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 subject moves (distance to camera changes) 
while or after you focus, AI Servo AF will take effect to focus on the 
subject continuously. (The beeper will  continue beeping softly.) As long 
as you keep aiming the AF point  on the subject while pressing the 
shutter button halfway, the focusing  will be continuous. When you want 
to take the picture, press the shutter button completely.
A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)
Recomposing the Shot
Shooting a Moving Subject 
						

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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 necessary, the built-in flash will be 
raised automatically.
3Take the picture.
 Press the shutter button completely.
 The picture is taken and the captured 
image is displayed on the LCD 
monitor.
 When the playback display ends, the 
camera will return to Live View 
shooting automatically.
 Press the < A> button to exit the 
Live View shooting.
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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 camera steady 
or use a tripod. When using a zoom  lens, use a wide angle to reduce 
blur caused by camera s hake even with handheld shooting.
 When shooting portraits without flash.
In low-light conditions, tell the subjec t to keep still until the picture is 
taken. Any movement by the subj ect during shooting may result in 
the subject being blurred in the picture.
7  Disabling Flash
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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 appear.
 For the setting procedure and details 
on each function, see pages 65-66.
4Take the picture.
Press the shutter button completely to 
take the picture.
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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 background will 
look more in focus. If you want  to blur the background, see “Shooting 
Portraits” on page 67. Press the < Y>  keys or turn the < 6> 
dial to select the desired degree of blur.
Depending on the lens and shooting conditions, the background 
may not look so blurred.
This function cannot be set if you use flash. Also, the setting will not 
be applied if < a> has been selected and the flash is fired.
Shutter speed(1)
(2)
(4)
Battery level
Possible shots
ISO speed
Image-recording qualityAperture
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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 10) to be 
taken with the self-timer. 10 seconds 
after you press the shutter button, the 
set number of multiple shots will be 
taken.
(4) Built-in flash firing : Press  and set it with the < Y> < Z> keys 
or < 6> dial.
< a >Auto built-in flash : The flash fires automatically when 
necessary.
< I > Built-in flash on : The flash fires at all times.
< b >Built-in flash off : The flash is disabled.
When using the self-timer, see the   notes on page 103.
 When using < b>, see “Disabling Flash” on page 63. 
						

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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 
the subject from the waist up.  Move in closer if necessary.
 Focus on the face.
Check that the AF point covering the face lights up. For close-ups of 
the face, focus on the eyes.
2 Shooting Portraits
Shooting Tips
 If you hold down the shutter button, you can shoot continuously (max. 
approx. 3 shots/sec.) to capture changes in the subject’s facial 
expression and pose.
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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 camera shake.
If you want to shoot a person against a 
night scene, set the Mode Dial to  
(Night Portrait) and use a tripod (p.72).
3  Shooting Landscapes
Shooting Tips
 The built-in flash will not fire even in  backlit or low-light conditions.
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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 on the top of the camera to the subject. If you are too 
close to the subject, the focus indicator < o> will blink.
If you use flash and the bottom part of the picture comes out 
unnaturally dark, move away from the subject and try again.
 With a zoom lens, use the telephoto end.
If you have a zoom lens, using the telephoto end will make the 
subject look larger.
4 Shooting Close-ups
Shooting Tips
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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 shutter button 
completely. If you hold down the shutter button, you can shoot 
continuously (max. appr ox. 3 shots/sec.) while maintaining 
autofocusing to capture changes in the subject’s movement.
5  Shooting Moving Subjects
Shooting Tips
The built-in flash will not fire even in  backlit or low-light conditions.
 Under low light when camera shake tends to occur, the viewfinder’s 
shutter speed display on the bottom left will blink. Hold the camera 
steady and shoot.
 If you are using an external Speedlite, the Speedlite will fire.