Canon Eos Rebel Sl1 100d Instruction Manual

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Creative Shooting
In the Basic Zone modes, to prevent spoiled shots, 
most advanced functions are set automatically and 
cannot be changed. In the  (Program AE) mode, 
you can set various function s and be more creative.
 In the < d> mode, the camera sets the shutter speed and 
aperture automatically to obtain a standard exposure.
  The difference between the Basic Zone modes and < d> is 
explained on pages 316-319.
  The functions explained in this chapter can also be used in 
the < s>, < f >, and <...

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The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit 
the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE.
1Set the Mode Dial to .
2Focus the subject.
  Look through the viewfinder and aim 
the selected AF point over the 
subject. Then press the shutter button 
halfway.
X The dot inside the AF point achieving 
focus lights up briefly in red, and the 
focus confirmation light < o> on the 
viewfinder’s bottom right lights up (in 
One-Shot AF mode).
X The shutter speed and aperture will...

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d: Program AE
  Change the ISO speed. Use the built-in flash.
To match the subject and ambient li ghting level, you can change the 
ISO speed (p.98) or use the bu ilt-in flash (p.111). In the  mode, 
the built-in flash will not fire auto matically. In indoors or during low 
light shooting, you should therefore press the < I> (flash) button to 
raise the built-in flash.
  Change the program using Program shift.
After pressing the shutter button halfway, turn the < 6> dial to 
change the shutter speed...

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You can select the pixel count and the image quality. Ten image-
recording quality settings are provided:  73, 83 , 74 , 84 , 7a, 
8a , b , c, 1 +73 , 1 .
1Select [Image quality].
 Under the [ z1] tab, select [ Image 
quality ], then press < 0>.
X [Image quality] will appear.
2Select the image-recording 
quality.
  The respective quality’s pixel count 
and number of possible shots will be 
displayed to help you select the 
desired quality. Then press < 0>.
3  Setting the Image-Recording Quality
Pixels...

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3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality
* The file size, possible sh ots, and maximum burst during  continuous shooting are 
based on Canon’s testing standards (3:2  aspect ratio, ISO 100 and Standard 
Picture Style) using an 8 GB card.  These figures will vary depending on the 
subject, card brand, aspect ratio,  ISO speed, Picture Style, Custom 
Functions, and other settings.
* Figures in parent heses apply to an UHS-I comp atible 8 GB card based on 
Canon’s testing standards.
Guide to Image-recording...

3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality
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 I want to select the image-reco rding quality matching the paper 
size for printing. Refer to the diagram on the left when 
choosing the image-recording quality. If 
you want to crop the image, selecting a 
higher quality (more pixels) such as 73 , 
83 , 1 +73 , or 1  is recommended.
b  is suitable for playing the image on a 
digital photo frame.  c is suitable for 
emailing the image or using it on a Web 
site.
  What’s the difference between 
7 and 8?
These...

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3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality
1 is the raw image data before it is made into  73 or other images. 
1  images cannot be viewed on a computer without the use of 
software, such as Digital Photo Professional (provided, p.366). 
However, you can perform various  adjustments on them that are 
impossible with other im age types such as 73. 1  is effective when 
you want to precisely adjust the im age yourself or shoot an important 
subject.
1 +73  records a  1 image and a  73 image with a single...

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Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the 
ambient light level. In Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set 
automatically (p.99).
1Press the  button. (9 )
X [ISO speed ] will appear.
2Set the ISO speed.
 Press the < Y> < Z> keys or turn the 
< 6 > dial to select the desired ISO 
speed, then press < 0>.
  You can also set the ISO speed by 
turning the  dial while viewing 
the ISO speed setting in the 
viewfinder.
  With [ AUTO ] selected, the ISO speed 
will be set...

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i: Changing the ISO Speed N
If the ISO speed is set to [AUTO], the 
actual ISO speed setting will be 
displayed when you press the shutter 
button halfway. As indicated on the next 
page, the ISO speed will be set 
automatically to suit the shooting mode.
ISO [AUTO]
  When you shoot at high ISO speeds,  noise (such as dots of light and 
banding) may become noticeable.
  If you use a high IS O speed and flash to shoot a close subject, 
overexposure may result.
  With ISO 12800 or “ H” (equivalent to...

i: Changing the ISO Speed N
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*1: Fixed at ISO 400 for bulb exposures.
*2: Depends on the maxi mum ISO speed limit set.
*3: If fill flash results in ov erexposure, ISO 100 or a higher ISO speed will be set.
*4: Except in the  A, C , 6 , and F  modes.
*5: Automatically set within ISO 400 - 1600 (or up to the maximum limit) in the  C, 
2 , 3,  4, 5 , P and < d> modes if you use bounce  flash with an external 
Speedlite.
For ISO Auto, you can set the maximum ISO speed limit within ISO 400 - 6400.
Under...