Canon Rebel SL 1 EOS 100D User manual

Canon
This basic manual covers only the most basic operations.
For other features and more details, see the
Camera Instruction Manual ® pdf file in the CD-ROM.

Introduction
The EOS REBEL SL1/EOS 100D is a high-performance, digital single-
lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx.
18.0 effective megapixels, DIGIC 5, high-precision and high-speed 9-
point AF, approx. 4 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.110-112) and "Handling Precautions" (p.12, 13).
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.

Compatible Cards
The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity:
• SD memory cards
• SDHC memory cards*
• SDXC memory cards*
• UHS-icards supported.
When shooting movies, use a large-capacity SD card rated SD
Speed Class 6 "CLASS@" 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.
In this manual, "card" refers to SD memory cards, SDHC memory
_Jl_ _'_ cards, and SDXC memory cards.
.,_CC * The camera does not come with a card for recording images/
movies. 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.
Battery Pack Battery Charger
Camera LP-E12 LC-E12/LC-EI2E*
(with eyecup and body cap) (with protective cover)
Wide Strap interface Cable
EW-300D
* Battery Charger LC-E12 or LC-E12E is provided. (The LC-E12E 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 carefu! not to lose any of the above items.
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instruction Manual and CD=ROMs
The instruction manual consists of a booklet and PDF manuals in
electronic form (provided in the CD-ROM disc). I
Camera Basic
instruction Manual
(this booklet)
_] The Basic InstructiQn Manual explains the basic pr0cedures and features.
For detailed instructions, see the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM.
Camera instruction Manual CD=ROM
Contains the following manuals in PDF:
• Camera Instruction Manual (Detailed version)
• Quick Reference Guide
Software instruction Manual CD-ROM
Contains instruction manuals in PDF for the software in the
Software CD-ROM.
* instructions for viewing the Instruction Manual CD-ROMs are on pages 102-103.
Software CD-ROM (EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk)
Contains various software. For outlines and installation
procedure of the software, see pages 106-107.
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Quick Start Guide
Insert the battery (p.24).
To charge the battery, see page 22.
Insert a card (p.24).
With the card's label facing toward
the back of the camera, insert it into
the card slot
Attach the lens (p.32).
Align the lens' white or red index
with the camera's index in the
matching color.
Set the lens focus mode switch
to <AF> (p.32).
Set the power switch to <ON>
(p.27)o
When the LCD monitor displays the
date/time/zone setting screens, see
page 29.

Quick Start Guide
Set the Mode Dial to <_.._>
(Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.48).
_All the necessary camera settings
will be set automatically.
Focus the subject (p.35).
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 wil be
raised automatically.
Take the picture (p.35).
Press the shutter button completely
to take the picture.
Review the picture.
®The captured image will be displayed
for 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
To d sp ay the mage aga n, press
the <E_[]> button (p.94).
®_To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see "Live View
Shooting" (p.73).
®_To view the images captured so far, see "image Playback" (p.94).

Conventions Used in this Manual
icons in this Manual
<_>
<A><_V><4><_>
<SET>
(b4, 4_6, (_10, _16
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.
* 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.
(p.**)
@
÷_.._
?
: hdicates 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.18).
: Reference page numbers for more information.
:Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Problem-solving advice.
Basic Assumptions
® Ai[ operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch
is <ON> (p.27).
® 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.

Contents
Compatible Cards ............................................................................. 3
Item Check List ................................................................................. 4
Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs .................................................... 5
Quick Start Guide .............................................................................. 6
Conventions Used in this Manual ..................................................... 8
Contents ............................................................................................ 9
Handling Precautions ...................................................................... 12
Nomenclature .................................................................................. 14
Charging the Battery ....................................................................... 22
Installing and Removing the Battery and Card ............................... 24
Turning on the Power ...................................................................... 27
Setting the Date, Time, and Zone ................................................... 29
Selecting the Interface Language ................................................... 31
Attaching and Detaching a Lens ..................................................... 32
Basic Operation .............................................................................. 34
[] Quick Control for Shooting Functions ........................................ 36
Menu Operations .................................................................. 38
Formatting the Card ........................................................................ 40
Switching the LCD Monitor Display ................................................. 42
Feature Guide ................................................................................. 43
Using the Touch Screen ............................................................. 44

Contents
FullyAutomaticShooting(SceneIntelligentAuto)...................48
FullAutoTechniques(SceneIntelligentAuto).........................51
DisablingFlash.........................................................................53
_] CreativeAutoShooting............................................................54
_t_ShootingPortraits......................................................................58
ShootingLandscapes...............................................................59
_ ShootingClose-ups...................................................................60
¢&, Shooting Moving Subjects ........................................................ 61
SCN: Special Scene Mode ............................................................. 62
-_. Shooting Children ...................................................................... 63
_I Shooting Food ............................................................................ 64
[] Shooting Candlelight Portraits ................................................... 65
[] Shooting Night Portraits (With aTripod) .................................... 66
Shooting Night Scenes (Handheld) ........................................... 67
_:- Shooting Backlit Scenes ........................................................... 68
[] Quick Control ............................................................................ 70
Shooting with the LCD Monitor ................................................ 74
Using AF to Focus (AF Method) ..................................................... 77
C_ Shooting with the Touch Shutter .............................................. 84
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