Canon Eos Rebel T6i 750d Instruction Manual

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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.
 Prevent camera shake if the numeric display 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 the wide-angle end to 
reduce blur caused by camera shake even...

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In the  mode, you can set the following functions for shooting: 
(1) Extra Effect Shot, (2) Ambience-based shots, (3) Background blur, 
(4) Drive mode, and (5) Flash firing. 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 selected function and Feature 
guide (p.64) will appear.
 Press < 0> to...

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If you set (1), (2) or (3) when the came ra is set for Live View shooting, 
you can see the effect on the screen before you start shooting.
(1) Extra Effect Shot
• You can select any of the following effects for shooting: Creative filters  (p.200), Picture Styles (p.125), and Ambience-based shots (p.90).• Press the < Y> < Z> keys to select [   : Enable]. Turn the < 6> 
dial to select a shooting effect and shoot.
• When you take a picture, two im ages will be recorded. One with...

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(2) Ambience-based shots
• You can select and shoot with the  ambience you want to convey in 
your images.
• Press the   keys to select the ambience. For details, see 
page 90.
(3) Background blur
• If [ OFF ] is set, the degree of background blur will change 
depending on the brightness.
• If it is set to any setting other than [ OFF], you can adjust the 
background blur regardless of the brightness.
• If you turn the < 6> dial to move the cursor to the right, the 
background...

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(4) Drive mode : Use the  dial to make the selection.
< 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. 5.0 shots per second.
< B >Silent single shooting *:
Single shooting with le ss shooting sound than < u>.
< M >Silent continuous shooting *:
Continuous shooting (max. approx. 3.0 shots per 
second) with less shooting sound than ....

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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.
 Shooting night scenes.
The < 3> mode is also good for night  scenes because it disables 
the built-in flash. When shooting night scenes, use a...

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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)...

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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.
 Track the subject with the Area AF frame.
Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter 
button halfway to start autofocusing in Area AF frame. During 
autofocusing, the beeper will continue beeping softly. If focus cannot 
be achieved, the focus indicator < o> will blink.
The default...

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The camera will automatically choose the appropriate settings when you select a shooting mode for your subject or scene.
1Set the Mode Dial to .
2Press the  button (7 ).
The Quick Control screen will appear.
3Select a shooting mode.
 Press the < S> cross keys to select 
the desired shooting mode’s icon.
 Turn the < 6> dial to select a 
shooting mode.
 You can also select the shooting 
mode icon and press < 0> to display 
a selection of shooting modes from 
which you can select one.
Available...