Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash
Recording media
Type I or II CF card
* Compatible with Microdrive and 2GB and larger CF cards
* Recording to USB external media enabled with Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3/E3A attached
Image sensor size
22.2 x 14.8mm
Compatible lenses
Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6 times the lens focal length)
Lens mount
Canon EF mount
Image Sensor
Type
High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
Pixels
Effective pixels: Approx. 10.10 megapixels
Total pixels: Approx. 10.50 megapixels
Aspect ratio
3:2
Color filter system
RGB primary color filter
Low-pass filter
Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable
Dust deletion feature
(1) Automatic sensor cleaning
(2) Manual cleaning of sensor
(3) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image
Recording System
Recording format
Design rule for Camera File System 2.0
Image type
JPEG, RAW (14-bit, Canon original)
RAW+JPEG
simultaneous recording
Provided (sRAW+JPEG also possible)
File size
(1) Large/Fine:
Approx. 3.5 MB (3888 x 2592 pixels)
(2) Large/Normal:
Approx. 1.8 MB (3888 x 2592 pixels)
(3) Medium/Fine:
Approx. 2.1 MB (2816 x 1880 pixels)
(4) Medium/Normal:
Approx. 1.1 MB (2816 x 1880 pixels)
(5) Small/Fine:
Approx. 1.2 MB (1936 x 1288 pixels)
(6) Small/Normal:
Approx. 0.7 MB (1936 x 1288 pixels)
(7) RAW:
Approx. 12.4 MB (3888 x 2592 pixels)
(8) sRAW (Small RAW):
Approx. 7.1 MB (1936 x 1288 pixels)
* Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.
With the WFT-E3/E3A attached, image recording to the CF card and to USB external media connected to the WFT-E3/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
Backup recording
Enabled with WFT-E3/E3A attached
White Balance
Type
Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten light, white fluorescent light, flash, custom, color temperature setting
Auto white balance
Auto white balance with the image sensor
Color temperature compensation
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
Color temperature
information transmission
Provided
Viewfinder
Type
Eye-level pentaprism
Coverage
Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%
Magnification
Approx. 0.95x (-1 m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint
Approx. 22 mm (from eyepiece lens center)
Built-in dioptric adjustment
-3.0 - +1.0 m-1 (diopter)
Focusing screen
Interchangeable (2 types sold separately), Ef-A standard focusing screen provided
Mirror
Quick-return half mirror (Transmission:reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lenses)
Viewfinder information
AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, exposure level, ISO speed, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), monochrome shooting, white balance correction, maximum burst, CF card information
Depth-of-field preview
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
Autofocus
Type
TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection
AF points
9 (Cross-type)
Metering range
EV -0.5 - 18 (at 23°C /73°F, ISO 100)
Focus modes
One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)
AF point selection
Automatic selection, manual selection
Selected AF point display
Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD panel
AF-assist beam
Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash
Effective range: Approx. 4.0 m/13.1 ft. at center, approx. 3.5 m/11.5 ft. at periphery
Exposure Control
Metering modes
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
Metering range
EV 1 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Exposure control
Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash
ISO speed
Basic Zone modes:
ISO 100 - 800 set automatically
Creative Zone modes:
ISO 100 - 1600 (in 1/3-stop increments), Auto, or ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 3200
Exposure compensation
Manual:
±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
AEB:
±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
AE lock
Auto:
Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
Manual:
By AE lock button
Shutter
Type
Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
Shutter speeds
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.)
Shutter release
Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self-timer
10-sec. or 2-sec. delay
Remote control:
Remote control with N3 type terminal
Built-in Flash
Type
Retractable, auto pop-up flash
Flash metering
E-TTL II autoflash
Guide No.
13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet)
Recycle time
Approx. 3 sec.
Flash-ready indicator
Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder
Flash coverage
17mm lens angle of view
Flash exposure compensation
±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
FE lock
Provided
External Speedlite
Compatible flash
EX-series Speedlites
Flash metering
E-TTL II autoflash
Flash exposure compensation
±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
FE lock
Provided
External flash settings
Flash function settings, Flash C.Fn settings
PC terminal
Provided
Zooming to match
lens focal length
Provided
Drive System
Drive modes
Single, High-speed continuous, Low-speed continuous, and Self-timer (10 sec. or 2 sec. delay)
* Based on Canon's testing standards with 1GB 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.
Live View Functions
Shooting modes
(1) Live View shooting
(2) Remote Live View shooting
(with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility)
Focusing
Manual focus
Autofocus (Live View image interrupted for AF)
Metering modes
Evaluative metering with the image sensor
Metering range
EV 0 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Magnified view
Magnifiable by 5x or 10x at AF point
Grid display
Provided
Exposure simulation
Provided
Silent shooting
Provided (Mode 1 and 2)
LCD Monitor
Type
TFT color liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor size
3.0 in.
Dots
Approx. 230,000
Coverage
Approx. 100%
Brightness adjustment
7 levels provided
Interface languages
18
Image Playback
Display format
Single image, Single image + Image-recording quality, shooting information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index, magnified view (approx. 1.5x - 10x), rotated image, image jump (by 1/10/100 images, 1 screen, or shooting date)
Highlight alert
Provided (Overexposed highlights blink)
Image Protection and Erase
Protect
Single images can be erase-protected or not
Erase
Single image, checkmarked images, or all images in the CF card can be erased (except protected images) at one time
Direct Printing
Compatible printers
PictBridge-compatible printers
Printable images
JPEG images compliant to Design rule for Camera File System (DPOF printing possible) and RAW/sRAW images captured with the EOS 40D
Easy Print feature
Provided
Digital Print Order Format
DPOF
Version 1.1 compatible
Direct Image Transfer
Compatible images
JPEG and RAW/sRAW images
* Only JPEG images can be transferred as wallpaper on the personal computer screen
Customization
Custom Functions
Total 24
Camera user settings
Register under Mode Dial's C1, C2, and C3 positions
My Menu registration
Provided
Interface
USB terminal
For personal computer communication and direct printing (Hi-Speed USB)
Video OUT terminal
NTSC/PAL selectable
Extension system terminal
For connection to WFT-E3/E3A
Power Source
Battery
Single Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512
* AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2
* With Battery Grip BG-E2N or BG-E2 attached, size-AA batteries can be used
Battery life
[Number of shots · approx.]
Temperature
Shooting Conditions
No Flash
50% Flash Use
At 23°C / 73°F
1100
800
At 0°C / 32°F
950
700
* The above figures apply with a fully-charged Battery Pack BP-511A
* The figures above are based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards
Battery check
Auto
Power saving
Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, or 30 min.
Date/Time battery
One CR2016 lithium battery
Startup time
Approx. 0.15 sec.
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)
145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5 mm / 5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in.
Weight
Approx. 740 g / 26.1 oz. (body only)
Operation Environment
Working temperature range
0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F
Working humidity
85% or less
*All the specifications above are based on Canon’s testing standards.
*The camera’s specifications and exterior are subject to change without notice. *If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera, consult the respective lens maker.
