Canon Eos Rebel Sl1 100d Instruction Manual

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The built-in flash and external Speedlite settings can be set with the 
camera’s menu. You can use the camera’s menu to set the external 
Speedlite function settings only if an EX-series Speedlite compatible 
with this function is attached.
The setting procedure is the same as when setting a camera menu 
function.
Select [Flash control].
  Under the [ z2] tab, select [Flash 
control ], then press < 0>.
X The flash control screen will appear.
  Normally, set this to [Enable ].
  If [Disable] is set,...

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You can set the flash sync speed for 
flash photography in the aperture-priority 
AE (f) mode.
  : Auto
The flash sync speed is set automatically within a range of 1/200 
sec. to 30 sec. to suit the scene’s brightness. High-speed sync is 
also possible.
  : 1/200-1/60 sec. auto
Prevents a slow shutter speed from  being set in low-light conditions. 
It is effective for preventing subject blur and camera shake. 
However, while the subject will be properly exposed with the flash,...

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3 Setting the FlashN
You can set the functions in the tabl e below. The functions displayed under 
[External flash func. setting] will vary depending on the Speedlite model.
  Select [Built-in flash settings ] or 
[External flash func. setting ].
X The flash functions will be displayed. 
With [ Built-in flash settings], the 
highlighted functions can be selected 
and set.
[Built-in flash settings] and [External flash func. setting] Functions
*For [ FEB] (Flash exposure  bracketing), [Wireless...

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 Flash mode
When using an external Speedlite,  you can select the flash mode to 
suit your desired flash shooting.
 [E-TTL II ] is the standard mode of 
EX-series Speedlites for automatic 
flash shooting.
  [Manual flash ] is for advanced users 
who want to set the [ Flash output] 
(1/128 to 1/1 ) themselves.
  Regarding other flash modes, refer to 
the instruction manual of an external 
Speedlite compatible with the 
functions.
  Shutter synchronization
Normally, set this to [...

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3 Setting the FlashN
The Custom Functions displayed under [ External flash C.Fn setting] 
will vary depending on the Speedlite model.
1Display the Custom Function.
  With the camera ready to shoot with 
an external Speedlite, select 
[External flash C.Fn setting ], then 
press < 0>.
2Set the Custom Function.
 Press the < Y>  keys to select 
the function number, then set the 
function. The procedure is the same 
as setting the camera’s Custom 
Functions (p.298).
1Select [Clear settings].
  Under the [...

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Whenever you set the power switch to  or , the Self 
Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to aut omatically shake off the dust on 
the front of the sensor. Normally, you need not pay attention to this 
operation. However, you can choose  to perform sensor cleaning at any 
time, or disable it.
1Select [Sensor cleaning].
 Under the [ 53] tab, select [Sensor 
cleaning], then press < 0>.
2Select [Clean nowf].
 Select [Clean now f], then press 
< 0 >.
  Select [OK ], then press < 0>.
X The screen will indicate...

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Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust 
that may be visible on captured images . However, in case visible dust 
still remains, you can append the Du st Delete Data to the image for 
erasing the dust spots later. The Dust  Delete Data is used by Digital 
Photo Professional (provided softwa re, p.366) to erase the dust spots 
automatically.
 Prepare a solid white object such as a sheet of paper.
  Set the lens focal length to 50 mm or longer.
  Set the lens focus mode...

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3Shoot a solid-white object.
 At a distance of 20 cm - 30 cm (0.7 ft. 
- 1.0 ft.), fill the viewfinder with a 
patternless, solid-white object and 
take a picture.
X
The picture will be taken in aperture-
priority AE mode at an aperture of f/22.
  Since the image will  not be saved, the 
data can still be obta ined even if there 
is no card in the camera.
X When the picture is taken, the camera 
will start collecting the Dust Delete 
Data. When the Dust Delete Data is...

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Dust that could not be removed by the automatic sensor cleaning can 
be removed manually with a commerciall y-available blower, etc. Before 
cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera.
The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. If the 
sensor needs to be cleaned directly, having it done by a Canon 
Service Center is recommended.
1Select [Sensor cleaning].
  Under the [ 53] tab, select [Sensor 
cleaning], then press < 0>.
2Select [Clean manually].
 Select [Clean manually], then...

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 While cleaning the sensor, never  do any of the following. If the 
power is cut off, the shutter will  close and the shutter curtains and 
image sensor may get damaged.
• Setting the power switch to < 2>.
• Opening the card slot/b attery compartment cover.
  The surface of the image  sensor is extremely delicate. Clean the sensor 
with care.
  Use a plain blower without any brus h attached. A brush can scratch the 
sensor.
  Do not insert the blower tip inside th e camera...