Canon Eos Rebel T1i 500d Instruction Manual

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Z: Changing the ISO Speed N
If the ISO speed is set to “AUTO”, the 
actual ISO speed to be set will be 
displayed when you press the shutter 
button halfway. As indicated below, the 
ISO speed will be set automatically to 
suit the shooting mode.
* If fill flash results in  overexposure, ISO 100 or a higher ISO will be set.
* If an external Speedlite is  used for bounce flash, ISO 400 - 1600 will be set 
automatically.
About “AUTO” for Automatic ISO Speed
Shooting ModeISO Speed Setting
1 /3 /4 /5 /6...

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In indoors, low light, or backlit conditions in daylight, just pop up the 
built-in flash and press the shutter button to take flash pictures. In the 
< d > mode, the shutter speed (1/60 se c. - 1/200 sec.) will be set 
automatically to prevent camera shake.
1Press the  button.
  In Creative Zone modes, you can 
press the < D> button anytime to take 
flash pictures.
  While the flash is recycling, “ DbuSY ” 
is displayed in the viewfinder, and 
[ BUSY D] is displayed on the LCD 
monitor.
2Press the...

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D Using the Built-in Flash
  If the subject is far away, increase the ISO speed.
By increasing the ISO speed,  you can extend the flash range.
  In bright light, decrease the ISO speed.
If the exposure setting in the viewfi nder blinks, decrease the ISO speed.
 Detach the lens hood and keep at least 1 meter/3.3 feet away 
from the subject.
If the lens has a hood attached or  you are too close to the subject, 
the bottom of the picture might look  dark due to the obstructed flash. 
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Select the AF mode suiting the shooting conditions or subject. In the 
Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF mode is set automatically.
1On the lens, set the focus mode 
switch to .
2Press the  button.
X[AF mode ] will appear.
3Select the AF mode.
 Press the < U> key to select the AF 
mode, then press < 0>.
4Focus the subject.
  Aim the AF point over the subject and 
press the shutter button halfway. The 
camera will then autofocus in the 
selected AF mode.
Suited for still subjects. When you press the...

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E: Changing the AF Mode N
This AF mode is for moving subjects when the focusing distance 
keeps changing. While you hold do wn the shutter button halfway, 
the subject will be focused continuously.
  The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken.
  When the AF point selection (p.66)  is automatic, the camera first 
uses the center AF point to focus.  During autofocusing, if the subject 
moves away from the center AF  point, focus tracking continues as 
long as the subject is covered by...

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In the Basic Zone modes, all the AF points are active. Generally, the AF 
point covering the closest subject will be selected to focus. Therefore, 
the camera sometimes may not focus the subject you want.
With the < d> (Program AE), < s>, < f >, and < a> modes, you can 
select one AF point to focus where you want.
1Press the < S> button. (9)
X The selected AF point will be 
displayed on the LCD monitor and in 
the viewfinder.
  When all AF points light up, automatic 
AF point selection will be set....

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S Selecting the AF Point N
 When shooting a portrait up close, use One-Shot AF and focus 
the eyes.
If you focus the eyes first, you c an then recompose and the face will 
remain sharp.
  If it is difficult to focus, se lect and use the center AF point.
The center AF point is the most se nsitive among the nine AF points. 
Also, with a fast lens  from f/1.0 to f/2.8, high-precision focusing is 
possible with the center AF point.
  To make it easier to focus a mo ving subject, set the camera to...

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You can shoot up to about 3.4 shots per sec. This is effective for 
shooting your child running toward you and capturing the different facial 
expressions.
1Press the  button.
2Select < i>.
  Press the < U> key to select < i>, 
then press < 0>.
3Take the picture.
  The camera shoots continuously 
while you hold down the shutter 
button fully.
  Also set the AF mode matching the subject.
· For moving subject When AI Servo AF is set, focusing will be continuous during 
continuous shooting.
· For still...

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1Press the  button.
2Select the self-timer.
  Press the < U> key to select the 
desired self-timer, then press < 0>.
Q :10-sec. self-timer
The remote control can also be 
used. (p.194)
l :2-sec. self-timer N (p.104)
q :10-sec. self-timer plus 
continuous shots
Press the  key to set the 
number of mult iple shots (2 to 10) 
to be taken with the self-timer.
3Take the picture.
  Focus the subject and press the 
shutter button completely.
X
You can check the self- timer operation with 
the self-timer...

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You can select the number of megapixels to record (approx. 15.1, 8.0, 
or 3.7 megapixels) and the image quality.
1Select [Quality].
 Under the [ 1] tab, select [ Quality], 
then press < 0>.
X [Quality ] will appear.
2Select the image-recording quality.
 For your reference, the respective 
quality’s megapixel count ( ***M), 
image size in pixels ( ****x****), and 
the number of possible shots  [***] will 
be displayed. Select the desired 
quality, then press < 0>.
* Based on Canon’s testing standards...