| Type | |
| Type | Digital AF/AE SLR |
| Recording Media | Type I or II CF Card |
| Image Format | 35.8 x 23.8mm (1.4 x 1 in.) |
| Compatible Lenses | Canon EF Lenses |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF Mount |
| Image Sensor | |
| Type | High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor |
| Pixels | Effective pixels: Approx. 11.1 megapixelsTotal pixels: Approx. 11.4 megapixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Color Filter System | RBG primary color filter |
| Low Pass Filter | Located in front of the CMOS sensor, non-removable |
| Recording System | |
| Recording Format | Design rule for Camera File system (except Color Matrix 4) and RAW |
| Image Format | JPEG, RAW (12 bit) |
| File Size | RAW & JPEG:1) Large/Fine: approx. 4.1 MB (4064 x 2704 pixels) 2) Large/Normal: approx. 1.7MB (4064 x 2704 pixels) 3) Small/Fine: approx. 1.4MB (2032 x 1352 pixels) 4) RAW: approx. 11.4MB (4604 x 2704 pixels) * Exact file sizes depend on the subject and ISO speed. |
| Folders | Folder creation and selection is possible |
| File Numbering | 1) Consecutive numbering2) Auto reset3) Manual reset |
| Interface | IEEE 1394 (with dedicated cable) |
| White Balance | |
| Settings | Auto, daylight, shade, overcast, tungsten light, fluorescent light, flash, custom, color temperature setting, personal white balance (Total 10 settings) |
| Auto White Balance | Hybrid auto white balance with the CMOS sensor and a dedicated, external sensor |
| Color Temperature Compensation | White balance bracketing: +/-3 stops in full-stop increments |
| Viewfinder | |
| Type | Glass pentaprism |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% vertically and horizontally with respect to the effective pixels |
| Magnification | 0.7x (-1 diopter with the 50mm lens at infinity) |
| Eye Point | 20mm |
| Dioptric Adjustment Correction | -3.0 - +1.0 diopter |
| Focusing Screen | Interchangeable (9 types), Standard focusing screen: Ec-CIII |
| Mirror | Quick-return half mirror (Transmission:Reflection ratio of 37:63, no mirror cut-off with the EF 1200mm f/5.6 or shorter lens) |
| Viewfinder Information | AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, manual exposure, metering range, ISO speed, exposure level, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, FP flash, FE lock, flash exposure level), JPEG format, number of remaining shots, CF Card information |
| Depth Of Field Preview | Enabled with depth-of-field preview button |
| Eyepiece Shutter | Built-in |
| Autofocus | |
| Type | TTL-AREA-SIR with a CMOS sensor |
| AF Points | 45 AF points (Area AF) |
| AF Working Range | EV 0-18 (at ISO 100) |
| Focusing Modes | One-Shot AF, Al Servo AF, Manual focusng (MF) |
| AF Point Selection | Automatic selection, manual selection, home position (switched to registered AF point) |
| Selected AF Point Display | Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on top LCD panel |
| AF Assist Beam | AF-assist beam is emitted by the dedicated Speedlite |
| Exposure Control | |
| Metering Modes | TL full aperture metering with 21-zone SPC1) Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)2) Partial metering (approx. 8.5% of viewfinder at center)3) Spot metering- Center spot metering (approx. 2.4% of viewfinder at center)- AF point-linked spot metering (approx. 2.4% of viewfinder)- Multi-spot metering (Max 8 spot metering entries)4) Centerweighted average metering |
| Metering Range | EV 0-20 (at 20°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100) |
| ISO Speed Range | Equivalent to ISO 100-1250 (in 1/3-stop increments), ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 50 with C.Fn 3-1 |
| Exposure Compensation | Auto exposure bracketing (AEB): +/-3 stops in 1/3-stop increments |
| AE Lock | Auto: Operates in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achievedManual: By AE lock button in all metering modes |
| Shutter | Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter 1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3-stop increments), bulb, X-sync at 1/250 sec. Soft-touch electromagnetic release 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay remote control with N3 type contact |
| Type | Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3-stop increments), bulb, X-sync at 1/250 sec. |
| Shutter Release | Soft-touch electromagnetic release |
| Self Timer | 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay |
| Remote Control | remote control with N3 type contact |
| External Speedlite | |
| EOS Dedicated Speedlite | E-TTL autoflash with EX series Speedlite |
| PC Terminal | Provided |
| Drive System | |
| Drive Modes | Single/Continuous |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | Approx. 3 fps |
| Maximum Burst | 10 shots. The maximum shots per burst depends on the subject, shooting mode, and ISO speed. |
| LCD Monitor | |
| Type | TFT color LCD monitor |
| Monitor Size | 2.0 inches |
| Pixels | Approx. 120,000 |
| Coverage | 100% with respect to effexctive pixels |
| Brightness Control | Adjustable to one of five levels |
| Playback | |
| Display Format | 1. Single image with information2. Single image3. Four image index4. Nine image index5. Magnified view (P.Fn-30) |
| Highlight Alert | In display formats 1 and 2 above, any overexposed highlight areas will blink in the image display. |
| Image Protection and Erase | |
| Protection | Erase protection of one image, all images in a folder, or all images in the CF Card can be applied or cancelled. |
| Sound Recording | |
| Recording Methods | The voice narration recorder with the built-in microphone is attached to the image. |
| File Format | WAV |
| Recording Time | Max 30 sec. per recording |
| Menus | |
| Menu Categories | 1. Recording menu2. Playback menu3. Set-up menu4. Custom/Personal Functions menu |
| LCD Monitor Language | Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish |
| Firmware Update | Update possible by the user |
| Power Source | |
| Battery | One Ni-MH pack NP-E3. AC power can be supplied via the AC adapter and DC coupler. |
| Number of Shots | At 20°C/68°F: Approx. 600At 0°C/22°F: Approx. 450. These figures apply when a fully-charged Ni-MH Pack NP-E3 is used. |
| Battery Check | Automatic |
| Power Saving | Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, or 30 min. |
| Back-up Battery | One CR2025 lithium battery |
| Dimensions and Weight | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 156 x 157.6 x 79.9 mm / 6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1in |
| Weight | 1265g / 44.6 oz. (body only; battery: 335g / 11.8 oz.) |
| Operating Environment | |
| Working Temperature Range | 0 - 45°C/ 32 - 113°F |
| Working Humidity Range | 85% or lower |