Canon Eos Rebel T5i 700d Instruction Manual

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S Selecting the AF Point N
 When shooting a portrait up close, use One-Shot AF and focus 
the eyes.
If you focus the eyes first, you can then recompose and the face will 
remain sharp.
  If it is difficult to focus, sel ect and use the center AF point.
The center AF point is the most sensitive among the nine AF points.
 To make it easier to focus a moving subject, set the camera to 
automatic AF point selection and AI Servo AF (p.98) .
The center AF point will first be  used to focus the subject. During 
autofocusing, if the subject moves away from the center AF point, 
focus tracking continues as long as the subject is covered by 
another AF point.
Under low-light conditions, when you  press the shutter button halfway, 
the built-in flash fires a brief burst of  flashes. It illuminates the subject to 
enable easier autofocusing.
Shooting Tips
AF-Assist Beam with  the Built-in Flash
 The AF-assist beam will not be fired in the following shooting modes: 
, < 3>, and < 5>.
  The AF-assist beam cannot be emitted with AI Servo AF operation.
  The effective range of the AF-assist beam emitted by the built-in flash is 
approx. 4 meters/13.1 feet.
  In Creative Zone modes, when you raise the built-in flash with the < I> 
button (p.107), the AF-assist beam will be emitted when necessary. Note 
that depending on the setting for [ 4: AF-assist beam firing] under [ 54: 
Custom Functions (C.Fn)], AF beam will not be emitted (p.300). 
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S Selecting the AF Point N
With maximum apertures up to f/5.6:
Cross-type focusing (vertical  and horizontal lines detected 
simultaneously) is possible with all  AF points. With certain lenses (see 
below), the off-center AF points will detect only vertical or horizontal 
lines (no cross-type focusing).
With maximum apertures up to f/2.8:
High-precision AF* with vertical  and horizontal lines detection is 
possible with the center AF point, in  addition to the cross-type focusing 
(vertical and horizontal lines detected simultaneously).
The remaining eight AF points enable cross-type focusing in the same 
way as when using lenses with maximum apertures up to f/5.6.
* Except with the EF28-80mm f/2.8-4L USM and EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro.
The following lenses enable only horiz ontal-line sensitive focusing with 
the three AF points on the left and the three AF points on the right and 
only vertical-line sensit ive focusing with the top and bottom AF points. 
Cross-type focusing is possible only with the center AF point.
EF35-80mm f/4-5.6
EF35-80mm f/4-5.6 II
EF35-80mm f/4-5.6 III
EF35-80mm f/4-5.6 USM
EF35-105mm f/4.5-5.6
EF35-105mm f/4.5-5.6 USM
EF80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II
EF80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 USM
AF Operation and Maximum Lens Apertures
Lenses not Enabling Cross-Type Focusing with all AF Points
If you use an Extender (sold separately) and the maximum aperture 
becomes smaller than f/5.6, AF shooting will not be possible (except in 
[ u +Tracking ], [FlexiZone - Multi ], and [FlexiZone - Single ] during Live 
View shooting). For details, refer to the Extender’s instruction manual.
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Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (viewfinder’s focus confirmation light 
< o > blinks) with certain subjects such as the following:
  Very low-contrast subjects
(Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc.)
  Subjects in very low light
  Extremely backlit or reflective subjects
(Example: Car with a highly reflective body, etc.)
  Near and far subjects covered by an AF point
(Example: Animal in a cage, etc.)
  Repetitive patterns
(Example: Skyscraper windows, computer keyboards, etc.)
In such cases, do either of the following:
(1) With One-Shot AF, focus an object at the same distance as the  subject and lock the focus before recomposing (p.61).
(2) Set the lens focus mode switch to < MF> and focus manually.
1Set the lens focus  mode switch to 
.
2Focus the subject.
  Focus by turning the lens focusing 
ring until the subject looks sharp in 
the viewfinder.
Subjects Difficult to Focus
MF: Manual Focusing
For subjects difficult to focus  during Live View shooting with [ u+Tracking ], 
[ FlexiZone - Multi ], or [FlexiZone - Single ], see page 165.
Focusing ring
If you hold down the shutter button halfway during manual focusing, the AF 
point achieving focus will light up briefly in red, the beeper will sound, and 
the focus confirmation light < o> in the viewfinder will light up.
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You can shoot up to approx. 5 shots per second. This is effective for 
shooting a child running toward you or capturing different facial 
expressions.
1Press the  button.
2Select .
 Press the < U> key or turn the 
< 6 > dial to select < i> continuous 
shooting, then press .
3Take the picture.
 The camera shoots continuously 
while you hold down the shutter 
button completely.
  Also set the AF operation  (p.97) matching the subject.
• For a moving subject
When AI Servo AF is set, focu sing will be continuous during 
continuous shooting.
• For still subjects
When One-Shot AF is set, the camera will focus only once during 
continuous shooting.
  Flash can also be used.
Since the flash will require rec ycling time, the continuous shooting 
speed will be slower.
i  Continuous Shooting
Shooting Tips
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i Continuous Shooting
  The maximum continuous shooting sp eed of approx. 5 shots per second 
is achieved* with a shutter speed of 1/500 sec. or faster and at the 
maximum aperture (differs depending  on the lens). The continuous 
shooting speed may decrease due to s hutter speed, aperture, subject 
conditions, brightness, lens, flash use, etc.
* With the following lenses, 5 shots per second is achieved with One- Shot AF and the Image Stabilizer turned off: EF300mm f/4L IS USM, 
EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, and 
EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM.
  In AI Servo AF operation, the continuous shooting speed may become 
slightly slower depending on the  subject and the lens used.
  When the battery level is low, the continuous shooting speed will become 
slightly slower.
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1Press the  button.
2Select the self-timer.
 Press the < U> key or turn the 
< 6 > dial to select the self-timer, 
then press < 0>.
Q :10-sec. self-timer
The remote controller can also be used (p.307).
l :2-sec. self-timer (p.142)
q :10-sec. self-timer plus 
continuous shots
Press the  key to set the 
number of multiple shots (2 to 10) 
to be taken with the self-timer.
3Take the picture.
 Look through the viewfinder, focus the subject, 
then press the shutter button completely.
XYou can check the self-timer operation with 
the self-timer lamp, beeper, and countdown 
display (in seconds) on the LCD monitor.
X Two seconds before the picture is 
taken, the self-timer lamp will light up 
and the beeper will sound faster.
j Using the Self-timer
  With < q>, the interval between the multiple shots may be prolonged depending 
on the shooting functions settings such as the image-recording quality or flash.
  If you do not look through the viewfinder when you press the shutter 
button, attach the eyepiece cover (p.308). If stray light enters the 
viewfinder when the picture is taken, it may throw off the exposure.
 The  enables you to shoot while not touching the camera mounted on a 
tripod. This prevents camera shake while you shoot still lifes or long exposures.
  After taking self-timer shots, playing back the image (p.84) to check 
focus and exposure is recommended.
  When using the self-timer to shoot onl y yourself, use focus lock (p.61) on 
an object at about the same distance as where you will stand.
  To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the < Yi Q > button. 
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In indoors, low light, or backlit conditions in daylight, just raise the built-
in flash and press the shutter button to take flash pictures. In the  
mode, the shutter speed (1/60 sec. - 1/200 sec.) will be set 
automatically to prevent camera shake.
1Press the  button.
 In Creative Zone modes, you can 
press the < D> button anytime to take 
flash pictures.
  While the flash is recycling, “ DbuSY ” 
is displayed in the viewfinder, and 
[BUSY D] is displayed on the LCD 
monitor.
2Press the shutter button halfway.
  In the bottom left of the viewfinder, 
check that the  icon is lit.
3Take the picture.
 When focus is achieved and you 
press the shutter button completely, 
the flash will fire for the picture.
Effective Flash Range [Approx. in meters/feet]
D Using the Built-in Flash
ISO Speed
(p.92)EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Wide AngleTelephoto1001 - 3.7 / 3.3 - 12.11 - 2.3 / 3.3 - 7.52001 - 5.3 / 3.3 - 17.41 - 3.3 / 3.3 - 10.84001 - 7.4 / 3.3 - 24.31 - 4.6 / 3.3 - 15.18001 - 10.5 / 3.3 - 34.41 - 6.6 / 3.3 - 21.716001 - 14.9 / 3.3 - 48.91 - 9.3 / 3.3 - 30.532001 - 21.0 / 3.3 - 68.91 - 13.1 / 3.3 - 43.064001 - 29.7 / 3.3 - 97.41 - 18.6 / 3.3 - 61.0128001 - 42.0 / 3.3 - 137.81 - 26.3 / 3.3 - 86.3H: 256001 - 59.4 / 3.3 - 194.91 - 37.1 / 3.3 - 121.7
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D Using the Built-in Flash
 If the subject is far away, increase the ISO speed  (p.92).
By increasing the ISO speed, you can extend the flash range.
  In bright light, decrease the ISO speed.
If the exposure setting in the viewfinder blinks, decrease the ISO speed.
 Detach the lens hood and do not get too close to the subject.
If the lens has a hood attached or you are too close to the subject, 
the bottom of the picture may look dark due to the obstructed flash. 
For important shots, check the image on the LCD monitor to make 
sure the flash exposure looks natural (not dark at the bottom).
Using the red-eye reduction lamp  before taking a flash picture can 
reduce red eye.
Red-eye reduction will function  in any shooting mode except , 
, < 5>, or < G>.
 Under the [ z1] tab, select [Red-eye 
reduc. ], then press < 0>. Select 
[Enable ], then press < 0>.
 
For flash photography, when you press 
the shutter button halfway, the red-eye 
reduction lamp will light up. Then when 
you press the shutter button 
completely, the picture will be taken.
Shooting Tips
3  Red-eye Reduction
 The red-eye reduction feature is most effective when the subject looks at 
the red-eye reduction lamp, when the room is well lit, or when you are 
close to the subject.
  When you press the shutter button halfway, the 
scale display on the bottom of the viewfinder will 
shrink and turn off. For best  results, take the picture 
after this scale display turns off.
  The effectiveness of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject.
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4
Advanced Shooting
This chapter builds on Chapter 3 and introduces more 
ways to shoot creatively.
 The first half of this chapter explains how to use the < s>, 
< f >, and < a> modes on the Mode Dial.
  All the functions explained in Chapter 3 can also be used in 
the < s>, < f>, and < a> modes.
  To see which functions can be used in each shooting mode, 
see page 314.
  The  M mark shown on the right of the page title indicates 
that the function is avail able only in Creative Zone modes 
(p.24).
The pointer icon  displayed 
together with the shutter speed, aperture 
setting, or exposure compensation 
amount indicates that you can turn the 
< 6 > dial to adjust the respective 
setting.
c  About the Main Dial Pointer
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You can either freeze the action or create motion blur with the  
(Shutter-priority AE) mode on the Mode Dial.
* < s > stands for Time value.
1Set the Mode Dial to < s>.
2Set the desired shutter speed.
 See “Shooting Tips” for advice on 
setting the shutter speed.
  Turning the < 6> dial to the right 
sets a faster shutter speed, and 
turning it to the left sets a slower one.
3Take the picture.
  When you focus and press the 
shutter button completely, the picture 
will be taken at the selected shutter 
speed.
s : Conveying the Subject’s Movement
Blurred motion
(Slow shutter speed: 1/30 sec.) Frozen action
(Fast shutter speed: 1/2000 sec.)
Shutter Speed Display
The LCD monitor displays the shutter speed as a fraction. However, the 
viewfinder displays only the denominator. Also, “ 05” indicates 0.5 sec. and 
“ 15 ” is 15 sec.
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