| Type | |
| Type | Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash |
| Recording Medium | Type I and II CF card |
| Image Format | 22.5 x 15.0mm |
| Compatible Lenses | Canon EF and EF-S lenses (35mm-equivalent focal length is equal to approx.1.6 times the marked focal length.) |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF mount |
| Image Sensor | |
| Type | High-sensitivity, high-resolution, single-plate CMOS sensor |
| Pixels | Effective pixels: Approx. 8.25 megapixels (3520×2344) Total pixels: Approx. 8.50 megapixels (3600×2360) |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Color Filter System | RGB primary color filter |
| Low-pass Filter | Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable |
| Recording System | |
| Recording Format | JPEG (except when Adobe RGB is set) supporting Design rule for Camera File system and RAW |
| Image Format | JPEG and RAW (12-bit) |
| File Size | (1) Large/Fine: Approx. 3.6 MB (3504×2336 pixels) (2) Large/Normal: Approx. 1.8 MB (3504×2336 pixels) (3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 2.2 MB (2544×1696 pixels) (4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.1 MB (2544×1696 pixels) (5) Small/Fine: Approx. 1.2 MB (1752×1168 pixels) (6) Small/Normal: Approx. 0.6 MB (1752×1168 pixels) (7) RAW (3504×2336 pixels): 8.7MB RAW + Small/Normal: Approx. 9.3 MB RAW + Small/Fine: Approx. 9.9 MB RAW + Medium/Normal: Approx. 9.8 MB RAW + Medium/Fine: Approx. 10.9 MB RAW + Large/Normal: Approx. 10.5 MB RAW + Large/Fine: Approx. 12.3 MB * Exact file sizes depend on the subject and ISO speed. |
| File Numbering | Consecutive numbering, auto reset |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB Two sets of standard parameters plus up to three sets of custom processing parameters (4 items with 5 settings each) as well as monochrome photography with custom parameters can be set. |
| White Balance | |
| Settings | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Manual Color Temperature Setting and Custom |
| Auto White Balance | Via image sensor data |
| Personal White Balance | +/-3 steps in whole-stop increments |
| Color Temperature Compensation | +/- 9 steps in 1-step increments |
| Viewfinder | |
| Type | Eye-level pentaprism |
| Coverage | Approx. 95% vertically and horizontally (Coverage against JPEG Large) |
| Magnification | 0.9x (-1 dpt. with 50mm lens at infinity) |
| Eyepoint | 20 mm |
| Dioptric Adjustment Correction | -3.0 – +1.0 dpt. |
| Focusing Screen | Fixed, Precision Matte screen |
| Mirror | Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60. No mirror cut-off with lenses up to EF 600mm f/4) |
| Viewfinder Information | AF (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure (shutter speed, aperture value, manual exposure, AE lock, exposure compensation amount, AEB level, partial metering area), flash (flash ready, red-eye reduction lamp on, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), warnings (exposure warning, improper FE lock warning, CF card full warning, CF card error warning, no CF card warning, busy), maximum burst for continuous shooting, shots remaining. |
| Depth-of-Field Preview | Enabled with depth-of-field preview button |
| Autofocus | |
| Type | TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS Sensor (TTL CrossType secondary image registration) |
| AF Points | 9 |
| AF Working Range | EV -0.5-18 (at 20°C/68°F, ISO 100) |
| Focusing Modes | One-Shot AF, Predictive Al Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focus (MF) |
| AF Point Selection | Automatic selection, Manual AF point selection |
| Active AF Point Indicator | Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD panel |
| AF-assist Beam | Intermittent firing of built-in flash |
| Effective Range | Approx. 4.0m/13.1 ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5 ft. off-center |
| Exposure Control | |
| Metering System | TTL full aperture metering with 35-zone SPC (1) Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point) (2) Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center) (3) Center-weighted average metering |
| Metering Range | EV 1-20 (at 20°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100) |
| Exposure Control Systems | Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Automatic Depth-of-Field AE, Manual Exposure, ETTL-II Autoflash |
| ISO Speed Range | Basic Zone modes: Automatic |
| Creative Zone Modes | Equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, and ISO 3200 with ISO speed extension |
| Exposure Compensation | AEB: +/-2 stops in 1/2- or 1/3 stop increments |
| Manual | +/-2 stops in 1/2- or 1/3 stop increments (can be combined with AEB) |
| AE Lock | Auto: Applied when focus is achieved in the One Shot AF mode with evaluative metering. Manual: Applied with AE lock button |
| Shutter | |
| Type | Vertical-travel focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/8000 – 30 sec. (1/2- or 1/3-stop increments), bulb, X-sync at 1/250 sec. |
| Shutter Release | Soft-touch electromagnetic release |
| Self-timer | 10 sec. delay |
| Remote Control | N3-type remote control |
| Built-in Flash | |
| Type | Auto pop-up E-TTL II autoflash (retractable) |
| Guide Number | 13 (ISO 100m), 43 (ISO 100 ft.) |
| Recycling Time | Approx. 3 sec. |
| Flash-ready Indicator | Flash-ready indicator lights in viewfinder |
| Flash Coverage | 17mm lens angle covered |
| Flash Metering System | E-TTL II autoflash |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | +/-2 stops in 1/2- and 1/3 stop increments |
| External Speedlite | |
| EOS External Flash or Dedicated Speedlites | E-TTL II autoflash set with EX-series Speedlites |
| PC Terminal | Provided |
| Drive System | |
| Drive Modes | Single frame, Continuous, Self-timer |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | Approx. 5 fps (at 1/250 sec. or faster speeds) |
| Max. Burst During Continuous Shooting | 23 shots (Large/Fine JPEG) or 6 shots (RAW or RAW+JPEG) |
| LCD Monitor | |
| Type | TFT color liquid-crystal monitor |
| Screen Monitor Size | 1.8″ |
| Dots | Approx. 118,000 dots |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% for JPEG images |
| Brightness Control | 5 levels |
| Playback | |
| Image Display Format | Single image, 9-image index, Magnified zoom, Auto play, Auto play right after shooting |
| Highlight Alert | In the single image and single image (Info) modes, any overexposed highlight areas with no image information will blink |
| Image Protection and Erase | |
| Protection | Single images can be protected or unprotected |
| Compatible Printers | Canon CP Printers, Canon BJ Printers and PictBridge printers for direct printing from the camera |
| Settings | Print quantity, style (image, paper, borders, date), and trimming |
| Menus | |
| Menu Categories | Shooting menu: Red Playback menu: Blue Setup menu: Yellow |
| LCD Monitor Language | 12 languages provided (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese) |
| Firmware Update | Update possible by the user |
| Power Source | |
| Battery | One Battery Pack BP-511A/BP-511/BP-512/BP-514AC power can be supplied via the optional DC coupler. |
| Battery Life | At 68° F / 20° C: 650 (No Flash), 500 (50% Flash Use), At 32° F / 0° C: 500 (No Flash), 400 (50% Flash Use). These figures apply when a fully-charged Battery Pack BP-511A/BP-511/BP-512/BP-514 is used. |
| Battery Check | Automatic |
| Power Saving | Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, or 30 min |
| Dimensions and Weight | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 144 x 105.5 x 71.5mm (5.7 x 4.2 x 2.8 in.) |
| Weight | 685 g (24.2 oz)(body only) |
| Operating Environment | |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0°C- 40°C / 32°F – 104°F |
| Operating Humidity Range | 85% or lower |