Canon EOS REBEL T1 i/EOS 500D User manual

Canon
EOS
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EOS 500rE

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS REBEL T1 i/EOS 5000 is ahigh-performance, digital single-
lens reflex camera featuring fine-detail CMOS sensor with 15.10
effective megapixels, DIGIC
4, high-precision and high-speed 9-point
AF, approx. 3.4 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and Full
HD (Full High-Definition) movie shooting.
The camera is highly responsive for shooting at anytime, provides many
features for demanding shots, and has many other features.
Take aFew Test Shots to Familiarize Yourself with the
Camera
With adigital camera, you can immediately view the image you have
captured. While reading this manual, take afew test shots and see how
they come out.
You can then better understand the camera.
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, read the Safety Warnings
(p.219,220) and Handling Precautions (p.12,13).
Testing the Camera Before Using and Liability
After shooting, playback and check whether the image has been
properly recorded.
If the camera or memory card is faulty and the
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to acomputer, 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
of people and certain subjects for anything but private
enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions,
etc., may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.
This camera is compatible with SD memory cards and SDHC
memory cards. This manual will refer to all these cards as just "card."
* The camera does not come with a card for recording images.
Please purchase it separately.
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Item Check List •••. ·.1.1 B:.:::. IIIIBI!lllIm:BIIIlI!· _
Before starting, check that all the following items have been included
with
your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
Camera
(with eyecup and
body cap)
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Battery Pack LP-E5
(with protective cover)
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Battery Charger
LC-E5/LC-E5E*
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Wide Strap
EW-1000B III
Interface Cable
IFC-200U AV
Cable
AVC-DC400
EOS DIGITAL
Solution Disk
(Software)
Software Instruction
Manual
® CD
Do'--====:::::..)
(1) Instruction Manual (this booklet)
(2)
Pocket Guide
Quick start guide to shooting.
(3) CD-ROM Guide
Guide to the provided software (EOS DIGITAL
Solution Disk) and Software Instruction Manuals.
*Battery Charger LC-E5 or LC-E5E is provided. (The LC-E5E comes with a
power cord.)
~. If you purchased aLens Kit, check that the lens is included.
$) Depending on the Lens Kit type, the lens instruction manual might also be
included.
~ Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
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l,;onventlons usea In this Manual _
Icons in this Manual
<B> : Indicates the Main Dial.
< JJJ..T > < ~~ > : Indicate the < ... :~ >cross keys.
<@> :Indicates the setting button.
04, 06, 810, 816 :Indicates that the respective function remains
active for 4sec., 6sec., 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.
m3mJ: Indicates afunction which can be changed by pressing the
<MENU> button and changing the setting.
"* :When shown on the upper right of the page, it indicates that the
function is available only
in the Creative Zone modes (p.20).
(p.**) :Reference page numbers for more information.
~~; :Tip or advice for better shooting.
? :Problem-solving advice.
__ :Warning to prevent shooting problems.
ril :Supplemental information.
Basic Assumptions
tt All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch
is already set to <ON>.
~ It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are
set to the default.
~ For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached
with an EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens.
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Chapters .•.•..• n.: •.•••• IJII.· BE.linIlIIIl'.: 1111111 .. 111 lit II·"· .·.Tm.a •.. ~··· •. · ".u.r.·· __ I _JIlL
For first-time users, chapters 1and 2explain the camera's basic
operations and shooting procedures.
Introduction
21
Camera basics.
1Getting Started
231
2Basic Shooting and Image Playback
431
Fully automatic shooting for different subjects.
3Advanced Shooting Techniques
Shooting features for specific types of subjects.
4More Advanced Techniques
Advanced shooting features.
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5Live View Shooting
Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor.
6Shooting Movies
121 I
7Handy Features
Convenient menu-based functions.
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Image Playback
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Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer 163 I
Customizing the Camera
181 I
191 I
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Reference
11
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Item Check List 3
Conventions Used in this Manual. 4
Chapters 5
Contents at aGlance 10
Handling Precautions
12
Quick Start Guide 14
Nomenclature 16
Charging the Battery 24
Installing and Removing the Battery 26
Turning on the Power 27
Setting the Date and Time 29
Selecting the Interface Language 30
Installing and Removing the
SO Card 31
Attaching and Detaching aLens 33
About the Lens Image Stabilizer 35
Basic Operation 36
~ Menu Operations 38
Formatting the Card 40
Switching the LCD Monitor Screen 42
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o Fully Automatic Shooting 44
oFull Auto Techniques 46
~l Shooting Portraits 47
~ Shooting Landscapes 48
,~ Shooting Close-ups 49
~ Shooting Moving Subjects 50
~ Shooting Portraits at Night 51
mDisabling Flash 52
~ Creative Auto Shooting 53
[8 Image Playback 56
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Contents
P: Program AE 58
ISO: Changing the ISO Speed 60
~ Using the Built-in Flash 62
AF: Changing the AF Mode 64
rn Selecting the AF Point 66
MF: Manual Focusing 67
~ Continuous Shooting 68
&Using the Self-timer 69
Setting the Image-recording Quality 70
o:~ Selecting aPicture Style 73
Tv: Action Shots 76
Av: Changing the Depth of Field 78
Depth
of Field Preview 80
M: Manual Exposure 81
A-DEP: Automatic Depth-of-Field AE 82
[$J Changing the Metering Mode 83
AvIB ~ Setting Exposure Compensation 84
Auto Exposure Bracketing 86
o:~ Customizing aPicture Style 88
o:~ Registering aPicture Style 91
Setting the Color Space 93
*AE Lock 94
*FE Lock 95
WB: Setting the White Balance 96
~~ White Balance Correction 98
Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction 1
00
@Using the Quick Control Screen 102
Preventing Camera Shake 104
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oLive View Shooting 106
oSetting Shooting Functions 108
Using AF to Focus 111
Focusing Manually
118
.'" Shooting Movies ,122
Movie Settings , ,
123
Handy Features 130
Silencing the Beeper , 130
Card Reminder 130
Setting the Image Review Time 130
Setting the Auto Power-off Time 131
Adjusting the
LCD Monitor Brightness 131
File Numbering Methods
132
Auto Rotate of Vertical Images 134
DISP. Checking Camera Settings 135
Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings 136
About Copyright Information 137
Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically 138
Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color
138
Setting the Flash 139
:0' Automatic Sensor Cleaning 142
Appending Dust Delete Data 143
Manual Sensor Cleaning 145
~ fi Searching for Images Quickly 148
G../G.. Magnified View 150
IQj Rotating the Image 151
.'" Playing Movies 152
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Slide Show (Auto Playback) 154
Viewing the Images on
TV 156
~ Protecting Images 158
lID Erasing Images 159
DISP. Shooting Information Display 161
Preparing to Print 164
t( Printing 166
Trimming the Image
171
.., Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) 173
Direct Printing with DPOF 176
~. Transferring Images to aComputer 177
Setting Custom Functions 182
Custom Function Settings 184
Registering My Menu 190
When Autofocus Fails 192
Using aHousehold Power Outlet 193
Remote Control Shooting 194
External Speedlites 196
Function Availability Table 198
Menu Settings 200
Troubleshooting Guide 203
Error Codes 209
System Map 210
Specifications 212
Index 223
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Contents at aGlance
\t Shoot automatically
i~ Shoot continuously
mp p.43 -55 (Basic Zone modes)
-7 p.47, 50, 68 (~ Continuous shooting)
\t Take a picture of myself in a group ,"'* p.69 (~ Self-timer)
~ Freeze the action
~ Blur the action ~ p.76 (Tv Shutter-priority AE)
~ Blur the background
~ Keep the background in sharp focus ~ p.78 (Av Aperture-priority AE)
if) Adjust the image brightness (exposure) ~ p.84 (Exposure compensation)
~ Shoot under low light
• Shoot without flash
~ p.44, 60, 62 (~ Flash photography)
-} p.52 (m Flash Off)
~ Photograph fireworks at night ~ p.81 (Bulb exposure)
•Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor ~ p.106 (0 Live View shooting)
• Shoot movies
• Shoot with image effects
matching the subject
", p.122 (.~ Movie shooting)
-} p.73 (Selecting a Picture Style)
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~ Make alarge size print of the picture'~ p.70 (.l, .Ill, 9)
~ Take many pictures ~ p.70 (. S, .II S)
~ Change the point of focus ~p.66 (EEl AF point selection)
•Shoot amoving subject ~. p.50, 65 (AI Servo AF)
~ View the images with the camera ~ p.56 ([8 Playback)
•Search for pictures quickly ~ p.148 (~ Index display)
tif Prevent important images
from accidental deletion
•Delete unnecessary images
•View the images on a
TV set
•Set the LCD brightness
•Print pictures easily
~ p.158 (~ Image protect)
"7 p.159 C® Delete)
"'3~ p.156 (Video OUT)
.." p.131 (LCD brightness)
~ p.163 (Direct printing)
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Handling Precautions •• III1II1III __ ... l_:r.-
Camera Care
~ This camera is aprecision 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 your nearest
Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with adry cloth. If the
camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with awell-wrung wet cloth.
wNever leave the camera near anything having astrong magnetic field such
as amagnet or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving the camera near
anything emitting strong radio waves such as alarge antenna. Strong
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.
@Do not leave the camera in excessive heat such as in acar in direct sunlight.
High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.
@The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to
disassemble the camera yourself.
@Use ablower 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 awarm room,
condensation may form on the camera and internal parts.
To prevent
condensation, first put the camera
in asealed plastic bag and let it adjust to
the warmer temperature before taking it out
of the bag.
,'0 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 the 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 acool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the
camera is
in storage, press the shutter button afew times once in awhile to
check that the camera
is still working.
~ Avoid storing the camera where there are corrosive chemicals such as a
darkroom or chemical lab.
$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 coming up, have the camera checked by your Canon
dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it
is working properly.
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Handling Precautions
LCD Monitor
i® Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision
technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there might be afew dead
pixels among the remaining 0.01 %or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying
only black or red, etc., are not amalfunction. They
do not affect the images
recorded.
®Ifthe LCD monitor is 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 afew days.
i® In low or high temperatures, the LCD monitor display may seem slow or it
might look black. 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 store or use the card near anything having astrong 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 aheat source.
~ Store the card in acase.
1% Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
Lens
After detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens Contacts
caps or put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
Cautions During Prolonged Use
If you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, or movie shooting for a
prolonged period, the camera may become hot. Although this is not a
malfunction, holding the hot camera for along period can cause slight skin
burns.
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-\ Set the lens focus mode switch
to <AF>. (p.33)
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Quick Start Guide
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Set the Mode Dial to <0> (Full
Auto). (p.44)
All the necessary camera settings will
be set automatically.
Focus 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 the subject.
11ft The shooting settings displayed on the LCD monitor will turn off
when your eye nears the viewfinder eyepiece.
1& To delete an image, see "Erasing Images" (p.159).
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Nomenclature BliR,,·JR![ ...... '.lli •••. :.::_RJ.< •. · _I •..•.• d.J!I •... ·.~.L!.L2
The names in bold indicate the parts explained up until the "Basic
Shooting and Image Playback" section.
Mode Dial (p.20)
Power switch (p.27) -
< ISO >ISO speed
setting button (p.60)
< > Main Dial -
(pA)
Red-eye
Body cap (p.33)
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_.- Built-in flash/AF-assist beam
(p.62/139)
-I -EF Lens mount index (p.33)
.,
1
.............. EF-S Lens mount index (p.33)
-- Flash-sync contacts
Depth-of-field preview
Remote control
---.-----~---+-+-H-+
terminal (p.194)
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Nomenclature
Eyecup (p.195) I
Viewfinder eyepiece I
Display-off sensor (p.138) _.
<DISP.> Shooting -----
settings display button
(p.42,135)
LCD monitor ----7!-.;-----
(p.38,131)
<~/~""""> Live View shooting/
Movie shooting/Print/Share button
(p.1
06/122/165,178)
<~> Playback button (p.56) -
1
--- Dioptric adjustment knob (p.36)
-- < Av~ > Aperture/Exposure
compensation button (p.81 /84)
<*/ ~.e. > AE lock/
FE lock
button/
Index/Reduce button
(p.94/95/148/150,
171)
-.......,....-+--+-- Card slot
cover (p.31)
DC cord hole
(p.193)
Access lamp (p.32)
Battery compartment
cover release lever (p.26)
Ǥ> Setting button (p.38)
Battery compartment cover
(p.26)
<
ill]> Erase button (p.159)
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Card slot (p.31) --:~~C)III
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< ~:~ > Cross keys (p.38) -1
< ~ WB> White balance selection button (p.96)
<..,.. .;;~ >Picture Style selection button (p. 73)
<~ Qh/~i> Drive mode selection button (p.68,69)
< ~ AF> AF mode selection button (p.64)
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Nomenclature
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Shooting Settings Display
Picture Style (p.73)···--
Metering mode (p.83)
[~D Evaluative metering
[8J Partial metering
[oJ Spot metering
[J Center-weighted
average metering
Flash exposure
compensation (p.85)
.. _ .... _ ... Shots remaining
Shots remaining during
WB bracketing
-- Self-timer countdown
-- Bulb exposure time
Highlight tone priority
(p.186)
Drive mode (p.68,69)
o Single shooting
~ Continuous shooting
&i Self-timer!
Remote control
~2 Self-timer:2 sec
~c Self-timer:Continuous
~_ ... AF mode (p.64)
ONE SHOT One-Shot AF
AI FOCUS AI Focus AF
AI SERVO AI Servo AF
MF Manual Focusing
-- ~~ Main Dial pointer (p.75)
ISO
speed (p.60)
_
...... Battery check (p.28)
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White balance (p.96) .. _._._-_ ...............
rNi!ill Auto
",-c Daylight
0"" Shade
.. Cloudy
~~;: Tungsten light
~ White fluorescent light
~ Flash
Image-recording quality (p.70)
.. -
• L Large/Fine
.II LLarge/Normal
• M Medium/Fine
.II MMedium/Normal
• S Small/Fine
.II SSmall/Normal
1m RAW
Im+. LRAW+Large/Fine
Quick Control icon I
(p.102)
r:,.-Ll Custom
~~ White balance correction (p.98)
~ White balance bracketing (p.99)
Shooting mode ----' .... ~ ..•.. ,
Aperture-
Shutter speed l
Exposure level j
indicator II
~~~~:u~:ation 1/125
amount (p.84)
AEB range (p.86)
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
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Nomenclature
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Viewfinder Information
._- < B/W >Monochrome shooting
AF point display indicator <.>
<ISO>
ISO speed
White balance
correction
<e> Focus
confirmation
light
,
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-' -Max. burst
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I L.._._._ .. ISO speed
,
L <0+> Highlight tone priority
---- Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation
amount
AEB range
Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator
< ~ > Flash-ready -I
Improper FE lock III,
warning
< ~ H>High-speed sync ----J
(FP flash)
<~*> FE lock/
FEB in-progress
< ~ >Flash exposure __ .....J
compensation
<*>AE lock/ ---
AEB in-progress
Aperture
Shutter speed .------<>---- Card full warning (FuLL)
FE lock (FEL) Card error warning (Err)
Busy (buSY) No card warning (Card)
Built-in flash recycling (~ buSY)
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
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Nomenclature
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Mode Dial
The Mode Dial has the Basic Zone modes, Creative Zone modes, and
Movie shooting mode.
Creative Zone
These modes give you more
control for shooting various
subjects.
P : Program AE (p.58)
Tv :Shutter-priority AE (p.76)
Av :Aperture-priority AE (p.78)
M : Manual exposure (p.81)
A-DEP: Automatic depth-of-field
AE (p.82)
Basic Zone
All you do is press the shutter button.
Fully-automatic shooting suitable for
the subject.
0: Full Auto (pA4)
(£!l: Creative Auto (p.53)
Image Zone
~ ~ _ _ ~ _ _ _ M m____mM _ _ _ *
~l :Portrait (pA7)
~: Landscape (pA8)
~ :Close-up (pA9)
~: Sports (p.50)
~ :Night Portrait (p.51)
I:D: Flash Off (p.52)
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