Canon EOS 650D User manual

CEL-SS4YA210 © CANON INC. 2012 PRINTED IN THE EU

The lenses and accessories mentioned in this Instruction Manual are current as of

March 2012. For information on the camera’s compatibility with any lenses and

accessories introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center.

CANON INC.

30-2 Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan

Europe,Africa & Middle East

CANON EUROPAN.V.

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The product and associated warranty are provided in European countries by Canon Europa N.V.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

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The EOS 650D is a high-performance, digital single-lens reflex camera

featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 18.00 effective

megapixels, DIGIC 5, high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF,

approx. 5 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and Full High-

Definition (Full HD) movie shooting.

The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation, and provides

many features for demanding shots.

Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further

Familiarize Yourself with the Camera

With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have

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

they come out. You can then better understand the camera.

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

Warnings” (p.343, 344) and “Handling Precautions” (p.16, 17).

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

This camera is compatible with SD memory cards, SDHC memory

cards, and SDXC memory cards. In this manual, “card” refers to all

these cards.

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

movies. Please purchase it separately.

Cards that can record movies

When shooting movies, use a large-capacity SD card rated SD Speed Class 6

“ ” or higher (p.169).

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mmediately view the image you have

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mmediately view the image you have

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

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

they come out. You can then better understand the camera.

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they come out. You can then better understand the camera.

cidents, first read the “Safety

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cidents, first read the “Safety

Warnings” (p.343, 344) and “Handling Precautions” (p.16, 17).

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Warnings” (p.343, 344) and “Handling Precautions” (p.16, 17).

Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability

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Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability

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

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

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

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

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images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon

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images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon

cannot be held liable for any lo

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cannot be held liable for any lo

ss or inconvenience caused.

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ss or inconvenience caused.

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images or copyrighted music and images

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images or copyrighted music and images

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

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

Before starting, check that all the following items have been included

with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.

* Battery Charger LC-E8 or LC-E8E is provided. (The LC-E8E comes with a

power cord.)

If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included.

Depending on the Lens Kit type, a lens instruction manual may also be

included.

Be careful not to lose any of the above items.

Item Check List

Battery Pack

LP-E8

(with protective cover)

Battery Charger

LC-E8/LC-E8E*

Interface Cable

Wide Strap

EW-100DB IV

Camera

(with eyecup and body cap)

EOS Solution Disk

(Software) EOS Software

Instruction Manuals

Disk

EOS Software Instruction Manuals Disk XXX

XXXXX

CEL-XXX XXX

EOS Solution Disk XXX

CEL-XXX XXX

Windows XXX XXX

Mac OS X XXX XXX

XXXXX

Camera

Instruction Manual

(this booklet)

EOS Software Instruction Manuals Disk

The Software Instruction Manuals are included on the CD-ROM as

PDF files. See page 353 for instructions on using the EOS Software

Instruction Manuals Disk.

EOS Software Instruction Manuals Disk XXX

XXXXX

CEL-XXX XXX

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Interface Cable

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Interface Cable

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EOS Solution Disk

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EOS Solution Disk

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Icons in this Manual

<6>: Indicates the Main Dial.

<V> <U> : Indicates the <S> Cross keys.

<0>: Indicates the Setting button.

0, 9, 7, 8: Indicates that the corresponding function

remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16

sec. respectively after you let go of the button.

* In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials,

and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the

LCD monitor.

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

<M> button and changing the setting.

M: When shown on the upper right of a page, it indicates that the

function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.24).

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

: Warning to prevent shooting problems.

: Supplemental information.

: Tips or advice for better shooting.

: Problem-solving advice.

Basic Assumptions

All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch

is already set to <1> (p.34).

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-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens as an example.

Conventions Used in this Manual

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and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the

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and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the

: Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the

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: Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the

> button and changing the setting.

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> button and changing the setting.

: When shown on the upper right of a page, it indicates that the

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: When shown on the upper right of a page, it indicates that the

the Creative Zone modes (p.24).

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the Creative Zone modes (p.24).

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

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

: Warning to prevent shooting problems.

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: Warning to prevent shooting problems.

: Supplemental information.

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: Supplemental information.

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: Tips or advice for better shooting.

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: Tips or advice for better shooting.

: Problem-solving advice.

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: Problem-solving advice.

Basic Assumptions

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Basic Assumptions

For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s

basic operations and shooting procedures.

Chapters

Introduction 2

Getting Started 27

Basic Shooting and Image Playback 57

Creative Shooting 83

Advanced Shooting 107

Shooting with the LCD Monitor

(Live View Shooting)

143

Shooting Movies 169

Handy Features 199

Wireless Flash Photography 225

Image Playback 237

Post-Processing Images 269

Printing Images 275

Customizing the Camera 291

Reference 301

Downloading Images to a Personal Computer 347

Quick Reference Guide and Index

355

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Shooting with the LCD Monitor

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Shooting with the LCD Monitor

(Live View Shooting)

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(Live View Shooting)

Wireless Flash Photography

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Wireless Flash Photography

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Image Playback

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Image Playback

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Post-Processing Images

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Post-Processing Images

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Contents at a Glance

Shooting

Shoot automatically p.57 - 74 (Basic Zone modes)

Shoot continuously p.101 (iContinuous shooting)



Take a picture of yourself in a group

p.103 (jSelf-timer)

Freeze the action p.108 (sShutter-priority AE)

Blur the action

Blur the background p.64 (CCreative Auto)

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Keep the background in sharp focus

p.110 (fAperture-priority AE)



Adjust the image brightness (exposure)

p.117 (Exposure compensation)

Shoot in low light p.58, 104 (DFlash photography)

p.90 (ISO speed setting)

Shoot without flash p.63 (7Flash Off)

p.75 (bFlash Off)

Photograph fireworks at night p.114 (Bulb exposure)



Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor

p.143 (ALive View shooting)

Shoot movies p.169 (kMovie shooting)

Image Quality



Shoot with image effects matching the subject

p.93 (Picture Style)

Make a large-size print of the picture p.86 (73, 83, 1)

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Shutter-priority AE)

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Shutter-priority AE)

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p.64

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Creative Auto)

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Creative Auto)

p.110

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Adjust the image brightness (exposure)

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p.117

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p.117

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Photograph fireworks at night

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Photograph fireworks at night

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Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor

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Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor

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

Focusing

Change the point of focus p.97 (SAF point selection)

Shoot a moving subject p.70, 96 (AI Servo AF)

Playback



View the images on the camera

p.82 (xPlayback)

Search for pictures quickly p.238 (HIndex display)

p.239 (IImage browsing)

Rate images p.244 (Ratings)

Prevent important images p.262 (KImage protect)

from accidental deletion

Delete unnecessary images p.264 (LDelete)

Auto play images and movies p.254 (Slide show)



View the images or movies on a TV set

p.258 (Video OUT)



Adjust the LCD monitor brightness

p.201 (LCD monitor brightness)

Apply special effect to images p.270 (Creative filters)

Printing

Print pictures easily p.275 (Direct printing)

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Prevent important images

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Prevent important images

from accidental deletion

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from accidental deletion

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Delete unnecessary images

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Delete unnecessary images

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Auto play images and movies

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Auto play images and movies

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Power

Battery

• Charging p.28

• Installing/Removing p.30

• Battery check p.35

Power outlet p.302

Auto power off p.34

Card

Installing/Removing p.31

Format p.48

Release shutter without

card p.200

Lens

Attaching/Detaching p.39

Zoom p.40

Image Stabilizer p.41

Basic Settings

Dioptric adjustment p.42

Language p.38

Date/Time/Zone p.36

Beeper p.200

LCD Monitor

Using the LCD Monitor p.33

LCD auto off/on p.213

Brightness adjustment p.201

Touch screen p.53

Recording Images



Creating/Selecting a folder

p.202

File numbering p.204

Image Quality

Image-recording quality p.86

Picture Style p.93

White balance p.135

Color space p.139

Image enhancement features

• Auto Lighting Optimizer p.123

• Lens peripheral

illumination correction p.127

• Chromatic aberration

correction p.128

• Noise reduction for

long exposures p.125

• Noise reduction for

high ISO speeds p.124

• Highlight tone priority p.295

AF operation p.95

AF point selection p.97

Manual focusing p.100

Drive

Drive mode p.22

Continuous shooting p.101

Self-timer p.103

Maximum burst p.88

Shooting

Shooting mode p.24

ISO speed p.90

Feature guide p.52

Bulb p.114

Mirror lockup p.140

Metering mode p.115

Index to Features

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p.42

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p.38

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p.38

• Chromatic aberration

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• Chromatic aberration

• Noise reduction for

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• Noise reduction for

long exposures

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long exposures

• Noise reduction for

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• Noise reduction for

high ISO speeds

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high ISO speeds

• Highlight tone priority

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• Highlight tone priority

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Index to Features

Remote control p.303

Quick Control p.44

Exposure Adjustment

Exposure compensation p.117

AEB p.119

AE lock p.121

Flash

Built-in flash p.104

• Flash exposure

compensation p.118

• FE lock p.122

External flash p.305

Flash control p.214

• Wireless flash p.225

Live View Shooting

Live View shooting p.143

Autofocusing (AF)

methods p.153

Continuous AF p.150

Touch Shutter p.162

Aspect ratio p.151

Grid display p.150

Quick Control p.149

Movie Shooting

Movie shooting p.169

Movie Servo AF p.191

Sound recording p.193

Grid display p.193

Video snapshot p.183

Manual exposure p.173

Still photo shooting p.178

Quick Control p.180

Playback

Image review time p.200

Single-image display p.82

Shooting information

display p.266

Index display p.238

Image browsing

(Jump display) p.239

Magnified view p.240

Image rotate p.243

Rating p.244

Movie playback p.250

Editing out movie’s

first/last scene p.252

Slide show p.254

Viewing images on TV p.258

Protect p.262

Erase p.264

Quick Control p.246

Image Editing

Creative filters p.270

Resize p.273

Printing

PictBridge p.278

Print Order (DPOF) p.285

Photobook Set-up p.289

Customization

Custom Functions (C.Fn)p.292

My Menu p.299

Software

Downloading images to a

personal computer p.347

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Software instruction manual

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Movie playback

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Movie playback

Editing out movie’s

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Editing out movie’s

first/last scene

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Slide show

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Slide show

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Viewing images on TV

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Viewing images on TV

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Introduction 2

Item Check List................................................................................. 3

Conventions Used in this Manual..................................................... 4

Chapters........................................................................................... 5

Contents at a Glance........................................................................ 6

Index to Features ............................................................................. 8

Handling Precautions..................................................................... 16

Quick Start Guide........................................................................... 18

Nomenclature................................................................................. 20

Getting Started 27

Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 28

Installing and Removing the Battery............................................... 30

Installing and Removing the Card.................................................. 31

Using the LCD Monitor................................................................... 33

Turning on the Power..................................................................... 34

Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone ......................................... 36

Selecting the Interface Language................................................... 38

Attaching and Detaching a Lens .................................................... 39

About the Lens Image Stabilizer .................................................... 41

Basic Operation.............................................................................. 42

QQuick Control for Shooting Functions....................................... 44

3Menu Operations.................................................................. 46

Formatting the Card ....................................................................... 48

Switching the LCD Monitor Display................................................ 50

Feature Guide ................................................................................ 52

dTouch Screen Operations .......................................................... 53

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Quick Start Guide........................................................................... 18

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Quick Start Guide........................................................................... 18

Nomenclature................................................................................. 20

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Nomenclature................................................................................. 20

Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 28

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Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 28

Installing and Removing the Battery............................................... 30

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Installing and Removing the Battery............................................... 30

Installing and Removing the Card.................................................. 31

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Installing and Removing the Card.................................................. 31

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Using the LCD Monitor................................................................... 33

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Using the LCD Monitor................................................................... 33

Turning on the Power..................................................................... 34

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Turning on the Power..................................................................... 34

Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone ......................................... 36

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Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone ......................................... 36

Selecting the Interface Language................................................... 38

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Selecting the Interface Language................................................... 38

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Attaching and Detaching a Lens .................................................... 39

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Attaching and Detaching a Lens .................................................... 39

About the Lens Image Stabilizer .................................................... 41

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About the Lens Image Stabilizer .................................................... 41

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