Last Updated : 20-Jun-2007
Issue Number : 6000441401
Specifications

Type
[Type]
Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash
[Recording media]
CF card (Type I or II)
* Compatible with Microdrive and 2GB and larger CF cards
[Image size]
22.2 x 14.8 mm
[Compatible lenses]
Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)
(35 mm-equivalent focal length is equal to approx. 1.6 times the marked focal length)
[Lens mount]
Canon EF mount
Imaging Element
[Type]
High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
[Pixels]
Effective pixels: Approx. 8.00 megapixels
Total pixels: Approx. 8.20 megapixels
[Aspect ratio]
3:2
[Color filter system]
RGB primary color filter
[Low-pass filter]
Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable
Recording System
[Recording format]
Design rule for Camera File System 2.0
[Image type]
JPEG, RAW (12bit)
[RAW + JPEG
simultaneous recording]
Possible
[File size]
(1) Large/Fine: Approx. 3.3 MB (3456 x 2304 pixels)
(2) Large/Normal: Approx. 1.7 MB (3456 x 2304 pixels)
(3) Midium/Fine: Approx. 2.0 MB (2496 x 1664 pixels)
(4) Midium/Normal: Approx. 1.0 MB (2496 x 1664 pixels)
(5) Small/Fine: Approx. 1.2 MB (1728 x 1152 pixels)
(6) Small/Normal: Approx. 0.6 MB (1728 x 1152 pixels)
(7) RAW: Approx. 8.3 MB (3456 x 2304 pixels)
* Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, processing parameters, etc.
[File numbering]
Consecutive numbering or auto reset
[Color space]
sRGB or Adobe RGB
[Processing parameters]
Parameter 1 and 2, set 1 to 3 (three custom parameter sets), B/W
[Interface]
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Print/PTP, PC connection selectable)
Video output (NTSC/PAL)
White Balance
[Type]
Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten light, white fluorescent light, flash, custom
[Auto white balance]
Auto white balance with the imaging sensor
[Color temperature correction]
White balance correction: +/- 9 stops in full-stop increments
White balance bracketing: +/-3 stops in full-stop increments
* Blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias possible
[Color temperature information transmission]
Provided
Viewfinder
[Type]
Eye-level pentamirror
[Coverage]
Vertical/Horizontal 95%
[Magnification]
0.8x (-1 diopter with 50 mm lens at infinity)
[Eyepoint]
21 mm
[Built-in dioptric adjustment]
-3.0 to 1.0 diopter
[Focusing screen]
Fixed, precision matte
[Mirror]
Quick-return half mirror
(Transmission : reflection ratio of 40 : 60, no mirror cut-off with EF 600 mm f/4 or shorter lenses)
[Viewfinder information]
AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture value, AE lock, exposure level, AEB in progress, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, red-eye reduction enabled, red-eye reduction lamp on, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), maximum burst, CF card information
[Depth-of-field preview]
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
Autofocus
[Type]
TTL- CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor
(TTL secondary image registration, phase detection)
[AF points]
7 AF points
[Metering range]
EV 0.5 - 18 (at 20 °C/68 °F, ISO 100)
[Focus modes]
One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)
[AF point selection]
Auto or manual
[Selected AF point indicator]
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)
* Center-weighted average metering
[Metering range]
EV 1 - 20 (at 20 °C/68 °F with 50 mm f/1.4 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: Automatically set (ISO 100 - 400)
Equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
[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 in all metering modes
Shutter
[Type]
Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
[Shutter speeds]
1/4000 to 30 sec. (1/3- and 1/2-stop increments), bulb, X-sync at 1/200 sec.
[Shutter release]
Soft-touch electromagnetic release
[Self-timer]
10-sec. delay
[Remote control]
Remote Switch RS-60E3
Remote Controller RC-5/RC-1
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]
17 mm lens focal length covered
[FE lock]
Provided
[Flash exposure compensation]
+/- 2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
External Speedlite
[EOS-dedicated Speedlite]
E-TTL II autoflash with EX-series Speedlite
[Zooming to match lens focal length]
Provided
Drive System
[Drive modes]
Single, continuous, and self-timer (10 sec.)
[Continuous]
Max. 3 shots per sec.
[Max. burst]
JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 14 shots
RAW: Approx. 5 shots, RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 4 shots
* With a Canon 512 MB CF card.
* Varies depending on the subject, ISO speed, processing parameters, CF card, etc.
LCD Monitor
[Type]
TFT color liquid-crystal monitor
[Monitor size]
1.8 in.
[Pixels]
Approx. 115,000
[Coverage]
100% with respect to the effective pixels
[Brightness adjustment]
Five levels provided (Gray level chart displayed during adjustment)
[Interface languages]
15
Image Playback
[Display format]
Single image (with or without info), shooting information, 9-image index, magnified view (Approx. 1.5x - 10x), autoplay, image rotation, and jump (10/100 images or date)
[Highlight warning]
In the shooting information mode, any overexposed highlight areas with no image information will blink.
Image Protection and Erase
[Protect]
Single images can be erase-protected or not.
[Erase]
One image or all images in the CF card can be erased (except protected images).
Direct Printing
[Compatible printers]
CP Direct, Bubble Jet Direct, and PictBridge-compatible printers
[Printable images]
JPEG images (DPOF printing possible)
[Easy Print feature]
Provided
DPOF: Digital Print Order Format
[DPOF]
Version 1.1 compatible
Customization
[Custom Functions]
9 Custom Functions with 24 settings
Power Source
[Battery]
Battery Pack NB-2LH, quantity 1
* AC Adapter Kit ACK700 enables a household AC outlet to supply power.
* Battery Grip BG-E3 enables size-AA batteries to supply power.
[Battery life]
At 20 °C/68 °F: No Flash/Approx. 600, 50% Flash Use/Approx. 400
At 0 °C/32 °F: No Flash/Approx. 450, 50% Flash Use/Approx. 350
* The above figures apply when a fully-charged Battery Pack NB-2LH is used.
* The figures above are based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.
[Battery check]
Automatic
[Power saving]
Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30 min.
[Date/Time battery]
CR2016 lithium battery, quantity 1
Dimensions and Weight
[Dimensions (W x H x D)]
126.5 x 94.2 x 64 mm / 5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in.
[Weight]
485 g / 17.1 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 physical appearance are subject to change without notice.

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