Canon Eos Rebel Xsi 450d Instruction Manual

							
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Reference
This chapter provides reference information for camera 
features, system accessories, etc. The back of this 
chapter also has an index to make it easier to look up 
things.
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Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light < o> 
blinks) with certain subjec ts such as the following:
Subjects difficult to focus
 Low-contrast subjects
Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc.
  Subjects in low light
  Extremely backlit or  reflective subjects
Example: Car with a reflective body, etc.
  When both near and far subjects are covering the AF points
Example: Animal in a cage, etc.
  Repetitive patterns
Example: Skyscraper windows, computer keyboards, etc.
In such cases, do one of the following:
(1) With One-Shot AF, focus an object at the same distance as the  subject and lock the focus before recomposing. (p.46)
(2) Set the lens focus mode switch to < MF> and focus manually.
When Autofocus Fails
If an Extender (sold separately) is at tached and the maximum aperture of 
the lens is f/5.6 or smaller (larger  f/number), AF will not be possible (except 
Live mode AF). For details, see the Extender’s instruction manual.
For the cases AF can fail to achieve focus with Live mode AF, see page 106.
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With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5 (sold separately), you can connect the 
camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery 
level.
1Connect the power cord.
  Connect the power cord as shown in 
the illustration.
  After using the camera, unplug the 
power plug from the power outlet.
2Connect the DC Coupler DR-E5.
 Connect the cord’s plug to the DC 
Coupler DR-E5.
3Insert the DC Coupler.
 Open the cover and insert the DC 
Coupler until it locks in place.
4Push in the DC cord.
 Open the DC cord hole cover and 
install the cord as shown.
  Close the cover.
Using a Household Power Outlet
Do not connect or disconnect the power cord while the camera’s power 
switch is set to .
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Remote controller to shoot wirelessly up to about 5 meters/16.4 feet 
from the camera. The RC-1 can trip the shutter immediately or after a 
2-sec. delay, and the RC-5 trips the shutter after a 2-sec. delay.
 Set the self-timer to < Q>. (p.53)
  Point the remote controller toward the camera’s remote control 
sensor and press the transmit button.
X The camera will autofocus.
X When focus is achieved, the self-timer lamp will light and the picture 
will be taken.
Remote switch with a 60 cm/2.0 feet cord for pressing the shutter button 
halfway or completely. It connects to the camera’s remote control terminal.
Remote Control Shooting
Remote Controller RC- 1/RC-5 (Sold separately)
Remote Switch RS-60E3 (Sold separately)
RC-1 RC-5
Remote control sensor
Camera misoperation may occur near certain types of fluorescent lights. 
During wireless remote control, try to keep the camera away from 
fluorescent light.
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Remote Control Shooting
If you take a picture without looking at the viewfinder, light entering the 
eyepiece can throw off the exposure. To prevent this, use the eyepiece 
cover attached to the camera strap.
1Remove the eyecup.
 Push the bottom of the eyecup 
upward.
2Attaching the eyepiece cover.
 Slide the eyepiece cover down into 
the eyepiece groove to attach it.
Using the Eyepiece Cover
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Basically operates like a built-in flash for easy operation.
When an EX-series Speedlite is attached to the camera, almost all the 
autoflash control is done by the camera. In other words, it is like a high-
output flash attached externally in place of the built-in flash. For detailed 
instructions, see the EX-series S peedlite’s instruction manual. This 
camera is a Type-A camera that can use all the features of EX-series 
Speedlites.
External Speedlites
EOS-dedicated, EX- series Speedlites
Shoe-mount Speedlites Macro Lites
Only [E-TTL II ] and [Flash exp. comp ] can be settable for flash function 
settings with an EX-series Speedlite not controllable by the camera. 
(For some EX-series Speedlites, [ Shutter sync.] can also be settable.)
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External Speedlites
 With an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite set in the TTL or A-TTL 
autoflash mode, the flash can be fired at full output only.  Set the 
camera’s shooting mode to manual exposure or aperture-priority AE 
and shoot.
  When using a Speedlite which has m anual flash mode, shoot in the 
manual flash mode.
  With an EX-series Speedlite set to TTL autoflash with the flash’s 
Custom Function, the flash will fire at full output only.
Sync Speed
The camera can synchronize with  compact, non-Canon flash units at 
1/200 sec. or slower. Be sure to test the flash unit beforehand to make 
sure it synchronizes properly with the camera.
Cautions for Live View shooting
A non-Canon flash will not fire during Live View shooting.
Canon Speedlites other than the EX-series
Using Non-Canon Flash Units
  If the camera is used with a flash unit or flash accessory dedicated to 
another camera brand, the camera may not operate properly and 
malfunction may result.
  Do not attach a high-voltage flash unit on the camera’s hot shoe. It might 
not work.
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1 Shooting 1  (Red)page
2 Shooting 2  (Red)
3  Playback  (Blue)
Menu Settings
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Red-eye On/Off
Off / On59
Beep
On / Off108
Shoot w/o card
On / Off108
Review time
Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold108
AEB1/3-stop increments, ±2 stops80
Flash exp comp1/3-stop increments, ±2 stops79
Custom WBManual setting of white balance90
WB SHIFT/BKTWB correction: White balance correction
WB-BKT: White balance bracketing92
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Color spacesRGB / Adobe RGB87
Picture StyleStandard / Portrait / Landscape / Neutral / 
Faithful / Monochrome / User Def. 1, 2, 367
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Dust Delete DataObtains data to be used to erase dust spots11 9
Protect images
Erase-protect image129
Rotate
Rotate vertical image126
Erase images
Erase image130
Print order
Specifies images to be printed (DPOF)143
Transfer order
Select images to be transferred to a personal 
computer149
Histogram
Brightness / RGB132
Auto play
Auto playback of images127
  The [ 2] Shooting 2, [ 7] Set-up 3, and [ 9] My Menu screens (tabs) 
are not displayed in Basic Zone modes.
  Shaded menu items are not displayed in Basic Zone modes.
  In Basic Zone modes, the RAW+ 7L and RAW recording quality modes 
are not displayed.
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Menu Settings
5 Set-up 1  (Yellow)page
6 Set-up 2  (Yellow)
7  Set-up 3  (Yellow)
9  My Menu  (Green)
Auto power off30 sec. / 1min. / 2 min. / 4 min. / 8 min. / 15 min. 
/ Off109
File numbering
Continuous / Auto reset / Manual reset11 0
Auto rotate
On  PD  / On D / Off11 2
Format
Initialize and erase data in the card40
LCD auto off
Enabled / Disabled11 5
Screen color
Select the background color11 5
LCD brightness
Seven brightness levels provided109
Date/Time
Set the date (year, month, day) and time (hour, 
min., sec.)29
Language
Select the interface language30
Video system
NTSC / PAL128
Sensor cleaning
Auto cleaning / Clean now 11 8
Clean manually121
Live View function 
settingsLive View shooting / Grid display / 
Metering timer96
Flash controlFlash firing / Built-in flash function setting / 
External flash function setting / External flash 
C.Fn setting / Clear external flash C.Fn setting11 6
Custom Functions 
(C.Fn)Customize the camera as desired152
Clear settingsClear all camera settings / Clear all Custom 
Func. (C.Fn)11 4
Firmware Ver. For updating the firmware-
My Menu settingsRegister frequently-used menu items and 
Custom Functions160
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Mode Dial
Basic Zone Creative Zone
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 JPEG
 
RAW
 
RAW + JPEG
 
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Manual
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Portrait
 
Landscape
 
Neutral
 
Faithful
 
Monochrome
 
User Defined
 
sRGB
 
Adobe RGB
 
Auto WB
 
Preset WB
 
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WB correction
 
WB bracketing
Auto Lighting Optimizer
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AF 
point 
selectionAF
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Picture Style
Quality
ISO 
speed Color
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