Canon EOS 77D User manual

Instruction Manual

Instruction manuals (PDF files) and software can be downloaded

from the Canon Web site (p.4, 489). E

www.canon.com/icpd

The EOS 77D 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 45-point AF (up to 45 cross-type AF

points), maximum continuous shooting speed of approx. 6.0 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-E17 or LC-E17E is provided. (The 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.440).

Item Check List

Battery Pack

LP-E17

(with protective cover)

Battery Charger

LC-E17/LC-E17E*

Strap

Camera

(with eyecup and body cap)

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

Web site (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 Web site (p.489) for your use.

Camera and Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Function

Basic Instruction Manual

The booklet is the Basic Instruction Manual.

More detailed Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be

downloaded from the Canon Web site.

1Download the Instruction Manuals (PDF files).

Connect to the Internet and access the following Canon Web site.

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

• Camera and Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Function

Basic Instruction Manual

• Lens Instruction Manuals

• Software Instruction Manuals

2View the Instruction Manuals (PDF files).

Double-click a 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)

Software can be downloaded from the Canon Web site (p.489) for your use.

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 out 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.40).

Upon purchase, charge the battery

to start using (p.38).

2Insert the card (p.41).

With the card’s label facing

toward the back of the

camera, insert it into the

card slot.

3Attach the lens (p.51).

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.51).

5Set the power switch to <1>,

then set the Mode Dial to <A>

(Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.84).



Turn the Mode Dial while holding down

the lock release button at the center.



All the necessary camera settings will

be set automatically.

White index Red index

Quick Start Guide

6Flip out the LCD monitor (p.44).

When the LCD monitor displays the

date/time/zone setting screen, see

page 47.

7Focus on the subject (p.54).

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.54).

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.121).

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

Shooting” (p.241).

To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.121).

To delete images, see “Erasing Images” (p.375).

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.74).

SD/SDHC*/SDXC* memory cards

* UHS-I cards supported.

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

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.296).

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 reading/writing speed, refer to the card

manufacturer’s Web site.

Compatible Cards

Cards that Can Record Movies

Movie Recording Size

(p.287)

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 37

Basic Shooting and Image Playback 83

Setting the AF and Drive Modes 123

Image Settings 151

Advanced Operations for Photographic Effects 189

Flash Photography 215

Shooting with the LCD Monitor

(Live View Shooting) 241

Shooting Movies 275

Handy Features 323

Image Playback 345

Post-Processing Images 391

Customizing the Camera 399

Reference 419

Software Start Guide /

Downloading Images to a Computer 487

Contents by Purpose

Shooting

Shoot automatically p.83-120 (Basic Zone modes)

Shoot continuously p.147 (iContinuous shooting)



Take a picture of yourself in a group

p.149 (jSelf-timer)

Freeze the action p.192 (sShutter-priority AE)

Blur the action

Blur the background p.90 (CCreative Auto)



Keep the background in sharp focus

p.194 (fAperture-priority AE)



Adjust the image brightness (exposure)

p.205 (Exposure compensation)

Shoot in low light p.84, 216 (DFlash photography)

p.158 (ISO speed setting)

Shoot without flash p.89 (7Flash Off)

p.118 (bFlash off)

Shoot fireworks at night p.199 (Bulb exposure)



Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor

p.241 (ALive View shooting)

Use Creative filters p.111, 251 (Creative filters)

Shoot movies p.275 (kMovie shooting)

Image Quality



Shoot with image effects matching the subject

p.161 (Picture Style)



Make a large-size print of the picture

p.152 (73, 83, 1)

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