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The Canon EOS Digital Camera Software Development Kit (EDSDK) and the Camera Control API (CCAPI) are available on select Canon cameras1 and enables developers to integrate select Canon cameras directly into their software application solutions, giving them access to remote control and communication functionality of the camera. The EDSDK supports USB communication on Windows, Macintosh, and Linux operating systems, while the CCAPI uses Wi-Fi (Ethernet on select cameras) and can be used with almost any OS.
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PRODUCT INFO
Type
| Type | Digital AF/AE SLR |
| Recording Media | CF Card Type I and II and external media (USB v.2.0 hard drive, via optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3A) |
| Image Format | 0.87 x 0.58 in./22.2 x 14.8mm (APS-C size sensor) |
| Compatible Lenses | Canon EF, EF-S, TS-E, and MP-E lenses |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF mount |
Image Sensor
| Type | High-sensitivity, high-resolution, single-plate, CMOS sensor |
| Pixels | Approx. 10.10 megapixels |
| Total Pixels | Approx. 10.50 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 |
Recording System
| Recording Format | DCF 2.0 (Exif 2.21): JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording possible. Multiple options for recording images on a memory card. |
| Image Format | JPEG, RAW (Canon CR2) |
| File Size | JPEG/Large: Approx. 3.5MB (3,888 x 2,592)JPEG/Medium: Approx. 2.1MB (2,816 x 1,880)JPEG/Small: Approx. 1.2MB (1,936 x 1,288)RAW: Approx. 12.4MB (3,888 x 2,592)sRAW: Approx. 7.1MB (1,936 x 1,288) |
| Recording Functions | With the WFT-E3/E3A attached, image recording to the CF card and to USB external media connected tot he 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 |
| File Numbering | Continuous numbering, Auto reset, Manual reset |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Picture Style | Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3 |
White Balance
| Settings | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom WB setting, user-set Color Temperature (2,500,10,000K) |
| Auto White Balance | Auto white balance, taken from imaging 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 SLR with solid glass pentaprism |
| Coverage | Approx. 95% horizontally and vertically |
| Magnification | 0.95x (-1 dpt with 50mm lens at infinity) |
| Eye Point | Approx. 22mm |
| Dioptric Adjustment Correction | -3.0 to +1.0 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) |
| Viewfinder Information | AF (AF points, focus confirmation light), Exposure (shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle, exposure warning), Flash (flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye reduction light), Image (monochrome shooting, maximum burst, white balance correction, CF card information) |
| Depth Of Field Preview | Enabled with depth-of-field preview button; possible in Live View Function |
Autofocus
| Type | TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor |
| AF Points | 9 cross-type AF points, including center AF point; fully functional with f/5.6 or faster lenses Additional high-precision, diagonal cross-type sensor at Center AF point, used with lenses f/2.8 or faster |
| AF Working Range | EV -0.5 ,18 (ISO 100 at 73°F/23°C) |
| Focusing Modes | Autofocus (One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF), Manual Focus (MF) |
| AF Point Selection | Automatic selection, Manual AF point selection |
| Selected AF Point Display | Superimposed red illumination in viewfinder; also visible on top or rear LCD panel when AF point select button is pressed |
| AF Assist Beam | Intermittent firing of built-in flash |
Exposure Control
| Metering Modes | 35-zone TTL full aperture metering Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder)Spot metering (approx. 3.8% of viewfinder)Center-weighted average metering |
| Metering Range | EV 0-20 (ISO 100 at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) |
| ISO Speed Range | Equivalent to ISO 100-1600* (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 3200 * Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index. |
| Exposure Compensation | Exposure Compensation (user-set): +/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-half increments |
| AE Lock | Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved Manual (user-set): By AE lock button in all metering modes |
| Shutter | Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3-stop increments), X-sync at 1/250 sec.Soft-touch electromagnetic release10 sec. delay, 2 sec. delayCanon N3 type terminal |
| Type | Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3-stop increments), X-sync at 1/250 sec. |
| Shutter Release | Soft-touch electromagnetic release |
| Self Timer | 10 sec. delay, 2 sec. delay |
| Remote Control | Canon N3 type terminal |
Built in Flash
| Type | Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentaprism |
| Guide Number | 13/43 (ISO 100 in meters/feet) |
| Recycling Time | Approx. 3 sec. |
| Flash Ready Indicator | Flash-ready indicator lights in viewfinder |
| Flash Coverage | 17mm lens focal length (equivalent to 27mm in 35mm format) |
| FE Lock | Provided |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | ±2 stops in 1/3- and 1/2-stop increments; Can be set on EOS 40D body or with most EX-series speedlites |
External Speedlite
| Zooming to Match Focal Length | Provided |
| 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 |
Drive System
| Drive Modes | Single, High-speed continuous, Low-speed continuous, and Self-timer (10 sec. or 2 sec. delay) |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | High speed: Max 6.5 shots/sec. Low speed: Max 3 shots/sec. |
| Maximum Burst | JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 75; RAW: Approx. 17 RAW + JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 14 *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. |
| Pixels | Approx. 230,000 pixels |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% |
| Brightness Control | 7 levels provided |
| Interface Languages | 18 |
Playback
| Display Format | Single image, 4-image index, 9-image index, Jump, Magnified zoom (approx. 1.5x to 10x), Histogram, AF point display, Auto rotate, Rotate Live View: View image before shooting on LCD monitor; live histogram and live simulation of exposure level possible with C.Fn IV-7-1 |
| Highlight Alert | In the single image display and (INFO) display, over-exposed highlight areas will blink |
Image Protection and Erase
| Protection | Single image or all images in the memory card can be protected or cancel the image protection |
| Erase | Single image, select images, all images in a CF card or unprotected images |
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 |
DPOF: 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 |
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.): *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, 30 min. |
| Date/Time Battery | One CR2016 coin-type lithium battery |
| Start-up Time | Approx. 0.15 sec. |
Dimensions and Weight
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in./145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5mm |
| Weight | 26.1 oz./740g |
Operating Environment
| Working Temperature Range | 32-104°F/0-40°C |
| Working Humidity Range | 85% or less |
Battery Pack
| Type | For BP-511A Rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
| Rated Voltage | 7.4 V DC |
| Battery Capacity | 1390 mAh |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 38 x 21 x 55mm/1.5 x 0.8 x 2.2 in. |
| Weight | Approx. 82g/2.9 oz. |
Battery Charger
| Type | For CG-580 |
| Compatible Battery | Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512 |
| Recharging Time | BP-511A, BP-514: Approx. 100 min. BP-511, BP-512: Approx. 90 min. |
| Rated Input | 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) |
| Rated Output | 8.4 V DC |
| Working Temperature Range | 0°C - 40°C/32°F - 104°F |
| Working Humidity Range | 85% or less |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 91 x 67 x 31mm/3.6 x 2.6 x 1.2 in. |
| Weight | Approx. 115 g/4.1 oz. |
Kit Lens
| Angle of View | For EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Diagonal extent: 74°20' - 27°50' Horizontal extent: 64°30' - 23°20' Vertical extent: 45°30' - 15°40' |
| Lens Construction | 11 elements in 9 groups |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 - 36 |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 0.25m/0.82 ft. (from image sensor plane) |
| Maximum Magnification and Field of View | 0.34x (at 55mm) |
| Filter Size | 58mm |
| Hood | EW-60C |
| Diameter x Length | Approx. 68.5 x 70mm/2.7 x 2.8 in. |
| Weight | Approx. 200 g/7.1 oz. |
| Case | LP814 |
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