Canon Eos Rebel T3 1100d Instruction Manual

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Creative Shooting
In the Basic Zone modes, to prevent spoiled shots, 
most functions are set automatically and cannot be 
changed. In the < d> (Program AE) mode, you can set 
various functions and be more creative.
  In the < d> mode, the camera sets the shutter speed and 
aperture automatically to obtain a standard exposure.
  The difference between the Basic Zone modes and < d> is 
explained on page 232.
  The functions explained in this chapter can also be used in 
the < s>, < f >, and < a> modes...

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The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit 
the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE.
1Set the Mode Dial to .
2Focus the subject.
  Look through the viewfinder and aim 
the selected AF point over the 
subject. Then press the shutter button 
halfway.
XThe dot inside the AF point achieving 
focus lights briefly in red, and the 
focus confirmation light < o> in the 
viewfinder’s bottom right lights (with 
One Shot AF).
XThe shutter speed and aperture will 
be set...

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d: Program AE
  Change the ISO speed or use the built-in flash.
To match the subject and ambient li ghting level, you can change the 
ISO speed (p.77) or use the bu ilt-in flash (p.88). In the  mode, 
the built-in flash will not fire auto matically. So under low light, press 
the < I> (Flash) button to pop up the built-in flash. (You can also pop 
up the built-in flash by selecting the < s> icon on the Quick Control 
screen.)
  The program can be shifted. (Program shift)
After pressing the shutter...

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You can select the pixel count and the image quality. Ten image-
recording quality settings are provided:  73, 83 , 74 , 84 , 7a, 
8a , b , c, 1 , 1+73 .
1Select [Quality].
 Under the [ 1] tab, select [Quality ], 
then press < 0>.
X[Quality ] will appear.
2Select the image-recording 
quality.
 The respective quality’s pixel count 
and number of possible shots will be 
displayed to help you select the 
desired quality. Then press < 0>.
* Figures for the file size, number of possible shots, and maximum...

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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.
b  is suitable for playing the images on a 
digital photo frame.  c is suitable for 
emailing the image or using it on a Web 
site.
  What’s the difference between 
7 and 8?
It...

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 like Digital Photo Professional 
(provided, p.270) so they can be disp layed 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 yourself 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...

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Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the 
ambient light level. In Basic  Zone modes, the ISO speed is set 
automatically (p.78).
1Press the  button.
X[ISO speed ] will appear.
2Set the ISO speed.
 Press the < U> key or turn the 
< 6 > dial to select the desired ISO 
speed, then press < 0>.
  With [ AUTO ] selected, the ISO speed 
will be set automatically (p.78).
ISO Speed Guide
* High ISO speeds will result in grainier images.
Z : Changing the ISO Speed N
ISO SpeedShooting...

Z: Changing the ISO Speed N
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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.
*1: Fixed at ISO 800  for bulb exposures.
*2: Depends on the maxi mum ISO speed limit set.
*3: If fill flash results in ov erexposure, ISO 100 or a hi gher ISO speed will be set.
*4: If bounce flash is used with an external Speedlit e in a Basic Zone (except...

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By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics 
matching your photographic expression or the subject.
In Basic Zone modes, you cannot select the Picture Style.
1Select [Picture Style].
 Under the [ 2] tab, select [Picture 
Style ], then press < 0>.
XThe Picture Style selection screen will 
appear.
2Select a Picture Style.
  Select a Picture Style, then press 
.
XThe Picture Style will be set and the 
menu reappears.
P Standard
The image looks vivid, sharp, and  crisp. This is a...

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SNeutral
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 looks dull and subdued.
V Monochrome
Creates black-and-white images.
W...