| Type | |
| Type | Digital AF/AE SLR |
| Recording Media | CompactFlash (CF) Card Type I and II |
| Image Format | 1.41 x 0.94 in./35.8 x 23.9mm |
| Compatible Lenses | Canon EF lenses (except EF-S lenses) |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF mount |
| Image Sensor | |
| Type | High-sensitivity, High-resolution, Single-plate CMOS Sensor |
| Pixels | Approx. 12.8 megapixels |
| Total Pixels | Approx. 13.3 megapixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical) |
| Color Filter System | RGB primary color filters |
| Low Pass Filter | Fixed position in front of the image sensor |
| Recording System | |
| Recording Format | JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording provided. Backup image recording enabled (Same image recordable on CF card standards) |
| Image Format | JPEG, RAW |
| File Size | (1) Large/Fine: Approx. 4.6MB (4,368 x 2,912) (2) Large/Normal 2.3MB (4,368 x 2,912) (3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 2.7MB (3,168 x 2,112) (4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.4MB (3,168 x 2,112) (5) Small/Fine: Approx. 2.0MB (2,496 x 1,664) (6) Small/Normal: Approx. 1.0MB (2,496 x 1,664) (7) RAW: Approx. 12.9MB (4,368 x 2,912) |
| Folders | Folder creation/selection enabled |
| File Numbering | (1) Continuous numbering (2) Auto reset (3) Manual reset |
| Color Space | Selectable between sRGB and Adobe RGB |
| Picture Style | Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1, 2, 3 |
| Interface | Hi-Speed USB (Print/PTP/PC connect, selectable)
Video output (NTSC/PAL) |
| White Balance | |
| Settings | Auto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy/Twilight/Sunset, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash), Manual (Custom, Color Temperature) |
| Auto White Balance | Auto white balance with the image sensor |
| Color Temperature Compensation | White balance bracketing: +/-3 stops in full-stop increments
White Balance Correction: Blue/Amber bias +/- 9 levels
Magenta/Green bias +/- 9 levels
Blue/Amber bias and Magenta/Green bias cannot be set together during White Balance Bracketing |
| Color Temperature Information Transmission | Provided |
| Viewfinder | |
| Type | Eye-level SLR with fixed pentaprism |
| Coverage | Approx. 96% horizontally and vertically (coverage against JPEG Large) |
| Magnification | 0.71x (-1 dpt with 50mm lens at infinity) |
| Eye Point | 20mm |
| Dioptric Adjustment Correction | -3.0 to +1.0 diopter |
| Focusing Screen | Standard focusing screen: Ee-A |
| Mirror | Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF 600mm f/4 or shorter lens) |
| Viewfinder Information | AF (AF points, focus confirmation light), Exposure (shutter speed, aperture, spot metering circle, exposure level, AE lock, exposure compensation, AEB level), Flash (flash ready, red-eye reduction lamp on, high-speed sync, FE lock, FEB shooting, flash exposure compensation, insufficient flash warning during FE lock), White balance correction, Maximum burst, CF card full warning, CF card error warning, No CF card warning |
| Depth Of Field Preview | Enabled with depth-of-field preview button (with Speedlite 580EX, 550EX, 430EX, MR-14EX, or MT-24EX, pressing the depth-of-field preview button fires a modeling flash) |
| Eyepiece Shutter | None (eyepiece cover provided on strap) |
| Autofocus | |
| Type | TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor |
| AF Points | 9 AF points (plus 6 invisible Supplemental AF points) |
| AF Working Range | EV -0.5-18 (at ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F) |
| Focusing Modes | Autofocus, (One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF (automatic switching between One-Shot/Predictive AI Servo AF)), Manual Focus (MF) |
| AF Point Selection | Manual selection, Automatic selection |
| Selected AF Point Display | Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD screen |
| AF Assist Beam | Emitted by the dedicated Speedlite |
| Exposure Control | |
| Metering Modes | Max. aperture TTL metering with 35-zone SPC
(1) Evaluative metering (link to all AF points)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 8% of viewfinder)
(3) Spot metering (approx. 3.5% of viewfinder)
(4) Center-weighted average metering |
| Metering Range | EV 1-20 (at 68°F/20°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100) |
| ISO Speed Range | Equivalent to ISO 100-1600 (in 1/3-stop increments), ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 50 and 3200 |
| Exposure Compensation | (1) Manual, (2) AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)Bracketing range: ±2 stops in 1/2- or 1/3-stop increments |
| AE Lock | Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
Manual: By AE lock button |
| Shutter | Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically-controlled 1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3-stop increments), X-sync at 1/200 sec. Soft-touch electromagnetic release 10 sec. delay Remote control with 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 1/200 sec. |
| Shutter Release | Soft-touch electromagnetic release |
| Self Timer | 10 sec. delay |
| Remote Control | Remote control with N3 type terminal |
| External Speedlite | |
| EOS Dedicated Speedlite | E-TTL II autoflash with EX-series Speedlite |
| Zooming to Match Focal Length | Provided |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| FE Lock | Provided |
| PC Terminal | Provided |
| Drive System | |
| Drive Modes | Single, Continuous (approx. 3 fps), Self-timer |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | Approx. 3 fps (at 1/250 sec. or faster for all recording quality settings) |
| Maximum Burst | JPEG: Approx. 60 frames (JPEG/Large)
RAW: Approx. 17 frames
RAW+JPEG: Approx. 12 frames |
| LCD Monitor | |
| Type | TFT color liquid-crystal monitor |
| Monitor Size | 2.5 in. |
| Pixels | Approx. 230,000 |
| Coverage | 100% for JPEG images |
| Brightness Control | 5 levels provided |
| Interface Languages | 15 |
| Playback | |
| Display Format | Single image, 9-image index, Magnified zoom (approx. 1.5x to 10x), Auto play, Auto play right after shooting, Rotated, Jump |
| Highlight Alert | In the single image (INFO) mode, the highlight portions containing no image information will blink |
| AF Point Display | Enabled |
| Histogram | Brightness, RGB |
| Image Protection and Erase | |
| Protection | A single image can be protected or unprotected |
| Erase | A single image or all images stored in a CF card can be erased if they are unprotected |
| Direct Printing | |
| Compatible Printers | CP Direct, Bubble Jet Direct, and PictBridge-compatible printers |
| Printable Images | JPEG images (DPOF printing possible) |
| Easy Print feature | Provided |
| DPOF: Digital Print Order Format | |
| DPOF | Version 1.1 compatible |
| Customization | |
| Custom Functions | 21 Custom Functions with 57 settings |
| Register Basic Camera Settings | Under Mode Dial's setting |
| Sound Recording | |
| Recording Methods | None |
| File Format | N/A |
| Recording Time | N/A |
| Power Source | |
| Battery | One Battery Pack BP-511A/BP-514/BP-511/BP-512 |
| Battery Life | Approx. 800 (68°F/20°C), approx. 400 (32°F/0°C)
* The above figures comply with CIPA standard and apply when a fully-charged Battery Pack BP-511A is used. |
| Battery Check | Automatic |
| Power Saving | Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30 min. |
| Date/Time Battery | One CR2016 Lithium Battery |
| Dimensions and Weight | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 6.0 x 4.4 x 3.0 in./152 x 113 x 75mm |
| Weight | 28.6 oz./810g (Body only. Battery: 2.9 oz./82g) |
| 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 |
| Rated Output | 8.4 V DC |
| Working Temperature Range | 0°C - 40°C/32°F - 104°C |
| 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. 115/4.0 oz. |
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