Canon EOS Rebel T5 1200D User Guide

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The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings 
automatically. In places where flash photography is prohibited such as 
in a museum or an aquarium, use the  (Flash Off) mode. This 
mode is also effective for capturing the particular ambience of a scene, 
such as candlelight scenes.
 Prevent camera shake if the numeric display in the viewfinder 
blinks.
Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the 
viewfinder’s shutter speed display will blink. Hold the camera steady 
or use a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to 
reduce blur caused by camera shake even while handholding the 
camera.
 Take portraits without flash.
In low-light conditions, tell the subject to keep still until the picture is 
taken. Any movement by the subject during shooting may result in 
the subject being blurred in the picture.
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In the  mode, you can easily change the depth of field, drive/self-
timer, and flash firing. You can also choose the ambience you want to 
convey in your images. The default settings are the same as the  
mode.
* CA stands for Creative Auto.
1Set the Mode Dial to .
2Press the  button. (7)
XThe Quick Control screen will appear.
3Set the desired function.
 Press the  cross keys to select a 
function.
XThe selected function and Feature 
guide (p.53) will appear.
 For the setting procedure and details 
on each function, see pages 63-64.
4Take the picture.
 Press the shutter button completely to 
take the picture.
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C Creative Auto Shooting
Pressing the  button enables you to set the following:
(1) Ambience-based shots
You can set the ambience you want to convey in your images. Press 
the   keys or turn the  dial to select the desired 
ambience. You can also select it from a list by pressing <
0>. For 
details, see page 73.
(2) Blurring/sharpening the background
If you move the index mark toward the left, the background will look 
more blurred. If you move it toward the right, the background will 
look more in focus. If you want to blur the background, see “Shooting 
Portraits” on page 65. Press the   keys or turn the  
dial to select the desired ambience.
Depending on the lens and shooting conditions, the background 
may not look so blurred. This function cannot be set (grayed out) if 
the built-in flash is raised and  or  has been selected. If 
flash is used, this setting will not be applied.
Shutter speed(1)
Battery check
Possible shots
ISO speed
Image-recording qualityAperture
(3)
(2)
(4) 
						

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(3) Drive/self-timer: Press  and set it with   or the 
 dial.
Single shooting : Shoot one image at a time.
Continuous shooting:
While you hold down the shutter button 
completely, shots will be taken continuously. 
You can shoot up to approx. 3 shots per 
second.
Self-timer: 10 sec :The picture is taken 10 seconds after you 
press the shutter button.
Self-timer: Continuous:
Press the   keys to set the number 
of multiple shots (2 to 10) to be taken with 
the self-timer. 10 seconds after you press the 
shutter button, the set number of multiple 
shots will be taken.
(4) Flash firing: Press  and set it with   or the  
dial.
Auto flash: The flash fires automatically when necessary.
Flash on: The flash fires at all times.
Flash off: The flash is disabled.
If you use an external Speedlite, [Flash firing] cannot be set.
 When using the self-timer, see the   notes on page 100.
 When using , see “Disabling Flash” on page 61. 
						

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The  (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and hair look softer.
 The further the distance between the subject and background, 
the better.
The further the distance between the subject and background, the 
more blurred the background will look. The subject will also stand 
out better against an uncluttered dark background.
 Use a telephoto lens.
If you have a zoom lens, use the telephoto end to fill the frame with 
the subject from the waist up. Move in closer if necessary.
 Focus the face.
Check that the AF point covering the face flashes. For close-ups of 
the face, focus on the eyes.
2 Shooting Portraits
Shooting Tips
 If you hold down the shutter button, you can shoot continuously to 
capture subtle changes in the subject’s pose and facial expression (max. 
approx. 3 shots/sec.).
 If necessary, the built-in flash will pop up automatically. 
						

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Use the  (Landscape) mode for wide scenery or to have 
everything in focus from near to far. For vivid blues and greens, and 
very sharp and crisp images.
 With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end.
When using the wide-angle end of a zoom lens, objects near and far 
will be in focus. It also adds breadth to landscapes.
 Shooting night scenes.
Since the built-in flash will be disabled, this 
mode  is also good for night scenes. 
Use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
If you want to shoot a person against a 
night scene, set the Mode Dial to  
(Night Portrait) and use a tripod (p.69).
3 Shooting Landscapes
Shooting Tips
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When you want to shoot flowers or small things up close, use the  
(Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a 
macro lens (sold separately).
 Use a simple background.
A simple background makes small objects such as flowers stand out 
better.
 Move as close as possible to the subject.
Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance. Some lenses 
have indications such as  on them. The lens 
minimum focusing distance is measured from the  (focal 
plane) mark on the top of the camera to the subject. If you are too 
close to the subject, the focus confirmation light  will blink.
If you use flash and the bottom of the picture looks unusually dark, 
move away from the subject.
 With a zoom lens, use the telephoto end.
If you have a zoom lens, using the telephoto end will make the 
subject look larger.
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Use the  (Sports) mode to shoot a moving subject, such as a running person or a moving vehicle.
 Use a telephoto lens.
The use of a telephoto lens is recommended for shooting from a 
distance.
 Use the center AF point to focus.
Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter 
button halfway to autofocus. During autofocusing, the beeper will 
continue beeping softly. If focus cannot be achieved, the focus 
confirmation light  will blink.
When you want to take the picture, press the shutter button 
completely. If you hold down the shutter button, you will be able to 
maintain autofocusing during continuous shooting of the subject’s 
movement (max. approx. 3 shots per sec.).
5 Shooting Moving Subjects
Shooting Tips
Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the viewfinder’s 
shutter speed display on the bottom left will blink. Hold the camera steady 
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To shoot people at night and obtain a natural-looking night scene in the 
background, use the  (Night Portrait) mode. Using a tripod is 
recommended.
 Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod.
When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a wide 
night view. Also, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
 Check the subject’s brightness.
Under low light, the built-in flash will fire automatically to obtain a 
good exposure of the subject.
It is recommended that you play back the image after the shooting to 
check the image brightness. If the subject looks dark, move nearer 
and shoot again.
 Also shoot with the  (Scene Intelligent Auto) mode.
Since camera shake is prone to occur with night shots, shooting also 
in the  mode is recommended.
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During Live View shooting, it may be difficult to focus on dots of light such as 
in a night scene. In such a case, it is recommended that you set the AF 
method to [Quick mode] and shoot. If it is still difficult to focus, set the lens’s 
focus mode switch to  and focus manually.
 Tell the subject to keep still even after the flash fires.
 If you use the self-timer together with flash, the self-timer lamp will light 
up briefly after the picture is taken.