Canon Eos Rebel Sl1 100d Instruction Manual

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Four methods (metering modes) to measure the subject’s brightness 
are provided. Normally, evaluative metering is recommended.
In Basic Zone modes, automatic selection is set automatically.
1Select [Metering mode].
  Under the [ z3] tab, select [Metering 
mode ], then press < 0>.
2Set the metering mode.
 Select the desired metering mode, 
then press < 0>.
q Evaluative metering
This is a general-purpose metering mode 
suited even for backlit subjects. The camera 
sets the exposure automatically to suit the 
scene.
w  Partial metering
Effective when the backgr ound is much brighter 
than the subject due to backlighting, etc. The 
gray area in the left figure is where the 
brightness is metered to obtain the standard 
exposure.
r  Spot metering
This is for metering a specific part of the subject 
or scene. The gray area in the left figure is 
where the brightness is metered to obtain the 
standard exposure. This metering mode is for 
advanced users.
q  Changing the Metering Mode N
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e Center-weighted average metering
The brightness is metered at the image center 
and then averaged for the entire scene. This 
metering mode is for advanced users.
With  q (Evaluative metering),  the exposure setting will be locked when you 
press the shutter butt on halfway and focus  is achieved. In the w (Partial 
metering),  r (Spot metering), and  e (Center-weighted average metering) 
modes, the exposure is set when the  photo is taken. (Pressing the shutter 
button halfway does not lock  the exposure.) During Live View shooting, the 
exposure is set at the  moment the picture is taken, regardless of the 
metering mode.
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Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not come out 
as desired. This feature can be used in Crea tive Zone modes (except ). You can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
Making it brighter:
Hold down the < O> button and 
turn the < 6> dial to the right 
(increased exposure).
Making it darker: Hold down the < O> button and 
turn the < 6> dial to the left 
(decreased exposure).
X As shown in the figure, the exposure 
level is displayed on the LCD monitor 
and in the viewfinder.
  After taking the picture, cancel the 
exposure compensation by setting 
it back to 0.
Setting Exposure Compensation N
O Setting Exposure Compensation
Increased exposure for a brighter image
Decreased exposure for a darker image
Dark exposure Increased exposure for a brighter image
 The exposure compensation  amount displayed in the viewfinder goes up 
to only ±2 stops. If the exposure  compensation amount exceeds ±2 
stops, the end of t he exposure level indicator will display < I> or < J>.
  If you want to set exposu re compensation exceedin g ±2 stops, setting it 
with [ z2: Expo.comp./AEB ] (p.125) or with the Quick Control screen 
(p.44) is recommended.
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Set flash exposure compensation if  the flash exposure of the subject 
does not come out as desired. You  can set the exposure compensation 
up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
1Press the  button. (7 )
X The Quick Control screen will appear 
(p.44).
2Select [ y].
 Press the  cross keys to select [y*].
X[Flash exposure comp.] will be 
displayed at the bottom.
3Set the exposure compensation amount.
  To make the flash exposure brighter, 
turn the < 6> dial to the right 
(increased exposure).
To make it darker, turn the < 6> dial 
to the left (decreased exposure).
X When you press the shutter button 
halfway, the < y> icon will appear in 
the viewfinder.
  After taking the picture, cancel the 
flash exposure compensation by 
setting it back to 0.
y  Flash Exposure Compensation
If [z 2: Auto Lighting Optimizer ] (p.130) is set to any setting other than 
[ Disable ], the image may look bright even if a decreased exposure 
compensation or decr eased flash exposure compensation is set.
You can also set flash exposure compensation with [ Built-in flash settings] 
in [z 2: Flash control ] (p.233).
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This feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the 
exposure automatically (up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments) with 
three shots as shown below.
You can then choose the best exposure. This is called AEB (Auto 
Exposure Bracketing).
1Select [Expo.comp./AEB].
 Under the [z2] tab, select 
[Expo.comp./AEB], then press .
2Set the AEB range.
 Turn the  dial to set the AEB range.  Press the < Y>  keys to set the 
exposure compensation amount. If 
AEB is combined with exposure 
compensation, AEB will be applied 
centering on the exposure 
compensation amount.
  Press < 0> to set it.
  When you press the < M> button 
to exit the menu, the AEB range will 
be displayed on the LCD monitor.
3Take the picture.
  Focus and press the shutter button 
completely. The three bracketed 
shots will be taken in this sequence: 
standard exposure, decreased 
exposure, and increased exposure.
3  Auto Exposure Bracketing N
Standard exposure Darker exposure
(Decreased exposure) Brighter exposure
(Increased exposure)
AEB range
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 Follow steps 1 and 2 to turn off the AEB range display.
  The AEB setting will also be cancel ed automatically if the power 
switch is set to < 2>, flash recycling is completed, etc.
  Using AEB with continuous shooting
If Drive/self-timer is set to < i> or < M> (p.108) and you press the 
shutter button completely, the three bracketed shots will be taken 
continuously in this sequence:  standard exposure, decreased 
exposure, and increased exposur e. The shooting will then stop 
automatically.
  Using AEB with single shooting ( u/B ).
Press the shutter button three time s to take the three bracketed 
shots. The three bracketed shots will be exposed in the following 
sequence: standard exposure, decreased exposure, and increased 
exposure.
  Using AEB with the self-timer or a remote controller (sold 
separately)
With the self-timer or a remote control shooting (< Q> or < l>), 
you can take three continuous shots after a 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay. 
With < q> (p.110) set, the number of  continuous shots will be three 
times the number set.
Canceling AEB
Shooting Tips
  AEB cannot be used with flash, [ Multi Shot Noise Reduction], Creative 
filters, or bulb exposures.
  If [z 2: Auto Light ing Optimizer ] (p.130) is set to any setting other 
than [ Disable ], the effect of AEB  may be minimal.
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You can lock the exposure when the area of focus is to be different from the 
exposure metering area or  when you want to take mult iple shots at the same 
exposure setting.  Press the <
A> button to lock the ex posure, then recompose and take the shot. This is called AE lock.  It is effective for backlit subjects.
1Focus the subject.
 Press the shutter button halfway.
X The exposure setting will be 
displayed.
2Press the < A> button. (0 )
X The < A> icon lights up in the 
viewfinder to indicate that the 
exposure setting is locked (AE lock).
 
Each time you press the  button, the 
current autoexposure  setting is locked.
3Recompose and take the picture.
 If you want to maintain the AE lock 
while taking more shots, hold down 
the < A> button and press the shutter 
button to take another shot.
* When the lens’ focus mode  switch is set to , AE lock is applied at the 
center AF point.
A  Locking the Exposure N
AE Lock Effects
Metering Mode

(p.121)AF Point Selection Method 
(p.105)Automatic SelectionManual Selection
q*AE lock is applied at the AF 
point that achieved focus.AE lock is applied at the 
selected AF point.
wreAE lock is applied at  the center AF point.
If you set [53: Switch S / A  button ] to [Enable ], you can switch the 
functions of the < S> button and < A> button.
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If the subject is on the side of the frame and you use flash, the subject 
may turn out to be too bright or  dark depending on the background, etc. 
This is when you should use FE lock. After setting the proper flash 
exposure for the subject, you can re compose (put the subject toward 
the side) and shoot. This feature  can also be used with a Canon EX-
series Speedlite.
* FE stands for Flash Exposure.
1Press the < D> button.
X The built-in flash will rise.
  Press the shutter button halfway and 
look in the viewfinder to check that 
the < D> icon is lit.
2Focus the subject.
3Press the < A> button. (8 )
  Aim the spot metering circle over the 
subject, then press the < A> button.
X The flash will fire a preflash and the 
required flash output is calculated 
and retained in memory.
X In the viewfinder, “ FEL” is displayed 
for a moment and  will light up.
  Each time you press the  button, 
a preflash is fired and the required 
flash output is calculated and retained 
in memory.
4Take the picture.
  Compose the shot and press the 
shutter button completely.
X The flash is fired when the picture is 
taken.
A Locking the Flash Exposure N
Spot metering circle
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A Locking the Flash Exposure N
 If the subject is too far  away and beyond the effect ive range of the flash, 
the < D> icon will blink. Move closer to  the subject and repeat steps 2 to 
4.
  FE lock is not possible d uring Live View shooting.
If you set [53: Switch S / A  button ] to [Enable ], you can switch the 
functions of the < S> button and < A> button.
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If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and 
contrast can be corrected automatica lly. This function is called Auto 
Lighting Optimizer. The default setting is [ Standard]. With JPEG 
images, the correction is appli ed when the image is captured. 
In Basic Zone modes, [Standard] is set automatically.
1Select [Auto Lighting Optimizer].
 Under the [ z2] tab, select [ Auto 
Lighting Optimizer ], then press 
< 0 >.
2Select the setting.
 Select the desired setting, then press 
.
3Take the picture.
 The image will be recorded with the 
brightness and contrast corrected if 
necessary.
3 Auto Correction of Br ightness and ContrastN
 Under [ 54: Custom Functions (C.Fn) ], if [3: Highlight tone priority ] is 
set to [ 1: Enable ], the Auto Lighting Optimizer  will be set automatically to 
[ Disable ] and the setting cannot be changed.
  If a setting other than [ Disable] is set and you use exposure 
compensation or flash ex posure compensation to darken the exposure, 
the image may still come  out bright. If you want a darker exposure, set 
this function to [ Disable].
  Depending on the sh ooting conditions, noise may increase.
In step 2, if you press the < B> button and uncheck < X> the [Disable 
during man expo ] setting, the Auto Lighting Op timizer can also be set in 
the < a> mode.
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