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... certain subjects for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi/EOS 400D DIGITAL is how you can immediately view the image you have captured. Copyrights Copyright laws in your country may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment. This is a highperformance, digital single-lens reflex camera with a 10.10-megapixel imaging sensor. Test the Camera Before Using After shooting, playback...
... certain subjects for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi/EOS 400D DIGITAL is how you can immediately view the image you have captured. Copyrights Copyright laws in your country may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment. This is a highperformance, digital single-lens reflex camera with a 10.10-megapixel imaging sensor. Test the Camera Before Using After shooting, playback...
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Please purchase it separately. 3 The accessories included can also be checked in the System Map (p.164). Camera: EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi/EOS 400D DIGITAL (includes eyecup, body cap, and installed battery for the date/time clock) Lens: EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II (includes... Pocket Guide Quick start guide to shooting. EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi/EOS 400D DIGITAL Instruction Manual (this booklet) Software Guide Gives an overview of the bundled software and explains the software installation procedure. Warranty Card of Camera Warranty Card of Lens *Lens Kit only. * ...
Please purchase it separately. 3 The accessories included can also be checked in the System Map (p.164). Camera: EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi/EOS 400D DIGITAL (includes eyecup, body cap, and installed battery for the date/time clock) Lens: EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II (includes... Pocket Guide Quick start guide to shooting. EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi/EOS 400D DIGITAL Instruction Manual (this booklet) Software Guide Gives an overview of the bundled software and explains the software installation procedure. Warranty Card of Camera Warranty Card of Lens *Lens Kit only. * ...
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...function is assumed that the respective function remains active for better shooting. : Problem-solving advice. : Warning to the icons and markings on the camera and on the upper right of the button. The 3 icon indicates a function which can be changed by pressing the button and changing the ...in this Manual Icons in this manual assume that the power switch is already set to the default. * For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached with an EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II lens. 4 The icon indicates the SET button. 0, 9 or 8 indicates that all the menu settings...
...function is assumed that the respective function remains active for better shooting. : Problem-solving advice. : Warning to the icons and markings on the camera and on the upper right of the button. The 3 icon indicates a function which can be changed by pressing the button and changing the ...in this Manual Icons in this manual assume that the power switch is already set to the default. * For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached with an EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II lens. 4 The icon indicates the SET button. 0, 9 or 8 indicates that all the menu settings...
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... 81 Setting the Color Space 83 AE Lock ...84 FE Lock ...85 Setting the White Balance 86 White Balance Correction 88 Preventing Camera Shake 90 5 Handy Features 93 Handy Features 94 Silencing the Beeper 94 CF Card Reminder 94 Setting the Image Review Time 94 ...off Time 95 Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness 95 File Numbering Method 96 Auto Rotate of Vertical Images 98 Checking Camera Function Settings 99 Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings 100 Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically 101 Setting Custom Functions 101 Transferring ...
... 81 Setting the Color Space 83 AE Lock ...84 FE Lock ...85 Setting the White Balance 86 White Balance Correction 88 Preventing Camera Shake 90 5 Handy Features 93 Handy Features 94 Silencing the Beeper 94 CF Card Reminder 94 Setting the Image Review Time 94 ...off Time 95 Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness 95 File Numbering Method 96 Auto Rotate of Vertical Images 98 Checking Camera Function Settings 99 Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings 100 Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically 101 Setting Custom Functions 101 Transferring ...
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... point quickly Shoot a moving subject Î p.57 (S AF point selection) Î p.103 (C.Fn-1-4) Î p.46, 56 (AI Servo AF) Playback View the images with the camera Î p.50 (x Playback) Search for pictures quickly Î p.116 (H Index display) Prevent important images from accidental deletion Î p.122 (K Image protect) Delete unnecessary images Î...
... point quickly Shoot a moving subject Î p.57 (S AF point selection) Î p.103 (C.Fn-1-4) Î p.46, 56 (AI Servo AF) Playback View the images with the camera Î p.50 (x Playback) Search for pictures quickly Î p.116 (H Index display) Prevent important images from accidental deletion Î p.122 (K Image protect) Delete unnecessary images Î...
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... or melt the insulation and cause a fire or electrical shock. • Do not fire the flash at least 1 meter away. • Before storing the camera or accessory when not in the process. • Prevent any cords near a person's eyes. It may cause an accident. • Do not fire the ... with tape to get burned in use any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera, accessories, connecting cables, etc. • Keep the back-up battery to prevent an explosion or fire. 10 It can accidentally choke the child or give an electrical shock. • Do not leave any...
... or melt the insulation and cause a fire or electrical shock. • Do not fire the flash at least 1 meter away. • Before storing the camera or accessory when not in the process. • Prevent any cords near a person's eyes. It may cause an accident. • Do not fire the ... with tape to get burned in use any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera, accessories, connecting cables, etc. • Keep the back-up battery to prevent an explosion or fire. 10 It can accidentally choke the child or give an electrical shock. • Do not leave any...
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...of electrical shock. • Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage • Do not leave equipment inside the camera, promptly remove the battery pack and back-up battery can also become moist and short-circuit the outlet to expose the internal parts, do ...prevent fire and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below: - Doing so may damage your nearest Canon Service Center. 11 Doing so may become hot and cause skin burns. • Do not carry the camera around the power outlet. Doing so may trap heat within and cause the casing to deform...
...of electrical shock. • Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage • Do not leave equipment inside the camera, promptly remove the battery pack and back-up battery can also become moist and short-circuit the outlet to expose the internal parts, do ...prevent fire and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below: - Doing so may damage your nearest Canon Service Center. 11 Doing so may become hot and cause skin burns. • Do not carry the camera around the power outlet. Doing so may trap heat within and cause the casing to deform...
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... the condensation has evaporated before using the camera. Wipe off any water droplets with a well-wrung wet cloth. If the camera has been exposed to disassemble the camera yourself. Do not touch the camera's electrical contacts with your nearest Canon Service Center. This is not waterproof and...on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and focusing screen. If you have the camera checked by your Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is a precision instrument. Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such as a darkroom or chemical lab....
... the condensation has evaporated before using the camera. Wipe off any water droplets with a well-wrung wet cloth. If the camera has been exposed to disassemble the camera yourself. Do not touch the camera's electrical contacts with your nearest Canon Service Center. This is not waterproof and...on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and focusing screen. If you have the camera checked by your Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is a precision instrument. Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such as a darkroom or chemical lab....
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.... Do not drop the CF card or subject it to any liquid onto the CF card. Lens Electrical Contacts After detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens caps or put down the lens with over 99.99% effective pixels, there might be a few days. Doing so can warp the... cards and make them . However, this is only temporarily and will disappear when the camera is left on the CF card might be lost. Do not store or use the CF card near a heat source. Dead pixels displaying only black...
.... Do not drop the CF card or subject it to any liquid onto the CF card. Lens Electrical Contacts After detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens caps or put down the lens with over 99.99% effective pixels, there might be a few days. Doing so can warp the... cards and make them . However, this is only temporarily and will disappear when the camera is left on the CF card might be lost. Do not store or use the CF card near a heat source. Dead pixels displaying only black...
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Set the power switch to . (p.30) 4 5 14 Open the CF card slot cover and insert a CF card. (p.28) Face the label side toward you and insert the end with the small holes into the camera. For other lenses, align it with the white index on the LCD monitor. Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery. (p.26) To recharge the battery, see page 24. 2 For EF-S lens For EF l ens Attach the lens. (p.30) When attaching an EF-S lens, align it with the red index. 3 Set the lens focus mode switch to . (p.31) XThe current camera settings appear on the camera.
Set the power switch to . (p.30) 4 5 14 Open the CF card slot cover and insert a CF card. (p.28) Face the label side toward you and insert the end with the small holes into the camera. For other lenses, align it with the white index on the LCD monitor. Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery. (p.26) To recharge the battery, see page 24. 2 For EF-S lens For EF l ens Attach the lens. (p.30) When attaching an EF-S lens, align it with the red index. 3 Set the lens focus mode switch to . (p.31) XThe current camera settings appear on the camera.
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... focus the subject. 8 Take the picture. (p.33) Press the shutter button completely to (Full Auto). (p.40) All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. 7 Focus the subject. (p.33) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. To view ...15 To delete an image, see "Image Playback" (p.50). on the LCD monitor turns off automatically when you put your eye near the eyepiece. The camera setting display on the LCD monitor. Quick Start Guide 6 Set the Mode Dial to take the picture. 9 Review the picture on the LCD monitor. (p....
... focus the subject. 8 Take the picture. (p.33) Press the shutter button completely to (Full Auto). (p.40) All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. 7 Focus the subject. (p.33) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. To view ...15 To delete an image, see "Image Playback" (p.50). on the LCD monitor turns off automatically when you put your eye near the eyepiece. The camera setting display on the LCD monitor. Quick Start Guide 6 Set the Mode Dial to take the picture. 9 Review the picture on the LCD monitor. (p....
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Nomenclature Eyecup (p.153) Viewfinder eyepiece Display-off sensor (p.101) Print/Share button (p.108/143) Camera setting display on/off/ Info/Trimming orientation button (p.34,99/50,124/142) Dioptric adjustment knob (p.31) Aperture/Exposure compensation button (p.71/74) AE lock/ ...
Nomenclature Eyecup (p.153) Viewfinder eyepiece Display-off sensor (p.101) Print/Share button (p.108/143) Camera setting display on/off/ Info/Trimming orientation button (p.34,99/50,124/142) Dioptric adjustment knob (p.31) Aperture/Exposure compensation button (p.71/74) AE lock/ ...
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Nomenclature Camera Setting Display Shutter speed Shooting mode Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB range White balance Q Auto W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy Y Tungsten light U White fluorescent light I ...
Nomenclature Camera Setting Display Shutter speed Shooting mode Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB range White balance Q Auto W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy Y Tungsten light U White fluorescent light I ...
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...trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Macintosh is a standard that enhances compatibility between digital cameras and printers. Exif Print is a registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the shooting ...information is a trademark of Apple Corporation in the United States and other countries. Then pass it through the camera's strap mount eyelet from the buckle. CompactFlash is incorporated to optimize the print output. 22 Windows is a trademark of ...
...trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Macintosh is a standard that enhances compatibility between digital cameras and printers. Exif Print is a registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the shooting ...information is a trademark of Apple Corporation in the United States and other countries. Then pass it through the camera's strap mount eyelet from the buckle. CompactFlash is incorporated to optimize the print output. 22 Windows is a trademark of ...
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1 Getting Started This chapter explains preliminary steps and basic camera operations. 23
1 Getting Started This chapter explains preliminary steps and basic camera operations. 23
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... / 32°F - 104°F. Do not attach any battery other than 24 hours (to Canon only. The battery charger can damage the battery charger. Battery Pack NB-2LH is recommended. Recharging ... longer than Battery Pack NB-2LH. You can attach the cover in an ambient temperature range of 10°C - 30°C / 50°F - 86°F is dedicated to avoid degrading the...performance). Use the battery in a different orientation to the battery charger. When not using the camera, remove the battery. Storing the battery after being fully charged, replace the battery. Replace the ...
... / 32°F - 104°F. Do not attach any battery other than 24 hours (to Canon only. The battery charger can damage the battery charger. Battery Pack NB-2LH is recommended. Recharging ... longer than Battery Pack NB-2LH. You can attach the cover in an ambient temperature range of 10°C - 30°C / 50°F - 86°F is dedicated to avoid degrading the...performance). Use the battery in a different orientation to the battery charger. When not using the camera, remove the battery. Storing the battery after being fully charged, replace the battery. Replace the ...
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Slide the battery lock lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover. 2 Remove the battery. Slide the lever as shown by the camera's battery. Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating only the autofocus can reduce the number of possible shots. To prevent shorting, be ... Use At 23°C / 73°F 500 360 At 0°C / 32°F 370 280 The figures above depending on a fully-charged NB-2LH and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing criteria.
Slide the battery lock lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover. 2 Remove the battery. Slide the lever as shown by the camera's battery. Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating only the autofocus can reduce the number of possible shots. To prevent shorting, be ... Use At 23°C / 73°F 500 360 At 0°C / 32°F 370 280 The figures above depending on a fully-charged NB-2LH and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing criteria.
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... of the CF card, image recording quality, ISO speed, etc. 28 As shown in the wrong way may damage the camera. X The CF card eject button will be inserted into the camera. The shots remaining depends on the LCD monitor. Shots remaining 3 Close the cover. Slide the cover as shown by the... arrow until it . When you and insert the end with 2 GB or higher capacity. Installing the Card 1 Open the cover. The camera is different between the Type I and Type II CF cards, either one can be displayed on the remaining capacity of remaining shots will stick up...
... of the CF card, image recording quality, ISO speed, etc. 28 As shown in the wrong way may damage the camera. X The CF card eject button will be inserted into the camera. The shots remaining depends on the LCD monitor. Shots remaining 3 Close the cover. Slide the cover as shown by the... arrow until it . When you and insert the end with 2 GB or higher capacity. Installing the Card 1 Open the cover. The camera is different between the Type I and Type II CF cards, either one can be displayed on the remaining capacity of remaining shots will stick up...
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Set the power switch to vibration and physical shock. Doing so may also damage the CF card or camera. · Opening the CF card slot cover. · Removing the battery. · Shaking or banging the camera around. Press the CF card eject button. X The CF card will prevent shooting without a CF card. (p.... CF cards, hard disk-type memory cards are more vulnerable to . On the menu, if you use a such a card, be careful not to subject the camera to [Off], it will come out. is lit or blinking, do not do any of the following. Make sure the access lamp is displayed, see...
Set the power switch to vibration and physical shock. Doing so may also damage the CF card or camera. · Opening the CF card slot cover. · Removing the battery. · Shaking or banging the camera around. Press the CF card eject button. X The CF card will prevent shooting without a CF card. (p.... CF cards, hard disk-type memory cards are more vulnerable to . On the menu, if you use a such a card, be careful not to subject the camera to [Off], it will come out. is lit or blinking, do not do any of the following. Make sure the access lamp is displayed, see...
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... the lens as shown by the arrow until it stops, then detach it is set the focus mode switch to prevent dust from entering the camera through the lens mount. 30 Turn the lens until it clicks in place. EF-S lens mount index 2 Attach the lens. If it . When attaching a lens... other than an EF lens mount index EF-S lens, align the lens with the camera's white EF-S lens mount index and turn the lens as shown by the arrow. Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens 1 Remove the caps. Remove the...
... the lens as shown by the arrow until it stops, then detach it is set the focus mode switch to prevent dust from entering the camera through the lens mount. 30 Turn the lens until it clicks in place. EF-S lens mount index 2 Attach the lens. If it . When attaching a lens... other than an EF lens mount index EF-S lens, align the lens with the camera's white EF-S lens mount index and turn the lens as shown by the arrow. Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens 1 Remove the caps. Remove the...