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Software Development Kit
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.
The EDSDK and CCAPI (along with other SDKs and APIs) are provided free of charge and more information can be found at https://www.usa.canon.com/support/sdk.
1. Compatibility list available on Canon Developer Community website
SETUP & TROUBLESHOOTING
Using Wi-Fi
- How to Connect to a Tablet Wirelessly
- What Can I Do Using the Wireless LAN Functions?
- Using EOS Utility 3.x to Send Images to a Computer via Wi-Fi Function
- I Want to Save Images to My Computer
- Sending Images to a Smartphone using a Wireless Connection
Wireless Setup
Printing Images Wirelessly
Bluetooth Connections
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PRODUCT INFO
Tech. Specs. Detailed PDF | View Full Details of Technical Specifications |
Type | Digital AF/AE single-lens reflex camera with built-in flash |
Recording Media | SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
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Image Format | Approx. 22.3 x 14.9mm (APS-C) |
Compatible Lenses | Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses, excluding EF-M lenses) |
Lens Mount | Canon EF mount |
Type | CMOS sensor (supporting Dual Pixel CMOS AF) |
Pixels | Approx. 24.2 megapixels |
Pixel Unit | Approx. 3.72 µm square |
Total Pixels | Approx. 25.8 megapixels |
Aspect Ratio | 3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical) |
Color Filter System | RGB primary color filters |
Low Pass Filter | Installed in front of the image sensor, non-detachable |
Dust Deletion Feature |
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Recording Format | Compliant to Design rule for Camera File system 2.0 and Exif 2.3 |
File Size | 3:2 Aspect Ratio Large: 6000 x 4000 Medium: 3984 x 2656 Small 1: 2976 x 1984 Small 2: 2400 x 1600 RAW: 6000 x 4000 4:3 Aspect Ratio Large: 5328 x 4000* Medium: 3552 x 2664 Small 1: 2656 x 1992 Small 2: 2112 x 1600* RAW: 6000 x 4000 16:9 Aspect Ratio Large: 6000 x 3368* Medium: 3984 x 2240* Small 1: 2976 x 1680* Small 2: 2400 x 1344* RAW: 6000 x 4000 1:1 Aspect Ratio Large: 4000 x 4000 Medium: 2656 x 2656 Small 1: 1984 x 1984 Small 2: 1600 x 1600 RAW: 6000 x 4000 * Indicate an inexact proportion. |
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RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording | Simultaneous recording is possible using a combination of RAW and JPEG/Large(Fine). |
Color Space | sRGB/Adobe RGB |
Picture Style |
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Settings |
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Auto White Balance | Option between ambience priority and white priority settings |
Color Temperature Compensation | Blue/amber bias: ±9 levels Magenta/green bias: ±9 levels Corrected in reference to the current WB modes color temperature. |
Type | Eye-level SLR (with fixed pentamirror) |
Coverage | Approx. 95% vertical/horizontal coverage (at approx. 19mm eye point and Large image size) |
Magnification | Approx. 0.87x/24.5° (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1) |
Eye Point | Approx. 19 mm (At -1m-1 from the eyepiece lens center) |
Dioptric Adjustment Correction | Adjustable from approx. -3.0 to +1.0 m-1 (dpt) |
Focusing Screen | Fixed |
Mirror | Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60) |
Viewfinder Information | Spot metering circle, AF point activation indicator, AF point, ISO speed indicator, Focus indicator, Maximum burst, ISO speed, Highlight tone priority, Exposure level indicator, Exposure compensation amount, AEB range, Red-eye reduction lamp ON, Exposure compensation, Aperture, Shutter speed, Bulb exposure, FE lock, Busy, Built-in flash recharging, No card warning, Card error, Card full warning, error code, Flash exposure compensation, High-speed sync, FE lock / FEB in-progress, Flash-ready, Improper FE lock warning, AE lock, AEB in-progress, Warning icon |
Depth Of Field Preview | Provided with depth of field preview button |
Type | TTL secondary image-forming phase-difference detection system with AF-dedicated sensor |
AF Points | 9 points Center AF point is AF cross-type supporting f/5.6. Center AF point is vertical line-sensitive supporting f/2.8. Other AF points is vertical line-sensitive or horizontal line-sensitive AF supporting f/5.6. |
AF Working Range | With One-Shot AF, at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100 EV -0.518 (center AF point) EV 0.518 (other AF points) (Based on Canon’s testing standards and environment) |
Focusing Modes |
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AF Point Selection |
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AF Assist Beam |
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Metering Modes | 63-zone metering sensor
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Metering Range | EV 1.0 - EV 20.0 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100, evaluative metering) |
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Exposure Control Systems |
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ISO Speed Range |
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Exposure Compensation |
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AE Lock |
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Type | Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically-controlled
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Shutter Speeds | 1/4000 to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.) |
Shutter Release | Soft-touch electromagnetic release |
Self Timer | 10-sec. delay, 2-sec. delay, continuous shooting after 10 sec. (2 to 10 shots) |
Shutter Lag Time | With SW-1 ON, time lag between SW-2 ON and start of exposure: approx. 0.075 sec.
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Flash Metering | E-TTL II autoflash (Evaluative, Average), FE Lock |
Flash Exposure Compensation | ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
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FE Lock | Provided |
External Flash Settings | The camera can set the following with EX series Speedlites:
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Drive Modes and Continuous Shooting Speed during Viewfinder Shooting |
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Shooting Modes | Still photo shooting and video shooting |
Focusing |
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Metering Modes | Real-time metering with image sensor
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Metering Range | EV 020 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100, evaluative metering) |
Grid Display |
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File Format | MP4 Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
Audio: AAC MOV: ALL-I (FHD 29.97, time-lapse movies only) |
Focusing |
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Range | Full range (0-255) |
Exposure Control | * In Basic Zone modes, exposure control is exerted as appropriate for the detected scene. |
Exposure Compensation | Up to ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
Type | TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor |
Monitor Size | 3.0-inch (screen aspect ratio of 3:2) Approx. 2.95 in./7.50cm diagonal (approx. 2.46 in./6.24cm width, approx. 1.64 in/4.16cm height) |
Pixels | Approx. 1.04 million dots |
Coverage | Approx. 170° vertically and horizontally |
Brightness Control | Adjustable to one of seven brightness levels |
Coating | Clear View LCD II
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Interface Languages | 25 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese) |
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Highlight Alert | With detailed information display, overexposed highlight areas with no image data will blink. |
Histogram | Brightness and RGB |
Items | Pressing the Quick Control button displays the Quick Control screen during viewfinder shooting, Live View shooting, movie shooting and playback. After selecting an item, you can select contents by operating the Main Dial. |
Protection |
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Erase | Except protected images
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Compatible Printers | Images can be sent via Wi-Fi® to a PictBridge-compatible (Wireless LAN) printer and printed. |
DPOF | Complies to DPOF Version 1.1 |
Standards Compliance | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
Transmission Method | DS-SS modulation (IEEE 802.11b) OFDM modulation (IEEE 802.11g/n) |
Transmission Range | Approx. 15 m/49.2 ft. *When communicating with a smartphone or tablet *With no obstructions between the transmitting and receiving antennas and no radio interference |
Transition Frequency (Central Frequency) | Frequency: 24122462 MHz Channels: 111 channels |
Connection Method | Camera Access Point Mode and Infrastructure mode |
Security | Authentication method: Open system, Shared key, WPA/WPA2-PSK Encryption: WEP, TKIP, AES |
Communication with a Smartphone | Images can be viewed, controlled, and received using a smartphone. Remote control of the camera using a smartphone is possible. Images can be sent to a smartphone. |
Transfer Images Between Cameras | Transferring one image, Transferring selected images, Transferring resized images |
Connect to Connect Station | Images can be sent to and saved on Connect Station. |
Remote Operation Using EOS Utility | Remote control functions and image viewing functions of EOS Utility can be used wirelessly. |
Print from Wi-Fi® Printers | Images can be sent to a Wi-Fi® printer. |
Send Images to a Web Service | Images in the camera or links to images can be sent to registered Web services. |
Standards Compliance | NFC Forum Type 3/4 Tag compliant (dynamic) |
Standards Compliance | Bluetooth® Specification Version 4.1 compliant (Bluetooth® low energy technology) |
Transmission Method | GFSK modulation |
Custom Functions | 11 Custom Functions settable with the camera |
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Custom Controls | Functions can be assigned to the following control parts:
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My Menu Registration | Up to six items from the menu items and the top-tier items of Custom Functions can be registered to each tab.Up to five My Menu tabs can be added.
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USB Terminal | Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
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Video Out Terminal | Type C (Resolution switches automatically)
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Extension System Terminal | 3.5mm diameter stereo mini jack
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Battery | Battery Pack LP-E17 x 1
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Battery Life |
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Battery Check | Automatic battery check when the power switch is turned ON. Displayed in 4 levels. |
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Power Saving | Power turns off after the set time (10/30* or 30 sec., 1, 2, 4, 8 or 15 min.) of non-operation elapses. * Normally 10 sec. is set. 30 sec. will be set for function setting, Live View shooting, image playback, etc. |
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Date/Time Battery | Built-in secondary batteryWhen fully-charged, the date/time can be maintained for approx. 3 months
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Start-up Time | Approx. 0.2 sec. (based on CIPA testing standards) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 4.82 x 3.65 x 2.75 in. (122.4 x 92.6 x 69.8mm)
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Weight | Approx. 15.98 oz. / 453g (Including battery and card) Approx. 14.32 oz. / 406g (Body only) |
Working Temperature Range | 32-104°F/0-40°C |
Working Humidity Range | 85% or less |
USB Tethered SDK | Are a developer and want to control select Canon cameras within your application? The Canon EDSDK allows you to set various camera settings, take a picture, and the retrieving of images remotely using a USB connection. The EDSDK is available at the Canon Developer Community website. Go to https://developercommunity.usa.canon.com for more information. |
EOS DIGITAL CAMERA LIMITED WARRANTY
For The U.S.A. And Canada Only
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (Canon U.S.A.) in the United States or Canon Canada Inc., (Canon Canada) in Canada with respect to the Canon brand EOS Digital Camera (the “Product”) *, when purchased and used in the United States or Canada. The Product purchased with this limited warranty is the only EOS Digital Camera to which this limited warranty applies.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. and Canon Canada Inc. (collectively "Canon") warrant to the original end-user purchaser, when delivered in new condition in its original container, that the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Product returned to a Canon repair facility and proven to be defective upon inspection will, at Canon’s sole discretion and without charge, be (a) repaired utilizing new, remanufactured, repaired and/or recycled parts; (b) exchanged for a new Product or; (c) exchanged for a refurbished Product, as determined by the Canon repair facility. Warranty exchange or replacement does not extend the original warranty period of the Product.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY ACCESSORIES. This limited warranty shall only apply if the Product is used in conjunction with compatible computer equipment and compatible software, as to which items Canon U.S.A. or Canon Canada, shall have no responsibility. Non-Canon brand equipment and software that may be distributed with the Product are sold "as is" and without warranty of any kind by Canon U.S.A. or Canon Canada, including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and all such warranties are disclaimed. The sole warranty, if any, with the respect to such non-Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof.
This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Product, and does not apply in the following cases:
- Loss of or damage to the Product due to abuse, mishandling, improper packaging by you, alteration, accident, electrical current fluctuations, failure to follow operating, maintenance or environmental instructions prescribed in Canon U.S.A.'s or Canon Canada's user's manual or services performed by someone other than Canon U.S.A. or Canon Canada, or a Canon authorized service provider for the Product. Without limiting the foregoing, water damage, sand/corrosion damage, battery leakage, dropping the Product, scratches, abrasions or damage to the body, lenses or LCD display or damage to the any of the accessories mentioned in the first paragraph above will be presumed to have resulted from misuse, abuse or failure to operate the Product as set forth in the operating instructions
- Use of parts or supplies (other than those sold by Canon U.S.A. or Canon Canada) that cause damage to the Product or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems
- If the Product has had its serial number or dating altered or removed.
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You may obtain technical support** for your Product as follows:
E-mail support via our Web site at www.canontechsupport.com
Telephone assistance from a Canon U.S.A. Customer Care representative free of charge during regular business hours at 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666)
Canon Canada
You may obtain technical support* for your Product as follows:
Telephone assistance from a Canon Canada Customer Care representative free of charge during regular business hours at 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666)
When you call, have your Product serial number and your date of purchase available to expedite service. A Canon Customer Care representative will attempt to diagnose the nature of the problem and correct it over the telephone. If the problem cannot be corrected over the telephone, you will be asked to follow the applicable procedures for MAIL-IN SERVICE. Note that a dated proof of purchase is required at the time of service. This requirement will be satisfied by providing a copy of your dated bill of sale.
** Technical support program specifics subject to change without notice.
MAIL-IN SERVICE is a program under which your Product is repaired by a Canon U.S.A. or a Canon Canada authorized service center for the Product. Authorized service center information can be obtained by visiting www.canontechsupport.com (US customers only) or by contacting the Canon U.S.A., Customer Care Center or Canon Canada Customer Information Centre at 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666). You will be given the name, address and phone number of an authorized service center.
It is your responsibility to properly package and send the defective Product, together with a copy of your dated proof of purchase, a complete explanation of the problem and a return address to the authorized service center at your expense. Do not include any other items with the defective Product. The Product covered by this limited warranty and proven to be defective upon inspection will be repaired and returned to you without charge by the authorized service center. Any Product received by the authorized service center that is not covered by the limited warranty will be returned unrepaired, or at the discretion of the authorized service provider, you may receive a written estimate of repair at such cost as the service center may establish from time to time.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state (or province to province in Canada).
*The battery pack packaged with the Product carries a separate ninety (90) day limited warranty.