Canon Eos Rebel T3i 600d Instruction Manual

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Objects in the foreground and background will be in focus automatically. 
All the AF points will function to  detect the subject, and the aperture 
required to attain the necessary dept h of field will be set automatically.
*  stands for Auto-Depth  of field. This mode sets the depth of field automatically.
1Set the Mode Dial to < 8>.
2Focus the subject.
 Aim the AF points over the subjects 
and press the shutter button halfway 
(0 ).
  All the subjects covered by the AF 
points flashing in red will be in focus.
  If focus is not achieved, the picture 
cannot be taken.
3Take the picture.
 The aperture display in the viewfinder blinks.
The exposure is correct, but the desired depth of field cannot be 
obtained. Either use a wide-angle lens  or move farther away from 
the subjects.
  The shutter speed display in the viewfinder blinks.
If the “ 30” shutter speed blinks, it means  that the subject is too dark. 
Increase the ISO speed. If the “ 4000” shutter speed blinks, it means 
that the subject is too bright. Decrease the ISO speed.
  A slow shutter speed has been set.
Use a tripod to st eady the camera.
 I want to use flash.
Flash can be used, however, the result will be the same as using the 
 mode with flash. The desired depth of field will not be obtained.
8 : Automatic Depth-of-Field AE
FAQ
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Four methods (metering modes) to measure the subject’s brightness 
are provided. Normally, evaluative metering is recommended.
In Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering is set automatically.
1Select [Metering mode].
  Under the [ 2] tab, select [Metering 
mode ], then press < 0>.
2Set the metering mode.
  Select the desired metering mode, 
then press < 0>.
q Evaluative metering 
This is an all-around me tering mode suited for 
portraits and even backlit  subjects. The camera 
sets the exposure automati cally to suit the scene.
w Partial metering
Effective when the background is much brighter 
than the subject due to back lighting, etc. The gray 
area in the left figure is where the brightness is 
metered to obtain the standard exposure.
r  Spot metering
This is for metering a specif ic part of the subject or 
scene. The gray area in t he left figure is where the 
brightness is metered to obtain the standard 
exposure. This metering  mode is for advanced users.
e Center-weighted average metering
The brightness is metered at the center and 
then averaged for the entire scene. This 
metering mode is for advanced users.
q  Changing the Metering Mode N
With q, the exposure setting  will be locked when you press the shutter 
button halfway and focu s is achieved. With w, r , and e , the exposure 
setting is set at the moment  of exposure. (The exposure setting is not locked 
when you press the shutter button halfway.)
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Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not come out 
as desired. This feature can be used in Crea tive Zone modes (except ). You can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
Making it brighter:
Hold down the < O> button and 
turn the < 6> dial to the right. 
(Increased exposure)
Making it darker: Hold down the < O> button and 
turn the < 6> dial to the left. 
(Decreased exposure)
X As shown in the figure, the exposure 
level is displayed on the LCD monitor 
and in the viewfinder.
  After taking the picture, cancel the 
exposure compensation by setting 
it back to 0.
Setting Exposure Compensation N
O Setting Exposure Compensation
Increased exposure for a brighter image
Decreased exposure for a darker image
 The exposure compensation  amount displayed in the viewfinder goes up 
to only ±2 stops. If the exposure  compensation amount exceeds ±2 
stops, the end of t he exposure level indicator will display < I> or < J>.
  The exposure compensation  can also be set with [2 Expo. comp./
AEB ] (p.105). If you will set exposure  compensation exceeding ±2 stops, 
you should use [2  Expo. comp./AEB] to set it.
Dark exposure Increased expo sure for a brighter image
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Set flash exposure compensation if  the flash exposure of the subject 
does not come out as desired. You can set the flash exposure 
compensation up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
1Press the < Q> button. (7 )
X The Quick Control screen will appear 
(p.41).
2Select [ y].
 Press the < S> key to select [ y*].
X [Flash exposure comp.] will be 
displayed at the bottom.
3Set the flash exposure 
compensation amount.
  To make the flash exposure brighter, 
turn the < 6> dial to the right. 
To make it darker, turn the < 6> dial 
to the left. (Decreased exposure)
X When you press the shutter button 
halfway, the < y> icon will appear in 
the viewfinder.
  After taking the picture, cancel the 
flash exposure compensation by 
setting it back to 0.
y  Flash Exposure Compensation
If [2  Auto Lighting Optimizer ] (p.109) is set to any setting other than 
[ Disable ], the image may look bright even if a decreased exposure 
compensation or decreased flash exposure compensation has been set.
You can also set flash expo sure compensation with [Built-in flash func. 
setting ] in [1 Flash control ] (p.181).
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This feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the 
exposure automatically (up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments) with 
three shots as shown below. You can then choose the best exposure.
This is called AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing).
1Select [Expo. comp./AEB].
  Under the [ 2] tab, select [Expo. 
comp./AEB ], then press < 0>.
2Set the AEB amount.
  Turn the < 6> dial to set the AEB 
amount.
  Press the < U> key to set the 
exposure compensation amount. If 
AEB is combined with exposure 
compensation, AEB will be applied 
centering on the exposure 
compensation amount.
  Press < 0> to set it.
  When you press the < M> button 
to exit the menu, the AEB level will be 
displayed on the LCD monitor.
3Take the picture.
  Focus and press the shutter button 
completely. The three bracketed 
shots will be taken in this sequence: 
Standard exposure, decreased 
exposure, and increased exposure.
3  Auto Exposure Bracketing N
Standard exposure Darker exposure
(Decreased exposure) Brighter exposure
(Increased exposure)
AEB amount
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 Follow steps 1 and 2 to turn off the AEB amount display.
  The AEB setting will also be cancel ed automatically if the power 
switch is set to < 2>, flash recycling is completed, etc.
  Using AEB with continuous shooting:
If  continuous shooting (p.88)  has been set and you press the 
shutter button completely, the three bracketed shots will be taken 
continuously in this sequence : Standard exposure, decreased 
exposure, and increased exposure.
  Using AEB with < u> single shooting.
Press the shutter button three time s to take the three bracketed 
shots. The three bracketed shots will be exposed in the following 
sequence: Standard exposure, decr eased exposure, and increased 
exposure.
  Using AEB with the self-timer or remote control (sold 
separately).
With the self-timer or remote control (< Q> or < l>), you can take 
three continuous shots after a 10- sec. or 2-sec. delay. With  
(p.89) set, the number of contin uous shots will be three times the 
number set.
Canceling AEB
Shooting Tips
  Neither flash nor bulb exposu res can be used with AEB.
  If [2  Auto Lighting Optimizer ] (p.109) is set to any setting other than 
[ Disable ], the AEB’s effect might be minimal.
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You can lock the exposure when the area of focus is to be different from 
the exposure metering area or when you  want to take multiple shots at 
the same exposure setting. Press the  button to lock the exposure, 
then recompose and take the shot. This is called AE lock. It is effective 
for backlit subjects.
1Focus the subject.
  Press the shutter button halfway.
X The exposure setting will be 
displayed.
2Press the < A> button. (0 )
X The < A> icon lights in the viewfinder 
to indicate that the exposure setting is 
locked (AE lock).
  Each time you press the  button, 
it locks the current autoexposure 
setting.
3Recompose and take the picture.
  If you want to maintain the AE lock 
while taking more shots, hold down 
the < A> button and press the shutter 
button to take another shot.
* When the lens’ fo cus mode switch is set to , AE lock is applied at  the center AF point..
A Locking the Exposure N
AE Lock Effects
Metering Mode 
(p.102)AF Point Selection Method  (p.85)Automatic SelectionManual Selection
q*AE lock is applied at the AF 
point that achieved focus.AE lock is applied at the 
selected AF point.
wreAE lock is applied at the center AF point.
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If the subject is on the side of the frame and you use flash, the subject 
may turn out to be too bright or  dark depending on the background, etc. 
This is when you should use FE lock. After setting the proper flash 
exposure for the subject, you can re compose (put the subject toward 
the side) and shoot. This feature  can also be used with a Canon EX-
series Speedlite.
* FE stands for Flash Exposure.
1Press the < D> button.
X The built-in flash will rise.
  Press the shutter button halfway and 
look in the viewfinder to check that 
the < D> icon is lit.
2Focus the subject.
3Press the < A> button. (8 )
  Aim the spot-metering circle over the 
subject, then press the < A> button.
X The flash will fire a preflash and the 
required flash output is calculated 
and retained in memory.
X In the viewfinder, “ FEL” is displayed 
for a moment and  will light.
 
Each time you press the  button, a 
preflash is fired and the required flash output 
is calculated and retained in memory.
4Take the picture.
  Compose the shot and press the 
shutter button completely.
X The flash is fired when the picture is 
taken.
A Locking the Flash Exposure N
Spot metering circle
If the subject is too far away and beyond the effectiv e range of the flash, the 
 icon will blink. Get closer to the subject and rep eat steps 2 to 4.
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If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and 
contrast can be corrected automatically. This feature is called Auto 
Lighting Optimizer. The default setting is [
Standard]. With JPEG images, 
the correction is done when the image is captured. For RAW images, it can 
be corrected with Digital Photo Prof essional (provided software, p.302).
1Select [Auto Lighting Optimizer].
 Under the [ 2] tab, select [Auto 
Lighting Optimizer ], then press 
< 0 >.
2Select the setting.
  Select the desired setting, then press 
.
3Take the picture.
  The image will be recorded with the 
brightness and contrast corrected if 
necessary.
3  Correcting the Brightness and Contrast AutomaticallyN
Without correction With correction
 Under [ 7 Custom Functions (C.Fn) ], if [6: Highlight tone priority ] is 
set to [ 1: Enable ], the Auto Lighting Optimizer  will be set automatically to 
[ Disable ] and you cannot change this setting.
  Depending on the shoo ting conditions, noise might increase.
  If a setting other than [ Disable] is set and you use exposure 
compensation, flash expo sure compensation, or manual exposure to 
darken the exposure, the  image might still come out bright. If you want a 
darker exposure, set [ Auto Lighting Optimizer ] to [Disable ] first.
In Basic Zone modes, [ Standard] is set automatically.
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Due to the lens characteristics, the four corners of the picture might look 
darker. This phenomenon is  called lens light fall-off or drop in peripheral 
illumination and can be corrected automatically. The default setting is 
[Enable ]. 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, p.302).
1Select [Peripheral illumin. 
correct.].
  Under the [ 1] tab, select 
[Peripheral illumin. correct.], then 
press < 0>.
2Select the setting.
  On the screen, check that 
[Correction data available ] is 
displayed for the attached lens.
  If [Correction data not available] is 
displayed, see “About the Lens 
Correction Data” on the next page.
  Select [Enable ], then press .
3Take the picture.
  The image will be recorded with the 
corrected peripheral illumination.
3  Correcting the Image’s Dark Corners
Correction enabled
Correction disabled
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