Canon Eos Rebel T1i 500d Instruction Manual

							
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The captured image is recorded onto the card (sold separately).Make sure the card’s write protect switch is set upward to 
enable writing/erasing.
1Open the cover.
 Slide the cover as shown by the 
arrow to open it.
2Insert the card.
 As shown by the illustration, face 
the card’s label side toward you 
and insert it until it clicks in place.
3Close the cover.
 Close the cover and slide it in the 
direction shown by the arrow until it 
snaps shut.
  When you set the power switch to 
, the number of remaining 
shots will be displayed on the LCD 
monitor.
Installing and Removing the SD Card
Installing the Card
Card’s write
protect switch
Shots remaining
  The number of shots remaining depend s on the remaining capacity of 
the card, image-recording  quality, ISO speed, etc.
  Setting the [ 1 Release shutter without card ] menu option to [Disable] 
will prevent you from forgetti ng to install a card (p.130).  
						

							
Installing and Removing the SD Card
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1Open the cover.
 Set the power switch to < 2>.
  Check that “Recording...” is not 
displayed on the LCD monitor.
  Make sure the access lamp is off, 
then open the cover.
2Remove the card.
 Gently push in the card, then let go. 
The card will stick out.
  Pull the card straight out, then close 
the cover.
Removing the Card
Access lamp
 When the access lamp is lit  or blinking, it indicates that the images 
are being written to or read by th e card, being erased, or data is 
being transferred. While  the access lamp is lit or blinking, never do 
any of the following. Doing so ma y damage the image data. It may 
also damage the card or camera.
• Opening the card slot cover.
• Removing the battery.
• Shaking or banging  the camera around.
  If the card already contains record ed images, the image number might 
not start from 0001 (p.132).
  Do not touch the card’s contacts wi th your fingers or metal objects.
  If a card-related error me ssage is displayed on the LCD monitor, remove 
and reinstall the card. If the erro r persists, use a different card.
If you can transfer all th e images in the card to a computer, transfer all 
the images and then format  the card (p.40). The card may then return to 
normal.  
						

							
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1Remove the caps.
 Remove the rear lens cap and the 
body cap by turning them as shown 
by the arrow.
2Attach the lens.
 Align the EF-S lens with the camera’s 
white EF-S lens mount index and turn 
the lens as shown by  the arrow until it 
clicks in place.
 
When attaching a lens other than an 
EF-S lens, align the  lens with the red 
EF lens mount index.
3On the lens, set the focus mode 
switch to  (autofocus).
  If it is set to < MF> (manual focus), 
autofocus will not operate.
4Remove the front lens cap.
Attaching and Detaching a Lens
Attaching a Lens
EF-S lens mount index
EF lens mount index
Minimizing Dust
 When changing lenses, do it  in a place with minimal dust.
  When storing the camera  without a lens attached, be sure to attach the 
body cap to the camera.
  Remove dust on the body  cap before attaching it.  
						

							
Attaching and Detaching a Lens
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To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens 
with your fingers.
If you want to zoom, do it before 
focusing. Turning the zoom ring after 
achieving focus may throw off the 
focus slightly.
While pressing the lens release 
button, turn the lens as shown by 
the arrow.
 Turn the lens until it stops, then 
detach it.
  Attach the rear lens cap to the 
detached lens.
To owners of the EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS kit lens:
You can prevent the lens from extending 
out while you are carrying it around. Set 
the zoom ring to th e 18mm wide-angle 
end, then slide the zoom ring lock lever to 
<
LOCK>. The zoom ring can be locked 
only at the wide-angle end.
About Zooming
Detaching the Lens
  Do not look at the sun  directly through any lens. Doing so may cause 
loss of vision.
  If the front part (focusin g ring) of the lens rotate s during autofocusing, do 
not touch the rotating part.
Image Conversion FactorSince the image sensor size is 
smaller than the 35mm film 
format, it will lo ok like the lens 
focal length is in creased by 1.6x.Image sensor size(22.3 x 14.9 mm / 0.88 x 0.59 in.)
35mm image size(36 x 24 mm / 1.42 x 0.94 in.)  
						

							
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When you use the IS lens’ built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is 
corrected to obtain a less blurred shot. The procedure explained here is 
based on the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5 .6 IS lens as an example.
* IS stands for Image Stabilizer.
1Set the IS switch to .
 Set the camera’s power switch to 
.
2Press the shutter button halfway.
XThe Image Stabilizer will operate.
3Take the picture.
  When the picture looks steady in the 
viewfinder, press the shutter button 
completely to take the picture.
About the Lens Image Stabilizer
 The Image Stabilizer is not ef fective for moving subjects.
  The Image Stabilizer may no t be effective for excessive shaking such as 
on a rocking boat.
  The Image Stabilizer can operate wi th the focus mode switch set to 
either < f> or < g>.
  If the camera is mounted on a trip od, you can save battery power by 
switching the IS switch to < 2>.
  The Image Stabilizer is effective ev en when the camera is mounted on a 
monopod.
  Some IS lenses enable y ou to switch the IS mode manually to suit the 
shooting conditions. However, th e EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and EF-
S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lenses swit ch the IS mode automatically.  
						

							
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knob.
 
Turn the knob left or right so that the 
nine AF points in the viewfinder look 
sharp.
To obtain sharp images, hold the ca mera still to minimize camera 
shake.
1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly.
2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand.
3. Press the shutter button lightly wi th your right hand’s index finger.
4. Press your arms and elbows li ghtly against the front of your body.
5. Press the camera against your fa ce and look through the viewfinder.
6. To maintain a stable stance, pl ace one foot in front of the other.
Basic Operation
Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity
Holding the Camera
If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder 
image, using Dioptric Ad justment Lens E (10 type s, sold separately) is 
recommended.
Vertical shooting
Horizontal shooting
For shooting while looking at  the LCD monitor, see page 105.  
						

							
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Basic Operation
The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.
Pressing halfway
This activates autofocusing and 
automatic exposure metering that sets 
the shutter speed and aperture.
The exposure setting (shutter speed and 
aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder. 
(0 )
Pressing completely
This releases the shutter and takes the 
picture.
Preventing Camera Shake
Camera movement during the moment  of exposure is called camera 
shake. Camera shake can cause blur red pictures. To prevent camera 
shake, note the following:
• Hold and steady the camera as shown on the previous page.
• Press the shutter button halfway  to autofocus, then press the 
shutter button completely.
Shutter Button
  If you press the shutter bu tton completely without pressing it halfway first 
or if you press the shutter button ha lfway and then press it completely 
immediately, the camera will take a  moment before it takes the picture.
  Even during the menu  display, image playback, and image recording, 
you can instantly go back to shoo ting-ready by pressing the shutter 
button halfway.  
						

							
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You can set various functions with the menus such as the image-recording 
quality, date/time, etc. While look ing at the LCD monitor, use the <
M> button,  cross keys, and  button on the camera back.
3 Menu Operations
 Cross keys
Ta b
Menu items Menu settings
1 Shooting
<
M > button
LCD monitor
5 Set-up
9 My Menu
<
0 > button
3 Playback
*In the Basic Zone modes and Movie  shooting mode, certain tabs and 
menu options will not be displayed.
Menu Screen
Basic Zone modes Movie shooting mode
Creative Zone modes  
						

							
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3 Menu Operations
1Display the menu.
 Press the < M> button to display 
the menu.
2Select a tab.
 Press the  key to select a tab.  You can also turn the < 6> dial to 
select a tab.
3Select the desired item.
  Press the < V> key to select the 
item, then press < 0>.
4Select the setting.
  Press the < V> or < U> key to 
select the setting. (Some settings 
require you to press either the < V> 
or < U > key to select it.)
 
The current setting is indicated in blue.
5Set the desired setting.
  Press < 0> to set it.
6Exit the menu.
  Press the < M> button to return 
to the shooting settings display.
Menu Setting Procedure
  The explanation of menu  functions hereinafter assumes that you have 
pressed the < M> button to displa y the menu screen.
  A list of menu functi ons is on page 200.  
						

							
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If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or 
computer, format the card with the camera. When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will 
be erased. Even protected  images will be erased, so make 
sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer 
the images to a computer, etc ., before formatting the card.
1Select [Format].
 Under the [ 5] tab, select [ Format], 
then press < 0>.
2Format the card.
  Select [ OK], then press < 0>.
X The card will be formatted.
X When the formatting is completed, 
the menu will reappear.
  For low-level formatting, press the 
 button, checkmark [ Low level 
format ] with < X>, then select [ OK].
3  Formatting the Card