Canon Eos Rebel T6i 750d Instruction Manual

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Turning on the Power
When the power is turned on, the battery level will be indicated in one of 
the four levels.z: Battery level is sufficient.
x : Battery level is low, but the 
camera can still be used.
c : Battery will be exhausted soon. 
(Blinks)
n : Recharge the battery.
Number of Possible Shots (Approx. number of shots)
The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E17, no Live 
View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing 
standards.
 Possible shots with Battery Grip BG-E18 (sold separately)
• With LP-E17 x 2: approx, twice the shots without the battery grip.
z  Checking the Battery Level
TemperatureRoom Temperature 
(23°C / 73 °F)Low Temperatures 
(0°C / 32 °F)
No Flash550470
50% Flash Use440400
Doing any of the following will  exhaust the battery sooner:
• Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period.
• Activating the AF frequently without taking a picture.
• Using the lens Image Stabilizer.
• Using the LCD monitor frequently.
 The number of possible shots may decrease depending on the actual 
shooting conditions.
 The lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Depending on 
the lens used, the battery power may exhaust faster.
 For the number of possible shots with Live View shooting, see page 193.
 See [ 53: Battery info. ] to check the battery’s condition (p.348). 
						

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When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone are 
reset, the date/time/zone setting screen will appear. Follow the steps 
below, making sure 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 54-55.
 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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3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone
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 were set will start when you select [ OK] 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 
[Language
K], then press < 0>.
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.
  stands for manual focus.
4Remove the front lens cap.
Attaching and De taching 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. 
						

							Attaching and Detaching a Lens
46Turn 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.
 To owners of the EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens:
You can prevent the lens from extending out while you are carrying it 
around. Set the zoom ring to the 18mm wide-angle end, then slide the 
zoom ring lock lever to < LOCK>. The zoom ring can be locked only at 
the wide-angle end.
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.
 If you purchased a lens kit with the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM 
lens, EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS ST M lens, or EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 
IS STM lens, see “Handling Precautions” on page 383.
Angle of ViewSince 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 image size 
(36 x 24 mm / 
1.42 x 0.94 in.) 
						

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Attaching and Detaching a Lens
A lens hood can block unwanted light and prevent rain, snow, dust, etc. 
adhering to the front of the lens. W hen storing the lens in a bag, etc., 
you can also attach the hood in reverse.
 If there is no index mark on the lens and hood:
Attach the lens hood.
Turn the hood as shown by the arrow 
to attach it securely.
 If there is an index mark on the lens and hood:
1Align the red dots on the hood 
and lens edges, then turn the 
hood as shown by the arrow.
2Turn the hood as shown in the 
illustration.
Turn the hood clockwise until it 
attaches securely.
Attaching a Lens Hood
 If the hood is not attached properly, it may obstruct the image’s 
periphery, making the image look dark.
 When attaching or detaching the hood, grasp the base of the hood to 
turn it. Grasping the hood’s edges to turn it may deform the hood, 
resulting in failure to turn.
 When using the camera’s built-in flash, detach the hood. Otherwise, the 
hood will obstruct part of the flash. 
						

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When you use the IS lens’s built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is 
corrected to obtain a sharper shot. The procedure explained here is 
based on the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens as an example.
* IS stands for Image Stabilizer.
1Set the IS switch to < 1>.
Set also the camera’s power switch to 
.
2Press the shutter button halfway.
The Image Stabilizer will operate.
3Take the picture.
 When the picture looks steady in the 
viewfinder, press the shutter button 
completely to take the picture.
Lens Image Stabilizer
 The Image Stabilizer will not be effective if the subject moves during the 
exposure.
 For bulb exposures, set the IS switch to < 2>. If < 1> is set, Image 
Stabilizer misoperation may occur.
 The Image Stabilizer may not be effect ive for excessive shaking such as 
on a rocking boat.
 The Image Stabilizer can operate with  the lens’s focus mode switch set 
to either < AF> or < MF>.
 When using a tripod, you can still shoot with the IS switch set to < 1> 
with no problem. However, to save battery power, setting the IS switch to 
< 2 > is recommended.
 The Image Stabilizer is effective even when the camera is mounted on a 
monopod.
 With the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens, EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 
IS STM lens, or EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens, the Image 
Stabilizer mode will be switched automatically to suit the shooting 
conditions. 
						

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Turn the dioptric adjustment 
knob.
Turn the knob left or right so that the 
AF points in the viewfinder look the 
sharpest.
To obtain sharp images, hold the camera 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 lightl y 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 191. 
						

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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 are pressing the shutter button 
halfway, the LCD monitor is turned off 
(p.270).
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.