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- Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL E The "Quick Reference Guide" and "Software Start Guide" are provided at end of this manual. E INSTRUCTION MANUAL - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 2
Introduction The EOS REBEL T2i/EOS 550D is a high-performance, digital singlelens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with 18.0 effective megapixels, DIGIC 4, high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF, approx. 3.7 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and Full HD (Full High- - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 3
III Interface cable Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (Software) Software Instruction Manual Camera Instruction Manual (this booklet) * Battery Charger LC-E8 or LC-E8E is provided. (The LC-E8E comes with a power cord.) If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 4
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch has already been set to (p.27). It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are set to the default. For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached with an EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens. 4 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 5
Chapters For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera's basic operations and shooting procedures. Introduction 2 Camera basics. 1 Getting Playback 155 9 Printing Images 175 10 Customizing the Camera 189 11 Reference 201 End Pages: Quick Reference Guide and Software Start - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 6
Used in this Manual 4 Chapters ...5 Contents at a Glance 10 Handling Precautions 12 Quick Start Guide 14 Nomenclature 16 1 Getting Started 23 Charging the Battery 24 Installing and Removing the Battery 26 Turning on the Power 27 Setting the Date and Time 29 Selecting the Interface - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 7
62 D Using the Built-in Flash 64 E: Changing the AF Mode 66 S Selecting the AF Point 68 MF: Manual Focusing 69 i Continuous Shooting 70 j Using the Self- Balance Correction 101 Auto Lighting Optimizer 103 Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction 104 Preventing Camera Shake 106 7 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 8
Checking Camera Settings 143 Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings 144 Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically 146 Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color 146 Setting the Flash 147 f Automatic Sensor Cleaning 150 Appending Dust Delete Data 151 Manual Sensor - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 9
Power Outlet 203 Remote Control Shooting 204 External Speedlites 206 Using Eye-Fi Cards 208 Function Availability Table according to Shooting Modes 210 Menu Settings 212 System Map 216 Troubleshooting Guide 218 Error Codes...224 Specifications 225 Index ...237 End Pages: Quick - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 10
the background Keep the background in sharp focus Î p.80 (f Aperture-priority AE) Adjust the image brightness (exposure) Î p.87 (Exposure compensation) Shoot in low light Î p.46, 62, 64 (D Flash photography) Shoot without flash Î p.49 (7 Flash Off) Photograph fireworks at night Î p.84 (Bulb - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 11
the point of focus Shoot a moving subject Î p.68 (S AF point selection) Î p.53, 67 (AI Servo AF) Playback View the images with the camera Search for pictures quickly Prevent important images from accidental deletion Delete unnecessary images View the images on a TV set Set the LCD brightness - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 12
viewfinder, reflex 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 the nearest Canon Service Center. Do not touch the camera's electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to prevent the contacts - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 13
of the sensor Besides dust entering the camera from outside, in rare cases lubricant from the camera's internal parts may adhere to the front of the sensor. In case visible spots still remain after the automatic sensor cleaning, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended. 13 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 14
Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery. (p.26) To charge the battery, see page 24. 2 White index Red index Attach the lens. (p.33) Align the lens' white or red index with the camera's index in the matching color. 3 Set the lens focus mode switch to . (p.33) 4 5 14 Open the slot cover - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 15
the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus the subject. If necessary, the built-in flash will pop- up automatically. 8 Take the picture. (p.37) Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. 9 Review the picture. (p.138) The captured image will be - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 16
134) Flash button (p.64) Mirror (p.106,153) Contacts (p.13) Lens mount Lens lock pin Terminal cover Lens release button (p.34) Depth-of-field preview button (p.82) Body cap (p.33) External microphone IN terminal (p.134) Remote control terminal (p.205) Audio/video OUT/ Digital terminal (p.169 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 17
lamp (p.32) Quick Control button/ Direct print button (p.38/181) Playback button (p.58) Setting button (p.40) Battery compartment cover release lever (p.26) Battery compartment cover (p.26) Cross keys (p.40) White balance selection button (p.99) Picture Style selection - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 18
Flash O Custom 2 White balance correction (p.101) B White balance bracketing (p.102) Eye-Fi transmission status* (p.208) Battery check (p.28) zxcn Aperture c Main Dial pointer (p.77) ISO speed (p.62) Flash AF g Manual Focusing * Displayed if an Eye-Fi card is used. The display will - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 19
Exposure compensation amount AEB range Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator Aperture Shutter speed FE lock (FEL) Busy (buSY) Built-in flash recycling (D buSY) Card full warning (FuLL) Card error warning (Err) No card warning (Card) The display will show only the settings currently applied. 19 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 20
AE (p.78) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.80) a : Manual exposure (p.83) 8: Automatic depth-of-field AE (p.85) Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. Fully-automatic shooting suiting the subject. 1: Full Auto (p.46) C: Creative Auto (p.55) Image Zone 7: Flash Off (p.49) 2 : Portrait (p.50 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 21
(p.33) Zoom ring (p.34) Zoom position index (p.34) Filter thread (front of lens) (p.231) Image Stabilizer switch (p.35) Lens mount index (p.33) Lens with a distance scale Hood mount (p.231) Filter thread (front of lens) (p.231) Contacts (p.13) Focus mode switch (p.33) Zoom position index (p.34 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 22
REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Battery Charger LC-E8E Charger for Battery Pack LP-E8 (p.24). Charge lamp Full-charge lamp - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 23
Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations. Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera's strap mount eyelet from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap's buckle as shown in the illustration. Pull the strap - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 24
the above procedure in reverse. LC-E8 3 Recharge the battery. For LC-E8 As shown by the arrow, flip out the battery charger's prongs and insert the prongs into a power outlet. LC-E8E For LC-E8E Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug into the power outlet. X Recharging starts - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 25
even after being fully charged, the battery has reached the end of its service life. Purchase a new battery. Do not charge any battery other than the Battery Pack LP-E8. The Battery Pack LP-E8 is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with an incompatible battery charger or product may result in - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 26
and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E8 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. Insert the end with the battery contacts. Insert the battery until it locks - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 27
. : The camera turns on. : The camera is turned off and does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera. About the Automatic problem. About Auto Power Off To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after about 30 seconds of non-operation. To turn on the camera - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 28
activating only the AF without taking a picture. • Using the LCD monitor often. • Using the lens Image Stabilizer. The lens operation is powered by the camera's battery. Depending on the lens used, the number of possible shots may be lower. For battery life with Live View shooting, see page 109. 28 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 29
the button to return to the shooting settings display. The date/time set will start from when you press in step 4. If you store the camera without the battery or if the camera's battery becomes exhausted, the date/time might be reset. If this happens, set the date/time again. 29 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 30
3 Selecting the Interface Language 1 Display the menu. Press the button to display the menu. 2 Under the [6] the desired language. Press the key to select the language, then press . X The interface language will change. Press the button to return to the shooting settings display. 30 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 31
Installing and Removing the SD Card The captured images are recorded onto the card (sold separately). Make sure the card's write protect switch is set upward to enable writing/erasing. Installing the Card 1 Open the cover. Slide the cover as shown by the arrow to open it. Write protect switch 2 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 32
card slot cover. • Removing the battery. • Shaking or banging the camera around. If the card already contains recorded images, the image number might not start from 0001 (p.140). Do not touch the card's contacts with your fingers or metal objects. If a card-related error message is displayed on the - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 33
set to (manual focus), autofocus will not operate. 4 Remove the front lens cap. Minimizing Dust When changing lenses, do it in a place with minimal dust. When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach the body cap to the camera. Remove dust on the body cap before attaching - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 34
not touch the rotating part. Image Conversion Factor Since the image sensor size is smaller than the 35mm film format, it will look like the lens focal length is increased by 1.6x. 34 Image sensor size (22.3 x 14.9 mm / 0.88 x 0.59 in.) 35mm image size (36 x 24 mm / 1.42 x 0.94 in - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 35
About the Lens Image Stabilizer When you use the IS lens' built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is corrected to obtain a less blurred shot. The procedure explained here is based on the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens as an example. * IS stands for Image Stabilizer. 1 Set the IS switch to . Set - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 36
's dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, sold separately) is recommended. Holding the Camera To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake. Horizontal shooting Vertical shooting 1. Wrap your right - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 37
the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway first or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it completely immediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes the picture. Even during the menu display, image playback, and image recording, you can instantly go back - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 38
Q Using the Quick Control Screen You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor. This is called the Quick Control screen. 1 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 39
Q Using the Quick Control Screen Quick Control Screen Nomenclature Aperture (p.80) Shutter speed (p.78) Exposure compensation/ AEB setting (p.89) Shooting mode* (p.20) Image-recording quality (p.72) Picture Style (p.75) White balance (p.99) ISO speed (p.62) Highlight tone priority* (p.194) Flash - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 40
with the menus such as the image-recording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use the button, cross keys, and button on the camera back. button LCD monitor button Cross keys Menu Screen Basic Zone modes Movie shooting mode * In Basic Zone - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 41
3 Menu Operations Menu Setting Procedure 1 Display the menu. Press the button to display the menu. 2 Select a tab. Press the key to select a tab. You can also turn the dial to select a tab. 3 Select the desired item. Press the key to select the item, then press . 4 Select the - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 42
3 Formatting the Card If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with the camera. When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 43
The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer. The card is full with images or data. A card-related error is displayed (p.224). About Low-level Even in this case, normal formatting will have been completed and you can use the card as usual. When the card is formatted or data is erased, - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 44
, press the button to turn off the monitor. If a fluorescent light is nearby, the LCD monitor might turn off. If this happens, take the camera away from the fluorescent light. Menu Functions Captured Image Appears when you press the button. Press the button again to return to the previous - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 45
Basic Shooting and Image Playback This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results and how to playback images. With the Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot and the camera sets everything automatically (p.210). Also, to prevent botched pictures due - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 46
will be used to focus, and generally the closest object will be focused. Aiming the center AF point over the subject will make focusing easier. 3 Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the lens will adjust the focus. X The dot inside the AF point achieving focus flashes briefly in - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 47
far away. The subject should be within 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. When flash was used, the bottom part of the picture came out unnaturally dark. The subject was too close to the camera, and a shadow was created by the lens barrel. The subject should be at least 1 meter/3.3 feet away from - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 48
lock is also possible in other Basic Zone modes (except Sports). Shooting a Moving Subject In the (Full Auto) mode, if the subject moves (distance to camera changes) during or after you focus, AI Servo AF will take effect to focus the subject continuously. As long as you keep aiming the AF - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 49
is prone to occur, the viewfinder's shutter speed display will blink. Hold the camera steady or use a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to reduce blur caused by camera shake. Taking portraits without flash. Under low light, the person must not move until the picture is taken - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 50
better in front of a plain, dark background. Use a telephoto lens. If you have a zoom lens, use the telephoto end to fill the frame with the subject from the waist up. Move in closer if necessary. Focus the face. Check that the AF point covering the face flashes in red. If you hold down the shutter - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 51
-angle end of a zoom lens, objects near and far will be in focus better than at the telephoto end. It also adds breadth to landscapes. Shooting night scenes. Since the built-in flash will be disabled, this mode is also good for night scenes. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake. If you want to - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 52
the camera to the subject. If you are too close to the subject, the focus confirmation light will blink. Under low light, the built-in flash will fire. If you are too close to the subject and the bottom of the picture looks dark, move away from the subject. With a zoom lens, use the - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 53
moving vehicle, use the (Sports) mode. Shooting Tips Use a telephoto lens. Using a telephoto lens is recommended so you can shoot from afar. Use the center AF and autofocusing will take effect. Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the viewfinder's shutter speed display on the bottom - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 54
) mode. Shooting Tips Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a wide night view. Also, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. Keep the person within 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. Under low light, the built-in flash will fire automatically to - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 55
. * CA stands for Creative Auto. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . X The Creative Auto screen appears on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the button. You can use the key to select the function (7). For details about each function, see page 56-57. 3 Set the desired setting. Press the key to select the - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 56
background, see "Shooting Portraits" on page 50. Depending on the lens and shooting conditions, the background might not look so blurred. This setting cannot be set (grayed out) while the built-in flash is popped up. When flash is used, it will not be applied. (3) Adjusting the picture brightness - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 57
self-timer shooting (Continuous shooting): Shoot continuously at a maximum of about 3.7 frames per second (fps). (Self-timer/Remote control): See the "Using the Self-timer" note ( ) on p.71. Remote control shooting is also possible (p.204). (Self-timer:Continuous): After 10 sec., the set - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 58
x Image Playback The easiest way to playback images is explained below. For more details on the playback procedure, see page 155. 1 Playback the image. When you press the button, the last captured image will be displayed. 2 Select the image. To view images starting with the last image, press the - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 59
cannot be changed. In the (Program AE) mode, you can set various functions and be more creative. In the (Program AE) mode, the camera sets the shutter speed and aperture automatically to obtain a standard exposure. The difference between the Basic Zone modes and is explained on page 210 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 60
AE To obtain a good exposure of the subject, the camera sets the exposure (shutter speed and aperture) automatically. Then press the shutter button halfway. X The dot inside the AF point achieving focus flashes briefly in red, and the focus confirmation light in the viewfinder's bottom right - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 61
blink when you press the shutter button halfway, as shown in the figure. In low light (30" 3.5), either increase the ISO speed (p.62) or use flash (p.64). In bright light (4000 22), decrease the ISO speed. Differences Between and (Full Auto) With , many functions such the AF mode, drive - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 62
button. (9) X [ISO speed] will appear. ISO Speed Guide 2 Set the ISO speed. Turn the dial or flash range will be (p.64). In the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu, if [Highlight tone priority] is set to [1: Enable], ISO 100 and "H" (equivalent to ISO 12800) settings cannot be set (p.194). Using - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 63
*1: Depending on the maximum ISO speed that has been set. *2: If fill flash results in overexposure, ISO 100 or a higher ISO will be set. *3: In modes , ISO 400 - 1600 will be set automatically if bounce flash is used with an external Speedlite. If the maximum ISO speed has been set to - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 64
and you press the shutter button completely, the flash will fire for the picture. Effective Flash Range [Approx. in meters / feet] ISO Speed 100 200 400/AUTO 800 1600 3200 6400 H: 12800 EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens / EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens Wide Angle Telephoto 1 - 3.5 / 3.5 - 12 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 65
the lens has a hood attached or you are too close to the subject, the bottom of the picture might look dark due to the obstructed flash. For important shots, check the image on the LCD monitor to make sure the flash exposure looks good (not dark at the bottom). 3 Using Red-eye Reduction Using the - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 66
. In the Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF mode is set automatically. 1 On the lens, set the focus mode switch to . 2 Press the button. X [AF Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus only once. When focus is achieved, the dot inside the - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 67
will be focused continuously. The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken. When the AF point selection (p.68) is automatic, the camera first uses the center AF point to focus. During autofocusing, if the subject moves away from the center AF point, focus tracking continues as long as the - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 68
the Basic Zone modes, all the AF points are active. Generally, the AF point covering the closest subject will be selected to focus. Therefore, the camera sometimes may not focus the subject you want. With the (Program AE), , , and modes, you can select one AF point to focus where you - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 69
subject, set the camera to automatic AF point selection and AI Servo AF. First use the center AF point to focus. If the subject moves away from the center AF point, the other AF points will continue to focustrack the subject automatically. MF: Manual Focusing 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 70
When One-Shot AF is set, the camera will focus only once during continuous shooting. Flash can also be used. Since the flash will require recycling time, the continuous shooting on the subject and the lens used. The continuous shooting speed might also decrease indoors and under low light. 70 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 71
self-timer, then press . Q: 10-sec. self-timer The remote control can also be used. (p.204) l: 2-sec. self-timerN (p.106) q: 10-sec. self-timer plus continuous the shooting functions settings such as the image-recording quality or flash. After taking self-timer shots, you should check the image - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 72
will be displayed. Select the desired quality, then press . Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings (Approx.) Quality 73 High quality 83 1070 1070 2100 2100 1670 1670 3180 3180 150 6 110 3 * Based on Canon's testing standards with a 4GB card, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style. - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 73
73 is recommended. 17. camera. Be careful not to shoot without a card in the camera. When should I use 1? 1 images require processing with your computer. For details, see "About 1" and "About 1+73" on the next page. Other than 1, the images will be in the JPEG type commonly used in digital cameras - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 74
be viewed or printed even with a computer which does not have the camera's provided software. 1 image 73 image 0001 . CR2 0001 . JPG Digital Photo Professional (provided software). Commercially-available software might not be able to display RAW images. Using the provided software is recommended - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 75
A Selecting a Picture StyleN By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image effects matching your photographic expression or the subject. 1 Press the button. X [Picture Style] will appear. 2 Select a Picture Style. Press the key to select a Picture Style, then press . 3 Take the - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 76
A Selecting a Picture StyleN S Neutral This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer. For natural colors and subdued images. U Faithful This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer. When the subject is captured under a color - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 77
the Metering Mode" explains the methods to adjust the exposure and the Picture Styles. All the functions introduced in this chapter can also be used with the (Program AE) mode introduced in Chapter 3. c About the Main Dial Pointer The pointer icon displayed together with the shutter speed - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 78
s: Action Shots You can either freeze the action or create motion blur with the (Shutter-priority AE) mode on the Mode Dial. * stands for Time value. Frozen action (Fast shutter speed: 1/2000 sec.) Blurred motion (Slow shutter speed: 1/30 sec.) 1 Set the Mode Dial to . 2 Set the - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 79
press the shutter button to take the picture. If you use a telephoto lens, hold it steady to prevent camera shake. How to blur a flowing river or water fountain. Use a slow shutter speed of 1/15 sec. or slower. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake. Set the shutter speed so that the aperture display - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 80
* stands for Aperture value which is the size of the diaphragm hole inside the lens. Sharp foreground and background Blurred background (With a high aperture f-number: f/32) (With differ depending on the lens. If no lens is attached to the camera, "00" will be displayed for the aperture. 80 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 81
long as 30 sec. In such cases, increase the ISO speed and hold the camera steady or use a tripod. The depth of field depends not only on the aperture, but also the lens and subject distance. Since wide-angle lenses have a wide depth of field (range of acceptable focus in front of and behind - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 82
look properly exposed (automatic slow-speed flash sync). If you are handholding the camera, keep it steady to prevent camera shake. Using a tripod is recommended. If you do not want a slow shutter speed to be used, set the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu's [Flash sync. speed in Av mode] to - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 83
exposure will be set automatically to match the aperture that was set. The flash sync speed can be set within 1/200 sec. to 1/30 sec. or to bulb. * stands for Manual. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . + 2 Set the shutter speed and aperture. To set the shutter speed, turn the dial - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 84
Manual Exposure Bulb Exposures In step 2 on the preceding page, turn the dial to the left to set . A bulb exposure keeps the shutter open for as long as you hold down the shutter button. It can be used , using a tripod and Remote Switch (p.204, 205) is recommended. You can also use a - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 85
, it means that the subject is too bright. Decrease the ISO speed. A slow shutter speed has been set. Use a tripod to steady the camera. I want to use flash. Flash can be used, however, the result will be the same as using the mode with flash. The desired depth of field will not be obtained. 85 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 86
's brightness to determine the correct exposure. Normally, evaluative metering is recommended. 1 Select [Metering mode]. Under the [2] tab, select [ around metering mode suited for portraits and even backlit subjects. The camera sets the exposure automatically to suit the scene. This metering mode - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 87
Setting Exposure CompensationN O Setting Exposure Compensation Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not come out as desired. This feature can be used in Creative Zone modes (except ). Although you can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3-stop increments, - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 88
) X When you press the shutter button halfway, the will appear in the viewfinder. After taking the picture, do steps 1 to 3 to return the flash exposure compensation amount to zero. If the [2 Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.103) is set to anything other than [Disable], the image may look bright even - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 89
3 Auto Exposure BracketingN This feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the exposure automatically with three shots (±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments) as shown below. You can then choose the best exposure. This is called AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). Standard exposure AEB - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 90
you can take three continuous shots. With set, the number of continuous shots will be three times the number set (p.57). Neither flash nor bulb exposures can be used with AEB. If the [2 Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.103) menu is set to other than [Disable], the AEB's effect might be minimal. 90 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 91
A Customizing a Picture StyleN You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters like [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test shots. To customize [Monochrome], see page 93. 1 Select [Picture Style]. Under the [2] tab, select [Picture Style], then press - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 92
.] in step 3, you can revert the respective Picture Style to its default parameter settings. The above adjustments will not be applied to the Picture Styles used in the (Creative Auto) mode. 92 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 93
A Customizing a Picture StyleN Monochrome Adjustment For Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast] explained on the preceding page. kFilter Effect With a filter effect applied to a monochrome image, you can make white clouds or - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 94
as for sharpness and contrast are different. You can also adjust the parameters of a Picture Style which has been registered to the camera with the provided software. 1 Select [Picture Style]. Under the [2] tab, select [Picture Style], then press . X The Picture Style selection screen will appear - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 95
Def. *], changing the base Picture Style in step 4 will nullify the parameter settings of the registered Picture Style. If you execute [Clear all camera settings] (p.144), all the [User Def. *] settings will revert to the default. To shoot with the registered Picture Style, follow step 2 on page - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 96
color space is mainly used for commercial printing and other industrial uses. This setting is not recommended if you do not know about image processing, Adobe RGB, and Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 ( See explanations about the ICC profile in the Software Instruction Manual in the CD-ROM. 96 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 97
A AE LockN Use AE lock when the area of focus is to be different to take another shot. AE Lock Effects Metering Mode (p.86) q* AF Point Selection Method (p.68) Automatic Selection Manual Selection AE lock is applied at the AF point that achieved focus. AE lock is applied at the selected AF - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 98
exposure setting over the desired area of the subject. This feature can also be used with a Canon EX-series Speedlite. * FE stands for Flash Exposure. 1 Press the button to pop-up the built-in flash. Press the shutter button halfway and look in the viewfinder to check that the icon is lit - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 99
a specific light source for better accuracy. Do this procedure under the actual light source to be used. 1 Photograph a white object. The plain, white object should fill the spot metering circle. Focus manually and set the standard exposure for the white object. You can set any white balance. Spot - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 100
was captured while the Picture Style was set to [Monochrome] (p.76), it cannot be selected in step 3. Instead of a white object, an 18% gray card (commercially available) can produce a more accurate white balance. The personal white balance registered with the provided software will be registered - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 101
or color compensating filter. Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels. This is for advanced users who are familiar with using color temperature conversion or color compensating filters. White Balance Correction 1 Select [WB Shift/BKT]. Under the [2] tab, select [WB Shift/ BKT], then press - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 102
2 White Balance CorrectionN White Balance Auto Bracketing With just one shot, three images having a different color balance can be recorded simultaneously. Based on the color temperature of the current white balance setting, the image will be bracketed with a blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias. - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 103
image is captured. For RAW images, it can be corrected with Digital Photo Professional (provided software). The default setting is [Standard]. other than [Disable] is set and you use exposure compensation, flash exposure compensation, or manual exposure to darken the exposure, the image might - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 104
of the picture might look darker. This is called lens light fall-off or drop in peripheral illumination. With JPEG images, the correction is done when the image is captured. For RAW images, it can be corrected with Digital Photo Professional (provided software). The default setting is [Enable - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 105
have their correction data registered in the camera. You can also register the correction data for unregistered lenses. For details, see the Software Instruction Manual (CD-ROM) for EOS Utility. For JPEG images already captured, lens peripheral illumination correction cannot be applied. Depending - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 106
Camera ShakeN The camera's mechanical shake caused by the reflex mirror action can blur images taken with a super telephoto lens or close-up (macro) lens later. Do not point the camera toward the sun. The sun's heat can damage the camera's internal components. If you use the self-timer and mirror - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 107
blurred images. Using a tripod is recommended. About Remote Live View Shooting With EOS Utility (provided software) installed in your computer, you can connect the camera to the computer and shoot remotely while viewing the computer screen. For details, see the Software Instruction Manual in the - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 108
the subject. Before shooting, focus with AF or manual focus (p.113-120). When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus with the current AF mode. 3 on the LCD monitor. X After the image review ends, the camera will return to Live View shooting automatically. Press the button to - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 109
at 23°C/ 73°F (with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8). During Live View shooting, do not point the lens toward the sun. The sun's heat can damage the camera's internal components. Cautions for using Live View shooting are on pages 121-122. When flash is used, there will be two shutter sounds, but - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 110
lock Aperture Flash-ready Histogram AEB FEB Exposure simulation Battery check Highlight tone priority ISO speed Shots remaining Flash exposure compensation However, the actual image recorded will reflect the exposure setting. If flash is used or bulb is set, the icon and histogram will be - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 111
Shooting Function Settings Function settings particular to Live View shooting are explained here. Q Quick Control While the image is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the button will enable you to set the image-recording quality, drive mode, and AF mode. In Creative Zone modes, you can also - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 112
Delete Data], [6 Sensor cleaning], [7 Clear settings], or [7 Firmware Ver.], the Live View shooting will be terminated. The metering mode camera power remains on). With the AV cable (provided) or HDMI cable (sold separately), you can display the Live View image on a TV (p.167, 169). You can also use - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 113
Using AF to Focus Selecting the AF Mode The AF modes available are [Live mode], [u Live mode] (face detection, p.114), and [Quick mode] (p.118). If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens focus mode switch to , magnify the image, and focus manually (p.120). Select the AF mode. Under [6 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 114
Using AF to Focus 3 Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the c With the same AF method as the Live mode, human faces are detected and focused. Have the target person face the camera. 1 Display the Live View image. Press the button. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 115
Using AF to Focus 2 Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway and the camera will focus the face covered by the focus is way off, face detection will not be possible. If the lens enables manual focusing even while the lens focus mode switch is set to , turn the focusing ring to attain - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 116
Using AF to Focus Live Mode and u (Face Detection) Live Mode Notes AF operation Focusing will take slightly longer. Even when focus has been achieved, pressing - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 117
Using AF to Focus Shooting conditions which can make focusing difficult: Low- camera shake or subject blur. A subject approaching or moving away from the camera. Autofocusing while the subject is way out of focus. Soft focus effect is applied with a soft focus lens. A special effects filter is used. - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 118
AF to Focus Quick Mode: f The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in the One-Shot AF mode (p.66), using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting. Although you can focus the target area quickly, the Live View image will be interrupted momentarily during - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 119
Using AF to Focus 3 Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject executed. X When focus is achieved, the beeper will sound and the Live View image will reappear. X The AF point used to focus will light in red. 4 Take the picture. Check the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 120
be magnified. Each time you press the button, the view will change as follows: 5x 10x Normal view 4 Focus manually. While looking at the magnified image, turn the lens focusing ring to focus. AE lock Magnified area position After achieving focus, press the button to return to the normal - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 121
, the screen might flicker. If this happens, stop and resume the Live View shooting under the actual light source to be used. If you point the camera in a different direction, it might throw off the Live View image's correct brightness momentarily. Wait until the brightness level stabilizes before - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 122
Live View function for a long period, the camera's internal temperature may increase and it can degrade Lenses and Flash The focus preset feature on super telephoto lenses cannot be used. FE lock is not possible when the built-in flash or an external Speedlite is used. Modeling flash and test flash - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 123
to shoot movies. The movie recording format will be MOV. Cards which can record movies When shooting movies, use a large-capacity SD card rated SD Speed Class 6 " " or higher. If you use a slow-writing card when shooting movies, the movie might not be recorded properly. And if you playback - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 124
Connecting the camera to a TV set is recommended to playback movies (p.167, 169). Autoexposure Shooting 1 Set the Mode Dial to . X The reflex mirror will make a sound, then the image will appear on the LCD monitor. 2 Focus the subject. Before shooting a movie, autofocus or manual focus (p.113 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 125
change depending on the [n Movie rec. size] setting (p.131). If you use Movie crop, the unrecorded image areas will be displayed in black mask. AE to the camera's external microphone IN terminal (p.16). The sound recording level will be adjusted automatically. With a fully-charged Battery Pack LP - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 126
Live mode •f : Quick mode Battery check Exposure mode L: Autoexposure K: Manual exposure Shutter speed AE lock Aperture ISO speed Possible shots Exposure compensation amount * Applies to a single movie clip. If there is no card in the camera - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 127
speed, aperture, and ISO speed for movie shooting. Using manual exposure to shoot movies is for advanced users. 1 [o] tab, select [Movie exposure], then press . + 3 Select [Manual]. Select [Manual], then press . 4 Set the shutter speed and aperture. To set the shutter speed - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 128
for "Autoexposure Shooting" (p.124). With manual exposure shooting, AE lock and exposure compensation cannot be set. Changing the shutter speed or aperture during movie shooting is not recommended since variations in the exposure will be recorded. If you use a lens whose aperture changes while you - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 129
as for movie shooting. Function Image-recording quality Exposure setting AEB Drive mode Flash Settings As set in the [1 Quality] menu. Shutter speed and aperture set automatically (or set manually for manual exposures). Displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Canceled Single shooting - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 130
Shooting Function Settings Function settings particular to movie shooting are explained here. Q Quick Control While the image is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the button will enable you to set the white balance, Picture Style, Auto Lighting Optimizer, image-recording quality (for still - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 131
: For areas where the TV format is PAL (Europe, Russia, China, Australia, etc.). [4] : Mainly for motion pictures. Notes for Movie crop Use a tripod to prevent hand-held camera shake. The Movie crop image cannot be magnified for focusing. Even if the AF mode has been set to [Quick mode], it will - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 132
Shooting Function Settings Total Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute Movie-recording Size 6 [1920x1080] 5 4 8 [1280x720] 7 [640x480] 8 [Crop 640x480] 7 Total Recording Time 4GB Card 16GB Card 12 min. 49 min. 12 min. 24 min. 49 min. 1 hr. 39 min. File Size 330 MB/min. 330 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 133
AE lock: Press the shutter button halfway for metering. For AF, press the button. AE lock is not possible. Remote control shooting You can use the Remote Controller RC-6 (sold separately, p.204) to start and stop the movie shooting. Set the shooting timing switch to , then press the transmit - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 134
) equipped with a stereo mini plug (3.5mm dia.) to the camera's external microphone IN terminal (p.16). The sound recording level will exposure] is set to [Manual]. If [Enable] is set, highlight detail will be improved. The dynamic range is expanded from the standard 18% gray to bright highlights. - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 135
Recording and Image Quality If the attached lens has an Image Stabilizer, the Image battery power and may shorten the total movie shooting time or decrease the number of possible shots. If you use camera's built-in microphone will also pick up camera operation noise. If you use problem. 135 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 136
If the brightness changes during movie shooting, that part might look momentarily still when you playback the movie. If you connect the camera to a TV set with an HDMI cable (p.167) and shoot a movie in [1920x1080] or [1280x720], the movie being shot will be displayed at a small size on the TV - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 137
143) Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings (p.144) Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically (p.146) Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color (p.146) Setting the Flash (p.147) Automatic Sensor Cleaning (p.150) Appending Dust Delete Data (p.151) Manual Sensor Cleaning (p.153 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 138
image will not be displayed immediately after image capture. If [Hold] is set, the image review will be displayed up until the [Auto power off] time. During the image review, if you operate any camera controls such as pressing the shutter button halfway, the image display will end. Under the [1] tab - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 139
been set, either turn off the camera yourself or press the button to turn off the shooting settings display to save battery power. If [Off] has been set and the camera is not used for 30 min., the LCD monitor brightness to 4 and prevent the ambient light from affecting the reviewed image. 139 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 140
numbering of the new images might continue from the file numbering of the existing images in the card. If you want to use continuous file numbering, you should use a newly-formatted card each time. File numbering after replacing the card Card-1 Card-2 0051 0052 Next sequential file number 140 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 141
numbering of images saved to that folder starts from 0001. This is convenient if you want to use different folders for the images taken yesterday and the ones taken today, for example. After the manual reset, the file numbering returns to continuous or auto reset. If the file number in folder No - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 142
automatically rotated at all. FAQ The vertical image is not rotated during the image review immediately after it is captured. Press the button and the image playback will screen. The software used is not compatible with image rotation. Use the software provided with the camera instead. 142 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 143
Settings While the menu is displayed, press the button to display the camera's major function settings. While the menu is displayed, press the button to display the settings. Press the button again to return to the menu. Press - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 144
[7] tab, select [Clear settings], then press . 2 Select the desired setting. To revert the shooting settings to the default, select [Clear all camera settings], then press . To revert the Custom Functions to the default settings, select [Clear all Custom Func. (C.Fn)], then press . 3 Select - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 145
Drive mode u (Single shooting) Exposure compensation/AEB Canceled Flash exposure compensation 0 (Zero) Custom Functions Unchanged Camera Settings Auto power off 30 sec. Beep Enable Release shutter without card Enable Image review 2 sec. Histogram Brightness Image jump w/6 10 images - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 146
Handy Features 3 Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically This prevents the display-off sensor from turning off the shooting settings display automatically when your eye nears the viewfinder eyepiece. Select [LCD auto off]. Under the [5] tab, select [LCD auto off], then press . - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 147
a camera menu function. Select [Flash control]. Under the [1] tab, select [Flash control], then press . X The flash control screen will appear. [Flash firing] Normally, set this to [Enable]. If [Disable] is set, both the built-in flash and external Speedlite will not fire. This is useful when - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 148
II] is the standard mode of EX-series Speedlites for automatic flash shooting. [Manual flash] enables you to set the flash output yourself. This is for advanced users. * For other flash modes, refer to your Speedlite's instruction manual. Shutter sync. Normally, set this to [1st curtain] so that - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 149
External Speedlite Custom Functions 1 Display the Custom Function. Select [External flash C.Fn setting], then press . 2 Set the Custom Function. Press the key, then press . The procedure is the same as setting the camera's Custom Functions (p.190). To clear all the Custom Function settings - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 150
that the sensor is being cleaned. Although there will be a shutter sound, a picture is not taken. For best results, do the sensor cleaning while the camera bottom is placed on a table or other flat surface. Even if you repeat the sensor cleaning, the result will not improve that much. Right after - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 151
dust spots later. The Dust Delete Data is used by Digital Photo Professional (provided software) to erase the dust spots automatically. lens focal length to 50mm or longer. Set the lens focus mode switch to and set the focus to infinity (∞). If the lens has no distance scale, look at the front of the lens - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 152
be obtained even if there is no card in the camera. X When the picture is taken, the camera will start obtaining the Dust Delete Data. When the Dust update the Dust Delete Data by obtaining it again. To erase dust spots automatically with the provided software, see the Software Instruction Manual in - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 153
directly, having it done by a Canon Service Center is recommended. Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera. 1 Select [Sensor cleaning]. Under the [6] tab, select [Sensor cleaning], then press . 2 Select [Clean manually]. Select [Clean manually], then press . 3 Select [OK - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 154
Opening the battery compartment cover. • Opening the card slot cover. The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. Clean the sensor with care. Use a plain blower without any brush attached. A brush can scratch the sensor. Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 155
about how to playback and erase photos and movies with the camera and viewing them on a TV set. About images taken with another camera: The camera might not be able to properly display images captured with a different camera or edited with a computer or whose file name was changed. 155 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 156
x Searching for Images Quickly H Display Multiple Images on One Screen (Index display) Search for images quickly with the index display showing four or nine images on one screen. 1 Playback the image. When you press the button, the last captured image will be displayed. 2 Switch to the index - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 157
x Searching for Images Quickly I Jump through Images (Jump display) With the single image display, you can turn the dial to jump through the images. 1 Select the jump method. In the [4 Image jump w/6] menu, select the desired jump method from [1 image/10 images/100 images/ Date/Movies/Stills], - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 158
magnification will continue to reduce to the single image display. 2 Scroll around the image. Use the key to scroll around the magnified image. To exit the magnified display, press is not possible during the image review immediately after the image is taken. A movie cannot be magnified. 158 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 159
b Rotating the Image You can rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation. 1 Select [Rotate]. Under the [3] tab, select [Rotate], then press . 2 Select the image. Press the key to select the image to be rotated. You can also select an image on the index display. 3 Rotate the image. - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 160
, there are the following three ways to playback the movies you shot. Playback on a TV set (p.167, 169) Use the provided AV cable or an HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) to connect the camera to a TV set. Then you can playback the captured movies and photos on the TV. If you have a High - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 161
-performance personal computer. Regarding the computer hardware requirements for ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser, see the PDF file instruction manual. If you want to use commercially-available software to playback or edit the movies, be sure it is compatible with MOV files. For details on commercially - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 162
k Playing Movies 1 Playback the image. Press the button to display the image. Speaker 2 Select a movie. Press the key to select a movie. With the single-image display, the icon displayed on the upper left indicates that it is a movie. During the index display, the perforation on the - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 163
's (p.162) sound volume by turning the dial. With a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8, the continuous playback time at 23°C/73°F will be as follows be displayed for approx. 1 sec. during the movie playback. If you connect the camera to a TV set (p.167, 169) to playback a movie, adjust the sound - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 164
X Editing the Movie's First and Last Scenes You can edit out the first and last scenes of a movie in 1-sec. increments. 1 On the movie playback screen, select [X]. X The editing screen will be displayed. 2 Specify the part to be edited out. Select either [U] (Cut beginning) or [V] (Cut end), then - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 165
3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) You can playback the images in the card as an automatic slide show. 1 Select [Slide show]. Under the [3] tab, select [Slide show], then press . 2 Number of images to be played Select the images to be played back. Press the key to select the top menu item, then - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 166
3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) 3 Set the play time and repeat option. Press the key to select [Set up], then press . For still photos, set the [Display time] and [Repeat] options, then press the button. [Display time] [Repeat] 4 Start the slide show. Press the key to select [Start], - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 167
the Images on TV You can also view the still photos and movies on a TV set. Before connecting or disconnecting the cable between the camera and television, turn off the camera and television. * Adjust the movie's sound volume with the TV set. * Depending on the TV set, part of the image displayed - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 168
at the same time. For HDMI CEC TV sets When a TV set compatible with HDMI CEC* is connected to the camera with the HDMI cable, you can use the TV set's remote control for playback operations. * A function enabling you to control multiple HDMI devices with one remote control unit. 1 Select [Ctrl over - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 169
HDMI] menu option to [Disable], and use the camera to control the playback operation. Viewing on Non-HD (High-Definition) TV Sets (Red) (White) 1 Connect the provided AV cable to the camera. Connect the AV cable to the camera's terminal. With the plug's logo facing the back of the - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 170
reappear. If you format the card (p.42), the protected images will also be erased. 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.172), only the protected images will - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 171
L Erasing Images You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.170) 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 Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 172
L Erasing Images 2 Select [Select and erase images]. Select [Select and erase images], then press . X The images will be displayed. To display the three-image display, press the button. To return to the single-image display, press the button. 3 Select the images to be erased. Select the - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 173
playback, you can switch the shooting information display. The most detailed shooting information is shown below. Exposure compensation amount Flash exposure compensation amount Aperture Shutter speed/ Recording time Metering mode Shooting mode/ Movie Image-recording quality/ Movie-recording size - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 174
B Shooting Information Display About the Histogram The brightness histogram display shows the exposure level distribution and overall brightness. The RGB histogram display is for checking the color saturation and gradation. The display can be switched with the [4 Histogram] menu. [Brightness] - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 175
images in the card. The camera is compatible with "wPictBridge" which is the standard for direct printing. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (p.185) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) enables you to print images recorded in the card according to your printing instructions such as the image selection - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 176
switch to . 2 Set up the printer. For details, see the printer's instruction manual. 3 Connecting the camera to a printer. Use the interface cable provided with the camera. When connecting the cable plug to the camera's terminal, the cable plug's icon must face the front side of the - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 177
a fully-charged battery, printing up to approx. 4 hours is possible. Before disconnecting the cable, first turn off the camera and printer. Hold the plug (not the cord) to pull out the cable. For direct printing, using AC Adapter Kit ACK-E8 (sold separately) to power the camera is recommended. 177 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 178
The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the printer. Some settings might not be available. For details, see the printer's instruction manual. Printer-connected icon 1 Select the image to be printed. Check that the icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 179
then press . When using a Canon printer and Canon paper, read the printer's instruction manual to check what paper types can be used. X The page layout model or its settings. * From the Exif data, the camera name, lens name, shooting mode, shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation amount, - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 180
setting enables finer printing adjustments than with "Natural." EDefault The printing will differ depending on the printer. For details, see the printer's instruction manual. * When you change the printing effects, it is reflected in the image displayed on the upper left. Note that the printed - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 181
printer's own default settings as set by the printer's manufacturer. See the printer's instruction manual to find out what the [Default] settings are. Depending on the image's file then select [OK]. If you execute [Clear all camera settings] (p.144), all the settings will revert to the default. 181 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 182
. Adjust levels When you select [Manual], you can change the histogram's will be brightened for printing. Red-eye corr. Effective in flash images where the subject has red eye. When [On] [Color tone], and [Color balance]. To adjust the [Color balance], use the keys. B is for blue, A is amber, M - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 183
wPrinting Trimming the Image Tilt correction You can crop the image and print only the trimmed portion as if the image was recomposed. Do the trimming right before printing. If you set the trimming and then set the print settings, you may have to set the trimming again. 1 On the print setting - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 184
. For details on resuming the printing, see the printer's instruction manual. Error Messages If a problem occurs during printing, an error message will appear on the camera's LCD monitor. Press to stop printing. After fixing the problem, resume printing. For details on how to fix a printing - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 185
W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) You can set the print type, date imprinting, and file No. imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print- - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 186
W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Print type K Standard Prints one image on one sheet to the printer's instruction manual. Or check with your photofinisher about compatibility when ordering prints. Do not insert into the camera a card whose print order was set by a different camera and then try - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 187
W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Print Ordering Sel.Image Quantity Total images selected Even if you select "All image", RAW images and movies will not be included in the print order. When using a PictBridge printer, print no more than 400 images for one print order. If you specify more than this - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 188
DPOF. 1 Prepare to print. See page 176. Follow the "Connecting the Camera to a Printer" procedure up to step 5. 2 Under the [3] tab background or on the border. 188 Under [Adjust levels], [Manual] cannot be selected. If you stopped the printing and want problem occurs during printing, see page 184. - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 189
Creativ Customizing the Camera You can customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences. You can do it with Custom Functions. Custom Functions can be set and used only in Creative Zone modes. e Zone 189 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 190
3 Setting Custom FunctionsN 1 Select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)]. Under the [7] tab, select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)], then press . 2 Custom Function No. Select the Custom Function No. Press the key to select the Custom Function No., then press . 3 Change the setting as desired. Press - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 191
3 Setting Custom FunctionsN Custom Functions C.Fn I: Exposure A LV shooting 1 Exposure level increments k 2 ISO expansion p.192 k 3 Flash sync. speed in Av mode k * The C.Fn I -1 setting will also be applied to movie shooting. C.Fn II: Image 4 Long exposure noise reduction k p.193 5 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 192
. 1: 1/200-1/60 sec. auto When flash is used with aperture-priority AE (f), this prevents a slow flash-sync speed from being set automatically in low camera shake. However, while the subject will be properly exposed with the flash, the background will come out dark. 2: 1/200 sec. (fixed) The flash - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 193
SettingsN When 1 or 2 is set, high-speed sync cannot be used with an external Speedlite. C.Fn II: Image C.Fn-4 Long exposure or 1. With setting 2, if a long exposure is shot during Live View display, "BUSY" will be displayed during the noise reduction process. The Live View display will not appear - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 194
from the standard 18% gray to bright camera's built-in flash will not fire the AF-assist beam. 3: IR AF assist beam only Among EOS-dedicated Speedlites, only those which have an infrared AF-assist beam will be able to emit the beam. This prevents any Speedlite which uses a series of small flashes - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 195
Disable 1: Enable Prevents camera vibrations caused by the reflex mirror action which can disturb shooting with super telephoto lenses or close-up (macro between the camera and subject. The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken. 3: AE/AF, no AE lock This is useful for subjects which - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 196
the shooting settings will not be displayed when you turn on the camera again. This helps to save battery power. The menu screens and image playback will still be displayed when used. If you pressed the button and turned off the camera while the LCD monitor was on, the shooting settings will be - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 197
appended with the verification data is displayed (p.173), the icon will appear. To verify whether the image is original, the Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3 (sold separately) is required. The images are not compatible with the image encryption/decryption features of Original Data Security - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 198
3 Registering My MenuN Under the My Menu tab, you can register up to six menu options and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently. 1 Select [My Menu settings]. Under the [9] tab, select [My Menu settings], then press . 2 Select [Register to My Menu]. Select [Register to My Menu], - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 199
3 Setting Copyright InformationN When you set the copyright information, it will be appended to the image as Exif information. 1 Select [Copyright information]. Under the [7] tab, select [Copyright information], then press . 2 Select the desired option. Press the key to select either [Enter - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 200
text entry To cancel the text entry, press the button to return to the screen in step 2. You can also enter the copyright information with EOS Utility (provided software). 200 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 201
Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc. The back of this chapter also has an index to make it easier to look up needed information. 201 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 202
Extremely backlit or reflective subjects (Example: Car with a highly reflective body, etc.) Near and far subjects covered by an AF point (Example lens is f/5.6 or smaller (larger f/number), AF will not be possible (except Live mode/u Live mode AF). For details, see the Extender's instruction manual - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 203
Household Power Outlet With the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E8 (sold separately), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level. 1 Connect the power cord. Connect the power cord as shown in the illustration. After using the camera, unplug the power plug from the - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 204
Controller RC-6 (Sold separately) This remote controller enables you to take pictures wirelessly up to about 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. You can either shoot immediately or use a 2-sec. delay. Remote control sensor Set the self-timer to (p.71). Point the remote controller toward the - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 205
remote switch has a 60 cm/2.0 feet cord and enables you to press the shutter button halfway or completely. It connects to the camera's remote control terminal. Using the Eyepiece Cover If you take a picture without looking at the viewfinder, light entering the eyepiece can throw off the exposure. To - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 206
. In other words, it is like a high-output flash attached externally in place of the built-in flash. For detailed instructions, see the EX-series Speedlite's instruction manual. This camera is a Type-A camera that can use all the features of EX-series Speedlites. Shoe-mount Speedlites Macro Lites - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 207
(aperture-priority AE) and adjust the aperture setting before shooting. When using a Speedlite which has manual flash mode, shoot in the manual flash mode. Using Non-Canon Flash Units Sync Speed The camera can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at 1/200 sec. or slower. Be sure to test - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 208
service via a wireless LAN. The image transfer is a function of the Eye-Fi card. To set up, use the card and to troubleshoot any image transfer problems, refer to the EyeFi card's instruction manual or inquire the card's manufacturer. This product is not guaranteed to support in the camera. 3 Enable - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 209
to access point established. H ( ) Transferring : Image transmission to access point in progress. Cautions for Using Eye-Fi Cards If "J" is displayed, an error occurred while retrieving the card information. Turn the camera off and on again. Even if [Eye-Fi trans.] is set to [Disable], it may - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 210
6 C d sf a 8 k JPEG kkkkkkkkkkkk k Quality RAW k k k k k k k k k k k k k Stills RAW + 73 kkkkkkkkkkkk k ISO speed Auto Manual ooooooookkkk k k k k k k k k*1 Standard oo oookkkkk k k Portrait o kkkkk k k Picture Style Landscape o kkkkk k k Neutral kkkk k k Faithful kkkk - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 211
sec kkkk k Self-timer:Continuous k k k k k k k k k k k k k Auto o o o ok Built-in flash Manual kkkkk k Flash off o o o k o Red-eye reduction k k k kkkkkk k FE lock kkkk k Flash exposure compensation k*3 k k k k k sRGB ooooooookkkk k o Color space Adobe RGB kkkk k Live - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 212
card Enable / Disable Image review Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold Peripheral illumination correction Enable / Disable Red-eye reduction Disable / Enable Flash control Flash firing / Built-in flash function setting / External flash function setting / External flash C.Fn setting / Clear - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 213
Settings y Shooting 3 (Red) Dust Delete Data Obtains data to be used to erase dust spots ISO Auto Max. 400 / Max. 800 and erase data in the card 42 File numbering Continuous / Auto reset / Manual reset 140 LCD auto off Enable / Disable 146 Screen color Select the background color - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 214
min., sec.) Select the interface language NTSC / PAL Auto cleaning: Enable / Disable Clean now Clean manually Live View shooting / Grid camera settings / Clear all Custom Func. (C.Fn) 144 Firmware Ver. For updating the firmware - 9 My Menu (Green) My Menu settings Register frequently-used - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 215
Disable / Enable Page 131 132 132 133 133 o Movie 2 (Red) Movie exposure Auto / Manual 134 Grid display Off / Grid 1l / Grid 2m 134 Metering timer 4 sec. / 16 sec menu items will not be displayed: • [1]: Red-eye reduction, Flash control • [2]: Metering mode, WB Shift/BKT, Color space • - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 216
MT-24EX Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15ll Bundled Accessories Rubber Frame Ef E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Eyecup Ef Wide Strap EW-100DB lll Angle Finder C Semi Hard Case EH19-L Battery Grip BG-E8 216 Battery Pack LP-E8 Battery Charger LC-E8 or LC-E8E AC Adapter Kit ACK-E8 DC Coupler DR-E8 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 217
Switch RC-6 RS-60E3 EF lenses EF-S lenses External microphone Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST HDMI Cable HTC-100 TV/Video EOS DIGITAL Software Instruction Solution Disk Manual Interface Cable PictBridge-compatible printer Interface Cable IFC-200U/500U Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3 Card - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 218
Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. Power-Related Problems The battery cannot be recharged with the battery charger provided. Do not recharge any battery pack other than a genuine Canon Battery Pack LP-E8. The camera - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 219
Troubleshooting Guide The battery becomes exhausted quickly. Use a fully-charged battery pack (p.24). The rechargeable battery pack performance will degrade over repeated use. Purchase a new one. If you use Live View shooting or shoot movies for a prolonged period (p.107, 123), the number of - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 220
Troubleshooting Guide The card cannot be used. If a card error message is displayed, see page 42 or 224. The maximum can be set (p.194). This also applies to movie shooting (p.134). When I use the mode with flash, the shutter speed becomes slow. If you shoot at night when the background is dark - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 221
shooting will stop automatically. When a movie is played, camera operation noise can be heard. If you operate the camera's dials or lens during movie shooting, the respective operation noise will also be recorded. Using an external microphone (commercially available) is recommended (p.135). 221 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 222
Troubleshooting Guide Display & Operation Problems The LCD monitor does not display a clear image. If the LCD monitor is dirty, use a soft cloth to clean it The file numbering does not start from 0001. If you use a card which already has images recorded, the file numbering might start from the last image - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 223
connect your camera and computer with the provided interface cable, and transfer the images to your computer using EOS Utility ( Problems There are fewer printing effects than listed in the instruction manual. What is displayed on the screen differs depending on the printer. This instruction manual - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 224
, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 Shooting is not possible due to an error. Turn the camera off and on again or re-install the battery. Î Operate the power switch, remove and install the battery pack again, or use a Canon lens (p.27, 26) * If the error still persists, write down the error No. and contact your - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 225
• Type Type: Recording media: Image sensor size: Compatible lenses: Lens mount: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card 22.3 x 14.9 mm Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6 times - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 226
with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) Exposure control: Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Creative Auto, Program), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, manual exposure ISO speed: (Recommended Basic Zone modes: ISO - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 227
shooting mode.) • Flash Built-in flash: Retractable, auto pop-up flash Guide No.: 13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet) Flash coverage: 17mm lens angle of view Recycling time approx. 3 sec. External flash: EX-series Speedlite (Flash functions settable with the camera) Flash metering: E-TTL II - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 228
23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) Exposure control: Program AE (exposure compensation possible) for movies and manual exposure ISO speed: With autoexposure shooting: 1.04 million dots Coverage: Approx. 100% Brightness adjustment: Manual (7 levels) Interface language: 25 228 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 229
Provided Entry and inclusion possible • Interface Audio/video OUT/ Digital terminal: Analog video (Compatible with 1) * AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E8 * With Battery Grip BG-E8 attached, size-AA/LR6 batteries can be used With viewfinder shooting: Approx. 440 shots at 23°C/73 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 230
18.7 oz. (CIPA testing standards) Approx. 475 g / 16.8 oz. (body only) • Operation Environment Working temperature range: 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F Working humidity: 85% or less • Battery 52 g / 1.8 oz. • Battery Charger LC-E8 Compatible battery: Battery Pack LP-E8 Recharging time: Approx. - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 231
(sold separately) Case: LP1116 (sold separately) All specifications above are based on Canon's testing standards. Product specifications and the exterior are subject to change without notice. If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera, consult the respective lens maker. 231 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 232
and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are a trademark or registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other corporate and product names and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners. * This digital camera supports Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 233
It may cause an accident. • Do not fire the flash near a person's eyes. It may impair the person's vision. When using flash to 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 plug. This is to - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 234
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 the sun's rays and cause a fire. • Do not cover or wrap the battery-recharging apparatus with a cloth. Doing so - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 235
from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 236
- To reduce risk of injury, charge only the Battery Pack LP-E8. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and other damage. 4. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. 5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Canon may result in fire, electric shock, or personal injury - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 237
Av (Aperture-priority AE 80 B B/W (Monochrome 76 Basic Zone modes 20 Battery → Power Battery Grip 216 Beeper 138 Black-and-white image 76, 93 Built-in flash 64, 79, 82 Bulb 84 BULB (Bulb exposure 84 C C (Creative Auto 55 Cable 3, 160, 167, 169 Camera Camera shake 106 Clear settings - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 238
16, 77 Digital terminal 176 Dioptric adjustment 36 Erase (image 171 Error codes 224 Evaluative Firmware Ver 214 Flash 64 2nd-curtain sync 148 Built-in flash 64 Custom Functions 149 Effective range 64 External Speedlite 147, 206 FE lock 98 Flash exposure compensation... 88 Flash off 49, 56 Flash - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 239
, 167 HDMI CEC (High-Definition Multimedia Interface Consumer Electronics Control) ....168 High-Definition 167 Image area 34 Image dust prevention 151 Image review time 138 Image verification data 197 Image Zone 20 18 Lens 21, 33 - 35 Attaching/Detaching 33 Lens peripheral illumination correction - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 240
Menu 198 Setting operation 40 Metering mode 86 Metering timer 112, 134 MF (Manual focusing 69, 120 Microphone 134 Mirror lockup 106, 195 Mode Dial 20 last scenes 164 Enjoying 160 File size 132 Frame rate 131 Manual exposure shooting....... 127 Movie crop 131 Playback 162 Recording size - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 241
91 Selection 75 User defined 94 Pixels 72 Playback 58, 155 Portrait 50, 54, 75 Possible shots 28, 109 Power Auto power off 27, 139 Battery check 28 Household power 203 Possible shots 28, 109 Recharge 24 Switch 27 Printing 176 Page layout 179 Paper settings 179 Print Order (DPOF 185 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 242
Index Shooting mode 20 A-DEP (Automatic depth-of-field AE) .....85 M (Manual exposure 83 Av (Aperture-priority AE 80 Tv (Shutter-priority AE 78 P (Program AE 60 C (Creative Auto 55 1 (Full Auto 46 7 (Flash Off 49 2 (Portrait 50 3 (Landscape 51 4 (Close-up 52 5 (Sports 53 6 (Night - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 243
Guide Menu Operations p.244 Q Quick Control Screen p.245 Image-recording Quality p.246 Picture Style p.246 Nomenclature p.247 Basic Zone Modes p.249 Using the Built-in Flash Start Guide EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk p.256 Installing the Software p.257 Software Instruction Manual p.258 243 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 244
Quick Reference Guide Menu Operations button LCD monitor button Cross keys 1. Press the button to display the menu. 2. Press the key to select the tab, then press the - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 245
Quick Reference Guide Q Quick Control Screen With the shooting settings displayed, press the button. The Quick Control screen will appear. Shutter speed Aperture ISO speed Exposure compensation/ AEB setting Shooting mode Highlight tone priority Flash exposure compensation Image-recording - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 246
Quick Reference Guide Image-recording Quality Select [1 Quality], then press . Press the key to select the quality, then press . Image-recording quality Pixels Possible shots A Picture StyleN Press - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 247
Nomenclature Power switch ISO speed setting button Main Dial Mode Dial Shutter button Quick Reference Guide Flash button Live View shooting/ Movie shooting button Display-off sensor Aperture/Exposure compensation button Focus mode switch AE lock button AF point - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 248
icon AF mode Battery check zxcn OK NG Exposure level indicator White balance Auto Lighting Optimizer Drive mode Possible shots Metering mode Viewfinder Information AF point activation indicator AF points Spot metering circle AE lock Flash-ready Flash exposure compensation Shutter - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 249
, and the camera does the rest. 1 Full Auto C Creative Auto 7 Flash Off 2 Portrait 3 Landscape 4 Close-up 5 Sports 6 Night Portrait (Displayed only when is set.) Press the button, then press the key to select the function. Turn the dial to set the function. D Using the Built-in - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 250
Quick Reference Guide Creative Zone Modes e Zone You can change the camera settings as desired to shoot in various ways. Creativ d: Program AE The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture in the same way as the mode. Set the Mode Dial to . s: Shutter-priority AE Set the - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 251
Quick Reference Guide E: AF ModeN Set the lens focus mode switch to . Press the button. Press the key to AF point by turning the dial until the desired AF point flashes in red. Pressing toggles the AF point selection between the center AF point and automatic AF point selection - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 252
Quick Reference Guide Z: ISO SpeedN Press the button. Turn the dial or press the key to select the ISO speed. When "AUTO" is selected, the ISO speed is - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 253
button halfway to focus. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. To change the Live View settings, use the [6 Live View function settings] menu. Battery Life with Live View Shooting Temperature No Flash 50% Flash Use At 23°C / 73°F Approx. 200 shots Approx. 180 shots 253 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 254
Quick Reference Guide k Shooting Movies Set the Mode Dial to . Press the shutter button shoot still photos, press the shutter button. Custom FunctionsN 1 Exposure level increments 2 ISO expansion 3 Flash sync. speed in Av mode 4 Long exposure noise reduction 5 High ISO speed noise reduction 6 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 255
Image Playback y uy Quick Reference Guide u Index Magnify Select image S L Erase xPlayback B Shooting information 255 - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 256
Software Start Guide EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk This disk contains various software for EOS DIGITAL. EOS Utility Software that lets you connect your computer and camera in order to download images (still images/movies) shot with the camera to the computer, set various settings of the camera, and - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 257
Software Start Guide Installing the Software Never connect the camera to your computer before you ROM icon displayed on the desktop, and double-click on [Canon EOS Digital Installer]. 2 Click [Easy Installation] and follow the instructions on the screen to install. For Macintosh, click [Install - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 258
icon displayed on the desktop. 3 Copy the [English] folder to your computer. Instruction Manual PDFs with the following names are copied. Windows Macintosh EOS Utility EUx.xW_E_xx EUx.xM_E_xx Digital Photo Professional DPPx.xW_E_xx DPPx.xM_E_xx ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser ZBx.xW_E_xx IBx - Canon EOS Rebel T2i | EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Instruction Manual - Page 259
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INC. 16-6, Kohnan 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8011, Japan This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of January 2010. For information on the camera's compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. CT1-1036-002 © CANON INC. 2010
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