Canon Eos Rebel T6 1300d Instruction Manual

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When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone 
have been reset, the date/time/zone setting screen will appear. Follow 
the steps below to set the time zone first. Set the camera to the time 
zone in which you currently live so that, when you travel, you can simply 
change the setting to the correct time  zone for your destination, and the 
camera will automatically adjust the date/time.
Note that the date/time appended to recorded images will be based 
on this date/time setting. Be sure to set the correct date/time.
1Display the menu screen.
 Press the < M> button to display 
the menu screen.
2Under the [ 52] tab, select [Date/
Time/Zone].
 Press the < Y> < Z> keys to select 
the [5 2] tab.
 Press the < W> < X> keys to select 
[Date/Time/Zone ], then press .
3Set the time zone.
 [London] is set by default.
 Press the < Y> < Z> keys to select 
the time zone box.
 Press < 0> so < a> is displayed.
 Press the < W> < X> keys to select 
the time zone, then press < 0>. 
(Returns to < b>.)
3  Setting the Date, Time, and Zone
The menu setting procedure is explained on pages 50-51.
 In step 3, the time displayed on the upper right of the screen is the time 
difference compared with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If you do 
not see your time zone, set the time zone while referring to the difference 
with UTC. 
						

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4Set the date and time.
Press the < Y> < Z> keys to select 
the number.
 Press < 0> so < a> is displayed.
 Press the < W> < X> keys to set the 
number, then press < 0>. (Returns 
to < b>.)
5Set the daylight saving time.
 Set it if necessary.
Press the   keys to select [Y].
 Press < 0> so < a> is displayed.
 Press the < W> < X> keys to select 
[Z ], then press < 0>.
 When the daylight saving time is set 
to [Z ], the time set in step 4 will 
advance by 1 hour. If [ Y] is set, the 
daylight saving time  will be canceled 
and the time will go back by 1 hour.
6Exit the setting.
 Press the < Y> < Z> keys to select 
[OK ], then press < 0>.
 The date/time/zone and daylight 
saving time will be set and the menu 
will reappear.
The date/time/zone settings may be reset in the following cases. If this 
happens, set the date/time/zone again.
• When the camera is stored without the battery.
• When the camera’s battery becomes exhausted.
• When the camera is exposed to below freezing temperatures for a 
prolonged period.
 The date/time that was set will start from when you press < 0> in step 6.
After changing the time zone, check that the correct date and time are set. 
						

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1Display the menu screen.
Press the < M> button to display 
the menu screen.
2Under the [ 52] tab, select 
[Language K].
 Press the < Y> < Z> keys to select 
the [5 2] tab.
 Press the < W> < X> keys to select 
the [Language
K], then press .
3Set the desired language.
Press the < W> < X> keys to select 
the language, then press < 0>.
 The interface language will change.
3  Selecting the Interface Language 
						

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The camera is compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses. The camera cannot be used with EF-M lenses.
1Remove the caps.
Remove the rear lens cap and the 
body cap by turning them as shown 
by the arrows.
2Attach the lens.
Align the lens’s red or white index 
with the camera’s index matching the 
same color. Turn the lens as shown 
by the arrow until it clicks in place.
3Set the lens’s focus mode switch 
to .
 stands for autofocus.
 If it is set to  (manual focus), 
autofocus will not operate.
4Remove the front lens cap.
Attaching and Detaching a Lens
Attaching a Lens
White index
Red index
Minimizing Dust
When changing lenses, do it quickly  in a place with minimal dust.
 When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach the 
body cap to the camera.
 Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it. 
						

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Attaching and Detaching a Lens
Turn the zoom ring on the lens 
with your fingers.
If you want to zoom, do it before 
focusing. Turning the zoom ring after 
achieving focus may throw off the 
focus.
While pressing the lens release 
button, turn the lens as shown by 
the arrow.
 Turn the lens until it stops, then 
detach it.
 Attach the rear lens cap to the 
detached lens.
Zooming
Detaching the Lens
 Do not look at the sun directly th rough any lens. Doing so may cause 
loss of vision.
 When attaching or detaching a lens, set the camera’s power switch 
to .
 If the front part (focusing ring) of t he lens rotates during autofocusing, do 
not touch the rotating part.
 During viewfinder shooting or Live View shooting, if you use a TS-E lens 
(except the TS-E17mm f/4L or TS-E24mm f/3.5L II) and shift or tilt the 
lens or use an Extension Tube, the standard exposure may not be 
obtained or the exposure may be irregular.
Angle of View
Since the image sensor size is 
smaller than the 35mm film 
format, the angle of view of an 
attached lens will be 
equivalent to that of a lens with 
approx. 1.6x of the focal length 
indicated.Image sensor size (Approx.)(22.3 x 14.9 mm / 0.88 x 0.59 in.)
35mm film size 
(36 x 24 mm / 1.42 x 0.94 in.) 
						

							46Turn the dioptric adjustment 
knob.

Turn the knob left or right so that the 
AF points (nine boxes) in the 
viewfinder look the sharpest.
 If the knob is difficult to turn, remove 
the eyecup (p.271).
To obtain sharp images, hold the camer a still to minimize camera shake.
1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly.
2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand.
3. Rest your hand’s right index finger lightly on the shutter button.
4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body.
5. 
To maintain a stable stance, place one foot slightly ahead of the other.
6. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder.
Basic Operation
Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity
Holding the Camera
If the camera dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder 
image, using E-series Dioptric Adjust ment Lenses (sold separately) is 
recommended.
Vertical shooting
Horizontal shooting
To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see page 139. 
						

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Basic Operation
The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button 
halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.
Pressing Halfway
This activates autofocusing and the 
automatic exposure system that sets the 
shutter speed and aperture.
The exposure setting (shutter speed and 
aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder 
(0 ).
While you press the shutter button 
halfway, the LCD monitor will turn off 
(p.197).
Pressing Completely
This releases the shutter and takes the 
picture.
Preventing Camera Shake
Hand-held camera movement during the moment of exposure is called 
camera shake. It can cause blurred pi ctures. To prevent camera shake, 
note the following:
• Hold and steady the camera as shown on the preceding page.
• Press the shutter button halfway to  autofocus, then slowly press the 
shutter button completely.
Shutter Button
 If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway 
first, or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it 
completely immediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes 
the picture.
 Even during menu display, image playback, or image recording, you can 
instantly go back to shooting-ready by pressing the shutter button 
halfway. 
						

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You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor. This is called Quick Control.
1Press the  button.
The Quick Control screen will appear 
(7 ).
2Set the desired function.
Press the < S> cross keys to select a 
function.
 The settings of the selected function 
and Feature guide (p.55) will appear.
 Turn the < 6> dial to change the 
setting.
 You can also select from a list by 
selecting a function and pressing 
.
3Take the picture.
 Press the shutter button completely to 
take the picture.
 The captured image will be displayed.
Q  Quick Control for Shooting Functions
Basic Zone modes Creative Zone modes
For the functions settable in Basic Zone modes and their setting 
procedures, see page 74. 
						

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Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions
 Select the desired function and press 
. The function’s setting screen 
will appear.
 Press the < Y> < Z> keys or turn the 
< 6 > dial to change some of the 
settings. Also, some functions can be 
set by pressing the < B> button.
 Press < 0> to finalize the setting and 
return to the Quick Control screen.
Sample Quick Control Screen
Function Setting Screen
Shutter speed (p.108)
Flash exposure 
compensation (p.117)
AF operation (p.97)
Shooting mode* (p.30)
Highlight tone priority* (p.263)
Auto Lighting Optimizer 
(p.123)
Metering mode (p.115)
Exposure compensation/ AEB setting (p.116, 118)
Picture Style (p.95)
ISO speed (p.92)
Image-recording quality 
(p.88)
Aperture (p.110)
Raise built-in flash
White balance (p.131) Drive/self-timer (p.102-103)
Functions marked with an asterisk * cannot be set with the Quick 
Control.
 When you select < s> and press < 0>, the built-in flash will be raised.
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You can set various settings with the menus such as the image-recording quality, date and time, etc.
3 Menu Operations
 cross keys
LCD monitor <
0 > button
The menu tabs and items displayed will differ depending on the 
shooting mode.
Menu Screen
Creative Zone modes
 button
Basic Zone modes Movie shooting mode
Menu itemsMenu settings
zShooting
5Set-up
9My Menu
3Playback
Ta b