Canon EOS REBEL T2I User manual

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Advanced Shooting
This chapter buitds on the previous chapter and
introduces more ways to shoot creatively.
_ The first half of this chapter explains how to use the <Tv>
<Av > < M > <A-DEP> modes on the Mode Dial. Except for
<A-D[P>, all the shooting modes can be used in
combination with the functions introduced in Chapter 3.
_ The second half of this chapter, starting with "Changing the
Metering Mode" explains the methods to adjust the
exposure and the Picture Styles. All the functions
introduced in this chapter can also be used with the <P>
(Program AE) mode introduced in Chapter 3.
_ About the Main Diat Pointer
The pointer icon <_> displayed
together with the shutter speed, aperture
setting, or exposure compensation
amount indicates that you can turn the
<_ > dial to adjust the respective
setting.

Tv' Action Shots
You can either freeze the action or create motion blur with the <Tv>
(Shutter-priority AE) mode on the Mode Dial.
*<Tv> standsfor Time value.
Frozen action Blurred motion
(Slow shutter speed: 1/30 sec.)(Fast shutter speed: 1/2000 sec.)
Set the Mode Dial to <Tv>.
_j, Set the desired shutter speed.
i ® See "Shooting Tips" for advice on
setting the shutter speed.
® Turning the <_> dial to the right
sets a faster shutter speed, and
turning it to the left sets a slower one.
Take the picture.
® When you focus and press the
shutter button completely, the picture
will be taken at the selected shutter
speed.
The LCB monitor displays the shutteE speed as a fraction. However, the
viewfinder displays only the denom!natoE. Also, 'Q,!51!indicates 0.5 sec, and
,15"" is 15 sec.
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Tv: Action Shots
#_.'- Shooting Tips
®_To freeze the action or moving subject.
Use a fast shutter speed such as 114000 sec. to 11500 sec.
_To blur a running child or animaJ giving the impression of fast
movement.
Use a medium shutter speed such as 1/250 sec. to 1130 sec. Follow
the moving subject through the viewfinder and press the shutter
button to take the picture. If you use a telephoto lens, hold it steady
to prevent camera shake.
®_How to bJur aflowing river or water fountain,
Use a slow shutter speed of 1/15 sec. or slower. Use a tripod to
prevent camera shake.
®_Set the shutter speed so that the aperture dispJay does not
blink inthe vJewfindero
If you press the shutter button haFway and change
the shutter speed while the aperture is displayed,
the aperture display will also change to maintain the
same exposure (amount of light reaching the image
sensor). If you exceed the adjustable aperture
range, the aperture display will blink to indicate that
the standard exposure cannot be obtained.
If the exposure will be too dark, the maximum aperture (smallest
number) will blink, if this happens, turn the <_> dial to the left to
set a slower shutter speed or increase the ISO speed.
If the exposure will be too bright, the minimum aperture (highest
number) will blink. If this happens, turn the <_ > dial to the right to
set a faster shutter speed or decrease the ISO speed.
Using the Built_in Flash
To obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set
automatically (autoflash exposure) to match the automatically-set
aperture. The flash sync speed can be set from 11200 sec. to 30 sec.
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Av' Changing the Depth of Field
To obtain a blurry background or to make everything near and far look
sharp, set the Mode Dial to <Av> (Aperture-priority AE) to adjust the
depth of field (range of acceptable focus),
*<Av > standsfor Aperture value which isthe size ofthe diaphragm hole inside
the lens.
Blurred backgroundSharp foreground and background
(With a high aperture f-number: f/32) (With a low aperture f-number: f/5.6)
" I Set the Mode Dial to <Av>.
2Set the desired aperture.
® The higher the aperture f-number, the
sharper the picture will look with a
wider depth of field.
® Turning the <_> dial to the dght will
set a higher f-number, and turning it
to the left will set a lower f-number.
Take the picture.
® Focus and press the shutter button
completely. The picture will be taken
with the selected aperture.
The higher the f-number, the smaller the aperture opening will be. "The
apertures displayed wi!! differ depending on the lens. _fno lens is attached to
the camera, '!0O, wi!! be displayed for the aperture,
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Av : Changing the Depth of Field
Cd-'-shootingTips
_ When using an aperture with a high f-number, note that camera
shake can occur in Jow light scenes.
A higher aperture #number will make the shutter speed slower.
Under low light, the shutter speed can be as long as 30 sec. In such
cases, increase the ISO speed and hold the camera steady or use a
tdpod.
_ The depth of fieJd depends not on?y on the aperture, but also
the lens and subject distance.
Since wide-angle lenses have a wide depth of field (range of
acceptable focus infront of and behind the point of focus), you need
not set a high aperture #number to obtain a sharp picture from the
foreground to the background. On the other hand, a telephoto lens
has a narrow depth of field.
And the closer the subject, the narrower the depth of field. A farther
subject will have a wider depth of field.
®_Set the aperture so that the shutter speed display does not
blink in the viewfindero
If you press the shutter button halfway and change
the aperture while the shutter speed is displayed,
the shutter speed display will also change to
maintain the same exposure (amount of light
reaching the image sensor). If you exceed the
adjustable shutter speed range, the shutter speed
display will blink to indicate that the standard
exposure cannot be obtained.
If the picture will be too dark, the "30'"' (30 sec.) shutter speed
display will blink. Ifthis happens, turn the <_ > dial to the lef_to set
a lower aperture f-number or increase the ISO speed.
If the picture will be too bdght, the "4000" (1/4000 sec.) shutter
speed display will blink. If this happens, turn the <_> dial to the
dght to set a higher aperture #number or decrease the ISO speed.
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Av : Changing the Depth of Field
Using the Built,in Flash
To obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set
automatically to match the set aperture (autoflash exposure). The
shutter speed will be set automatically between 11200 sec. - 30 sec. to
suit the scene's brightness.
In low light, the main subject is exposed with the automatic flash, and
the background is exposed with a slow shutter speed set automatically.
Both the subject and background look properly exposed (automatic
slow-speed flash sync). If you are handholding the camera, keep it
steady to prevent camera shake. Using a tripod is recommended.
If you do not want a slow shutter speed to be used, set the [_ Custom
Functions (CoFn)] menu's [Flash synco speed in Av mode] to [1: 1t
200-1160 sec. auto] or [2:1/200 sec. (fixed)] (p.192).
Depth of Field Preview_
Press the depth=of=field preview button
to stop down to the lens's current
aperture setting. You can then check the
depth of field (range of acceptable focus)
through the viewfinder.
The depth_0f-field effect Can be Clearly seen on the Live View image as you
change the aperture and press the depth-of-fie!d preview button (p,112),
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M' Manual Exposure
You can set both the shutter speed and aperture manually as desired.
With flash, the flash exposure will be set automatically to match the
aperture that was set. The flash sync speed can be set within 1/200
sec. to 1/30 sec. or to bulb.
* <M> stands for Manual.
Set the Mode Dial to <M>.
<_>+<_>
Standard exposure index ,33
Exposure level mark
Set the shutter speed and
aperture.
® To set the shutter speed, turn the
<_> dial.
® To set the aperture, hold down the
<Av_> button and turn the <_>
dial.
Set the exposure and take the
picture.
® The exposure level indicator in the
viewfinder indicates the exposure
level up to _+2stops from the standard
exposure index at the center. While
you change the shutter speed and
aperture, the exposure level mark will
move. You can decide which
exposure level to set. If the amount
set exceeds _+2stops, the end of the
exposure level indicator will display
<4>or <_>.
e ifih_[_,:AutoLig,ti,gopi_miz_,iip:i03)_Seit0anYihing0thOrth_n
[Disable], the image may still lookbright even if a darkerexposure has been
set.
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M: Manual Exposure
Bulb Exposures
In step 2 on the preceding page, turn the
<_> dial to the left to set <BULB>. A
bulb exposure keeps the shutter open for
as long as you hold down the shutter
button. It can be used to photograph
fireworks, etc. The elapsed exposure
time will be displayed on the LCD
monitor.
,® Since bulb exposures produce more noise than usual, the image might
look a little gra ny
You can reduce this noise by setting the [9=- Custom Functions (C.Fn)]
menu's [Long exp. noise reduction] to [1: Autoj or [2: On] (p=193).
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For bulb exposures, using a tripod and Remote Switch (p.204,205) is
recommended.
_}.You can also use a remo_e controller (sold separately, p.204) for I:UIO
exposures. When you press the remo-[e comforter's transmit button, the
DUIDexposure will start _mmedlate_y or 2 sec. later. Press the button
again to stop the bulb exposure.

A-DEP:Automatic Depth-of°Field AE
Objects in the foreground and background will be in focus automatically,
All the AF points will function to detect the subject, and the aperture
required to attain the necessary depth of field will be set automatically,
* <AoDEP>standsfor Auto-Depth of field,This mode sets thedepth of field
automatically.
..................................................Set the Mode Dial to <A-DEP>.
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Focus the subject.
_ Aim the AF points over the subjects
and press the shutter button halfway
(¢4).
e_All the subjects covered by the AF
points flashing in red will be in focus.
Take the picture.
_ The aperture display in the viewfinder blinks.
The exposure is correct, but the desired depth of field cannot be
obtained. Either use a wide-angle lens or move farther away from
the subjects.
®_The shutter speed display in the viewfinder blinks.
If the "30'"' shutter speed blinks, it means that the subject is too dark.
Increase the ISO speed. If the "4000" shutter speed blinks, it means
that the subject is too bright. Decrease the ISO speed.
_ A slow shutter speed has been set.
Use a tripod to steady the camera.
®_I want to use flash.
Flash can be used, however, the result will be the same as using the
<P> mode with flash. The desired depth of field will not be obtained.
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E_] Changing the Metering Mode*
The metering mode measures the subject's brightness to determine the
correct exposure. Normally, evaluative metering is recommended.
_ Select [Metering mode].
® Under the [_:] tab, select [Metering
mode], then press <_>.
_ et the metering mode.
® Press the <_ > key to select the
metering mode, then press <_>.
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E_] Evaluative metering
This is an all-around metering mode suited for
portraits and even backlit subjects. The camera
sets the exposure automatically to suit the
scene. This metering mode is set automatically
in Basic Zone modes.
Ed3Partial metering
Effective when the background is much brighter
than the subject due to backlighting, etc. The
gray area in the figure iswhere the brightness is
metered to obtain the standard exposure.
[o] Spot metering
This is for metering a specific part of the subject
or scene. The gray area in the left figure is
where the brightness is metered to obtain the
standard exposure. This metering mode is for
advanced users.
[[3 Center-weighted average metering
The brightness is metered at the center and
then averaged for the entire scene. This
metering mode is for advanced users.

Setting Exposure Compensation _
Av_ Setting Exposure Compensation
Set exposurecompensationif the exposure(withoutflash) does notcomeoutas
desired,Thisfeaturecan beused in CreativeZone modes(except< M >). Although
you can set theexposurecompensationupto +5stops in 1/3=stopincrements,the
exposurecompensationindicator inthe viewfindercan onlydisplaythe settingupto
+2stop& Ifyou wanttoset theexposurecompensationbeyond+2 stops,you should
followthe instructionsfor [t_: Exp. eompJAEB] on page89.
Increasedexposureforabrighterimage
Making it brighter:
Hold down the <Av_> button and
turn the <_> dial to the right.
(Increased exposure)
Making it darker:
Hold down the <Av_> button and
turn the <_> dial to the left.
(Decreased exposure)
Decreasedexposurefor adarkerimage
Dark exposure
_:*,As shown in the figure, the exposure
level is displayed on the LCD monitor
and in the viewfinder.
_ After taking the picture, hoJd down
the <Av_> button and turn the
<_> dial to reset the exposure
compensation to zero,
Brighter with increased exposure
_ If theamount Setexceeds _+2stops, the endOfthe exposurelevel indicator
will display <4> or <_,>.
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Setting Exposure Compensation*
Flash E×posure Compensation*
Set flash exposure compensation if the flash exposure of the subject
does not come out as desired. You can set the flash exposure
compensation up to _+2stops in ll3-stop increments.
IDisplay the Quick Control screen.
® With the shooting settings displayed,
press the <[_[]> button (p.38).
_y,,The Quick Control screen will activate
(610).
$emect [_].
_, Press the <_', > key to select [_*].
_ [FJash exposure comp.] will be
displayed at the bottom.
Set the flash exposure
compensation amount.
® Tomaketheflashexposurebrighter,turnthe
<_ > dialtotheright.(Increasedexposure)
Ortomakeit darker,turnthe <_ > dialto
theleft.(Decreasedexposure)
_, When you press the shutter button halfway, the <_> wiii appear in
the viewfinder.
® After taking the picture, do steps t to 3to return the flash
exposure compensation amount to zero.
_"_ Ifthe [_: Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.103) is set to anything o[ner than
[Disable], the image may }ook bright even if a aecreaseGexposure
compensationor flash exposure compensation has been set.
] _ You can also se_ aria cancel the flash exposure compensation with the
[_" Flash controm] menu's [Built-in flash func. setting] option. Selec[
[Flash exp, comp] (p. I49).
® The exposure compensauon can aJso be set with the [_: Expo. compJ
AEB] menu (p.89).
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Auto Exposure Bracketing*
TMs feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the
exposure automatically with three shots (-+2stops in lt3-stop
increments) as shown below. You can then choose the best exposure.
This is called AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing).
Standard exposure Darker exposure
(Decreased exposure)
AEB amount
Brighter exposure
(Increased exposure)
Select [Expo. ¢omp./AEB].
® Under the [t_=] tab, select [E×po.
comp./AEB], then press <_>.
._}_ Set the AEB amount°
® Turn the <_> dial to set the AEB
amount.
® Press the <4_> key to set the
exposure compensation amount. If
AEB is combined with exposure
compensation, AEB will be applied
centering on the exposure
compensation amount.
® Press <_> to set it.
® When you press the shutter button
halfway, the AEB amount will be
displayed on the LCD monitor.
_:_ Take the picture.
® Focus and press the shutter button
completely. The three bracketed
shots will be taken in tMs sequence:
Standard exposure, decreased
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Auto Exposure Bracketing*
Canceling AEB
® Follow steps 1 and 2 to turn off the AEB amount display=
® The AEB setting wiii be canceled automatically if the power switch is
set to <OFF>, flash recycling iscomplete, etc=
"_.'= Shooting Tips
® Using AEB with continuous shooting.
if <Djj> continuous shooting (p=70) has been set and you press the
shutter button completely, the three bracketed shots wiii be taken
continuously in this sequence: Standard exposure, decreased
exposure, and increased exposure=
® Using AEB with <Fq> single shooting.
Press the shutter button three times to take the three bracketed
shots= The three bracketed shots wiii be exposed in the following
sequence: Standard exposure, decreased exposure, and increased
exposure=
® Using AEB with exposure compensation.
Centering on the exposure compensation amount, AEB wiii be
applied.
® Using AEB with the self-timer or wireless remote control.
With the self=timer or wireless remote control (<_®> or <®2>), you
can take three continuous shots= With <®c> set, the number of
continuous shots wiii be three times the number set (p=57)=
!f the [_: Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.103) menu is set t0 0ther than
[Disable], the AEBIs effect might be minimal
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_.~ Customizing a Picture Style _
You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters
like [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test
shots. To customize [Monochrome], see page 93.
Select [Picture Style].
® Under the [t_:] tab, select [Picture
Sty[el, then press <_>.
_y,,The Picture Style selection screen will
appear.
2Select a Picture Style.
® Select a Picture Style, then press the
<D[SR> button.
_y,,The Detail set. screen will appear.
Select aparameter.
_y,,Select a parameter such as
[Sharpness], then press <_>.
,Set the parameter.
® Press the <_> key to adjust the
parameter as desired, then press
® Press the <MENU> button to save
the adjusted parameters. The Picture
Style selection screen will reappear.
_y,,Any parameter settings different from
the default will be displayed in blue.
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_;_ Customizing a Picture Style*
Parameter Settings and Effects
Sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
To make it less sharp, set it toward the t_l end. The closer it is to t_l
the softer the image wiii look.
To make it sharper, set it toward the _! end. The closer it is to _! the
sharper the image wiii look.
_) Contrast
Adjusts the image contrast and the vividness of coJors.
To decrease the contrast, set it toward the minus end. The closer it is
to 5, the blander the image wiii look.
To increase the contrast, set it toward the plus end. The closer it is to
5, the crisper the image will look.
_½Saturation
The image's color saturation can be adjusted.
To decrease the color saturation, set it toward the minus end.
The closer it is to 5, the more diluted the colors will look.
To increase the color saturation, set it toward the plus end. The
closer it is to _1, the bolder the colors will look.
_;) Color tone
The skin tones can be adjusted.
To make the skin tone redder, set it toward the minus end. The closer
it is to 5, the redder the skin tone will look.
To make the skin tone less red, set it toward the plus end. The closer
it is to _1, the more yellow the skin tone will look.
_ By Selecting [Befault set.] in step 3, You Can revert the respective
Picture Style to its default parameter settings,
¢_ "The above adjustments wiii net be applied t° the Picture Styles used !n
the <_}> (Creative Auto) mode,
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_[._ Customizing a Picture Style*
Monochrome Aejustment
For Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in
addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast] explained on the preceding
page.
_) FHter Effect
With a filter effect applied to a
monochrome image, you can make
white clouds or green trees stand out
more.
N: None Normal black-and-white image with no filter effects,
The blue sky will look more natural, and the white clouds will look
Ye: Yellow crisper.
The blue sky will look slightly darker, The sunset will look more
Or: Orange brilliant,
The blue sky will look quite dark. Fall leaves will look crisper and
R: Red brighter.
Skin tones and lips will look fine. Tree leaves will look crisper and
G: Green brighter.
Increasing the [Contrast] will make the fi!ter effect mare pronounced.
(_)Toning Effect By applying a toning effect, you can
create a monochrome image in that
color. It can make the image look more
impressive.
The following can be selected: [N:None]
[S:Sepia] [B:B(ue] [P:PurpJe]
[G:Green].
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,>,,~ Registering a Picture Style _
You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape],
adjust its parameters as desired and register it under [User Def. 1],
[User Def. 2], or [User Defo 3].
You can create Picture Styles whose parameter settings such as for
sharpness and contrast are different. You can also adjust the
parameters of a Picture Style which has been registered to the camera
with the provided software.
_ Select [Picture Style].
® Under the [t_:] tab, select [Picture
Style], then press <_>.
_y,,The Picture Style selection screen will
appear.
_9_ Select [User Def.].
® Select [User Def. *], then press the
<DISR> button.
_y,,The Detail set. screen will appear.
Press <_>.
® With [Picture StyJe] selected, press
_ Select the base Picture Style.
® Press the <AY> key to select the
base Picture Style, then press <_>.
® To adjust the parameters of a Picture
Style which has been registered to
the camera with the provided
software, select the Picture Style
here.
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_:,_ Registeringa PictureStyle"_
5 eJect a parameter.
® Select a parameter such as
[Sharpness], then press <_>.
Set the parameter.
® Press the <_> key to adjust the
parameter as desired, then press
For details, see "Customizing a
Picture Style" on pages 91o93.
® Press the <MENU> button to register
the new Picture Style. The Picture
Style selection screen will then
reappear.
_y,,The base Picture Style will be
indicated on the right of [User Def. *].
_y,,The name of the Picture Style having
any modified settings (different from
the default) registered under [User
Def. *] will be displayed in blue.
@If a Picture Style has already been registered under [User Defo _],
cnanging the base Picture Style in step 4 will nullify the parame[er
settings of the registered Picture Style.
If you execute [CJear aH camera settings] (p.144), all the [User Def. *]
settings will revert to the default
To shoot with the registered Picture Style. follow step 2 on page 75 to select
[User Def. *] ann then SHOO[.
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