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Icons in This Guide

Indicates the Main dial.
Indicates the Quick control dial.
Indicates the direction to press the cross keys ().
Indicates the Multi-controller.
Indicates the lens control ring.
Indicates the Quick Control/Set button.
* Indicates the duration (in * seconds) of the operation for the button you pressed, as timed after you release the button.
  • In addition to the above, the icons and symbols used on the camera's buttons and displayed on the screen are also used in this guide when discussing relevant operations and functionality.
Still photo icon to the right of the titles indicates features for still photo shooting.
Movie icon to the right of the titles indicates features for movie recording.
to the right of titles indicates functions only available in Creative Zone modes.
Link Links to pages with related topics.
Caution

Warning to prevent shooting problems.

Supplemental information

Supplemental information.

Tips Tips or advice for better shooting.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting advice.

Basic Assumptions for Operating Instructions

  • Before following any instructions, make sure the power switch is set to Power on () and the Multi-function lock feature is off ().
  • It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are set to their defaults.
  • Illustrations in this guide show the camera with the RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM lens attached as an example.
  • Sample photos in this guide are only for illustration.
  • In references to using EF or EF-S lenses, it is assumed that a mount adapter is used.