card’s label facing 2 toward the back of the camera, insert it into the card slot. White index Red index Attach the lens (p.40). Align the lens’ white or red mount 3 index with the camera’s mount index of the same color. Set the lens focus mode switch to (p.40). 4 Set the power switch to <1>, then set the Mode Dial to 5 (Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.72). Turn the Mod
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Quick Start Guide Flip out the LCD monitor (p.34). When the LCD monitor displays the 6 date/time/zone setting screens, see page 37. Focus the subject (p.45). Look through the viewfinder and 7 aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway. The camera will focus the subject. If necessary, the built-in flash will be raised. Take the picture (p.45). Press the shutter button completely 8 to take the picture. Review the picture (p.60). 9 The captured image w
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Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this Manual <6> : Indicates the Main Dial. <5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial. <9> : Indicates the Multi-controller and the push direction. <0> : Indicates the Setting button. 0, 9, 7, 8 : Indicates that the corresponding function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of the button. * In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the
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Chapters For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s basic operations and shooting procedures. 2 Introduction 27 Getting Started 1 Basic Shooting 71 2 Setting the AF and Drive Modes 99 3 Image Settings 115 4 Advanced Operations 157 5 187 Flash Photography 6 215 Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 7 Shooting Movies 251 8 Image Playback 289 9 Post-Processing Images 327 10 Sensor Cleaning 339 11 Printing Images 345 12 361 Customizing the Camera 13 393 Reference
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Contents Introduction 2 Compatible Cards............................................................................. 3 Item Check List................................................................................. 4 Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs ................................................... 5 Quick Start Guide ............................................................................. 6 Conventions Used in this Manual..................................................... 8 Chapters...
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Contents Basic Shooting 71 2 A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ...................72 A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) .........................75 7 Disabling Flash .........................................................................77 C Creative Auto Shooting.............................................................78 8: Special Scene Mode .............................................................81 2 Shooting Portraits ................................
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Contents Setting the White Balance ............................................................ 134 O Custom White Balance........................................................ 135 P Setting the Color Temperature ............................................ 137 White Balance Correction............................................................. 138 Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast................................. 140 Setting Noise Reduction...........................................
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Contents Flash Photography 187 6 D Using the Built-in Flash .............................................................188 D Using an External Speedlite......................................................193 Setting the Flash ...........................................................................195 Using Wireless Flash ....................................................................203 Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 215 7 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor..........
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Contents Setting Ratings ............................................................................. 302 Q Quick Control for Playback ..................................................... 304 k Enjoying Movies ..................................................................... 306 k Playing Movies ....................................................................... 308 X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes ................................. 310 Slide Show (Auto Playback) ..............
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Contents Custom Function Settings.............................................................365 C.Fn I: Exposure ........................................................................365 C.Fn II: Autofocus ......................................................................368 C.Fn III: Operation/Others..........................................................375 8: Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus .................................377 8: Custom Controls ..............................
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Index to Features Power AF area selection mode p.103 AF point selection p.105 Charging the battery p.28 AF Microadjustment p.377 Battery check p.36 Manual focusing p.110 Battery information check p.396 Household power outlet p.400 Metering Auto power off p.59 Metering mode p.165 Card Drive Formatting p.57 Drive mode p.111 Release shutter Self-timer p.113 without card p.32 Maximum burst p.119 Lens Recording Images Att aching/Detaching p.40 Creating/Selecting Zoom p.41 a fo
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Index to Features Remote control p.184 Magnified view p.298 Quick Control p.50 Image rot ate p.301 Rating p.302 Exposure Adjustment Movie playback p.308 Exposure compensation p.167 Slide show p.312 AEB p.168 Viewing images on a AE lock p.170 TV set p.316 Safety shif t p.367 Protect p.320 Erase p.322 Flash Touch playback p.299 Built-in flash p.188 External flash p.193 Image Editing Flash function settings p.195 RA W image processing p.328 W ireless shooting p.203 Resize
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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 the nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry and clean 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
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Handling Precautions 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 such as a foreign trip coming up, have the camera checked by your Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly. If you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, or movie shooting for a prolonged period, the camera may become hot. This is not a malfunction. LC
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Nomenclature LCD panel (p.22) Drive mode selection button (p.111) ISO speed AF mode selection button (p.100) setting button (p.120) EF lens mount index (p.40) Metering mode Built-in flash/AF-assist beam (p.188/203) selection button (p.165) EF-S lens mount index (p.40) AF area Flash sync contacts selection mode button Hot shoe (p.193) (p.104) Flash button (p.188) <6> Main Dial (p.46) Microphone (p.269) LCD panel Mode Dial lock-release illumination button button (p.46
