User manual CANON EOS 350D DIGITAL REBEL XT

INSTRUCTION MANUAL E INSTRUCTION MANUAL E Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/EOS 350D DIGITAL is a highperformance, digital AF SLR camera enabling highly versatile and speedy shooting. The camera has an 8-megapixel, high-resolution CMOS sensor, and it is compatible with all Canon EF lenses (including the EF-S lenses). The camera features quick shooting at anytime, shooting modes for all types of photography from fully automatic shooting to manual shooting, direct printing, and more. Before using the camera, read this Instruction Manual to familiarize yourself with the camera. To prevent botched pictures and accidents, read the Safety Warnings (p.6,7) and Handling Precautions (p.8,9). Test the Camera Before Using Before using the camera, take a few test shots and check that the images are being properly recorded onto the memory card. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded on the card or be read by a personal computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any data loss. 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. ¡ Canon and EOS are trademarks of Canon Inc. ¡ Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. ¡ ArcSoft, ArcSoftlogo, ArcSoft PhotoStudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. ¡ CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. ¡ Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. ¡ Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Corporation in the United States and other countries. ¡ All other corporate names and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners. * This digital camera supports Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif 2.21 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard that enhances compatibility between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the shooting information is incorporated to optimize the print output. 2 Item Check List Check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. ¢ EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/EOS 350D DIGITAL / Camera body (with eyecup, body cap and lithium backup battery for the date and time) ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II / Lens (with lens cap and dust cap) * Lens kit only. Battery Pack NB-2LH (with protective cover) Battery Charger CB-2LW/CB-2LWE *CB-2LW or CB-2LWE is included. Power cord for battery charger *For CB-2LWE. Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Video Cable VC-100 Wide Strap EW-100DBll (with eyepiece cover) ¢ EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM) ¢ ArcSoft PhotoStudio Disk (CD-ROM) ¢ Software Instruction Manual (CD-ROM, PDF) ¢ Pocket Guide Quick start guide to shooting. ¢ EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/EOS 350D DIGITAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL (this booklet) ¢ Software Guide Gives an overview of the bundled software and explains the software installation procedure. ¢ Battery Pack NB-2LH Instructions ¢ Lens Instructions *Lens Kit only. ¢ Camera warranty card ¢ Lens warranty card *Lens Kit only. * Be careful not to lose any of the above items. * No CF card (for recording images) is included. Please purchase it separately. CF cards made by Canon are recommended. 3 Contents Introduction Item Check List..................................................................................................3 Handling Precautions ........................................................................................8 Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................10 Nomenclature ..................................................................................................12 Conventions Used in this Manual ....................................................................18 1 Getting Started 19 Recharging the Battery....................................................................................20 Installing and Removing the Battery ................................................................22 Using a Household Power Outlet ....................................................................24 Mounting and Detaching a Lens......................................................................25 Installing and Removing the CF Card..............................................................26 Basic Operation ...............................................................................................28 Menu Operations .............................................................................................31 Setting the Language ......................................................................................36 Setting the Date and Time...............................................................................37 Replacing the Date/Time Battery.....................................................................38 Cleaning the CMOS sensor.............................................................................39 Set the power-off time/Auto power off .............................................................41 CF Card Reminder ..........................................................................................41 Dioptric Adjustment .........................................................................................42 Holding the Camera.........................................................................................42 2 Fully Automatic Shooting 43 Using Full Auto ................................................................................................44 Basic Zone Modes...........................................................................................46 Self-timer Operation ........................................................................................48 Wireless Remote Control.................................................................................49 Using the Eyepiece Cover ...............................................................................50 Silencing the Beeper .......................................................................................50 3 Image Settings 51 Setting the Image-recording Quality ................................................................52 Setting the ISO Speed.....................................................................................55 Setting the White Balance ...............................................................................56 Custom White Balance ....................................................................................57 White Balance Correction................................................................................59 White Balance Auto Bracketing .......................................................................60 Setting the Color Space...................................................................................62 Selecting the Processing Parameters .............................................................63 Setting the Processing Parameters .................................................................64 File Numbering Methods .................................................................................67 Checking Camera Settings..............................................................................68 4 4 Setting the AF, Metering, and Drive Modes 69 Selecting the AF Mode ....................................................................................70 Contents Selecting the AF Point..................................................................................... 73 Using Focus Lock............................................................................................ 75 When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)....................................................... 76 Selecting the Metering Mode........................................................................... 77 Selecting the Drive Mode ................................................................................ 78 1 5 Advanced Operations 79 2 Program AE..................................................................................................... 80 Shutter-Priority AE........................................................................................... 82 Aperture-Priority AE ........................................................................................ 84 Depth of Field Preview .................................................................................... 85 Manual Exposure ............................................................................................ 86 Automatic Depth-of-Field AE........................................................................... 88 Setting Exposure Compensation..................................................................... 89 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) .................................................................... 90 AE Lock ........................................................................................................... 92 Bulb Exposures ............................................................................................... 93 Mirror Lockup .................................................................................................. 94 3 4 6 Flash Photography 95 5 Using the Built-in Flash ................................................................................... 96 Using EOS-Dedicated, External Speedlites .................................................. 101 Using Non-Canon Flash Units....................................................................... 102 LCD Panel Illumination.................................................................................. 102 7 Image Playback 103 6 Setting the Image Review Time .................................................................... 104 Auto Image Rotation...................................................................................... 105 Setting the LCD Brightness ........................................................................... 106 Image Playback............................................................................................. 107 Single image display, Index Display, Magnified View ........................107 - 110 Jump Display, Auto Play, Rotating an Image .....................................111 - 113 Displaying the Images on TV ........................................................................ 114 Protecting Images ......................................................................................... 115 Erasing Images ............................................................................................. 116 Formatting the CF Card................................................................................. 118 7 8 8 9 10 11 Direct Printing from the Camera 119 9 Preparing to Print .......................................................................................... 121 PictBridge / CP Direct / Bubble Jet Direct ............................................124 - 133 Easy Printing ................................................................................................. 136 10 DPOF: Digital Print Order Format Customizing the Camera Reference 137 145 11 151 5 Safety Warnings Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage. Preventing Serious Injury or Death · To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this booklet. Do not use any home-made or modified batteries. - Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery pack or back-up battery. Do not apply heat or apply solder to the battery pack or back-up battery. Do not expose the battery pack or back-up battery to fire or water. And do not subject the battery pack or back-up battery to strong physical shock. - Do not install the battery pack or back-up battery in reversed polarity (+ ­). Do not mix new and old or different types of batteries. - Do not recharge the battery pack outside the allowable ambient temperature range of 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F). Also, do not exceed the recharging time. - Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera, accessories, connecting cables, etc. · Keep the back-up battery away from children. If a child swallows the battery, consult a physician immediately. (Battery chemicals may harm the stomach and intestines.) · When disposing of a battery pack or back-up battery, insulate the electrical contacts with tape to prevent contact with other metallic objects or batteries. This is to prevent fire or an explosion. · If excessive heat, smoke, or fumes are emitted during battery pack recharging, immediately unplug the battery charger from the power outlet to stop the recharging and prevent a fire. · If the battery pack or back-up battery leaks, changes color, deforms, or emits smoke or fumes, remove it immediately. Be careful not to get burned in the process. · Prevent any battery leakage from contacting your eyes, skin, and clothing. It can cause blindness or skin problems. If the battery leakage contacts your eyes, skin, or clothing, flush the affected area with lots of clean water without rubbing it. See a physician immediately. · During the recharging, keep the equipment away from the reach of children. The cord can accidentally choke the child or give an electrical shock. · Do not leave any cords near a heat source. It can deform the cord or melt the insulation and cause a fire or electrical shock. · Do not fire the flash at someone driving a car. It may cause an accident. · Do not fire the flash near a person's eyes. It may impair the person's vision. When using flash to photograph an infant, keep at least 1 meter away. · Before storing the camera or accessory when not in use, remove the battery pack and disconnect the power plug. This is to prevent electrical shock, heat generation, and fire. · Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an explosion or fire. 6 · If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of electrical shock. · Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause electrical shock. · Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the camera or lens. Doing so may damage your vision. · Keep the camera from the reach of small children. The neck strap can accidentally choke the child. · Do not store the equipment in dusty or humid places. This is to prevent fire and electrical shock. · Before using the camera inside an airplane or hospital, check if it is allowed. Electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the plane's instruments or the hospital's medical equipment. · To prevent fire and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below: - Always insert the power plug all the way in. - Do not handle a power plug with wet hands. - When unplugging a power plug, grasp and pull the plug instead of the cord. - Do not scratch, cut, or excessively bend the cord or put a heavy object on the cord. Also do not twist or tie the cords. - Do not connect too many power plugs to the same power outlet. - Do not use a cord whose insulation has been damaged. · Occasionally unplug the power plug and use a dry cloth to clean off the dust around the power outlet. If the surrounding is dusty, humid, or oily, the dust on the power outlet may become moist and short-circuit the outlet to cause a fire. Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage · Do not leave equipment inside a car under the hot sun or near a heat source. The equipment may become hot and cause skin burns. · Do not carry the camera around while it is attached to a tripod. Doing so may cause injury. Also make sure the tripod is sturdy enough to support the camera and lens. · Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera under the sun without the lens cap attached. Otherwise, the lens may concentrate the sun's rays and cause a fire. · Do not cover or wrap the battery-recharging apparatus with a cloth. Doing so may trap heat within and cause the casing to deform or catch fire. · If you drop the camera in water or if water or metal fragments enter inside the camera, promptly remove the battery pack and back-up battery. This is to prevent fire and electrical shock. · Do not use or leave the battery pack or back-up battery in a hot environment. Doing so may cause battery leakage or a shorter battery life. The battery pack or back-up battery can also become hot and cause skin burns. · Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the equipment. Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard. If the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center. 7 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, 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 a 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 this occurs, remove the lens, CF card and battery from the camera, then 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 in 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. 8 Handling Precautions LCD Panel and LCD Monitor ¡ Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% active 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. ¡ At low temperatures, the liquid-crystal display response may become slower. And at high temperatures, the display may blacken. In either case, the display will return to normal at room temperature. CF Card ¡ The CF card is a precision device. Do not drop the memory card or subject it to vibration. Doing so could damage the images recorded on them. ¡ Do not store or use a memory 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 CF card might be lost. ¡ Do not leave memory cards 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 CF card. ¡ Always store your CF cards in a case to protect the data stored on them. ¡ Non-Canon CF cards may not be able to record and playback images. Using Canon CF cards is recommended. ¡ Do not bend the card or subject it to any excessive force or physical shock. ¡ Do not store CF cards in hot, dusty, or humid locations. 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. Lens Electrical Contacts 9 Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery. (p.22) To recharge the battery, see page 20. 2 For EF-S lens For EF lens Attach the lens. (p.25) When attaching an EF-S lens, align it with the white dot on the camera. For other lenses, align it with the red dot. 3 Set the lens focus mode switch to . (p.25) 4 Open the CF card slot cover and insert a CF card. (p.26) Face the label side toward you and insert the end with the small holes into the camera. 5 Set the power switch to <1>. (p.28) 10 Quick Start Guide 6 1 Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full Auto). (p.44) All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. 7 Focus the subject. (p.28) Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway to autofocus. 8 Take the picture. (p.28) Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. 9 Review the picture on the LCD monitor. (p.104) The captured image will be displayed for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. ¡ To view images captured so far, see "Image Playback" (p.107). ¡ To delete an image, see "Erasing Images" (p.116). 11 Nomenclature For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**). Mode Dial (p.16) Power switch (p.28) Built-in flash/AF-assist beam (p.96/74) EF Lens mount index (p.25) EF-S Lens mount index (p.25) <6> Main Dial (p.29) Flash-sync contacts Hot shoe (p.101) Shutter button (p.28) Strap mount (p.19) Red-eye reduction/ Self-timer lamp (p.98/48) Remote control sensor (p.49) Grip Flash button (p.96) Terminal cover Lens release button (p.25) Mirror (p.39,94) Contacts (p.9) Depth-of-field preview button (p.85) Lens lock pin Lens mount Video OUT terminal (p.114) Remote control terminal (for Remote Switch RS-60E3) Body cap (p.25) Digital terminal (p.122) 12 Nomenclature Dioptric adjustment knob (p.42) Eyecup (p.50) Viewfinder eyepiece LCD panel (p.14) Menu button (p.31) Info/ Trimming orientation button (p.68,107/134) Jump button (p.111) Playback button (p.107) Erase button (p.116) LCD monitor (p.34) Direct print/ LCD panel illumination button (p.136/102) Tripod socket Access lamp (p.27) Cross keys (p.30) ISO speed set button (p.55) White balance selection button (p.56) Metering mode selection button (p.77) AF mode selection button (p.70) Drive mode selection button (p.78) Aperture/Exposure compensation button (p.86/89) AE lock/FE lock button/Index/Reduce button (p.92/99/109/110,134) AF point selection/Enlarge button (p.73/110,134) CF card slot cover (p.26) DC cord hole (p.24) Battery compartment cover release lever (p.22) Battery compartment cover (p.22) <0> Setting button (p.31) CF card slot (p.26) CF card eject button (p.26) 13 Nomenclature LCD Panel Aperture AF point selection ([ - - - - - ]) CF card full warning (FuLL CF) CF card error warning (Err CF) No CF card warning (no CF) Error code (Err) Cleaning image sensor (CLEA n) Shots remaining Shots remaining during WB bracketing Self-timer/Remote control countdown Bulb exposure time Metering mode qEvaluative metering wPartial metering eCenter-weighted average metering Image-recording quality 73 Large/Fine 83 Large/Normal 74 Medium/Fine 84 Medium/Normal 76 Small/Fine 86 Small/Normal 173 RAW+Large/Fine 1 RAW KCustom Function Drive mode u Single shooting i Continuous shooting Q Self-timer/ Remote control 0Monochrome shooting AF mode X One-Shot AF 9 AI Focus AF Z AI Servo AF Battery check z xn Shutter speed Busy (buSY) Built-in flash recycling (buSY) White balance Q Auto W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy Y Tungsten light U White fluorescent light I Flash O Custom hAEB yFlash exposure compensation Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB range CF card writing status The actual display will show only the applicable items. 14 Nomenclature Viewfinder Information AF point display indicator < > Focusing screen AF points AE lock/FE lock AEB in-progress Flash-ready Improper FE lock warning High-speed sync (FP flash) Flash exposure compensation Red-eye reduction Shutter speed FE lock (FEL) Busy (buSY) Built-in flash recycling (D buSY) Aperture Focus confirmation light Max. Burst Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB range Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator CF card full warning (FuLL CF) CF card error warning (Err CF) No CF card warning (no CF) The actual display will show only the applicable items. 15 Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial is divided into two function zones. Full Auto C q Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. 1 : Full Auto (p.44) For fully automatic shooting. Image Zone Fully automatic shooting for specific subjects. 2 : Portrait (p.46) 3 : Landscape (p.46) 4 : Close-up (p.46) 5 : Sports (p.47) 6 : Night Portrait (p.47) 7 : Flash Off (p.47) zone tive ea r Im Ba sic a g e zon e zone w Creative Zone Set the camera as you wish. d : Program AE (p.80) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.82) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.84) a : Manual exposure (p.86) 8 : Automatic Depth-offield AE (p.88) 16 Nomenclature Battery Charger CB-2LW This is a battery pack charger. (p.20) Battery pack slot index Battery pack slot Recharge lamp Power plug Battery Charger CB-2LWE This is a battery pack charger. (p.20) Battery pack slot Recharge lamp Power cord Power cord socket 17 Conventions Used in this Manual 6 0 ¡The <6> icon indicates the Main Dial. ¡The , , and icons indicate the cross keys. The , , , and icons indicate the up, down, left, and right cross keys respectively. ¡In the text, the <0> icon indicates the SET button. It is used for menu functions and Custom Functions. ¡In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera's buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera. ¡For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**). ¡The asterisk M on the right of the page title indicates that the respective feature is available only in Creative Zone modes (d, s, f, a, 8). ¡All operations explained in this Instruction Manual assume that the power switch is already set to <1>. ¡The Canon EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ll lens is used as the sample lens in this Instruction Manual. ¡The procedures assume that the menu settings and Custom Functions are set to the default settings. ¡The 3 icon indicates that the setting can be changed with the menu. ¡(0), (9) or (8) indicates that the respective function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of the button. ¡This manual uses the following alert symbols: :The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting problems. :The Note symbol gives supplemental information. 18 Getting Started This chapter explains a few preliminary steps and basic camera operations. Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera's strap mount 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.50) 1 Eyepiece cover 19 Recharging the Battery For details on the battery, refer to the instructions for Battery Pack NB-2LH. 1 Remove the cover. battery. 2 Attach the battery's front edge with the ¡ Align the battery charger's index line. While pressing down the battery, slide it in the direction of the arrow. ¡ To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. Battery pack slot index CB-2LW 3 For CB-2LWprongs and recharge Flip out the the battery. ¡ As shown by the arrow, flip out the battery charger's prongs. ¡ Insert the prongs into a power outlet. CB-2LWE For CB-2LWE Connect the power cord and recharge the battery. ¡ Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug into the power outlet. s Recharging starts automatically and the recharge lamp turns orange. s When the battery is fully recharged, the recharge lamp will turn green. ¡ It takes about 90 minutes to fully recharge a completely exhausted battery. 20