Canon EOS Rebel T4i User manual

Canon
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Introduction
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.
This camera is compatible with SD memory cards, SDHC memory
"_1_'' cards, and SDXC memory cards. In this manual,"card" refersto all
_Cd_- these cards.
*The camera does notcome with a card for recording images/
movies. Please purchase it separately.
Cards that can record movies
When shooting movies, use a large-capacity SDcard ratedSD Speed Class 6
"CLASS(_"or higher (p.169).
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item Check List
Before starting, check that all the following items have been included
with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
Battery Pack Battery Charger
Camera LP=E8 LC=ES/LC=E8E*
(with eyecup and body cap) (with protective cover)
Wide Strap
EW-100DB iV Interface Cable
EOS DIGITAL Software Instruction Camera
Solution Disk Manual instruction Manual
(Software) (this booklet)
* 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.
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.

Conventions Used in this Manual
<_>
<AT> <4_ >
<_>
¢4, ¢6, (_10, ¢16
icons in this Manual
indicates the Main Dial.
indicates the < ,;, > Cross keys.
indicates the Setting button.
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.
* Inthis manual, the icons and markings indicatingthe camera's buttons, dials,
andsettings correspond to the icons andmarkings on the camera and onthe
LCD moniton
(p.**)
@
?
indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the
<MENU> button and changing the setting.
When shown on the upper right of a page, it indicates that the
function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.24).
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 <ON> (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.
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Chapters
For first-time DSLR users,Chapters 1and 2 explain the camera's
basic operations and shooting procedures.
introduction 2 W
Ge,_ngS_ed 27
BasicShootingandimagePlayback .7
CreativeShooting .3m
AdvancedShooting 107m
Shooting with the LCg Monitor (Live View Shooting) 143
5 ShootingMovies 1,9m
,andyFeatures 199I
8 WirelessFlashPhotogra,hy 22.
image Playback 237
10 Post-Processingimages 269
1t Printing images 275 W
1_ Customizing the Camera 291
.e,erence 361
12 Downloading images to a Personal Computer 347
1_ Quick Reference Guide and index 353
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Contents at a Glance
®Shoot automatically _ p.57 - 74 (BasicZonemodes)
_ Shoot continuously _ p.101 (O Continuousshooting)
_Takeapictureof yourself in agroup _,_p.103 (® Self-timer)
_ Freeze the action ,,_,,p.108 (Tv Shutter-priorityAE)
_'_Blur the action
_ Blur the background _ p.64 (_g CreativeAuto)
_ Keep the background in sharp focus _ p.110 (Av Aperture-priorityAE)
_Adjusttheimagebrightness(exposure)_J__p.117 (Exposurecompensation)
®_Shoot in low light ,_ p.58,104 (_ Flashphotography)
_' p.90 (ISOspeedsetting)
_ Shoot without flash _-_p.63 (0 FlashOff)
_-_p.75 (@ FlashOff)
_ Photograph fireworks at night _ p.114 (Bulbexposure)
_,_Shootwhileviewing the LCD monitor _, p.143 (_ LiveViewshooting)
_ Shoot movies _,_,p.169 ('_, Movieshooting)
_ Shoot with image effects matching the subject _ p.93 (PictureStyle)
_Make a large-size print of the picture *_ p.86 (l L, _ L, _)

®_Take many pictures ,@ p.86 (iS1, _$1, $2, $3) !
<_ Change the point of focus @ p.97 ([] AF pointselection)
_ View the images on the camera @p.82 ([] Playback)
_ Search for pictures quickly @ p.238 ([] Indexdisplay)
_p.239 (_ Imagebrowsing)
_ Rate images @p.244 (Ratings)
®_Prevent important images ,@ p.262 (El Imageprotect)
from accidental deletion
_ Delete unnecessary images @ p.264 (_ Delete)
_ Auto play images and movies @ p.254 (Slideshow)
_ View theimagesormovies onaTV set @,p.258 (VideoOUT)
_ Adjust the LCD monitor brightness @ p.201 (LCDmonitorbrightness)
_ Apply special effect to images @ p.270 (Creativefilters)
ePrint pictures easily ,@ po275 (Directprinting)

index to Features
iii!i;P!_!_;___:_; _
® Battery ® Image=recording quality _, p.86
• Charging _;_p.28 ®Picture Style _p.93
•Installing/Removing _ p.30 ®White balance _ p.135
• Battery check _ p.35 _ Color space _ p.139
®Power outlet _ p.302 ® image enhancement features
_Auto power off _ p.34 • Auto Lighting Optimizer _ p.f23
• Lens peripheral
illumination correction -_ p.f27
® Installing/Removing _ p.31 • Chromatic aberration
® Format _ p.48 correction _ p.128
® Release shutter without *Noise reduction for
card ,,,i_p.200 long exposures _÷ p.125
•Noise reduction for
high ISO speeds ,,_ p J24
®Attaching/Detaching _ p.39 . Highlight tone priority _ p.295
® Zoom ,,,_p.40
_ image Stabilizer ,,,i_p.4f ®AF operation _;:_p.95
® AF point selection ,,_,,p.97
®Dioptric adjustment _ p.42 _Manual focusing _ p.100
® anguage ....
®DatelTimelZone _p.36 ® Drive mode _,_p.22
_ Beeper _> p.200 ® Continuous shooting _ p.10!
®Self-timer _p.103
®Using the LCD Monitor _ p.33 Maximum burst _.#_p.88
®LCD auto off/on _ p.213
®Brightness adjustment _,_p.20f
_Touch screen ,,,i_p.53 ®Shooting mode _ p.24
® ISO speed _p.90
®Featureguide
® CreatinglSelecting a folder _, p.202 ® Bulb _ p.114
® File numbering _ p.204 ® Mirror lockup _ p.140
®Metering mode _ p.lf5

IndextoFeatures
®Remote control _ p.303
_Quick Control _,_p.44
®Exposure compensation @ p.117
®AEB ,,,_p.119
_AE lock ,,,iXp.121
®Image review time ,_ p.200
.............. ®Magnified view
®Built-in flash -_ p.I04
®Single-image display ,_ p.82
®Shooting information
display ,_ p.266
®Index display ,_ p.238
®Image browsing
(Jump display) ,#_ p.239
,_ p.240
,_ p.243
,#_ p.244
,_ p.250
• Flash exposure
compensation ,,_ p.118
• FE lock _ p.122
®External flash _:!_,p.305
®Flash control _ p.214
, Wireless flash _ p.225
®Image rotate
®Rating
®Movie playback
_Editing out movie's
first/last scene
®Slide show
®Viewing images on TV
"_ p.252
',_ p.254
_ p.258
_ p.262
'-_, p.264
_p.246
methods -_ p.153
®Continuous AF -_ p.150
®Touch Shutter ,,;_p.162
®Aspect ratio _, p.15_
®Grid display _ p.150
_Quick Control _ p.149
®Movie shooting -_ p.169
®Movie Servo AF -_÷p.191
®Sound recording _ p.193
®Grid display _ p.193
®Video snapshot -_÷p.183
®Manual exposure _ p.173
®Still photo shooting _ p.178
®Quick Control -_ p.180
®Creative filters ,_, p.270
®Resize _@,p.273
®PictBridge @ p.278
®Print Order (DPOF) _#_p.285
®Photobook Set-up _, p.289
®Custom Functions (C.Fn) _,_ p.292
®My Menu _@,p.299
® Downloading images to a
personal computer ,_ p.347
®Software instruction manual _ p.352

Contents
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
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 .................................................... 4I
Basic Operation .............................................................................. 42
[] Quick Control for Shooting Functions ....................................... 44
Menu Operations .................................................................. 46
Formatting the Card ....................................................................... 48
Switching the LCD Monitor Display ................................................ 50
Feature Guide ................................................................................ 52
_j Touch Screen Operations .......................................................... 53
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Contents
___ Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ................... 58
___ Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) ......................... 61
Disabling Flash ......................................................................... 63
Creative Auto Shooting ............................................................. 64
_ Shooting Portraits ...................................................................... 67
_,A Shooting Landscapes ............................................................... 68
_ Shooting Close-ups ................................................................... 69
_. Shooting Moving Subjects ........................................................ 70
[] Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod) .................................... 71
Shooting Night Scenes Handheld .............................................. 72
_:- Shooting Backlit Scenes ............................................................ 73
[] Quick Control ............................................................................. 75
Shoot by Ambience Selection ......................................................... 76
Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type .................................................... 79
[] Image Playback ........................................................................ 82
P : Program AE ............................................................................... 84
Setting the Image-Recording Quality .............................................. 86
ISO: Changing the ISO Speed ....................................................... 90
_,=, Selectingthe Optimal Image Characteristicsforthe Subject(Picture Style) .... 93
AF:Changing the Autofocus Operation (AF Operation) ................. 95
E_ Selecting the AF Point .............................................................. 97
Subjects Difficult to Focus ............................................................. 100
MF: Manual Focusing ................................................................. 100
Continuous Shooting ............................................................... 101
Using the Self-timer ................................................................. 103
_. Using the Built-in Flash ............................................................. 104
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Contents
Tv: Convey the Subject's Movement .......................................... 108
Av : Changing the Depth of Field ................................................ 110
Depth of Field Preview ................................................................ 112
M: Manual Exposure ................................................................... 113
E83 Changing the Metering Mode .................................................. 115
Setting Exposure Compensation ................................................... 117
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) .................................................. 119
-X- Locking the Exposure (AE Lock) ............................................. 121
-X- Locking the Flash Exposure (FE Lock) ................................... 122
Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast (Auto Lighting Optimizer) ... 123
Noise Reduction Settings ............................................................. 124
Lens Peripheral Illumination /Chromatic Aberration Correction.... 127
_,=- Customizing Image Characteristics (Picture Style) .............. 130
_-=-_ Registering Preferred Image Characteristics (Picture Style) ..... 133
WB: Matching the Light Source (White Balance) ......................... 135
#B Adjusting the Color Tone for the Light Source ........................ 137
Setting the Color Reproduction Range (Color Space) .................. 139
Mirror Lockup to Reduce Camera Shake ..................................... 140
r_ Shooting with the LCD Monitor .............................................. 144
Shooting Function Settings .......................................................... 149
r_ Menu Function Settings ......................................................... 150
Changing the Autofocus Method (AF Method) ............................. 153
Shooting with the Touch Shutter ............................................ 162
MF: Focus Manually ..................................................................... 164
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Contents
_ Shooting Movies ..................................................................... 170
Autoexposure Shooting .............................................................. 170
Manual Exposure Shooting ........................................................ 173
Shooting Still Photos .................................................................. 178
Shooting Function Settings ........................................................... 180
Setting the Movie-recording Size .................................................. 181
Shooting Video Snapshots ............................................................ 183
Movie Menu Function Settings ...................................................... 191
Handy Features ............................................................................ 200
Disabling the Beeper .................................................................. 200
Card Reminder ........................................................................... 200
Setting the Image Review Time ................................................. 200
Setting the Auto Power-off Time ................................................ 20I
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness ....................................... 201
Creating and Selecting a Folder ................................................. 202
File Numbering Methods ............................................................ 204
Setting Copyright Information ..................................................... 206
Auto Rotation of Vertical Images ................................................ 208
Checking Camera Settings ........................................................ 209
Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings ............................ 210
Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning Off Automatically ...... 213
Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color ........................... 213
Setting the Flash ........................................................................... 214
,+E_Automatic Sensor Cleaning .................................................... 219
Appending Dust Delete Data ........................................................ 220
Manual Sensor Cleaning ............................................................... 222
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Contents
Using Wireless Flash .................................................................... 226
Easy Wireless Flash Shooting ...................................................... 227
Custom Wireless Flash Shooting ................................................. 230
Other Settings .............................................................................. 234
[] _ Searching for Images Quickly ............................................ 238
_/_ Magnified View ................................................................... 240
_j Playing Back with the Touch Screen ........................................ 241
Rotating the Image .................................................................. 243
Setting Ratings ............................................................................. 244
[] Quick Control During Playback ............................................... 246
_ Enjoying Movies ..................................................................... 248
_ Playing Movies ....................................................................... 250
Editing a Movie's First and Last Scenes ................................. 252
Slide Show (Auto Playback) ......................................................... 254
Viewing the Images on TV ........................................................... 258
[] Protecting Images ................................................................... 262
Erasing Images ........................................................................ 264
INF0,: Shooting Information Display ............................................. 266
(_ Creative Filters ........................................................................ 270
[] Resize ..................................................................................... 273
Preparing to Print ......................................................................... 276
_ Printing .................................................................................... 278
Trimming the Image ................................................................... 283
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ......................................... 285
Direct Printing with DPOF ....................................................... 288
Specifying Images for a Photobook ......................................... 289
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Contents
Setting Custom Functions ............................................................. 292
Custom Function Settings ............................................................. 294
C.Fn I: Exposure ........................................................................ 294
C.Fn I1: Image ............................................................................ 295
C.Fn II1: Autofocus/Drive ............................................................ 296
C.Fn IV: Operation/Others .......................................................... 297
Registering My Menu .................................................................... 299
Using a Household Power Outlet .................................................. 302
Remote control shooting ............................................................... 303
External Speedlites ....................................................................... 305
Using Eye-Fi Cards ....................................................................... 307
Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode .............. 310
System Map .................................................................................. 312
Menu Settings ............................................................................... 314
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................. 320
Error Codes ................................................................................... 331
Specifications ................................................................................ 332
Handling precautions: EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5,6 IS STM .............. 340
Safety Warnings ............................................................................ 343
Downloading Images to a Personal Computer ............................. 348
About the Software ....................................................................... 350
Installing the Software ................................................................... 351
Software Instruction Manual ......................................................... 352
Quick Reference Guide ................................................................. 354
Index ............................................................................................. 366
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Handling Precautions
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 the 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 weGwrung 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.
_ Do not block the mirror operation with your finger, etc. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
_ 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 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.
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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 may 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.
® The LCD monitor display may seem slow in low temperatures, or look black
in high temperatures. 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 touch the card's electronic contacts with your fingers or anything
metallic.
® Do not affix any stickers, etc., on the card.
® 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, put down the Contacts
lens with the rear end up and attach the lens caps to
avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
Cautions regarding 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 smudges 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. If visible spots still
remain after the automatic sensor cleaning, having the sensor cleaned by a
Canon Service Center is recommended.
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Quick Start Guide
Insert the battery (p.30).
Tocharge the battery,see page28.
Insert acard (p.31).
With the card's label facing
toward the back of the
camera, insert it intothe card
slot.
Attach the lens (p.39).
Align the lens' white or rec index
with the camera's index in the
matching color.
Set the lens focus mode switch
to <AF> (p.39).
Set the power switch to <ON >,
and set the Mode Dial to <_>
(Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.58).
Allthe necessary camerasettings
will be set automatically.
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Quick Start Guide
Flip out the LCD monitor (p.33).
When the LCD monitor displays the
time zone and date/time setting
screens, see page 36
Focus the subject (p.43).
Look through the viewfinder and aim
the viewfinder center over the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway, and
the camera will focus the subject.
_ If necessary, the built-in flash will be
raised automatical y.
Take the picture (p.43).
Press the shutter button completely
to take the picture.
Review the picture (p.200),
The captured image will be
displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD
monitor.
To display the image again, press
the < 3> button tp.82).
® To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see "Live View
Shooting" (p.143).
® To view the images captured so far, see "Image Playback" (p.82).
® To delete an image, see "Erasing Images" (p.264).
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Nomenclature
The names in bold indicate the parts mentioned up until the "Basic
Shooting and Image Playback" section.
index (p,39)
(pA3)
BuiItqn flash/AFt;
(p,104/98)
Mode Dial (p.24
Power switch
<lSO> ISO
setting button (p.90)
<_> Main
Mirror (p J40, 222)
Body cap (p.39)
Contacts (p.17)
Lens mount-_-
Microphone (p. 170)
Ftash-sync contacts
(p.39)
_'i_l_,_ _ <_> Ftash button
_-%_/ _p.104)
"_ _! r<÷> FocoBplane
V/? p.Gg)
_ [ ................
5a:2:ve
(p40)
Lens lock pin -ooo_ -ooooo.Depth-of-field preview
button (p. 112)
[/ ................i
<A/V OUT/DIGITAL> _i
Audio/video OUT/
Digital terminal (p.261,276, 348)
<_1> Remote control terminal--}_ _ u I iir_l.e i_
(p.304)
<MIC> External microphone --
IN terminal (pJ 93)
<HDMI OUT> HDMI mini OUT
terminal (p258)
2O