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- Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL E E INSTRUCTION MANUAL - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 2
. The EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/EOS 350D DIGITAL is a highperformance, digital AF SLR camera enabling highly versatile and speedy shooting. The camera has an 8-megapixel, high-resolution CMOS sensor, and it is compatible with all Canon EF lenses (including the EF-S lenses). The camera features quick - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 3
Guide Quick start guide to shooting. ¢ EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/EOS 350D DIGITAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL (this booklet) ¢ Software Guide Gives an overview of the bundled software and explains the software installation procedure. ¢ Battery Pack NB-2LH Instructions ¢ Lens Instructions *Lens Kit only. ¢ Camera - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 4
4 Introduction Item Check List 3 Handling Precautions 8 Quick Start Guide 10 Nomenclature 12 Conventions Used in this Manual 18 Getting power off 41 CF Card Reminder 41 Dioptric Adjustment 42 Holding the Camera 42 Fully Automatic Shooting 43 Using Full Auto 44 Basic Zone Modes - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 5
84 Depth of Field Preview 85 Manual Exposure 86 Automatic Depth-of-Field Canon Flash Units 102 LCD Panel Illumination 102 7 Image Playback 6 103 Setting the Image Review TV 114 8 Protecting Images 115 Erasing Images 116 Formatting the CF Card 118 9 8 Direct Printing from the Camera - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 6
your eyes, skin, and clothing. It can cause blindness or skin problems. If the battery leakage contacts your eyes, skin, or clothing, fl photograph an infant, keep at least 1 meter away. • Before storing the camera or accessory when not in use, remove the battery pack and disconnect the power - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 7
so may cause injury. Also make sure the tripod is sturdy enough to support the camera and lens. • Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera under the sun without the lens cap attached. Otherwise, the lens may concentrate requires repair, contact your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center. 7 - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 8
, 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 a Canon Service Center. ¡ Do not touch the camera's electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 9
magnetic field such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Canon CF cards is recommended. ¡ Do not bend the card or subject it to any excessive force or physical shock. ¡ Do not store CF cards in hot, dusty, or humid locations. Lens Electrical Contacts Contacts After detaching the lens from the camera - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 10
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 white dot on the camera. For other lenses, align it with the red dot. 3 Set the lens focus mode switch to - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 11
(p.44) All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. 7 Focus the subject. (p.28) Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway to autofocus. 8 Take the picture. (p.28) Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. 9 Review the picture on the - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 12
-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) - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 13
Nomenclature Dioptric adjustment knob (p.42) Eyecup (p.50) Viewfinder eyepiece LCD panel (p.14) Menu button (p.31) Info/ Trimming orientation button (p.68,107/134) Drive mode selection button (p.78) Aperture/Exposure compensation button (p.86/89) AE lock/FE lock button/ - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 14
CF card full warning (FuLL CF) CF card error warning (Err CF) No CF card warning (no CF) Error code (Err) Cleaning image sensor (CLEA n) Shutter speed Busy (buSY) Built-in flash recycling (buSY) White balance Q Servo AF Battery check z xn The actual display will show only the applicable items. 14 - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 15
full warning (FuLL CF) CF card error warning (Err CF) No CF card warning (no CF) Aperture The actual display will show only the applicable items. 15 - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 16
Landscape (p.46) 4 : Close-up (p.46) 5 : Sports (p.47) 6 : Night Portrait (p.47) 7 : Flash Off (p.47) w Creative Zone Set the camera as you wish. d : Program AE (p.80) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.82) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.84) a : Manual exposure (p.86) 8 : Automatic Depth-offield AE (p.88) 16 - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 17
Battery Charger CB-2LW This is a battery pack charger. (p.20) Battery pack slot index Battery pack slot Recharge lamp Battery Charger CB-2LWE This is a battery pack charger. (p.20) Battery pack slot Recharge lamp Nomenclature Power plug Power cord Power cord socket 17 - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 18
manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera's buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera. 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 Instruction Manual - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 19
1 Getting Started This chapter explains a few preliminary steps and basic camera operations. Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera's strap mount from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap's buckle as shown in the illustration. Pull the strap to take up any slack - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 20
Recharging the Battery For details on the battery, refer to the instructions for Battery Pack NB-2LH. 1 Remove the cover. Battery pack slot index 2 Attach the battery. ¡ Align the battery's front edge with the battery charger's index - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 21
being used, a low electrical current may be discharged excessively and the battery's service life may be affected. When not using the camera, remove the battery and attach the protective cover to prevent shorting. Before using the camera again, be sure to recharge the battery. ¡ You can attach the - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 22
Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery Load a fully-charged Battery Pack NB-2LH into the camera. 1 Open the battery compartment cover. ¡ Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover. 2 Insert the battery. ¡ Point the battery contacts downward. ¡ - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 23
long periods or operating only the autofocus can also reduce the number of possible shots. ¡ The lens operation is powered by the camera's battery. Using certain lenses can reduce the number of possible shots. Removing the Battery 1 Open the battery compartment cover. ¡ Slide the lever as shown by - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 24
a Household Power Outlet With AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (optional), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not the DC Coupler DR-700's socket. ¡ DC Coupler DR-20 is cannot be used with this camera. 3 Insert the DC Coupler. ¡ Open the cover and insert the DC Coupler until it locks - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 25
and the body cap by turning them 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 index and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it clicks in place. ¡ When attaching a lens other than an - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 26
arrow to open it. Top CF card eject button Shots remaining 2 Insert the CF card. ¡ Using Canon CF cards is recommended. ¡ If the CF card is inserted in the wrong way, it may damage the camera. As shown in the illustration, face the label side toward you and insert the end with - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 27
¡ Compared to CF cards, Microdrive cards are more vulnerable to vibration and physical shock. If you use a Microdrive, be careful not to subject the camera to vibration or physical shock especially while recording or displaying images. On the menu, if you set the [c Shoot w/o card] to [Off], it will - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 28
on the top LCD panel with the number of symbols displayed.When all the images are finished recording, the display will turn off and the camera will turn off. Shutter Button The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 29
the timer ends or if you press the shutter button down halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot. ¡ Use it to select the AF point. ¡ After pressing the button, turn the dial to select the desired menu item. (2) Turn the dial only. While looking at the LCD panel or viewfinder, - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 30
Basic Operation Operating the Cross Keys The key is mainly used for shooting-related settings and selecting LCD monitor menu items. (1) Press the key independently. With the camera ready to shoot, you can press any key to quickly use the key's respective menu function. ISO speed - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 31
menu Playback menu Set-up menu Description Shooting-related menu. Image playback-related menu. Camera's basic settings. ¡ To change the menu tab, press the button. ¡ When a Basic Zone mode is set, there are menu items which will not be displayed. (p.33) ¡ You can also use the dial to - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 32
to select a menu tab. ¡ If the five tabs are highlighted, you can also press the keys to select a tab. 3 Select a menu item. ¡ Press the key to select the menu item, then press . ¡ If you press the button now, another tab will be selected. 4 Select the menu setting. ¡ Press the or - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 33
each WB-BKT: B/A and M/G bias 1 level, ±3 levels 59 60 Custom WB Manual setting of white balance 57 Color space sRGB / Adobe RGB 62 Parameters Parameter 1, 2 es images to be printed (DPOF). 137 Auto play Auto playback of images 112 Review time Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 34
Clear all camera settings (Resets the camera to the default settings.) 35 Clear all Custom Functions (Resets all Custom Function settings to the default.) 147 Sensor cleaning Select to clean the sensor. 39 Firmware Ver. Select to update the firmware. - These shaded menu items are not - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 35
1 Select [Clear settings]. ¡ Select the [b] tab. ¡ Press the key to select [Clear settings], then press . 2 Select [Clear all camera settings]. ¡ Press the key to select [Clear all camera settings], then press . 3 Select [OK]. ¡ Press the key to select [OK], then press . The - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 36
3 Setting the Language The LCD monitor's interface language can be set to one of fifteen languages. 1 Select [Language]. ¡ Select the [b] tab. ¡ Press the key to select [Language], then press . s The Language screen will appear. 2 Set the desired language. ¡ Press the key to select the - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 37
/ Time], then press . s The date/time screen will appear. 2 Set the date and time. ¡ Press the key to select the digit, then press . ¡ The selection will then shift to the next item. 3 Set the date display format. ¡ Press the key to set the date format to [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 38
Replacing the Date/Time Battery The date/time (back-up) battery maintains the camera's date and time. The battery's service life is about 5 years. If the date/time is reset when the battery is replaced, replace the back-up battery with a new CR2016 lithium battery - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 39
the image sensor is a very delicate component. If possible, you should have it cleaned by a Canon Service Center. While you clean the image sensor, the camera must be turned on. Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (optional, see page 158) is recommended. If you use a battery, make sure the battery - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 40
the CMOS sensor. 5 Stop the cleaning. ¡ Set the power switch to . s The camera will turn off, the shutter will close, and the mirror will go back down. ¡ optional) is attached to the camera and size-AA batteries supply the power. Use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (optional) or use a battery having suffi - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 41
time. ¡ Press the key to select the desired time, then press . 3 CF Card Reminder This prevents shooting if there is no CF card in the camera. This can be set in all shooting modes. 1 Select [Shoot w/o card]. ¡ Select the [c] tab. ¡ Press the key to select [Shoot w/o card], then press - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 42
sharpness of the viewfinder image. By adjusting the diopter to suit your eyesight, you can see a sharp viewfinder image even without eyeglasses. The camera's adjustable dioptric range is -3 dpt to +1 dpt. Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. ¡ Turn the knob left or right until the AF points in the view - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 43
suit the subject. In these modes, all you do is point and shoot. In addition, to help prevent mistakes caused by operating the camera improperly, shooting-related buttons like are disabled in these modes. So you need not worry about accidental errors. Basic zone Set the - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 44
1 Using Full Auto All you do is point the camera and press the shutter button. Everything is automatic so it is easy to photograph any subject. With seven AF points to focus the subject, anyone - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 45
switch to and again. ¡ Using a non-Canon lens with an EOS camera may not result in proper camera or lens operation. ¡ When focus is achieved, the . Set the [z Beep] menu item. (p.50) ¡ The image review time after image capture can be changed with the menu's [x Review time] setting. (p.104) ¡ - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 46
Basic Zone Modes Just select a shooting mode suiting the target subject, and you can easily obtain the best results. 2 Portrait This mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. ¡ Holding down the shutter button executes continuous shooting. ¡ To increase the - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 47
Basic Zone Modes 5 Sports This is for fast-moving subjects when you want to freeze the action. ¡ The camera will first track the subject with the center AF point. Focus tracking will then continue with any of the seven AF points covering the subject. ¡ - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 48
lit. s During the self-timer operation, the LCD panel counts down the seconds until the picture is taken. Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button to start the self-timer. Doing so will throw off the focus. ¡ Use a tripod when you use the self - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 49
R Wireless Remote Control With Remote Controller RC-1 or RC-5 (optional), you can shoot remotely up to about 5 meters/16.4 ft. directly in front of the camera. 1 Select . ¡ Look at the LCD panel and press the button to select . 2 Take the picture. ¡ Point the remote controller toward the - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 50
Using the Eyepiece Cover During self-timer or remote control operation when your eye does not cover the viewfinder eyepiece, stray light may enter the eyepiece and throw off the exposure. To prevent this, use the eyepiece cover (attached to the neck strap) to cover the eyepiece. 1 Remove the eyecup. - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 51
Settings This chapter explains the digital image settings for the image-recording quality, ISO speed, white balance, color space, and processing parameters. ¡ For Basic Zone modes, only the image-recording quality (except RAW and RAW+7L), file numbering, and camera setting check will apply in this - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 52
3 Setting the Image-recording Quality The 73/83/74/84/76/86 modes record the image in the widely-used JPEG. In the 1 mode, the captured image will require post-processing with the software provided. In the 1+73 (RAW+JPEG) mode, the image is recorded in both the RAW and JPEG simultaneously. Note that - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 53
58 ¡ The number of possible shots and maximum burst (p.54) apply to a Canon 512MB CF card. ¡ The single image size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst during continuous shooting are based on Canon's testing standards (ISO 100 with [Parameter 1] set). The actual - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 54
is displayed even when the drive mode is set to (Single) or . The maximum burst is displayed even when a CF card is not in the camera. Therefore, before shooting, make sure that a CF card is installed in the - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 55
noise, etc. On the other hand, a low ISO speed is not suited for low light or action shots, but the image will look finer. The camera can be set between ISO 100 and 1600 in 1-stop increments. ISO Speed in the Basic Zone Modes The ISO speed is set automatically within - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 56
colors cannot be obtained with , you can set the white balance manually to suit the respective light source. In the Basic Zone modes, a white object looks white regardless of the type of lighting. With a digital camera, the color temperature can be adjusted with software so that the colors in - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 57
. 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 obtained. 2 Select [Custom WB]. ¡ Select the - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 58
3 Custom White BalanceN 5 Select the custom white balance. ¡ Press the key to select , then press . ¡ When you press the shutter button halfway, the icon will be displayed on the LCD panel. ¡ If the exposure obtained in step 1 is underexposed or overexposed, a correct white balance - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 59
3 White Balance CorrectionN You can correct the standard color temperature for the white balance setting. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a color temperature conversion or color compensating filter. Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels. Users familiar with using color - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 60
3 White Balance Auto BracketingN With just one shot, three images having a different color hue can be recorded simultaneously. Based on the white balance mode's color temperature, the image will be bracketed with a blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias. This is called white balance bracketing. It - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 61
3 White Balance Auto BracketingN 4 Take the picture. s If B/A bracketing has been set, the three images will be recorded onto the CF card in the following sequence: Normal white balance, blue bias, and amber bias. If M/G bracketing has been set, the sequence will be normal white balance, magenta - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 62
Since the image will look very subdued in an sRGB personal computer environment and with printers not compatible with Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 (Exif 2.21), post-processing of the image with software will appended. The ICC profile is explained in the Software Instruction Manual (PDF). 62 - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 63
3 Selecting the Processing ParametersN The image you capture can be processed internally by the camera to look more vivid and sharp or more subdued. The processing parameters can be set according to the preset Parameter 1 or Parameter 2 or to Set 1, 2, - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 64
The image you capture can be processed automatically by the camera in accordance with the parameter settings you set (five levels for [Set 1], [Set 2], and [Set 3] are all "0" (Standard). 4 Select the item to be set. ¡ Press the key to select the desired setting, then press . Parameter - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 65
When you capture images with the processing parameter set to B/W, the camera will process and record the images as black-and-white images onto [B/W]. ¡ In step 3 on page 64, select [B/W], then press . 2 Select the item to be set. ¡ Press the key to select the desired setting, then press . - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 66
3 Setting the Processing ParametersN Filter Effects The same effect as using filters with black-and-white film can be obtained with digital images. A color can be brightened by using a filter having a similar or same color. At the same time, the complementary colors will be darkened. Filter Effect - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 67
-0051 XXX-0052 personal computer is easier. Note that if the replacement CF card already contains Next sequential file number images captured with the camera, the file numbering will start after the highest file number in that CF card or after the last captured image's file number, whichever is - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 68
button. s The current camera settings will appear on the LCD monitor. ¡ To turn off the settings display, press the button again. Date/Time (p.37) AEB setting (p.90) WB correction (p.59)/ WB bracketing (p.60) Color space (p.62) Processing parameters (p.63) Image review time (p.104) Auto rotate - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 69
4 Setting the AF, Metering, and Drive Modes The viewfinder has seven AF points. By selecting a suitable AF point, you can shoot with autofocus while framing the subject as desired. You can also set the AF mode to suit the subject or obtain the desired effect. Drive mode Metering mode AF mode - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 70
you can still set the AF mode while the lens focus mode switch is set to , the AF mode will not take effect during manual focus. ¡ If an Extender (optional) is attached and the maximum aperture of the lens is f/5.6 or smaller, AF will not be possible. For details, see - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 71
fully. Recompose the picture and try and focus again. Or see "When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)" (p.76). AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects While you press the shutter button halfway, the camera focuses continuously. ¡ This AF mode is for moving subjects when the focusing distance keeps changing - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 72
as long as the subject is covered by another AF point. ¡ With a manually selected AF point, the selected AF point will focus track the subject. AI Focus focused in the OneShot AF mode, if the subject starts moving, the camera will detect the movement and change the AF mode automatically to AI Servo - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 73
. Automatic AF Point Selection The camera selects the AF point automatically to suit the shooting conditions. All the AF points < . > in the viewfinder will light in red. Manual AF Point Selection You can select any of the seven AF points manually. This is best when you want to focus a particular - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 74
All of the AF points < . > will light in red. ¡ Selecting an AF point beyond a peripheral AF point will set the automatic selection mode. • Manual AF point selection Select the desired AF point so the < . > lights in red. Selecting with the Dial ¡ Press the button, then turn the dial - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 75
Using Focus Lock After achieving focus, you can lock the focus on a subject and recompose the shot. This is called "focus lock." Focus lock works only in the One-Shot AF mode. 1 Set the Mode Dial to a Creative Zone mode. 2 Select the desired AF point. (p.73) 3 Focus the subject. ¡ Move the AF point - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 76
at the same distance as the subject and lock the focus before recomposing. (p.75) (2) Set the lens focus mode switch to and focus manually. Manual Focusing Focusing ring 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to . 2 Focus the subject. ¡ Focus by turning the lens focusing ring until the subject - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 77
under backlit conditions. After detecting the main subject's position, brightness, background, front and back lighting, etc., the camera sets the proper exposure. ¡ During manual focusing, evaluative metering is based on the center AF point. ¡ If the subject brightness and background light level - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 78
During continuous shooting, the captured images are first stored in the camera's buffer memory and then successively transferred to the CF card. When will be displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder and the camera cannot take any more shots. As the captured images are transferred to the - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 79
Zone modes, you can set the desired shutter speed or aperture value to obtain the result you want. You take control of the camera. Creativ ¡ The asterisk M on the right of the page title indicates that the respective feature is available only in Creative Zone modes (d, s, f, a, 8). ¡ After - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 80
d Program AE Like (Full Auto) mode, this is a general-purpose shooting mode. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to suit the subject's brightness. This is called Program AE. * stands for Program * AE stands for Auto - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 81
) ¡ AF mode selection ¡ AF point selection ¡ Drive mode selection ¡ Manual/stroboscopic flash ¡ High-speed sync (FP flash) ¡ FE lock ¡ change the shutter speed and aperture value combination (program) set by the camera while maintaining the same exposure value. This is called program shift. ¡ To - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 82
s Shutter-Priority AE In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture value to suit the subject's brightness. This is called shutter-priority AE. A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fastmoving - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 83
s Shutter-Priority AE ¡ If the maximum aperture blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the dial to set a slower shutter speed until the aperture value stops blinking or set a higher ISO speed. ¡ If the minimum aperture blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the dial to set a faster - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 84
f Aperture-Priority AE In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the subject brightness. This is called aperture-priority AE. A larger aperture opening (lower f/number) will result in a blurred - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 85
f/number, the smaller the aperture opening will be. The aperture values displayed will differ depending on the lens. If no lens is attached to the camera, "00" will be displayed for the aperture value. Depth of Field PreviewN Press the depth-of-field preview button to stop down to the current - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 86
the correct exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder or use a handheld exposure meter. This method is called manual exposure. * stands for Manual. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . 2 Set the desired shutter speed. ¡ While looking at the LCD panel, turn the dial. 3 Set the - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 87
a Manual Exposure 4 Standard exposure index Focus the subject. ¡ Press the shutter button halfway. s The exposure setting will be Exposure level mark displayed on the LCD panel - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 88
This mode is for obtaining a wide depth of field automatically between a near subject and far subject. It is effective for group photos and landscapes. The camera uses the seven AF points to detect the nearest and farthest subjects to be in focus. * stands for Auto-depth of field. 1 Set the Mode - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 89
Setting Exposure CompensationN Exposure compensation is used to alter the standard exposure setting set by the camera. You can make the image look lighter (increased exposure) or darker (decreased exposure). You can set the exposure compensation up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments. - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 90
3 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)N By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically, the camera can bracket the exposure up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three successive shots. This is called Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB). Standard exposure Decreased exposure - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 91
AEB)N ¡ Follow steps 1 and 2 to set the AEB amount to < >. ¡ AEB will also be canceled automatically if you turn the power switch to , change lenses, obtain flash-ready, replace the battery, or replace the CF card. AEB cannot be used with flash or bulb exposures. ¡ If the drive mode is - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 92
A AE LockN AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different place from the point of focus. By locking the exposure, you can recompose the shot while maintaining the same exposure setting. This is called AE lock. It is effective for backlit subjects. 1 Focus the subject. ¡ Press the shutter - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 93
Bulb Exposures When bulb is set, the shutter stays open while you hold down the shutter button fully, and closes when you let go of the shutter button. This is called bulb exposure. Use bulb exposures for night scenes, fireworks, the heavens, and other subjects requiring long exposures. 1 Set the - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 94
such as at the beach or ski ground on a sunny day, take the picture promptly after mirror lockup. ¡ During mirror lockup, do not point the camera lens at the sun. The sun's heat can scorch and damage the shutter curtains. ¡ If you use bulb exposures, the self-timer, and mirror lockup - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 95
6 Flash Photography The built-in flash or an EOSdedicated, EX-series Speedlite enables E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative flash metering with preflash), making flash photography as easy as normal shooting. The result is naturallooking flash photos. In the Basic Zone modes (except ), flash - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 96
and aperture value are set automatically, just as in (Full Auto) mode. s : Enables you to set the desired shutter speed (30 sec. - 1/ 200 sec.). The camera then automatically sets the flash aperture value to obtain the proper exposure at the shutter speed you have set. f : Enables you to set the - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 97
Using the Built-in Flash Built-in Flash Range With EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ll [m / ft] ISO speed 100 200 400 800 1600 Wide angle: 18mm Approx. 1 - 3.7 / 3.3 - 12.1 Approx. 1 - 5.3 / 3.3 - 17.4 Approx. 1 - 7.4 / 3.3 - 24.3 Approx. 1 - 10.5 / 3.3 - 34.4 Approx. 1 - 14.9 / 3.3 - 48.9 Telephoto: - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 98
's eyes may look red in the image. "Red eye" happens when the light from the flash reflects off the retina of the eyes. The camera's red-eye reduction feature turns on the red-eye reduction lamp to shine a gentle light into the subject's eyes to narrow the pupil diameter or - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 99
Using the Built-in Flash A FE lockN FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure reading for any part of a subject. 1 Check that the icon is lit. ¡ Press the button to pop-up the built-in flash. ¡ Press the shutter button halfway and look in the viewfinder to check that - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 100
you turn the power switch to . ¡ The procedure is the same with EX-series Speedlites. The flash exposure compensation amount can be set with the camera. 100 - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 101
the flash operations below. For detailed procedures, see the Speedlite's instruction manual. ¡E-TTL II Autoflash E-TTL II is a new autofl set a sync speed faster than 1/200 sec. • FE (Flash Exposure) Lock Press the camera's button to lock the flash exposure at the desired part of the subject. • Flash - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 102
¡ The camera is a Type-A camera that can use all the features of EXseries Speedlites. Using Non-Canon Flash Units The camera can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash prolongs the illumination. ¡ When the camera is connected to a printer and the button turns blue, the button functions as a - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 103
operations such as how to view and erase captured images and how to connect the camera to a TV monitor. For images taken with another camera: The camera might not be able to properly display images captured with a different camera or edited with a personal computer or whose file name was changed. 103 - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 104
the image until you press the shutter button halfway. However, if auto power off has been set, the camera will turn off automatically after the auto power off time elapses. ¡ During the image review for single-shooting, you can delete the displayed image by pressing the button and selecting [OK - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 105
key to select [On], then press . 3 Take a vertical shot. ¡ The image review right after image capture will not display the image vertically on the LCD monitor. 4 Playback the vertical image is taken while the camera is pointed up or down, the image might not rotate automatically for playback. - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 106
3 Setting the LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to one of five levels. 1 Select [LCD brightness]. ¡ Select the [c] tab. ¡ Press the key to select [LCD brightness], then press . s The LCD Brightness screen will appear. 2 Adjust the brightness. ¡ While looking at - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 107
Image Playback You can select any captured image to view. You can view a single image, the shooting information, an index display, or a magnified view. xSingle image display 1 Playback the image. ¡ Press the button. s The last captured image will appear on the LCD monitor. 2 Select the image. ¡ - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 108
Image Playback Shooting Information Display Image Flash exposure compensation amount Shooting time Shooting date Shutter speed Images recorded/ Total images recorded Aperture Image protect Exposure compensation amount Image-recording quality File No. Histogram ISO speed Color space Metering mode - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 109
Image Playback H Index Display Nine thumbnail images are displayed on one screen. 1 Playback the image. ¡ Press the button. s The last captured image will appear on the LCD monitor. 2 Display the index images. ¡ Press the button. s The selected thumbnail will be highlighted within a green - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 110
Image Playback u/y Magnified View You can magnify the image by 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor. 1 Playback the image. ¡ Display the image in the single-image or image info display mode. 2 Magnify the image. ¡ Press the button. s At first, the center of the image will be magnified. ¡ To increase the - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 111
Image Playback C Jump Display During the single image, image with shooting information, index, or magnified image display, you can jump forward or back to images stored on the CF card. 1 Playback the image. How to use Jump function Jump bar 2 Go to the jump display. ¡ Press the button. s On - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 112
Image Playback 3 Automated Playback of Images (Auto Play) You can playback the CF card's images in an automatic slide show. Each image will be displayed for about 3 sec. 1 Select [Auto play]. ¡ Select the [x] tab. ¡ Press the key to select [Auto play], then press . s The Autoplay screen will - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 113
Image Playback 3 Rotating an Image You can rotate an image by 90° or 270° clockwise. The image can then be displayed in the correct orientation during playback. 1 Select [Rotate]. ¡ Select the [x] tab. ¡ Press the key to select [Rotate], then press . s The Rotate screen will appear. 2 - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 114
3 Turn the power switch to . 4 Press the button. s The image will appear on the TV screen. (The camera's LCD monitor will display nothing.) ¡ After you finish, set the power switch to , turn off the TV, then disconnect the video cable. ¡ If the proper video system format is not set, the - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 115
step 2. ¡ To exit the Protect screen and return to the menu, press the button. ¡ Once an image is protected, it cannot be erased by the camera's Erase function. To erase a protected image, you must first cancel the protection. ¡ If you erase all the images (p.117), only the protected images will - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 116
L Erasing Images You can erase images individually or erase all the images at one time in the CF card. Protected images (p.115) will not be erased. Once an image is erased, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you no longer need the image before erasing it. To prevent important images from being erased - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 117
L Erasing Images Erasing All Images 1 Playback the image. ¡ Press the button. 2 Display the Erase menu. ¡ Press the button. s The Erase menu will appear at the bottom of the screen. 3 Select [All]. ¡ Press the key to select [All], then press . s The confirmation dialog will appear. 4 - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 118
is completed, the menu will reappear. ¡ A non-Canon CF card or a CF card formatted with another camera or personal computer might not work properly with the camera. If this happens, format the card with the camera first. Then it might work with the camera. ¡ The CF card's capacity displayed on the - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 119
8 Direct Printing from the Camera You can connect the camera directly to a printer and print out the images in the CF card. The camera enables direct printing with printers compatible with " PictBridge", Canon " CP Direct", and Canon " Bubble Jet Direct." 119 - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 120
instructions applicable to your printer on the pages indicated. Canon CP printer Canon PIXMA/DS/BJ printer Non-Canon printer - 130 Page 124 - 127 Canon's PictBridge Web Site The Web site below gives more information about using your Canon camera with various printers such as which paper types to - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 121
and personal computer will not work if [Print/PTP] is set. Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1 Turn the camera's power switch to . 2 Set up the printer. ¡ For details, refer to the printer's manual. ¡ RAW images are not compatible with direct printing. ¡ Do not disconnect the cable during - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 122
the cable plug to the camera's terminal, the cable plug's icon must face the front side of the camera. ¡ To connect to the printer, refer to the printer's instruction manual. 4 Turn on the printer. 5 Turn the camera's power switch to . s Some printers may have a beeping sound. 122 - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 123
indicate that the camera is connected to the respective type of printer. s The camera is running by battery power, make sure it is fully charged. During direct printing, keep checking the battery level. ¡ If there is a long beeping sound in step 5, it indicates a problem with the PictBridge printer - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 124
wPrinting with PictBridge The setting options will differ depending on the printer. Some settings might be disabled. For details, refer to your printer's instruction manual. Printer-connected icon 1 Select the image(s) to be printed. ¡ Check that the icon is displayed on the upper left of the - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 125
Photo Paper Plus Glossy Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro Default Photo Paper Plus Glossy If you are using a non-Canon printer, refer to the printer's instruction manual. USetting the Layout ¡ Press the key to select the desired layout, then press . s The Print setting screen will reappear - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 126
a white border along the edges. **-up Default Option to print 2, 4, 8, 9, 16, or 20 copies of same image on one sheet. With a Canon printer, the default is borderless. HDate imprinting 4 Set the other options. ¡ If desired, also set the date imprinting, printing effects, and number - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 127
during printing, an error message will appear on the camera's LCD monitor. Press to stop printing. After resolving the problem, resume printing. For details on how to resolve a problem with the printer, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Paper Error Check whether the paper is properly - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 128
A Printing with CP Direct Printer-connected icon 1 Select the image to be printed. ¡ Check that the icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor. ¡ Press the key - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 129
[Image] A Printing with CP Direct 4 Set the options as desired. ¡ Set the [Image], [Borders], and [Date] as desired. [Borders] [Date] ¡ Press the key to select the desired option, then press . ¡ Press the key to select the desired setting, then press . ¡ [Image] is selectable when - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 130
are printing multiple images, the printing will stop after the current image is finished printing. ¡ If a problem occurs during printing, an error message will appear on the camera's LCD monitor. Select [Stop] or [Resume] (after resolving the problem). If [Resume] is not displayed, select [Stop]. 130 - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 131
S Direct Printing with Bubble Jet Direct 1 Printer-connected icon Select the image to be printed. ¡ Check that the icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor. ¡ Press the key - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 132
desired option, then press . ¡ Press the key to select the desired setting, then press . ¡ [Paper] is the size of the paper loaded in the printer. ¡ Check the [Borders] and [Date] settings and set them if necessary. ¡ When you are done, press the button to return to the Print setting - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 133
printer does not resume printing, it will resume automatically after you resolve the problem. ¡ If you are using a BJ printer equipped with an operation display panel, the error No. will be displayed if an error occurs. To resolve the respective error, refer to the BJ printer's instruction manual - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 134
[Trimming], then press . s The trimming screen will appear. 2 Trim the image. ¡ The image area within the trimming frame will be printed. ¡ The operation guide disappears while you trim the image. It will reappear after 5 sec. of idle time. Changing the trimming frame size ¡ When you press the - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 135
you can see the trimmed image area that will be printed. ¡ Depending on the printer, the trimmed image area might not be printed as you specified. ¡ The ¡ While trimming the image, look at the camera's LCD monitor. If you look at the image on a TV screen, the trimming frame might not be displayed - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 136
Easy Printing When you print directly from your camera to your printer, the printing settings will be saved in your camera. To use the same settings again, follow the steps below. 1 Connect the camera to a printer and prepare for printing. 2 Playback the images and select the ones to be printed. 3 - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 137
is very convenient when you make prints with a DPOFcompatible printer or photo lab. About DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a standard for recording print ordering instructions to the CF card. It is for images taken with a digital camera, and you can specify which photos and the quantity to - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 138
3 Print Ordering Print Settings Set the print type, date imprinting, and file No. imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cannot be set individually for each image.) 1 Select [Print order]. ¡ Select the [x] tab. ¡ Press the key to select [Print Order], - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 139
to print the photos as you specified. If this happens with your printer, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Or check with your photo lab about compatibility when ordering prints. ¡ Do not insert into the camera a CF card whose print order specifications have already been set by a different - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 140
3 Print Ordering Selecting Individual Images for Printing 1 Select [Order]. ¡ Press the key to select [Order], then press . s The Order screen will appear. 2 Select the image to be printed. ¡ Press the key to select the image to be printed. 3 Order the print. ¡ The print order will vary - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 141
3 Print Ordering 4 Exit the menu. ¡ Press the button. s The Print Order screen will reappear. ¡ Press the button again to save the print order to the CF card. The menu will then reappear. 141 - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 142
CF card, and the menu will reappear. ¡ Note that RAW images cannot be selected for printing even when you set "Mark all." ¡ When using a PictBridge printer, print no more than 400 images for one print order. If you specify more than this, all the selected images might not be printed. 142 - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 143
, you can easily print images specified with DPOF. 1 Prepare to print. ¡ See page 121, 122. See "Setting the Camera" and "Connecting the Camera to the Printer" (steps 1 to 5). 2 Select [Print order]. ¡ Select the [x] tab. ¡ Press the key to select [Print order], then press . s The Print - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 144
for the number of index images with Bubble Jet Direct, see the BJ printer's instruction manual. ¡ If you stopped the printing and want to resume printing the remaining images capacity was low. ¡ If there is a printing problem, see page 127 for PictBridge, page 130 for CP Direct, or page - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 145
10 Customizing the Camera Custom Functions enable you to customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences. ¡ Custom Functions work only in Creative Zone modes. 145 - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 146
3 Setting a Custom FunctionN Custom Function No. 1 Select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)]. ¡ Select the [b] tab. ¡ Press the key to select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)], then press . s The Custom Function screen will appear. 2 Select the Custom Function No. ¡ Press the key to select the Custom - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 147
3 Setting a Custom FunctionN Resetting All Custom FunctionsN 1 Select [Clear settings]. ¡ Select the [b] tab. ¡ Press the key to select [Clear settings], then press . 2 Select [Clear all Custom Functions]. ¡ Press the key to select [Clear all Custom Functions], then press . 3 Select [ - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 148
3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn-1 SET button/Cross keys funct. You can change the function assigned to the button and keys for shooting. 0: Normal 1: SET:Quality When you press , the [z Quality] menu appears so you can quickly change the setting. 2: SET:Parameter When you press , - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 149
prevents the AF from being thrown off by any obstacle passing between the camera and subject. The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken moment. C.Fn-5 AF-assist beam You can enable or disable the camera's AF-assist beam or have it emitted by the EOS-dedicated Speedlite instead - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 150
Disable 1: Enable Effective for close-up and telephotos shots to prevent camera shake caused by the mirror's reflex action. For more on is averaged for the entire area covered by the flash. Since the camera will not execute automatic exposure compensation, adjust the flash exposure compensation if - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 151
11 Reference This section will help you understand your camera better. It covers information on camera features, system accessories, and other reference information. 151 - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 152
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AE Lock (In Creative Zone modes) Metering mode q Evaluative Metering* w Partial Metering e Center-weighted Average Metering AF point selection Automatic AF point selection Manual AF point selection AE lock is applied at the AF AE lock is applied at the point that achieved focus. selected AF point - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 154
Troubleshooting Guide If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service seconds until the camera finishes recording the image onto the CF card. s When the camera finishes recording - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 155
Troubleshooting Guide The camera turns off by itself. ¡ Auto power off is in blinks.) s Press the shutter button halfway again and focus the subject. If you still cannot focus properly, focus manually. (p.28, 76) The LCD monitor does not display a clear image. ¡ The LCD monitor screen is dirty. - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 156
Troubleshooting Guide The image is out of focus. ¡ The lens focus mode switch is set to . s Set the lens focus mode switch to . (p.25) ¡ Camera shake occured when you pressed the shutter button. s To prevent camera shake, hold the camera still and press the shutter button gently. (p.28, 42) - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 157
Troubleshooting Guide Direct Printing The images cannot be printed. ¡ The camera is not properly connected to the printer. s Use the specified cable to properly connect the camera to the printer. (p.122) ¡ The printer is not turned on. s Turn on the printer. Error Codes If a camera error occurs, " - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 158
ACK-DC20 Power source kit (AC adapter, DC coupler, power cord) for supplying power to the camera from a household power outlet. Compatible with 100 - 240 V AC. Battery Grip BG-E3 This accommodates two NB-2LH packs or six size-AA batteries. It provides a vertical-grip shutter button, electronic dial - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 159
One of ten E-series dioptric adjustment lenses (-4 to +3 diopters) can be attached to the camera's eyepiece to further expand the dioptric adjustment range. CF card Data storage media where the captured images are recorded. CF cards made by Canon are recommended. PC card adapter Enables a CF card - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 160
Macro Twin Lite MR-14EX MT-24EX E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Bundled Accessories Eyecup Ef * The Lens Kit includes the EF-S 18-55mm lens. Angle Finder C for NB-2LH battery packs size-AA batteries 160 AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 Car Battery Adapter CBC-NB2 DC Coupler DR-700 - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 161
Edition (2.0/1.1) Mac OS X • EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk • ArcSoft PhotoStudio Disk • Software Instruction Manual (PDF) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU PictBridge-compatible printer Video Cable VC-100 CP Printer Remote Switch RS-60E3 EF-S lenses EF lenses Remote Controller RC-1 Remote Controller - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 162
Type: Recording media: Image size: Compatible lenses: Lens mount: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash CF card (Type I or II) *Compatible with Microdrive and 2GB and larger CF cards 22.2 x 14.8mm Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equivalent focal length is equal - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 163
40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4 or shorter lenses) Viewfinder information: AF information (AF points, focus confirmation One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF) AF point selection: Auto or manual Selected AF point indicator: Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 164
Off, Program), shutter- priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash ISO speed: Basic Zone modes: Automatically set ( Retractable, auto pop-up flash Flash metering: E-TTL II autoflash Guide No.: 13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet) Recycle time: Approx. - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 165
RAW: Approx. 5 shots, RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 4 shots * With a Canon 512MB CF card. * Varies depending on the subject, ISO speed, processing parameters, CF card, images). • Direct Printing Compatible printers: Printable images: Easy Print feature: CP Direct, Bubble Jet - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 166
life: Battery check: Power saving: Date/Time battery: Battery Pack NB-2LH, quantity 1 * AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 enables a household AC outlet to supply power. * Battery Grip BG-E3 enables size-AA batteries to supply power. [shots] Temperature Shooting Conditions No Flash 50% Flash Use At 20 - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 167
/ 32°F - 104°F Dimensions (W x H x D): 91 x 56 x 22.5 mm / 3.6 x 2.2 x 0.9 in Weight: Approx. 61 g / 2.2 oz (without power cord) ¡ All the specifications above are based on Canon's testing standards. ¡ The camera's specifications and physical appearance are subject to change without notice. 167 - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 168
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful radio/TV technician for help. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 169
AC Adapter Kit 24, 158 Bundled Items 3 C C.Fn 148 Camera setting display 68 Center-weighted average metering... 77 CF card 9, 26, 118, 159 Clear all camera settings 35 116 Erasing a single image 116 Erasing all images 117 Error Codes 157 E-TTL II autoflash........... 96, 101, 150 Evaluative - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 170
Holding the Camera 42 I Image processing 53 Image review time 104 Image Manual AF point selection 73 Manual Focusing 76 Max. Burst 54 Menus 31, 33, 34 Metering mode 77 MF 76 Mirror lockup 94 Mode Dial 16 Monochrome 65 N Night Portrait 47 Noise reduction 148 Nomenclature 12 Non-Canon - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 171
Single shooting 78 Specifications 162 Sports 47 sRGB 62 Standard 139 Style 128, 131 System Map 160 T Timer 18 Toning effect 66 Trimming 134 Tv 82 V Video cable 114 Video OUT 114 Viewfinder 15 W WB-BKT 60 White balance 56 White balance bracketing 60 White balance correction 59 - Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT | EOS DIGITAL Rebel XT / EOS 350D Instruction Manual - Page 172
2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8011, Japan This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of January 2005. For information on the camera's compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. CT1-1287-001 © CANON INC. 2005 PRINTED IN JAPAN
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