Canon EOS REBEL T6S W User manual

EOS REBEL T6S (W)
EOS 760D (W)
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
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The EOS REBEL T6S or EOS 760D is a digital single-lens reflex
camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 24.2 effective
megapixels, DIGIC 6, high-precision and high-speed 19-point AF
(cross-type AF point: max. 19 points), approx. 5.0 fps continuous
shooting, Live View shooting, Full High-Definition (Full HD) movie
shooting, and Wi-Fi/NFC function.
Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety
Precautions” (p.20-22) and “Handling Precautions” (p.23-25).
Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further
Familiarize Yourself with the Camera
While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how they
come out. You can then better understand the camera.
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

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Before starting, check that all the following items are included with your
camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Battery Charger LC-E17 or LC-E17E is provided. (The LC-E17E comes with a
power cord.)
The Instruction Manuals and CD-ROMs provided are listed on the next page.
If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are included.
Depending on the Lens Kit type, lens instruction manuals may also be
included.
Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Item Check List
Battery Pack
LP-E17
(with protective cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E17/LC-E17E*
Wide Strap
Camera
(with eyecup and body cap)
Interface Cable

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The instruction manual consists of a booklet and electronic manuals
(PDF files on the CD-ROM). The booklet is the Basic Instruction
Manual. For more detailed instructions, see the Camera Instruction
Manual on the CD-ROM.
Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM
Contains the following manuals (PDF files):
• Camera Instruction Manual
• Wi-Fi/NFC Function Instruction Manual
• Quick Reference Guide
Instructions for viewing the Camera Instruction Manual
CD-ROM are on pages 416-417.
EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (Software CD-ROM)
Contains software such as image-editing software and
Software Instruction Manuals (PDF files).
For more information and installation procedures of the
software, see pages 420-421.
Instructions for viewing the Software Instruction Manual
are on page 422.
Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs
Camera and Wi-Fi/NFC Function
Basic Instruction Manual

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The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity: If the
card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or
computer, format the card with this camera (p.65).
• SD memory cards
• SDHC memory cards*
• SDXC memory cards*
* UHS-I cards supported.
When shooting movies, use a large-capacity SD card rated SD
Speed Class 6 “ ” or higher.
If you use a slow-writing card when shooting movies, the movie may
not be recorded properly. Also, if you play back a movie on a card
with a slow reading speed, the movie may not play back properly.
If you want to shoot still photos while shooting a movie, you will need
an even faster card.
To check the card’s reading/writing speed, refer to the card
manufacturer’s Web site.
Compatible Cards
Cards that Can Record Movies
In this manual, “card” refers to SD memory cards, SDHC memory
cards, and SDXC memory cards.
*The camera does not come with a card for recording images/
movies. Please purchase it separately.

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Quick Start Guide
1Insert the battery (p.38).
To charge the battery, see page 36.
2Insert the card (p.39).
With the card’s label facing
toward the back of the
camera, insert it into the
card slot.
3Attach the lens (p.47).
Align the lens’s white or red mount
index with the camera’s mount
index of the same color.
4Set the lens focus mode switch
to <f> (p.47).
5Set the power switch to <1>,
then set the Mode Dial to <A>
(Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.76).
 Turn the Mode Dial while holding down
the lock release button at the center.
All the necessary camera settings
will be set automatically.
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Quick Start Guide
6Flip out the LCD monitor (p.41).
When the LCD monitor displays the
date/time/zone setting screens, see
page 44.
7Focus on the subject (p.52).
Look through the viewfinder and
aim the viewfinder center over the
subject.
Press the shutter button halfway,
and the camera will focus on the
subject.
If necessary, the built-in flash will be
raised.
8Take the picture (p.52).
Press the shutter button completely
to take the picture.
9Review the picture.
The captured image will be
displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD
monitor.
To display the image again, press
the <x> button (p.107).
To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View
Shooting” (p.201).
To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.107).
To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.318).

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Icons in this Manual
<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.
<5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial.
<W><X><Y><Z> : Indicates the direction of the shift or move
when the key on the Quick Control Dial is
pressed.
<0> : Indicates the Setting button.
0, 9, 7, 8: Indicates that each function remains active
for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. 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 to change its settings.
J: When shown on the upper right of a page, it indicates that the
function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.31).
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Troubleshooting advice.
Basic Assumptions
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch
is set to <1> and the <R> switch is set to the left (Multi
function lock released) (p.55).
It is assumed that all the menu settings, Custom Functions, etc. are
set to their defaults.
The illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the
EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens as an example.
Conventions Used in this Manual

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Chapters
Introduction 2
Getting Started 35
Basic Shooting and Image Playback 75
Setting the AF and Drive Modes 109
Image Settings 125
Advanced Operations 157
Flash Photography 175
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)
201
Shooting Movies 233
Handy Features 271
Image Playback 291
Post-Processing Images 325
Printing Images 333
Customizing the Camera 349
Reference 361
Viewing the CD-ROM Instruction Manuals /
Downloading Images to Your Computer 415
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Contents at a Glance
Shooting
Shoot automatically p.75-106 (Basic Zone modes)
Shoot continuously p.122 (iContinuous shooting)
 Take a picture of yourself in a group p.124 (jSelf-timer)
Freeze the action p.160 (sShutter-priority AE)
Blur the action
Blur the background p.82 (CCreative Auto)
 Keep the background in sharp focus p.162 (fAperture-priority AE)
 Adjust the image brightness (exposure) p.169 (Exposure compensation)
Shoot in low light p.76, 176 (DFlash photography)
p.132 (ISO speed setting)
Shoot without flash p.81 (7Flash Off)
p.99 (bFlash off)
Shoot fireworks at night p.166 (Bulb exposure)
 Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor p.201 (ALive View shooting)
Use Creative filters p.210 (Creative filters)
Shoot movies p.233 (kMovie shooting)
Image Quality
 Shoot with image effects matching the subject p.135 (Picture Style)
Make a large-size print of the picture p.126 (73, 83, 1)