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 while handholding the 
camera.
 Take 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
Shooting Tips 
						

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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 set the function.
 For the setting procedure and details 
on each function, see pages 73-75.
4Take the picture.
Press the shutter button completely to 
take the picture.
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C Creative Auto Shooting
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 
the effect applied and one without.  Both images will be displayed 
together immediately after you take the picture. The image without 
the effect is displayed on the left and the one with the effect on the 
right.
Registering your favorite shooting effects
• During the image review immedi ately after shooting and during 
playback, the image applied with the effect will have the [ s] 
icon. After you press the < 0> button and then the < B> button, 
you can check which shooting effect is applied.
• You can register up to two shooting effects under [ 9:Favorite 
effect ].
• When you select the registered [ 9:Favorite effect ], you can 
shoot with that shooting effect a pplied. You can also overwrite the 
[9 :Favorite effect ].
(2)
(3)
(5)
ISO speed
(4) (1)
Shutter speed
If you are using an Eye-Fi card and have set it to erase images after their 
transfer, the image without the effect will not be displayed during the 
playback immediately after shooting.
 The Live View image displayed with Extra Effect Shot applied will not 
look exactly the same as the actual photo.
Aperture 
						

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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 will look sharper.
• Turning the < 6> dial to move the cursor to the left will blur the 
subject’s background. Note that depending on the lens’s maximum 
aperture (smallest f/number), cert ain slider adjustments may not 
be selectable.
• If you use Live View shooting,  you can see how the image is 
blurred in front of and behind the point of focus. When you turn the 
< 6 > dial, [ Simulating blur ] will be displayed on the LCD 
monitor.
• If you want to blur the background, see “Shooting Portraits” on  page 76.
• Depending on the lens and shooting conditions, the background  may not look so blurred.
• This function cannot be set if you use flash. If < a> has been set 
and you set background blur, < b> will be set automatically.
 If [Simulating blur ] is effective during Live View shooting, the image 
displayed with < g> (p.194) blinking may have more noise than the 
actual image being recorded, or it may look dark.
 You cannot set both (1) Extra Effect Shot and (2) Ambience-based shots 
at the same time.
 You cannot set both (1) Extra Effect Shot and (3) Background blur at the 
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C Creative Auto Shooting
(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 .
Self-timer: 10sec./remote control :
The picture is taken 10 seconds after you press the 
shutter button. A remote controller can also be used.
< l >Self-timer: 2 sec.:
The picture is taken 2 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.
* Cannot be set during Live View shooting.
(5) Flash firing : Turn the  dial to select the desired setting.
< a >Auto flash : The flash fires automatically when necessary.
< I > Flash on : The flash fires at all times.
< b >Flash off : The flash is disabled.
When using the self-timer, see the   notes on page 114.
 When using < b>, see “Disabling Flash” on page 71.
 If you have set Extra Effect Shot,  1+73 , 1 , and < i> < M > 
< q > cannot be set.
 If you have set background blur, you cannot use flash. 
						

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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
The default setting is < i> (Continuous shooting). If you hold down the 
shutter button, you can shoot continuous ly to capture subtle changes in the 
subject’s pose and facial expression (max. approx. 5.0 shots/sec.). 
						

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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 tripod to 
prevent camera shake.
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 of  the picture looks unusually dark, 
move away from the subject.
 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.
 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 setting is < i> (Continuous shooting). When you want 
to take the picture, press the shutter button completely. If you hold 
down the shutter button, you will  be able to maintain autofocusing 
during continuous shooting of the  subject’s movement (max. approx. 
5.0 shots per sec.).
5  Shooting Moving Subjects
Shooting Tips
Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the viewfinder’s 
shutter speed display on the bottom left will blink. Hold the camera 
steady and shoot.
 During Live View shooting, One-Shot AF will apply (p.101).
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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 Shooting Modes in the < 8> Mode
8: Special Scene Mode
Shooting ModePageShooting ModePage
CKidsp.816Night Portraitp.84
PFoodp.82FHandheld Night Scenep.85
xCandlelightp.83GHDR Backlight Controlp.86