Canon EOS R Assembly instructions

Advanced User Guide

Introduction

Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following

To avoid shooting problems and accidents, rst read the “Safety

Instructions” (p.25–27) and “Handling Precautions” (p.28–30).

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 imported to a computer, Canon cannot

be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.

Copyrights

images of people and certain subjects for anything but private

enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions,

etc. may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.

Connecting Other Devices

Use the included interface cable or a genuine Canon cable when connecting

the camera to a computer or other device. When connecting an interface

cable, also use the included cable protector (p.37).

Item Check List

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

camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.

Camera

(with eyecup and body cap)

Battery Pack

LP-E6N

(with protective cover)

Battery Charger

LC-E6/LC-E6E*

Strap Interface Cable Cable Protector

* Battery Charger LC-E6 or LC-E6E is provided. (The LC-E6E comes with a

power cord.)

oThe camera does not come with a memory card (p.10) or HDMI cable.

oFor details on the Advanced User Guide and Instruction Manuals, see the next

page.

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

oBe careful not to lose any of the above items.

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

website (p.4).

The Lens Instruction Manuals (PDF les) 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.

Instruction Manuals

The Instruction Manual included with the camera

provides basic instructions for the camera and Wi-Fi

functions.

The Advanced User Guide (this PDF le), which provides

complete instructions, can be downloaded from the Canon

website to a computer or other device.

Downloading the Advanced User Guide/Instruction Manuals

The Advanced User Guide and instruction manuals for lenses and

software (PDF les) can be downloaded from the Canon website to a

computer or other device.

zDownload site

Advanced User Guide

Lens Instruction Manual

Software Instruction Manual

gwww.canon.com/icpd

oTo view the PDF les, an Adobe PDF viewing software such as

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (most recent version recommended) is

required.

oAdobe Acrobat Reader DC can be downloaded for free from the Internet.

oDouble-click the downloaded PDF le to open it.

oTo learn how to use PDF viewing software, refer to the software’s Help

section or the like.

Instruction Manuals

Downloading the Advanced User Guide/Instruction

Manuals Using QR Code

The Advanced User Guide and instruction manuals for lenses and

software (PDF les) can be downloaded to a smartphone or tablet

using the QR code.

gwww.canon.com/icpd

oA software application is required to read the QR code.

oSelect your country or region of residence, then download the Advanced

User Guide/Instruction Manuals.

oSelect [Manual/software URL] under the [56] tab to display the QR

code on the camera screen.

Quick Start Guide

1Insert the battery (p.43).

zUpon purchase, charge the

battery to start using (p.40).

2Insert the card (p.44).

zWith the card’s label facing

toward the back of the

camera, insert it into the

card slot.

3Attach the lens (p.50).

zAlign the red mount index on the

lens with the red mount index on

the camera to attach the lens.

zMake sure the lens’s focus mode

switch is set to <2> (p.50).

4Set the power switch to <1>

(p.48).

5Flip out the screen (p.47).

zWhen the date/time/zone setting

screen is displayed, see page

380.

Quick Start Guide

6Set the shooting mode to [A]

(p.123).

zPress the <W> button and

turn the <6> dial to select [A],

then press <0>.

zAll the necessary camera settings

will be set automatically.

7Focus on the subject (p.56).

z<p> (an AF point) appears over

any face detected.

zPress the shutter button halfway,

and the camera will focus on the

subject.

Take the picture (p.56).

zPress the shutter button

completely to take the picture.

9Review the picture.

zThe image just captured will be

displayed for approx. 2 sec. on

the screen.

zTo display the image again, press

the <x> button (p.304).

zTo view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.304).

zTo delete images, see “Erasing Images” (p.335).

About This Manual

Chapter Organization

Chapters 2–7 correspond to the functions in camera menus.

Icons in this Manual

<W> : Indicates the Mode button.

<6> : Indicates the Main dial.

<5> : Indicates the Quick control dial.

<W><X><Y><Z> : Indicates the corresponding direction on the <V>

cross keys.

<m> :

Indicates the <B> Multi-function bar.

<T> :

Indicates the lens control ring.

<0> :

Indicates the Setting button.

* : Indicates the duration (in seconds) of the operation

for the button you pressed, as timed after you

release the button.

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

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

relevant operations and functionality.

M: A M icon to the right of a page title indicates that the function

is available only in [t], [d], [s], [f], [a], or [BULB]

mode.

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

: Warning to prevent shooting problems.

: Supplemental information.

: Tips or advice for better shooting.

: Troubleshooting advice.

About This Manual

Basic Assumptions for Operational Instructions, Sample Photos

zBefore following any instructions, make sure the power switch is

set to <1> and no controls are locked with the Multi-function lock

(p.48, 60).

zIt is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are

set to their defaults.

zThe illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the

RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM lens as an example.

zThe sample photos used in this manual are for instructional purposes

only.

zIn references to using EF or EF-S lenses, it is assumed that a mount

adapter is used.

Compatible Cards

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.373).

zSD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards

* UHS-II and UHS-I cards supported.

Cards that Can Record Movies

When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card with good enough

performances (fast enough writing and reading speeds) to handle the

movie recording quality. For details, see page 611.

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.

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