Canon Eos Rebel T2i 550d Instruction Manual

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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.204)
l :2-sec. self-timer N (p.106)
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.
 Look through the viewfinde r, focus the subject, 
then press the shutter button completely.
XYou can check the self-t imer...

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You can select the number of megapixels to record (approx. 17.9, 8.0, 
or 4.5 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...

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3 Setting the Image-recording Quality
 I want to select the image-reco rding quality matching the paper 
size for printing. Refer to the diagram on the left when 
choosing the image-recording quality. If 
you want to crop the image, selecting a 
higher quality (more pixels) such as 73 , 
83 , 1 , or 1 +73  is recommended.
  What ’s the difference between 
7 and 8?
It indicates a different image quality due to a different compression 
rate. Even with the same number of pixels, the 
7 image has higher...

3 Setting the Image-recording Quality
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1 is the raw image data before it is made into 73 or other images. 
Although 1 images require software lik e Digital Photo Professional 
(provided) so they can be displayed on  the computer, they also offer flexibility 
for image adjustments possible only with 
1. 1 is effective when you 
want to precisely adjust the image your self or shoot an important subject.
1+73 records both a 1 and 73 image with a single shot. The two 
images are saved to the card...

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By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image effects matching 
your photographic expression or the subject.
1Press the  button.
X [Picture Style] will appear.
2Select a Picture Style.
  Press the < U> key to select a 
Picture Style, then press < 0>.
3Take the picture.
  Focus and press the shutter button 
completely. The picture will be taken 
with the selected Picture Style 
applied.
P  Standard ( C: Standard)
The image looks vivid, sharp, and  crisp. This is a general-purpose 
Picture Style...

A Selecting a Picture Style N
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S Neutral
This Picture Style is for users wh o prefer to process images with 
their computer. For natural colors and subdued images.
U  Faithful
This Picture Style is for users wh o prefer to process images with 
their computer. When the subj ect is captured under a color 
temperature of 5200K, the color is adjusted colorimetrically to match 
the subject’s color. The image is dull and subdued.
V  Monochrome  (C : Monochrome image)
Creates black-and-white images.
W  User...

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Advanced Shooting
This chapter builds on the previous chapter and 
introduces more ways  to shoot creatively.
 The first half of this chapter explains how to use the < s> 
< f >   modes on the Mode Dial. Except for 
< 8 >, all the shooting modes can be used in 
combination with the functions introduced in Chapter 3.
  The second half of this chapt er, starting with “Changing the 
Metering Mode” explains the methods to adjust the 
exposure and the Picture Styles. All the functions 
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You can either freeze the action or create motion blur with the  
(Shutter-priority AE) mode on the Mode Dial.
* < s> stands for Time value.
1Set the Mode Dial to < s>.
2Set the desired shutter speed.
 See “Shooting Tips” for advice on 
setting the shutter speed.
  Turning the < 6> dial to the right 
sets a faster shutter speed, and 
turning it to the left sets a slower one.
3Take the picture.
  When you focus and press the 
shutter button completely, the picture 
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s: Action Shots
 To freeze the action or moving subject.
Use a fast shutter speed such  as 1/4000 sec. to 1/500 sec.
  To blur a running child or animal giving the impression of fast 
movement.
Use a medium shutter speed such as  1/250 sec. to 1/30 sec. Follow 
the moving subject through the vi ewfinder and press the shutter 
button to take the picture. If you use a telephoto lens, hold it steady 
to prevent camera shake.
  How to blur a flowing river or water fountain.
Use a slow shutter speed of...

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To obtain a blurry background or to make everything near and far look 
sharp, set the Mode Dial to < f> (Aperture-priority AE) to adjust the 
depth of field (range of acceptable focus).
* < f> stands for Aperture valu e which is the size of the diaphragm hole inside 
the lens.
1Set the Mode Dial to < f>.
2Set the desired aperture.
 The higher the aperture f-number, the 
sharper the picture will look with a 
wider depth of field.
  Turning the < 6> dial to the right will 
set a higher f-number, and...