Canon Eos Rebel T3i 600d Instruction Manual

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After you flip out the LCD monitor, you can set menu functions, use Live 
View shooting, shoot movies, and  playback images and movies. You 
can change the direction and angle of the LCD monitor.
1Flip out the LCD monitor.
2Rotate the LCD monitor.
 When the LCD monitor is swung out, 
you can rotate it up or down or face it 
forward toward the subject.
  The indicated angle is only 
approximate.
3Face it toward you.
 Normally, face the LCD monitor 
toward you.
Using the LCD Monitor
180°
175°
90°
Be careful not to force and break the hinge when rotating the LCD monitor.
 
When not using the camera,  close the LCD monitor back with the screen 
facing inward. This will protect the screen.
  During Live View shooting or movi e shooting, facing the LCD monitor 
toward the subject will display  a mirror image on the screen.
  Depending on the angle of  the LCD monitor, the display may turn off right 
before the LCD monitor is closed.
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If you turn on the power switch and the date/time setting screen 
appears, see page 34 to set the date/time. : The camera turns on.
< 2 > : The camera is turned off and 
does not operate. Set to this 
position when not using the 
camera.
  Whenever you set the power switch to < 1> or , the sensor 
cleaning will be executed automatically . During the sensor cleaning, 
the LCD monitor will display < f>. Even during the sensor 
cleaning, you can still shoot by pressing the shutter button halfway 
(p.40) to stop the sensor cleaning and take a picture.
  If you repeatedly turn the power switch < 1>/ at a short 
interval, the < f> icon might not be displayed. This is normal and 
not a problem.
  To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after about 
30 seconds of non-operation. To  turn on the camera again, just 
press the shutter button halfway (p.40).
  You can change the auto pow er-off time with [5 Auto power off ] 
(p.167).
Turning on the Power
About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor
3  About Auto Power Off
If you set the power switch to < 2> while an image is  being recorded to 
the card, [ Recording ... ] will be displayed and the  power will turn off after 
the card finishes recording the image.
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Turning on the Power
When the power switch is set to , the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels:
z: Battery level is OK.
x : Battery level is low, but still 
enough for now.
c : Battery will be exhausted soon. 
(Blinks)
n : Battery must be recharged.
Battery Life
 The figures above are base d on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8, no Live 
View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Im aging Products Association) testing 
standards.
  The Battery Grip BG-E8 ap proximately doubles the number of possible shots 
with two LP-E8 batteries installed. Wi th size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries, the 
number of possible shots at  23°C / 73°F is approx. 470 shots without flash use 
and approx. 270 shots with 50% flash use.
z  Checking the Battery Level
TemperatureAt 23°C / 73°FAt 0°C / 32°F
No FlashApprox. 550 shotsApprox. 470 shots
50% Flash UseApprox. 440 shotsApprox. 400 shots
 The number of possible shots will de crease with any of the following 
operations:
• Pressing the shutter button ha lfway for a prolonged period.
• Often activating only the  AF without taking a picture.
• Using the LCD monitor often.
• Using the lens Image Stabilizer.
  The lens operation is powered by t he camera’s battery. Depending on 
the lens used, the number of  possible shots may be lower.
  For the number of possible shots with Live View shooting, see page 125.
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When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time has 
been reset, the Date/Time setting screen will appear. Follow steps 3 
and 4 to set the date/time.  Note that the date/time appended to 
recorded images will be based on this date/time setting. Be sure to 
set the correct date/time.
1Display the menu screen.
  Press the < M> button to display 
the menu screen.
2Under the [ 6] tab, select [Date/
Time].
  Press the < U> key to select the 
[6 ] tab.
  Press the < V> key to select [ Date/
Time ], then press < 0>.
3Set the date and time.
  Press the < U> key to select the 
date or time number.
  Press < 0> so < a> is displayed.
  Press the < V> key to set the 
number, then press < 0>. (Returns 
to  b.)
4Exit the setting.
  Press the < U> key to select [ OK], 
then press < 0>.
X The date/time will be set.
3  Setting the Date and Time
If you store the camera without the  battery or if the camera’s battery 
becomes exhausted, the da te/time might be reset. If this happens, set the 
date/time again.
The date/time set will star t from when you press  in step 4.
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1Display the menu screen.
 Press the < M> button to display 
the menu screen.
2Under the [ 6] tab, select 
[Language K].
  Press the < U> key to select the 
[6 ] tab.
  Press the < V> key to select 
[Language
K] (the fourth item from 
the top), then press < 0>.
3Set the desired language.
  Press the < S> key to select the 
language, then press < 0>.
X The interface language will change.
3  Selecting the Interface Language
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1Remove the caps.
 Remove the rear lens cap and the 
body cap by turning them as shown 
by the arrows.
2Attach the lens.
 Align the lens’ red or white index with 
the camera’s index matching the 
same color. Turn the lens as shown 
by the arrow until it snaps in place.
3On the lens, set the focus mode 
switch to  (autofocus).
 If it is set to < MF> (manual focus), 
autofocus will not operate.
4Remove the front lens cap.
Attaching and Detaching a Lens
Attaching a Lens
White index
Red index
Minimizing Dust
 When changing lenses, do it  in a place with minimal dust.
  When storing the camera  without a lens attached, be sure to attach the 
body cap to the camera.
  Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it.
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Attaching and Detaching a Lens
To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens 
with your fingers.
If you want to zoom, do it before 
focusing. Turning the zoom ring after 
achieving focus may throw off the 
focus slightly.
While pressing the lens release 
button, turn the lens as shown by 
the arrow.
 Turn the lens until it stops, then 
detach it.
  Attach the rear lens cap to the 
detached lens.
About Zooming
Detaching the Lens
 Do not look at the sun  directly through any lens. Doing so may cause 
loss of vision.
  If the front part (focusin g ring) of the lens rotate s during autofocusing, do 
not touch the rotating part.
Image Conversion FactorSince the image sensor size is 
smaller than the 35mm film 
format, it will lo ok like the lens 
focal length is  increased by 
approx. 1.6x.Image sensor size (Approx.)(22.3 x 14.9 mm / 0.88 x 0.59 in.)
35mm image size(36 x 24 mm / 1.42 x 0.94 in.)
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When you use the IS lens’ built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is 
corrected to obtain a sharper sho t. The procedure explained here is 
based on the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens as an example.
* IS stands for Image Stabilizer.
1Set the IS switch to < 1>.
 Set also the camera’s power switch to 
.
2Press the shutter button halfway.
XThe Image Stabilizer will operate.
3Take the picture.
  When the picture looks steady in the 
viewfinder, press the shutter button 
completely to take the picture.
About the Lens Image Stabilizer
 The Image Stabilizer may no t be effective if the subject moves at the time 
of exposure.
  The Image Stabilizer may no t be effective for excessive shaking such as 
on a rocking boat.
  The Image Stabilizer can operate wi th the focus mode switch set to 
either < f> or < g>.
  If the camera is mounted on a trip od, you can save battery power by 
switching the IS switch to < 2>.
  The Image Stabilizer is effective ev en when the camera is mounted on a 
monopod.
  Some IS lenses enable y ou to switch the IS mode manually to suit the 
shooting conditions. However, the fo llowing lenses switch the IS mode 
automatically:
• EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II • EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
• EF-S15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS US M • EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
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Turn the dioptric adjustment 
knob.
 Turn the knob left or right until the 
nine AF points in the viewfinder look 
sharp.
To obtain sharp images, hold the ca mera still to minimize camera 
shake.
1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly.
2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand.
3. Press the shutter button lightly  with your right hand’s index finger.
4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body.
5. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other.
6. Press the camera against your fa ce and look through the viewfinder.
Basic Operation
Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity
Holding the Camera
If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder 
image, using Dioptric Ad justment Lens E (10 type s, sold separately) is 
recommended.
Vertical shooting
Horizontal shooting
To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see page 123.
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The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely. 
Pressing halfway
This activates autofocusing and the 
automatic exposure system that sets the 
shutter speed and aperture.
The exposure setting (shutter speed and 
aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder 
(0 ).
While you press the shutter button 
halfway, the LCD monitor will turn off 
(p.179).
Pressing completely
This releases the shutter and takes the 
picture.
Preventing Camera Shake
Hand-held camera movement during th e moment of exposure is called 
camera shake. It can cause blurred pictures. To prevent camera shake, 
note the following:
• Hold and steady the camera as shown on the previous page.
• Press the shutter button halfway to  autofocus, then slowly press the 
shutter button completely.
Shutter Button
  If you press the shutter bu tton completely without pressing it halfway first 
or if you press the shutter button ha lfway and then press it completely 
immediately, the camera will take a  moment before it takes the picture.
  Even during the menu  display, image playback, and image recording, 
you can instantly go back to shoo ting-ready by pressing the shutter 
button halfway.
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