Canon Eos Rebel T6 1300d Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual
Instruction manuals (PDF files) and software can be downloaded
from the Canon Web site (p.4, 315).www.canon.com/icpd
EOS REBEL T6 (W)EOS 1300D (W) 

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The EOS REBEL T6 (W) or EOS 1300D (W) is a digital single-lens 
reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 18.0 
effective megapixels, DIGIC 4+, high-precision and high-speed 9-point 
AF, approx. 3.0 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, Full High-
Definition (Full HD) movie shooting,  and wireless functions (Wi-Fi/NFC).
Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety 
Precautions” (p.20-22) and “Handling...

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Before starting, check that all the following items are included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Battery Charger LC-E10 or LC-E10E is provided. (The LC-E10E comes with a 
power cord.)
 The Instruction Manuals provided are listed on the next page.
 If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are included.
 Depending on the Lens Kit type, lens instruction manuals may also be 
included.
 Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Item Check List
Battery Pack...

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Camera and Wireless Function Basic Instruction 
Manual
The booklet is the Basic Instruction Manual.
More detailed Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be 
downloaded from the Canon Web site.
1Download the Instruction Manuals (PDF files).
Connect to the Internet and access the following Canon Web site.
www.canon.com/icpd
Select your country or regi on of residence and download the 
Instruction Manuals.
Instruction Manuals Available for Download
• Camera Instruction Manual
• Wireless Function...

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The following cards can be used with the camera regardless of 
capacity: If the card is new or was previously formatted by another 
camera or computer, it is recommended that you format the card 
with this camera  (p.52).
• SD memory cards
• SDHC memory cards
• SDXC memory cards
When shooting movies, use a large-capacity SD card rated SD 
Speed Class 6 “ ” or higher.
 If you use a slow-writing card w hen shooting movies, the movie may 
not be recorded properly. Also, if you play back a movie on a card...

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Quick Start Guide
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Insert the battery (p.36).
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To charge the battery, see page 34.
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Insert the card (p.36) .
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With the card’s l abel facing toward 
the back of the camera, insert it into 
the card slot.
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Attach the lens (p.44) .
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Align the lens’s white or red mount  index with the camera’s mount index 
of the same color.
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Set the lens’s focus mode 
switch to  
(p.44).
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Set the power switch to < 1> 
(p.39).
When the LCD monitor displays the 
date/time/zone setting screens, see 
page 41.
White...

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Quick Start Guide
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Set the Mode Dial to  
(Scene Intelligent Auto) 
(p.58).
All the necessary camera settings 
will be set automatically.
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Focus on the subject (p.47) .
Look through the viewfinder and  aim the viewfinder center over the 
subject.
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Press the shutter button halfway, and  the camera will focus on the subject.
If necessary, the built-in flash will be  raised.
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Take the picture (p.47) .
Press the shutter button completely  to take the picture.
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Review the picture.
The captured...

8 Icons in this Manual
 : Indicates the Main Dial.
< W > : Indicates the < S> cross keys on the top, 
bottom, left, and right.
< 0 > : Indicates the Setting button.
0 , 9, 7 , 8: Indicates that each function remains active for 
approx. 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. after 
you let go of the button.
* In addition to the above, the icons and symbols used on the camera’s buttons  and displayed on the LCD monitor are also used in this manual when discussing 
relevant operations and functionality.
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For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s 
basic operations and shooting procedures.
Chapters
Introduction2
Getting Started33
Basic Shooting and Image Playback57
Creative Shooting85
Advanced Shooting107
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View 
Shooting)139
Shooting Movies159
Handy Features183
Image Playback207
Post-Processing Images235
Printing Images241
Customizing the Camera257
Reference269
Software Start Guide / 
Downloading Images to a Computer313
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Contents at a Glance
Shooting
Shoot automatically  p.57-82 (Basic Zone modes)
 Shoot continuously  p.102 (i  Continuous shooting)
Take a picture of yourself in a group p.103 (j Self-timer)
 Freeze the action  p.108 (s  Shutter-priority AE)Blur the action
Blur the background  p.64  (C Creative Auto)
Keep the background in sharp focus p.110  (f Aperture-priority AE)
Adjust the image brightness (exposure) p.116  (Exposure compensation)
Shoot in low light  p.58 , 104 (D Flash...