Canon Eos Rebel T6 1300d Instruction Manual

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Using AF to Focus (AF Method)
AF Operation
Focusing will take longer than with [ Quick mode].
 Even when focus is achieved, pre ssing the shutter button halfway 
will focus again.
 You cannot focus on a moving subject continuously.
 The image brightness may change during and after the AF 
operation.
 If the light source changes while the  Live View image is displayed, 
the screen may flicker and focusing may be difficult. If this happens, 
exit Live View shooting and execute AF under the actual...

Using AF to Focus (AF Method)
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Shooting Conditions that Make Focusing Difficult
Low-contrast subjects such as the bl ue sky, solid-color flat surfaces 
or when highlight or shadow details are lost.
 Subjects in low light.
 Stripes and other patterns where there is contrast only in the 
horizontal direction.
 Subjects with repetitive patterns (Example: Skyscraper windows, 
computer keyboards, etc.).
 Fine lines and subject outlines.
 Under a light source whose brightness, color, or pattern keeps...

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Using AF to Focus (AF Method)
If focus is not achieved with the shooting conditions on the preceding 
page, set the lens’s focus mode switch to < MF> and focus manually.
 If you use AF with any of the following lenses, using [ Quick mode] is 
recommended. Autofocusing with [ FlexiZone - Single] or [u Live 
mode ] may take longer or correct focus may not be achieved.
EF50mm f/1.4 USM, EF50mm f/1.8  II, EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro, 
EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM,  EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 III, 
EF75-300mm f/4-5.6...

Using AF to Focus (AF Method)
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The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF (p.97), using 
the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting.
Although you can focus on the target subject quickly,  the Live View 
image will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation.
You can use nine AF points to focus (automatic selection). You can also 
select one AF point to focus and focus only on the area covered by that 
AF point (manual selection).
1Display the Live View image.
 Press the < A>...

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Using AF to Focus (AF Method)
3Focus on the subject.
Aim the AF point over the subject and 
press the shutter button halfway.
 The Live View image will turn off, the 
reflex mirror will go back down, and 
AF will be executed. (No picture is 
taken.)
 When focus is achieved, the AF point 
that achieved focus will turn green 
and the Live View image will 
reappear.
 If focus is not achieved, the AF point 
will turn orange and blink.
4Take the picture.
 Check the focus and exposure, then 
press the...

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You can magnify the image and focus precisely with manual focus.
1Set the lens’s focus mode switch 
to .
Turn the lens focusing ring to focus 
roughly.
2Move the magnifying frame.
Press the < S> cross keys to move 
the magnifying frame to the position 
where you want to focus.
 Press < 0> to return the magnifying 
frame to the center. (If C.Fn-9 is set, 
hold down the < O/L> button and 
press < 0>.)
3Magnify the image.
 Press the < u> button.
 The area within the magnifying frame 
will be...

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General Live View Shooting Cautions
Image QualityWhen you shoot at high ISO speeds,  noise (such as dots of light and 
banding) may become noticeable.
 Shooting in high temperatures may cause noise and irregular colors in 
the image.
 If Live View shooting is used continuously for a prolonged period, the 
camera’s internal temperature may rise, and image quality may 
deteriorate. Always exit Live View shooting when you are not shooting.
 If you shoot a long exposure while the  camera’s internal...

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General Live View Shooting Cautions
Live View ImageUnder low- or bright-light conditions, the Live View image may not reflect 
the brightness of the captured image.
 Even if a low ISO speed is set, noise may be noticeable in the displayed 
Live View image under low light. However, when you shoot, the image 
recorded will have less noise. (The image quality of the Live View image 
is different from that of the recorded image.)
 If the light source (illumination) within the image changes, the screen...

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Shooting Movies
Movie shooting is enabled by 
setting the Mode Dial to <
k>. 
The movie recording format will 
be MOV.
 For cards that can record movies, see page 5.
Full HD 1080Full HD 1080 indicates compatibility with High-
Definition featuring 1080 vertical pixels (scanning 
lines). 

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Connecting the camera to a TV set is recommended to play back the movies shot (p.226).
1Set the Mode Dial to .
The reflex mirror will make a sound, 
then the image will appear on the 
LCD monitor.
2Focus on the subject.
 Before shooting a movie, focus with 
AF or manual focus (p.148-156).
 When you press the shutter button 
halfway, the camera will focus with 
the current AF method.
3Shoot the movie.
Press the < A> button to start 
shooting a movie. To stop movie 
shooting, press < A> again.
...