Canon Eos Rebel T6 1300d Instruction Manual

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Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to 
create a balanced background and good perspective.
In the  mode, pressing the shutter button halfway to focus on a 
still subject will lock the focus on  that subject. Recompose the shot 
while keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, and then press the 
shutter button completely to take the picture. This is called “focus lock”. 
Focus lock is also possible in other Basic Zone modes (except < 5>).
In the < A> mode, if the...

A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)
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You can shoot while viewing the im age on the LCD monitor. This is 
called “Live View shooting”. For details, see page 139.
1Display the Live View image on 
the LCD monitor.
 Press the < A> button.
 The Live View image will appear on 
the LCD monitor.
2Focus on the subject.
 Aim the center AF point < > on the 
subject.
 Press the shutter button halfway to 
focus.
 When focus is achieved, the AF point 
will turn green and the beeper will 
sound.
 If...

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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 < 7> (Flash Off) mode. This 
mode is also effective for capturi ng the particular ambience of a scene, 
such as candlelight scenes.
Prevent camera shake if the numeric display (shutter speed) in 
the viewfinder blinks.
Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the 
viewfinder’s shutter speed display will blink. Hold the...

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In the  mode, you can easily change the depth of field, drive/self-
timer, and flash firing. You can also  select and shoot with the ambience 
you want to convey in your images. The default settings are the same 
as the < A> mode.
* CA stands for Creative Auto.
1Set the Mode Dial to < C>.
2Press the  button (7).
 The Quick Control screen will appear.
3Set the desired function.
 Press the < S> cross keys to select a 
function.
 The settings of the selected function 
and Feature guide (p.55) will...

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C Creative Auto Shooting
Pressing the < Q> button enables you to set the following:
(1) Ambience-based shots You can select and shoot with the ambience you want to convey in 
your images. Press the < Y>  keys or turn the < 6> dial to 
select the ambience. You can also select it from a list by pressing 
< 0 >. For details, see page 76.
(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...

C Creative Auto Shooting
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(3) Drive/self-timer : Press  and set it with the < Y>  keys or 
< 6 > dial.
< u >Single shooting : Shoot one image at a time.
< i >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.
< j >Self-timer: 10 sec. : The picture is taken 10 seconds after 
you press the shutter button.
< q >Self-timer: Continuous :
Press the < W>  keys to set the 
number of multiple shots (2 to...

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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.
 Select the location where the distance between the subject and 
the background is the farthest.
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 te lephoto end to fill the frame with...

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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 better than at the telephoto end. It also adds breadth 
to landscapes.
 When shooting night scenes.
Since the built-in flash will be disabled, this 
mode < 3> is also good for night scenes. 
Use a tripod to prevent...

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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 in as close as possible to the subject.
Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance. Some lenses 
have indications such as < MACRO 0.25m/0.8ft> on them. The lens 
minimum focusing distance is measured from the  (focal 
plane) mark...

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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. Duri ng autofocusing, the beeper will 
continue beeping softly. If focus cannot be achieved, the focus 
indicator < o> will blink.
When you want to take the picture, press the...