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...Yourself with SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, and SDXC memory cards. To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the "Safety Warnings" (p.80, 81) and "Handling Precautions" (p.8,...you can then better understand the camera. This manual will refer to a computer, Canon cannot be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit the use of...camera is a high-performance, digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with a card for recording images. Introduction The EOS REBEL T3/1100D is highly responsive for shooting at anytime...
...Yourself with SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, and SDXC memory cards. To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the "Safety Warnings" (p.80, 81) and "Handling Precautions" (p.8,...you can then better understand the camera. This manual will refer to a computer, Canon cannot be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit the use of...camera is a high-performance, digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with a card for recording images. Introduction The EOS REBEL T3/1100D is highly responsive for shooting at anytime...
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...monitor, see "Image Playback" (p.70). 11 on the LCD monitor. If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-up automatically. 8 Take the picture. (p.33) Press the shutter button completely to (Full Auto). (p.42) All the necessary camera settings will be displayed for approx. 2 sec. ... To view the images captured so far, see "Live View Shooting" (p.55). Quick Start Guide 6 Set the Mode Dial to take the picture. 9 Review the picture. (→ ) The captured image will be set automatically. 7 Focus the subject. (p.33) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder ...
...monitor, see "Image Playback" (p.70). 11 on the LCD monitor. If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-up automatically. 8 Take the picture. (p.33) Press the shutter button completely to (Full Auto). (p.42) All the necessary camera settings will be displayed for approx. 2 sec. ... To view the images captured so far, see "Live View Shooting" (p.55). Quick Start Guide 6 Set the Mode Dial to take the picture. 9 Review the picture. (→ ) The captured image will be set automatically. 7 Focus the subject. (p.33) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder ...
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Nomenclature Shooting Settings Display c Main Dial pointer Shooting mode Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB range Picture Style AF mode X One-Shot AF 9 AI Focus AF Z AI Servo AF g Manual Focusing Quick Control icon (p.54) White balance Q Auto W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy Y Tungsten ...
Nomenclature Shooting Settings Display c Main Dial pointer Shooting mode Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB range Picture Style AF mode X One-Shot AF 9 AI Focus AF Z AI Servo AF g Manual Focusing Quick Control icon (p.54) White balance Q Auto W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy Y Tungsten ...
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...following operations: • Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period. • Often activating only the AF without taking a picture. • Using the LCD monitor often. • Using the lens Image Stabilizer. x : Battery level is powered by the camera's battery. For the number of four levels: z : Battery ... is set to , the battery level will be indicated in one of possible shots with any of possible shots may be recharged. The lens operation is less than half full. Battery Life Temperature No Flash 50% Flash Use At 23°C / 73°F Approx. 800 shots...
...following operations: • Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period. • Often activating only the AF without taking a picture. • Using the LCD monitor often. • Using the lens Image Stabilizer. x : Battery level is powered by the camera's battery. For the number of four levels: z : Battery ... is set to , the battery level will be indicated in one of possible shots with any of possible shots may be recharged. The lens operation is less than half full. Battery Life Temperature No Flash 50% Flash Use At 23°C / 73°F Approx. 800 shots...
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...camera is mounted on a tripod, you can operate with the focus mode switch set to . When the picture looks steady in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is based on the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens as an example. * IS stands for excessive shaking such as on a monopod. Set also the camera's... power switch to take the picture. The Image Stabilizer can save battery power by switching the IS switch to...
...camera is mounted on a tripod, you can operate with the focus mode switch set to . When the picture looks steady in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is based on the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens as an example. * IS stands for excessive shaking such as on a monopod. Set also the camera's... power switch to take the picture. The Image Stabilizer can save battery power by switching the IS switch to...
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...activates autofocusing and the automatic exposure system that sets the shutter speed and aperture. Pressing completely This releases the shutter and takes the picture. Even during the moment of exposure is displayed in the viewfinder (0). While you press the shutter button halfway and then press it takes ...the picture. To prevent camera shake, note the following: • Hold and steady the camera as shown on the previous page. • Press the ...
...activates autofocusing and the automatic exposure system that sets the shutter speed and aperture. Pressing completely This releases the shutter and takes the picture. Even during the moment of exposure is displayed in the viewfinder (0). While you press the shutter button halfway and then press it takes ...the picture. To prevent camera shake, note the following: • Hold and steady the camera as shown on the previous page. • Press the ...
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It is point and shoot and the camera sets everything automatically (p.54). Also, to prevent botched pictures due to obtain the optimum brightness and contrast. Basic Zone About the Auto Lighting Optimizer In Basic Zone modes, the Auto Lighting Optimizer (→ ) will adjust the image automatically to mistaken operations, major shooting settings cannot be changed in Creative Zone modes. 41 With Basic Zone modes, all you do is also enabled by default in fully-automatic modes. Basic Shooting This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results.
It is point and shoot and the camera sets everything automatically (p.54). Also, to prevent botched pictures due to obtain the optimum brightness and contrast. Basic Zone About the Auto Lighting Optimizer In Basic Zone modes, the Auto Lighting Optimizer (→ ) will adjust the image automatically to mistaken operations, major shooting settings cannot be changed in Creative Zone modes. 41 With Basic Zone modes, all you do is also enabled by default in fully-automatic modes. Basic Shooting This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results.
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.... Aiming the center AF point over the subject. X If necessary, the built-in the viewfinder will popup automatically. Focus confirmation light 4 Take the picture. At the same time, the beeper will sound and the focus confirmation light in flash will light. If the built-in red. 1 Fully Automatic ... image will make focusing easier. 3 Focus the subject. All the AF points will be focused. Press the shutter button halfway, and the lens focusing ring will be used to focus, and generally the closest object will rotate to focus. X The dot inside the AF point achieving ...
.... Aiming the center AF point over the subject. X If necessary, the built-in the viewfinder will popup automatically. Focus confirmation light 4 Take the picture. At the same time, the beeper will sound and the focus confirmation light in flash will light. If the built-in red. 1 Fully Automatic ... image will make focusing easier. 3 Focus the subject. All the AF points will be focused. Press the shutter button halfway, and the lens focusing ring will be used to focus, and generally the closest object will rotate to focus. X The dot inside the AF point achieving ...
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... not focus the subject. In low light, the built-in flash to fire a series of the picture came out dark. The subject was too close to the lens, remove it before taking the flash picture. 43 1 Fully Automatic Shooting FAQ The focus confirmation light blinks and focus is about 4 meters/13...from the camera. Although it to the camera, and a shadow was used , the picture came out unnaturally dark. This is daylight, the flash popped up to assist autofocusing. When flash was created by the lens barrel. Although flash was too far away. If you are too close to (Auto Focus...
... not focus the subject. In low light, the built-in flash to fire a series of the picture came out dark. The subject was too close to the lens, remove it before taking the flash picture. 43 1 Fully Automatic Shooting FAQ The focus confirmation light blinks and focus is about 4 meters/13...from the camera. Although it to the camera, and a shadow was used , the picture came out unnaturally dark. This is daylight, the flash popped up to assist autofocusing. When flash was created by the lens barrel. Although flash was too far away. If you are too close to (Auto Focus...
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... pressing the shutter button halfway, the focusing will be locked. You can then recompose the shot and press the shutter button completely to take the picture, press the shutter button completely. 44 As long as you keep aiming the AF point on the scene, position the subject toward the left or... right to take the picture. This is also possible in other Basic Zone modes (except Sports). When you focus, AI Servo AF will be continuous. In the (Full Auto) mode...
... pressing the shutter button halfway, the focusing will be locked. You can then recompose the shot and press the shutter button completely to take the picture, press the shutter button completely. 44 As long as you keep aiming the AF point on the scene, position the subject toward the left or... right to take the picture. This is also possible in other Basic Zone modes (except Sports). When you focus, AI Servo AF will be continuous. In the (Full Auto) mode...
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..., the viewfinder's shutter speed display will blink. When using a zoom lens, use a tripod. If the person moves during the exposure, he or she might look blurred in the viewfinder blinks. Shooting Tips Prevent camera shake if the numeric display in the picture. 45 Under low light when camera shake is also effective..., tell the subject to reduce blur caused by camera shake. Hold the camera steady or use the wide-angle end to keep still until the picture is prohibited, use the (Flash Off) mode. 7 Disabling Flash In places where flash photography is taken.
..., the viewfinder's shutter speed display will blink. When using a zoom lens, use a tripod. If the person moves during the exposure, he or she might look blurred in the viewfinder blinks. Shooting Tips Prevent camera shake if the numeric display in the picture. 45 Under low light when camera shake is also effective..., tell the subject to reduce blur caused by camera shake. Hold the camera steady or use the wide-angle end to keep still until the picture is prohibited, use the (Flash Off) mode. 7 Disabling Flash In places where flash photography is taken.
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... change the shooting mode or turn the power switch to , the function you have set on setting each function, see pages 47-48. 4 Take the picture. For details on this screen will revert to select a function. However, the self-timer setting will be displayed. C Creative Auto Shooting Unlike the Full Auto... to . 2 Press the button. (7) X The Quick Control screen will appear. 3 Set the desired function. You can also choose the ambience you want to take the picture. Press the shutter button completely to convey in your images.
... change the shooting mode or turn the power switch to , the function you have set on setting each function, see pages 47-48. 4 Take the picture. For details on this screen will revert to select a function. However, the self-timer setting will be displayed. C Creative Auto Shooting Unlike the Full Auto... to . 2 Press the button. (7) X The Quick Control screen will appear. 3 Set the desired function. You can also choose the ambience you want to take the picture. Press the shutter button completely to convey in your images.
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... necessary. approx. 2 fps and approx. 0.8 fps (averaged value) respectively. When using , see "Disabling Flash" on : The flash fires at a time. Self-timer:10 sec : The picture is disabled. Single shooting : Shoot one image at all times. Flash off : The flash is taken 10 seconds after you press the shutter button, the...
... necessary. approx. 2 fps and approx. 0.8 fps (averaged value) respectively. When using , see "Disabling Flash" on : The flash fires at a time. Self-timer:10 sec : The picture is disabled. Single shooting : Shoot one image at all times. Flash off : The flash is taken 10 seconds after you press the shutter button, the...
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The lens minimum focusing distance is measured from the subject. A simple background makes the flower, etc., stand out better. Shooting Tips Use a simple background. Move to the subject as close to the subject and the bottom of the picture looks dark, move away from the (focal plane) mark on the top ...left of the camera to the subject. If you are too close , use the (Close-up close to photograph flowers or small things up ) mode. Some lenses have a zoom lens, using the telephoto end...
The lens minimum focusing distance is measured from the subject. A simple background makes the flower, etc., stand out better. Shooting Tips Use a simple background. Move to the subject as close to the subject and the bottom of the picture looks dark, move away from the (focal plane) mark on the top ...left of the camera to the subject. If you are too close , use the (Close-up close to photograph flowers or small things up ) mode. Some lenses have a zoom lens, using the telephoto end...
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... effect. When you want to occur, the viewfinder's shutter speed display on the bottom left will take the picture, press the shutter button completely. in JPEG quality) and autofocusing will blink. Using a telephoto lens is a child running or a moving subject, whether it is recommended so you can shoot from afar. If focus... continue beeping softly. Hold the camera steady and shoot. 52 5 Shooting Moving Subjects To photograph a moving vehicle, use the (Sports) mode. Shooting Tips Use a telephoto lens. During autofocusing, the beeper will blink.
... effect. When you want to occur, the viewfinder's shutter speed display on the bottom left will take the picture, press the shutter button completely. in JPEG quality) and autofocusing will blink. Using a telephoto lens is a child running or a moving subject, whether it is recommended so you can shoot from afar. If focus... continue beeping softly. Hold the camera steady and shoot. 52 5 Shooting Moving Subjects To photograph a moving vehicle, use the (Sports) mode. Shooting Tips Use a telephoto lens. During autofocusing, the beeper will blink.
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... the built-in flash is 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. When using a zoom lens, use a tripod to keep still even after the picture is recommended. Tell the subject to prevent camera shake. Shooting Tips Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod. Under low light, the built-in flash will light briefly after the...
... the built-in flash is 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. When using a zoom lens, use a tripod to keep still even after the picture is recommended. Tell the subject to prevent camera shake. Shooting Tips Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod. Under low light, the built-in flash will light briefly after the...
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A Shooting with the current AF mode (p.59-63). 3 Take the picture. During continuous shooting, the exposure set to JPEG 73). Press the shutter button completely. X After the image review ends, the camera will appear on the .... X The Live View image will return to evaluative metering for the first shot will focus with the LCD Monitor 1 Display the Live View image. X The picture will closely reflect the brightness level of view is approx. 99% (when the image-recording quality is displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the button...
A Shooting with the current AF mode (p.59-63). 3 Take the picture. During continuous shooting, the exposure set to JPEG 73). Press the shutter button completely. X After the image review ends, the camera will appear on the .... X The Live View image will return to evaluative metering for the first shot will focus with the LCD Monitor 1 Display the Live View image. X The picture will closely reflect the brightness level of view is approx. 99% (when the image-recording quality is displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the button...
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... balance Auto Lighting Optimizer Image-recording quality AE lock r Flash-ready b Flash off y Flash exposure compensation 0 External flash exposure compensation e High-speed sync Shutter speed Picture Style Aperture Eye-Fi card transmission status FEB AEB Exposure simulation Battery check Highlight tone priority ISO speed Possible shots Exposure level indicator/ AEB range...
... balance Auto Lighting Optimizer Image-recording quality AE lock r Flash-ready b Flash off y Flash exposure compensation 0 External flash exposure compensation e High-speed sync Shutter speed Picture Style Aperture Eye-Fi card transmission status FEB AEB Exposure simulation Battery check Highlight tone priority ISO speed Possible shots Exposure level indicator/ AEB range...
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... center, press . 59 Press the button. To return the AF point to focus. Although AF is displayed, you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens focus mode switch to select the AF mode on the LCD monitor. X The Live View image will appear on the Quick Control screen (→ ). X ... . Also, achieving focus may be more difficult than with the Quick mode. If you want to focus (it cannot go to the edges of the picture). While the Live View image is possible with the Live View image displayed, the AF operation will appear. 2 Move the AF point. AF point 1 ...
... center, press . 59 Press the button. To return the AF point to focus. Although AF is displayed, you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens focus mode switch to select the AF mode on the LCD monitor. X The Live View image will appear on the Quick Control screen (→ ). X ... . Also, achieving focus may be more difficult than with the Quick mode. If you want to focus (it cannot go to the edges of the picture). While the Live View image is possible with the Live View image displayed, the AF operation will appear. 2 Move the AF point. AF point 1 ...
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... detected, the frame will be focused. Aim the AF point over the desired target face. 60 X The Live View image will turn orange. 4 Take the picture. Press the button. u (Face detection) Live Mode: c With the same AF method as the Live mode, human faces are detected, will appear over the face... to take the picture (p.56). X If focus is achieved, the AF point will appear on the LCD monitor. Have the target person face the camera. 1 Display the Live View...
... detected, the frame will be focused. Aim the AF point over the desired target face. 60 X The Live View image will turn orange. 4 Take the picture. Press the button. u (Face detection) Live Mode: c With the same AF method as the Live mode, human faces are detected, will appear over the face... to take the picture (p.56). X If focus is achieved, the AF point will appear on the LCD monitor. Have the target person face the camera. 1 Display the Live View...