Canon Eos Rebel Xt 350d Instruction Manual

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You can set the auto power-off time for the camera to turn off 
automatically after a set time of idle operation. If you do not want the 
camera to turn off automatically, set this to [Off]. If the camera turns off 
automatically, just press the shutter button halfway to turn it on again.
1Select [Auto power off].
¡Select the [ c] tab.
¡ Press the < V> key to select [ Auto
power off ], then press < 0>.
2Set the desired time.
¡ Press the < V> key to select the 
desired time, then press < 0>.
3Set the...

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You can adjust the sharpness of the viewfinder image. By adjusting the 
diopter to suit your eyesight, you can see a sharp viewfinder image 
even without eyeglasses. The camera’s adjustable dioptric range is -3 
dpt to +1 dpt.
Turn the dioptric adjustment 
knob.
¡Turn the knob left or right until the AF 
points in the viewfinder look sharp.
¡ The illustration shows the knob at the 
standard setting (-1 dpt).
Dioptric Adjustment
If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder...

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Fully AutomaticShooting
This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on 
the Mode Dial for quick and easy shooting. In each mode 
<
1>      , the AF mode, 
metering mode, ISO speed, etc., are set automatically to suit 
the subject. In these modes, all you do is point and shoot. In 
addition, to help prevent mistakes caused by operating the 
camera improperly, shooting-related buttons like <
Z>
      are disabled in these 
modes. So you need not worry about accidental errors.
Set the Mode...

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All you do is point the camera and press the shutter button. Everything 
is automatic so it is easy to photograph any subject. With seven AF 
points to focus the subject, anyone can easily take nice pictures.
1Set the Mode Dial to .
sThe AF mode will be set to 
, the drive mode will be 
set to < u>, and the metering mode 
will be set to < q> automatically.
2Aim any AF point over the 
subject.
¡ Out of the seven AF points, the one 
covering the closest subject is 
selected automatically to achieve...

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1 Using Full Auto
5Take the picture.
¡Compose the shot and press the 
shutter button completely.
s The captured image will be displayed 
for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
¡ To view the images recorded on the 
CF card, press the < x> button. 
(p.107)
¡ While focusing with < AF>, do not touch the focusing ring at the front of 
the lens.
¡ If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after 
achieving focus may throw off the focus.
¡ When the CF card becomes full, the CF Full...

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Just select a shooting mode suiting the target subject, and you can 
easily obtain the best results.This mode blurs the background to make the 
human subject stand out.
¡Holding down the shutter button executes 
continuous shooting.
¡ To increase the background blur, use a telephoto 
lens and fill the frame with the subject from the 
waist up. Or have the subject stand farther away 
from the background.
s The AF mode will be set to < X>, the 
drive mode will be set to < i>, and the metering 
mode will...

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Basic Zone Modes
This is for fast-moving subjects when you 
want to freeze the action.
¡The camera will first track the subject with the center 
AF point. Focus tracking will then continue with any 
of the seven AF points covering the subject.
¡While you press the shutter button, focusing will 
continue for continuous shooting.
¡ Using a telephoto lens is recommended.
¡
When focus is achieved, the beeper will sound softly.s The AF mode will be set to < Z>, the drive 
mode will be set to < i>, and the...

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Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. You can use self-timer in any Basic Zone mode or Creative Zone mode.
1Select .
¡Look at the LCD panel and press the 
 button to select < Q>.
2Focus the subject.
¡Look in the viewfinder and press the 
shutter button halfway to check that the 
focus confirmation light <
o> is on and 
the exposure setting is displayed.
3Take the picture.
¡ Look through the viewfinder and 
press the shutter button completely.
s The beeper will sound, the self-timer...

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With Remote Controller RC-1 or RC-5 (optional), you can shoot remotely up to about 5 meters/16.4 ft. directly in front of the camera.
1Select .
¡Look at the LCD panel and press the 
 button to select < Q>.
2Take the picture.
¡Point the remote controller toward the 
camera’s remote control sensor and 
press the transmit button.
s The camera will autofocus.
s When focus is achieved, the self-
timer lamp will light and the picture 
will be taken.
R Wireless Remote Control
Remote control sensor
Camera...

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During self-timer or remote control operation when your eye does not 
cover the viewfinder eyepiece, stray light may enter the eyepiece and 
throw off the exposure. To prevent this, use the eyepiece cover 
(attached to the neck strap) to cover the eyepiece.
1Remove the eyecup.
¡From the bottom of the eyecup, push 
it upward to remove.
2Attaching the Eyepiece Cover
¡Slide the eyepiece cover down into 
the eyepiece groove to attach it.
Using the Eyepiece Cover
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3Silencing the Beeper
You can disable...