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INSTRUCTION MANUAL E INSTRUCTION MANUAL E Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D is a high-performance, digital single-lens reflex camera with a 12.20-megapixel image sensor. The camera provides many features such as Picture Styles to expand your photographic expression, fast and high-precision 9-point autofocus for moving subjects, and diverse shooting modes for beginners as well as advanced users. 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 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 Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically .......................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 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 8 Contents 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 Remote Control Shooting...............................................................................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, 58 (Flash photography) p.52 (7 Flash Off) p.75 (Bulb exposure) p.96 (Live View shooting) Image Quality Select the photo finish 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 will turn off when your eye nears the viewfinder eyepiece. 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. 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) Remote control sensor (p.94,164) Grip Mirror (p.94,121) Contacts (p.13) Lens mount Lens lock pin Depth-of-field preview button (p.74) Flash button (p.58) Terminal cover Lens release button (p.34)