Canon Eos Rebel T5 1200 Instruction Manual

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Three methods (metering modes) to measure the subject’s brightness 
are provided. Normally, evaluative metering is recommended.
In Basic Zone modes, automatic se lection is set automatically.
1Select [Metering mode].
 Under the [z 2] tab, select [Metering 
mode ], then press < 0>.
2Set the metering mode.
  Select the desired metering mode, 
then press < 0>.
qEvaluative metering 
This is a general-purpose metering mode suited 
even for backlit subjects. The camera sets the 
exposure automatically to suit the scene.
w Partial metering
Effective when the background is much brighter 
than the subject due to backlighting, etc. The 
gray area in the left figure is where the 
brightness is metered to obtain the standard 
exposure.
eCenter-weighted average metering
The brightness is metered at the image center 
and then averaged for the entire scene. This 
metering mode is for advanced users.
q Changing the Metering ModeN
With  q (Evaluative metering), the exposure setting will be locked when you 
press the shutter button halfway and focus is achieved. With  w (Partial 
metering) and  e (Center-weighted average metering), 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 Creative Zone modes 
(except < a>). 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 di splayed in the viewfinder goes up 
to only ±2 stops. If the exposure compensation amount exceeds ±2 
stops, the end of  the exposure level indicator will display <
I> or .
  If you want to set exposure compensation exceeding ±2 stops, setting it 
with [ z2: Expo.comp./AEB ] (p.114) or with the Quick Control screen 
(p.46) is recommended.
Dark exposure Increased exposure for a brighter image
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Setting Exposure CompensationN
Set flash exposure compensation if  the flash exposure of the subject 
does not come out as desired. You can set the exposure compensation 
up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
1Press the  button. ( 7 )
X The Quick Control screen will appear 
(p.46).
2Select [ y].
 Press the  cross keys to select [y*].
X[Flash exposure comp.] will be 
displayed at the bottom of the screen.
3Set the exposure compensation 
amount.
  To make the flash exposure brighter, 
turn the < 6> dial to the right 
(increased exposure).
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 [z 2: Auto Lighting Optimizer ] (p.119) is set to any setting other than 
[ Disable ], the image may look bright  even if a decreased exposure 
compensation or decreased flash  exposure compensation is set.
You can also set flash exposure compensation with [ Built-in flash func. 
setting] under [ z1: Flash control ] (p.195).
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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 [z2] tab, select 
[Expo.comp./AEB], then press .
2Set the AEB range.
 Turn the  dial to set the AEB range.  Press the < Y> < Z> keys 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 range 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 range
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3 Auto Exposure Bracketing N
 Follow steps 1 and 2 to turn off the AEB range display.
  The AEB setting will also be canceled automatically if the power 
switch is set to < 2>, flash recycling  is completed, etc.
  Using AEB with continuous shooting
If  continuous shooting (p.98) is  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 times to take the three bracketed 
shots. The three bracketed shots will be exposed in the following 
sequence: standard exposure, decreased exposure, and increased 
exposure.
  Using AEB with the self-timer
If you use the self-timer < j> < l > (p.100), the three bracketed 
shots will be taken c ontinuously after 10 sec. or 2 sec. With < q> 
(p.100) set, the number of continuous shots will be three times the 
number set.
Canceling AEB
Shooting Tips
  AEB will not work with flas h or bulb exposures.
  If [z 2: Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.119) is set to any setting other than 
[ Disable ], the effect of AEB may 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 on the subject.
  Press the shutter button halfway.
X The exposure setting will be 
displayed.
2Press the  button. (0 )
X The < A> icon lights up in the 
viewfinder to indicate that the 
exposure setting is locked (AE lock).
  Each time you press the < A> button, 
the current exposure setting is 
locked.
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’s focus mode switch is set to < MF>, AE lock is applied at the 
center AF point.
A  Locking the Exposure N
AE Lock Effects
Metering Mode 
( p . 111 )AF Point Selection Method  (p.95)Automatic SelectionManual Selection
q*AE lock is applied at the AF 
point that achieved focus.AE lock is applied at the 
selected AF point.
weAE 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 FE lock is effective.  After setting the proper flash exposure 
for the subject, you can recompose ( 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  button.
XThe built-in flash will rise.
  Press the shutter button halfway and 
look in the viewfinder to check that 
the < D> icon is lit.
2Focus on the subject.
3Press the  button. (8 )
 
Aim the viewfinder center over the 
subject where you want to lock the flash 
exposure, 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 < d> will light up.
  Each time you press the < A> 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
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 If the subject is too far away and beyond  the effective range of the flash, 
the  icon will blink. Move closer to the subject and repeat steps 2 to 4.  FE lock is not possible during Live View shooting.
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If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and 
contrast can be corrected automatical ly. This function is called Auto 
Lighting Optimizer. The default setting is [ Standard]. With JPEG 
images, the correction is applied when the image is captured.
In Basic Zone modes, [ Standard] is set automatically.
1Select [Auto Lighting Optimizer].
 Under the [z 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 Auto Correction of Brightness and ContrastN
  Under [ 53: 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 the setting cannot be changed.
  If the Auto Lighting Optimizer’s effect is too strong and the image is too 
bright, set [Low ] or [Disable ].
  If a setting other than [ Disable] is set and y ou use exposure 
compensation or flash exposure compensation to darken the exposure, 
the image may still come out bright.  If you want a darker exposure, set 
this function to [ Disable].
  Depending on the shooting conditions, noise may increase.
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Due to the lens characteristics, the four corners of the picture may look 
darker. This phenomenon is called lens li ght fall-off or drop in peripheral 
illumination and can be corrected. The default setting is [ Enable]. With 
JPEG images, the correction is applied when the image is captured. For 
RAW images, it can be corrected with Digital Photo Professional (EOS 
software, p.318).
1Select [Peripheral illumin. 
correct.].
  Under the [z 1] tab, select 
[Peripheral illumin. correct.], then 
press < 0>.
2Select the setting.
  Check that [ Correction data 
available ] is displayed for the 
attached lens.
  If [Correction data not available ] is 
displayed, see “Lens Correction Data” 
on the next page.
  Select [ Enable], then press < 0>.
3Take the picture.
  The image will be recorded with the 
peripheral illumination corrected.
3  Correcting the Image’s Dark Corners
Correction disabled Correction enabled
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