Canon Eos Rebel T3i 600d Instruction Manual

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3Creative Shooting73
d: Program AE ............................................... .................................................74
Setting the Image-recording  Quality.................................................................76
Z : Changing the ISO Speed .........................................................................79
A  Selecting the Subject’s Optimal Image Characteristics (Picture Style) ....81
E : Changing the Autofocus Mode  (AF Mode) ................................................83
S  Selecting the AF Poin t ................................................... ............................85
Subjects Difficult to Focus ........................................................................\
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i  Continuous Shooting ....................... ...........................................................88
j Using the Self-timer ............... .....................................................................89
D Using the Built-in Flas h .................................................... ............................90
Advanced Shooting 93s: Action Shots .................................. ...........................................................94
f : Changing the Depth of Field ....................................................................96
Depth of Field Preview ............. .....................................................................98
a : Manual Exposure ............................ ...........................................................99
8 : Automatic Depth-of-Field  AE.............................................. ................101
q  Changing the Metering Mo de ...................................................................102
O  y  Setting Exposure Compens ation .....................................................103
Auto Exposure Bracketing  (AEB) ...................................................................105
A  Locking the Exposure (AE Lock) ..............................................................107
A  Locking the Flash Exposure  (FE Lock) .....................................................108
Correcting the Brightness and Contrast Automatically (Auto Lighting Opt\
imizer).......109
Correcting the Image’s Dark Corners.............................................................110
A  Customizing Image Characteristics  (Picture Style) ................................112
A  Registering Preferred Image Characteri stics (Picture Style)..................115
B : Matching the Light Source (White Balance) ...... ....................................117
2  Adjusting the Color Tone for t he Light Source..........................................119
Setting the Color Reproduction R ange (Color Space) ...................................121
Mirror Lock-up to Reduce Camera Shake............................ ..........................122
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 123A Shooting with the LCD Monitor ................................................................124
Shooting Function Settings ............................................................................128
z  Menu Function Settings ............................................................................129
Changing the Autofocus Mode .......................................................................131
MF: Focusing Manually ............... ...................................................................138
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Shooting Movies141
k Shooting Movies ...................................................................................... 142
Shooting Function Settings ........................................................................\
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Setting the Movie-recording  Size................................................................... 150
Using Movie Digital Zoom .............................................................................. 152
Taking Video Snapshots ........ .................................................. ..................... 153
Menu Function Settings ..................... ............................................................ 157
Handy Features 165Handy Features ............................................................................................. 166
Silencing the Beeper ........... .................................................. ..................... 166
Card Reminder ............................... ............................................................ 166
Setting the Image Review  Time ................................................................. 166
Setting the Auto Power-off  Time................................................................. 167
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Br ightness ....................................................... 167
Creating and Selecting a Fol der ................................................................. 168
File Numbering Methods ............................................................................ 170
Setting Copyright Informati on .................................................. ................... 172
Auto Rotation of Vertical  Images ................................................................ 174
C  Checking Camera Setting s ............................................................... 175
Reverting the Camera to the De fault Settings ............................................ 176
Turning the LCD Monitor Of f/On................................................................. 179
Changing the Shooting Settings Sc reen Color ........................................... 179
Setting the Flash .................... ....................................................................... 180
f  Automatic Sensor Cleanin g .................................................................... 184
Appending Dust Delete Data ......................................................................... 185
Manual Sensor Cleaning ........ .................................................. ..................... 187
Wireless Flash Photography 189Using Wireless Flash ..................................................................................... 190
Easy Wireless Flash Shoot ing ....................................................................... 191
Custom Wireless Flash Shoo ting .................................................................. 194
Other Settings ................................... ............................................................ 198
Image Playback 201H I Searching for Images Qui ckly.......................................... ................... 202
u /y  Magnified View ........................ ............................................................ 204
b Rotating the Image ............ ....................................................................... 205
Setting Ratings ....................... ....................................................................... 206
Q  Quick Control During Play back ................................................................ 208
k Enjoying Movies ................................................................... ................... 210
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k Playing Movies .........................................................................................212
X  Editing a Movie’s First and La st Scenes ...................................................214
Slide Show (Auto Playback) ...........................................................................215
Viewing the Images on TV .............................................................................218
K  Protecting Images ........................... .........................................................222
L Erasing Images ......................................................................... ................224
C  Shooting Information Displ ay ................................................................226
Post-Processing Images 229
U Creative Filters ...................... ................................................... ................230
S  Resize ........................ .......................................... ....................................233
Printing Images 235Preparing to Print ...........................................................................................236
w Printing........................ .......................................... ....................................238
Trimming the Image ........................... .........................................................243
W Digital Print Order Format  (DPOF) ...........................................................245
W Direct Printing with DPOF ........................................................................248
Customizing the Camera 249Setting Custom Functions ..............................................................................250
Custom Function Setting s ..............................................................................252
Registering My Menu .................. ...................................................................258
Reference 259Using a Household Power Outlet ...................................................................260
Remote Control Shooting . .......................................... ....................................261
External Speedlites ............................... .........................................................263
Using Eye-Fi Cards ..................... ...................................................................265
Function Availability Table Accordin g to Shooting Modes .............................268
Menu Settings ................................................. ...............................................270
System Map .......................................... .........................................................276
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................... ................278
Error Codes ........................................... .........................................................287
Specifications ................................................................................. ................288
Safety Warnings .................................... .........................................................297
Software Start Guide 301
Software Start Guide ...................................................................... ................302
Quick Reference Guide and Instruction Manual Index 305Quick Reference Guide ..................................................................................306
Index .......................................................................... ....................................318
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Camera Care This camera is a precision  instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical 
shock.
  The camera is not waterproof and  cannot be used underwater. If you 
accidentally drop the camera into  water, promptly consult your nearest 
Canon Service Center. Wipe off any wate r droplets with a dry cloth. If the 
camera has been expo sed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.
  Never leave the camera near anything ha ving a strong magnetic field such 
as a magnet or electric  motor. Also avoid using or  leaving the camera near 
anything emitting strong  radio waves such as a large antenna. Strong 
magnetic fields can ca use camera misoperation  or destroy image data.
  Do not leave the camera in  excessive heat such as in a car in direct 
sunlight. High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.
  The camera contains precision electr onic circuitry. Never attempt to 
disassemble the camera yourself.
  Use a blower to blow away dust on th e lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and 
focusing screen. Do not use cleaners th at contain organic solvents to clean 
the camera body or  lens. For stubborn dirt, take  the camera to the nearest 
Canon Service Center.
  Do not touch the camera’s el ectrical contacts with your fingers. This is to 
prevent the contacts from corroding.  Corroded contacts can cause camera 
misoperation.
  If the camera is sudden ly brought in from the cold into a warm room, 
condensation may form on  the camera and internal parts. To prevent 
condensation, first put the camera in a se aled plastic bag and let it adjust to 
the warmer temperature before  taking it out of the bag.
  If condensation forms on the camera,  do not use the camera. This is to 
avoid damaging the camera.  If there is condensation, remove the lens, card 
and battery from the camera, and  wait until the condensation has 
evaporated before using the camera.
  If the camera will not be used for an  extended period, remove the battery 
and store the camera in a  cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the 
camera is in storage, p ress the shutter button a few times once in a while to 
check that the camera is still working.
  Avoid storing the camera where there are corrosiv e chemicals such as a 
darkroom or chemical lab.
  If the camera has not been used for an  extended period, test all its functions 
before using it. If you have  not used the camera for some time or if there is 
an important shoot coming up, have  the camera checked by your Canon 
dealer or check the camera yourself  and make sure it is working properly.
Handling Precautions
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Handling Precautions
LCD Monitor Although the LCD monito r is manufactured with very high precision 
technology with over 99.99% effectiv e pixels, there might be a few dead 
pixels among the remainin g 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying 
only black or red, etc., ar e not a malfunction. They  do not affect the images 
recorded.
  If the LCD monitor is left on for a  prolonged period, screen burn-in may 
occur where you see remnants  of what was displayed. However, this is only 
temporary and will disappea r when the camera is left unused for a few 
days.
  In low or high temperatures, the LCD  monitor display may seem slow or it 
might look black. It will return  to normal at room temperature.
CardsTo protect the card and its reco rded data, note the following:
  Do not drop, bend, or wet  the card. Do not subject it to excessive force, 
physical shock, or vibration.
  Do not touch the card’s el ectronic contacts with your fingers or anything 
metallic.
  Do not store or use the ca rd near anything having a strong magnetic field 
such as a TV set, speake rs, or magnet.  Also avoid places prone to having 
static electricity.
  Do not leave the card in direct  sunlight or near a heat source.
  Store the card in a case.
  Do not store the card in hot,  dusty, or humid locations.
LensAfter detaching the lens from  the camera, attach the lens 
caps or put down the lens wi th the rear end up to avoid 
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
Cautions During Prolonged UseIf you use continuous shooti ng, Live View shooting, or 
movie shooting for a prolon ged period, the camera may 
become hot. Although this is  not a malfunction, holding the 
hot camera for a long period  can cause slight skin burns.
About smudges adhering to the front of the sensorBesides dust entering the camera from outside, in rare cases lubricant from the 
camera’s internal parts may adhere to t he front of the sensor. In case visible 
spots still remain after the  automatic sensor cleaning,  having the sensor cleaned 
by a Canon Service Ce nter is recommended.
Contacts
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Quick Start Guide
1
Insert the battery. (p.28)
  To charge the battery, see page 26.
2
Insert a card. (p.29)
  With the card’s label facing 
toward the camera back, 
insert it into the slot.
3
Attach the lens. (p.36)
  Align the lens’ white or red index 
with the camera’s index in the 
matching color.
4
Set the lens focus mode switch 
to . 
(p.36)
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Set the power switch to , 
and set the Mode Dial to < A> 
(Scene Intelligent Auto). 
(p.50)
  All the necessary camera settings 
will be set automatically.
White index Red index
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Quick Start Guide
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Flip out the LCD monitor. (p.31)
  When the LCD monitor displays the 
date/time setting screen, see page 
34.
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Focus the subject. (p.40)
  Look through the viewfinder and 
aim the viewfinder center over the 
subject.
  Press the shutter button halfway, 
and the camera will focus the 
subject.
  If necessary, the built-in flash will 
pop-up automatically.
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Take the picture. (p.40)
  Press the shutter button completely 
to take the picture.
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Review the picture. (p.166)
  The captured image will be 
displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the 
LCD monitor.
  To display the image again, press 
the < x> button (p.71).
  To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View 
Shooting” (p.123).
  To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.71).
  To delete an image, see  “Erasing Images” (p.224).
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The names in bold indicate the parts mentioned up until the “Basic 
Shooting and Image Playback” section.
Nomenclature
Remote control 
terminal (p.262) Audio/video OUT/
Digital terminal (p.221,236)
HDMI mini OUT 
terminal (p.218) External microphone 
IN terminal (p.160) Hot shoe (p.263)
EF Lens mount index 
(p.36)
Grip
Remote control
sensor
(p.122,261) Flash-sync contacts 
Shutter button 
(p.40)
Lens lock pin
Lens mount
Contacts (p.15)
Depth-of-field preview 
button (p.98)
Built-in flash
/AF-assist beam
(p.90/86)
Red-eye 
reduction/
Self-timer 
lamp (p.91/89) Strap mount 
(p.25)
Lens release button 
(p.37) Terminal cover
Mirror (p.122,187)
Mode Dial 
(p.22)
 Flash 
button (p.90)Microphone 
(p.142)
 Main Dial
 ISO speed 
setting button (p.79)
EF-S Lens mount index 
(p.36)
Power switch (p.32)
 Focal plane 
mark (p.61)
Body cap (p.36)
 Display button
(p.47,152,167,179)
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Nomenclature
Tripod socketAccess lamp
 (p.30)
Battery compartment 
cover release lever  (p.28)
Battery compartment cover  
(p.28)
 Aperture/
Exposure compensation 
button (p.99/103) Viewfinder eyepiece
Eyecup (p.262)
Dioptric adjustment knob (p.39)
Card slot 
cover (p.29)
Card slot (p.29)
LCD monitor 
(p.31,43,167)
 Live View shooting/
Movie shooting button
 (p.124/142)
 
AF point selection/
Magnify button 
(p.85/204,243)
 AE lock/
FE lock button/
Index/Reduce button 
(p.107/108/202/204,243)
 Menu 
button  (p.43)
 Info
 button 
(p.47,71,126,146,175)
 Playback button (p.71)  Erase button (p.224)
 Setting button (p.43) DC cord hole 
(p.260)
Speaker 
(p.212)
 Quick Control button /
Direct print button (p.41/241)
 Cross keys  (p.43)
  White balance selection button (p.117)
  Picture Style selection button (p.81)
 Drive mode selection button (p.88,89)
  AF mode selection button (p.83)
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Shooting Settings Display (in Creative Zone modes, p.22)
*1: Displayed when the built-in flash is popped up.
*2: Displayed if an Ey e-Fi card is used.
The display will show only th e settings currently applied.
Aperture
ISO speed (p.79)
Shutter speed
Shooting mode
White balance ( p.117)
 Q  Auto
 W  Daylight
 E  Shade
 R  Cloudy
 Y  Tungsten light
 U  White fluorescent light
 I  Flash
 O  Custom
Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation 
amount ( p.103)
AEB range (p.105)
Number of possible shotsNumber of possible shots during WB bracketing
Self-timer countdown
Metering mode ( p.102)
q 
Evaluative meteringw Partial metering
r Spot metering
e Center-weighted average metering
Drive mode (
p.88,89)
u  Single shooting
i  Continuous shooting
Q  Self-timer:10 sec/Remote control
l Self-timer:2 sec
q  Self-timer:Continuous
AF mode (p.83)
X
One-Shot AF
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AI Focus AF
Z
AI Servo AF
g
Manual Focusing
Battery check  (p.33)
zxcn
Eye-Fi transmission status*
2 (p.265)
Picture Style (p.81)
Quick Control icon ( p.41) c Main Dial pointer (p.93)
Highlight tone priority 
(p.254)
Auto Lighting Optimizer (
p.109)
Built-in flash
func. setting*
1 (p.181)
2 White balance correction ( p.119)
B White balance bracketing ( p.120)
y Flash exposure 
compensation (p.104)
0 External flash 
exposure compensation
Image-recording quality 
(p.76)
 73 Large/Fine
 83 Large/Normal 74 Medium/Fine 84 Medium/Normal 7a Small 1/Fine 8a Small 1/Normal b Small 2 (Fine) c Small 3 (Fine) 1  RAW
 1+73 RAW+Large/Fine
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