About This Guide

Icons in This Guide

Control dial Indicates the Control dial.
Up key
Down key
Left key
Right key		 Indicates the direction to press the cross keys Cross keys.
Ring Indicates the Control ring.
Quick Control/Set Indicates the Quick Control/Set button.
Timer* 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.
The Right arrow to the right of the titles indicates features for still photo shooting.
The Right arrow to the right of the titles indicates features for movie recording.
to the right of titles indicates functions only available in Creative Zone modes (P, Tv, Av, or M).
Link Links to pages with related topics.
Warning

Warning to prevent shooting problems.

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Supplemental information

Supplemental information.

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

Basic Assumptions for Operational Instructions and Sample Photos

  • Instructions apply to the camera with the power on ().
  • It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are set to their defaults.
  • Sample photos in this guide are only for illustration.