Canon EOS REBEL XS User manual

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS/EOS 100OD is a digital single-lens reflex
camera with a 10.1O-megapixel image sensor The camera provides
many features such as high-speed, 7-point autofocus to quickly focus
moving subjects, Picture Styles to expand your photographic
expression, diverse shooting modes from Fuii Auto to Creative modes,
and Live View shooting
it also incorporates the EOS integrated Cleaning System to eliminate
dust spots on images and the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit to shake off
dust on the sensor.
Take a Few Teat Shots to Familiarize Youraeff with the
Camera
With a digitat camera, you can immediately view the Smageyou 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, read the Safety Warnings
(p 186,187) and Handling Precautions (p 12,13}.
Test the Camera Before Using and Liability
After shooting playback and check whether the image has been
properly recorded If the camera or memory card is faulty and the
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to the persona_ computeK
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 of people and certain subjects for anything but private
enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions,
etc, may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.
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This camera is compatible with SD memory cards and SDHC
memory cards This manual will refer to all these cards as just "card"
*The camera does not come with _ card (for recording images),
Please purchase it separately

item Check List _yz_F_y_J_/JyJ;_
Before starting, check that all the following items have been included
with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer
Came_
(with eyecup and
body cap)
Sattery Pack LP=_5 8artery Charger
(with protective cover) LC-EStLC-E5E*
Wide Strap Interface Cable Video Cable
_Wo!00DS II_ IFC=200D VDoIG0
EO$ DIGITAL Software _nstruction
Solution Disk Manual
(Software)
(1) Instruction Manual (this booklet)
(2} Pocket Guide
Quickstart guide to shooting
(3} CD-ROM Guide
Q) @) (3} Guideto the bundled software (EOS DIGITAL
Solution Disk)and Software Instruction Manual
* Battery Charger LCE5 or LC-BSB is provided (The LC-B5E comes wgh a
power cord)
÷ if you purchased the Lens Kit, check that the lens is included.
Depending on the Lens Kit type, the lens instruction manual might
also be included.
Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
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Conventions Used in this Manual F_
icons in this Manual
<f_ > : Indicates the Main Dial.
<A'_> <'4_> : Indicate the <._> cross keys
: Indicates the setting button.
64, 06, ©!6 : Indicates that the respective function remains active
for 4 sec., 6 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 tothe icons andmarkings onthe camera and onthe
LCDmonitor
: Indicates a function which can be changed by pressing the
<MENU> button and changing the setting.
: When shown on the upper right of the page, it indicates that the
function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p20}
(p**) : Reference page numbers for more information
_ : Tip or advice for better shooting
? : Problem-solving advice.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems
[_ : Supplemental information.
Basic Assumptions
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch
is already set to <ON>
It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are
set to the default.
For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached
with an EF-S18-55mm f/3 5-5.6 IS lens

Chapters
For first-time users, chapters I and 2e×pRainthe camera's basBc
operations and shooting procedures.
introduction
Camera basics
Getting Started 23
IX Basic Shooting and image P_ayback 43
FulEy automatic shooting for different subjects
Advanced Shooting Techniques 55
Basic shooting features for specific types of subjects
_i More Advanced Techn,ques 69
Advanced shooting techniques
g5
S Live View Shooting
Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor
Handy Features 107
Convenient menu-based functions
Image P|ayback 123
Printingimagesand Transferring Umagesto a Computer 133
Customizing the Camera 15_
t0 Reference 161
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Contents
EtemCheck List .................................................................................................. 3
Conventions Used in this Manu_l ...................................................................... 4
Chapters ............................................................................................................ 5
Contents at a Glance ....................................................................................... 10
Handling Precautions ...................................................................................... 12
Quick Sta_ Guide ............................................................................................ 14
Nomenclature .................................................................................................. 16
Rechargiag the Battery.................................................................................... 24
Installing and Removing the Battery................................................................ 26
Turning on the Power ...................................................................................... 27
Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................... 2B
Seletsing the Irde_race Language .................................................................... 30
Installing and Removing the Card ................................................................... 31
Mounting and Detaching a Lens ...................................................................... 33
About the Lens Image Stabilizer ...................................................................... 35
Basic Operation ............................................................................................... 36
Menu Operations and Settings ........................................................................ 38
Formatting the Card......................................................................................... 40
Switching the LCD Monitor Screen .................................................................. 42
Fully Automatic Shooting ................................................................................. 44
Full Auto Techniques ....................................................................................... 46
Shooting Portraits ............................................................................................ 47
Shooting Landscapes ...................................................................................... 48
Shooting Close-ups ......................................................................................... 4B
Shooting Moving Subjects ............................................................................... 50
Shooting Portraits at Night............................................................................... 51
Disabling Flash ................................................................................................ 52
Using the Self41mer......................................................................................... 53
Image Playback ............................................................................................... 54

Coofe[Ite
Program AE ...................................................................................................... 56
Changing the ISO Speed ................................................................................. 57
Using the Built-in Flash .................................................................................... 58
Changing the AF Mode .................................................................................... GO
Selecting the AF Point ...................................................................................... Gt
Continuous Shooting ........................................................................................ 63
Setting the Imageureco_ding Quality ................................................................. 64
Selecting a Picture Style .................................................................................. 67
Action Shots ..................................................................................................... 70
Changing the Depth of Field ............................................................................ 72
Manual Exposure ............................................................................................. 75
Automatic Depthuof-Field AE............................................................................ 76
Changing the Metering Mode ........................................................................... 77
Setting E×po_ure Compensation ...................................................................... 78
Auto Exposure Bracketing ................................................................................ 80
Customizing the Picture Style .......................................................................... 82
Registering the Picture Style ............................................................................ 85
Setting the Color Space ................................................................................... 87
AE Lock ............................................................................................................ 88
FE Lock ............................................................................................................ 89
Setting the White Balance ................................................................................ 90
White Balance Correction ................................................................................ 92
Preventing Camera Shake ............................................................................... 94
Preparing for Live View Shooting ..................................................................... 96
Focusing Manually ........................................................................................... 98
Shooting ........................................................................................................... 99
Usir_gAF to Focu_ .......................................................................................... 102

CoRtaRta
Handy Features ............................................................................................. 108
Silencing the Beeper .................................................................................. 108
CaR Reminder ........................................................................................... 108
Setting the Image Review Time ................................................................. 108
Setting the Auto Power-off Time ................................................................. 109
Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness ........................................................... 109
File Numbering Methods ............................................................................. 110
Auto Image Rotation .................................................................................... 112
Checking Camera Function Settings ........................................................... 113
Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings ............................................. 114
Setting the LCD Monitor Off/On .................................................................. 115
Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color ............................................ 115
Flash Control ................................................................................................. 116
Automatic Sensor Cleaning ........................................................................... 118
Appending Dust Delete Data ......................................................................... 11g
Manual Sensor Cle_ntag ............................................................................... 121
Searching for Images Quickly ........................................................................ 124
Magnified View .............................................................................................. 126
Rotating the Image ........................................................................................ 126
Auto Ptayb_ck ............................................................................................... 127
Viewing the Images on TV............................................................................. 128
Protecting Images ......................................................................................... 129
Erasing Images ............................................................................................. 130
Shooting Information Display ......................................................................... 131

ConteRte
Preparing to Print ........................................................................................... 134
Printing ........................................................................................................... 136
Digital Print O_er Format (DPOF) ................................................................. 143
Direct Printing with DPOF .............................................................................. 146
Transferring Images to a Personal Computer ................................................ 147
Setting Custom Functions .............................................................................. 152
Custom Function Settings .............................................................................. 154
Registering My Menu ..................................................................................... t60
When AutefocusFails .................................................................................... 162
Using a Household Power Outlet ................................................................... 163
Using the Remote Switch ............................................................................... 164
External Speedlites ........................................................................................ 166
Menu Settings ................................................................................................ 168
Function Availability Table ............................................................................. 170
TrOubleshooting Guide ................................................................................... 172
Error Codes .................................................................................................... 175
System Map ................................................................................................... 176
Specifications ................................................................................................. 178
index .............................................................................................................. 191
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Live View Shooting
You can shoot while viewing a reaFtime image on the
camera's LCD monitor or on a persona_ computer
screen. This is called "Live View shooting."
Convenient when the camera is mounted on a
tripod for shooting still lifes, for example.
if you handhold the camera like a compact
digitat camera and shoot while viewing the LCD
monitor, camera shake can cause blurred
images.
About Remote Live View Shooting
With the provided software instaHed in the personat computer, YQU
can connect the camera to the personal computer and shoot
remotely while viewing the computer screen instead of the
camera's viewfinder. For detai_s, see the Softwa£e [nstructio_
Manua_ }n the CD-ROM.

Preparing for Live View Shooting* _
Set the camera for Live View shooting.
_ Set the shooting mode.
_ Set the shooting mode to a Creative
Zone mode
_ Live View shooting does not work
in Basic Zone modes.
'_[_ Select [Live View function
settings].
_ Under the [r? =]tab, select [Live View
function settings], then press <8>
[_ Select [Live View shoot.].
_ Select [Live View shoot.], then press
<8> Select [EnabJe], then press
_ Exit the menu.
Press the <MENU> button to exit.
Disptay the Live View image.
® Press <8>.
_ The Live View image will appear on
the LCD monito_
_ The Live View image will reflect the
brightness level of the actual image
you capture
_ If the image is too bright, turn the
<_:: > dial to the right, if it is too dark,
turn the < ;_'%> dial to the left.
96

Preparing for Live View Shooting*
@not mera
During Live View shooting, do point the toward sun. The
sun's heat can dsm_ge the camera's internal components.
Live View shooting will disable a few Custom Function settings. (p.153)
<_ Under low light or bright light conditions, the Live Vi#w image might not
reflec_ the brightness of the captured image.
_, If the light source within the image changes, the screen might flicker. {f
this happens, stop the Live View shooting, then resun'_e Live View
shooting unde_ the actua_ light source to be used.
Dudng Live View image display, if you point the camera in a different
direction, it might throw off the cQrrect brightness momentad_y and the
image might not 10ok right_ Wait Ubt}! the image brightnes s stabilizes
before shooting.
_fthere is a very bdght light source in the picture, such es the sun, the
bright area might be blackened on the LCD monitor, Howeyer, the actual
captured image will correctly show the bright erea.
If you set the [_'£: LCD brig htness] to bright settings in low light,
ch_ominance noise may appear in the Live View image. However, the
ch_omin_nce noise wi{l not be recQrded to the captured image.
When You magnify the image, _he !range sharpness maY look more
pronounced than it really is.
Under the [t_." Custom Fu#ctions (C.Fn)] menu, setting [Auto Lighting
Optimizer] (p.156) to [0: Enable] may display a darkly_exposed (set with
] _., tf the camera is not operated for a prolonged period, the power will turn
off automatically as set with [_" Auto power off]. (p.109) !f [_" Auto
power off] is set to [Offj_ the Live View shooting will stop automatically
after 30 rain. (camera power remains on).
The image's field of view is _bout _00%.
® With the _ideo cable (p_ovided) connecting the camera to _ TV set, you
can view images on the TV. (p.128)
97

Magnification: lOx
'_ Move the focusing frame to the
position where you want to focus.
_ Press the <_> key to move the
focusing frame.
To move to the center focusing flame,
press the <@> button
!_ Magnify the image.
Press the <_\> button
_ The area within the focusing frame
will be magnified
_ Each time you press the <¢,> button,
the display format wiii change as
follows:
F_ 5x _- 10x _* Fuliview I
Magnification
4 Focus manually.
_ While looking at the magnified image,
turn the lens focusing ring to focus.
_ After achieving focus, pressthe <_+_,>
button to return to the full view
98

Shooting*
_: Check the exposure.
_, Press the shutter button halfway
_ The shutter speed and aperture will
be displayed
_ If you set exposure compensation,
the image brightness will change
accordingly
Take the picture.
¢, Press the shutter button completely.
}_ The picture will be taken and the
captured image is displayed on the
LCD monitor.
#>After the image review ends, the
camera will return to Live View
shooting automatically
13 Exit Live View shooting.
® With the Live View image displayed,
press <8>
About the Shooting Settings
÷ <A-DEP> will be the same as using <P>.
You can set the ISO speed, white balance, and exposure
compensation during Live View shooting
The Picture Style, drive mode, AF mode, and AF point cannot be
changed during Live View shooting
During Live View shooting, the metering mode wiii be set to
evaluative metering regardless of the current metering mode setting.
You can check the depth of field by pressing the depth-of-field
preview button.
During continuous shooting, the exposure set for the first shot will
also be applied to subsequent shots
99

Shooting*
Battery Ufe with Live View Shooting {Approx number of shots]
At g3°c i 73°P ggg lgg
At g°c / 3g°P lgg lgg
The figures above are bosed on a fully_charged LP_Eg b_ttary and CIPA
(Camera & Imaging Products Association / ta_ting standards_
® Autafocusi_g will decrease the number of possible shots_
_ Whet_ _OL_USe LIVe v}ev! st_oo_ng for _ long pe£1o_. _rle c&tmera _ l_errl_
temperature may increase ana J_can _egraae _mage quall_y. Terminate
LiVe VIeW srioolJf_g_er_ I_OI:Snoollflg _Tl_ges. _fore takMg _ lol]g
exposu[_, _[op Live VIew shootfflg _emporanEy ana walt _everal mlnu_es
before shooting.
n_gh tempe_atures_ high tSO speeds, or long exposures may cause
_olse or lcregul_" _OlO[_ 111_:_e lm_ge c_p_u_d WM'l Live V_ew _oo_g
If you take the p_ure wmle tne _mage Is m_gnffled, the exposure m_ght
not P-ome o_t as desired. Return to the full vie before taking _:ne plc_ure.
During the magnifMd view, the snu_er s_eeo an_ aoertu_e wm o_
_l_played ffl_'_d
/4 EVO._ it yOU take r.ne picture _l_g magMfied /_.w _:ne cap_re_ _Bl_ge
il reflect the full wow
The focus 13reset ta_tare orl supo4- _elepl'_o ler_s_s _o[ De u_eo.
For Live- Wow snoo_m9, :_o not use an Extension Tube or TS-E lens.
Doing so g_f_ g_use [l[egu_ar o_ Llnl_Qeo _.xposu_e_.
FE lock _s not _ossiMe when the built-in flash or external Soee_e _s
Llsed. Modellflg f_as_'l is r_ot possible wtlefl extarnal Sp eeci_e is L_SeO
#_13ott-Ca_on f_ _ W_ll not fife.
] _>Agn_c_nBe_BpMyed. Under[[9 = LiveViewfunctionsettl_',gs[,sef
[Grid dispMy] to[On].
_ou can cnange zne metering time£ Under [_*_':Live View func_}on
settings[, set [Metering t}Faer].
When you take a_lctLl_ewith flash. _[w_Hs_u_a like r.WOp_C_Ures were
t00

Shooting*
About the Information D_splay
Each time you press the <DISR> button, the information display will
change
Image-recording quality
simulation
(gdghtness/RGB)
frame
.......Battery check
Shut_r_
Aperture
_g
Flash exposure compensation
Exposure level
_ When <_ > is displayed in white, it indicates that the Live Vie w image
brightness is close to what the captured image will look like.
® _f<_ > is blinking, it indicates that the Live View image is not being
displayed at the suitable brightness due to _owor bright light conditions.
However, the captured iraage will reflect the exposure setting.
!f flash is used or bulb is set, the <_ > icon and histogram will be
grayed out. The histogram might not be properly displayed in low light or
bright light conditions.
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Us Jn g A F to Fo ¢ US "* _z_yyyyyyyz_/_JF_wJ_
Under [_ Custom Functions IC.Fn)I,
when [AF during Live View shooting]
(p.157) is set to [1: Quick mode] or [2: Live
mode]_ you can focus with AF. Quick mode
and Live mode use a different AF method
If you want precise focusing, magnify the
image and focus manually (p98)
C.Fn-7-1: Quick mode
This is the same as using AF (p60, 61 ) as usual with the dedicated AF
sensor. Although you can focus the desired area quickly, the Live View
image will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation
Set to Quick mode, the lerls focus mode switch to <AF>, and the
AF mode to <ONE SHOT>.
AF point
_ Select the AF point.
_ Before starting Live View shooting,
select the AF point.
_ Press the <_> button and press the
<,;_> key to select the AF point.
_ Press the shutter button halfway for
shooting ready
'_ Diaptay the Live View image=
® Press <_>.
_ The Live View image will appear on
the LCD monitor
_ The selected AF point will be
displayed.
_ The focusing flame (larger frame) will
also be displayed
t02

Using AF to Focus*
_ Focus the subject.
_ Aim the selected AF point over the
subject, and hold down the <%>
button
_ The Live View image will turn off, the
reflex mirror will go back down, and
AF will be executed.
_;* When focus is achieved, the beeper
will souRd
Z_ Return to the Live View image
d_sptay and shoot.
_ When you let go of the <_X_> button,
the Live View image will reappear.
® Check the focus and exposure, then
press the shutter button to take the
picture (p.g9)
YOUcannot tare a plc[ure during autofoeusirig. Take the picture on}y
¢7r_l_e1_neLIV_ WeW _msge is dispJayedk
You :an move the focusing fram_ with the < _> keys. Te magnify the
area w_thm the focusing frame, press the <_ > buttorL
Although you can set th_ AF mode to AI Servo AF or A_ Fo_u_ AF, AF will
s_o_ when _necamera re_ums to _ne _ire View lraage disp}ay (step 4), so
ou csr_not focu_ the moving sL_bjec'e
_f ouwantAFandAEIocktoworkseparately, selectthe[_ C[Istom
Functions (C,Fn_] menu's [Sh_ttedAE lock button] (p 158) and set it to
[1: AE Iock/AF]
AF is no1 Possible with Remote Switch RS-60E3 (soJd sep_rateJy).
103

UsingAF toFocus*
C.Fn=7=2: Live mode
The image sensor is used to focus. Although AF is possible with the
Live View image displayed, the AF operation will take longer than with
Quick mode. Also, achieving focus may be more difficult than with
Quick mode.
Set to Live mode and the lens focus mode switch to <AF>=
_ Disptay the Live View image.
® Press <8>.
_ The Live View Smage will appear on
the LCD monitor
_ When Live mode is set, the AF point
<FJ>will be displayed
,<_,,_Focus the subject.
_ Aim the AF point over the subject,
and hold down the <%> button.
_ When focus is achieved, the AF point
will turn green and the beeper will
sound.
_ If focus is not achieved, the AF point
will turn orange.
tj_ Take the picture.
_ Check the focus and exposure, then
press the shutter button to take the
picture (p 99).
t04

Using AF to Focus*
About the AF point with Live mode
You can press the <,_%> keys to move the AF point to where you
want to focus (it cannot go to the edges of the picture) To move to
the center AF point, press the <T_> button.
To magnify the image at the AF point, press the <_> button
If focusing Is aitficult w_th the magnified image, return to the full view and
Jse AR
_fthe image flickers, tasking t difficuit to focu._ s_oDthe Live V_ew
snoo_lng _RCtresume LIV_ V_eW_noo[ll3g [_r_r _ne _c[u_ lign_ _ou_e TO
be use& Check that the fhcker_ng has s_oppea then autotocus
_f.ou autofocus Jnthe fu}Jview. _nen magnify the _msge. the focus m gn_
_e off
The A.F-assist beam wiJ} not be emitted.
AF Is no1 oossible with Remote Switch RS-60E3 sola separately
_ Dependmgonthesubjecz£r[nelensusea _cnlewngfocusmayb_
_f_c_Jit Or t_ke _ome l m_. !_ S_JCF_ C_Se_ _O_U_ m_u_l _ D.gg Or
a_tofoc_s with Q_c_: mode. _.102
_ver_ Wher_ foc_J_ h_ b_e_ _chieved, _fyo_ p[e_s [ne < -_- .> DU_Or_ _geltl,
the I_r_ W_IImove to foCU_ _g_ln
_he imeg_ _£}g_t_le_ mey C_f_ge QU_'It_ 8r_d _f_r the AF ooe_8_lonk
_f ou want AF and AE lock to work separately, select the [14_ Custom
Functions (C.Fn)] menu s [Shutte_/AE Ioek b_tton] (p. 158) a_d set _tto
[1: A_ Iock/AF]
]'he AF speeu may be different during the full view and magnified wew.
105