Canon EOS 4000D User manual

Instruction manuals (PDF files) and software can be

downloaded from the Canon website (p.4, 311).

www.canon.com/icpd

Instruction Manual

ENGLISH

The EOS 4000D is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring

a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 18.0 effective megapixels,

DIGIC 4+, high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF, approx.

3.0 shots/sec. continuous shooting, Live View shooting, Full

High-Definition (Full HD) movie shooting, and Wi-Fi (wireless

communication) function.

Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following

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

Instructions” (p.20-22) and “Handling Precautions” (p.23-25). 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 in 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-E10E comes with a power cord.

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

or HDMI cable.

The Instruction Manuals provided 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.274).

Item Check List

Battery Pack LP-E10

(with protective cover)

Battery Charger

LC-E10E*

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) 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.311) for your use.

Quick Reference Guide

The booklet describes the basic operations.

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

• Wireless Function Instruction Manual

• Quick Reference Guide

• 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), Adobe Acrobat

Reader DC or other Adobe PDF viewer (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.

Instruction Manuals

Downloading and Viewing the Instruction Manuals (PDF Files)

The following cards can be used with the camera regardless of

capacity: If the card is new or was previously formatted by another

camera or computer, it is recommended that you format the card

with this camera (p.52).

• SD memory cards

• SDHC memory cards

• SDXC memory cards

When shooting movies, use a large-capacity SD card rated SD

Speed Class 6 “ ” or higher.

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 play back properly.

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

manufacturer’s website.

Compatible Cards

Cards that Can Record Movies

The camera can use UHS-I cards, but since it is not compatible with the

UHS-I standard, writing/reading speeds will be equivalent to SD Speed

Class 10 at most.

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 images/

movies. Please purchase it separately.

Quick Start Guide

1Insert the battery (p.36).



To charge the battery, see page 34.

2Insert the card (p.36).



With the card’s label facing toward

the back of the camera, insert it into

the card slot.

3Attach the lens (p.44).



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 <AF> (p.44).

5Set the Mode Dial to <A>

(Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.58).



All the necessary camera settings

will be set automatically.

When the LCD monitor displays the date/time/zone setting

screen, see page 41.

White index Red index

Quick Start Guide

6Focus on the subject (p.47).

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.

If the <I> icon blinks in the

viewfinder, raise the built-in flash

with your fingers.

7Take the picture (p.47).

Press the shutter button completely

to take the picture.

8Review the picture.

The captured image will be

displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the

LCD monitor.

To display the image again, press

the <x> button (p.82).

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

Shooting” (p.137).

To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.82).

To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.228).

Icons in this Manual

<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.

<W><X><Y><Z> : Indicates the <S> cross keys on the top,

bottom, left, and right.

<0> : Indicates the Setting button.

0, 9, 7, 8: Indicates that each function remains active for

approx. 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. after

you let go of the button.

* In addition to the above, the icons and symbols used on the camera’s buttons

and displayed on the LCD monitor are also used in this manual when discussing

relevant operations and functionality.

3: Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the

<M> button to change its settings.

M: This icon at the upper right of the page titles indicates that

the function is available only in the Creative Zone modes

(p.30).

(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.

: Warning to prevent shooting problems.

: Supplemental information.

: Tips or advice for better shooting.

: Troubleshooting advice.

Basic Assumptions and Sample Photos

All operations explained in this manual assume that the Mode Dial is

set to any mode other than <d> (p.39). Before performing an

operation, turn the Mode Dial to the corresponding mode.

It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are

set to their defaults.

The illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the

EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens as an example.

The sample photos used in this manual are only for illustrative

purposes to show the effects more clearly.

Conventions Used in this Manual

Chapters

Introduction 2

Getting Started 33

Basic Shooting and Image Playback 57

Creative Shooting 83

Advanced Shooting 105

Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View

Shooting) 137

Shooting Movies 157

Handy Features 181

Image Playback 205

Post-Processing Images 233

Printing Images 239

Customizing the Camera 255

Reference 267

Software Start Guide /

Downloading Images to a Computer 309

Contents at a Glance

Shooting

Shoot automatically p.57-81 (Basic Zone modes)

Shoot continuously p.100 (iContinuous shooting)



Take a picture of yourself in a group

p.101 (jSelf-timer)

Freeze the action p.106 (sShutter-priority AE)

Blur the action

Blur the background p.63 (CCreative Auto)



Keep the background in sharp focus

p.108 (fAperture-priority AE)



Adjust the image brightness (exposure)

p.114 (Exposure compensation)

Shoot in low light p.58, 103 (DFlash photography)

p.90 (ISO speed setting)

Shoot fireworks at night p.112 (Bulb exposure)



Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor

p.137 (ALive View shooting)

Shoot movies p.157 (kMovie shooting)

Image Quality

Shoot with image effects p.93 (Picture Style)

matching the subject



Make a large-size print of the picture

p.86 (73, 83, 1)

Take many pictures p.86 (7a, 8a, b, c)

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