Canon EOS Rebel SL2 EOS 200D User manual

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Instruction Manual
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www.canon.com/icpd
Instruction manuals (PDF files) and software can be downloaded
from the Canon Web site (p.4, 445).

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The EOS REBEL SL2 or EOS 200D is a digital single-lens reflex camera
featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 24.2 effective
megapixels, DIGIC 7, high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF,
maximum continuous shooting speed of approx. 5.0 shots/sec., Live
View shooting, Full High-Definition (Full HD) movie shooting, and Wi-Fi/
NFC/Bluetooth (wireless communication) function.
Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety
Precautions” (p.22-24) and “Handling Precautions” (p.25-27). Also, read
this manual carefully to ensure that you use the camera correctly.
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. Be sure to store
this manual safely, too, so that you can refer to it again when necessary.
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 on 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 are included with your
camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Battery Charger LC-E17 or LC-E17E is provided. (The LC-E17E comes with a
power cord.)
The camera does not come with the Software CD-ROM, an interface cable
or HDMI cable.
The Instruction Manuals are listed on the next page.
If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are included.
Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
For items sold separately, see the System Map (p.400).
Item Check List
Battery Pack
LP-E17
(with protective cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E17/LC-E17E*
Strap
Camera
(with eyecup and body cap)
When you need Lens Instruction Manuals, download them from the Canon
Web site (p.4).
The Lens Instruction Manuals (PDF files) are for lenses sold individually.
Note that when purchasing the Lens Kit, some of the accessories included
with the lens may not match those listed in the Lens Instruction Manual.
Software can be downloaded from the Canon Web site (p.445).

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Camera and Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Function
Basic Instruction Manual
The booklet is the Basic Instruction Manual.
More detailed Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be
downloaded from the Canon Web site.
1Download the Instruction Manuals (PDF files).
Connect to the Internet and access the following Canon Web site.
www.canon.com/icpd
Select your country or region of residence and download the
Instruction Manuals.
Instruction Manuals Available for Download
• Camera Instruction Manual
• Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Function Instruction
Manual
• Camera and Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Function
Basic Instruction Manual
• Lens Instruction Manuals
• Software Instruction Manuals
2View the Instruction Manuals (PDF files).
Double-click the downloaded Instruction Manual (PDF file) to
open it.
To view the Instruction Manuals (PDF files), an Adobe PDF
viewing software such as Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (most recent
version recommended) is required.
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC can be downloaded for free from the
Internet.
To learn how to use PDF viewing software, refer to the software’s
Help section, etc.
Instruction Manuals
Downloading and Viewing the Instruction Manuals (PDF Files)

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Instruction Manuals
The Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can also be downloaded using the QR
code.
www.canon.com/icpd
A software application is required to read the QR code.
Select your country or region of residence, then download the Instruction
Manuals.
The QR code can also be displayed under [54: Manual/software URL].

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Quick Start Guide
1Insert the battery (p.38).
Upon purchase, charge the battery
to start using (p.36).
2Insert the card (p.38).
With the card’s label facing toward
the back of the camera, insert it into
the card slot.
3Attach the lens (p.48).
Align the lens’s white or red mount
index with the camera’s mount
index of the same color to attach
the lens.
4Set the lens’s focus mode
switch to <f> (p.48).
5Set the power switch to <1>,
then set the Mode Dial to <A>
(Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.72).
All the necessary camera settings
will be set automatically.
White index Red index

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Quick Start Guide
6Flip out the LCD monitor (p.41).
When the LCD monitor displays the
date/time/zone setting screen, see
page 44.
7Focus on the subject (p.51).
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.
The built-in flash will be raised as
necessary.
8Take the picture (p.51).
Press the shutter button completely
to take the picture.
9Review the picture.
The image just captured will be
displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the
LCD monitor.
To display the image again, press
the <x> button (p.110).
To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View
Shooting” (p.195).
To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.110).
To delete images, see “Erasing Images” (p.339).

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The following cards can be used with the camera regardless of
capacity. If the card is new or was previously formatted (initialized)
by another camera or computer, format the card with this camera
(p.68).
SD/SDHC*/SDXC* memory cards
* UHS-I cards supported.
When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card with a writing/reading
speed class at least as high as shown in the following table.
* Image-recording quality that is automatically set for time-lapse movie shooting
(p.254).
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 be played back
properly.
To check the card’s writing/reading speed, refer to the card
manufacturer’s Web site.
Compatible Cards
Cards that Can Record Movies
Movie Recording Size
(p.245)
Recording Formats
MOV MP4
ALL-I*UHS Speed Class 3 or
faster -
IPB
(Standard)
L: 87-SD Speed Class 10 or
faster
Other than
above -SD Speed Class 6 or faster
IPB (Light) -SD Speed Class 4 or
faster
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 photos/
movies. Please purchase it separately.

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Chapters
Introduction 2
Getting Started and Basic Camera Operations 35
Basic Shooting and Image Playback 71
Setting the AF and Drive Modes 113
Image Settings 127
Advanced Operations for Photographic Effects 161
Flash Photography 181
Shooting with the LCD Monitor
(Live View Shooting) 195
Shooting Movies 233
Handy Features 281
Image Playback 309
Post-Processing Images 355
Customizing the Camera 363
Reference 379
Software Start Guide /
Downloading Images to a Computer 443
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Contents by Purpose
Shooting
Shoot automatically Îp.71-109 (Basic Zone modes)
Shoot continuously Îp.123 (iContinuous shooting)
Take a picture of yourself in a group Îp.125 (jSelf-timer)
Freeze the action Îp.164 (sShutter-priority AE)
Blur the action
Blur the background Îp.78 (CCreative Auto)
Keep the background in sharp focus p.166 (fAperture-priority AE)
Adjust the image brightness
(exposure) Îp.174 (Exposure compensation)
Shoot in low light Îp.72, 182 (DFlash photography)
p.132 (ISO speed setting)
Shoot without flash Îp.77 (7Flash Off)
p.107 (bFlash off)
Shoot fireworks at night Îp.171 (Bulb exposure)
Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor Îp.195 (ALive View shooting)
Shoot with creative effects Îp.100, 205 (Creative filters)
Take a Self Portrait Îp.226 ( Selfie)
Shoot movies Îp.233 (kMovie shooting)

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Image Quality
Shoot with image effects
matching the subject Îp.135 (Picture Style)
Make a large-size print of the picture Îp.128 (73, 83, 1)
Take a lot of pictures Îp.128 (7a, 8a, b)
AF (Focusing)
Change the point of focus Îp.119 (SAF point selection)
Shoot a moving subject Îp.90, 91, 116 (AI Servo AF)
Playback
View the images on the camera Îp.110 (xPlayback)
Search for pictures quickly Îp.310 (HIndex display)
p.311 (IImage browsing)
Rate images Îp.317 (Ratings)
Prevent important images Îp.336 (KImage protect)
from accidental erasure
Delete unnecessary images Îp.339 (LDelete)
Auto play back photos and movies Îp.330 (Slide show)
View the photos and movies on a TV set Îp.333 (TV set)
Adjust the LCD monitor brightness Îp.289 (LCD monitor brightness)
Apply special effect to images Îp.356 (Creative filters)

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Power
Battery
• Charging Îp.36
• Installing/Removing Îp.38
• Battery level Îp.43
• Checking battery
information Îp.380
Household power outlet Îp.381
Auto power off Îp.42
Cards
Installing/Removing Îp.38
Formatting Îp.68
Releasing shutter
without card Îp.287
Lens
Attaching/Detaching Îp.48
Zoom Îp.49
Basic Settings
Dioptric adjustment Îp.50
Language Îp.47
Date/Time/Zone Îp.44
Beeper Îp.287
LCD monitor
Using the LCD monitor Îp.41
LCD off/on button Îp.301
Brightness adjustment Îp.289
Touch screen Îp.65
Display level settings Îp.52
Feature guide Îp.56
Recording Images
Creating/Selecting
a folder Îp.290
File numbering Îp.292
AF
AF operation Îp.114
AF point selection Îp.119
Manual focusing Îp.122
Drive
Drive mode Îp.123
Continuous shooting Îp.123
Self-timer Îp.125
Maximum burst Îp.129
Image Quality
Image-recording quality Îp.128
Picture Style Îp.135
White balance Îp.143
Auto Lighting Optimizer Îp.149
Noise reduction for long
exposures Îp.151
Noise reduction for
high ISO speeds Îp.150
Lens aberration
correction Îp.153
Highlight tone priority Îp.367
Color space Îp.159
Index to Features

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Index to Features
Shooting
Shooting mode Îp.30
ISO speed Îp.132
Bulb Îp.171
Metering mode Îp.172
Mirror lockup Îp.179
Remote control Îp.382
Exposure Adjustment
Exposure compensation Îp.174
Exposure compensation
with M+ISO Auto Îp.170
AEB Îp.176
AE lock Îp.178
Flash
Built-in flash Îp.182
External flash Îp.187
Flash function settings Îp.189
Live View Shooting
Live View shooting Îp.195
Aspect ratio Îp.210
AF operation Îp.211
AF method Îp.214
Creative filters Îp.205
Touch Shutter Îp.224
Self portrait Îp.226
Movie Shooting
Movie shooting Îp.233
AF method Îp.214
Movie recording size Îp.245
Movie Servo AF Îp.273
Sound recording Îp.271
Manual exposure Îp.238
Digital zoom Îp.248
HDR movie shooting Îp.249
Creative filters for movies Îp.250
Video snapshot Îp.261
Time-lapse movie Îp.254
Remote control shooting Îp.382
Playback
Image review time Îp.288
Single-image display Îp.110
Shooting information Îp.349
Index display Îp.310
Image browsing
(Jump display) Îp.311
Magnified view Îp.313
Image rotation Îp.316
Rating Îp.317
Movie playback Îp.326
Slide show Îp.330
Viewing images on a TV set Îp.333
Protect Îp.336
Erasing Îp.339
Touch playback Îp.314
Print Order (DPOF) Îp.342
Photobook Set-up Îp.346

Index to Features
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Image Editing
Creative filters Îp.356
Resizing Îp.359
Cropping Îp.361
Customization
Custom Functions (C.Fn) Îp.364
My Menu Îp.373
Software
Software Start Guide Îp.444
Software Instruction
Manual Îp.446
Wi-Fi Function
ÎWi-Fi (Wireless Communication)
Function Instruction Manual

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Icons in this Manual
<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.
<W><X><Y><Z> : Indicate up, down, left, and right on the <V>
cross keys respectively.
<0> : Indicates the Setting button.
0/9/7/8: Indicates that each function remains active
for approx. 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec.
after you let go of the button.
* In addition to the above, the icons and symbols used on the camera’s buttons
and displayed on the LCD monitor are also used in this manual when discussing
relevant operations and functionality.
3: Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the
<M> button to change its settings.
O: This icon at the upper right of the page titles indicates that
the function is available only in the Creative Zone modes
(p.31).
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Troubleshooting advice.
Basic Assumptions for Operational Instructions and Notes
on Sample Photos
All operations described in this manual assume that the power switch
is set to <1> (p.42).
It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are
set to their defaults.
The illustrations in this manual describe the camera attached with the
EF-S18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens as an example.
The sample photos displayed on the camera and used in this manual
are only for illustrative purposes to show the effects more clearly.
Conventions Used in this Manual

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1
Introduction 2
Item Check List................................................................................. 3
Instruction Manuals .......................................................................... 4
Quick Start Guide ............................................................................. 6
Compatible Cards............................................................................. 8
Chapters........................................................................................... 9
Contents by Purpose...................................................................... 10
Index to Features ........................................................................... 12
Conventions Used in this Manual................................................... 15
Safety Precautions ......................................................................... 22
Handling Precautions ..................................................................... 25
Nomenclature ................................................................................. 28
Getting Started and Basic Camera Operations 35
Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 36
Installing and Removing the Battery and Card............................... 38
Using the LCD Monitor ................................................................... 41
Turning on the Power ..................................................................... 42
Setting the Date, Time, and Zone................................................... 44
Selecting the Interface Language................................................... 47
Attaching and Detaching a Lens..................................................... 48
Basic Shooting Operations............................................................. 50
Setting the Screen Display Level ................................................... 52
QQuick Control for Shooting Functions ....................................... 58
3Menu Operations and Configurations................................... 60
dOperating the Camera with Touch Screen ................................. 65
Formatting the Card ....................................................................... 68
Switching the LCD Monitor Display ................................................ 70
Contents

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Contents
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Basic Shooting and Image Playback 71
AFully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ...................72
AFull Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)..........................75
7Shooting When You Cannot Use Flash ....................................77
CCreative Auto Shooting............................................................. 78
8: Special Scene Mode ............................................................. 85
2Shooting Portraits ......................................................................87
qShooting Group Photos .............................................................88
3Shooting Landscapes ...............................................................89
5Shooting Moving Subjects ........................................................90
C Photographing Children .............................................................91
4Shooting Close-ups....................................................................92
PShooting Food ............................................................................ 93
xShooting Candlelight Portraits ...................................................94
6Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod) ....................................95
FShooting Night Scenes (Handheld)............................................96
GShooting Backlit Scenes............................................................97
vShooting with Creative Filter Effects .......................................100
QQuick Control...........................................................................106
Adjusting the Brightness ...............................................................109
xImage Playback ...................................................................... 110
Setting the AF and Drive Modes 113
f: Changing the Autofocus Operation (AF operation) ............... 114
SSelecting the AF Point ............................................................ 119
Subjects Difficult to Focus on........................................................121
MF: Manual Focus .....................................................................122
iSelecting the Drive Mode........................................................ 123
jUsing the Self-timer .................................................................125

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4Image Settings 127
Setting the Image-Recording Quality ........................................... 128
g: Setting the ISO Speed for Still Photos ................................. 132
ASelecting a Picture Style ...................................................... 135
ACustomizing a Picture Style ................................................. 138
ARegistering a Picture Style ................................................... 141
B: Matching the Light Source (White balance)......................... 143
uAdjusting the Color Tone for the Light Source......................... 147
Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast (Auto Lighting Optimizer) .. 149
Setting Noise Reduction............................................................... 150
Correction of Lens Aberrations due to Optical Characteristics..... 153
Setting the Color Reproduction Range (Color space) .................. 159
Advanced Operations for Photographic Effects 161
d: Program AE ............................................................................ 162
s: Conveying the Subject’s Movement (Shutter priority AE)..... 164
f: Changing the Depth of Field (Aperture priority AE).............. 166
Depth-of-Field Preview .............................................................. 168
a: Manual Exposure ................................................................... 169
qChanging the Metering Mode ................................................. 172
Setting the Desired Exposure Compensation ............................... 174
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ................................................. 176
ALocking the Exposure (AE Lock)............................................. 178
Mirror Lockup to Reduce Camera Vibration Blur.......................... 179
Flash Photography 181
DUsing the Built-in Flash............................................................. 182
DUsing an External Speedlite ..................................................... 187
Setting the Flash Function............................................................ 189

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Contents
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Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 195
AShooting with the LCD Monitor...............................................196
Shooting Function Settings...........................................................203
UShooting with Creative Filter Effects .......................................205
Menu Function Settings ................................................................ 209
Changing the Autofocus Operation (AF operation)....................... 211
Focusing with AF (AF method) ..................................................... 214
xShooting with the Touch Shutter ............................................. 224
gTaking a Self Portrait...............................................................226
MF: Focusing Manually.................................................................228
Shooting Movies 233
kShooting Movies .....................................................................234
Autoexposure Shooting..............................................................234
Manual Exposure Shooting ........................................................ 238
Shooting Function Settings...........................................................244
Setting the Movie Recording Size.................................................245
Using Movie Digital Zoom .............................................................248
uShooting HDR Movies .............................................................249
vShooting Movies with Creative Filter Effects ........................... 250
NShooting Time-lapse Movies................................................. 254
Shooting Video Snapshots............................................................261
Menu Function Settings ................................................................ 271
Handy Features 281
Geotagging Images....................................................................... 282
Handy Features ............................................................................287
Disabling the Beeper..................................................................287
Card Reminder...........................................................................287
Setting the Image Review Time .................................................288

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Setting the Auto Power Off Time ............................................... 288
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness....................................... 289
Creating and Selecting a Folder ................................................ 290
File Numbering Methods............................................................ 292
Setting the Copyright Information .............................................. 295
Setting the Auto Rotation of Vertical Images ............................. 297
Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings ........................... 298
Turning the LCD Monitor Off/On ................................................ 301
fAutomatic Sensor Cleaning .................................................. 302
Appending Dust Delete Data........................................................ 304
Manual Sensor Cleaning .............................................................. 306
Image Playback 309
xSearching for Images Quickly ................................................ 310
u/yMagnifying Images ............................................................. 313
dPlaying Back with the Touch Screen ........................................ 314
bRotating the Image.................................................................. 316
Setting Ratings ............................................................................. 317
Filtering Images for Playback ....................................................... 320
QQuick Control for Playback ..................................................... 322
kEnjoying Movies ..................................................................... 324
kPlaying Back Movies .............................................................. 326
XEditing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes ................................. 328
Slide Show (Auto Playback) ......................................................... 330
Viewing Images on a TV Set ........................................................ 333
KProtecting Images................................................................... 336
LErasing Images........................................................................ 339
WDigital Print Order Format (DPOF) ......................................... 342
p Specifying Images for a Photobook ......................................... 346
B: Shooting Information Display ............................................ 349