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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS 40D is a high-performance, digital SLR camera featuring a
fine-detail CMOS sensor with 10.10 effective megapixels, DIGIC III,
high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF (all cross-type points), and
high-speed 6.5 fps continuous shooting.
The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation at anytime,
provides many features for demanding shoots, and expands shooting
possibilities with system accessories.
It also incorporates a Self Cleaning Sensor Unit called the EOS
Integrated Cleaning System to remove dust on the sensor.
Take a few test shots to 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, read the Safety Warnings
(p.10,11) and Handling Precautions (p.12,13).
Test the Camera Before Using and Liability
After shooting, playback and check whether the image has been properly
recorded.
If the camera or CF card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or
downloaded to the personal computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or
inconvenience caused.
Copyrights
Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded 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.
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Item Check List
Before starting, check that all the following items have been included
with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. The
accessories included can also be checked on the System Map (p.178).
Camera: EOS 40D
(includes eyecup, body cap, and installed battery for the date/time clock)
Lens: EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS or EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
* Lens kit only.
* The lens included in the lens kit may differ from the above. The respective lens
instruction manual will be included.
Power source: Battery Pack BP-511A (with protective cover)
Charger: Battery Charger CG-580/CB-5L
* CG-580 or CB-5L is included.
Power cord * For CB-5L.
2 cables
Interface Cable IFC-200U
Video Cable VC-100
Strap: EW-100DGR (with eyepiece cover)
2 CD-ROMs
EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (bundled software)
Software Instruction Manual (PDF)
Pocket Guide
Quick start guide to shooting.
EOS 40D Instruction Manual (this booklet)
CD-ROM Guide
Guide to the bundled software and Software Instruction Manual.
Camera Warranty Card
Lens Warranty Card *Lens kit only.
* Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
* No CF card (for recording images) is included. Please purchase it separately.
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Conventions Used in this Manual
Icons in this Manual
<6> indicates the Main Dial.
<5> indicates the Quick Control Dial.
<9> indicates the Multi-controller.
<0> indicates the SET button.
0, 9 or 8 indicates that the respective function remains active
for 4 sec., 6 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.
The <3> icon indicates a function which can be changed by
pressing the button and changing the setting.
The M icon on the upper right of the page indicates that the function
is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.20).
For more information, reference page numbers are provided in
parentheses (p.**).
In this manual, “camera is ready to shoot” (shooting-ready) refers to the
condition where the camera is turned on and no menu or image is
displayed on the LCD monitor. The camera can thereby shoot immediately.
About the
Symbols
: Tip or advice for better shooting.
: Problem-solving advice.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
Basic Assumptions
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch
is already set to <1> or . (p.32)
<5> operations explained in this manual assume that the power
switch is already set to .
It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are
set to the default.
For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached
with an EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens.
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Contents
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Introduction
Item Check List ..................................................................................................3
Conventions Used in this Manual.......................................................................4
Index to Features ...............................................................................................8
Handling Precautions .......................................................................................12
Quick Start Guide.............................................................................................14
Nomenclature...................................................................................................16
Getting Started
23
Recharging the Battery ....................................................................................24
Installing and Removing the Battery ................................................................26
Installing and Removing the CF Card ..............................................................28
Mounting and Detaching a Lens ......................................................................30
Basic Operation................................................................................................32
Menu Operations..............................................................................................36
Menu Settings ...............................................................................................38
Before You Start...............................................................................................41
Setting the Interface Language.....................................................................41
Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................41
Set the power-off time/Auto power off...........................................................42
Formatting the CF Card ................................................................................42
Resetting Camera Settings ..............................................................................44
Basic Shooting
45
Fully Automatic Shooting .................................................................................46
Full Auto Techniques .......................................................................................48
Shooting Portraits.............................................................................................49
Shooting Landscapes.......................................................................................50
Shooting Close-ups..........................................................................................51
Shooting Moving Subjects................................................................................52
Shooting Portraits at Night ...............................................................................53
Disabling Flash.................................................................................................54
Image Settings
55
Setting the Image-recording Quality.................................................................56
Setting the ISO Speed .....................................................................................59
Selecting a Picture Style ..................................................................................61
Customizing the Picture Style ..........................................................................63
Registering the Picture Style............................................................................65
Setting the White Balance................................................................................67
Custom White Balance .................................................................................68
Setting the Color Temperature ......................................................................69
White Balance Correction ................................................................................70
File Numbering Methods ..................................................................................72
Setting the Color Space ...................................................................................74
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Contents
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Selecting the AF Mode .................................................................................... 76
Selecting the AF Point..................................................................................... 78
When Autofocus Fails...................................................................................... 80
Manual Focusing.......................................................................................... 80
Selecting the Drive Mode ................................................................................ 81
Self-timer Operation ........................................................................................ 82
Advanced Operations
83
Program AE..................................................................................................... 84
Shutter-Priority AE........................................................................................... 86
Aperture-Priority AE......................................................................................... 88
Depth-of-Field Preview................................................................................. 89
Manual Exposure ............................................................................................ 90
Automatic Depth-of-Field AE........................................................................... 91
Selecting the Metering Mode........................................................................... 92
Setting Exposure Compensation..................................................................... 93
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) .................................................................... 94
AE Lock ........................................................................................................... 95
Bulb Exposures ............................................................................................... 96
Mirror Lockup................................................................................................... 98
Using the Built-in Flash.................................................................................... 99
Flash Control ................................................................................................. 103
External Speedlites ....................................................................................... 105
Live View Shooting
107
Live View Shooting........................................................................................ 108
Image Playback
115
Image Playback............................................................................................. 116
Shooting Information Display ......................................................................117
Index Display/Jump Display ........................................................................119
Magnified View ........................................................................................... 120
Rotating an Image ...................................................................................... 120
Auto Playback ............................................................................................ 121
Viewing the Images on TV ......................................................................... 122
Protecting Images ......................................................................................... 123
Erasing Images ............................................................................................. 124
Changing Image Playback Settings............................................................... 125
Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness........................................................... 125
Setting the Image Review Time ................................................................. 125
Auto Rotate of Vertical Images................................................................... 126
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Sensor Cleaning
127
Automatic Sensor Cleaning............................................................................128
Appending Dust Delete Data..........................................................................129
Manual Sensor Cleaning................................................................................131
Direct Printing from the Camera/Digital Print Order Format
133
Preparing to Print ...........................................................................................134
Printing ...........................................................................................................136
Trimming the Image ....................................................................................141
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF).................................................................143
Direct Printing with DPOF ..............................................................................146
Transferring Images to a Personal Computer
147
Transferring Images to a Personal Computer ................................................148
Customizing the Camera
151
Setting Custom Functions..............................................................................152
Custom Functions .......................................................................................153
Custom Function Settings..............................................................................154
C.Fn I: Exposure ......................................................................................154
C.Fn II: Image ...........................................................................................156
C.Fn III: Auto focus/Drive ...........................................................................157
C.Fn IV: Operation/Others..........................................................................160
Registering My Menu .....................................................................................164
Register Camera User Settings .....................................................................165
Reference
167
Checking Camera Settings ............................................................................168
Using a Household Power Outlet ...................................................................170
Replacing the Date/Time Battery ...................................................................171
Function Availability Table .............................................................................172
Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................................174
Error Codes....................................................................................................177
System Map ...................................................................................................178
Using the Battery Grip....................................................................................180
Specifications .................................................................................................181
Index ..............................................................................................................192
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Index to Features
Power
Battery
• Charging
• Battery check
Power outlet
Auto power off
White balance
White balance selection p.67
Custom WB
p.68
Color temperature setting p.69
White balance correction p.70
WB bracketing
p.71
p.24
p.26
p.170
p.42
AF
AF mode
AF point selection
Manual focusing
Metering
Metering mode
Drive
Drive modes
Maximum burst
Mirror lockup
Self-timer
Shooting
Program AE
Shutter-priority AE
• Safety shift
Aperture-priority AE
Manual exposure
Bulb
p.76
p.78
p.80
p.92
p.81
p.57
p.98
p.82
p.84
p.86
p.155
p.88
p.90
p.96
Menus & Basic Settings
Menus
p.38
Camera setting display p.168
LCD brightness
adjustment
Language
Date/Time
Beeper
Shoot w/o card
p.125
p.41
p.41
p.38
p.38
Recording Images
CF card formatting
File No.
p.42
p.72
Image Quality
Image-recording quality p.56
ISO speed
p.59
• ISO speed increments p.154
p.61
p.74
Picture Style
Color space
Custom Functions for
image quality
• Noise reduction for long
exposures
• Noise reduction
p.156
for high ISO
• Highlight tone priority p.157
p.156
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