Canon Eos Rebel Sl1 100d Instruction Manual

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Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to 
create a balanced background and good perspective.
In the  mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus 
a still subject, the focus will be locked. You can then recompose the 
shot and press the shutter button comple tely to take the picture. This is 
called “focus lock”. Focus lock is  also possible in other Basic Zone 
modes (except ).
In the < A> mode, if the subject moves (distance to camera changes) 
while or...

A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)
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You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is 
called “Live View shooting”. For details, see page 149.
1Display the Live View image on 
the LCD monitor.
 Press the < A> button.
X The Live View image will appear on 
the LCD monitor.
2Focus the subject.
  Press the shutter button halfway to 
focus.
X When focus is achieved, the AF point 
will turn green a nd the beeper will 
sound.
3Take the picture.
  Press the shutter button...

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The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings 
automatically. In places where flash  photography is prohibited such as 
in a museum or an aquarium, use the < 7> (Flash Off) mode.
  Prevent camera shake if the numer ic display in the viewfinder 
blinks.
Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the 
viewfinder’s shutter speed display will blink. Hold the camera steady 
or use a tripod. When using a zoom  lens, use the wide-angle end to 
reduce blur caused by camera  shake even...

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In the  mode, you can set the followi ng functions before shooting:  
(1) Extra Effect Shot, (2) Ambienc e-based shots, (3) Background blur, 
(4) Drive/self-timer mode, and (5) Flash firing. The default setting\
s are 
the same as the  mode.
* CA stands for Creative Auto.
1Set the Mode Dial to < C>.
2Press the < Q> button. (7 )
X The Quick Control screen will appear.
3Set the desired function.
  Press the < S> cross keys to select 
the function.
X The selected function and Feature 
guide (p.52) will...

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C Creative Auto Shooting
Pressing the < Q> button enables you to set the following:  If you 
set (1), (2) or (3) when the camera is  set for Live View shooting, you can 
see the effect on the screen before you start shooting.
(1) Extra Effect Shot
• You can select any of the following effects before shooting: Creative  filters (p.157), Picture Styles (p.1 01), and Ambience-based shots (p.82).
• Turn the  dial to select [ : Enable]. Tap on [ 2] to return to 
the Quick Control screen. You can also press...

C Creative Auto Shooting
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(2) Ambience-based shots
• You can choose the ambience you want  to convey in your images.
• Turn the < 6> dial to select the ambience. You can also select it 
from a list by pressing . For details, see page 82.
(3) Background blur
• If [ OFF] is set, the degree of  background blur will change 
depending on the brightness.
• If it is set to other than [ OFF], you can adjust the background blur 
regardless of brightness.
• If you turn the < 6> dial to move the cursor to the...

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C Creative Auto Shooting
(4) Drive/self-timer mode: Use the < 6> dial to make the selection. 
You can also select it from a list by pressing < 0>. 
< u >Single shooting : 
Shoot one image at a time.
< i >Continuous shooting:
While you hold down the shutter button completely, 
shots will be taken continuously. You can shoot up to 
approx. 4 shots per second.
< Q >Self-timer: 10sec./remote control :
The picture is taken 10 seconds after you press the 
shutter button. A remote c ontroller can also be...

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The  (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human 
subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and hair look softer.
  The further the distance between the subject and background, 
the better.
The further the distance between t he subject and background, the 
more blurred the background will l ook. The subject will also stand 
out better against an uncluttered dark background.
  Use a telephoto lens.
If you have a zoom lens, use the telephoto end to fill the frame with 
the subject from the...

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Use the  (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 the wide-angle end.
When using the wide-angle end of a  zoom lens, objects near and far 
will be in focus better than at the te lephoto end. It also adds breadth 
to landscapes.
  Shooting night scenes.
The < 3> mode is also good for night scenes because it disables 
the built-in flash. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake....

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When you want to shoot flowers or small things up close, use the  
(Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a 
macro lens (sold separately).
  Use a simple background.
A simple background makes small objects such as flowers stand out 
better.
  Move as close as possib le to the subject.
Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance. Some lenses 
have indications such as < 40.25m/0.8ft> on them. The lens 
minimum focusing distance is measured from the < V> (focal 
plane) mark on...