Canon Eos Rebel Xt 350d Instruction Manual

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d Program AE
¡ If “30"” and the maximum aperture blink, it indicates 
that the subject is too dark. Increase the ISO speed 
or use flash.
¡
If “ 4000 ” and the minimum aperture blink, it indicates that the 
subject is too bright. Decrease the ISO speed or use an ND 
filter (optional) to reduce the amount of light entering the lens.
Differences Between < d> and < 1> (Full Auto)¡In both modes, the automatically-set shutter speed and aperture 
combination are the same.
¡
In the  mode, you can set or...

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In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically 
sets the aperture value to suit the subject’s brightness. This is called 
shutter-priority AE. A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast-
moving subject, and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give 
the impression of motion.
*  stands for Time value.
1Set the Mode Dial to < s>.
2Set the desired shutter speed.
¡While looking at the LCD panel, turn 
the < 6> dial.
¡ It can be set in 1/3-stop increments.
3Focus...

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s Shutter-Priority AE
¡If the maximum aperture blinks, it indicates 
underexposure. Turn the < 6> dial to set a slower 
shutter speed until the aperture value stops blinking or 
set a higher ISO speed.
¡ If the minimum aperture blinks, it indicates 
overexposure. Turn the < 6> dial to set a faster 
shutter speed until the aperture value stops blinking or 
lower the ISO speed.
Shutter Speed Display
The shutter speeds from “ 4000” to “4” indicate the denominator of the 
fractional shutter speed. For...

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In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the 
shutter speed automatically to suit the subject brightness. This is called 
aperture-priority AE.
A larger aperture opening (lower f/number) will result in a blurred 
background ideal for portraits. This occurs because a lower f/number 
decreases the depth of field (range of acceptable focus). On the other 
hand, a smaller aperture opening (higher f/number) will make more of 
the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus....

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f Aperture-Priority AE
¡If the “ 30"” shutter speed blinks, it indicates 
underexposure. Turn the < 6> dial to set a larger 
aperture (lower f/number) until the blinking stops or set 
a higher ISO speed.
¡ If the “ 4000” shutter speed blinks, it indicates 
overexposure. Turn the < 6> dial to set a smaller 
aperture (higher f/number) until the blinking stops or 
set a lower ISO speed.
Aperture Value  Display
The higher the f/number, the smaller the aperture opening will be. The 
aperture values...

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In this mode, you manually set both the 
shutter speed and aperture value as 
desired. To determine the correct 
exposure, refer to the exposure level 
indicator in the viewfinder or use a 
handheld exposure meter. This method is 
called manual exposure.
*  stands for Manual.
1Set the Mode Dial to < a>.
2Set the desired shutter speed.
¡ While looking at the LCD panel, turn 
the < 6> dial.
3Set the desired aperture value.
¡Hold down the < O> and turn the 
< 6 > dial.
aManual Exposure  

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a Manual Exposure
4Focus the subject.
¡ Press the shutter button halfway.
s The exposure setting will be 
displayed on the LCD panel and in 
the viewfinder.
¡ The exposure level icon < h> shows 
you how far you are from the standard 
exposure level.
5Set the exposure.
¡ Check the exposure level and set the 
desired shutter speed and aperture 
value.
6Take the picture.
Exposure level mark
Standard exposure index
: Standard exposure level.
: To set it to the standard 
exposure level, set a 
slower...

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This mode is for obtaining a wide depth of field automatically between a 
near subject and far subject. It is effective for group photos and 
landscapes. The camera uses the seven AF points to detect the nearest 
and farthest subjects to be in focus.
*  stands for Auto-depth of field.
1Set the Mode Dial to .
2Focus the subject.
¡ Move the AF point over the subject 
and press the shutter button halfway. 
(0 )
¡ All the subjects covered by the AF 
points flashing in red will be in focus.
¡ Hold down the...

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Exposure compensation is used to alter the standard exposure setting set by the camera. 
You can make the image look lighter (increased exposure) or darker (decreased 
exposure). You can set the exposure compensation up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments .
1Turn the Mode Dial to any 
Creative Zone mode except .
2Check the exposure level 
indicator.
¡ Press the shutter button halfway and 
check the exposure level indicator.
3Set the exposure compensation 
amount.
¡Hold down the < O> and turn the 
< 6...

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By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically, the camera 
can bracket the exposure up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three 
successive shots. This is called Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB).
1Select [AEB].
¡Select the [ m] tab.
¡ Press the < V> key to select [ AEB],
then press < 0>.
2Set the AEB amount.
¡ Press the < U> key to set the AEB 
amount, then press < 0>.
¡ When you press the shutter button 
halfway, the < h> icon and AEB 
amount will appear on the LCD panel.
3Take the...