Canon Eos Rebel T3i 600d Instruction Manual

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3 Setting Custom Functions N
Custom Functions
C.Fn I: ExposureA LV shooting
1Exposure level increments
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2ISO expansionk
3 Flash sync. speed in Av mode k
C.Fn II: Image
4 Long exposure noise reductionp.253k
5High ISO speed noise reductionp.254k
6Highlight tone priorityk
C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive
7AF-assist beam firingp.255k (With f *)
8 Mirror lockup
* If you use an EX-series Sp eedlite (sold separately) equipped with a LED light, 
the LED light will turn on for AF-assist  even in the d and c...

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Custom Functions are organized into four groups based on the function 
type: C.Fn I: Exposure, C.Fn II: Image,  C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive, C.Fn 
IV: Operation/Others.
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C.Fn I: Exposure
C.Fn-1 Exposure level increments
0: 1/3-stop
1: 1/2-stop
Sets 1/2-stop increments for the  shutter speed, aperture, exposure 
compensation, AEB, flash exposure  compensation, etc. Effective when 
you prefer to control the exposure in  less fine increments than 1/3-stop 
increments.
C.Fn-2...

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2: 1/200 sec. (fixed)
The flash-sync speed is fixed to 1/ 200 sec. This more effectively 
prevents subject blur and camera s hake than with setting 1. However, 
the background may come out darker than with setting 1.
C.Fn II: Image
C.Fn-4 Long exposure noise reduction
0: Off
1: Auto
For 1 sec. or longer exposure s, noise reduction is performed 
automatically if noise typical of lo ng exposures is detected. This [Auto] 
setting is effective in most cases.
2: On
Noise...

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C.Fn-5 High ISO speed noise reduction
Reduces the noise generated in the  image. Although noise reduction is 
applied at all ISO speeds, it is particul arly effective at high ISO speeds. At 
low ISO speeds, the noise in the shad ow areas is further reduced. Change 
the setting to suit the noise level.
0: Standard
1: Low
2: Strong
3: Disable
C.Fn-6 Highlight tone priority
0: Disable
1: Enable
Improves the highlight detail. The  dynamic range is expanded from the 
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C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive
C.Fn-7 AF-assist beam firing
The AF-assist beam can be em itted by the camera’s built-in flash or by an 
external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite.
0: Enable
If necessary, the AF-assist beam will  be emitted by the built-in flash or 
external Speedlite.
1: Disable The AF-assist beam is not emitted.
2: Enable external flash only If an external Speedlite is attached,  it will emit the AF-assist beam when 
necessary. The camera’s built-in flash  will not...

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C.Fn IV: Operation/Others
C.Fn-9 Shutter/AE lock button
0: AF/AE lock
1: AE lock/AF
Convenient when you want to focu s and meter separately. Press the  
button to autofocu s, and press the shutter button halfwa y to apply AE lock.
2: AF/AF lock, no AE lock
In the AI Servo AF mode, you can press the < A> button to stop the AF 
operation momentarily. This prevents  the AF from being thrown off by 
any obstacle passing between the came ra and subject. The exposure is 
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C.Fn-11 LCD display when power ON
0: Display on
When the power switch is turned  on, the shooting settings will be 
displayed (p.47).
1: Previous display status If you pressed the < B> button and turned off the camera while the 
LCD monitor was off, t he shooting settings will not be displayed when 
you turn on the camera again. This  helps to save battery power. The 
menu screens and image play back will still be displayed when used. 
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Under the My Menu tab, you can register up to six menu options and 
Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently.
1Select [My Menu settings].
 Under the [ 9] tab, select [ My Menu 
settings ], then press < 0>.
2Select [Register to My Menu].
  Select [Register to My Menu ], then 
press < 0>.
3Register the desired items.
  Select the item to be registered, then 
press < 0>.
  On the confirmation dialog, select 
[OK ] and press  to register the 
item.
  You can register up to six items.
  To...

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Reference
This chapter provides reference information for camera 
features, system accessories, etc.
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With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E8 (sold separately), you can connect the 
camera to a household power outle t and not worry about the remaining 
battery level.
1Connect the power cord.
 Connect the power cord as shown in 
the illustration.
  After using the camera, unplug the 
power plug from the power outlet.
2Connect the DC Coupler.
 Connect the cord’s plug to the DC 
Coupler.
3Insert the DC Coupler.
 Open the cover and insert the DC 
Coupler until it locks in place.
4Push in the DC cord.
 Open the DC...