Canon EOS Rebel T1i User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
The “Quick Start Guide” and “CD-ROM Guide” are at the back of
this manual. The “Quick Start Guide” helps you start using your
new camera right away. It starts on the last page of this manual.
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D is a high-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 a Few Test Shots to Familiarize Yourself with the
Camera
With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have
captured. While reading this manual, take a few 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 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 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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Before starting, check that all the following items have been included
with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Battery Charger LC-E5 or LC-E5E is provided. (The LC-E5E comes with a
power cord.)
If you purchased a Lens 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.
Item Check List
Battery Pack LP-E5
(with protective cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E5/LC-E5E*
Interface Cable AV Cable
AVC-DC400
EOS DIGITAL
Solution Disk
(Software)
Software Instruction
Manual Instruction Manual
(this booklet)
Camera
(with eyecup and
body cap)
Wide Strap
EW-100DB III
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Icons in this Manual
<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.
<V> <U> : Indicate the <S> cross keys.
<0> : Indicates the setting button.
0, 9, 7, 8: Indicates that the respective 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 which can be changed by pressing the
<M> button and changing the setting.
M: 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.
: Supplemental information.
Basic Assumptions
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch
is already set to <1>.
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.
Conventions Used in this Manual
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For first-time users, chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s basic
operations and shooting procedures.
Chapters
Introduction
Camera basics. 2
Getting Started 23
Basic Shooting and Image Playback
Fully automatic shooting for different subjects. 43
Advanced Shooting Techniques
Shooting features for specific types of subjects. 57
More Advanced Techniques
Advanced shooting features. 75
Live View Shooting
Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor. 105
Shooting Movies 121
Handy Features
Convenient menu-based functions. 129
Image Playback 147
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer
163
Customizing the Camera 181
Reference 191
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Introduction
Item Check List.................................................................................................. 3
Conventions Used in this Manual ...................................................................... 4
Chapters............................................................................................................ 5
Contents at a Glance....................................................................................... 10
Handling Precautions ...................................................................................... 12
Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................ 14
Nomenclature .................................................................................................. 16
Getting Started 23
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 SD Card ............................................................. 31
Attaching and Detaching a Lens ..................................................................... 33
About the Lens Image Stabilizer...................................................................... 35
Basic Operation............................................................................................... 36
3Menu Operations................................................................................... 38
Formatting the Card......................................................................................... 40
Switching the LCD Monitor Screen.................................................................. 42
Basic Shooting and Image Playback 43
1Fully Automatic Shooting........................................................................... 44
1Full Auto Techniques................................................................................. 46
2Shooting Portraits....................................................................................... 47
3Shooting Landscapes................................................................................ 48
4Shooting Close-ups .................................................................................... 49
5Shooting Moving Subjects......................................................................... 50
6Shooting Portraits at Night ......................................................................... 51
7Disabling Flash.......................................................................................... 52
CCreative Auto Shooting ............................................................................. 53
xImage Playback......................................................................................... 56
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3Advanced Shooting Techniques 57
d: Program AE................................................................................................58
Z:Changing the ISO Speed .........................................................................60
DUsing the Built-in Flash ................................................................................62
E: Changing the AF Mode .............................................................................64
SSelecting the AF Point ...............................................................................66
MF: Manual Focusing ...................................................................................67
iContinuous Shooting ..................................................................................68
jUsing the Self-timer ....................................................................................69
Setting the Image-recording Quality.................................................................70
ASelecting a Picture Style ..........................................................................73
More Advanced Techniques 75
s: Action Shots .............................................................................................76
f: Changing the Depth of Field ....................................................................78
Depth of Field Preview..................................................................................80
a: Manual Exposure.......................................................................................81
8: Automatic Depth-of-Field AE................................................................82
qChanging the Metering Mode.....................................................................83
OySetting Exposure Compensation ........................................................84
Auto Exposure Bracketing................................................................................86
ACustomizing a Picture Style .....................................................................88
ARegistering a Picture Style.......................................................................91
Setting the Color Space ...................................................................................93
AAE Lock ......................................................................................................94
AFE Lock.......................................................................................................95
B: Setting the White Balance .......................................................................96
2 White Balance Correction ..........................................................................98
Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction .........................................................100
0Using the Quick Control Screen...............................................................102
Preventing Camera Shake .............................................................................104
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Live View Shooting 105
ALive View Shooting.................................................................................. 106
ASetting Shooting Functions ..................................................................... 108
Using AF to Focus......................................................................................... 111
Focusing Manually......................................................................................... 118
Shooting Movies 121
kShooting Movies...................................................................................... 122
Movie Settings............................................................................................... 123
Handy Features 129
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
BChecking 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
fAutomatic Sensor Cleaning ................................................................... 142
Appending Dust Delete Data......................................................................... 143
Manual Sensor Cleaning ............................................................................... 145
Image Playback 147
HISearching for Images Quickly.............................................................. 148
u/yMagnified View.................................................................................... 150
bRotating the Image................................................................................... 151
kPlaying Movies ........................................................................................ 152
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Slide Show (Auto Playback)...........................................................................154
Viewing the Images on TV .............................................................................156
KProtecting Images.....................................................................................158
LErasing Images .........................................................................................159
BShooting Information Display ................................................................161
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer 163
Preparing to Print ...........................................................................................164
wPrinting......................................................................................................166
Trimming the Image ....................................................................................171
WDigital Print Order Format (DPOF) ...........................................................173
Direct Printing with DPOF ..............................................................................176
dTransferring Images to a Computer.........................................................177
Customizing the Camera 181
Setting Custom Functions ..............................................................................182
Custom Function Settings ..............................................................................184
Registering My Menu .....................................................................................190
Reference 191
When Autofocus Fails ....................................................................................192
Using a Household 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
CD-ROM Guide..............................................................................................230
Quick Start Guide...........................................................................................242
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Contents at a Glance
Shooting
Shoot automatically Îp.43 - 55 (Basic Zone modes)
Shoot continuously Îp.47, 50, 68 ( i Continuous shooting)
Take a picture of myself in a group Îp.69 (jSelf-timer)
Freeze the action
Blur the action Îp.76 (sShutter-priority AE)
Blur the background
Keep the background in sharp focus Îp.78 (fAperture-priority AE)
Adjust the image brightness (exposure) Îp.84 (Exposure compensation)
Shoot under low light Îp.44, 60, 62 ( D Flash photography)
Shoot without flash Îp.52 (7Flash Off)
Photograph fireworks at night Îp.81 (Bulb exposure)
Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor Îp.106 (ALive View shooting)
Shoot movies Îp.122 (kMovie shooting)
Image Quality
Shoot with image effects
matching the subject Îp.73
(Selecting a Picture Style)
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