Canon EOS Rebel T5 1200D User Guide

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Creative Shooting
In the Basic Zone modes, to prevent spoiled shots, 
most advanced functions are set automatically and 
cannot be changed. In the  (Program AE) mode, 
you can set various functions and be more creative.
 In the  mode, the camera sets the shutter speed and 
aperture automatically to obtain a standard exposure.
 The difference between the Basic Zone modes and  is 
explained on pages 274-275.
 The functions explained in this chapter can also be used in 
the , , and  modes explained in...

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The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE.
1Set the Mode Dial to .
2Focus on the subject.
 Look through the viewfinder and aim 
the selected AF point over the 
subject. Then press the shutter button 
halfway.
XThe dot inside the AF point achieving 
focus lights up briefly in red, and the 
focus confirmation light  on the 
viewfinder’s bottom right lights up (in 
One-Shot AF mode).
XThe shutter speed and aperture will 
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d: Program AE
 Change the ISO speed. Use the built-in flash.
To match the subject and ambient lighting level, you can change the 
ISO speed (p.88) or use the built-in flash (p.101). In the  mode, 
the built-in flash will not fire automatically. When indoors or during 
low light shooting, it is recommended that you press the  (flash) 
button to raise the built-in flash. (You can also raise the built-in flash 
by selecting  on the Quick Control screen.)
 Change the program using Program shift.
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You can select the pixel count and the image quality. Ten image-
recording quality settings are provided: 73, 83, 74, 84, 7a, 
8a, b, c, 1+73, 1.
1Select [Image quality].
 Under the [z1] tab, select [Image 
quality], then press .
X[Image quality] will appear.
2Select the image-recording 
quality.
 The respective quality’s pixel count 
and number of possible shots will be 
displayed to help you select the 
desired quality. Then press .
3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality
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3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality
* Figures for the file size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst are 
based on Canon’s 8 GB test card and testing standards (3:2 aspect ratio, ISO 
100, and Standard Picture Style). These figures will vary depending on the 
subject, card brand, aspect ratio, ISO speed, Picture Style, Custom 
Functions, and other settings.
Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings (Approx.)
Image QualityPixels 
Recorded 
(megapixels)File Size 
(MB)Possible 
ShotsMaximum...

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 I want to select the image-recording quality matching the paper 
size for printing.
Refer to the diagram on the left when 
choosing the image-recording quality. If 
you want to crop the image, selecting a 
higher quality (more pixels) such as 73, 
83, 1+73, or 1 is recommended.
b is suitable for playing the image on a 
digital photo frame.c is suitable for 
emailing the image or using it on a Web 
site.
 What’s the difference between 
7 and 8?
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1 is the raw image data before it is made into 73 or other images. 
1 images cannot be viewed on a computer without the use of EOS 
software, such as Digital Photo Professional (provided, p.318). However, 
you can perform various adjustments on them that are impossible with 
other image types such as 
73. 1 is effective when you want to 
precisely adjust the image yourself or shoot an important subject.
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Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the 
ambient light level. In Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set 
automatically (p.89).
1Press the  button.
X[ISO speed] will appear.
2Set the ISO speed.
 Press the   keys or turn the 
 dial to select the desired ISO 
speed, then press .
 With [AUTO] selected, the ISO speed 
will be set automatically (p.89).
ISO Speed Guide
* High ISO speeds will result in grainier images.
i: Changing the ISO SpeedN
ISO SpeedShooting Situation
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i: Changing the ISO SpeedN
If the ISO speed is set to [AUTO], the 
actual ISO speed setting will be 
displayed when you press the shutter 
button halfway. As indicated on the next 
page, the ISO speed will be set 
automatically to suit the shooting mode.
ISO [AUTO]
 When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (such as dots of light and 
banding) may become noticeable.
 If you use a high ISO speed and flash to shoot a close subject, 
overexposure may result.
 As “H” (equivalent to ISO 12800) is an...

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*1: Fixed at ISO 800 for bulb exposures.
*2: Depends on the maximum ISO speed limit set.
*3: If fill flash results in overexposure, ISO 100 or a higher ISO speed will be set.
*4: If bounce flash is used with an external Speedlite in a Basic Zone (except 
) mode or , ISO 800 - 1600 (or up to the maximum limit) will be set 
automatically.
*5: Fixed at ISO 400 if the maximum limit is ISO 400.
For ISO Auto, you can set the maximum ISO speed limit within ISO 400 - ISO 6400.
Under...