Canon EF including EF-S lenses. (Focal length conversion factor: Equivalent to approx. 1.6x indicated focal length compared to 35mm format.)
Lens Mount
Canon EF mount
Image Sensor
Type
High-sensitivity, high-resolution, single-plate, color CMOS
Pixels
Effective pixels: Approx. 6.3 megapixels
Total Pixels
Approx. 6.5 megapixels
Aspect Ratio
2:3 (Vertical:Horizontal)
Color Filter System
RGB primary color filter
Low-pass Filter
Located in front of the imaging element, non-removable
Recording System
Recording Format
Design rule for Camera File system (JPEG) and RAW. Exif 2.2 compliant
Image Type
JPEG and RAW (CRW)
File Size
JPEG: (1) Large/Fine: Approx. 3.1MB (3072 x 2048), (2) Large/ Normal: Approx. 1.8MB (3072 x 2048), (3) Middle/Fine: Approx. 1.8MB (2048 x 1360), (4) Middle/Normal: Approx. 1.2MB (2048 x1360), (5) Small/Fine: Approx. 1.4MB (1536 x 1024), (6) Small/Normal: Approx. 0.9MB (1536 x 1024).
RAW: Approx. 7MB (3072 x 2048)
Folder Setting
Automatic setting
File Numbering
(1) Serial numbering, (2) Auto reset
Standard parameters plus up to three custom processing parameter sets can be set
Interface
USB
Image Processing
Type
Preset: (Auto, daylight, shade, overcast, tungsten bulb, fluorescent light, flash.)
Manual : (Custom: read off photo quality gray card or white subject.)
Viewfinder
Type
Eye-level SLR (with fixed pentamirror)
Coverage
Approx. 95% vertically and horizontally (Coverage against JPEG Large)
Magnification
0.8x (-1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint
21mm
Built-in Dioptric Adjustment
-3.0 - +1.0 diopter
Focusing Screen
Fixed
Mirror
Quick-return half mirror (Transmittance: reflectance ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with lenses up to EF 600mm f/4)
Viewfinder Information
AF points, AE lock, FE lock, AEB in progress, flash ready, improper FE lock warning, high-speed sync, shutter speed, bulb, FE lock, processing data, aperture, exposure level (exposure compensation, manual exposure level, AEB level, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator), Max. burst during continuous shooting, AF/MF focus confirmation, CF card full, CF card error and no CF card
Depth-of-Field Preview
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
Eyepiece Shutter
None (provided with neckstrap)
Autofocus
Type
TTL-CT-SIR with AF-dedicated CMOS sensor
AF Frame
7
AF Points
EV 0.5 -18 (at ISO 100)
Focusing Modes
One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF (Automatically selects One-Shot AF or AI Servo AF selected according to shooting mode), 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
Intermittent firing of built-in flash, effective range: approx. 13.1 ft/4m at center, approx. 11.5 ft/3.5m at periphery
Exposure Control
Metering Modes
Metering Modes: Max. aperture TTL metering with 35-zone SPC. (1) Evaluative metering, (2) Partial metering at center (approx. 9% of viewfinder),
(3) Centerweighted average metering (in manual exposure mode)
Metering Range
EV 1-20 (at 68°F/20°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 100)
Exposure Control
Program AE (shiftable), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, auto depth-of-field AE, full auto, programmed image control modes (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, and Flash OFF), E-TTL autoflash program AE, and manual
ISO Speed (Recommended Exposure Index)
Equivalent to ISO 100-1600
Exposure Compensation
Up to +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments (1) AEB (Auto exposure bracketing). (2) Manual exposure compensation. (3) Flash exposure compensation (Flash exposure compensation available only with Speedlite 550EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX, or Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX)
AE Lock
Auto: Operates in One-Shot AF mode evaluative metering when focus is achieved. Manual: Enabled with AE lock button. No AE lock in Basic Zone modes
Shutter
Type
Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically-controlled
Shutter Speeds
1/4000 to 30 sec. (1/3 increments), bulb, X-sync at 1/200 sec.
Shutter Release
Soft-touch electromagnetic release
None (Not necessary)
Self-timer
10-sec. delay
Remote Control
Remote control with RS-60E3 terminal or wireless Remote Controller RC-1 and RC-5
Built-in Flash
Type
Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentamirror hump
Guide Number
13/43 (at ISO 100 in meters/feet)
Recycling Time
Approx. 3 sec.
Flash-ready Indicator
Flash-ready indicator lights on in viewfinder
Flash Coverage
Up to 18mm focal length (equivalent to approx. 28mm in 35mm format)
External Speedlite
EOS Dedicated Speedlite
E-TTL autoflash with EX-series Speedlite
Drive System
Drive Modes
Single, Continuous selected automatically according to shooting mode, Self-timer
Continuous Shooting Speed
Approx. 2.5 fps (at 1/250 sec. or faster for all recording qualities)
Maximum Burst
4 shots
LCD Monitor
Type
TFT color LCD monitor
Monitor Size
1.8 inches
Dots
Approx. 118,000 pixels (Displayed pixels)
Coverage
Approx. 100% (for JPEG images)
Brightness Adjustment
5-levels (settable with menu's "LCD brightness")
Image Playback
Display Format
(1) Single image, (2) Single image with information, (3) 9-image index,
(4) Enlarged, (5) Auto play
Highlight Warning
In the single image with information display mode, the highlight portions containing no image information will blink
Image Protection and Erase
Protect
A single image can be protected or unprotected
Erase
A single image or all images stored in a CompactFlash Card can be erased if they are unprotected
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Chinese (simplified), and Japanese.
Firmware Update
Enabled by the user
Power Source
Battery
One Battery Pack BP-511/512 (lithium ion rechargeable battery)
Number of Shots
Configuration No Flash Used 50% With Flash
Body Normal temp (68°F/20°C) 600 frames 400 frames
Low temp (32°F/0°c) 450 frames 350 frames
w/BG-E1(BP-511x2) Normal temp (68°F/20°C) 1200 frames 800 frames
Low temp (32°F/0°c) 900 frames 700 frames
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (WxHxD)
(W x H x D): 5.6 x 3.9 x 2.9 in. / 142 x 99 x 72.4mm
Weight
19.7 oz. / 560g
Operating Environment
Working Temperature Range
0 - 40°C / 32-104°F
Working Humidity Range
85% or less
All the specifications above are based on Canon's testing and measuring standards.
The camera's specifications and physical appearance are
subject to change without notice.