Canon EOS Rebel T5 manual

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    This basic manual covers only the most basic operations. For other features and more details, see the Camera Instruction Manual pdf le in the CD-ROM. Basic Instruction Manual E C OP Y[...]

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    2 The EOS REBEL T5/EOS 1200D is a high-perfo rmance, digital single- lens reflex camera featuring a fi ne-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 18.0 effective megapixels, DIGIC 4, high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF , approx. 3.0 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and Full High-Definition (Full HD) movie shooting. The camera is highly resp[...]

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    3 Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer . * Battery Charger LC-E10 or LC-E1 0E is provided. (The LC-E10E comes with a power cord.) The Instruction Manua l and CD-ROMs provided are listed o n the next p age. If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens[...]

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    4 The instruction manual consists of a booklet and PDF manuals in electronic form (provided on the CD-ROM disc). The booklet is th e Basic Instruction Manua l. For more detailed instructions, see the Camera Instruction Manu al on the CD-ROM disc. Camera Instruction Manual CD- ROM Contains the following manuals in PDF format: • Camera Instruction [...]

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    5 The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity: If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer , it is recommended that yo u format the card with th is camera (p.42) . • SD memory cards • SDHC memory cards • SDXC me mory car ds When shooting movies, us e a large-capacity SD card rated SD Speed Cl[...]

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    6 Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery (p.24) . T o charge the battery , see page 22. 2 Insert a card (p.24) . With the card’s label facing toward the back of the camera, insert it into the card slot. 3 Att ach the lens (p.32) . Align the lens’s white or red index with the camera’s index in the matching color . 4 Set the lens’ s focus mod[...]

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    7 Quick Start Guide 6 Set the Mode Dial to < A > (Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.48) . All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically . 7 Focus on the subj ect (p.37) . Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfwa y , and the camera will focus on the subject. If necessary[...]

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    8 Icons in this Manual < 6 > : Indicates the Main Dial. < W >< X >< Y >< Z > : Indicates the < S > cross keys on the top, bottom, left, and right. < 0 > : Indicates the Setting button. 0 , 9 , 7 , 8 : Indicates that the corresponding function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. respective[...]

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    9 1 Introduct ion 2 Item Check List .................. ................................ .............. ................. 3 Instruction Ma nual and CD-ROMs ............. ............... ................. ....... 4 Compatible Cards ................. .............. .................. .............. .............. 5 Quick Start Guid e..................[...]

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    Contents 10 3 2 4 Basic Shooting and Image Playback 47 A Fully Automatic Sh ooting (Scene In telligent Auto ) ................... 48 A Full Auto Tech niques (Sce ne Intellige nt Auto) ................... ...... 5 1 7 Disabling Fla sh .............. .................. ................................ ......... 53 C Creati ve Auto Shoo ting ..... ...[...]

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    11 Contents 5 6 Image Playback 83 x Searching for Images Qu ickly ......................... .................. ........ 84 u / y Magnified Vi ew .... .............. .................. .............. .................. . 85 k Playing Mov ies........................... .............. .................. ............... 86 L Erasing Image s ...........[...]

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    12 Camera Care This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. The camera is not waterproof and ca nnot be used underwater . If you accidentally drop th e camera into water , promptly consult the nearest Canon Service Center . Wipe off any water dr oplets with a dry and clean cloth. If the camera has been expo[...]

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    13 Handling Precautions If the ca mera has not bee n used for an extend ed period, te st all it s functions before using it. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is an important shoot such as a foreign tr ip coming up, have the camera checked by your Canon de aler or check the ca mera yourself and make sur e it is working prope[...]

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    14 Nomenclature Lens release bu tton (p.33) Power switch (p.27) Mode Dial (p.18) < D > Flash button < 6 > Main Dial Shutter butt on (p.37) Red-eye reducti on/ Self-tim er lamp Grip Mirror Contacts (p.13) Lens mount Lens lock pin Built-in fla sh/AF-assist beam T erminal cover EF Lens mount index (p.32) EF-S Lens mo unt index (p.32 ) Flas[...]

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    15 Nomenclature < A > Live Vi ew shoot ing/ Movie shooting button (p.68/ 78) Dioptric adjustmen t knob (p.36) Eyecup Viewfin der eyepie ce LCD monitor (p.40) < O / L > Aperture/ Exposure comp ensation button/ Erase butt on (p.88) < Q > Quick Control button (p.38 ) Tripo d socket < M > Menu butto n (p.40) < x > Playback[...]

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    Nomenclature 16 Shooting Settings (in Creative Zone modes, p.18) The display will show only the settings currently applied. c Main Dial pointer Picture S tyle Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB range AF operatio n X : One-Shot AF 9 : AI Focus AF Z : AI Servo AF MF : Manual F ocusing Shooting mo de Quick Control icon (p.38, 63[...]

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    17 Nomenclature Viewfinder Information The display will show only the settings currently applied. Focusing screen AF points AF point act ivation in dicator <•> < A > AE lock/ AEB in-progress < D > Flash -ready Improper FE loc k warning < e > High-speed sync (FP flash) < d > FE lock/ FEB in-progre ss < y > Flash[...]

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    Nomenclature 18 Mode Dial The Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes, Creative Zone modes, and the Movie shooting mode. Basic Zone Modes All you do is press the shutter button. The camera sets everything to suit the subject or scene. A : Scene Intelligent Auto (p.48) 7 : Flash Off (p.53) C : Creative Auto (p.54) Image Zone Modes 2 : Portrait (p.57[...]

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    19 Nomenclature Lens Lens without a dist ance scale Focusing ring Hood mount (p.3 4) Filter thread (front of lens) Image St a bilizer switch (p.35) Lens mount inde x (p.32) Focus mode switch (p.32) Zoom ri ng (p.33 ) Zoom position index Contacts (p.13 ) C OP Y[...]

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    Nomenclature 20 Battery Charger LC-E10 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E10 (p.22). Battery Charger LC-E10E Charger for Battery Pack LP-E10 (p.22). Power plug Charge lamp Full-charge lamp Battery pack slot IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIO NS-SA VE THESE INSTRUCTION S. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULL Y FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.[...]

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    21 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations. Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera’s strap mount eyelet from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap’s buckle as shown in the illustration. Pull the strap to take up any slack and make sure the str[...]

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    22 1 Remove the protective cover . Detach the protective cover provided with the battery . 2 Att ach the battery . As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely to the charger . T o detach the battery , follow the above procedure in reverse. 3 Recharge the battery . For LC-E10 As shown by the arrow , flip out the battery charger ’s pr[...]

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    23 Charging the Battery Upon purchase, the b attery is not fully charged . Charge the battery before use. Recharge the battery on the day before or on th e day it is to be used. Even during storage, a charged batte ry will gradually drain and lose its capacity . After recharging the battery , detach it and disconnect the charger from the power outl[...]

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    24 Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E10 into the camera. The camera can use an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card (sold separately). The captured images are recorded onto the car d. Make sure the card’s write-protect switch is set upward to enable writing/erasing. 1 Open the cover . Slide the lever as shown by the arrows and open the cover . 2 Ins[...]

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    25 Installing and Removing the Battery and Card 1 Set the power switch to < 2 > (p.27) . 2 Open the cover . Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover . If [ Recording... ] is displayed, close the cover . 3 Remove the battery . Press the battery lock lever as shown by the arrow and remove the batter y . T o prevent short circuiting[...]

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    Installing and Removing the Battery and Card 26 When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it in dicates that images are being written to or read by the card, being erased, or data is being transferred. Do not open the card slot/battery comp artment cover . Also, never do any of the following while the access lam p is lit or blinking. Otherwise, it c[...]

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    27 If you turn on the power an d the date/time/zone setting screen appears, see page 29 to set the date/time/zone. < 1 > : The ca mera turns on. < 2 > : T he camera is turned off and does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera. T o save battery power , the ca mera turns off automatically after approx. 30 seconds of [...]

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    Turning on the Power 28 When the power is turned on, the battery le vel will be indicated in one of the four levels. z : Battery level is sufficient. x : Battery level is low , but the camera can still be used. c : Battery will be exhausted soon . (Blinks) n : Recharge the battery . Number of Possible Shots (Approx. number of shots) The figures abo[...]

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    29 When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone have been reset, the date/time/zone setting screen will appear. Follow the steps below to set the time zone first. If you set the camera to the correct time zone for where you cur rently live, when you travel to another time zone you can simply set the camera to the correct t[...]

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    3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone 30 4 Set the date and time. Press the < Y > < Z > keys to select the number . Press < 0 > so < a > is displayed. Press the < W > < X > keys to set the number , then press < 0 >. (Returns to < b >.) 5 Set the daylight saving time. Set it if necessary . Press the < [...]

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    31 1 Display the menu screen. Press the < M > button to display the menu screen. 2 Under the [ 5 2] t ab, select [Language K ]. Press the < Y > < Z > keys to select the [ 5 2 ] tab. Press the < W > < X > keys to select [ Language K ], then press < 0 >. 3 Set the desired langu age. Press the < S > cross keys[...]

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    32 The camera is compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses. The camera cannot be used wit h EF-M lenses. 1 Remove th e cap s. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows. 2 Att ach the lens. Align the lens’s red or white index with the camera’s index matching the same color . Turn the lens as shown by the[...]

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    33 Attaching and Detaching a Lens T o zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers. If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. T urning the zoom ring after achieving focus may throw o ff the focus. While pressing the lens release button, tu rn the lens as shown by the arrows. T ur n the lens until it stops, then detach it. Attach the rea[...]

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    Attaching and Detaching a Lens 34 A lens hood can block unwanted light and diminish rain, snow , dust etc. adhering to the front of the lens. Before storing the lens in a bag, etc., you can attach the hood in reverse. If there is no index mark on the len s and hood: Att ach the lens hood. T ur n the hood as shown by the ar row to attach it securely[...]

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    35 When you use an Image S tabilizer (IS) lens, camera shake is corrected to obtain a sharper shot. The proc edure exp lained here is based on the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens as an example. * IS stands for Image S tabilizer . 1 Set the IS switch to < 1 >. Set also the camera’s power switch to < 1 >. 2 Press the shutter button hal[...]

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    36 T urn the dioptri c adjustmen t knob. T ur n the knob left or right so that the AF points (nine boxes) in the viewfinder look sharp. T o obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake. 1. Wrap your right hand around the camera g rip firmly . 2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand. 3. Rest your hand’s right ind ex fing[...]

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    37 Basic Operation The shutter button has two steps. Y ou can press the shu tter button halfway . T hen you can further press the shutter button comple tely . Pressing Hal fway This activates autofocusing and the automatic exposure system that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed in the[...]

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    38 Y ou can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor . This is called the Quick Control. 1 Press the < Q > button. X The Quick Control screen will appear ( 7 ). 2 Set the desired function. Press the < S > cross keys to select a function. X The selected function and Feature guide (p.45) will appear . T [...]

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    39 Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions Select the desired function and press < 0 >. The function setting screen will appear . Press the < Y > < Z > keys or turn the < 6 > dial to change some of the settings. Also, some functions can be set by pressing the < B > button. Press < 0 > to finalize the setting and r[...]

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    40 Y ou can set various settings with the menus such as the image- recording quality , date/time, etc. 3 Menu Operations < S > cross keys LCD monitor < 0 > button The menu tabs and items displayed will differ depending on the shooting mode. Menu Screen Creative Zone Modes < M > button Basic Zone Modes Movie Shooting Mode Menu item[...]

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    41 3 Menu Operations 1 Display the menu screen. Press the < M > button to display the menu screen. 2 Select a tab. Press the < Y > < Z > keys to select a tab (group of functions). For example, in thi s manual, “ the [ z 3 ] tab” refers t o the screen displayed when the t hird z (Shooti ng) tab from the lef t [ ] is selected . [...]

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    42 If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer , format the card with the camera. When the card is formatted, all im ages and data in the card will be erased. Even protecte d images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary , transfer the images and dat a to a computer , etc., befo[...]

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    43 3 Formatting the Card The card is new. The card was formatted b y a different camera or a computer. The card is full with images or da ta. A card-related error is displayed. Execute [Format card] in the following cases: Low-level Formatting Perform low-level formatti ng if the card’s recordi ng or reading speed seems slow or if you want to tot[...]

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    44 The LCD monitor can display t he shooting settings screen, menu screen, captured images, etc. When you turn on the power, the shooting settings will be displayed. When you press the shutter button halfway , the display will turn off. And when you let go of the shutter button, the display will turn on. Y ou can also turn off the display by pressi[...]

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    45 The Feature guide appears when yo u change the shooting mode or set a shooting function, Live View sh ooting, movie shooting, or Quick Control for playback, and displays a brief description of that mod e, function or option. It also displays a description whe n you select a function or option on the Quick Control screen. The Feature guide turns [...]

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    47 2 Basic Shooting and Image Playback This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results and how to play back images. With Basic Zone modes , all you do is point and shoot while the camera sets everything automatically (p.64). Also, to prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, advanced shooting funct[...]

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    48 < A > is a fully automatic mode. Th e camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically . It also adjusts focus automatically by detecting whether the subject is still or moving (p.5 1). 1 Set the Mode Dial to < A >. 2 Aim any AF point over the subject. All the AF points will be used to focus, and generally the cl[...]

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    49 A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) 4 T ake the picture. Press the shutter button co mpletely to take the picture. X The captured image will be displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD monitor . After you finish shooting, push down the built-in flash with your fingers. The focus confirmation ligh t < o > blinks and focus is n ot ach[...]

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    A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) 50 The flash fired even thou gh it was daylight. For a backlit subject, the flash may fire to help lighten the subject’s dark areas. If you do not want the fl ash to fire, use the Flash off mode (p.53). Other than the flash setting, the camera will shoot with the same settings as with < A >[...]

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    51 Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the < A > mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus on a still subject, the focus will be locked . Y ou can then recompose the shot and press the shutter button completely to take the picture. This [...]

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    A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) 52 Y ou can shoot while viewing the im age on the LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”. For details, see page 67. 1 Display the Live View image on the LCD monito r . Press the < A > button. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor . 2 Focus on the su bject. Aim the ce[...]

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    53 The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically . In places where flas h photography is pro hibited such as in a museum or an aquarium, use the < 7 > (Flash Off) mode. This mode is also effective for capturi ng the particular ambience of a scene, such as candlelight scenes. Prevent camera shake if the numeric disp[...]

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    54 In the < C > mode, you can easily change the depth of field, drive/self- timer , and flash firing. Y ou can also choose the ambience you want to convey in your images. The default settings are the same as the < A > mode. * CA stands for Creative Aut o. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < C >. 2 Press the < Q > button. ( 7 ) X The Qu[...]

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    55 C Creative Auto Shooting Pressing the < Q > button enables yo u to set the following: (1) Ambience-based shots Y ou can set the ambience you want to co nvey in your images. Press the < Y > < Z > keys or turn the < 6 > dial to select the des ired ambience. Y ou can also select it from a list by pressing < 0 >. (2) Bl[...]

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    C Creative Auto Shooting 56 (3) Drive/self-timer : Press < 0 > and set it with < Y > < Z > or the < 6 > dial. < u > Single shooting : Shoot one image at a time. < i > Co ntinuous shootin g : While you hold down the shutter button completely , shots will be taken continuously . Y ou can shoot up to approx. 3 shots[...]

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    57 The < 2 > (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the h uman subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and hair look softer . The further the distance between the subject and b ackground, the better . The further the distance between the subject and background, the more blurred the background will look. The subject will also stand o[...]

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    58 Use the < 3 > (Landscape) mode for wide scenery or to have everything in focus from near to far . For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. With a zoom lens, use t he wide-angle end. When using the wide-angle end of a zoom lens, objects near and far will be in focus. It also adds breadth to landscapes. Shooting night sce[...]

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    59 When you want to shoot flowers or small things up close, use the < 4 > (Close-up) mode. T o make small things appear much larger , use a macro lens (sold separately). Use a simple background . A simple background makes sma ll objects such as flowers stand out better . Move as close as possible to th e subject. Check the lens for its minimu[...]

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    60 Use the < 5 > (S ports) mode to shoot a moving subject, such as a running person or a moving vehicle. Use a tel ephoto le ns. The use of a telephoto lens is recommended for shooting from a distance. Use the center AF poin t to focus. Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter button halfway to autofocus. Duri ng autof[...]

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    61 T o shoot people at night and obtain a natural-looking night scene in the background, use the < 6 > (Night Portrait) mode. Using a tripod is recommended. Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to o btain a wide night view . Also, use a tripod to prevent ca mera shake. Check the subject’s bright[...]

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    6 Shooting Night Portraits 62 During Live View shoot ing, it may be dif ficult to focus on dots of light such as in a night scene. In su ch a case, it is recommended that you set the AF method to [ Quick mode ] and shoot. If it is still diff icult to focus, set the lens’ s focus mode switch to < MF > and focus manually . T ell the subject t[...]

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    63 In Basic Zone modes when the shoot in g function settings screen is displayed, you can press the < Q > button to display the Quick Control screen. The table on the next p age shows the functions that can be set with the Quick Control screen in each Basic Zone mode. 1 Set the Mode Dial to a Basic Zon e mode. 2 Press the < Q > button. [...]

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    Q Quick Control 64 Settable Functions in Basic Zone Modes o : Set automatically k : User selectable : Not selectable * Use the < W > < X > keys to set the number of continuous shot s. Function A (p.48) 7 (p.53) C (p.54) 2 (p.57) 3 (p.58) 4 (p.59) 5 (p.60) 6 (p.61) Drive mode u : Single shooti ng k k k k k k i : Continuou s shooting k k [...]

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    65 The easiest way to play bac k images is explained below . 1 Play back the image. Press the < x > button. X The last captured image or last image played back will appear . 2 Select an imag e. T o view images starting with the last captured image, press the < Y > key . T o view images starting with the first (oldest) image, press the &[...]

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    67 3 Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) Y ou can shoot while viewing th e picture on the camera’s LCD monitor . Th is is called “Live View shooti ng”. Live View shooting is effective for still subjects which do not move. If you handhold the ca mera and shoot while viewing th e LCD monitor , camera shake can cause blurred im ag[...]

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    68 1 Display the Live View image. Press the < A > button. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor . The Live View image will closely reflect the brightness level of the actual image you capture. 2 Focus on the su bject. When you press the shu tter button halfway , the camera will focus with the current AF method (p.71). 3 T ake t[...]

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    69 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Set [ Live View shoot. ] to [ Enable ]. In Basic Zone modes, the Live View menu options will be displayed under [ z 2 ], and in Creative Zone modes, they will be displayed under [ z 4 ]. Number of Possible Shots with Live View Shooting (Approx. number of shots) The figures above are based on a fu lly -charged Batt[...]

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    A Shooting with the LCD Monitor 70 Each time you press the < B > button, the information display will change. Information Display A F method • d : FlexiZone - Single • c : u Live mod e • f : Quick mode Magnifying frame ISO speed Exposure level indicator/AEB range Aperture Shutter speed Picture S tyle Battery check Exposure simulation Im[...]

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    71 Y ou can select an AF method to suit the shooting conditions and your subject. The following AF methods are provid ed: [ FlexiZone - Single ], [ u Live mode ] (face detection, p.72), and [ Quick mode ] (p.74). If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens’s focus mode switch to < MF >, magnify the image, and focus manually . Select [...]

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    Using AF to Focus (AF Method) 72 3 Focus on the su bject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button half way . X When focus is achieved, the AF p oint will turn green and the beeper will sound. X If focus is not achieved, the AF point will turn orange. 4 T ake the pictu re. Check the focus and exposure, then press the shutter b[...]

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    73 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) 3 Focus on the su bject. Press the shutter button halfway and the camera will focus on the face covered by the < p > frame. X When focus is achieved, the AF p oint will turn green and the beeper will sound. X If focus is not achieved, the AF point will turn orange. If a face cannot be detected, the AF point &l[...]

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    Using AF to Focus (AF Method) 74 The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF , using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting. Although you can focus on the target subject quickly , the Live View image will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation. Y ou can use nine AF points to focus (automatic selection). Y ou can also[...]

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    75 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) 3 Focus on the su bject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfw ay . X The Live View image will turn of f , the reflex mirror will go back down, and AF will be executed. (No picture is take n. ) X When focus is achieved, the AF p oint that achieved focus will turn green and the Live Vie[...]

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    77 4 Shooting Movies Movie shooting is enabled by setting the Mode Dial to < k >. The movie recording format will be MOV . For cards that can record movies, see page 5. Full HD 1080 Full HD 1080 indicates compatibility with High- Definition fe aturing 1080 ve rtical pixels (scanning lines). C OP Y[...]

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    78 Connecting the camera to a TV set is recommended to play back the movies shot. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < k >. X The reflex mirror will make a sound, then the image will appear on the LCD monitor . 2 Focus on the su bject. Before shooting a movie, focus with AF or manual focus (p.71-75). When you press the shu tter button halfway , the camer[...]

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    79 k Shooting Movies Each time you press the < B > button, the information display will change. Information Display Movie shooting remaining time / Elapsed time Recording movie Magnifying frame AF point (Quick mode) ISO speed Exposure level indicator Aperture AE lock White balance Movie recording size Auto Lighting Optimizer Shutter speed AF [...]

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    80 The menu option [ Z 2: Movie rec. size ] enables you to select the movie’s image size [ ****x**** ] and frame rate [ 9 ] (frames recorded per se cond). The 9 (frame rate) switches automatically depending on the [ Z 2: Video system ] setting. Image Size [ 1920x1080 ] ( A ) : Full High-Definition (Full HD) recording quality . The aspect ratio wi[...]

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    81 3 Setting the Movie Recording Size T otal Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute Movie Files Exceeding 4 GB Due to the file system, movie shoot ing will stop automatically if the file size of a single movie clip r each es 4 GB. Y ou can start shooting a movie again by pressing the < A > button. (A new movie file starts being recorde[...]

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    83 5 Image Playback This chapter explains ba sic procedures to play back images and movies. Images shot and saved with ano ther device The camera may not be able to properly display imag es captured with a dif ferent camera, edited with a computer , or that have had their file names changed. C OP Y[...]

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    84 Search for images quickly with the i ndex display showing fo ur or nine images on one screen. 1 Play back the image. When y ou press th e < x > button, the last image captured will be displayed. 2 Switch to the index display . Press the < Hy > button. X The 4-image index display will appear . The selected image is highlighted in an o[...]

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    85 Y ou can magnify a captured image by approx. 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor . 1 Magnify the image. Press the < u > button during image playback. X The image will be magnified. If you hold down the < u > button, the image will be magnified until it reaches the maximum magnification. Press the < Hy > button to reduce the magnific[...]

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    86 1 Play back the image. Press the < x > button to display an image. 2 Select a movie. Press the < Y > < Z > keys to select a movie. In the single-image display , the < 1s > icon displayed on the upper left of the screen indicates a movie. If the movie is a video snapshot, [ s ] will be displayed. In the index display , per[...]

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    87 k Playing Movies Movie Playback Panel * When background music is set, the movie’ s sound will not be played. Operation Playback Descripti on 2 Exit Returns to the single-image disp lay . 7 Play Pressing < 0 > toggles between play and stop. 8 Slow motion Adjust the slow motion speed by pressing the < Y > < Z > keys. The slow-m[...]

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    88 Y ou can either select and erase unnecessary image s one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images will not be erased. Once an image is erased, it canno t be recovered. Make sure you no longer need th e image before erasing it. T o prevent important images from being erased accidentally , p rotect them. Erasing a 1 + 73 image will eras[...]

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    89 6 Viewing the CD-ROM Instruction Manuals / Downloading Images to Your Comp uter This chapter explain s how to install the Camera Instruction Manual (on the CD-ROM provided) to yo ur computer and download images fro m the camera to your computer , gives an overview of th e software in the EOS DIGIT AL Solution Disk (CD-ROM), and explai ns how to [...]

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    90 The Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM contains the following electronic manuals (PDF): Camera Instruction Manual Explains all of the camera’s functions and operation proced ures, including basic content. Quick Reference Guide Explains basic camera functi ons and procedures for shooting and playback. T o view the instruction manuals ( PDF files)[...]

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    91 Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM 3 Double-click the ST ART file. X The screen shown in step 4 will appear . The icon displayed will differ depending on your computer ’s operating system. 4 Click on the manual you want to view. Click on the name of the manual under your respective language. X The manual will be displayed. カメラ?[...]

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    92 Y ou can use the EOS software to download the images in the camera to your computer . There are tw o ways to do this. 1 Install the sof tware (p.96) . 2 Use the provided interface cab le to connect the cam era to your computer . Use the interface cable p rovided with the camera. Connect the cable to the camera’s digital terminal with the cable[...]

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    93 Downloading Images to a Computer Y ou can also use a card reader to down load images to your computer . 1 Install the sof tware (p.96) . 2 Insert the card into the ca rd reader . 3 Use Canon sof tware to download the images. X Use Digital Photo Professional. X Use ImageBrowser EX. For details, refer to the Software Instruction Manual on the CD- [...]

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    94 EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk This disk contains various software for EOS DIGIT AL cameras. With the camera connected to a computer , EOS Utilit y enables you to transfer still photos and movies shot with the camera to the computer. Y ou can use this software to set various camera settings and shoo t remotely with the computer connected to the camer[...]

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    95 Software Overview Connect to the Internet to download and install the software*. This software is recommended fo r users who mainly sho ot JPEG images. Y ou can easily view and play back still photos , MOV movies, and video snapshot albums and al so print JPEG images. * EOS DIGIT AL Solution Disk is necessary for downloading and installing Image[...]

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    96 1 Insert EOS DIGIT AL Solution Disk (CD-ROM). For Macintosh, double-click to open the CD-ROM icon displayed on the desktop, then double-click on [ C anon EOS Digital Installer ]. 2 Click [Easy Inst allation] and follow the on-screen instruction s to inst all. For Macintosh, click [ Install ]. If the “Microsof t Silverlight” instal lation pro[...]

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    97 Contains the Software Instruction Manuals. 1 Insert the [Software INSTRUCTION MANUAL] CD-ROM into your computer . 2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon. For Windows, the icon is displayed in [ (My) Computer ]. For Macintosh, the icon is displayed on the desktop. 3 Co py the [English] folder to yo ur computer . Instruction Manual PDFs with the names bel[...]

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    98 T rademarks Adobe is a trademark of Ad obe Systems Incorporated. Microsof t and Windows are trademarks or reg istered trademar ks of Microsoft Corporation in the United S tates and/or other countrie s. Macintosh and Mac OS a re trademarks of Apple Inc., r egistered in the U.S. an d other countries. SDXC logo is a tradema rk of SD-3C, LLC. HDMI, [...]

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    99 Use of genuine Canon accessorie s is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when u sed with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/ or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a batt[...]

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    100 Safety Warnings Follow these safeguards and use the equip ment properly to prevent injury , death, and material damage. Preventing Serious Injury or Death • T o prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakag e, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do not use any batt eries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this booklet[...]

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    101 • Before storing the camera or accessory when not in use, remove the battery pack and disconnect the power plug. This is to prevent electrical shock, heat generation, and fire. • Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is t o prevent an explosion or fire. • If you drop the equipment and the casing bre aks open to expos[...]

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    102 Preventing Injury or Equipment Damag e • Do not leave equipment inside a car under the hot sun or near a heat sou rce. The equipment may become hot and cause skin burns. • Do not carry the camera around while it is attached to a tripod. Doing so may cause injury . Also make sure the tripod is sturdy enough to support th e camera and lens. ?[...]

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    103 Digital Camera Model DS126491 Systems This device complies with Par t 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subje ct to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) t his device must accept any interf erence received, including inte rference that may cause undesired ope ration. Note: This equ ipment has [...]

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    104 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS — This manual contains important safety and operating instructio ns for Battery Charger LC-E10 & LC-E10E. 2. Bef ore using the charger , read all in structions and caution ary remarks on (1) the charger , (2) the battery pack, and (3) the product using the battery pack . 3. CAUTIO[...]

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    CPH-E103-000 ©CANONINC.2014 The lenses and accessories mentioned in this Instruction Manual are current as of January 2014. For information on the camera’s compatibility with any lenses andaccessoriesintroducedafterthisdate,contactanyCa[...]