Marketed | March 2008 |
Original Price | Open price |
Type | |
Type | Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash |
Recording Medium | SD memory card, SDHC memory card |
Image Format | 22.2 mm x 14.8 mm |
Compatible Lenses | Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6 times the lens focal length) |
Lens Mount | Canon EF mount |
Image Sensor | |
Type | High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor |
Pixels | Effective pixels: Approx. 12.20 megapixels Total pixels: Approx. 12.40 megapixels |
Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
Color Filter System | RGB primary color filter |
Low-pass Filter | Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable |
Dust deletion feature | (1) Automatic sensor cleaning (2) Manual cleaning of sensor (3) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image |
Recording System | |
Recording Format | Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 |
Image type | JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original), RAW+JPEG |
Simultaneous recording | Provided |
File Size | (1) Large/Fine:Approx. 4.3 MB (4272 x 2848 pixels) (2) Large/Normal:Approx. 2.2 MB (4272 x 2848 pixels) (3)Medium/Fine:Approx. 2.5 MB (3088 x 2056 pixels) (4)Medium/Normal:Approx. 1.3 MB (3088 x 2056 pixels) (5) Small/Fine:Approx. 1.6 MB (2256 x 1504 pixels) (6)Small/Normal:Approx. 0.8 MB (2256 x 1504 pixels) (7) RAW:Approx. 15.3 MB (4272 x 2848 pixels) * Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc. |
File Numbering | (1) Continuous numbering (2) Auto reset (3) Manual reset (the image numbering is reset to 0001, a new folder is created automatically) |
Image Processing | |
Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
Picture Styles | Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1 – 3 |
White balance | Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, white fluorescent light, flash, custom |
Color temperature compensation | White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments White balance bracketing:±3 stops in full-stop increments * Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible |
Color temperature information transmission | Provided |
Noise reduction | Noise reduction for long exposures High ISO speed noise reduction |
Automatic image brightness correction | Auto Lighting Optimizer |
Highlight tone priority | Provided |
Add original image verification data | Provided (Verified by Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3) |
Viewfinder | |
Type | Eye-level pentamirror |
Coverage | Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95% |
Magnification | Approx. 0.87x (-1 m–1 with 50mm lens at infinity) |
Eyepoint | Approx. 19 mm (from eyepiece lens center) |
Built-in dioptric adjustment | -3.0 – +1.0 m–1 (dpt) |
Focusing screen | Fixed, Precision Matte |
Mirror | Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lenses) |
Viewfinder information | AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, exposure level, ISO speed, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), monochrome shooting, white balance correction, maximum burst, SD memory card information |
Depth-of-Field Preview | Enabled with depth-of-field preview button |
Autofocus | |
Type | TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection |
AF Points | 9 AF points |
Metering range | EV -0.5 – 18 (at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100) |
Focusing Modes | One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF) |
AF Point Selection | Automatic selection, manual selection |
Selected AF Point Display | Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor |
AF-assist Beam | Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash Effective range: Approx. 4.0 m/13.1 ft. at center, approx. 3.5 m/11.5 ft. at periphery |
Exposure Control | |
Metering Modes | 35-zone TTL full-aperture metering · Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point) · Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center) · Spot metering (approx. 4% of viewfinder at center) · Center-weighted average metering |
Metering Range | EV 1 – 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) |
Exposure Control | Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash |
ISO speed (Recommended Exposure Index) | Basic Zone modes:ISO 100 – 800 set automatically Creative Zone modes:ISO 100 – 1600 (in 1-stop increments), Auto |
Exposure Compensation | Manual:±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB) AEB:±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
AE Lock | Auto: When focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF Manual : By AE lock button |
Shutter | |
Type | Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter |
Shutter Speeds | 1/4000 sec. to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/200 sec. 1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.) |
Shutter Release | Soft-touch electromagnetic release |
Self-timer | 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay or 10-sec. delay plus continuous shooting |
Remote Control | Remote Switch RS-60E3 Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5 |
Built-in Flash | |
Type | Retractable, auto pop-up flash |
Flash metering | E-TTL II autoflash |
Guide No. | 13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet) |
Recycle time | Approx. 3 sec. |
Flash-ready indicator | Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder |
Flash coverage | 17mm lens angle of view |
Flash exposure compensation | ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
FE lock | Provided |
External Speedlite | |
Compatible flash | EX-series Speedlites |
Flash metering | E-TTL II autoflash |
Flash exposure compensation | ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
FE lock | Provided |
External flash settings | Flash function settings, Flash C.Fn settings |
Zooming to match lens focal length | Provided |
Drive System | |
Continuous shooting speed | Max. approx. 3.5 shots/sec. (single shots possible) |
Maximum burst | JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 53 RAW:Approx. 6 RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 4 * Based on Canon’s testing standards with a 2GB SD memory card, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style * Varies depending on the subject,SD memory card brand, image-recording quality, etc. |
Live View Functions | |
Shooting modes | (1) Live View shooting (2) Remote Live View shooting (with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility) |
Focusing | Manual focus Autofocus (Quick mode, Live mode) |
Metering modes | Evaluative metering with the image sensor |
Metering range | EV 0 – 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) |
Grid display | Provided |
Exposure display | Simulated exposure displayed in real-time |
LCD Monitor | |
Type | TFT color liquid-crystal monitor |
Monitor size | 3.0 in. |
Dots | Approx. 230,000 |
Coverage | Approx. 100% |
Brightness adjustment | 7 levels provided |
Interface languages | 20 |
Image Playback | |
Display format | Single image, Single image + Image-recording quality, shooting information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index, magnified view (approx. 1.5x – 10x), rotated image, image jump (by 1/10/100 images, or shooting date) |
Highlight alert | Provided (Overexposed highlights blink) |
Power Source | |
Battery | Battery Pack LP-E5 (Quantity 1) * AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5 * With Battery Grip BG-E5, size-AA batteries can be used |
Battery life | At 73°F/23°C:No Flash/600 50% Flash Use/500 At 0°C / 32°F: No Flash/500 50% Flash Use/400 * The above figures apply with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E5 * The figures above are based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards |
Battery Check | Auto |
Power Saving | Provided. Power turns off after 30 sec., 1, 2, 4, 8, or 15 min. |
Date/time backup battery | Built-in secondary battery |
Startup time | Approx. 0.1 sec. (Based on CIPA testing standards) |
Dimensions and Weight | |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9 mm / 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 in. |
Weight | Approx. 475 g / 16.8 oz. (body only) |
Operating Environment | |
Operating Temperature Range | 0°C – 40°C / 32°F – 104°F |
Operating Humidity Range | 85% or less |
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Overview | |
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Type | Digital single-lens reflex camera |
Lens | |
Lens | Canon EF lens mount, Canon EF-S lens mount |
Sensor/medium | |
Sensor | CMOSAPS-C 22.2 mm × 14.8 mm (1.6× conversion factor) |
Maximum resolution | 12.2 effective megapixels, 4,272 × 2,848 |
ASA/ISO range | ISO 100 to 1600 |
Storage | Secure Digital card Secure Digital High Capacity |
Focusing | |
Focus modes | One-shot, predictive AI servo, automatic switching autofocus; manual focus |
Focus areas | 9 AF points |
Exposure/metering | |
Exposure modes | Automatic shiftable programme, shutter-priority, aperture-priority, auto depth-of-field, full auto, programmed modes, manual, E-TTL II autoflash, programme AE |
Full aperture TTL, 35-zone SPC | |
Metering modes | Spot, evaluative, partial (approx. 9% at center of viewfinder), centre-weighted average |
Flash | |
Flash | E-TTL II automatic built-in pop-up, 13 m ISO 100 guide number, 27 mm (equivalent in 35 format) lens focal length coverage; compatible with Canon EX Series Speedlite external hotshoe-mount flashes |
Shutter | |
Shutter | focal-plane, vertical travel, mechanical |
Shutter speed range | 1/4000 s to 30 s, 1/200 s X-sync |
Continuous shooting | 3.5 frames/s for 53 JPEG frames or 6 raw frames |
Viewfinder | |
Viewfinder | Eye-level pentamirror SLR, 95% coverage, 0.87× magnification |
Image processing | |
Custom WB | Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten light, white fluorescent light, flash, manual, user-set |
WB bracketing | ±3 stops in 1-stop increments |
General | |
Rear LCD monitor | 3.0 in (76 mm) color TFT LCD, 230,000 pixels |
Battery | LP-E5 battery pack |
Dimensions | 128.8 mm × 97.5 mm × 61.9 mm (5.07 in × 3.84 in × 2.44 in) (W × H × D) |
Weight | 475 g (16.8 oz) (body only) |
Made in | Japan |
Released | March 2008 |
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