Canon EOS Rebel T5 1200D User Guide

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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 selection is set automatically.
1Select [Metering mode].
 Under the [z2] tab, select [Metering 
mode], then press .
2Set the metering mode.
 Select the desired metering mode, 
then press .
qEvaluative metering 
This is a general-purpose metering mode suited 
even for backlit subjects. The camera sets the 
exposure automatically to suit the...

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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 ). You can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops 
in 1/3-stop increments.
Making it brighter:
Hold down the  button and 
turn the  dial to the right 
(increased exposure).
Making it darker:
Hold down the  button and 
turn the  dial to the left 
(decreased exposure).
XAs shown in the figure, the exposure 
level is displayed on the LCD monitor 
and in...

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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)
XThe 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  dial to the...

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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   keys to set the 
exposure compensation amount. If 
AEB is combined with exposure...

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3 Auto Exposure BracketingN
 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 , 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  single shooting
Press the...

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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.
XThe exposure setting will be 
displayed.
2Press the  button. (0)
XThe  icon lights up in the 
viewfinder to indicate that the 
exposure...

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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...

A Locking the Flash ExposureN
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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 automatically. 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 [z2] tab, select [Auto 
Lighting Optimizer], then press 
.
2Select the setting.
 Select the desired setting, then press 
.
3Take the...

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Due to the lens characteristics, the four corners of the picture may look 
darker. This phenomenon is called lens light 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 [z1] tab, select 
[Peripheral illumin. correct.], then 
press ....