Canon Eos Rebel T6i 750d Instruction Manual

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Shooting Movies
Movie shooting is enabled by 
setting the power switch to 
. The movie recording 
format will be MP4.
 For cards that can record movies, see page 5.
 If you handhold the camera and shoot movies, camera 
shake can cause blurred mo vies. Using a tripod is 
recommended.
 To shoot while handholding the camera, see page 70.
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.298-301).
When the shooting mode is set to any mode other than , 
autoexposure control will take effect to suit the scene’s current brightness.
1Set the power switch to < k>.
The reflex mirror will make a sound, 
then the image will appear on the 
LCD monitor.
2Set any shooting mode except 
.
3Focus on the subject.
 Before shooting a movie, focus with 
AF or manual focus (p.206-213, 216).
 By default, [ Movie Servo...

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ISO Speed in Basic Zone Modes
The ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 - ISO 6400.
ISO Speed in < d>, < s>, and < f> Modes
The ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 - ISO 6400.
 Under [ 54: Custom Functions (C.Fn) ], if [2: ISO expansion] is set 
to [ 1: On ], the maximum speed will be expanded to H (equivalent to 
ISO 12800).

Under [54: Custom Functions (C.Fn)], if [3: Highlight tone priority] 
is set to [
1: Enable], the ISO speed will be ISO 200 -...

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During movie shooting in a Basic Zone mode, an icon representing the 
scene detected by the camera will be displayed and the shooting will be 
adapted to that scene. For certain scenes or shooting conditions, the 
icon displayed may not match the actual scene.
*1: Displayed only when the AF method is set to [u +Tracking]. If another AF 
method is set, the “Non-portrait” icon will be displayed even if a person is 
detected.
*2: Displayed when the attached lens has dist ance...

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In the  mode, you can freely set the shutter speed, aperture, and 
ISO speed for movie shooting. Using manual exposure to shoot movies 
is for advanced users.
1Set the power switch to < k>.
The reflex mirror will make a sound, 
then the image will appear on the 
LCD monitor.
2Set the Mode Dial to < a>.
3 Set the ISO speed.
 Press the < g> button and press 
the < Y>  keys or turn the < 6> 
dial to select the ISO speed.
 For details on the ISO speed, see the 
next page.
4Set the...

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5Focus and shoot the movie.
The procedure is the same as steps 3 
and 4 for “Autoexposure Shooting” 
(p.222).
ISO Speed During Manu al Exposure Shooting
With [AUTO], the ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 
- ISO 6400.
 You can set the ISO speed manually within ISO 100 - ISO 6400 in 
whole-stop increments. Under [5 4: Custom Functions (C.Fn)], if 
[2: ISO expansion ] is set to [1: On], the manual setting range will 
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Each time you press the < B> button, the information display will 
change.
* Applies to a single movie clip.
Information Display
Movie shooting mode
y : Autoexposure
(Basic Zone 
modes)
k : Autoexposure
(Creative Zone 
modes)
z : Manual exposure Movie shooting remaining time* / Elapsed time
Exposure level indicator Aperture
Movie Servo AF Drive mode
Movie recording 
size
Shutter speed AF method
•
c : u +Tracking
• o : FlexiZone - Multi
• d : FlexiZone - Single
Battery check
AE lock...

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Cautions for Movie Shooting
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.
 If  is set and the ISO speed or  aperture changes during movie 
shooting, the white balance may also change.
 If you shoot a movie under fluorescent or LED lighting, the movie may 
flicker.
 Zooming the lens during movie shooting is not recommended. Zooming 
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The final image simulation shows the results of the current settings for 
the Picture Style, white balance, etc., on the image.
During movie shooting, the image displayed will automatically show the 
effects of the settings listed below.
Final Image Simulation for Movie Shooting
 Picture Style
*All settings such as sharpness, contrast, color saturation, and color tone will be reflected.White balance
 White balance correction
 Exposure
 Depth of field
 Auto Lighting Optimizer
...

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While shooting a movie, you can also 
take a still photo by pressing the shutter 
button completely.
Taking Still Photos during Movie Shooting
If you take a still photo during movie shooting, the movie will record 
a still moment lasting approx. 1 sec.

The captured still photo will be recorded to the card, and the movie 
shooting will resume automatically when the Live View image is displayed.
The movie and still photo will be recorded as separate files on the card.
 Functions...