Canon Eos Rebel T2i 550d Instruction Manual
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You can correct the white balance that has been set. This adjustment
will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color
temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter. Each color
can be corrected to one of nine levels.
This is for advanced users who are familiar with using color temperature
conversion or color compensating filters.
1Select [WB Shift/BKT].
Under the [ 2] tab, select [WB Shift/
BKT ], then press < 0>.
X The WB correction/WB bracketing
screen will...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/58886/w300_eos-rebel-t2i-550d-instruction-manual-100.png "Page 101
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You can correct the white balance that has been set. This adjustment
will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color
temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter. Each color
can be corrected to one of nine levels.
This is for advanced users who are familiar with using color temperature
conversion or color compensating filters.
1Select [WB Shift/BKT].
Under the [ 2] tab, select [WB Shift/
BKT ], then press < 0>.
X The WB correction/WB bracketing
screen will...")
101 You can correct the white balance that has been set. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter. Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels. This is for advanced users who are familiar with using color temperature conversion or color compensating filters. 1Select [WB Shift/BKT]. Under the [ 2] tab, select [WB Shift/ BKT ], then press < 0>. X The WB correction/WB bracketing screen will...
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2 White Balance Correction N 102 With just one shot, three images having a different color balance can be recorded simultaneously. Ba sed on the color temperature of the current white balance setting, the image will be br acketed with a blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias. This is called white balance bracketing (WB-BKT). White balance bracketing is possible up to ±3 levels in single-level increments. Set the white balance bracketing amount. In step 2 for white balance correction, when you...
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If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and
contrast can be corrected automatic ally. With JPEG images, the
correction is done when the image is captured. For RAW images, it can
be corrected with Digital Photo Professional (provided software).
The default setting is [ Standard].
1Select [Auto Lighting Optimizer].
Under the [ 2] tab, select [Auto
Lighting Optimizer ], then press
< 0 >.
2Set the correction setting.
Press the < U> key to select the
desired setting,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/58886/w300_eos-rebel-t2i-550d-instruction-manual-102.png "Page 103
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If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and
contrast can be corrected automatic ally. With JPEG images, the
correction is done when the image is captured. For RAW images, it can
be corrected with Digital Photo Professional (provided software).
The default setting is [ Standard].
1Select [Auto Lighting Optimizer].
Under the [ 2] tab, select [Auto
Lighting Optimizer ], then press
< 0 >.
2Set the correction setting.
Press the < U> key to select the
desired setting,...")
103 If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and contrast can be corrected automatic ally. With JPEG images, the correction is done when the image is captured. For RAW images, it can be corrected with Digital Photo Professional (provided software). The default setting is [ Standard]. 1Select [Auto Lighting Optimizer]. Under the [ 2] tab, select [Auto Lighting Optimizer ], then press < 0 >. 2Set the correction setting. Press the < U> key to select the desired setting,...
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Due to the lens characteristics, the four corners of the picture might look
darker. This is called lens light fall- off or drop in peripheral illumination.
With JPEG images, the correction is done when the image is captured.
For RAW images, it can be corrected with Digital Photo Professional
(provided software).
The default setting is [ Enable].
1Select [Peripheral illumin.
correct.].
Under the [ 1] tab, select
[Peripheral illumin. correct.], then
press < 0>.
2Set the correction setting....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/58886/w300_eos-rebel-t2i-550d-instruction-manual-103.png "Page 104
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Due to the lens characteristics, the four corners of the picture might look
darker. This is called lens light fall- off or drop in peripheral illumination.
With JPEG images, the correction is done when the image is captured.
For RAW images, it can be corrected with Digital Photo Professional
(provided software).
The default setting is [ Enable].
1Select [Peripheral illumin.
correct.].
Under the [ 1] tab, select
[Peripheral illumin. correct.], then
press < 0>.
2Set the correction setting....")
104 Due to the lens characteristics, the four corners of the picture might look darker. This is called lens light fall- off or drop in peripheral illumination. With JPEG images, the correction is done when the image is captured. For RAW images, it can be corrected with Digital Photo Professional (provided software). The default setting is [ Enable]. 1Select [Peripheral illumin. correct.]. Under the [ 1] tab, select [Peripheral illumin. correct.], then press < 0>. 2Set the correction setting....
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3 Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction
The camera already contains lens peripheral illumination correction
data for approx. 25 lenses. In step 2, if you select [ Enable], the
peripheral light correction will be a pplied automatically for any lens
whose correction data has been registered in the camera.
With EOS Utility (provided software), you can check which lenses have
their correction data registered in the camera. You can also register the
correction data for unregistered lens es. For...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/58886/w300_eos-rebel-t2i-550d-instruction-manual-104.png "Page 105
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3 Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction
The camera already contains lens peripheral illumination correction
data for approx. 25 lenses. In step 2, if you select [ Enable], the
peripheral light correction will be a pplied automatically for any lens
whose correction data has been registered in the camera.
With EOS Utility (provided software), you can check which lenses have
their correction data registered in the camera. You can also register the
correction data for unregistered lens es. For...")
105 3 Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction The camera already contains lens peripheral illumination correction data for approx. 25 lenses. In step 2, if you select [ Enable], the peripheral light correction will be a pplied automatically for any lens whose correction data has been registered in the camera. With EOS Utility (provided software), you can check which lenses have their correction data registered in the camera. You can also register the correction data for unregistered lens es. For...
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The camera’s mechanical shake caused by the reflex mirror action can
blur images taken with a super teleph oto lens or close-up (macro) lens.
In such cases, mirror lockup is effective.
Mirror lockup is enabled by selecting the [7 Custom Functions
(C.Fn)] menu’s [Mirror lockup] and setting it to [1: Enable] (p.195).
1 Focus the subject, press th e shutter button completely.
XThe mirror will swing up.
2 Press the shutter button completely again.
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The camera’s mechanical shake caused by the reflex mirror action can
blur images taken with a super teleph oto lens or close-up (macro) lens.
In such cases, mirror lockup is effective.
Mirror lockup is enabled by selecting the [7 Custom Functions
(C.Fn)] menu’s [Mirror lockup] and setting it to [1: Enable] (p.195).
1 Focus the subject, press th e shutter button completely.
XThe mirror will swing up.
2 Press the shutter button completely again.
XThe picture is taken and the mirror goes back...")
106 The camera’s mechanical shake caused by the reflex mirror action can blur images taken with a super teleph oto lens or close-up (macro) lens. In such cases, mirror lockup is effective. Mirror lockup is enabled by selecting the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu’s [Mirror lockup] and setting it to [1: Enable] (p.195). 1 Focus the subject, press th e shutter button completely. XThe mirror will swing up. 2 Press the shutter button completely again. XThe picture is taken and the mirror goes back...
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107 Shooting with the LCD Monitor(Live View Shooting) You can shoot while viewing the image on the camera’s LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting.” Live View shooting is effective for still subjects which do not move. If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing the LCD monitor, camera shake can cause blurred images. Using a tripod is recommended. About Remote Live View ShootingWith EOS Utility (provide d software) installed in your computer, you can connect the camera to the...
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108 1Display the Live View image. Press the < A> button. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. The Live View image will closely reflect the brightness level of the actual image you capture. The image’s field of view is approx. 100%. 2Focus the subject. Before shooting, focus with AF or manual focus (p.113-120). When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus with the current AF mode. 3Take the picture. Press the shutter button completely. X The picture...
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A Shooting with the LCD Monitor
Under [6 Live View function settings ],
set [ Live View shoot.] to [ Enable].
Battery Life with Live View Shooting [Approx. number of shots]
The figures above are based on a fully- charged Battery Pack LP-E8 and CIPA
(Camera & Imaging Products As sociation) testing standards.
Continuous Live View shooti ng is possible for approx. 1 hr. 30 min. at 23°C/
73°F (with a fully-charge d Battery Pack LP-E8).
To Enable Live View Shooting
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A Shooting with the LCD Monitor
Under [6 Live View function settings ],
set [ Live View shoot.] to [ Enable].
Battery Life with Live View Shooting [Approx. number of shots]
The figures above are based on a fully- charged Battery Pack LP-E8 and CIPA
(Camera & Imaging Products As sociation) testing standards.
Continuous Live View shooti ng is possible for approx. 1 hr. 30 min. at 23°C/
73°F (with a fully-charge d Battery Pack LP-E8).
To Enable Live View Shooting
Te m p e r a t u r eShooting...")
109 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Under [6 Live View function settings ], set [ Live View shoot.] to [ Enable]. Battery Life with Live View Shooting [Approx. number of shots] The figures above are based on a fully- charged Battery Pack LP-E8 and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products As sociation) testing standards. Continuous Live View shooti ng is possible for approx. 1 hr. 30 min. at 23°C/ 73°F (with a fully-charge d Battery Pack LP-E8). To Enable Live View Shooting Te m p e r a t u r eShooting...
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110 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Each time you press the button, the information display will change. About the Information Display Magnifying frame ISO speed Exposure leve l indicator/ AEB range Aperture Shutter speed Picture Style Battery checkExposure simulation Image-recording qualityWhite balance Flash exposure compensation AF point (Quick mode)AEB FEB Highlight tone priority Histogram Drive mode AE lock Flash-ready Auto LightingOptimizer AF mode • d : Live mode • c : Face detection Live...