Canon EOS REBEL XS User manual

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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS DIGFAL REBEL XSiEOS 1000D is a digital single-lens reflex
camera with a 10.10-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 Full 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 Test Shots to 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, 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 personal 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 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.
This camera is compatible with SD memory cards and SDHC
°_ emory cards_ This manual will refer to all these cards as just "card,"
* The camera does not come with a card (for recording images),
Please purchase it separately,

Item Check List
Before starting, check that all the following items have been included
with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
Came[a
(with eyecup and
body cap)
Battery Pack LP-E5 Battery Charger
(with protective cover) LC-E5/LC°E5E*
Wide Strap _nterface CabJe Video Cable
EW4OODB IH tFC°2OOU VC400
EOS D_GiTAL Software _nstruction
Solution Disk Manual
(Software)
® ® ®
(1) _nstruction Manual (this booklet)
(2) Pocket Guide
Quick start guide to shooting.
(3) CD-ROM Guide
Guideto the bundted software (EOS D_GJTAL
SoIutionDisk) and Software hstruction Manual.
* Battery Charger LC-E5 or LC-E5E is provided,(The LC-E5E comes with 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.

Conventions Used in this Manual
icons in this Manual
<_> Indicates the Main Dial.
<AV> <_> Indicate the <_:_> cross keys.
<_> Indicates the setting button.
G4, _6, ©16 Indicates that the respective function remains active
for 4 sec, 6 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let
go of the button.
* Inthis manuaJ,the icons and markings indicatingthe camera's buttons, dials,
andsettings correspond to the icons andmarkings onthe camera andon the
LCD monitor.
: 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 (p.20).
(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.
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Chapters
For first-time users, chapters 1 and 2 e×pJain the camera's basic
operations and shooting procedures.
introduction 2
Camera basics.
Getting Started 23
2 Ba,icShoot_ngandMr.agePlaybac. 4_N
Fully automatic shooting for different subjects,
-=-_o,o AdvancedShootingTechniq.e, _
Basic shooting features for specific types of subjects,
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4' Note Advanced Techniques 6g
Advanced shooting techniques,
lr.agemayback _
PrintingImages and TransferringImages to a Computer 133
9 Custor.izing the Car.era 151
10 .efe,ence 16!
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Contents
Item Check List .................................................................................................. 3
Conventions Used in this Manuat ...................................................................... 4
Chapters ............................................................................................................ 5
Contents at a Glance ....................................................................................... 10
Handting Precautions ...................................................................................... 12
Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................ 14
Nomenclature .................................................................................................. 16
Recharging the Battery .................................................................................... 24
Installing and Removing the Battery' ................................................................ 26
Turning on the Power ...................................................................................... 27
Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................... 29
Selecting the Interface Language .................................................................... 30
Installing and Removing the Card ................................................................... 3I
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 ......................................................................................... 49
Shooting Moving Subjects ............................................................................... 50
Shooting Portraits at Night............................................................................... 5I
Disabling Flash ................................................................................................ 52
Using the Self-timer ......................................................................................... 53
Image Playback ............................................................................................... 54

Contents
Program AE ...................................................................................................... 56
Changing the ISO Speed ................................................................................. 57
Using the Built-in Flash .................................................................................... 58
Changing the AF Mode .................................................................................... 60
Selecting the AF Point ...................................................................................... 61
Continuous Shooting ........................................................................................ 63
Setting the Image-recording Quality ................................................................. 64
Selecting a Picture Style .................................................................................. 67
Action Shots ..................................................................................................... 70
Changing the Depth of Field ............................................................................ 72
Manual Exposure ............................................................................................. 75
Automatic Depth-of-Field AE............................................................................ 76
Changing the Metering Mode........................................................................... 77
Setting Exposure 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
Using AF to Focus .......................................................................................... 102
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Contents
Handy Features ............................................................................................. 108
Silencing the Beeper .................................................................................. 108
Card 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 ........................................................................... 1I8
Appending Dust Delete Data ......................................................................... 119
Manual Sensor Cleaning ............................................................................... 121
Seamhing for Images Quickly ........................................................................ 124
Magnified View .............................................................................................. 126
Rotating the Image ........................................................................................ 126
Auto Playback ............................................................................................... 127
Viewing the Images on TV ............................................................................. 128
Protecting Images ......................................................................................... 129
Erasing Images ............................................................................................. 130
Shooting Information Display ......................................................................... 13I

Contents
Preparing to Print ........................................................................................... 134
Printing ........................................................................................................... 136
Digital Print Order 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 ..................................................................................... 160
When Autofocus Fails .................................................................................... 162
Using a Household Power Outlet ................................................................... 163
Using the Remote Switch ............................................................................... 164
External Speedtites ........................................................................................ 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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Contents at a Glance
e, Shoot automatically ,_ po43 - 52 (BasicZonemodes)
_ Shoot continuously _,_p,47, 50, 63 (_ Continuousshooting)
_Take a picture of myself in a group ,_,,po53 (® Self-timer)
® Freeze the action
_ Take a b_urred action shot @ p.70 (Tv Shutter-priorityAE)
e, BJur the background
® Keep the background in sharp focus _, po72 (Av Aperture-priorityAE)
® Adjust theimage brightness (exposure)@ po78 (Exposurecompensation)
® Shoot under low light @ po44, 57, 88 (Flashphotography)
® Shoot without flash @ po82 (_ FlashOff)
® Photograph fireworks at night @ p.75 (Bulbexposure)
® Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor _ po96 (LiveViewshooting)
® Set the image effects to match the subject °,3 po67 (SelectingaPictureStyle)
® Make a large size print of the picture ¢ p.64 (_ L, _ L, _)
® Take many pictures ¢ po64 (_lS, _S)
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