Type
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Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash
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Recording Media
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CF Card Type I and II, UDMA-compliant CF cards, via external media (USB v.2.0 hard drive, via optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3A)
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Image Sensor Size
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22.3mm x 14.9mm
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Compatible Lenses
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Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6x the lens focal length)
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Lens Mount
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Canon EF mount
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Type
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High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
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Pixels
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Effective pixels: Approx. 15.10 megapixels
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Total Pixels
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Total pixels: Approx. 15.50 megapixels
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Aspect Ratio
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3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical)
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Color Filter System
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RGB primary color filters
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Low-pass Filter
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Fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor
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Dust Deletion feature
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(1) Automatic sensor cleaning
(2) Manual cleaning of sensor
(3) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image
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Recording Format
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Design rule for Camera File System 2.0
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Image Type
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JPEG, RAW (14-bit, Canon original), sRAW, RAW+JPEG
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File Size
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(1) Large/Fine: Approx. 5.0MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
(2) Large/Nomal: Approx. 2.5MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
(3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 3.0MB (3456 x 2304 pixels)
(4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.6MB (3456 x 2304 pixels)
(5) Small/Fine: Approx. 1.7MB (2352 x 1568 pixels)
(6) Small/Normal: Approx. 0.9MB (2352 x 1568 pixels)
(7) RAW: Approx. 20.2MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
(8) RAW+Large/Fine: Approx. 20.2+5.0MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
(9) sRAW 1: Approx. 12.6MB (3267 x 2178 pixels)
(10) sRAW 1+Large/Fine: Approx. 12.6+5.0MB (3267 x 2178 pixels)
(11) sRAW 2: Approx. 9.2MB (2376 x 1584 pixels)
(12) sRAW 2+Large/Fine: Approx. 9.2+5.0MB (2376 x 1584 pixels)
Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.
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Recording Functions
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With the WFT-E3A attached, image recording to the CF card and to the USB external media connected to the WFT-E3A will be possible as follows:
(1) Standard
(2) Automatic switching of recording media
(3) Separate recordings according to image-recording quality
(4) Recording images having the same size
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Backup Recording
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Enabled with WFT-E3A attached
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File Numbering
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Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset. Possible to create new folders and select folders in the CF card
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RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording
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Provided (sRAW+JPEG also possible)
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Color Space
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sRGB, Adobe RGB
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Picture Style
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Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3
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Type
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Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature setting
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Auto White Balance
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Auto white balance with the image sensor
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Color Temperature Compensation
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White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments
White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments
Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible
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Color Temperature Information Transmission
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Provided
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Type
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Eye-level pentaprism
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Coverage
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Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%
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Magnification
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Approx. 0.95x (-1m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity)
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Eyepoint
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Approx. 22mm (from eyepiece lens center)
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Built-in Dioptric Adjustment
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-3.0 to +1.0m-1 (diopter)
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Focusing Screen
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Interchangeable (Ef-D: Grid lines, Ef-S {point of Focus), Ef-A standard focusing screen provided
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Mirror
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Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lenses)
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Viewfinder Information
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AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), Exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle), Flash information (flash ready, flash exposure compensation, High-speed sync, FE lock, Red-eye reduction light), Image information (Highlight tone priority, monochrome shooting, maximum burst, white balance correction, CF card information)
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Depth-of-Field Preview
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Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
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Type
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TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor
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AF Points
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9 (Cross-type)
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Metering Range
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EV 0.5-18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)
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Focusing Modes
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Auto, One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)
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AF Point Selection
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Automatic selection, manual selection
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Selected AF Point Display
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Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD panel
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AF-assist Beam
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Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash
Effective range: Approx. 13.1 ft./4.0m at center, approx. 11.5 ft./3.5m at periphery
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Metering Modes
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35-zone TTL full-aperture metering
- Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
- Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center)
- Spot metering (approx. 3.8% of viewfinder at center)
- Center-weighted average metering
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Metering Range
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EV 1-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
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Exposure Control
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Program AE (Shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Depth-of-field AE, Creative Auto, Full auto, Programmed image control modes (portrait, landscape, close-up, sports, night portrait, flash off), Manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash program AE
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ISO Speed (Recommended Exposure Index)
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Automatically set, ISO 100-6400 (in 1/3-stop or 1-stop increments)
Basic Zone modes: ISO 100-3200 set automatically
Extension settable (with C.Fn.I-3-1): ISO 12800
High Tone Priority settable: ISO 200-1600
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Exposure Compensation
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Manual: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
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AE Lock
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Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
Manual: By AE lock button
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Type
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Vertical-travel, mechanical, Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
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Shutter Speeds
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1/8000 to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/250 sec.
1/8000 to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range.
Available range varies by shooting mode)
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Shutter Release
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Soft-touch electromagnetic release
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Self-timer
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10-sec. or 2-sec. delay
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Remote Control
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Remote control with N3-type terminal
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Type
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Retractable, auto pop-up flash
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Flash Metering
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E-TTL II autoflash
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Guide Number
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13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet)
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Recycling Time
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Approx. 3 sec.
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Flash-ready Indicator
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Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder
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Flash Coverage
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17mm lens angle of view
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FE Lock
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Provided
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Flash Exposure Compensation
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Up to ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
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Zooming to Match Focal Length
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Provided
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Compatible Flash
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EX-series Speedlites
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Flash Metering
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E-TTL II autoflash
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Flash Exposure Compensation
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±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
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FE Lock
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Provided
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External Flash Settings
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Flash function settings, Flash C.Fn settings
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Drive Modes
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Single, High-speed continuous, Low-speed continuous, and Self-timer (10 sec. or 2 sec. delay)
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Continuous Shooting Speed
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High-speed: Max. 6.3 shots/sec.
Low-speed: Max. 3 shots/sec.
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Maximum Burst
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JPEG (Large/Fine): approx. 60 (CF)/approx. 90 (UDMA CF)
RAW: approx. 16
RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): approx. 11
Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB CF card, high-speed continuous shooting, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style
Varies depending on the subject, CF card brand, image-recording quality, ISO speed, drive mode, Picture Style, etc.
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Shooting Modes
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(1) Live View shooting
(2) Remote Live View shooting (with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility)
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Focusing
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Manual focus
Autofocus (Live View image interrupted for AF): Quick mode, Live mode, Live Face Detection mode
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Metering Modes
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Evaluative metering with the image sensor
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Metering Range
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EV 0-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
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Magnified View
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By 5x or 10x at AF point
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Grid Display
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Provided
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Exposure Simulation
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Provided
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Silent Shooting
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Provided (Mode 1 and 2)
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Type
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TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
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Monitor Size
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3.0 in.
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Dots
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Approx. 920,000 (VGA)
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Coverage
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Approx. 100% (viewing angle: approx. 160°)
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Brightness Adjustment
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7 levels provided
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Interface Languages
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25
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Display Format
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Single image, Single image + Image-recording quality/shooting information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index, magnified view (approx. 1.5x-10x), rotated image (auto/manual), image jump (by 10/100 images, index screen, by shooting date, by folder), slide show (all images/selected by date/folder)
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Highlight Warning
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Provided (Overexposed highlights blink)
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Protect
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Single images can be erase-protected or not
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Erase
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Single image, check-marked images or all images in the CF card can be erased (except protected images)
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Compatible Printers
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PictBridge-compatible printers
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Printable Images
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JPEG images compliant to Design rule for Camera File System (DPOF printing possible) and RAW/sRAW images captured with the EOS 50D
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Easy Print feature
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Provided
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DPOF
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Version 1.1 compatible
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Compatible Images
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JPEG and RAW images
Only JPEG images can be transferred as wallpaper on the personal computer screen
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Custom Functions
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Total 25
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Camera User Settings
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Register under Mode Dial's C1 and C2 positions
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My Menu Registration
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Provided
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USB Terminal
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For personal computer communication and direct printing (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed)
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Video Out Terminal
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(1) Video OUT terminal: NTSC/PAL selectable
(2) HDMI mini OUT terminal
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Extension System Terminal
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For connection to WFT-E3A
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Number of Shots
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Number of shots (approx.)
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Shooting Conditions |
| No Flash |
50% Flash Use |
| Normal Shooting |
73°F/23°C |
800 |
640 |
| 32°F/0°C |
640 |
540 |
| Live View Shooting |
73°F/23°C |
180 |
170 |
| 32°F/0°C |
140 |
130 |
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Battery Check
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Auto
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Power Saving
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Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30 min.
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Date/Time Battery
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One CR2016 lithium-ion battery
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Start-up Time
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Approx. 0.1 sec. (Based on CIPA testing standards)
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Dimensions (WxHxD)
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Approx. 5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in./145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5mm
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Weight
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Approx. 25.7 oz./730g (body only)
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Working Temperature Range
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32-104°F/0-40°C
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Working Humidity Range
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85% or less |
