Canon Eos rebel T3 User manual

Cannon Camera User guide
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Camera Cable—USB to computer
You are supplied with a USB cable that connects the camera to the computer.
It has a yellow C sticker on it. Insert it into the body of the camera where the
corresponding Yellow C sticker is located.
Insert cable Here

The other end of the yellow C cable should be already inserted into
the back of your computer or laptop, but do check it to be sure
that it is secure.

Power Supply cable
The power supply cable will be already be plugged into the
power pack located on the lower back section of the camera
case. Check it to be sure is it secure. The other end of the cord
clicks into the battery cartridge that is inserted into the bottom
of your camera.

Power Supply to Camera Continued
Remove the power pack from the camera, insert the tip of the power
supply cable into the power pack and then reinsert it into the bottom of
the camera. A gray clip on one side of the power pack compartment can
be gently pushed back to allow for insertion of the power pack.
* Note, make sure this cord is removed before putting on the system door!
Damage to this adapter will mean down time.
Gray Clip

Sync Cable for Flash
The third and final cable that connects to your camera is the
sync cable for the flash. It is labeled with a green C. It
connects to the hot shoe on the top of your camera and is
found in the compartment that the camera was packed in.

The other end of the
flash sync cable is
inserted into the back
of the flash. Several
flash models are shown
below. Your sync cable
is stored in the bin
with your flash.

Camera Settings
You are now ready to turn the camera on. The On/Off button is a switch right next
to the mode button. The mode dial should be in MANUAL mode. You must have the
camera on M for manual mode or the lighting will not be correct.
On/Off switch
Mode Dial—line up M with
white line on camera body

Your camera is preset to a shutter speed of 125 and an F-stop of 8. Your F-stop
may change, depending on your lighting situation, but the shutter speed should
remain on 125. To see these settings click on the Display button on the back of
your camera.

Setting Shutter Speed
After clicking the Display button , the back of the camera
will light up and the shutter speed and F-stop will show
on the top of the screen. The shutter speed will be
highlighted with two yellow arrows. To change this
setting, roll the Main Command dial right or left. A
shutter of 1/125 is suggested.
Main Command
Dial

Setting the F-Stop
To adjust the F-stop on the camera, click on the AV button on the
back of the camera. Hold that button down while turning the Main
Command dial, and it will change your F-stop. The higher the F-
stop number, the darker your picture will get. If the screen goes
dark, click the Display button again to activate it.
Click and hold the AV button to
change F-Stop
When the F-Stop shows two yellow arrows
in the box, hold the AV button down and
turn the Main Command dial to adjust.
Main
Command
Dial

Gray Card Program–Automatic F-Stop adjustment
The F-Stop can always be adjusted manually, however the Gray Card
Program, on your photo software, will adjust your F-stop automatically for
the best exposure in your environment. ( click on Show Menu, then click
on the Adjust Color and Lights tab)
**See the RPS software tutorial for complete instructions on the Gray
Card program.

Focus Modes
To set the camera to autofocus mode, click the switch on the side of the lens
to AF. Your camera may be set to MF when shipped, ( for manual focus) but
autofocus can be used if preferred. *Note, if using touchscreen to take a
picture, the focus setting must always be Manual. Using autofocus requires
pressing the shutter button on the camera body to take a picture. Never use
touchscreen when set to auto-focus.
Autofocus Switch

Focusing the camera in manual mode
For manual focus, look through the viewfinder and make sure that the area
inside the lens looks clear. The numbers on the lower bottom of the inside
screen should appear sharp to your eye. If they do not, adjust the diopter,
to the right of the viewfinder, until the numbers inside the lens look sharp.
This sets the optics of the camera to your eye, and may differ for other
photographers.
Diopter
Make sure numbers here appear
sharp to your eye.

Focusing and Zooming the lens
The larger ring on any lens is always the zoom adjustment. Zoom can be used
with manual or autofocus. The Focal adjustment ring at the end of the lens can
only be used when in Manual focus.
The larger ring on the lens will zoom
the subject in and out.
Focal adjustment

Look through the lens and center your picture like the sample below. Zoom
in closely to Santa and child to create a portrait. Avoid zooming back too
far, or many unwanted elements in the mall may become part of your
picture.
Your image, when printed, should look bright and clear. If you are not
satisfied with the quality of your image, please call Tech Support for help.

This concludes the Cannon Camera Tutorial
Additional setup information along with a troubleshooting guide are
available on Schoox online training, and within the help menu on your
photo software.
Please call tech support with any questions you may have.
1-800-969-2440