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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Make a large size print of the picture Îp.70 (73, 83, 1)
Take many pictures Îp.70 (76, 86)
Focusing
Change the point of focus Îp.66 (SAF point selection)
Shoot a moving subject Îp.50, 65 (AI Servo AF)
Playback
View the images with the camera Îp.56 (xPlayback)
Search for pictures quickly Îp.148 (HIndex display)
Prevent important images
from accidental deletion Îp.158 (KImage protect)
Delete unnecessary images Îp.159 (LDelete)
View the images on a TV set Îp.156 (Video OUT)
Set the LCD brightness Îp.131 (LCD brightness)
Printing
Print pictures easily Îp.163 (Direct printing)
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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 your nearest
Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry 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.
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 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 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 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.
Handling Precautions
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Handling Precautions
LCD Monitor
Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision
technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there might be a few dead
pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying
only black or red, etc., are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images
recorded.
If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged 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.
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 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, attach the lens
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 a long period can cause slight skin burns.
About smear 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. In case visible
spots still remain after the automatic sensor cleaning, having the sensor cleaned
by a Canon Service Center is recommended.
Contacts
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Quick Start Guide
1Insert the battery. (p.26)
To charge the battery, see page 24.
2Attach the lens. (p.33)
When attaching an EF-S lens, align it
with the white index on the camera.
For other lenses, align it with the red
index.
3Set the lens focus mode switch
to <AF>. (p.33)
4Open the slot cover and
insert a card. (p.31)
With the card’s label facing
you, insert it into the slot.
5Set the power switch to <1>.
(p.27)
When the LCD monitor displays the
Date/Time setting screen, see page
29.
For EF-S lens
For EF lens
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Quick Start Guide
6Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full
Auto). (p.44)
All the necessary camera settings will
be set automatically.
7Focus 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.
8Take the picture. (p.37)
Press the shutter button completely to
take the picture.
9Review the picture. (p.130)
The captured image will be displayed
for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
To display the image again, press the
<x> button (p.56).
The shooting settings displayed on the LCD monitor will turn off
when your eye nears the viewfinder eyepiece.
To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.159).
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The names in bold indicate the parts explained up until the “Basic
Shooting and Image Playback” section.
Nomenclature
Mode Dial (p.20)
Power switch (p.27)
<Z> ISO speed
setting button (p.60)
<6> Main Dial
(p.4)
Shutter button
(p.37)
Red-eye
reduction/
Self-timer
lamp (p.63/69)
Remote control
sensor
(p.104,194)
Grip
Mirror (p.104,145)
Contacts (p.13)
Lens mount
Lens lock pin Depth-of-field preview
button (p.80)
Lens release button
(p.34)
Terminal
cover
<D> Flash
button (p.62)
Strap mount
(p.23)
<V> Focal plane
mark (p.49)
Hot shoe (p.196)
Flash-sync contacts
EF-S Lens mount index (p.33)
EF Lens mount index (p.33)
Built-in flash/AF-assist beam
(p.62/139)
Remote control
terminal (p.194)
Audio/video OUT/
Digital terminal (p.156,164,177)
HDMI mini OUT
terminal (p.157)
Microphone
(p.124)
Body cap (p.33)
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Nomenclature
Eyecup (p.195)
Viewfinder eyepiece
Display-off sensor (p.138)
<B> Shooting
settings display button
(p.42,135)
<M> Menu
button (p.38)
<A/l> Live View shooting/
Movie shooting/Print/Share button
(p.106/122/165,178)
LCD monitor
(p.38,131)
Tripod socket
<x> Playback button (p.56)
<0> Setting button (p.38)
<S> Cross keys (p.38)
<WB> White balance selection button (p.96)
<XA> Picture Style selection button (p.73)
<Yi/Q> Drive mode selection button (p.68,69)
<ZE> AF mode selection button (p.64)
Card slot (p.31)
Dioptric adjustment knob (p.36)
<O> Aperture/Exposure
compensation button (p.81/84)
<A/I> AE lock/
FE lock button/
Index/Reduce button
(p.94/95/148/150,171)
<S/u>
AF point selection/
Magnify button
(p.66/150,171)
Card slot
cover (p.31)
DC cord hole
(p.193)
Access lamp (p.32)
Battery compartment
cover release lever (p.26)
Battery compartment cover
(p.26)
<L> Erase button (p.159)
Speaker
(p.152)
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Shooting Settings Display
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
Aperture
Shots remaining
Self-timer countdown
Bulb exposure time
ISO speed (p.60)
cMain Dial pointer (p.75)
White balance (p.96)
Q Auto
W Daylight
E Shade
R Cloudy
Y Tungsten light
U White fluorescent light
I Flash
O Custom
2White balance correction (p.98)
BWhite balance bracketing (p.99)
Shots remaining during
WB bracketing
AF mode (p.64)
XOne-Shot AF
9AI Focus AF
ZAI Servo AF
gManual Focusing
Metering mode (p.83)
q
Evaluative metering
wPartial metering
rSpot metering
eCenter-weighted
average metering
Shutter speed
Shooting mode
Exposure level
indicator
Exposure
compensation
amount (p.84)
AEB range (p.86)
Flash exposure
compensation (p.85)
Highlight tone priority
(p.186)
Quick Control icon
(p.102)
Drive mode (p.68,69)
uSingle shooting
iContinuous shooting
QSelf-timer/
Remote control
lSelf-timer:2 sec
qSelf-timer:Continuous
Battery check (p.28)
zxcn
Picture Style (p.73)
Image-recording quality (p.70)
73 Large/Fine
83 Large/Normal
74 Medium/Fine
84 Medium/Normal
76 Small/Fine
86 Small/Normal
1 RAW
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Nomenclature
Viewfinder Information
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
Aperture
AF point display indicator < >
AF points
<Z>
ISO speed
<o> Focus
confirmation
light
Max. burst
White balance
correction
ISO speed
< 0 > Monochrome shooting
Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amount
AEB range
Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator
Card full warning (FuLL)
Card error warning (Err)
No card warning (Card)
<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)
Focusing screen
Spot metering circle
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Mode Dial
The Mode Dial has the Basic Zone modes, Creative Zone modes, and
Movie shooting mode.
Basic Zone
All you do is press the shutter button.
Fully-automatic shooting suitable for
the subject.
1: Full Auto (p.44)
C: Creative Auto (p.53)
Creative Zone
These modes give you more
control for shooting various
subjects.
d: Program AE (p.58)
s: Shutter-priority AE (p.76)
f
: Aperture-priority AE (p.78)
a: Manual exposure (p.81)
8: Automatic depth-of-field
AE (p.82)
Image Zone
2: Portrait (p.47)
3: Landscape (p.48)
4: Close-up (p.49)
5: Sports (p.50)
6: Night Portrait (p.51)
7: Flash Off (p.52)
k: Movie shooting
(p.121)
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