Canon EOS 200D User manual

Instruction Manual

ENGLISH

www.canon.com/icpd

Instruction manuals (PDF files) and software can be

downloaded from the Canon website (p.4, 445).

The EOS 200D is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine-

detail CMOS sensor with approx. 24.2 effective megapixels, DIGIC 7,

high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF, maximum continuous

shooting speed of approx. 5.0 shots/sec., Live View shooting, Full High-

Definition (Full HD) movie shooting, and Wi-Fi/NFC/Bluetooth (wireless

communication) function.

Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following

To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety

Precautions” (p.22-24) and “Handling Precautions” (p.25-27). Also, read

this manual carefully to ensure that you use the camera correctly.

Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further

Familiarize Yourself with the Camera

While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how they

come out. You can then better understand the camera. Be sure to store

this manual safely, too, so that you can refer to it again when necessary.

Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability

After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been

properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the

images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon

cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.

Copyrights

images or copyrighted music and images with music on the memory

card for anything other than private enjoyment. Also be aware that

certain public performances, exhibitions, etc. may prohibit photography

even for private enjoyment.

Introduction

Before starting, check that all the following items are included with your

camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.

* Battery Charger LC-E17E comes with a power cord.

The camera does not come with the Software CD-ROM, an interface cable

or HDMI cable.

The Instruction Manuals are listed on the next page.

If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are included.

Be careful not to lose any of the above items.

For items sold separately, see the System Map (p.400).

Item Check List

Battery Pack

LP-E17

(with protective cover)

Battery Charger

LC-E17E*

Strap

Camera

(with eyecup and body cap)

When you need Lens Instruction Manuals, download them from the Canon

website (p.4).

The Lens Instruction Manuals (PDF files) are for lenses sold individually.

Note that when purchasing the Lens Kit, some of the accessories included

with the lens may not match those listed in the Lens Instruction Manual.

Software can be downloaded from the Canon website (p.445).

Quick Reference Guide

More detailed Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be

downloaded from the Canon website.

1Download the Instruction Manuals (PDF files).

Connect to the Internet and access the following Canon website.

www.canon.com/icpd

Select your country or region of residence and download the

Instruction Manuals.

Instruction Manuals Available for Download

• Camera Instruction Manual

• Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Function Instruction

Manual

• Lens Instruction Manuals

• Software Instruction Manuals

2View the Instruction Manuals (PDF files).

Double-click the downloaded Instruction Manual (PDF file) to

open it.

To view the Instruction Manuals (PDF files), an Adobe PDF

viewing software such as Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (most recent

version recommended) is required.

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC can be downloaded for free from the

Internet.

To learn how to use PDF viewing software, refer to the software’s

Help section, etc.

Instruction Manuals

Downloading and Viewing the Instruction Manuals (PDF Files)

Instruction Manuals

The Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can also be downloaded using the QR

code.

www.canon.com/icpd

A software application is required to read the QR code.

Select your country or region of residence, then download the Instruction

Manuals.

The QR code can also be displayed under [54: Manual/software URL].

Quick Start Guide

1Insert the battery (p.38).

Upon purchase, charge the battery

to start using (p.36).

2Insert the card (p.38).

With the card’s label facing toward

the back of the camera, insert it into

the card slot.

3Attach the lens (p.48).

Align the lens’s white or red mount

index with the camera’s mount

index of the same color to attach

the lens.

4Set the lens’s focus mode

switch to <f> (p.48).

5Set the power switch to <1>,

then set the Mode Dial to <A>

(Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.72).

All the necessary camera settings

will be set automatically.

White index Red index

Quick Start Guide

6Flip out the LCD monitor (p.41).

When the LCD monitor displays the

date/time/zone setting screen, see

page 44.

7Focus on the subject (p.51).

Look through the viewfinder and

aim the viewfinder center over the

subject.

Press the shutter button halfway,

and the camera will focus on the

subject.

The built-in flash will be raised as

necessary.

8Take the picture (p.51).

Press the shutter button completely

to take the picture.

9Review the picture.

The image just captured will be

displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the

LCD monitor.

To display the image again, press

the <x> button (p.110).

To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View

Shooting” (p.195).

To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.110).

To delete images, see “Erasing Images” (p.339).

The following cards can be used with the camera regardless of

capacity. If the card is new or was previously formatted (initialized)

by another camera or computer, format the card with this camera

(p.68).

SD/SDHC*/SDXC* memory cards

* UHS-I cards supported.

When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card with a writing/reading

speed class at least as high as shown in the following table.

* Image-recording quality that is automatically set for time-lapse movie shooting

(p.254).

If you use a slow-writing card when shooting movies, the movie may

not be recorded properly. Also, if you play back a movie on a card

with a slow reading speed, the movie may not be played back

properly.

To check the card’s writing/reading speed, refer to the card

manufacturer’s website.

Compatible Cards

Cards that Can Record Movies

Movie Recording Size

(p.245)

Recording Formats

MOV MP4

ALL-I*UHS Speed Class 3 or

faster -

IPB

(Standard)

L: 87-SD Speed Class 10 or

faster

Other than

above -SD Speed Class 6 or

faster

IPB (Light) -SD Speed Class 4 or

faster

In this manual, “card” refers to SD memory cards, SDHC memory

cards, and SDXC memory cards.

*The camera does not come with a card for recording photos/

movies. Please purchase it separately.

Chapters

Introduction 2

Getting Started and Basic Camera Operations 35

Basic Shooting and Image Playback 71

Setting the AF and Drive Modes 113

Image Settings 127

Advanced Operations for Photographic Effects 161

Flash Photography 181

Shooting with the LCD Monitor

(Live View Shooting) 195

Shooting Movies 233

Handy Features 281

Image Playback 309

Post-Processing Images 355

Customizing the Camera 363

Reference 379

Software Start Guide /

Downloading Images to a Computer 443

Contents by Purpose

Shooting

Shoot automatically Îp.71-109 (Basic Zone modes)

Shoot continuously Îp.123 (iContinuous shooting)

Take a picture of yourself in a group

Îp.125 (jSelf-timer)

Freeze the action Îp.164 (sShutter-priority AE)

Blur the action

Blur the background Îp.78 (CCreative Auto)

Keep the background in sharp focus

p.166 (fAperture-priority AE)

Adjust the image brightness

(exposure) Îp.174 (Exposure compensation)

Shoot in low light Îp.72, 182 (DFlash photography)

p.132 (ISO speed setting)

Shoot without flash Îp.77 (7Flash Off)

p.107 (bFlash off)

Shoot fireworks at night Îp.171 (Bulb exposure)

Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor

Îp.195 (ALive View shooting)

Shoot with creative effects Îp.100, 205 (Creative filters)

Take a Self Portrait Îp.226 ( Selfie)

Shoot movies Îp.233 (kMovie shooting)

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