Canon EOS 1200D User manual

This basic manual covers only the most basic operations.
For other features and more details, see the
Camera Instruction Manual pdf le in the CD-ROM.
Basic Instruction Manual
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The EOS REBEL T5/EOS 1200D is a digital single-lens reflex camera
featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 18.0 effective
megapixels, DIGIC 4, high-precision and high-speed
9-point AF, approx. 3.0 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting,
and Full High-Definition (Full HD) movie shooting.
Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety
Precautions” (p.100-102) and “Handling Precautions” (p.12-13).
Refer to This Manual While Using the Camera to Further
Familiarize Yourself with the Camera
While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how they
come out. You can then better understand the camera.
Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability
After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon
cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.
Copyrights
Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded
images or copyrighted music and images with music in the memory
card for anything other than private enjoyment. Also be aware that
certain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit photography
even for private enjoyment.
Introduction

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Before starting, check that all the following items have been included
with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Battery Charger LC-E10 or LC-E10E is provided. (The LC-E10E comes with a
power cord.)
The Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs provided are listed on the next page.
If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are included.
Depending on the Lens Kit type, lens instruction manuals may also be
included.
Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Item Check List
Battery Pack LP-E10
(with protective cover) Battery Charger LC-E10/LC-E10E*
Wide Strap
Camera
(with eyecup and body cap)
Interface Cable

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The instruction manual consists of a booklet and PDF manuals in
electronic form (provided on the CD-ROM disc). The booklet is the
Basic Instruction Manual. For more detailed instructions, see the
Camera Instruction Manual on the CD-ROM disc.
Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM
Contains the following instruction manuals in PDF:
• Camera Instruction Manual
• Quick Reference Guide
Instructions for viewing the Camera Instruction Manual
CD-ROM are on page 90.
EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (Software CD-ROM)
Contains software such as image-editing software and
software instruction manuals in PDF format.
For more information and installation procedures of the
software, see pages 94-96.
Instructions for viewing the Software Instruction Manual
are on page 97.
Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs
Camera Basic
Instruction Manual

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The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity: If the
card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or
computer, it is recommended that you format the card with this
camera (p.42).
• SD memory cards
• SDHC memory cards
• SDXC memory cards
When shooting movies, use a large-capacity SD card rated SD
Speed Class 6 “ ” or higher.
If you use a slow-writing card when shooting movies, the movie may
not be recorded properly. Also, if you play back a movie on a card
with a slow reading speed, the movie may not play back properly.
If you want to shoot still photos while shooting a movie, you will need
an even faster card.
To check the card’s reading/writing speed, refer to the card
manufacturer’s Web site.
Compatible Cards
Cards that Can Record Movies
The camera can use UHS-I cards, but since it is not compatible with the
UHS-I standard, reading/writing speeds will be equivalent to SD Speed
Class 10 at most.
In this manual, “card” refers to SD memory cards, SDHC memory
cards, and SDXC memory cards.
*The camera does not come with a card for recording images/
movies. Please purchase it separately.

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Quick Start Guide
1Insert the battery (p.24).
To charge the battery, see page 22.
2Insert a card (p.24).
With the card’s label facing toward
the back of the camera, insert it into
the card slot.
3Attach the lens (p.32).
Align the lens’s white or red index
with the camera’s index in the
matching color.
4Set the lens’s focus mode
switch to <AF> (p.32).
5Set the power switch to <1>
(p.27).
When the LCD monitor displays the
date/time/zone setting screens, see
page 29.
White index Red index

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Quick Start Guide
6Set the Mode Dial to <A>
(Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.48).
All the necessary camera settings
will be set automatically.
7Focus on the subject (p.37).
Look through the viewfinder and
aim the viewfinder center over the
subject.
Press the shutter button halfway, and
the camera will focus on the subject.
If necessary, the built-in flash will be
raised automatically.
8Take the picture (p.37).
Press the shutter button completely
to take the picture.
9Review the picture.
The image just captured will be
displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD
monitor.
To display the image again, press
the <x> button (p.65).
To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View
Shooting” (p.67).
To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.65).
To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.88).

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Icons in this Manual
<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.
<W><X><Y><Z> : Indicates the <S> cross keys on the top,
bottom, left, and right.
<0> : Indicates the Setting button.
0, 9, 7, 8: Indicates that the corresponding function
remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16
sec. respectively after you let go of the button.
* In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials,
and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the
LCD monitor.
3: Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the
<M> button and changing the setting.
M: Shown at the upper right of a page title to indicate a
function that is available only in the Creative Zone modes
(p.18).
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Problem-solving advice.
Basic Assumptions
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch
is <1> (p.27).
It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are
set to their defaults.
The illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens as an example.
Conventions Used in this Manual

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1
Introduction 2
Item Check List.................................................................................3
Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs....................................................4
Compatible Cards .............................................................................5
Quick Start Guide..............................................................................6
Conventions Used in this Manual .....................................................8
Handling Precautions......................................................................12
Nomenclature..................................................................................14
Getting Started 21
Charging the Battery.......................................................................22
Installing and Removing the Battery and Card ...............................24
Turning on the Power......................................................................27
Setting the Date, Time, and Zone...................................................29
Selecting the Interface Language...................................................31
Attaching and Detaching a Lens.....................................................32
Lens Image Stabilizer .....................................................................35
Basic Operation ..............................................................................36
QQuick Control for Shooting Functions........................................38
3Menu Operations..................................................................40
Formatting the Card........................................................................42
Switching the LCD Monitor Display.................................................44
Feature Guide.................................................................................45
Contents

Contents
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Basic Shooting and Image Playback 47
AFully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)................... 48
AFull Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)......................... 51
7Disabling Flash......................................................................... 53
CCreative Auto Shooting............................................................ 54
2Shooting Portraits...................................................................... 57
3Shooting Landscapes............................................................... 58
4Shooting Close-ups................................................................... 59
5Shooting Moving Subjects........................................................ 60
6Shooting Night Portraits ............................................................ 61
QQuick Control............................................................................ 63
xImage Playback........................................................................ 65
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 67
AShooting with the LCD Monitor ................................................ 68
Using AF to Focus (AF Method)..................................................... 71
Shooting Movies 77
kShooting Movies....................................................................... 78
Setting the Movie Recording Size.................................................. 80

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Contents
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Image Playback 83
xSearching for Images Quickly...................................................84
u/yMagnified View .....................................................................85
kPlaying Movies..........................................................................86
LErasing Images..........................................................................88
Viewing the CD-ROM Instruction Manuals /
Downloading Images to Your Computer 89
Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM .........................90
Downloading Images to a Computer...............................................92
Software Overview..........................................................................94
Installing the Software.....................................................................96
Software Instruction Manual ...........................................................97
Safety Precautions........................................................................100

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Camera Care
This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical
shock.
The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you
accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult the nearest Canon
Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry and clean cloth. If the
camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.
Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such
as a magnet or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving the camera near
anything emitting strong radio waves, such as a large antenna. Strong
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.
Do not leave the camera in excessive heat, such as in a car in direct
sunlight. High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.
The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to
disassemble the camera yourself.
Do not block the built-in flash, mirror operation with your finger, etc. Doing so
may cause a malfunction.
Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and
focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean
the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest
Canon Service Center.
Do not touch the camera’s electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to
prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera
misoperation.
If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room,
condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent
condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to
the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.
If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid
damaging the camera. If there is condensation, remove the lens, card and
battery from the camera, and wait until condensation has evaporated before
using the camera.
If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery
and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the
camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to
check that the camera is still working.
Avoid storing the camera where there are chemicals that result in rust and
corrosion such as in a chemical lab.
Handling Precautions

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Handling Precautions
If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions
before using it. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is
an important shoot such as a foreign trip coming up, have the camera
checked by your Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure
it is working properly.
If you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, or movie shooting for a
prolonged period, the camera may become hot. This is not a malfunction.
LCD Monitor
Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision
technology with over 99.99%effective pixels, there may be a few dead pixels
displaying only black or red, etc. among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels.
Dead pixels are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.
If the LCD monitoris left on for aprolonged period, screen burn-in may occur
where you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is only
temporary and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days.
The LCD monitor display may seem slow in low temperatures, or look black
in high temperatures. It will return to normal at room temperature.
Cards
To protect the card and its recorded data, note the following:
Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject it to excessive force,
physical shock, or vibration.
Do not touch the card’s electronic contacts with your fingers or anything metallic.
Do not affix any stickers, etc., on the card.
Do not store or use the card near anything that has a strong magnetic field,
such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to having
static electricity.
Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
Store the card in a case.
Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
Lens
After detaching the lens from the camera, put down the lens
with the rear end up and attach the lens caps to avoid
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
Smudges Adhering to the Front of the Sensor
Besides dust entering the camera from outside, in rare
cases lubricant from the camera’s internal parts may adhere
to the front of the sensor. If visible spots remain on the
image, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service
Center is recommended.
Contacts

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Nomenclature
Lens release button
(p.33)
Power switch (p.27)
Mode Dial (p.18)
<D> Flash button
<6> Main Dial
Shutter button
(p.37)
Red-eye
reduction/
Self-timer lamp
Grip
Mirror
Contacts (p.13)
Lens mount
Lens lock pin
Built-in flash/AF-assist beam
Terminal cover
EF Lens mount index (p.32)
EF-S Lens mount index (p.32)
Flash sync contacts
Hot shoe
<V> Focal plane
mark (p.59)
Speaker
(p.86)
Strap mount
(p.21)
Microphone
(p.78)
Remote control terminal
Digital terminal
HDMI mini OUT terminal
Body cap (p.32)

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Nomenclature
<A> Live View shooting/
Movie shooting button (p.68/78)
Dioptric adjustment knob (p.36)
Eyecup
Viewfinder eyepiece
LCD monitor
(p.40)
<O/L> Aperture/
Exposure compensation button/
Erase button (p.88)
<Q> Quick Control
button (p.38)
Tripod socket
<M> Menu button (p.40)
<x> Playback button (p.65)
<0> Setting button (p.40)
<W><X><Y><Z>: <S> Cross keys (p.40)
<Wi> ISO speed setting button
<XB> White balance selection button
<Yi/j> Drive/Self-timer selection button
<Zf> AF operation selection button Card slot (p.24)
Battery compartment (p.24)
Access lamp (p.26)
Card slot/Battery compartment
cover release lever (p.24)
Card slot/Battery
compartment cover (p.24)
DC cord hole
<S/u> AF point
selection button/
Magnify button
(p.85)
<A/Hy> AE lock/
FE lock button/Index/
Reduce button
(p.84/85)
<B> Display button
(p.44, 65, 70, 79)

Nomenclature
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Shooting Settings (in Creative Zone modes, p.18)
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
cMain Dial pointer
Picture Style
Exposure level indicator
Exposure
compensation
amount
AEB range
AF operation
X:
One-Shot AF
9:
AI Focus AF
Z:
AI Servo AF
MF:
Manual Focusing
Shooting mode
Quick Control icon
(p.38, 63)
Battery check (p.28)
zxcn
White balance
QAuto
WDaylight
EShade
RCloudy
YTungsten light
UWhite fluorescent light
IFlash
OCustom
Drive/Self-timer
uSingle shooting
iContinuous shooting
jSelf-timer:10 sec
lSelf-timer:2 sec
qSelf-timer:Continuous
Shutter speed
Aperture
Auto Lighting Optimizer
ISO speed
Highlight tone priority
yFlash exposure
compensation
0External flash
exposure compensation
Raise built-in flash (p.39)
Image-recording quality
73 Large/Fine
83 Large/Normal
74 Medium/Fine
84 Medium/Normal
7aSmall 1/Fine
8aSmall 1/Normal
bSmall 2 (Fine)
cSmall 3 (Fine)
1+73
RAW+Large/Fine
1RAW
Self-timer countdown
Number of possible shots
during WB bracketing
Number of possible shots
uWhite balance correction
BWhite balance bracketing
Metering mode
qEvaluative metering
wPartial metering
e Center-weighted average metering
GPS connection indicator
Eye-Fi transmission status

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Nomenclature
Viewfinder Information
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
Focusing screen AF points
AF point activation indicator <•>
<A> AE lock/
AEB in-progress
<D> Flash-ready
Improper FE lock
warning
<e> High-speed sync
(FP flash)
<d> FE lock/
FEB in-progress
<y> Flash exposure
compensation
Shutter speed
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Built-in flash recycling (DbuSY)
Card full warning (FuLL)
Card error warning (Card)
No card warning (Card)
<i>
ISO speed
<u>
White balance
correction
<o> Focus
confirmation light
Max. burst
<0> Monochrome
shooting
ISO speed
<A> Highlight tone priority
Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amount
AEB range
Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator
Aperture

Nomenclature
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Mode Dial
The Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes, Creative Zone modes,
and the Movie shooting mode.
Basic Zone Modes
All you do is press the shutter
button. The camera sets everything
to suit the subject or scene.
A: Scene Intelligent Auto (p.48)
7: Flash Off (p.53)
C: Creative Auto (p.54)
Image Zone Modes
2: Portrait (p.57)
3: Landscape (p.58)
4: Close-up (p.59)
5: Sports (p.60)
6: Night Portrait (p.61)
k: Movie Shooting
(p.77)
Creative Zone Modes
These modes give you more control for
shooting various subjects.
d: Program AE
s: Shutter-priority AE
f: Aperture-priority AE
a: Manual exposure

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Nomenclature
Lens
Lens without a distance scale
Focusing ring
Hood mount (p.34)
Filter thread
(front of lens)
Image Stabilizer switch (p.35)
Lens mount index (p.32)
Focus mode switch (p.32)
Zoom ring (p.33)
Zoom position index
Contacts (p.13)

Nomenclature
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Battery Charger LC-E10
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E10 (p.22).
Battery Charger LC-E10E
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E10 (p.22).
Power plug
Charge lamp
Full-charge lamp
Battery pack slot
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter
of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed.
Power cord
Power cord socket
Battery pack slot
Charge lamp
Full-charge lamp