Canon REBEL SL1 EOS 100D User manual

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Advanced Shooting
This chapter builds on Chapter 3 and introduces more
ways to shoot creatively.
The first half of this chapter explains how to use the <Tv >,
<AM>, and <M> modes on the Mode Dial.
All the functions explained in Chapter 3 can also be used in
the <Tv>, <Av>, and <M> modes.
To see which functions can be used in each shooting mode,
see page 316.
The *f_ icon at the upper right of the page title indicates that
the function is available only in Creative Zone modes
(p.26).
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The pointer icon </_'_> displayed
together with the shutter speed, aperture
setting, or exposure compensation
amount indicates that you can turn the
<_ > dial to adjust the respective
setting.

Tv" Conveying the Subject's Movement
You can either freeze the action or create motion blur with the <Tv>
(Shutter-priority AE) mode on the Mode Dial.
*<Tv> standsfor Timevalue.
Blurred motion
(Slow shutter speed: 1/30 sec.) Frozen action (Fast shutter speed: 1/2000 sec.)
Set the Mode Dial to <Tv>.
Set the desired shutter speed.
See "Shooting Tips" for advice on
setting the shutter speed.
Turning the <_> dial to the right
sets a faster shutter speed, and
turning itto the left sets a slower one.
Take the picture.
When you focus and press the
shutter button completely, the picture
will be taken at the selected shutter
speed.
Shutter Speed Display
The LCD monitor displays the shutter speed as a fraction. However, the
viewfinder displays only the denominator. "0"5" indicates 0.5 sec. and "15....
is 15 sec.
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Tv: Conveying the Subject's Movement
To freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject
Use a fast shutter speed such as 114000 sec. to 1/500 sec.
To blur a running child or animal and convey an impression of
motion
Use amedium shutter speed such as 1/250 sec. to 1/30 sec. Follow
the moving subject through the viewfinder and press the shutter
button to take the picture. If you use a telephoto lens, hold it steady
to prevent camera shake.
To blur a flowing river or fountain
Use a slow shutter speed of 1/30 sec. or slower. Use a tripod to
prevent hand-held camera shake.
Set the shutter speed so that the aperture display does not blink.
If you press the shutter button halfway and change
the shutter speed while the aperture is displayed,
the aperture display will also change to maintain the
same exposure (amount of lightreaching the image
sensor). If you exceed the adjustable aperture
range, the aperture display will blink to indicate that
the standard exposure cannot be obtained.
If the exposure will be too dark, the maximum aperture (smallest
number) will blink. If this happens, turn the <_ > dial to the left to
set aslower shutter speed or increase the ISO speed.
If the exposure will be too bright, the minimum aperture (highest
number) will blink. If this happens, turn the <_ > dial to the right to
set afaster shutter speed or decrease the ISO speed.
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To obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set
automatically (autoflash exposure) to match the automatically-set
aperture. The shutter speed can be set from 1/200 sec. to 30 sec.
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Av" Changing the Depth of Field
To blur the background or to make everything near and far look sharp,
set the Mode Dial to <AM> (Aperture-priority AE) to adjust the depth of
field (range of acceptable focus).
*<Av > standsfor Aperture value,whichisthe size of the diaphragm hole inside
the lens.
Blurred background Sharp foreground and background
(Witha lowaperturef/number:f/5.6) (Witha highaperturef/number:f/32)
Set the Mode Dial to <AM>.
Set the desired aperture.
Thehigherthef/number,thewiderthedepth
offieldwhere sharperfocusis obtainedin
boththeforegroundandbackground.
Turning the <_> dialto the right will set
a higher f/number (smaller aperture
opening), and turning ittothe left will set a
lower f/number (larger aperture opening).
Take the picture.
Focus and press the shutter button
completely. The picture will be taken
with the selected aperture.
Aperture Display
The higherthef/number, thesmaller theapertureopeningwillbe.The
aperturesdisplayedwilldifferdependingon thelens. Ifno lensisattachedto
the camera,"00"will bedisplayedfor the aperture.
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Av: Changing the Depth of Field
When using an aperture with a high f/number or shooting in low
light scenes, note that camera shake can occur.
Ahigher aperture f/number will make the shutter speed slower.
Under low light,the shutter speed can be as long as 30 sec. In such
cases, increase the ISO speed and hold the camera steady or use a
tripod.
The depth of field depends not only on the aperture, but also on
the lens and on the subject distance.
Since wide-angle lenses have a wide depth of field (range of
acceptable focus infront of and behind the point of focus), you need
not set a high aperture f/number to obtain a sharp picture from the
foreground to the background. On the other hand, a telephoto lens
has a narrow depth of field.
And the closer the subject, the narrower the depth of field. A farther
subject will have a wider depth of field.
Set the aperture so that the shutter speed display does not blink.
If you press the shutter button halfway and change
the aperture while the shutter speed is displayed,
the shutter speed display will also change to
maintain the same exposure (amount of light
reaching the image sensor). If you exceed the
adjustable shutter speed range, the shutter speed
display will blink to indicate that the standard
exposure cannot be obtained.
If the picture will be too dark, the "30'' (30 sec.) shutter speed
display will blink. Ifthis happens, turn the <_ > dial to the left to set
a lower aperture f/number or increase the ISO speed.
If the picture will be too bright, the "4000" (1/4000 sec.) shutter
speed display will blink. If this happens, turn the <_> dial to the
right to set a higher aperture f/number or decrease the ISO speed.
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AV: Changing the Depth of Field
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To obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set
automatically to match the set aperture (autoflash exposure). The
shutter speed will be set automatically between 1/200 sec. - 30 sec. to
suit the scene's brightness.
In low light, the main subject is exposed with the auto flash metering,
and the background is exposed with a slow shutter speed set
automatically. Both the subject and background look properly exposed
(automatic slow-speed flash sync). If you are handholding the camera,
keep it steady to prevent camera shake. Using a tripod is
recommended.
To prevent a slow shutter speed, under [1_12: Flash control], set
[Flash sync. speed in Av mode] to [1/200-1/60 sec. auto] or [1/200
sec. (fixed)] (p.232).
The aperture opening (diaphragm) changes only at the moment when
the picture is taken. Otherwise, the aperture remains fully open.
Therefore, when you look at the scene through the viewfinder or on the
LCD monitor, the depth of field will look narrow.
Press the depth-of-field preview button
to stop down the lens to the current
aperture setting and check the depth of
field (range of acceptable focus).
_] While looking at the Live View image (p.150) and holding down the depth-of-
field preview button, you can change the aperture and see how the depth of
field changes.
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M"Manual Exposure
You can set both the shutter speed and aperture manually as desired.
While referring to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder, you can
set the exposure as desired. This method is called manual exposure.
* <M> stands for Manual.
Set the Mode Dial to <M>.
Set the ISO speed (p.98).
_Set the shutter speed and
aperture.
<8> To set the shutter speed, turn the
<Avl_> + <8> <_> dial.
To set the aperture, hold down the
< Avl_> button and turn the < _ > dial.
Standard exposure index Focus the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway.
The exposure setting will be
displayed in the viewfinder.
The exposure level mark < I>
indicates how far the current
exposure level is from the standard
exposure level.
Set the exposure and take the picture.
Check the exposure level indicator and set the desired shutter
speed and aperture.
If the exposure level exceeds +2 stops from the standard
exposure, the end of the exposure level indicator will display <<>
or <)> in the viewfinder. (On the LCD monitor, if the exposure
level exceeds +3 stops, <<> or <)> will be displayed.)
_"_ If ISOAuto is set, the ISOspeedsettingwilt changeto suitthe shutter speed
andaperture in order toobtain astandard exposure.Therefore, you may not
obtain thedesired exposure effect.
Exposure level mark
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M: Manual Exposure
In [1_2: Auto Lighting Optimizer[, if the checkmark <_/> for [Disable
during man expo] is removed, the Auto Lighting Optimizer can be set in
the <i> mode (p.130).
When ISO Auto isset, you can press the <')(-> button to Iock the ISO speed.
If you press the <-)(-> button and recompose the shot, you can see the
exposure level difference on the exposure level indicator (p.24, 25)
compared to when the <'X" >button was pressed.
To obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set
automatically (autoflash exposure) to match the manually-set aperture.
The shutter speed can be set from 1/200 sec. to 30 sec or bulb.
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A bulb exposure keeps the shutter open for
as long as you hold down the shutter button.
It can be used to shoot fireworks and other
subjects requiring long exposures.
In step 3 on the preceding page, turn the
<_ > dial to the left to set <BULB>.
The elapsed exposure time will be
displayed on the LCD monitor.
During the bulb exposure, do not point the lens toward the sun. The
sun's heat can damage the camera's internal components.
Since bulb exposures produce more noise than usual, the image may
look a little grainy.
When [1_3: Long exp. noise reduction] is set to [Auto] or [Enable],
noise generated by the long exposure can be reduced (p.132).
For bulb exposures, using a tripod and a remote switch (sold separately,
p.310) is recommended.
You can also use a remote controller (sold separately, p.309) for bulb
shooting. When you press the remote controller's transmit button, the
bulb exposure will start immediately or 2 sec. later. Press the button
again to stop the bulb exposure.

I-_-IChanging the Metering Mode*
Four methods (metering modes) to measure the subject's brightness
are provided. Normally, evaluative metering is recommended.
In Basic Zone modes, automatic selection is set automatically.
Select [Metering mode].
Under the [1_13] tab, select [Metering
mode], then press <SET>.
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Set the metering mode.
Select the desired metering mode,
then press <SET>.
Evaluative metering
This is a general-purpose metering mode
suited even for backlit subjects. The camera
sets the exposure automatically to suit the
scene.
Partial metering
Effective when the background is much brighter
than the subject due to backlighting, etc. The
gray area in the left figure is where the
brightness is metered to obtain the standard
exposure.
Spot metering
This is for metering a specific part of the subject
or scene. The gray area in the left figure is
where the brightness is metered to obtain the
standard exposure. This metering mode is for
advanced users.
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rs3 Changing the Metering Mode _
C-I Center-weighted average metering
The brightness is metered at the image center
and then averaged for the entire scene. This
metering mode is for advanced users.
_] With E83(Evaluative metering), the exposure setting will be locked when you
press the shutter button halfway and focus is achieved. In the Col (Partial
metering), I-,3 (Spot metering), and E-I (Center-weighted average metering)
modes, the exposure is set when the photo is taken. (Pressing the shutter
button halfway does not lock the exposure.) During Live View shooting, the
exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken, regardless of the
metering mode.
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Setting Exposure Compensation _"
Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not come out
as desired. This feature can be used in Creative Zone modes (except <M>).
You can set the exposure compensation up to +5 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
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Making it brighter:
Hold down the <Avl_> button and
turn the <_> dial to the right
(increased exposure).
Making it darker:
Hold down the <Avl_> button and
turn the <_> dial to the left
(decreased exposure).
Decreasedexposureforadarkerimage
Dark exposure
As shown in the figure, the exposure
level is displayed on the LCD monitor
and in the viewfinder.
After taking the picture, cancel the
exposure compensation by setting
it back to 0.
Increased exposure for a brighter image
The exposurecompensationamount displayed intheviewfinder goes up
to only+2 stops. Ifthe exposure compensationamount exceeds +2
stops,the endof the exposure level indicatorwilt display <_> or <),>.
If you wantto set exposurecompensation exceeding +2stops, settingit
with [1_2: Expo.cornp./AEB](p.125) or with theQuick Control screen
(p.44) isrecommended.
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Setting Exposure Compensation _
Set flash exposure compensation ifthe flash exposure of the subject
does not come out as desired. You can set the exposure compensation
up to +2 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
.......Press the <[] >button. (610)
The Quick Control screen will appear
(p.44).
Select [_].
Pressthe< ,;, >cross keysto select [8_*].
[Flash exposure comp.] will be
displayed at the bottom.
Set the exposure compensation amount.
To make the flash exposure brighter,
turn the <_1_ > dial to the right
(increased exposure).
To make it darker, turn the <_1_ > dial
to the left (decreased exposure).
When you press the shutter button
halfway, the <_> icon will appear in
the viewfinder.
After taking the picture, cancel the
flash exposure compensation by
setting it back to 0.
O If [1_2: Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.130) is set to any setting other than
[Disable], the image may look bright even if a decreased exposure
compensation or decreased flash exposure compensation is set.
_] You can also set flash exposure compensation with [Built-in flash settings]
in [1_12: Flash control] (p.233).
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Auto Exposure Bracketing _"
This feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the
exposure automatically (up to +2 stops in 1/3-stop increments) with
three shots as shown below.
You can then choose the best exposure. This is called AEB (Auto
Exposure Bracketing).
Standard exposure Darker exposure Brighter exposure
(Decreased exposure) (Increased exposure)
AEB range
Select [Expo.comp./AEB].
Underthe [1_12]tab,select
[Expo.comp./AEB], thenpress <SET >.
Set the AEB range.
Turnthe <_ > dial to set the AEB range.
Press the <<> <1_> keys to set the
exposure compensation amount. If
AEB iscombined with exposure
compensation, AEB will be applied
centering on the exposure
compensation amount.
Press <SET> to set it.
When you press the <MENU> button
to exit the menu, the AEB range will
be displayed on the LCD monitor.
Take the picture.
Focus and press the shutter button
completely. The three bracketed
shots will be taken in this sequence:
standard exposure, decreased
exposure, and increased exposure.
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Auto Exposure Bracketing*
Follow steps 1 and 2 to turn off the AEB range display.
The AEB setting will also be canceled automatically if the power
switch is set to <OFF >, flash recycling is completed, etc.
Using AEB with continuous shooting
If Drive/self-timer is set to <Dj_j> or <D__S>(p.108) and you press the
shutter button completely, the three bracketed shots will be taken
continuously in this sequence: standard exposure, decreased
exposure, and increased exposure. The shooting will then stop
automatically.
Using AEB with single shooting (Fq/DS).
Press the shutter button three times to take the three bracketed
shots. The three bracketed shots will be exposed in the following
sequence: standard exposure, decreased exposure, and increased
exposure.
Using AEB with the self-timer or a remote controller (sold
separately)
With the self-timer or a remote control shooting (<_®> or <_2>),
you can take three continuous shots after a 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay.
With <_c> (p.110) set, the number of continuous shots will be three
times the number set.
I_ ;, AEB cannot be usedwith flash,[Multi Shot Noise Reduction], Creative
filters,orbulbexposures.
If[1_12:Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.130) is set toany settingother
than[Disable],the effect of AEB may be minimal.
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*Locking the Exposure
You can lock the exposure when the area offocus isto be different from the
exposure metering area or when you want to take multiple shots atthe same
exposure setting. Press the <--X->button to lock the exposure, then recompose
and take the shot. This iscalled AE lock. It is effective for backlit subjects.
Focus the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway.
The exposure setting will be
displayed.
Press the <-X-> button. (_4)
The <-X-> icon lightsup inthe
viewfinder to indicate that the
exposure setting is locked (AE lock).
Each time you press the <--X-> button, the
current autoexposure setting is locked.
Recompose and take the picture.
If you want to maintain the AE lock
while taking more shots, hold down
the <--X-> button and press the shutter
button to take another shot.
AE lock is applied at the AF AE lock is applied at the
C_3" _oint that achieved focus, se ected AF pont
I-o3Co3I-3 AE lock is applied at the center AF point.
When the lens' focus mode switch is set to <MF>, AE lock is applied at the
center AF point.
[_ If you set [_3: Switch _ /")(-button] to [Enable], you can switch the
functions of the <_> button and <')(-> button.
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*Locking the Flash Exposure _
If the subject is on the side of the frame and you use flash, the subject
may turn out to be too bright or dark depending on the background, etc.
This is when you should use FE lock. After setting the proper flash
exposure for the subject, you can recompose (put the subject toward
the side) and shoot. This feature can also be used with a Canon EX-
series Speedlite.
*FEstandsfor Flash Exposure.
Press the <_>button.
The built-in flash will rise.
Press the shutter button halfway and
look in the viewfinder to check that
the <_> icon is lit.
Focus the subject.
Press the < -X-> button. (4_16)
Aim the spot metering circle over the
subject, then press the <-X-> button.
The flash will fire a preflash and the
required flash output is calculated
and retained in memory.
In the viewfinder, "FEL" is displayed
for a moment and <{*> will light up.
Each time you press the <-X-> button,
a preflash is fired and the required
flash output is calculated and retained
in memory.
Take the picture.
Compose the shot and press the
shutter button completely.
The flash is fired when the picture is
taken.
Spot metering circle
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-X- Locking the Flash Exposure _
If the subject is too far away and beyond the effective range of the flash,
the <{> icon will blink. Move closer to the subject and repeat steps 2 to
4.
FE lock is not possible during Live View shooting.
If you set [_'3: Switch _/"X"button] to [Enable], you can switch the
functions of the <_> button and <'X-> button.
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Auto Correctionof Brightnessand Contrast*
If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and
contrast can be corrected automatically. This function is called Auto
Lighting Optimizer. The default setting is [Standard]. With JPEG
images, the correction is applied when the image is captured.
In Basic Zone modes, [Standard] is set automatically.
Select [Auto Lighting Optimizer].
Under the [1_12] tab, select [Auto
Lighting Optimizer], then press
<SET>.
Select the setting.
Select the desired setting, then press
<SET>.
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Take the picture.
The image will be recorded with the
brightness and contrast corrected if
necessary.
_L_ ;, Under [ft4: Custom Functions (C.Fn)], if [3: Highlight tone priority] is
set to [1: Enable], the Auto Lighting Optimizer will be set automatically to
[Disable] and the setting cannot be changed.
, If a setting other than [Disable] is set and you use exposure
compensation or flash exposure compensation to darken the exposure,
the image may still come out bright. If you want a darker exposure, set
this function to [Disable].
Depending on the shooting conditions, noise may increase.
In step 2, if you press the <INFO.> button and uncheck <_/> the [Disable
during man expo] setting, the Auto Lighting Optimizer can also be set in
the <M> mode.
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Setting Noise Reduction _
This function reduces the noise generated in the image. Although noise
reduction is applied at all ISO speeds, it is particularly effective at high
ISO speeds. At low ISO speeds, the noise in the darker parts of the
image (shadow areas) is further reduced. Change the setting to suit the
noise level.
Select [High ISO speed NR].
Under the [1_13] tab, select [High ISO
speed NR], then press <SET>.
Set the level.
Select the desired noise reduction
level, then press <SET>.
The setting screen closes and the
menu will reappear.
[_: Multi Shot Noise Reduction]
This applies noise reduction with higher image quality than [High].
For a single photo, four shots are taken continuously and aligned
and merged automatically into a single JPEG image.
Take the picture.
The image will be recorded with noise
reduction applied.
_"_ With [High] or [Multi Shot Noise Reduction], the maximum burst for
continuous shooting will greatly decrease.
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