Canon Eos Rebel T5i 700d Instruction Manual

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3 Setting the Flash N
 Shutter synchronization
Normally, set this to [ 1st curtain] so that the flas h fires immediately 
after the exposure starts.
If [ 2nd curtain ] is set, the flash will fire right before the shutter 
closes. When this is combined with  a slow shutter speed, you can 
create a trail of light such as from  car headlights at night. With E-TTL 
II (auto flash exposure), two flas hes will be fired: once when you 
press the shutter button completely, and once immediately before 
the...

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3 Setting the Flash N
The Custom Functions displayed under [ External flash C.Fn setting] 
will vary depending on the Speedlite model.
1Display the Custom Function.
  With the camera ready to shoot with 
an external Speedlite, select 
[External flash C.Fn setting ], then 
press < 0>.
2Set the Custom Function.
  Press the < U> key to select the 
function number, then set the 
function. The procedure is the same 
as setting the camera’s Custom 
Functions (p.296).
1Select [Clear settings].
  Under the...

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Whenever you set the power switch to  or < 2>, the Self 
Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to aut omatically shake off the dust on 
the front of the sensor. Normally, you need not pay attention to this 
operation. However, you can choose to  perform sensor cleaning at any 
time, or disable it.
1Select [Sensor cleaning].
 Under the [5 3] tab, select [ Sensor 
cleaning ], then press < 0>.
2Select [Clean nowf].
  Select [ Clean now f], then press 
< 0 >.
  Select [ OK] on the dialog screen, 
then press <...

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Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust 
that may be visible on captured images. However, in case visible dust 
still remains, you can append the Dust Delete Data to the image for 
erasing the dust spots later. The Dust Delete Data is used by Digital 
Photo Professional (provided software , p.364) to erase the dust spots 
automatically.
 Prepare a solid white object such as a sheet of paper.
  Set the lens focal length to 50 mm or longer.
  Set the lens focus mode...

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3 Appending Dust Delete Data N
3Photograph a solid-white object.
 At a distance of 20 cm - 30 cm (0.7 ft. 
- 1.0 ft.), fill the viewfinder with a 
patternless, solid-white object and 
take a picture.
X
The picture will be taken in aperture-
priority AE mode at an aperture of f/22.
  Since the image will not be saved, the 
data can still be obtained even if there 
is no card in the camera.
X
When the picture is taken, the camera 
will start collecting the Dust Delete 
Data. When the Dust Delete Data...

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Dust that could not be removed by the automatic sensor cleaning can 
be removed manually with a blower,  etc. Before cleaning the sensor, 
detach the lens from the camera.
The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. If the 
sensor needs to be cleaned directly, having it done by a Canon 
Service Center is recommended.
1Select [Sensor cleaning].
  Under the [5 3] tab, select [ Sensor 
cleaning ], then press < 0>.
2Select [Clean manually].
  Select [ Clean manually ], then press 
< 0 >....

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3 Manual Sensor Cleaning N
 While cleaning the sensor, never do any of the following. If the 
power is cut off, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains and 
image sensor may get damaged.
• Setting the power switch to < 2>.
•  Opening the battery compartment cover.
•  Opening the card slot cover.
  The surface of the image sensor is  extremely delicate. Clean the sensor 
with care.
  Use a plain blower without any brush  attached. A brush can scratch the 
sensor.
  Do not insert the blower tip...

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Wireless FlashPhotography
You can use the built-in flash 
for wireless flash shooting.
The camera’s built-in flash can work as a master unit 
with Canon Speedlites with a wireless slave feature and 
wirelessly trigger the Speedlite(s) to fire.
Canceling the slave unit’s auto power off
To cancel the slave unit’s auto power off, press the 
camera’s < A> button. If you are using manual flash 
firing, press the slave unit’s test firing (PILOT) button to 
cancel the auto power off.
Be sure to also read...

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Regarding your Speedlite (slave unit), refer to its instruction manual and 
set it as follows. The settings other than the ones below for the slave 
unit’s control are all set with the camera. Different types of Canon 
Speedlite slave units can be used and controlled together.
(1) Set the Speedlite as a slave unit.
(2) Set the Speedlite’s transmission channel to the same channel  as set on the camera. *
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(3) If you want to set the flash ratio  (p.236), set the slave unit ID.
(4)
Position the camera...