Canon Eos Rebel T4i 650d Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
The “Software Start Guide” is included at the end of this manual.EE
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The EOS REBEL T4i/EOS 650D is a high-performance, digital single-
lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 
18.00 effective megapixels, DIGIC  5, high-precision and high-speed 
9-point AF, approx. 5 fps continuous  shooting, Live View shooting, and 
Full High-Definition (Full HD) movie shooting.
The camera is highly responsive to any  shooting situation, and provides 
many features for demanding shots.
Refer to This Manual while Us ing the Camera to Further 
Familiarize Yourself with the Camera
With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have 
captured. While reading this manual , take a few test shots and see how 
they come out. You can then  better understand the camera.
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety 
Warnings” (p.343, 344) and “Handling Precautions” (p.16, 17).\
Testing the Camera Before Use and LiabilityAfter shooting, play images bac k and check whether they have been 
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the 
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon 
cannot be held liable for any  loss or inconvenience caused.
CopyrightsCopyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded 
images or copyrighted music and images with music in the memory 
card for anything other than private enjoyment. Also be aware that 
certain public performances, exhibition s, etc., may prohibit photography 
even for private enjoyment.
Introduction
This camera is compatible with  SD memory cards, SDHC memory 
cards, and SDXC memory cards. In th is manual, “card” refers to all 
these cards.
* The camera does not come with  a card for recording images/
movies. Please purchase it separately.
Cards that can record moviesWhen shooting movies, use  a large-capacity SD card rated SD Speed Class 6 
“ ” or higher (p.169).
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Before starting, check that all the following items have been included 
with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Battery Charger LC-E8 or LC-E8E is  provided. (The LC-E8E comes with a 
power cord.)
  If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included.
  Depending on the Lens Kit type, a lens instruction manual may also be 
included.
  Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Item Check List
Battery Pack
LP-E8
(with protective cover)
Battery ChargerLC-E8/LC-E8E*
Interface Cable
Wide StrapEW-100DB IV
Camera(with eyecup and body cap)
EOS DIGITAL 
Solution Disk
(Software)
Software Instruction  ManualCamera
Instruction Manual (this booklet)
Software Instruction ManualsThe Software Instruction Manuals are included on the CD-ROM as 
PDF files. See page 352 for instructions to look up in formation in the 
Software Instruction Manuals.
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Icons in this Manual
 : Indicates the Main Dial.
< V >  : Indicates the < S> Cross keys.
< 0 > : Indicates the Setting button.
0 , 9 , 7 , 8 : Indicates that the corresponding function 
remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 
sec. respectively after you let go of the button.
*  In this manual, the icons and markings  indicating the camera’s buttons, dials, 
and settings correspond to the icons an d markings on the camera and on the 
LCD monitor.
3: Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the   button and changing the setting.
M: When shown on the upper right of a  page, it indicates that the 
function is available only in  the Creative Zone modes (p.24).
(p.**) : Reference page number for more information.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Problem-solving advice.
Basic Assumptions
 All operations explained  in this manual assume that the power switch 
is already set to  (p.34).
  It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are 
set to their defaults.
  The illustrations in this  manual show the camera attached with the 
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS  II lens as an example.
Conventions Used in this Manual
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For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s 
basic operations and shooting procedures.
Chapters
Introduction2
Getting Started27
Basic Shooting and Image Playback57
Creative Shooting83
Advanced Shooting107
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)143
Shooting Movies169
Handy Features199
Wireless Flash Photography225
Image Playback237
Post-Processing Images269
Printing Images275
Customizing the Camera291
Reference301
Downloading Images to a Personal Computer347
Quick Reference Guide and Index353
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Contents at a Glance
Shooting
 Shoot automatically Î p.57 - 74  (Basic Zone modes)
 Shoot continuously Î p.101 (i  Continuous shooting)
 Take a picture of yourself in a groupÎ p.103  (j Self-timer)
 Freeze the action Î p.108  (s Shutter-priority AE) Blur the action
 Blur the background  Î p.64 (C  Creative Auto) Keep the background in sharp focusÎ p.110 (f  Aperture-priority AE)
 Adjust the image brightness (exposure)Î p.117  (Exposure compensation)
 Shoot in low light Î p.58,  104 (D Flash photography)
Î p.90 (ISO speed setting)
  Shoot without flash Î p.63 (7 Flash Off)Î p.75 (b  Flash Off)
 Photograph fireworks at night Î p.114  (Bulb exposure)
 Shoot while viewing the LCD monitorÎ p.143  (A Live View shooting)
 Shoot movies Î p.169  (k Movie shooting)
Image Quality
 Shoot with image effect s matching the subjectÎ p.93  (Picture Style)
 Make a large-size print of the picture Î p.86  (73 , 83 , 1 )
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 Take many pictures Î p.86 (7 a, 8 a, b , c)
Focusing
 Change the point of focus Î p.97 (S  AF point selection)
 Shoot a moving subject Î p.70,  96 (AI Servo AF)
Playback
 View the images on the cameraÎ p.82 (x Playback)
  Search for pictures quickly Î p.238  (H Index display)
Î p.239 (I  Image browsing)
 Rate images Î p.244  (Ratings)
 Prevent important images Î p.262  (K Image protect)from accidental deletion
 Delete unnecessary images Î p.264  (L Delete)
 Auto play images and movies Î p.254  (Slide show)
 View the images or movies on a TV setÎ p.258  (Video OUT)
 Adjust the LCD monitor brightnessÎ p.201  (LCD monitor brightness)
 Apply special effect to images Î p.270  (Creative filters)
Printing
 Print pictures easily Î p.275  (Direct printing)
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Power
 Battery• Charging Î p.28
• Installing/Removing Î p.30
• Battery check Î p.35
 Power outlet Î p.302
 Auto power off Î p.34
Card
 Installing/Removing Î p.31
 Format Î p.48
 Release shutter without  card Î p.200
Lens
 Attaching/Detaching Î p.39
 Zoom Î p.40
 Image Stabilizer Î p.41
Basic Settings
 Dioptric adjustment Î p.42
 Language Î p.38
 Date/Time/Zone Î p.36
 Beeper Î p.200
LCD Monitor
 Using the LCD Monitor Î p.33
 LCD auto off/on Î p.213
 Brightness adjustment Î p.201
 Touch screen Î p.53
Recording Images
 Creating/Selecting a folderÎ p.202
 File numbering Î p.204
Image Quality
 Image-recording quality Î p.86
 Picture Style Î p.93
 White balance Î p.135
 Color space Î p.139
 Image enhancement features • Auto Lighting Optimizer Î p.123
• Lens peripheral  illumination correction Î p.127
• Chromatic aberration 
correction Î p.128
• Noise reduction for  long exposures Î p.125
• Noise reduction for  high ISO speeds Î p.124
• Highlight tone priority Î p.295
AF
 AF operation Î p.95
 AF point selection Î p.97
 Manual focusing Î p.100
Drive
 Drive mode Î p.22
 Continuous shooting Î p.101
 Self-timer Î p.103
 Maximum burst Î p.88
Shooting
 Shooting mode Î p.24
 ISO speed Î p.90
 Feature guide Î p.52
 Bulb Î p.114
 Mirror lockup Î p.140
 Metering mode Î p.115
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Index to Features
 Remote controlÎ p.303
 Quick Control Î p.44
Exposure Adjustment
 Exposure compensation Î p.117
 AEB Î p.119
 AE lock Î p.121
Flash
 Built-in flash Î p.104
• Flash exposure  compensation Î p.118
• FE lock Î p.122
 External flash Î p.305
 Flash control Î p.214
• Wireless flash Î p.225
Live View Shooting
 Live View shooting Î p.143
 Autofocusing (AF) methods Î p.153
 Continuous AF Î p.150
 Touch Shutter Î p.162
 Aspect ratio Î p.151
 Grid display Î p.150
 Quick Control Î p.149
Movie Shooting
 Movie shooting Î p.169
 Movie Servo AF Î p.191
 Sound recording Î p.193
 Grid display Î p.193
 Video snapshot Î p.183
 Manual exposure Î p.173
 Still photo shooting Î p.178
 Quick Control Î p.180
Playback
 Image review time Î p.200
 Single-image display Î p.82
 Shooting information  display Î p.266
 Index display Î p.238
 Image browsing  (Jump display) Î p.239
 Magnified view Î p.240
 Image rotate Î p.243
 Rating Î p.244
 Movie playback Î p.250
 Editing out movie’s first/last scene Î p.252
 Slide show Î p.254
 Viewing images on TV Î p.258
 Protect Î p.262
 Erase Î p.264
 Quick Control Î p.246
Image Editing
 Creative filters Î p.270
 Resize Î p.273
Printing
 PictBridge Î p.278
 Print Order (DPOF) Î p.285
 Photobook Set-up Î p.289
Customization
 Custom Functions (C.Fn) Î p.292
 My Menu Î p.299
Software
 Downloading images to a 
personal computer Î p.347
 
Software instruction manualÎ  p.352
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Introduction2
Item Check List................................................................................. 3
Conventions Used in this Manual ............ ......................................... 4
Chapters ................. .......................................................................... 5
Contents at a Glance.......... .............................................................. 6
Index to Features ............ ................................................................. 8
Handling Precautions ........... .......................................................... 16
Quick Start Guide ............ ............................................................... 18
Nomenclature .................. ............................................................... 20
Getting Started 27
Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 28
Installing and Removing the Battery..... .......................................... 30
Installing and Removing the Card ........ .......................................... 31
Using the LCD Monitor ....... ............................................................ 33
Turning on the Power ...... ............................................................... 34
Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone .. ....................................... 36
Selecting the Interface Language............ ....................................... 38
Attaching and Detaching a Lens ............. ....................................... 39
About the Lens Image Stabilizer .......... .......................................... 41
Basic Operation ............... ............................................................... 42
Q  Quick Control for Shooting Functions ....................................... 44
3  Menu Operations .......... ........................................................ 46
Formatting the Card ........... ............................................................ 48
Switching the LCD Monitor Display ...... .......................................... 50
Feature Guide ................. ............................................................... 52
d  Touch Screen Operations .......................................................... 53
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