JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording provided. Backup image recording enabled (Same image recordable on CF card standards)
Image Format
JPEG, RAW
File Size
(1) Large/Fine: Approx. 4.6MB (4,368 x 2,912) (2) Large/Normal 2.3MB (4,368 x 2,912) (3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 2.7MB (3,168 x 2,112) (4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.4MB (3,168 x 2,112) (5) Small/Fine: Approx. 2.0MB (2,496 x 1,664) (6) Small/Normal: Approx. 1.0MB (2,496 x 1,664) (7) RAW: Approx. 12.9MB (4,368 x 2,912)
Folders
Folder creation/selection enabled
File Numbering
(1) Continuous numbering (2) Auto reset (3) Manual reset
Color Space
Selectable between sRGB and Adobe RGB
Image-processing Parameters
Six preset Picture Style settings plus three user-defined custom Picture Style function with individual adjustments for sharpness, contrast, saturation and color tone
Interface
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, NTSC/PAL for video output
White Balance
Settings
Auto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy/Twilight/Sunset, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash), Manual (Custom, Color Temperature)
Auto White Balance
Auto white balance with the image sensor
Color Temperature Compensation
White balance bracketing: +/-3 stops in full-stop increments
White Balance Correction: Blue/Amber bias +/- 9 levels
Magenta/Green bias +/- 9 levels
Blue/Amber bias and Magenta/Green bias cannot be set together during White Balance Bracketing
Viewfinder
Type
Eye-level SLR with fixed pentaprism
Coverage
Approx. 96% horizontally and vertically (coverage against JPEG Large)
Magnification
0.71x (-1 dpt with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint
20mm
Dioptric Adjustment Correction
-3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Focusing Screen
Standard focusing screen: Ee-A
Mirror
Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF 600mm f/4 or shorter lens)
Viewfinder Information
AF (AF points, focus confirmation light), Exposure (shutter speed, aperture, spot metering circle, exposure level, AE lock, exposure compensation, AEB level), Flash (flash ready, red-eye reduction lamp on, high-speed sync, FE lock, FEB shooting, flash exposure compensation, insufficient flash warning during FE lock), White balance correction, Maximum burst, CF card full warning, CF card error warning, No CF card warning
Depth-of-Field Preview
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button (with Speedlite 580EX, 550EX, 430EX, MR-14EX, or MT-24EX, pressing the depth-of-field preview button fires a modeling flash)
Eyepiece Shutter
None (eyepiece cover provided on strap)
Autofocus
Type
TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor
AF Points
9 AF points (plus 6 invisible Supplemental AF points)
AF Working Range
EV -0.5-18 (at ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F)
Focusing Modes
Autofocus, (One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF (automatic switching between One-Shot/Predictive AI Servo AF)), Manual Focus (MF)
AF Point Selection
Manual selection, Automatic selection
Selected AF Point Display
Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD screen
AF-assist Beam
Emitted by the dedicated Speedlite
Exposure Control
Metering Modes
Max. aperture TTL metering with 35-zone SPC
(1) Evaluative metering (link to all AF points)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 8% of viewfinder)
(3) Spot metering (approx. 3.5% of viewfinder)
(4) Center-weighted average metering
Metering Range
EV 1-20 (at 68°F/20°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100)
Exposure Control Systems
Program AE (Shiftable), Shutter speed-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Full Auto, E-TTL II autoflash program AE, Manual exposure
ISO Speed Range
Equivalent to ISO 100-1600 (in 1/3-stop increments), ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 50 and 3200
Exposure Compensation
(1) Manual, (2) AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)Bracketing range: ±2 stops in 1/2- or 1/3-stop increments
AE Lock
Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
Manual: By AE lock button
Shutter
Type
Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically-controlled
Shutter Speeds
1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3-stop increments), X-sync at 1/200 sec.
Shutter Release
Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self-timer
10 sec. delay
Remote Control
Remote control with N3 type terminal
External Speedlite
EOS External Flash or Dedicated Speedlites
E-TTL II autoflash with EX-series Speedlite
PC Terminal
Provided
Drive System
Drive Modes
Single, Continuous (approx. 3 fps), Self-timer
Continuous Shooting Speed
Approx. 3 fps (at 1/250 sec. or faster for all recording quality settings)
Single image, 9-image index, Magnified zoom (approx. 1.5x to 10x), Auto play, Auto play right after shooting, Rotated, Jump
Highlight Alert
In the single image (INFO) mode, the highlight portions containing no image information will blink
Image Protection and Erase
Protection
A single image can be protected or unprotected
Erase
A single image or all images stored in a CF card can be erased if they are unprotected
Direct Printing from the Camera
Enabled
Compatible Printers
CP Direct, Inkjet direct, and PictBridge-compatible printers
Settings
Printable images: JPEG images (Print ordering enabled with DPOF version 1.1)
New Features
Dust Delete Feature
None
Picture Style
N/A
Recording Time
N/A
Power Source
Battery
One Battery Pack BP-511A/BP-514/BP-511/BP-512
Number of Shots
Approx. 800 (68°F/20°C), approx. 400 (32°F/0°C)
* The above figures comply with CIPA standard and apply when a fully-charged Battery Pack BP-511A is used.
Battery Check
Automatic
Power Saving
Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30 min.
Back-up Battery
One CR2016 Lithium Battery
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)
6.0 x 4.4 x 3.0 in./152 x 113 x 75mm
Weight
28.6 oz./810g (Body only. Battery: 2.9 oz./82g)
Operating Environment
Operating Temperature Range
32-104°F/0-40°C
Operating Humidity Range
85% or less
Note: Note: All the specifications above are based on Canon’s testing standards.The camera’ s specifications and physical appearance are subject to change without notice.
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