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 use the functions below, but not in the  mode.
About Program Shift¡ In Program AE mode, you can freely change the shutter speed and 
aperture value combination (program) set by the camera while 
maintaining the same exposure value. This is called program shift.
¡ To do this, press the shutter button down halfway, then turn the < 6>
dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture value is displayed.
¡ Program shift is canceled automatically after the image is captured.
¡ If you use flash, you cannot use program shift.
Shooting Settings¡AF mode selection
¡ AF point selection
¡ Drive mode selection
¡ Metering mode selection
¡ Program Shift
¡ Exposure compensation
¡ AEB
¡ AE lock with < A> button
¡ Depth-of-field preview
¡ Clear all camera settings
¡ Custom Function (C.Fn)
¡ Clear all Custom Functions
¡ Sensor cleaning
Flash Settings (Built-in flash)¡Flash On/Off
¡ FE lock
¡
Flash exposure compensation
Flash Settings (EX-series Speedlite)¡ Manual/stroboscopic flash
¡ High-speed sync (FP flash)
¡ FE lock
¡ Flash ratio control
¡ Flash exposure compensation
¡ FEB
¡ 2nd-curtain sync
¡ Modeling flash
Image-Recording Settings¡RAW, RAW+ 7L selection
¡ ISO speed setting
¡ White balance selection
¡ Custom white balance selection
¡ White balance correction
¡ WB bracketing
¡ Color space selection
¡ Processing parameter setting  
						

							
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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 the subject.
¡Press the shutter button halfway.
sThe aperture value is set automatically.
4Check the viewfinder display and 
shoot.
¡ As long as the aperture value is not 
blinking, the exposure will be correct.
s Shutter-Priority AE
Fast shutter speed Slow shutter speed  
						

							
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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 example, “ 125” indicates 1/125 sec.Also, “ 0"6”
indicates 0.6 sec. and “ 15"” is 15 sec.  
						

							
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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. A smaller 
aperture opening increases the depth of field.
*  stands for Aperture value.
1Set the Mode Dial to < f>.
2Set the desired aperture value.
¡While looking at the LCD panel, turn 
the < 6> dial.
¡ It can be set in 1/3-stop increments.
3Focus the subject.
¡Press the shutter button halfway.
sThe shutter speed is set automatically.
4Check the viewfinder display and 
shoot.
¡ As long as the shutter speed is not 
blinking, the exposure will be correct.
f Aperture-Priority AE
With a large aperture opening With a small aperture opening  
						

							
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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 displayed will differ depending on the lens. If no lens is 
attached to the camera, “ 00” will be displayed for the aperture value.
Press the depth-of-field preview button to 
stop down to the current aperture setting. 
The diaphragm in the lens will close to the 
current aperture and you can check the 
depth of field (range of acceptable focus) 
through the viewfinder.
Depth of Field PreviewN
¡ The higher the f/number, the darker the viewfinder will look.
¡ In the < 8> mode, press the shutter button halfway to focus, then 
press the depth-of-field preview button while still pressing the shutter 
button halfway.
¡ The exposure is locked (AE lock) while you press the depth-of-field 
preview button.  
						

							
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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 shutter speed or a 
larger aperture opening.
:To set it to the standard exposure level, set a 
faster shutter speed or a 
smaller aperture opening.
If the exposure level mark < h> blinks at the < G> or < F> level, it indicates 
that the exposure level exceeds the standard exposure by ±2 stops.  
						

							
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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 shutter button halfway 
and press the depth-of-field preview 
button to see the depth of field (range 
of acceptable focus). (p.85)
3Take the picture.
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8Automatic Depth-of-Field AE
¡ The < 8 > mode cannot be used if the lens’ focus mode switch is set 
to < MF>. The result will be the same as using the < d> mode.
¡ If the “ 30"” shutter speed blinks, it indicates that the subject is too dark. 
Increase the ISO speed.
¡ If the “ 4000” shutter speed blinks, it indicates that the subject is too 
bright. Decrease the ISO speed.
¡ If the aperture value blinks, it indicates that the exposure level is correct 
but the desired depth of field cannot be obtained. Either use a wide-
angle lens or move further away from the subjects.
¡ In this shooting mode, you cannot freely change the shutter speed and 
aperture value. If the camera sets a slow shutter speed, hold the camera 
steady or use a tripod.
¡ If you use flash, the result will be the same as using < d> with flash.  
						

							
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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 > dial.
¡ To cancel the exposure 
compensation, set the exposure 
compensation amount back to < E>.
4Take the picture.
Setting Exposure Compensation N
Increased exposure
Decreased exposure Standard exposure index
Exposure level mark
Decreased
exposure Increased
exposure
¡
The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after the 
power switch is set to < 2>.
¡ If the standard exposure setting is 1/125 sec. and f/8.0, setting the 
exposure compensation amount to plus or minus one stop will be the 
same as setting the shutter speed or aperture value as follows:
-1 stop,   0/+1 stopShutter Speed250,  125/60Aperture Value11,8.0   /5.6  
						

							
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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 picture.
s The three bracketed shots will be 
exposed in the following sequence: 
standard exposure, decreased 
exposure, and increased exposure.
s As shown on the left, the respective 
bracketing amount will be displayed 
as each bracketed shot is taken.
s The current drive mode (p.78) will be 
used for the shooting.
3Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) N
Standard exposure Decreased exposure Increased exposure
AEB amount
Standard exposure
Decreased exposure Increased exposure