Canon Eos Rebel T6i 750d Instruction Manual

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Follow steps 1 and 2 to turn off the AEB range display (set to 0).
 The AEB setting will also be canceled automatically if the power 
switch is set to < 2>, flash recycling is completed, etc.
 Using AEB with continuous shooting
If the drive mode is set to < i> or  (p.112) and you press the 
shutter button completely, the three bracketed shots will be taken 
continuously in this sequence:  standard exposure, decreased 
exposure, and increased exposure. The shooting will...

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You can lock the exposure when the area of focus is to be different from 
the exposure metering area or when you want to take multiple shots at 
the same exposure setting. Press the  button to lock the exposure, 
then recompose and take the picture. This is called AE lock. It is 
effective for backlit subjects, etc.
1Focus on the subject.
 Press the shutter button halfway.
 The exposure setting will be 
displayed.
2Press the  button. (0 )
 The < A> icon lights up in the 
viewfinder to indicate...

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Camera vibrations caused by the mirror’s reflex action is called “mirror 
shock”. Mirror lockup can reduce the  blur caused by camera vibrations.
This is useful especially when you  are using a super telephoto lens or 
shooting closeups (macro photography).
Mirror lockup is enabled by setting [9: Mirror lockup] to [1: Enable] 
in [ 54: Custom Functions (C.Fn)]  (p.342).
1 Focus on the subject, then press the shutter button 
completely.
 The mirror will swing up.
2 Press the shutter button completely...

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Do not point the camera toward an intense light source, such as the sun 
or an intense artificial light source. Doing so may damage the image 
sensor or the camera’s internal components.
 In very bright light, such as at the beach or a ski slope on a sunny day, 
take the picture promptly afte r mirror lockup is stabilized.
 If you use the self-timer and bulb exposure in combination with a mirror 
lockup, keep pressing the shutter button completely (self-timer...

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Flash Photography
This chapter explains how to shoot with built-in flash 
and external Speedlites (EX-series, sold separately), 
how to set flash settings with the camera’s menu 
screen, and how to use the built-in flash for wireless 
flash shooting.
Flash cannot be used with movie shooting. It will not fire.
 AEB cannot be used with flash. 

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In indoor, low light, or backlit conditions in daylight, just raise the built-in 
flash and press the shutter button to take flash pictures. In the < d> 
mode, the shutter speed (1/60 sec. - 1/200 sec.) will be set 
automatically to prevent camera shake.
1Press the  button.
In Creative Zone modes, you can 
press the < D> button anytime to take 
flash pictures.
 While the flash is recycling, “ DbuSY ” 
is displayed in the viewfinder, and 
[BUSY D] is displayed on the LCD 
monitor.
2Press the shutter...

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D Using the Built-in Flash
In bright light, decrease the ISO speed.
If the exposure setting in the viewfinder blinks, decrease the ISO 
speed.
 Detach the lens hood. Do not get too close to the subject.
If the lens has a hood attached or you are too close to the subject, 
the bottom of the picture may look dark due to the obstructed flash. 
For important shots, check the image on the LCD monitor to make 
sure the flash exposure looks natural (not dark at the bottom).
Using the red-eye reduction...

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Set flash exposure compensation if the flash exposure of the subject 
does not come out as desired. You can set the exposure compensation 
up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
1Press the  button ( 7 ).
The Quick Control screen will appear 
(p.51).
2Select [ y].
Press the < S> cross keys to select 
[y *].
 [Flash exposure comp.] will be 
displayed at the bottom.
3Set the exposure compensation 
amount.
 If the exposure is too dark, turn the 
 dial to the right (for...

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D Using the Built-in Flash
If the subject is on the side of the frame and you use flash, the subject may 
turn out to be too bright or dark depending on the background, etc. Use FE 
lock in such a case. After setting the proper flash exposure for the subject, 
you can recompose (put the subject toward the side) and shoot. This 
feature can also be used with a Canon EX-series Speedlite.
* FE stands for Flash Exposure.
1Press the  button.
The built-in flash will be raised.
 Press the shutter button...

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4Take the picture.
Compose the shot and press the 
shutter button completely.
 The flash is fired, and the picture is 
taken.
 If the subject is too far away and beyond  the effective range of the flash, 
the < D> icon will blink. Move closer to the subject and repeat steps 2 to 4.
 FE lock is not possible during Live View shooting.