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...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 ...Lens Kit only. * Be careful not to lose any of the above items. * No CF card (for recording images) is included. ¢ Power cord for battery charger *For CB-2LWE. ¢ Interface Cable IFC-400PCU ¢ Video Cable VC-100 ¢ Wide Strap EW-100DBll (with your camera. CF cards made by Canon...
...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 ...Lens Kit only. * Be careful not to lose any of the above items. * No CF card (for recording images) is included. ¢ Power cord for battery charger *For CB-2LWE. ¢ Interface Cable IFC-400PCU ¢ Video Cable VC-100 ¢ Wide Strap EW-100DBll (with your camera. CF cards made by Canon...
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...Precautions 8 Quick Start Guide 10 Nomenclature 12 Conventions Used in this Manual 18 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 ... Using the Eyepiece Cover 50 Silencing the Beeper 50 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...
...Precautions 8 Quick Start Guide 10 Nomenclature 12 Conventions Used in this Manual 18 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 ... Using the Eyepiece Cover 50 Silencing the Beeper 50 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...
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... the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not twist or tie the cords. - Doing so may damage your nearest Canon Service Center. 7 The neck strap can cause electrical shock. • Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the... outlet. Do not connect too many power plugs to clean off the dust around while it is attached to support the camera and lens. • Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera under the hot sun or near a heat source. Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage • Do not leave equipment inside ...
... the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not twist or tie the cords. - Doing so may damage your nearest Canon Service Center. 7 The neck strap can cause electrical shock. • Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the... outlet. Do not connect too many power plugs to clean off the dust around while it is attached to support the camera and lens. • Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera under the hot sun or near a heat source. Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage • Do not leave equipment inside ...
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.... ¡ The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. If you accidentally drop the camera into a warm room, condensation may form on the lens, viewfinder, mirror, and focusing screen. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. ¡ Use a blower to blow away ... and cannot be used underwater. This is a precision instrument. This is still working properly. 8 If the camera has been exposed to a Canon Service Center. ¡ Do not touch the camera's electrical contacts with a dry cloth. Do not use the camera. To prevent condensation, ...
.... ¡ The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. If you accidentally drop the camera into a warm room, condensation may form on the lens, viewfinder, mirror, and focusing screen. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. ¡ Use a blower to blow away ... and cannot be used underwater. This is a precision instrument. This is still working properly. 8 If the camera has been exposed to a Canon Service Center. ¡ Do not touch the camera's electrical contacts with a dry cloth. Do not use the camera. To prevent condensation, ...
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...stored on the CF card might be lost. ¡ Do not leave memory cards in direct sunlight or near anything having static electricity. Using Canon CF cards is recommended. ¡ Do not bend the card or subject it to vibration. Handling Precautions LCD Panel and LCD Monitor ¡... Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with the rear end up to avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts. 9 In either case, the display will return to normal at high temperatures, the display may become slower. Also ...
...stored on the CF card might be lost. ¡ Do not leave memory cards in direct sunlight or near anything having static electricity. Using Canon CF cards is recommended. ¡ Do not bend the card or subject it to vibration. Handling Precautions LCD Panel and LCD Monitor ¡... Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with the rear end up to avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts. 9 In either case, the display will return to normal at high temperatures, the display may become slower. Also ...
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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 red dot. 3 Set the lens focus mode switch to . (p.28) 10 For other lenses, align it with the small holes into the camera. 5 Set the power 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 white dot on the camera.
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 red dot. 3 Set the lens focus mode switch to . (p.28) 10 For other lenses, align it with the small holes into the camera. 5 Set the power 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 white dot on the camera.
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...detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in flash/AF-assist beam (p.96/74) Power switch (p.28) Main Dial (p.29) EF Lens mount index (p.25) EF-S Lens mount index (p.25) Flash-sync contacts Hot shoe (p.101) Shutter button (p.28) Strap mount (p.19) Red-eye reduction/ Self-...sensor (p.49) Grip Mirror (p.39,94) Contacts (p.9) Flash button (p.96) Terminal cover Lens release button (p.25) Depth-of-field preview button (p.85) Lens lock pin Lens mount Video OUT terminal (p.114) Body cap (p.25) 12 Remote control terminal (for Remote Switch RS-60E3) Digital terminal (p.122)
...detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in flash/AF-assist beam (p.96/74) Power switch (p.28) Main Dial (p.29) EF Lens mount index (p.25) EF-S Lens mount index (p.25) Flash-sync contacts Hot shoe (p.101) Shutter button (p.28) Strap mount (p.19) Red-eye reduction/ Self-...sensor (p.49) Grip Mirror (p.39,94) Contacts (p.9) Flash button (p.96) Terminal cover Lens release button (p.25) Depth-of-field preview button (p.85) Lens lock pin Lens mount Video OUT terminal (p.114) Body cap (p.25) 12 Remote control terminal (for Remote Switch RS-60E3) Digital terminal (p.122)
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... f, a, 8). ¡All operations explained in this Instruction Manual assume that the power switch is already set to . ¡The Canon EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ll lens is used as the sample lens in this Manual 6 ¡The icon indicates the Main Dial. ¡The , , and icons indicate the cross keys. The ... (9) or (8) indicates that the menu settings and Custom Functions are set to prevent shooting problems. :The Note symbol gives supplemental information. 18 It is used for menu functions and Custom Functions. ¡In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera's buttons, dials,...
... f, a, 8). ¡All operations explained in this Instruction Manual assume that the power switch is already set to . ¡The Canon EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ll lens is used as the sample lens in this Manual 6 ¡The icon indicates the Main Dial. ¡The , , and icons indicate the cross keys. The ... (9) or (8) indicates that the menu settings and Custom Functions are set to prevent shooting problems. :The Note symbol gives supplemental information. 18 It is used for menu functions and Custom Functions. ¡In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera's buttons, dials,...
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... LCD monitor. ¡ Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating only the autofocus can reduce the number of possible shots. ¡ The lens operation is powered by the arrow and remove the battery. ¡ To prevent shorting, be sure to attach the protective cover to the battery. 23...
... LCD monitor. ¡ Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating only the autofocus can reduce the number of possible shots. ¡ The lens operation is powered by the arrow and remove the battery. ¡ To prevent shorting, be sure to attach the protective cover to the battery. 23...
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... attaching a lens other than an EF lens mount index EF-S lens, align the lens with the red EF lens index mark. 3 On the lens, set the focus mode switch to . ¡ If it . Detaching the Lens While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow. EF-S lens mount index 2 Attach the lens. ¡ Align the EF-S lens with the camera's white EF-S lens mount...
... attaching a lens other than an EF lens mount index EF-S lens, align the lens with the red EF lens index mark. 3 On the lens, set the focus mode switch to . ¡ If it . Detaching the Lens While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow. EF-S lens mount index 2 Attach the lens. ¡ Align the EF-S lens with the camera's white EF-S lens mount...
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... turned on the LCD panel. 39 Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (optional, see page 158) is like the film in a film camera.If any dust or other foreign matter adheres to the image sensor, it cleaned by a Canon Service Center. s "CLEA n" will open. 3 Cleaning the CMOS sensorN The... power, the screen shown in the images. To avoid this, follow the procedure below to select [OK], then press . Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from step 1 again. 3 Select [OK]. ¡ Press the key to clean the image sensor.
... turned on the LCD panel. 39 Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (optional, see page 158) is like the film in a film camera.If any dust or other foreign matter adheres to the image sensor, it cleaned by a Canon Service Center. s "CLEA n" will open. 3 Cleaning the CMOS sensorN The... power, the screen shown in the images. To avoid this, follow the procedure below to select [OK], then press . Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from step 1 again. 3 Select [OK]. ¡ Press the key to clean the image sensor.
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... . • Opening the CF card slot cover. • Opening the battery compartment cover. ¡ Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount. If the power goes out, the shutter will close and it may be damaged. ¡ Use a blower not attached with a brush. Use AC Adapter... Kit ACK-DC20 (optional) or use canned air or gas to clean the sensor. A brush can scratch the sensor. ¡ Never use a battery having suffi...
... . • Opening the CF card slot cover. • Opening the battery compartment cover. ¡ Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount. If the power goes out, the shutter will close and it may be damaged. ¡ Use a blower not attached with a brush. Use AC Adapter... Kit ACK-DC20 (optional) or use canned air or gas to clean the sensor. A brush can scratch the sensor. ¡ Never use a battery having suffi...
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... obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to +1 dpt. If the camera's dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, optional) is -3 dpt to minimize camera shake. Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. ¡ Turn the knob left hand. ¡ Press ... ¡ Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand, and press your both elbows lightly against your body. ¡ Hold the lens bottom with your left or right until the AF points in front of the other instead of the viewfinder image. By adjusting the...
... obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to +1 dpt. If the camera's dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, optional) is -3 dpt to minimize camera shake. Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. ¡ Turn the knob left hand. ¡ Press ... ¡ Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand, and press your both elbows lightly against your body. ¡ Hold the lens bottom with your left or right until the AF points in front of the other instead of the viewfinder image. By adjusting the...
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.... (p.50) ¡ The image review time after achieving focus may not result in proper camera or lens operation. ¡ When focus is achieved, the focus and exposure setting will be disabled. This indicates... will be displayed for focusing, set the power switch to and again. ¡ Using a non-Canon lens with an EOS camera may throw off the focus. ¡ When the CF card becomes full, the CF Full warning... disable the beeper from popping up and fire automatically in red at the front of the lens. ¡ If you want to select the AF point. 45 To retract the flash,...
.... (p.50) ¡ The image review time after achieving focus may not result in proper camera or lens operation. ¡ When focus is achieved, the focus and exposure setting will be disabled. This indicates... will be displayed for focusing, set the power switch to and again. ¡ Using a non-Canon lens with an EOS camera may throw off the focus. ¡ When the CF card becomes full, the CF Full warning... disable the beeper from popping up and fire automatically in red at the front of the lens. ¡ If you want to select the AF point. 45 To retract the flash,...
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...be set to automatically. 4 Close-up 46 Use this mode to take close -ups, an EOS-dedicated macro lens and Macro Ring Lite (both optional) are recommended. Or have the subject stand farther away ...from the waist up shots of flowers, insects, etc. ¡ Focus the subject at the lens' closest focusing distance as much as possible. ¡ To obtain a larger magnification, use the... down the shutter button executes continuous shooting. ¡ To increase the background blur, use a telephoto lens and fill the frame with the subject from the background. s The AF mode will be set...
...be set to automatically. 4 Close-up 46 Use this mode to take close -ups, an EOS-dedicated macro lens and Macro Ring Lite (both optional) are recommended. Or have the subject stand farther away ...from the waist up shots of flowers, insects, etc. ¡ Focus the subject at the lens' closest focusing distance as much as possible. ¡ To obtain a larger magnification, use the... down the shutter button executes continuous shooting. ¡ To increase the background blur, use a telephoto lens and fill the frame with the subject from the background. s The AF mode will be set...
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... automatically. 6 Night Portrait This mode is for fast-moving subjects when you press the shutter button, focusing will continue for continuous shooting. ¡ Using a telephoto lens is recommended. ¡ When focus is for shooting people outside at twilight or at night. Focus tracking will then continue with the center AF point...
... automatically. 6 Night Portrait This mode is for fast-moving subjects when you press the shutter button, focusing will continue for continuous shooting. ¡ Using a telephoto lens is recommended. ¡ When focus is for shooting people outside at twilight or at night. Focus tracking will then continue with the center AF point...
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... basis for the white balance setting. 1 Photograph a white object. ¡ The plain, white object should fill the viewfinder center. ¡ Set the lens focus mode switch to , then focus manually. (p.76) ¡ Set any white balance setting (p.56). ¡ Shoot the white object so that a standard exposure is...
... basis for the white balance setting. 1 Photograph a white object. ¡ The plain, white object should fill the viewfinder center. ¡ Set the lens focus mode switch to , then focus manually. (p.76) ¡ Set any white balance setting (p.56). ¡ Shoot the white object so that a standard exposure is...
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... halfway, the LCD panel will display an arrow next to the current AF mode. ¡ Although you can still set the AF mode while the lens focus mode switch is set to , the AF mode will not be possible. In the Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF mode is f/5.6 or smaller..., AF will not take effect during manual focus. ¡ If an Extender (optional) is attached and the maximum aperture of the lens is set automatically. 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to . (p.25) 2 Press the button. stands for Auto Focus, and is Manual Focus. 70
... halfway, the LCD panel will display an arrow next to the current AF mode. ¡ Although you can still set the AF mode while the lens focus mode switch is set to , the AF mode will not be possible. In the Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF mode is f/5.6 or smaller..., AF will not take effect during manual focus. ¡ If an Extender (optional) is attached and the maximum aperture of the lens is set automatically. 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to . (p.25) 2 Press the button. stands for Auto Focus, and is Manual Focus. 70
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... mode switch to . 2 Focus the subject. ¡ Focus by turning the lens focusing ring until the subject is achieved. 76 In such cases, do one of the following: (1) Focus an object at the same distance as the ... (c) Extremely backlit and reflective subjects Example: Car with certain subjects such as the subject and lock the focus before recomposing. (p.75) (2) Set the lens focus mode switch to and focus manually. When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light blinks...
... mode switch to . 2 Focus the subject. ¡ Focus by turning the lens focusing ring until the subject is achieved. 76 In such cases, do one of the following: (1) Focus an object at the same distance as the ... (c) Extremely backlit and reflective subjects Example: Car with certain subjects such as the subject and lock the focus before recomposing. (p.75) (2) Set the lens focus mode switch to and focus manually. When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light blinks...
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... mode selection ¡ Flash ratio control ¡ Program Shift ¡ Exposure compensation ¡ AEB ¡ AE lock with button ¡ Depth-of light entering the lens. Decrease the ISO speed or use the functions below, but not in flash) ¡ Flash exposure compensation ¡ FEB ¡ 2nd-curtain sync ¡...
... mode selection ¡ Flash ratio control ¡ Program Shift ¡ Exposure compensation ¡ AEB ¡ AE lock with button ¡ Depth-of light entering the lens. Decrease the ISO speed or use the functions below, but not in flash) ¡ Flash exposure compensation ¡ FEB ¡ 2nd-curtain sync ¡...