Canon EOS Rebel T4i 18-135mm IS STM Lens Kit User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
The “Software Start Guide” is included at the end of this manual.
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The EOS REBEL T4i/EOS 650D is a high-performance, digital single-
lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx.
18.00 effective megapixels, DIGIC 5, high-precision and high-speed
9-point AF, approx. 5 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and
Full High-Definition (Full HD) movie shooting.
The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation, and provides
many features for demanding shots.
Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further
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, first read the “Safety
Warnings” (p.343, 344) and “Handling Precautions” (p.16, 17).
Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability
After shooting, play images back and check whether they have 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 or copyrighted music and images with music in the memory
card for anything other than private enjoyment. Also be aware that
certain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit photography
even for private enjoyment.
Introduction
This camera is compatible with SD memory cards, SDHC memory
cards, and SDXC memory cards. In this manual, “card” refers to all
these cards.
*The camera does not come with a card for recording images/
movies. Please purchase it separately.
Cards that can record movies
When shooting movies, use a large-capacity SD card rated SD Speed Class 6
“ ” or higher (p.169).
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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-E8 or LC-E8E is provided. (The LC-E8E comes with a
power cord.)
If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included.
Depending on the Lens Kit type, a lens instruction manual may also be
included.
Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Item Check List
Battery Pack
LP-E8
(with protective cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E8/LC-E8E*
Interface Cable
Wide Strap
EW-100DB IV
Camera
(with eyecup and body cap)
EOS DIGITAL
Solution Disk
(Software)
Software Instruction
Manual
Camera
Instruction Manual
(this booklet)
Software Instruction Manuals
The Software Instruction Manuals are included on the CD-ROM as
PDF files. See page 352 for instructions to look up information in the
Software Instruction Manuals.
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Icons in this Manual
<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.
<V> <U> : Indicates the <S> Cross keys.
<0> : Indicates the Setting button.
0, 9, 7, 8: Indicates that the corresponding 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 that can be changed by pressing the
<M> button and changing the setting.
M: When shown on the upper right of a page, it indicates that the
function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.24).
(p.**) : Reference page number for more information.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Problem-solving advice.
Basic Assumptions
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch
is already set to <1> (p.34).
It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are
set to their defaults.
The illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens as an example.
Conventions Used in this Manual
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For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s
basic operations and shooting procedures.
Chapters
Introduction 2
Getting Started 27
Basic Shooting and Image Playback 57
Creative Shooting 83
Advanced Shooting 107
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)
143
Shooting Movies 169
Handy Features 199
Wireless Flash Photography 225
Image Playback 237
Post-Processing Images 269
Printing Images 275
Customizing the Camera 291
Reference 301
Downloading Images to a Personal Computer 347
Quick Reference Guide and Index
353
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Contents at a Glance
Shooting
Shoot automatically Îp.57 - 74 (Basic Zone modes)
Shoot continuously Îp.101 (iContinuous shooting)
Take a picture of yourself in a group Îp.103 (jSelf-timer)
Freeze the action Îp.108 (sShutter-priority AE)
Blur the action
Blur the background Îp.64 (CCreative Auto)
Keep the background in sharp focus Îp.110 (fAperture-priority AE)
Adjust the image brightness (exposure) Îp.117 (Exposure compensation)
Shoot in low light Îp.58, 104 (DFlash photography)
Îp.90 (ISO speed setting)
Shoot without flash Îp.63 (7Flash Off)
Îp.75 (bFlash Off)
Photograph fireworks at night Îp.114 (Bulb exposure)
Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor Îp.143 (ALive View shooting)
Shoot movies Îp.169 (kMovie shooting)
Image Quality
Shoot with image effects matching the subject Îp.93 (Picture Style)
Make a large-size print of the picture Îp.86 (73, 83, 1)
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Take many pictures Îp.86 (7a, 8a, b, c)
Focusing
Change the point of focus Îp.97 (SAF point selection)
Shoot a moving subject Îp.70, 96 (AI Servo AF)
Playback
View the images on the camera Îp.82 (xPlayback)
Search for pictures quickly Îp.238 (HIndex display)
Îp.239 (IImage browsing)
Rate images Îp.244 (Ratings)
Prevent important images Îp.262 (KImage protect)
from accidental deletion
Delete unnecessary images Îp.264 (LDelete)
Auto play images and movies Îp.254 (Slide show)
View the images or movies on a TV set Îp.258 (Video OUT)
Adjust the LCD monitor brightness Îp.201 (LCD monitor brightness)
Apply special effect to images Îp.270 (Creative filters)
Printing
Print pictures easily Îp.275 (Direct printing)
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Power
Battery
• Charging Îp.28
• Installing/Removing Îp.30
• Battery check Îp.35
Power outlet Îp.302
Auto power off Îp.34
Card
Installing/Removing Îp.31
Format Îp.48
Release shutter without
card Îp.200
Lens
Attaching/Detaching Îp.39
Zoom Îp.40
Image Stabilizer Îp.41
Basic Settings
Dioptric adjustment Îp.42
Language Îp.38
Date/Time/Zone Îp.36
Beeper Îp.200
LCD Monitor
Using the LCD Monitor Îp.33
LCD auto off/on Îp.213
Brightness adjustment Îp.201
Touch screen Îp.53
Recording Images
Creating/Selecting a folder Îp.202
File numbering Îp.204
Image Quality
Image-recording quality Îp.86
Picture Style Îp.93
White balance Îp.135
Color space Îp.139
Image enhancement features
• Auto Lighting Optimizer Îp.123
• Lens peripheral
illumination correction Îp.127
• Chromatic aberration
correction Îp.128
• Noise reduction for
long exposures Îp.125
• Noise reduction for
high ISO speeds Îp.124
• Highlight tone priority Îp.295
AF
AF operation Îp.95
AF point selection Îp.97
Manual focusing Îp.100
Drive
Drive mode Îp.22
Continuous shooting Îp.101
Self-timer Îp.103
Maximum burst Îp.88
Shooting
Shooting mode Îp.24
ISO speed Îp.90
Feature guide Îp.52
Bulb Îp.114
Mirror lockup Îp.140
Metering mode Îp.115
Index to Features
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Index to Features
Remote control Îp.303
Quick Control Îp.44
Exposure Adjustment
Exposure compensation Îp.117
AEB Îp.119
AE lock Îp.121
Flash
Built-in flash Îp.104
• Flash exposure
compensation Îp.118
• FE lock Îp.122
External flash Îp.305
Flash control Îp.214
• Wireless flash Îp.225
Live View Shooting
Live View shooting Îp.143
Autofocusing (AF)
methods Îp.153
Continuous AF Îp.150
Touch Shutter Îp.162
Aspect ratio Îp.151
Grid display Îp.150
Quick Control Îp.149
Movie Shooting
Movie shooting Îp.169
Movie Servo AF Îp.191
Sound recording Îp.193
Grid display Îp.193
Video snapshot Îp.183
Manual exposure Îp.173
Still photo shooting Îp.178
Quick Control Îp.180
Playback
Image review time Îp.200
Single-image display Îp.82
Shooting information
display Îp.266
Index display Îp.238
Image browsing
(Jump display) Îp.239
Magnified view Îp.240
Image rotate Îp.243
Rating Îp.244
Movie playback Îp.250
Editing out movie’s
first/last scene Îp.252
Slide show Îp.254
Viewing images on TV Îp.258
Protect Îp.262
Erase Îp.264
Quick Control Îp.246
Image Editing
Creative filters Îp.270
Resize Îp.273
Printing
PictBridge Îp.278
Print Order (DPOF) Îp.285
Photobook Set-up Îp.289
Customization
Custom Functions (C.Fn) Îp.292
My Menu Îp.299
Software
Downloading images to a
personal computer Îp.347
Software instruction manual Îp.352
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1
Introduction 2
Item Check List................................................................................. 3
Conventions Used in this Manual..................................................... 4
Chapters........................................................................................... 5
Contents at a Glance........................................................................ 6
Index to Features ............................................................................. 8
Handling Precautions ..................................................................... 16
Quick Start Guide ........................................................................... 18
Nomenclature ................................................................................. 20
Getting Started 27
Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 28
Installing and Removing the Battery............................................... 30
Installing and Removing the Card .................................................. 31
Using the LCD Monitor ................................................................... 33
Turning on the Power ..................................................................... 34
Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone ......................................... 36
Selecting the Interface Language................................................... 38
Attaching and Detaching a Lens .................................................... 39
About the Lens Image Stabilizer .................................................... 41
Basic Operation.............................................................................. 42
QQuick Control for Shooting Functions ....................................... 44
3Menu Operations.................................................................. 46
Formatting the Card ....................................................................... 48
Switching the LCD Monitor Display ................................................ 50
Feature Guide ................................................................................ 52
dTouch Screen Operations .......................................................... 53
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