Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi EF-S 18-55 Kit User Manual - Page 153

Wireless Remote Control

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R Wireless Remote Control With Remote Controller RC-1 or RC-5 (optional), you can shoot remotely up to about 5 meters/16.4 feet directly in front of the camera. Use the self-timer to do steps 1 and 2 on page 49. Remote control sensor Take the picture. Point the remote controller toward the camera's remote control sensor and press the transmit button. X The camera will autofocus. X When focus is achieved, the selftimer lamp will light and the picture will be taken. Camera misoperation may occur near certain types of fluorescent light. During wireless remote control, try to keep the camera away from fluorescent light. Using the Eyepiece Cover If you take a picture without looking at the viewfinder, light entering the eyepiece can throw off the exposure. To prevent this, use the eyepiece cover attached to the camera strap. 1 Remove the eyecup. From the bottom of the eyecup, push it upward. 2 Attaching the Eyepiece Cover. Slide the eyepiece cover down into the eyepiece groove to attach it. 153

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With Remote Controller RC-1 or RC-5 (optional), you can shoot
remotely up to about 5 meters/16.4 feet directly in front of the camera.
Use the self-timer to do steps 1 and 2 on page 49.
Take the picture.
Point the remote controller toward the
camera’s remote control sensor and
press the transmit button.
The camera will autofocus.
When focus is achieved, the self-
timer lamp will light and the picture
will be taken.
If you take a picture without looking at the viewfinder, light entering the
eyepiece can throw off the exposure. To prevent this, use the eyepiece
cover attached to the camera strap.
1
Remove the eyecup.
From the bottom of the eyecup, push
it upward.
2
Attaching the Eyepiece Cover.
Slide the eyepiece cover down into
the eyepiece groove to attach it.
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Wireless Remote Control
Remote control sensor
Using the Eyepiece Cover
Camera misoperation may occur near certain types of fluorescent light.
During wireless remote control, try to keep the camera away from
fluorescent light.