General
Type
Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash
Recording Media
SD/SDHC/SDXC card, via external media (USB v.2.0 hard drive, or via Wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card))
Image Sensor Size
0.88 x 0.59 in. / 22.3 x 14.9mm (APS-C size)
Compatible Lenses
Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)
Lens Mount
Canon EF Mount
Image Sensor
Type
High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
Pixels
Effective pixels: Approx. 18.0 Megapixels: 5200 (H) x 3462 (V) pixels
Total Pixels
Approx. 19.0 megapixels
Aspect Ratio
3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical)
Color Filter System
RGB primary color filters
Low-pass filter
Fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor
Dust Deletion Feature
Automatic Sensor Cleaning Removes dust adhering to the low-pass filter
Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image
Manual cleaning of sensor
Recording System
Recording Format
Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif 2.3
Image Type
Still: JPEG, RAW (14-bit, Canon original), sRAW, mRAW, RAW+JPEG
Video: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio: Linear PCM)
File Size
(1) Large/Fine: Approx. 17.90 Megapixels (5184 x 3456)
(2) Medium/Fine: Approx. 8.00 Megapixels (3456 x 2304)
(3) Small 1/Normal: Approx. 4.50 Megapixels (2592 x 1728)
(4) Small 2/Fine: Approx. 2.50 Megapixels (1920 x 1280)
(5) Small 3/Fine: Approx. 0.35 Megapixels (720 x 480)
(6) RAW: Approx. 17.90 Megapixels (5184 x 3456)
(7) M-RAW: Approx. 10.10 Megapixels (3888 x 2592)
(8) S-RAW: Approx. 4.50 Megapixels (2592 x 1728)
Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.
RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording
Provided (sRAW+JPEG also possible)
Backup Recording
N/A
File Numbering
Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset
Color Space
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture Style
Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1-3
Image Processing
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 mireds in full-step increments
White balance bracketing: ±3 mireds in full-step increments
Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible
Color Temperature Information Transmission
Provided
Viewfinder
Type
Eye-level pentaprism
Coverage
Vertical/Horizontal approx. 96%
Magnification
Approx. 0.95x (-1m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity) / 27.0° angle of view
Eyepoint
Approx. 22mm (from eyepiece lens center)
Built-in Dioptric Adjustment
-3.0 to +1.0m-1 (diopter)
Focusing Screen
Interchangeable (Ef-D: Grid lines, Ef-S: Point of focus, Ef-A standard focusing screen provided)
Mirror
Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60)
Viewfinder Information
AF information (AF points and focus confirmation light), Exposure information (Shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level, Spot metering circle, exposure warning), Flash information (Flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye reduction light), Image information (Highlight tone priority (D+), Monochrome shooting, maximum burst (2-digit display), white balance correction, card information), Electronic level (Horizontal only), Battery check
Depth-of-Field Preview
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
Autofocus
Type
TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor
AF Points
9 (Cross-type, Center AF point with dual cross sensor for f/2.8)
Metering Range
EV 0-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Focusing Modes
Autofocus, One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)
AF Point Selection
Automatic selection, manual selection
Selected AF Point Display
Automatic selection, manual selection
AF-assist Beam
Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash
Exposure Control
Metering Modes
Max. aperture TTL metering with 63-zone SPC with the following selectable modes:
Evaluative metering (linkable to all AF points)
Partial metering (approx. 6.5% of viewfinder at center)
Spot metering (approx. 2.8% of viewfinder at center)
Center-Weighted average metering
Metering Range
EV 0-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Exposure Control
Program AE (Shiftable), Shutter-priority AE (Safety shift possible), Aperture-priority AE (Safety shift possible), Manual exposure, Bulb, Full Auto, Flash Off, Creative Auto, Programmed Image Control modes (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait), E-TTL II Autoflash Program AE (Evaluative metering, Averaged metering)
ISO Speed (Recommended Exposure Index)
ISO 100 - 6400 (in 1/3-stop or whole-stop increments)
- ISO 12800 can be enabled with a Custom Function.
- With [Highlight tone priority], the ISO speed range will be automatically set within 200-6400.
1. In Creative Zone modes, the maximum settable ISO speed (400-6400) will vary within the automatic ISO speed range.
2. If overexposure would occur with fill flash, ISO 100 will be the lowest set.
3. In the (P) and Basic Zone modes (except Night Portrait), bounce flash will be set automatically within ISO 400-1600 (or maximum ISO speed limit).
Exposure Compensation
Manual: ±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
AEB: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
* Indicated up to ±3 stops on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder.
AE Lock
1. Auto AE lock - In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved.
2. Manual AE lock - With AE lock button. (AE lock is updated each time you press the button.) Enabled in all metering modes.
Shutter
Type
Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically-controlled 1/8000 to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/250 sec.
Shutter Speeds
1/8000 to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode) Soft-touch electromagnetic release 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay (self-timer/remote control) For Remote Switch RS-60E3
Shutter Release
Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self-timer
10-sec. or 2-sec. delay
Built-in Flash
Type
Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentaprism
Flash Metering
E-TTL II autoflash
Guide Number
43/13 (ISO 100, in feet/meters)
Recycling Time
Approx. 3 sec.
Flash-ready Indicator
Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder
Flash Coverage
Up to 17mm focal length (equivalent to approx. 28mm in 135 format)
FE Lock
Provided
Flash Exposure Compensation
±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
LCD Monitor
Type
TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor Size
3.0 in.
Dots
Approx. 920,000 (VGA)
Coverage
Approx. 100% (viewing angle: approx. 160°)
Brightness Adjustment
Auto, 7 Levels provided
Interface Languages
25 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukraine, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese)
Interface
USB Terminal for personal computer communication and direct printing (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Video Out Terminal, NTSC/PAL Selectable and (2) HDMI mini OUT terminals
Extension System Terminal for connection to WFT-E4A
Power Source
Battery
One Battery Pack LP-E6 and AC power can be supplied via AC adapter Kit ACK-E6 with Battery Grip BG-E6 attached
Battery Check
auto
Power Saving
Provided; power turns off after 1,2,4,8,15 or 30 min.
Start-up Time
Approx. 0.1 Sec
General
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Approx 5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9 in.
Weight
Approx 28.9 oz (body only)
Working Temperature Range
32-104°F/0-40°C
Working Humidity Range
85% or less