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Basic Instruction Manual This basic manual covers only the most basic operations. For other features and more details, see the Camera Instruction Manual pdf file in the CD-ROM. E
Basic Instruction Manual This basic manual covers only the most basic operations. For other features and more details, see the Camera Instruction Manual pdf file in the CD-ROM. E
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...while Using the Camera to Further Familiarize Yourself with a card for recording images. Please purchase it separately. 2 Introduction The EOS REBEL T3/1100D is a high-performance, digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, and SDXC memory cards. While ... use of your recorded images of people and certain subjects for any loss or inconvenience caused. This manual will refer to a computer, Canon cannot be recorded or downloaded to all these cards as just "card." * The camera does not come out. The camera is highly...
...while Using the Camera to Further Familiarize Yourself with a card for recording images. Please purchase it separately. 2 Introduction The EOS REBEL T3/1100D is a high-performance, digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, and SDXC memory cards. While ... use of your recorded images of people and certain subjects for any loss or inconvenience caused. This manual will refer to a computer, Canon cannot be recorded or downloaded to all these cards as just "card." * The camera does not come out. The camera is highly...
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...procedures. Instruction Manuals This Basic Instruction Manual only explains the camera's basic operations and functions. Software and Software Instruction Manual EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (Software CD-ROM) Software Instruction Manual (CD-ROM) See pages 76 to 78 for a personal ... advanced shooting and playback procedures, printing photos, Custom Functions, and more, see the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM. The EOS REBEL T3/EOS 1100D's instruction manuals consist of the software programs, installation procedure for an overview of the following: Camera Instruction Manual Camera Basic...
...procedures. Instruction Manuals This Basic Instruction Manual only explains the camera's basic operations and functions. Software and Software Instruction Manual EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (Software CD-ROM) Software Instruction Manual (CD-ROM) See pages 76 to 78 for a personal ... advanced shooting and playback procedures, printing photos, Custom Functions, and more, see the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM. The EOS REBEL T3/EOS 1100D's instruction manuals consist of the software programs, installation procedure for an overview of the following: Camera Instruction Manual Camera Basic...
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Item Check List Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with a power cord.) If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included. Be careful not to lose any of the above items. 4 If anything is provided. (The LC-E10E comes with your dealer...Battery Pack LP-E10 (with protective cover) Battery Charger LC-E10/LC-E10E* Wide Strap EW-200D Interface Cable Camera Instruction Manual (CD-ROM) EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (Software CD-ROM) Software Instruction Manual (CD-ROM) Camera Basic Instruction Manual (this booklet) * Battery Charger LC-E10 or LC...
Item Check List Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with a power cord.) If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included. Be careful not to lose any of the above items. 4 If anything is provided. (The LC-E10E comes with your dealer...Battery Pack LP-E10 (with protective cover) Battery Charger LC-E10/LC-E10E* Wide Strap EW-200D Interface Cable Camera Instruction Manual (CD-ROM) EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (Software CD-ROM) Software Instruction Manual (CD-ROM) Camera Basic Instruction Manual (this booklet) * Battery Charger LC-E10 or LC...
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... page numbers for better shooting. : Problem-solving advice. : Warning to the default. For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached with an EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens. 5
... page numbers for better shooting. : Problem-solving advice. : Warning to the default. For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached with an EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens. 5
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... the Battery and Card 22 Turning on the Power 25 Setting the Date and Time 27 Selecting the Interface Language 28 Attaching and Detaching a Lens 29 About the Lens Image Stabilizer 31 Basic Operation 32 3 Menu Operations 34 Formatting the Card 36 Switching the LCD Monitor Display 38 Feature Guide 39 2 6 Basic...
... the Battery and Card 22 Turning on the Power 25 Setting the Date and Time 27 Selecting the Interface Language 28 Attaching and Detaching a Lens 29 About the Lens Image Stabilizer 31 Basic Operation 32 3 Menu Operations 34 Formatting the Card 36 Switching the LCD Monitor Display 38 Feature Guide 39 2 6 Basic...
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Contents 3 Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 55 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor 56 Changing the Autofocus Mode 59 MF: Focusing Manually 64 4 Shooting Movies 65 k Shooting Movies 66 5 Image Playback 69 x Image Playback 70 k Playing Movies 71 6 Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM / Software Start Guide 73 Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM 74 Software Start Guide 76 Safety Warnings 80 7
Contents 3 Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 55 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor 56 Changing the Autofocus Mode 59 MF: Focusing Manually 64 4 Shooting Movies 65 k Shooting Movies 66 5 Image Playback 69 x Image Playback 70 k Playing Movies 71 6 Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM / Software Start Guide 73 Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM 74 Software Start Guide 76 Safety Warnings 80 7
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... malfunction. This is a precision instrument. If condensation forms on the camera, do not use cleaners that the camera is condensation, remove the lens, card and battery from the camera, and wait until the condensation has evaporated before using it. If there is still working properly. 8...the camera near anything emitting strong radio waves such as a darkroom or chemical lab. High temperatures can cause the camera to the nearest Canon Service Center. Never attempt to blow away dust on the camera and internal parts. Use a blower to disassemble the camera yourself. To ...
... malfunction. This is a precision instrument. If condensation forms on the camera, do not use cleaners that the camera is condensation, remove the lens, card and battery from the camera, and wait until the condensation has evaporated before using it. If there is still working properly. 8...the camera near anything emitting strong radio waves such as a darkroom or chemical lab. High temperatures can cause the camera to the nearest Canon Service Center. Never attempt to blow away dust on the camera and internal parts. Use a blower to disassemble the camera yourself. To ...
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If the LCD monitor is left unused for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may seem slow or it to having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended. 9 Do not subject it might be a few days. Store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations. They do not ... card in rare cases lubricant from the camera's internal parts may become hot. Although this is only temporary and will return to avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts. Cards To protect the card and its recorded data, note the following: Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. ...
If the LCD monitor is left unused for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may seem slow or it to having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended. 9 Do not subject it might be a few days. Store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations. They do not ... card in rare cases lubricant from the camera's internal parts may become hot. Although this is only temporary and will return to avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts. Cards To protect the card and its recorded data, note the following: Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. ...
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Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery. (p.22) To charge the battery, see page 20. 2 Insert the card. (p.22) With the card's label facing toward the camera back, insert it into the slot. 3 White index Red index Attach the lens. (p.29) Align the lens' white or red index with the camera's index in the matching color. 4 Set the lens focus mode switch to . (p.29) 5 10 Set the power switch to . (p.25) When the LCD monitor displays the Date/Time setting screen, see page 27.
Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery. (p.22) To charge the battery, see page 20. 2 Insert the card. (p.22) With the card's label facing toward the camera back, insert it into the slot. 3 White index Red index Attach the lens. (p.29) Align the lens' white or red index with the camera's index in the matching color. 4 Set the lens focus mode switch to . (p.29) 5 10 Set the power switch to . (p.25) When the LCD monitor displays the Date/Time setting screen, see page 27.
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To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see "Image Playback" (p.70). 11 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 focus the subject. To display the image again, press the button (p.70). Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will be set automatically. 7 Focus the subject. (p.33) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-up ...
To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see "Image Playback" (p.70). 11 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 focus the subject. To display the image again, press the button (p.70). Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will be set automatically. 7 Focus the subject. (p.33) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-up ...
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... Mode Dial (p.16) Power switch (p.25) Flash button Main Dial Shutter button (p.33) Built-in flash/AF-assist beam EF Lens mount index (p.29) EF-S Lens mount index (p.29) Flash-sync contacts Hot shoe Focal plane mark (p.51) Strap mount (p.19) Red-eye reduction/ Self-timer... lamp Microphone (p.66) Grip Mirror Contacts (p.9) Lens mount Lens lock pin Terminal cover Lens release button (p.30) Remote control terminal Digital terminal Body cap (p.29) HDMI mini OUT terminal For camera controls without reference page...
... Mode Dial (p.16) Power switch (p.25) Flash button Main Dial Shutter button (p.33) Built-in flash/AF-assist beam EF Lens mount index (p.29) EF-S Lens mount index (p.29) Flash-sync contacts Hot shoe Focal plane mark (p.51) Strap mount (p.19) Red-eye reduction/ Self-timer... lamp Microphone (p.66) Grip Mirror Contacts (p.9) Lens mount Lens lock pin Terminal cover Lens release button (p.30) Remote control terminal Digital terminal Body cap (p.29) HDMI mini OUT terminal For camera controls without reference page...
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Aperture/Exposure compensation button/ Erase button Dioptric adjustment knob (p.32) Eyecup Viewfinder eyepiece Nomenclature Display button (p.38,58,67,70) AE lock/ FE lock button/Index/ Reduce button AF point selection button/ Magnify button LCD monitor (p.34) Speaker (p.71) DC cord hole Live View shooting/ Movie shooting button (p.56/66) Quick Control button/ Direct print button (p.54) Tripod socket Menu button (p.34) Setting button (p.34) Cross keys (p.34) ISO speed setting button White balance selection button Drive mode selection button AF mode selection button Card/...
Aperture/Exposure compensation button/ Erase button Dioptric adjustment knob (p.32) Eyecup Viewfinder eyepiece Nomenclature Display button (p.38,58,67,70) AE lock/ FE lock button/Index/ Reduce button AF point selection button/ Magnify button LCD monitor (p.34) Speaker (p.71) DC cord hole Live View shooting/ Movie shooting button (p.56/66) Quick Control button/ Direct print button (p.54) Tripod socket Menu button (p.34) Setting button (p.34) Cross keys (p.34) ISO speed setting button White balance selection button Drive mode selection button AF mode selection button Card/...
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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 light U White fluorescent light I Flash O Custom Battery check (p.26) zxcn Drive mode u Single shooting i Continuous shooting j Self-timer:10 sec l Self-timer:2 sec q Self-timer:Continuous Shutter speed Aperture Auto Lighting Optimizer ISO speed Highlight tone priority y Flash exposure ...
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 light U White fluorescent light I Flash O Custom Battery check (p.26) zxcn Drive mode u Single shooting i Continuous shooting j Self-timer:10 sec l Self-timer:2 sec q Self-timer:Continuous Shutter speed Aperture Auto Lighting Optimizer ISO speed Highlight tone priority y Flash exposure ...
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Viewfinder Information Focusing screen Nomenclature AF point activation indicator < > AF points AE lock/ AEB in-progress Flash-ready Improper FE lock warning High-speed sync (FP flash) FE lock/ FEB in-progress Flash exposure compensation Shutter speed FE lock (FEL) Busy (buSY) Built-in flash recycling (D buSY) ISO speed White balance correction Focus confirmation light Max. burst Monochrome shooting ISO speed Highlight tone priority Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB range Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator Aperture Card full warning (FuLL) Card error ...
Viewfinder Information Focusing screen Nomenclature AF point activation indicator < > AF points AE lock/ AEB in-progress Flash-ready Improper FE lock warning High-speed sync (FP flash) FE lock/ FEB in-progress Flash exposure compensation Shutter speed FE lock (FEL) Busy (buSY) Built-in flash recycling (D buSY) ISO speed White balance correction Focus confirmation light Max. burst Monochrome shooting ISO speed Highlight tone priority Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB range Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator Aperture Card full warning (FuLL) Card error ...
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The camera sets everything to suit the subject. 1: Full Auto (p.42) 7: Flash Off (p.45) C: Creative Auto (p.46) Image Zone 2 : Portrait (p.49) 3: Landscape (p.50) 4 : Close-up (p.51) 5: Sports (p.52) 6 : Night Portrait (p.53) 16 k: Movie shooting (p.65) Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes, Creative Zone modes, and the Movie shooting mode. d : Program AE s : Shutter-priority AE f : Aperture-priority AE a : Manual exposure 8: Automatic depth-of-field AE Basic Zone All you more control for shooting various subjects. Creative Zone (→ ) These modes give you ...
The camera sets everything to suit the subject. 1: Full Auto (p.42) 7: Flash Off (p.45) C: Creative Auto (p.46) Image Zone 2 : Portrait (p.49) 3: Landscape (p.50) 4 : Close-up (p.51) 5: Sports (p.52) 6 : Night Portrait (p.53) 16 k: Movie shooting (p.65) Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes, Creative Zone modes, and the Movie shooting mode. d : Program AE s : Shutter-priority AE f : Aperture-priority AE a : Manual exposure 8: Automatic depth-of-field AE Basic Zone All you more control for shooting various subjects. Creative Zone (→ ) These modes give you ...
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Lens Lens without a distance scale Focusing ring (p.64) Hood mount Nomenclature Focus mode switch (p.29) Zoom ring (p.30) Zoom position index (p.30) Filter thread (front of lens) Image Stabilizer switch (p.31) Lens mount index (p.29) Contacts (p.9) 17
Lens Lens without a distance scale Focusing ring (p.64) Hood mount Nomenclature Focus mode switch (p.29) Zoom ring (p.30) Zoom position index (p.30) Filter thread (front of lens) Image Stabilizer switch (p.31) Lens mount index (p.29) Contacts (p.9) 17
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Then pass it through the camera's strap mount eyelet from the buckle. The eyepiece cover is also attached to take up any slack and make sure the strap will not loosen from the bottom. Eyepiece cover 19 Pull the strap to the strap (→ ). Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the strap's buckle as shown in the illustration. Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations.
Then pass it through the camera's strap mount eyelet from the buckle. The eyepiece cover is also attached to take up any slack and make sure the strap will not loosen from the bottom. Eyepiece cover 19 Pull the strap to the strap (→ ). Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the strap's buckle as shown in the illustration. Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations.
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To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in low temperatures (6°C - 10°C / 43°F - 50°F) will turn green. LC-E10 3 Recharge the battery. X Recharging starts automatically and the charge lamp turns orange. Detach the protective cover provided with the battery. 2 Attach the battery. For LC-E10 As shown by the arrow, flip out the battery charger's prongs and insert the prongs into the power outlet. X When the battery is fully recharged, the full-charge lamp will take a longer time (up to 4 hours). 20 For safety reasons, recharging in reverse. LC...
To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in low temperatures (6°C - 10°C / 43°F - 50°F) will turn green. LC-E10 3 Recharge the battery. X Recharging starts automatically and the charge lamp turns orange. Detach the protective cover provided with the battery. 2 Attach the battery. For LC-E10 As shown by the arrow, flip out the battery charger's prongs and insert the prongs into the power outlet. X When the battery is fully recharged, the full-charge lamp will take a longer time (up to 4 hours). 20 For safety reasons, recharging in reverse. LC...
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... the respective country or region. Do not attach any battery other than a Battery Pack LP-E10. If necessary, attach a commercially-available plug adapter for which Canon cannot be used. Do not charge any portable voltage transformer to 240 V AC 50/ 60 Hz power source. If the battery is fully charged can... damage the battery charger. The Battery Pack LP-E10 is to Canon products only. Purchase a new battery. Recharge the battery on the day before using the camera, remove the battery.
... the respective country or region. Do not attach any battery other than a Battery Pack LP-E10. If necessary, attach a commercially-available plug adapter for which Canon cannot be used. Do not charge any portable voltage transformer to 240 V AC 50/ 60 Hz power source. If the battery is fully charged can... damage the battery charger. The Battery Pack LP-E10 is to Canon products only. Purchase a new battery. Recharge the battery on the day before using the camera, remove the battery.