User manual CANON EOS REBEL XS 18-55IS KIT - EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS/EOS 1000D INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INSTRUCTION MANUAL E INSTRUCTION MANUAL E Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS/EOS 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 memory 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. 2 Item Check List Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. Camera (with eyecup and body cap) Battery Pack LP-E5 (with protective cover) Battery Charger LC-E5/LC-E5E* Wide Strap EW-100DB III Interface Cable IFC-200U Video Cable VC-100 EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (Software) Software Instruction Manual (1) Instruction Manual (this booklet) (2) Pocket Guide Quick start guide to shooting. (3) CD-ROM Guide Guide to the bundled software (EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk) and Software Instruction 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. 3 Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this Manual <6> <0> : Indicates the Main Dial. : Indicates the setting button. : Indicate the cross keys. 0, 9, 8 : Indicates that the respective function remains active for 4 sec., 6 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. 3 : Indicates a function which can be changed by pressing the button and changing the setting. M : When shown on the upper right of the page, it indicates that the function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.20). : Tip or advice for better shooting. : Problem-solving advice. : Warning to prevent shooting problems. : Supplemental information. (p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information. Basic Assumptions All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch is already set to <1>. 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. 4 Chapters For first-time users, chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera's basic operations and shooting procedures. Introduction Camera basics. 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Getting Started Basic Shooting and Image Playback Fully automatic shooting for different subjects. 23 43 Advanced Shooting Techniques Basic shooting features for specific types of subjects. 55 More Advanced Techniques Advanced shooting techniques. 69 Live View Shooting Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor. 95 Handy Features Convenient menu-based functions. 107 Image Playback Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer Customizing the Camera Reference 123 133 151 161 5 Contents Introduction Item Check List.................................................................................................. 3 Conventions Used in this Manual ...................................................................... 4 Chapters ............................................................................................................ 5 Contents at a Glance....................................................................................... 10 Handling Precautions ...................................................................................... 12 Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................ 14 Nomenclature .................................................................................................. 16 1 Getting Started 23 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 ................................................................... 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 2 Basic Shooting and Image Playback 43 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............................................................................... 51 Disabling Flash ................................................................................................ 52 Using the Self-timer ......................................................................................... 53 Image Playback ............................................................................................... 54 6 Contents 3 Advanced Shooting Techniques 55 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 4 More Advanced Techniques 69 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 5 Live View Shooting 95 Preparing for Live View Shooting.....................................................................96 Focusing Manually ...........................................................................................98 Shooting ...........................................................................................................99 Using AF to Focus..........................................................................................102 7 Contents 6 Handy Features 107 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 ........................................................................... 118 Appending Dust Delete Data ......................................................................... 119 Manual Sensor Cleaning ............................................................................... 121 7 Image Playback 123 Searching 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......................................................................... 131 8 Contents 8 Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer 133 Preparing to Print ...........................................................................................134 Printing ...........................................................................................................136 Digital Print Order Format (DPOF).................................................................143 Direct Printing with DPOF ..............................................................................146 Transferring Images to a Personal Computer ................................................147 9 Customizing the Camera 151 Setting Custom Functions ..............................................................................152 Custom Function Settings ..............................................................................154 Registering My Menu .....................................................................................160 10 Reference 161 When Autofocus Fails ....................................................................................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 9 Contents at a Glance Shooting Shoot automatically Shoot continuously Take a picture of myself in a group Freeze the action Take a blurred action shot Blur the background Keep the background in sharp focus Adjust the image brightness (exposure) Shoot under low light Shoot without flash Photograph fireworks at night Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor p.43 - 52 (Basic Zone modes) p.47, 50, 63 (i Continuous shooting) p.53 (j Self-timer) p.70 (s Shutter-priority AE) p.72 (f Aperture-priority AE) p.78 (Exposure compensation) p.44, 57, 58 (Flash photography) p.52 (7 Flash Off) p.75 (Bulb exposure) p.96 (Live View shooting) Image Quality Set the image effects to match the subject Make a large size print of the picture Take many pictures p.67 (Selecting a Picture Style) p.64 (73, 83, 1) p.64 (76, 86) 10 Focusing Change the point of focus Shoot a moving subject p.61 (S AF point selection) p.50, 60 (AI Servo AF) Playback View the images with the camera Search for pictures quickly Prevent important images from accidental deletion Delete unnecessary images View the images on a TV set Set the LCD brightness p.54 (x Playback) p.124 (H Index display) p.129 (K Image protect) p.130 (L Delete) p.128 (Video OUT) p.109 (LCD brightness) Printing Print pictures easily p.133 (Direct printing) 11 Handling Precautions Camera Care This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe with a well-wrung wet cloth. Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such as a magnet or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving the camera near anything emitting strong radio waves such as a large antenna. Strong magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data. Do not leave the camera in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction. The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest Canon Service Center. Do not touch the camera's electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera misoperation. If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room, condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag. If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid damaging the camera. If there is condensation, remove the lens, card and battery from the camera, and wait until the condensation has evaporated before using the camera. If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to check that the camera is still working. Avoid storing the camera where there are corrosive chemicals such as a darkroom or chemical lab. If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions before using the camera. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is an important shoot coming up, have the camera checked by your Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly. 12 Handling Precautions LCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there might be a few dead pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying only black or red, etc., are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded. If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occur where you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is only temporarily and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days. Cards Cards are precision devices. Do not drop the card or subject it to vibration. Doing so could damage the images recorded on them. Do not store or use the card near anything having a strong magnetic field such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to having static electricity. Otherwise, the images recorded on the card might be lost. Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source. Doing so can warp the cards and make them unusable. Do not spill any liquid onto the card. Always store your cards in a case to protect the data stored on them. Do not bend the card or subject it to any excessive force or physical shock. Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations. Lens Electrical Contacts After detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens caps or put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts. Contacts Cautions During Prolonged Use When you shoot continuously for a prolonged period or use Live View shooting for a long period, the camera may become hot. Although this is not a malfunction, holding the hot camera for a long period can cause slight skin burns. 13 Quick Start Guide 1 2 3 4 5 14 For EF-S lens For EF lens Insert the battery. (p.26) To recharge the battery, see page 24. Attach the lens. (p.33) When attaching an EF-S lens, align it with the white index on the camera. For other lenses, align it with the red index. Set the lens focus mode switch to . (p.33) Open the slot cover and insert a card. (p.31) With the card's label facing you, insert it into the slot. Set the power switch to <1>. (p.27) When the LCD monitor displays the Date/Time setting screen, see page 29. Quick Start Guide 6 7 8 9 Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full Auto). (p.44) All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. Focus the subject. (p.37) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus the subject. Take the picture. (p.37) Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. Review the picture. (p.108) The captured image will be displayed for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. To display the image again, press the button. (p.54) The shooting settings displayed on the LCD monitor turns off when you press the shutter button halfway or press the button. To delete an image, see "Erasing Images" (p.130). 15 Nomenclature The names in bold indicate the parts explained up until the "Basic Shooting and Image Playback" section (up to p.54). Mode Dial (p.20) Power switch (p.27) ISO speed set button (p.57) <6> Main Dial (p.4) Shutter button (p.37) Built-in flash/AF-assist beam (p.58/116) EF Lens mount index (p.33) EF-S Lens mount index (p.33) Flash-sync contacts Hot shoe (p.166) Focal plane mark (p.49) Strap mount (p.22) Red-eye reduction/ Self-timer lamp (p.59/53) Grip Flash button (p.58) Terminal cover Lens release button (p.34) Mirror (p.94,121) Contacts (p.13) Lens mount Lens lock pin Depth-of-field preview button (p.74) EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS / II lens Hood EW-60C (sold separately) mount 58 mm filter thread (front of lens) Focus mode switch (p.33) Image Stabilizer switch* (p.35) Lens mount index (p.33) Focusing ring (p.62) Zoom ring (p.34) Video OUT terminal (p.128) Remote control terminal (p.164) Digital terminal (p.134,147) Contacts (p.13) * The EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II lens does not have an Image Stabilizer switch. 16 Nomenclature Dioptric adjustment knob (p.36) Eyecup (p.165) Viewfinder eyepiece Shooting settings display/ Trimming orientation button (p.42,113/141) Aperture/Exposure compensation button (p.75/78) AE lock/ FE lock button/ Index/Reduce button (p.88/89/124/126,141) AF point selection/ Magnify button (p.61/126,141) Menu button (p.38) Print/Share button/ White balance selection button (p.139,148/90) Card slot cover (p.31) LCD monitor (p.38,109) Tripod socket Playback button (p.54) <0> Setting button/ Shooting settings display (p.38/42) Cross keys (p.38) DC cord hole (p.163) Access lamp (p.32) Battery compartment cover release lever (p.26) Battery compartment cover (p.26) Erase button (p.130) Metering mode/Jump selection button (p.77/125) Picture Style selection button (p.67) Drive mode selection button (p.53,63) AF mode selection button (p.60) Card slot (p.31) 17 Nomenclature Shooting Settings Display Shutter speed Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount (p.78) AEB range (p.80) Flash exposure compensation (p.79) y Built-in flash External Speedlite Shooting mode Drive mode (p.53,63) u Single shooting i Continuous shooting 10-sec. self-timer l 2-sec. self-timer q Continuous shots after self-timer Battery check (p.28) zxcn Picture Style (p.67) Image-recording quality (p.64) 73 83 74 84 76 86 Large/Fine Large/Normal Medium/Fine Medium/Normal Small/Fine Small/Normal Main Dial pointer (p.69) Aperture ISO speed (p.57) White balance (p.90) Q Auto W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy Y Tungsten light U White fluorescent light I Flash O Custom 2 White balance correction (p.92) B White balance bracketing (p.93) Shots remaining Shots remaining during WB bracketing Self-timer countdown Bulb exposure time AF mode (p.60) X One-Shot AF 9 AI Focus AF Z AI Servo AF g Manual Focusing Metering mode (p.77) q Evaluative metering w Partial metering e Center-weighted average metering 1 RAW 1+73 RAW+Large/Fine The display will show only the settings currently applicable. 18 Nomenclature Viewfinder Information AF point display indicator < > Focusing screen AF points ISO speed AE lock/ AEB in-progress Focus confirmation light Max. burst White balance correction ISO speed <0> Monochrome shooting Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB range Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator Aperture Flash-ready Improper FE lock warning High-speed sync (FP flash) FE lock/ FEB in-progress Flash exposure compensation Shutter speed FE lock (FEL) Busy (buSY) Built-in flash recycling (D buSY) Card full warning (FuLL) Card error warning (Err) No card warning (Card) The display will show only the settings currently applicable. 19 Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial has the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zone modes. Creative Zone These modes give you more control over the result. d s f a : Program AE (p.56) : Shutter-priority AE (p.70) : Aperture-priority AE (p.72) : Manual exposure (p.75) 8 : Automatic depth-of-field AE (p.76) Full Auto Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. Fully automatic shooting for specific kinds of subjects. 1: Full Auto (p.44) Image Zone 2 : Portrait (p.47) 3: Landscape (p.48) 4 : Close-up (p.49) 5: Sports (p.50) 6 : Night Portrait (p.51) 7: Flash Off (p.52) 20 Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E5 Power plug Charge lamp Battery pack slot This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Battery Charger LC-E5E Battery pack slot Power cord Charge lamp Power cord socket 21 Nomenclature Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera's strap mount eyelet from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap's buckle as shown in the illustration. Pull the strap to take up any slack and make sure the strap will not loosen from the buckle. The eyepiece cover is also attached to the strap. (p.165) Eyepiece cover 22 Getting Started This chapter explains preliminary steps and basic camera operations. 1 23 Recharging the Battery 1 Remove the protective cover. 2 Attach the battery. As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely. To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. LC-E5 3 Recharge the battery. For LC-E5 As shown by the arrow, flip out the battery charger's prongs and insert the prongs into a power outlet. For LC-E5E LC-E5E Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug into the power outlet. Recharging starts automatically and the charge lamp turns orange. When the battery is fully recharged, the charge lamp will turn green. It takes about 2 hours to fully recharge a completely exhausted battery. The time required to recharge the battery depends on the ambient temperature and battery's charge level. 24 Recharging the Battery Tips for Using the Battery and Charger Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used. Even during non-use or storage, a charged battery will gradually discharge and lose its power. After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the charger from the power outlet. When not using the camera, remove the battery. If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small amount of power current is released, resulting in excess discharge and shorter battery life. Store the battery with the protective cover attached. Storing the battery after it is fully charged can lower the battery's performance. The battery charger can also be used in foreign countries. The battery charger is compatible with a 100 V AC to 240 V AC 50/ 60 Hz power source. If necessary, attach a commercially-available plug adapter for the respective country or region. Do not attach any portable voltage transformer to the battery charger. Doing so can damage the battery charger. If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after being fully charged, the battery has worn out. Purchase a new battery. Do not charge any battery other than Battery Pack LP-E5. Battery Pack LP-E5 is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with an incompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction or accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable. 25 Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E5 into the camera. 1 Open the battery compartment cover. Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover. 2 Insert the battery. the battery Insert the end with contacts. Insert the battery until it locks in place. 3 Close the cover.until it snaps shut. Press the cover Removing the Battery Open the cover and remove the battery. Press the battery lock lever as shown by the arrow and remove the battery. To prevent shorting, be sure to attach the protective cover to the battery. After opening the battery compartment cover, be careful not to swing it back further. Otherwise, the hinge might break. 26 Turning on the Power When you turn on the power switch and the date/time setting screen appears, see page 29 to set the date/time. <1> : The camera turns on. <2> : The camera is turned off and does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera. About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor Whenever you set the power switch to <1> or <2>, the sensor cleaning will be executed automatically. During the sensor cleaning, the LCD monitor will display . Even during the sensor cleaning, you can still shoot by pressing the shutter button halfway (p.37) to stop the sensor cleaning and take a picture. If you turn on/off the power switch <1>/<2> at a short interval, the icon might not be displayed. This is normal and not a problem. About Auto Power Off To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after about 30 seconds of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, just press the shutter button. You can change the auto power-off time with the menu's [5 Auto power off] setting. (p.109) If you set the power switch to <2> while an image is being recorded to the card, [Recording ...] will be displayed and the power will turn off after the card finishes recording the image. 27 Turning on the Power Checking the Battery Level When the power switch is set to <1>, the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels: z : Battery level OK. x : Battery level is slightly down, but adequate power remains. c : Battery will be exhausted soon. n : Battery must be recharged. Battery Life Temperature At 23°C / 73°F At 0°C / 32°F No Flash 600 500 [Approx. number of shots] Shooting Conditions 50% Flash Use 500 400 The figures above are based on a fully-charged LP-E5, no Live View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards. The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above depending on the shooting conditions. Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating only the autofocus can also reduce the number of possible shots. The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use of the LCD monitor. The lens operation is powered by the camera's battery. Using certain lenses can reduce the number of possible shots. Using the Image Stabilizer of the lens will decrease the number of possible shots (shorter battery life). For battery life with Live View shooting, see page 100. 28 3 Setting the Date and Time When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time has been reset, the Date/Time setting screen will appear. Follow steps 3 and 4 to set the date/time. Note that the date/time appended to recorded images will be based on this Date/Time setting. Be sure to set the date/time. 1 Display the menu. Press the button to display the menu. 2 Under the [6] tab, select [Date/ Time]. Press the key to select the [6] tab. Press the key to select [Date/ Time], then press <0>. the 3 SetPress date and time.to select the the key date or time number. Press <0> so is displayed. Press the key to set the number, then press <0>. (returns to .) menu. 4 Exit the the key to select [OK], Press then press <0>. The date/time will be set. Press the button to return to the shooting settings display. The date/time set will start from when you press <0> in step 4. If you store the camera without the battery or if the camera's battery becomes exhausted, the date/time might be reset. If this happens, set the date/time again. 29 3 Selecting the Interface Language 1 Display the menu. Press the button to display the menu. 2 Under the [6] tab, select [Language]. Press the key to select the [6] tab. Press the key to select [Language] (the third item from the top), then press <0>. 3 Select the desired language. Press the key to select the desired language, then press <0>. The menu language will change. Press the button to return to the shooting settings display. 30 Installing and Removing the Card The captured image is recorded onto the card (sold separately). Make sure the card's write protect switch is set upward to enable writing/erasing. Installing the Card 1 Card's write protect switch Open the cover. Slide the cover as shown by the arrow to open it. the Card. 2 Insertshown by the illustration, face As the card's label side toward you and insert it until it clicks in place. 3 Close the cover.and slide it in the Close the cover direction shown by the arrow until it snaps shut. When you set the power switch to <1>, the number of remaining shots will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Shots remaining The shots remaining depends on the remaining capacity of the card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc. The [1 Shoot w/o card] menu option set to [Off] will prevent you from forgetting to install a card. (p.108) 31 Installing and Removing the Card Removing the Card 1 Access lamp Open the cover. Set the power switch to <2>. Check that "Recording..." is not displayed on the LCD monitor. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover. the 2 Remove pushcard. card, then let go. Gently in the The card will stick out. Pull the card straight out, then close the cover. When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that the images are being written to or read by the card, being erased, or data is being transferred. While the access lamp is lit or blinking, never do any of the following. Doing so may damage the image data. It may also damage the card or camera. · Opening the card slot cover. · Opening the battery compartment cover. · Shaking or banging the camera around. If the card already contains recorded images, the image number might not start from 0001. (p.110) Do not touch the card's contacts with your fingers or metal objects. If a card-related error message is displayed on the LCD monitor, remove and reinstall the card. If the error persists, use a different card. If you can transfer all the images in the card to a personal computer, transfer all the images and then format the card (p.40). The card may then return to normal. 32 Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens 1 EF-S lens mount index Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow. lens. 2 Attach theEF-S lens with the camera's Align the white EF-S lens mount index and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it clicks in place. When attaching a lens other than an EF-S lens, align the lens with the red EF lens mount index. EF lens mount index lens, set the focus mode 3 On the to (autofocus). switch If it is set to (manual focus), autofocus will not operate. 4 Remove the front lens cap. Do not look at the sun directly through any lens. Doing so may cause loss of vision. If the front part (focusing ring) of the lens rotates during autofocusing, do not touch the rotating part. 33 Mounting and Detaching a Lens About Zooming To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers. If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus slightly. Detaching the Lens While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow. Turn the lens until it stops, then detach it. Minimizing Dust When changing lenses, do it in a place with minimal dust. When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach the body cap to the camera. Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it. Image Conversion Factor Since the image size is smaller than the 35mm film format, it will look like the lens focal length is increased by 1.6x. Image size (22.2 x 14.8mm / 0.87 x 0.58 in.) 35mm image size (36 x 24mm / 1.42 x 0.94 in.) 34 About the Lens Image Stabilizer The procedure explained here is based on the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens as an example. * IS stands for Image Stabilizer. * The EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II lens does not have an Image Stabilizer. 1 Set the IS switch to <1>. Set the camera's power switch to <1>. 2 Press the shutter button halfway. The Image Stabilizer will operate. picture. 3 Take thethe picture looks steady in the When viewfinder, press the shutter button completely to take the picture. The Image Stabilizer is not effective for moving subjects. The Image Stabilizer may not be effective for excessive shaking such as on a rocking boat. The Image Stabilizer can operate with the focus mode switch set to either or . If the camera is mounted on a tripod, you can save battery power by switching the IS switch to <2>. The Image Stabilizer can operate even when the camera is mounted on a monopod. Some IS lenses enable you to switch the IS mode manually to suit the shooting conditions. However, the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens switches the IS mode automatically. 35 Basic Operation Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob left or right so that the seven AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. If the camera's dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, sold separately) is recommended. Holding the Camera To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake. Horizontal shooting Vertical shooting 1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly. 2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand. 3. Press the shutter button lightly with your right hand's index finger. 4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body. 5. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder. 6. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other. For shooting while looking at the LCD monitor, see page 95. 36 Basic Operation Shutter Button The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely. Pressing halfway This activates autofocusing and automatic exposure metering that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder. (0) Pressing completely This releases the shutter and takes the picture. Preventing Camera Shake Camera movement during the moment of exposure is called camera shake. Camera shake can cause blurred pictures. To prevent camera shake, note the following: · Hold and steady the camera as shown on the previous page. · Press the shutter button halfway to autofocus, then press the shutter button completely. If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway first or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it completely immediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes the picture. Even during the menu display, image playback, and image recording, you can instantly go back to shooting-ready by pressing the shutter button halfway. 37 Menu Operations and Settings By setting various optional settings with the menus, you can set the imagerecording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, you use the button, cross keys, and <0> button on the camera back. button <0> button LCD monitor Cross keys Basic Zone Mode Menu Screen * The [2/7/9] tabs are not displayed in the Full Auto and Basic Zone modes. When a Basic Zone mode is set, there are menu items which are not displayed. Creative Zone Mode Menu Screen 3 Playback 1 Shooting Tab 5 Set-up 9 My Menu Menu settings Menu items 38 Menu Operations and Settings Menu Setting Procedure 1 Display the menu. Press the button to display the menu. tab. 2 Select athe key to select a Press menu tab. You can also turn the <6> dial to select a tab. menu item. 3 Select athe key to select the Press menu item, then press <0>. 4 Select the setting.or key to Press the select the setting. (Some settings require you to press either the or key to select it.) Some menu items will indicate the current setting in blue. the setting. 5 SetPress desired set it. <0> to menu. 6 Exit the the button to return Press to the shooting settings display. The explanation of menu functions hereinafter assumes that you have pressed the button to display the menu screen. A list of menu functions is on page 168. 39 3 Formatting the Card If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or personal computer, format the card with the camera. Formatting the card will erase everything in the card. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer the images to a personal computer before formatting the card. 1 Select [Format]. Under the [5] tab, select [Format], then press <0>. 2 Format the card. press <0>. Select [OK], then The card will be formatted. When the formatting is completed, the menu will reappear. For low-level formatting, press the button, checkmark [Low level format] with , then select [OK]. 40 3 Formatting the Card About Low-level Formatting Do low-level formatting if the card's recording or reading speed seems slow. Since low-level formatting will erase all recordable sectors in the card, the formatting will take slightly longer than normal formatting. You can stop the low-level formatting by selecting [Cancel]. Even in this case, normal formatting will have been completed and you can use the card as usual. When the card is formatted, only the file management information is changed. The actual data is not completely erased. Be aware of this when selling or discarding the card. When discarding the card, execute low-level formatting or destroy the card physically to prevent the data from being leaked. The card's capacity displayed on the format screen may be lower than the capacity indicated on the card. 41 Switching the LCD Monitor Screen The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu screen, image, etc. Shooting Settings The shooting settings are displayed when the camera is turned on. The display turns off when you press the shutter button halfway (p.37). When you let go of the shutter button, the display turns on again. You can also turn off the display by pressing the button or <0>. Display it again by pressing the button again. Menus Captured Image Appears when you press the button. Press the button again to return to the previous screen. Appears when you press the button. Press the button again to return to the previous screen. With the [5 LCD off/on btn] menu, you can set the method for turning the shooting settings display on or off. (p.115) While the menu or captured image is displayed, you can immediately return to shooting by pressing the shutter button. 42 Basic Shooting and Image Playback This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results and how to playback images. With the Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot and the camera sets everything automatically. Also, to prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, shooting settings cannot be changed in the Basic Zone modes. The settings (functions set automatically) which cannot be set by the user are grayed out. Full Auto 2 Zone as ic B About the Auto Lighting Optimizer In Basic Zone modes, the Auto Lighting Optimizer will operate to adjust the image automatically to obtain the optimum brightness and contrast. It is also set by default in Creative Zone modes (p.156). 43 1 Fully Automatic Shooting AF point 1 Set the Mode Dial to <1>. 2 Aim any AF point over the subject. All the AF points will operate, and focus will generally be achieved at the AF point covering the closest object. Aiming the center AF point over the subject will make focusing easier. 3 Focus the subject. halfway, and Press the shutter button the lens will move to focus. The dot inside the AF point achieving focus flashes briefly in red. At the same time, the beeper will sound and the focus confirmation light in the viewfinder will light. If necessary, the built-in flash will popup automatically. Focus confirmation light picture. 4 Take thethe shutter button completely to Press take the picture. The captured image will be displayed for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. If the built-in flash has popped up, you can push it back down with your fingers. 44 1 Fully Automatic Shooting FAQ The focus confirmation light blinks and focus is not achieved. Aim the AF point over an area having good contrast between light and dark, then press the shutter button halfway. (p.162) If you are too close to the subject, move away and try again. Sometimes multiple AF points flash simultaneously. This indicates that focus has been achieved at all those AF points. As long as the AF point covering the desired subject flashes, you can take the picture. The beeper continues to beep softly. (The focus confirmation light also does not light.) It indicates that the camera is focusing continuously on a moving subject. (The focus confirmation light does not light.) While the beeper is beeping, you can press the shutter button completely to shoot a moving subject in focus. Pressing the shutter button halfway will not focus the subject. When the focus mode switch on the lens is set to (Manual Focus), the camera does not focus. Set the focus mode switch to . Although it is daylight, the flash popped up. For a backlit subject, the flash may pop up to help reduce harsh shadows on the subject. In low light, the built-in flash fired a series of flashes. To assist the autofocusing, pressing the shutter button halfway may trigger the built-in flash to fire a series of flashes. This is called AFassist beam. It is effective up to approx. 4 meters/13.1 feet away. Although flash was used, the picture came out dark. The subject was too far away. The subject should be within 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. When flash was used, the bottom part of the picture came out unnaturally dark. The subject was too close to the camera, and a shadow was created by the lens. The subject should be at least 1 meter/3.3 feet away from the camera. If a hood has been attached to the lens, remove it before taking the flash picture. 45 1 Full Auto Techniques Recomposing the Shot Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the <1> (Full Auto) mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked. You can then recompose the shot and press the shutter button completely to take the picture. This is called "focus lock". Focus lock is also possible in other Basic Zone modes (except <5> Sports). Shooting a Moving Subject In the <1> (Full Auto) mode, if the subject moves (distance to camera changes) during or after you focus, AI Servo AF will take effect to focus the subject continuously. As long as you keep aiming the AF point on the subject while pressing the shutter button halfway, the focusing will be continuous. When you want to take the picture, press the shutter button completely. 46 2 Shooting Portraits The <2> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes flesh tones and the hair look softer than with the <1> (Full Auto) mode. Shooting Tips The farther the distance between the subject and background, the better. The farther the distance between the subject and background, the more blurred the background will look. The subject will also stand out better in front of a plain, dark background. Use a telephoto lens. If you have a zoom lens, use the telephoto end to fill the frame with the subject from the waist up. Move in closer if necessary. Focus the face. Check that the AF point covering the face flashes in red.