Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio
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- Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL E The "Software Start Guide" and "Quick Reference Guide" are provided at end of this manual. E INSTRUCTION MANUAL - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 2
Introduction The EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D is a high-performance, digital singlelens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 18.0 effective megapixels, DIGIC 4, high-precision and high-speed 9point AF, approx. 3.7 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and Full High- - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 3
(with eyecup and body cap) Battery Pack LP-E8 (with protective cover) Battery Charger LC-E8/LC-E8E* Wide Strap EW-100DB III Interface cable Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (Software CD-ROM) Software Instruction Manual (CD-ROM) Camera Instruction Manual (this booklet - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 4
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch has already been set to (p.32). 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 II lens - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 5
Chapters For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera's basic operations and shooting procedures. Introduction 2 1 Getting Images 235 12 Customizing the Camera 249 13 Reference 259 14 Software Start Guide 301 15 Quick Reference Guide and Instruction Manual Index 305 5 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 6
Contents at a Glance Shooting Shoot automatically Î p.49 - 63 (Basic Zone modes) Shoot continuously Î p.88 (i Continuous shooting) Take a picture of yourself in a group Î p.89 (j Self-timer) Freeze the action Blur the action Î p.94 (s Shutter-priority AE) Blur the background Î p.56 (C - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 7
moving subject Î p.76 (7a, 8a, b, c) Î p.85 (S AF point selection) Î p.62, 84 (AI Servo AF) Playback View the images with the camera Î p.71 (x Playback) Search for pictures quickly Î p.202 (H Index display) p.203 (I Image browsing) Rate images Î p.206 (Ratings) Prevent important images from - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 8
Î p.38 Basic Settings Dioptric adjustment Language Date/Time Beeper Using the LCD monitor LCD Off/On LCD brightness adjustment Î p.39 p.89 Î p.77 Shooting ISO speed Feature guide Quick Control Creative Auto Program AE Shutter-priority AE Aperture-priority AE Manual exposure Bulb Î p.79 Î p.48 Î - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 9
Video snapshot Movie digital zoom Manual exposure Î p.141 Î p.149 Î p.160 Î p.161 Î p.153 Î p.152 Î p.144 Image Playback Image review time Single image Î p.245 Customization Custom Functions (C.Fn) Î p.250 My Menu Î p.258 Software Install Software Instruction Manual Î p.303 Î p.304 9 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 10
Contents Introduction 2 Item Check List 3 Conventions Used in this Manual 4 Chapters ...5 Contents at a Glance 6 Index to Features 8 Handling Precautions 14 Quick Start Guide 16 Nomenclature 18 1 Getting Started 25 Charging the Battery 26 Installing and Removing the Battery 28 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 11
Subjects Difficult to Focus 87 MF: Manual Focusing 87 i Continuous Shooting 88 j Using the Self-timer 89 D Using the Built-in Flash 90 4 Advanced Color Reproduction Range (Color Space 121 Mirror Lock-up to Reduce Camera Shake 122 5 Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 12
the Camera to the Default Settings 176 Turning the LCD Monitor Off/On 179 Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color 179 Setting the Flash 180 f Automatic Sensor Cleaning 184 Appending Dust Delete Data 185 Manual Sensor Cleaning 187 8 Wireless Flash Photography 189 Using Wireless - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 13
Modes 268 Menu Settings 270 System Map 276 Troubleshooting Guide 278 Error Codes...287 Specifications 288 Safety Warnings 297 14 Software Start Guide 301 Software Start Guide 302 15 Quick Reference Guide and Instruction Manual Index 305 Quick Reference Guide 306 Index ...318 13 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 14
lens, 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 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 15
will disappear when the camera is left unused for not store or use the card near the lens from the camera, attach the lens caps Use If you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, or movie shooting for a prolonged period, the camera camera from outside, in rare cases lubricant from the camera - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 16
Start Guide 1 Insert the battery. (p.28) To charge the battery, see page 26. 2 Insert a card. (p.29) With the card's label facing toward the camera back, insert it into the slot. 3 White index Red index Attach the lens. (p.36) Align the lens' white or red index with the camera's index - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 17
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.40) Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. 9 Review the picture. (p.166) The captured image will be - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 18
) Built-in flash/AF-assist beam (p.90/86) EF Lens mount index (p.36) ISO speed setting button (p.79) EF-S Lens mount index (p.36) Flash-sync contacts 37) Depth-of-field preview button (p.98) Body cap (p.36) 18 Audio/video OUT/ Digital terminal (p.221,236) Remote control terminal (p.262 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 19
Nomenclature Eyecup (p.262) Viewfinder eyepiece Info button (p.47,71,126,146,175) Menu button (p.43) LCD monitor (p.31,43,167) Dioptric adjustment knob (p.39) Live View shooting/ Movie shooting button (p.124/142) AE lock/ FE lock button/ Index/Reduce button (p.107/108/202/204,243 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 20
Picture Style (p.81) AF mode (p.83) X One-Shot AF 9 AI Focus AF Z AI Servo AF g Manual Focusing Quick Control icon (p.41) White balance (p.117) Q Auto W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy Y Tungsten up. *2: Displayed if an Eye-Fi card is used. The display will show only the settings currently applied. 20 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 21
Viewfinder Information Spot metering circle Focusing screen Nomenclature AF point activation indicator < > AF points ISO speed White balance correction AE lock/ AEB in-progress Flash-ready Improper FE lock warning High-speed sync (FP flash) FE lock/ FEB in-progress - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 22
Program AE (p.74) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.94) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.96) a : Manual exposure (p.99) 8: Automatic depth-of-field AE (p.101) Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. The camera sets everything to suit the subject. A : Scene Intelligent Auto (p.50) 7 : Flash Off (p.55 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 23
Lens Lens without a distance scale Focusing ring (p.87,138) Hood mount (p.294) Nomenclature Focus mode switch (p.36) Zoom ring (p.37) Zoom position index (p.37) Filter thread (front of lens) (p.294) Image Stabilizer switch (p.38) Lens mount index (p.36) Lens with a distance scale Hood mount (p.294 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 24
Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E8 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E8 (p.26). Battery pack slot Charge lamp Full-charge lamp Power plug Battery Charger LC-E8E Charger for Battery Pack LP-E8 (p.26). Charge lamp Full-charge lamp Battery pack slot Power cord socket Power cord 24 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 25
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 T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 26
Charging the Battery 1 Remove the protective cover. Detach the protective cover provided with the battery. 2 Attach the battery. As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely to the charger. To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. LC-E8 3 Recharge the battery. - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 27
. When not using the camera, remove the battery. If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged charged, the battery has reached the end of its service life. Purchase a new battery. After disconnecting the charger to Canon products only. Using it with an incompatible battery charger or product may - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 28
Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E8 into the camera. 1 Open the cover. Slide the lever as shown by the arrows and open the cover. 2 Insert the battery. Insert the end with the battery contacts. - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 29
Installing and Removing the Card The card (sold separately) can be an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card. The captured images are recorded onto the card. 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 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 30
damage the image data, card, or camera. • Removing the card. • Removing the battery. • Shaking or banging the camera around. If the card already contains on the LCD monitor, remove and reinsert the card. If the error persists, use a different card. If you can transfer all the images on the card to - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 31
out the LCD monitor, you can set menu functions, use Live View shooting, shoot movies, and playback images and movies careful not to force and break the hinge when rotating the LCD monitor. When not using the camera, close the LCD monitor back with the screen facing inward. This will protect the - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 32
: 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. 3 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 T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 33
halfway for a prolonged period. • Often 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 the number of - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 34
to b.) 4 Exit the setting. Press the key to select [OK], then press . X The date/time will be set. 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. The date/time set will - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 35
3 Selecting the Interface Language 1 Display the menu screen. Press the button to display the menu screen. 2 Under the [6] tab, select [LanguageK]. Press the key to select the [6] tab. Press the key to select [LanguageK] (the fourth item from the top), then press . 3 Set the desired - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 36
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 T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 37
Attaching and Detaching a Lens About Zooming Detaching the Lens To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers. If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus slightly. While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 38
even when the camera is mounted on a monopod. Some IS lenses enable you to switch the IS mode manually to suit the shooting conditions. However, the following lenses switch the IS mode automatically: • EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II • EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS • EF-S15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 39
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 the front of your body. 5. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other. 6. Press the camera against your face and - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 40
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 T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 41
appear (7). Basic Zone modes 2 Set the desired function. Press the key to select the function to be set. X The selected function and Feature guide (p.48) will appear. Turn the dial to change the setting. Creative Zone modes 3 Take the picture. Press the shutter button completely to take - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 42
Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions Settable Functions on Quick Control Screen White balance correction* (p.119) Shutter speed (p.94) Shooting mode* (p.22) Aperture (p.96) Highlight tone priority* (p.254) Exposure compensation/ AEB setting (p.103, 105) Picture Style (p.81) AF mode (p.83) - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 43
you can set various functions 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 to operate the menus. button LCD monitor button Cross keys Menu Screen In the Basic Zone, Movie - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 44
3 Menu Operations Menu Setting Procedure 1 Display the menu screen. Press the button to display the menu screen. 2 Select a tab. Press the key to select a menu tab. 3 Select the desired item. Press the key to select the item, then press . 4 Select the setting. Press the or key - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 45
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 T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 46
-level formatting or destroy the card physically to prevent the data from being leaked. Before using a new Eye-Fi card, the software in the card must be installed in your computer. Then format the card with the camera. The card capacity displayed on the card format screen might be smaller than the - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 47
the button. Press the button again to turn on the display. Pressing the button toggles between the shooting settings screen (p.20) and camera settings screen (p.175). Captured Image Appears when you press the button. Press the button again to return to the shooting settings screen - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 48
you change the shooting mode or use the Quick Control screen to set a shooting function, Live View shooting, movie shooting, or playback. When you select a function or option on the Quick Control screen, the Feature guide description is displayed. The Feature guide turns off when you further proceed - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 49
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 Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot and the camera sets everything automatically (p.64, 268). Also, to prevent botched pictures due - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 50
. It is a fully-automatic mode. Even with moving subjects, the camera will automatically continue to focus the subject (p.53). 1 Set the Mode Dial to . AF point 2 Aim any AF point over the subject. All the AF points will be used to focus, and generally the closest object will be focused. Aiming - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 51
and sunset scenes. If the desired color tone is not obtained, use a Creative Zone mode and select a suitable Picture Style (p.81). light does not light.) It indicates that the camera is focusing continuously on a moving subject. (The focus Manual Focus), set it to (Auto Focus). 51 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 52
subject was too 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 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 53
also possible in other Basic Zone modes (except Sports). Shooting a Moving Subject In the (Scene Intelligent 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 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 54
Press the shutter button completely. X The picture will be taken and the captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor. X After the image review ends, the camera will return to Live View shooting automatically. Press the button to exit Live View shooting. You can also rotate the LCD monitor in - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 55
shake 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. In low-light conditions, tell the subject to keep still until - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 56
Unlike the Scene Intelligent Auto mode where the camera sets everything, the Creative Auto mode enables you desired function. Press the key to select a function. X The selected function and Feature guide (p.48) will be displayed. For details on setting each function, see pages 57-58. - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 57
not look so blurred. This function cannot be set (grayed out) while the built-in flash is raised in the or mode. If flash is used, this setting will not be applied. 57 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 58
shots per sec. Self-timer:10sec/Remote control : The picture is taken 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. A remote control can also be used. Self-timer:Continuous : Press the key to set the number of multiple shots (2 to 10) to be taken with the self-timer. 10 seconds after - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 59
background, the more blurred the background will look. The subject will also stand out 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 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 60
. 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 photograph a person against a night scene, set the Mode Dial to (Night Portrait) and - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 61
up close, use the (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a macro lens (sold separately). Shooting Tips Use a simple background is measured from the (focal plane) mark on the top left of the camera to the subject. If you are too close to the subject, the focus - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 62
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 T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 63
and obtain a natural-looking exposure in the background, use the (Night Portrait) 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 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 64
select a function. (Step not necessary in the A/7 mode.) X The selected function and Feature guide (p.48) will be displayed. Press the key or turn the dial to change the (p.68) kkkk Blurring/sharpening the background (p.57) k * Use the key to set the number of continuous shots. 64 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 65
Shoot by Ambience Selection Except in the (Scene Intelligent Auto) and (Flash Off) Basic Zone modes, you can select the ambience for shooting. Ambience (1) Standard setting (2) Vivid (3) Soft (4) Warm (5) Intense (6) Cool (7) Brighter (8) Darker (9) Monochrome A 7 C 2 3 4 5 6 Ambience - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 66
revert back to [Standard setting]. The Live View image shown with the ambience setting applied will not look exactly the same as the actual photo. Using flash may minimize the ambience effect. In bright outdoors, the Live View image you see on the screen might not have exactly the same brightness - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 67
Shoot by Ambience Selection Ambience Settings (1) Standard setting Standard image characteristics for the respective shooting mode. Note that has image characteristics geared for portraits and is geared for landscapes. Each ambience is a modification of the respective shooting mode's image - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 68
Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type In the (Portrait), (Landscape), (Close-up), and (Sports) Basic Zone modes, you can shoot while the settings match the lighting or scene type. Normally, [Default setting] is adequate, but if the settings match the lighting condition or scene, the - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 69
take the picture. If you change the shooting mode or set the power switch to , the setting will revert back to [Default setting]. If you use flash, the setting will switch to [Default setting]. (However, the shooting information will display the lighting or scene type that was set.) If you want - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 70
Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type Lighting or Scene Type Settings (1) Default setting The default setting. (2) Daylight For subjects under sunlight. Gives more natural-looking blue skies and greenery and reproduces light-colored flowers better. (3) Shade For subjects in the shade. Suitable for skin - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 71
x Image Playback The easiest way to playback images is explained below. For more details on the playback procedure, see page 201. 1 Playback the image. When you press the button, the last image captured will be displayed. 2 Select an image. To view images starting with the last image, press the - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 72
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set various functions and be more creative. In the mode, the camera sets the shutter speed and aperture automatically to obtain a standard exposure. explained on page 268. The functions explained in this chapter can also be used in the , , and modes explained in Chapter 4. The M mark - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 74
d: Program AE The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject's brightness. This is called Program AE. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . 2 Focus the subject. - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 75
not possible with flash. If the "30"" shutter speed and the maximum aperture blink, it indicates underexposure. Increase the ISO speed or use flash. If the "4000" shutter speed and the minimum aperture blink, it indicates overexposure. Decrease the ISO speed. Differences Between and (Scene - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 76
be displayed to help you select the desired quality. Then press . Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings (Approx.) Quality 73 High 83 quality the file size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst are based on Canon's 4GB test card and testing standards (3:2 aspect ratio, ISO 100, and - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 77
it is only a single-digit indicator 0 - 9, any number higher than 9 will be displayed only as "9." Note that this number will also be displayed even when no card is installed in the camera. Be careful not to shoot without a card in the camera. When should I use 1? 1 images require processing with - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 78
is made into 73 or other images. Although 1 images require software like Digital Photo Professional (provided, p.302) so they can be displayed on the even with a computer which does not have the software provided with the camera installed. 1 image 73 image 0001 . CR2 0001 . JPG File number File - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 79
the ISO speed in the viewfinder while turning the dial. With [AUTO] selected, the ISO speed will be set automatically (p.80). ISO Speed Guide ISO Speed Shooting Situation (No flash) Flash Range 100 - 400 400 - 1600 1600 - 6400, H Sunny outdoors Overcast skies or evening time Dark indoors - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 80
, ISO 100 or a higher ISO speed will be set. *4: If bounce flash is used with an external Speedlite in a Basic Zone (except ) mode, or mode, ISO In the mode, the ISO speed shown in the table is actually used even if ISO 100 is not displayed. 3 Setting the Maximum ISO Speed - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 81
look vivid, especially for blue skies, greenery, and sunsets in nature, outdoor, and sunset scenes. If the desired color tone is not obtained, use another Picture Style. P Standard The image looks vivid, sharp, and crisp. This is a general-purpose Picture Style suitable for most scenes. Q Portrait - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 82
A Selecting the Subject's Optimal Image CharacteristicsN R Landscape For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. Effective for impressive landscapes. S Neutral This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer. For natural colors and subdued images. U - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 83
then autofocus in the selected AF mode. One-Shot AF for Still Subjects 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 AF point achieving focus lights briefly in red, and the focus confirmation light - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 84
will be focused continuously. The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken. When the AF point selection (p.85) 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 T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 85
S Selecting the AF Point N In Basic Zone modes, the camera will normally focus the closest subject automatically. Therefore, it might not always focus your target subject. In the , , , and modes, you can select the AF point and use it to focus the target subject. 1 Press the button. - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 86
If it is difficult to focus, select and use the center AF point. The center AF point camera to automatic AF point selection and AI Servo AF (p.84). The center AF point will first be used assist beam will be fired when necessary. If you use an Extender (sold separately) and the maximum aperture becomes - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 87
light Extremely backlit or reflective subjects (Example: Car with a highly reflective body, etc.) Near and far subjects covered by an AF point (Example: in the viewfinder. If you hold down the shutter button halfway during manual focusing, the AF point achieving focus will light in red briefly, the - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 88
dial to select continuous shooting , then press . 3 Take the picture. The camera shoots continuously while you hold down the shutter button completely. Shooting Tips Also AF is set, the camera will focus only once during continuous shooting. Flash can also be used. Since the flash will - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 89
. Press the key or turn the dial to select the desired selftimer, then press . Q : 10-sec. self-timer The remote control can also be used. (p.261) l : 2-sec. self-timerN (p.122) q : 10-sec. self-timer plus continuous shots Press the key to set the number of continuous shots (2 to 10 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 90
Using the Built-in Flash In indoors, low light, or backlit conditions in daylight, just raise the builtin flash and press the shutter button to take flash pictures. In the mode, the shutter speed (1/60 sec. - 1/200 sec.) will be set automatically to prevent camera EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II EF 18 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 91
important shots, check the image on the LCD monitor to make sure the flash exposure looks natural (not dark at the bottom). 3 Red-eye Reduction Using the red-eye reduction lamp before taking a flash picture can reduce red eye. Red-eye reduction will work in any shooting mode except , , , or - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 92
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, , , and modes on the Mode Dial. All the functions explained in Chapter 3 can also be used in the , , and modes. To see which functions can be used in each shooting mode, see page 268. The M mark shown on the right of the page title indicates that the function is available - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 94
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. Blurred motion (Slow shutter speed: 1/30 sec.) Frozen action (Fast shutter speed: 1/2000 sec.) 1 Set the Mode Dial to . 2 Set the - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 95
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 1/30 sec. or slower. Use a tripod to prevent hand-held camera shake. Set the aperture so that the shutter speed - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 96
the f/number, the smaller the aperture opening will be. The apertures displayed will differ depending on the lens. If no lens is attached to the camera, "00" will be displayed for the aperture. 96 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 97
slower. Under low light, the shutter speed can be as 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 on the lens and on the subject distance. Since wide-angle - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 98
and background 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 [3: Flash sync. speed in Av mode] to [1: 1/200-1/60 sec. auto] or - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 99
referring to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder, you can set the exposure as desired. This method is called manual exposure. * stands for Manual. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . + Standard exposure index Exposure level mark 2 Set the shutter speed and aperture. To set the - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 100
automatically (autoflash exposure) to match the manually-set aperture. The flash sync speed can be set from 1/200 sec. to 30 sec. and bulb. BULB: Bulb Exposures A bulb exposure keeps the shutter open for as long as you hold down the shutter button. It can be used to photograph fireworks, etc. In - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 101
, 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. 101 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 102
the desired metering mode, then press . q Evaluative metering This is an all-around metering mode suited for portraits and even backlit subjects. The camera sets the exposure automatically to suit the scene. w Partial metering Effective when the background is much brighter than the subject due to - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 103
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 ). You can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3-stop increments. Increased exposure for a brighter - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 104
Setting Exposure CompensationN y Flash Exposure Compensation Set flash exposure compensation if the flash exposure of the subject does not come out as desired. You can set the flash exposure compensation up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments. 1 Press the button. (7) X The Quick Control screen - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 105
3 Auto Exposure BracketingN This feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the exposure automatically (up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments) with three shots as shown below. You can then choose the best exposure. This is called AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). Standard exposure - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 106
display. The AEB setting will also be canceled automatically if the power switch is set to , flash recycling is completed, etc. Shooting Tips Using AEB with continuous shooting: If continuous shooting (p.88) has been set and you press the shutter button completely, the three bracketed shots - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 107
the button and press the shutter button to take another shot. AE Lock Effects Metering Mode (p.102) q* AF Point Selection Method (p.85) Automatic Selection Manual Selection AE lock is applied at the AF AE lock is applied at the point that achieved focus. selected AF point. wre AE lock is - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 108
the proper flash exposure for the subject, you can recompose (put the subject toward the side) and shoot. This feature can also be used with a Canon EXseries Speedlite. * FE stands for Flash Exposure. 1 Press the button. X The built-in flash will rise. Press the shutter button halfway and look - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 109
the image is captured. For RAW images, it can be corrected with Digital Photo Professional (provided software, p.302). 1 Select [Auto Lighting Optimizer other than [Disable] is set and you use exposure compensation, flash exposure compensation, or manual exposure to darken the exposure, the image - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 110
]. 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, p.302). 1 Select [Peripheral illumin. correct.]. Under the [1] tab, select [Peripheral illumin. correct.], then press . 2 Select the - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 111
details, see the Software Instruction Manual (CD-ROM) for EOS Utility (p.304). For JPEG images already captured, lens peripheral illumination correction cannot be applied. Depending on shooting conditions, noise might appear on the image periphery. When using a non-Canon lens, setting the correction - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 112
A Customizing Image CharacteristicsN 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 114. 1 Press the button. 2 Select a Picture Style. Select a Picture Style - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 113
A Customizing Image CharacteristicsN Parameter Settings and Effects Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. To make it less sharp, set it toward the E end. The closer it is to E, the softer the image will look. To make it sharper, set it toward the F end. The closer it is to F, the sharper the - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 114
A Customizing Image CharacteristicsN V 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 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 115
such as sharpness and contrast are different. You can also adjust the parameters of a Picture Style which has been registered to the camera with EOS Utility (provided software, p.302). 1 Press the button. 2 Select [User Def.]. Select [User Def. *], then press the button. X The Detail set - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 116
the parameter settings of the registered Picture Style. If you execute [Clear all camera settings] (p.176), all the [User Def. *] settings will revert to the default. Any Picture Style registered via EOS Utility (provided software) will have only its modified parameters reverted to the default - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 117
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 T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 118
with a Creative filter 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 EOS Utility (provided software, p.302) will be registered under . If you do step 3, the - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 119
Color Tone for the Light SourceN You can correct the white balance that has been set. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter. Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels. This is for advanced - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 120
2 Adjusting the Color Tone for the Light SourceN 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 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 121
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 explanations about the ICC profile in the Software Instruction Manual (p.304) in the CD-ROM. 121 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 122
a ski slope on a sunny day, take the picture promptly after mirror lockup. 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 lockup in combination with a bulb exposure, keep pressing the shutter button completely - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 123
images. Using a tripod is recommended. About Remote Live View Shooting With EOS Utility (provided software, p.302) 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 (p.304 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 124
captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor. X After the image review ends, the camera will return to Live View shooting automatically. Press the button to be applied to subsequent shots. Using will be the same as using . You can also use a remote controller (sold separately, p.261) - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 125
23°C / 73°F. 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 139-140. When flash is used, there will be two shutter sounds, but only one shot will be taken. If the - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 126
displayed at the suitable brightness due to low- or bright-light conditions. However, the actual image recorded will reflect the exposure setting. If flash is used or bulb is set, the icon and histogram will be grayed out (for your reference). The histogram might not be properly displayed in low - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 127
A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Final Image Simulation The final image simulation reflects the effects of the Picture Style, white balance, etc., in the Live View image so you can see what the captured image will look like. During shooting, the Live View image will automatically reflect the function - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 128
You can also select the AF point. 2 Select a function and set it. Press the key to select a function. X The selected function and Feature guide (p.48) will appear. Press the key or turn the dial to change the setting. Pressing will display the respective function's setting screen. In - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 129
(p.132), or [Quick mode] (p.136). Grid display With [Grid 1l] or [Grid 2m], you can display grid lines. It can help you level the camera vertically or horizontally. Aspect ratioN The image's aspect ratio can be set to [3:2], [4:3], [16:9], or [1:1]. The following aspect ratios will be indicated with - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 130
Pixel Count 3:2 4:3 16:9 1:1 5184x3456 4608x3456 5184x2912* 3456x3456 (18.0 megapixels) (16.0 megapixels) (15.1 megapixels) (11.9 megapixels on the LCD monitor when shooting. If you use a different camera to directly print images shot with this camera in the 1:1 aspect ratio, the images - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 131
focus, set the lens focus mode switch to , magnify the image, and focus manually (p.138). Select the AF mode. Under the [z] tab, select [AF mode] ([2] the Quick Control screen (p.128). Live Mode: d The image sensor is used to focus. Although AF is possible with the Live View image displayed, - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 132
(Face detection) Live Mode: 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. When a face is detected, the frame will - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 133
Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway and the camera will focus the face covered by the frame. 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 point < > will be used to focus. 133 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 134
, then take the picture. The AF-assist beam will not be emitted. However, if an EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) equipped with a LED light is used, the LED light will turn on for AF-assist when necessary in the Live mode and u (face detection) Live mode. 134 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 135
as an animal in a cage). Subjects which keep moving within the AF point and cannot keep still due to 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 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 136
Changing the Autofocus Mode Quick Mode: f The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF mode (p.83), 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 T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 137
Changing the Autofocus Mode 3 Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. X The Live View image will turn off, the reflex mirror will go back down, and AF will be executed. X When focus is achieved, the AF point which achieved focus will turn green and - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 138
be magnified. Each time you press the button, the view will change as follows: 5x 10x Normal view AE lock Magnified area position 4 Focus manually. While looking at the magnified image, turn the lens focusing ring to focus. After achieving focus, press the button to return to the normal - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 139
, the screen might flicker. If this happens, stop the Live View shooting and resume 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 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 140
shoot continuously with the Live View function for a long period, the camera's internal temperature may increase and it can degrade image quality. Terminate exposure compensation has been set. If you use a TS-E lens to shift the lens vertically or use an Extension Tube, the standard exposure might - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 141
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 T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 142
then the image will appear on the LCD monitor. 2 Focus the subject. Before shooting a movie, autofocus or manual focus (p.131-138). When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus with the current AF mode. Recording movie 3 Shoot the movie. Press the button to start shooting - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 143
of the movie shooting. Using an EX-series Speedlite (Sold Separately) Equipped with a LED Light This camera is compatible with the function turning on the LED light automatically in low-light conditions during autoexposure shooting. For details, see the EX-series Speedlite's instruction manual. 143 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 144
speed, aperture, and ISO speed for movie shooting. Using manual exposure to shoot movies is for advanced users. 1 button and under the [n] tab, select [Movie exposure], then press . 3 Select [Manual]. Select [Manual], then press . + 144 4 Set the shutter speed and aperture. To - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 145
be set. Changing the shutter speed or aperture during movie shooting is not recommended since the changes in the exposure will be recorded. If you use a lens whose maximum aperture changes while you zoom, you should not zoom while shooting a movie. Changes in the exposure may be recorded. If you - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 146
Digital zoom magnification Battery check Exposure mode L: Autoexposure K: Manual exposure Highlight tone priority Rec. level: Manual ISO speed Possible shots Exposure compensation amount * When an Eye-Fi card has been inserted in the camera - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 147
Manual Exposure Shooting A movie file is recorded each time you shoot a movie. The image's field of view is approx. 99%. The sound will be recorded by the camera a stereo mini plug (3.5mm dia.) to the camera's external microphone IN terminal (p.18). Movie-related settings are under the [n], [o], and - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 148
setting • Autoexposure shooting: Shutter speed and aperture automatically set (displayed when pressing the shutter button halfway). • Manual exposure shooting: Shutter speed and aperture manually set. AEB Canceled Drive mode Single shooting (Self-timer not possible) Flash Flash off 148 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 149
Lighting Optimizer, image-recording quality (for still photos), movierecording size, movie digital zoom, and video snapshots. 1 Press the button. (7) X Press the key to select a function. X The selected function and Feature guide (p.48) will appear. Press the key or turn the dial to - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 150
where the TV format is PAL (Europe, Russia, China, Australia, etc.). [4] : Mainly for motion pictures. When [1920x1080] is set as movie recording size, you can use the digital zoom. For the setting procedure, see page 152. 150 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 151
330 MB/min. 330 MB/min. 82.5 MB/min. An increase of the camera's internal temperature may cause movie shooting to stop before the maximum recording time shown in 59 sec. Depending on the subject and the increase in the camera's internal temperature, the movie shooting might stop sooner than 29 min - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 152
zoom. While holding down the button, press the (zoom in) or (zoom out) button. In step 2, you can cancel digital zoom by selecting [OFF]. Using a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake. The image cannot be magnified for focusing. Even if the AF mode has been set to [Quick mode - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 153
3 Taking Video Snapshots You can easily create a short movie with the video snapshot function. A video snapshot is a short movie clip lasting 2 sec., 4 sec., or 8 sec. A collection of video snapshots is called a video snapshot album and can be saved to the card as a single movie file. By changing - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 154
3 Taking Video Snapshots Creating a Video Snapshot Album Shooting duration 3 Shoot the first video snapshot. Press the button to shoot. X The blue bars indicating the shooting duration will gradually decrease. After the set shooting duration elapses, the shooting stops automatically. X After - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 155
3 Taking Video Snapshots Options in Steps 4 and 5 Option Description Save as album (Step 4) The movie clip will be saved as the video snapshot album's first video snapshot. Add to album (Step 5) The video snapshot just recorded will be added to the album recorded immediately before. W Save - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 156
card must be used only for private enjoyment. Do not violate the rights of the copyright holder. To play background music, you must first copy the background music from the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (provided) to the card. For the copying procedure, see the Software Instruction Manual in the CD - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 157
The menu options displayed under the [n], [o], and [Z] tabs are explained below. [n] tab Movie exposure Normally, set this to [Auto]. Setting it to [Manual] enables you to manually set the ISO speed, shutter speed, and aperture for movie shooting (p.144). AF mode The AF modes will be the same as - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 158
3 Menu Function Settings kShutter/AE lock button You can change the function assigned to the shutter button's halfway position and to the AE lock button. • AF/AE lock: Normal function. Press the shutter button halfway to execute AF. Press the button for AE lock. • AE lock/AF: Press the shutter - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 159
3 Menu Function Settings Remote control You can use the Remote Controller RC-6 (sold separately, p.261) is set, highlight detail will be improved. The dynamic range is expanded from the standard 18% gray to bright highlights. The gradation between the grays and highlights becomes smoother. The - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 160
sound recording is possible by connecting an external microphone equipped with a stereo mini plug (3.5mm dia.) to the camera's external microphone IN terminal (p.18). When an external microphone is connected, sound recording will switch automatically to the external microphone. [Sound rec.] options - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 161
is displayed (AE lock time). Grid display With [Grid 1l] or [Grid 2m], you can display grid lines. It can help you level the camera vertically or horizontally. Video snapshot For video snapshots, you can set the shooting duration for a single video snapshot to approx. 2 sec., 4 sec., or 8 sec - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 162
3 Menu Function Settings [Z] tab Exposure compensation Although exposure compensation can be set up to ±5 stops, exposure compensation for movies is restricted only up to ±3 stops. For still photos, exposure compensation may extend up to ±5 stops. Auto Lighting Optimizer The Auto Lighting Optimizer - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 163
a tripod or if the Image Stabilizer is not necessary, you should set the IS switch to . The camera's built-in microphone will also record camera operation noise. Using a commercially-available external microphone can prevent (or reduce) these noises from being recorded. Do not connect anything - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 164
and Image Quality If you use a card having a slow problem. Playback and TV connection If the brightness changes during autoexposure movie shooting, that part might look momentarily still when you playback the movie. In such cases, shoot movies with manual exposure. If you connect the camera - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 165
Silencing the Beeper (p.166) Card Reminder (p.166) Setting the Image Review Time (p.166) Setting the Auto Power-off Time (p.167) Adjusting (p.172) Auto Rotation of Vertical Images (p.174) Checking Camera Settings (p.175) Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings (p.176) Turning the LCD Monitor - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 166
after capture. If [Off] is set, the 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 image review, if you operate any camera controls such as pressing the shutter button halfway, the image - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 167
to turn off the LCD monitor to save battery power. Even if [Off] has been set and the camera is not used for 30 min., the LCD monitor will turn off automatically. To turn on the LCD monitor again, press LCD monitor brightness to 4 and prevent the ambient light from affecting the reviewed image. 167 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 168
Handy Features 3 Creating and Selecting a Folder You can freely create and select the folder where the captured images are to be saved. This is optional since a folder will be created automatically for saving captured images. Create a Folder 1 Select [Select folder]. Under the [5] tab, select [ - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 169
with a higher one-up folder number is created automatically. Also, if manual reset (p.171) is executed, a new folder will be created automatically. folder name must follow the "100ABC_D" format where the first three digits is 100 - 999 followed by five alphanumeric characters. The five characters - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 170
new images might continue from the file numbering of the existing images in the card or folder. If you want to use continuous file numbering, you should use a newly-formatted card each time. File numbering after replacing the card File numbering after creating a folder Card-1 Card-2 Card-1 100 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 171
and the file 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. (There will be no - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 172
Handy Features 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 option to be set. Select [Enter author's - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 173
: To cancel the text entry, press the button and the screen in step 2 will reappear. You can also set or check the copyright information with EOS Utility (provided software, p.302). 173 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 174
not automatically rotated. FAQ The vertical image is not rotated during the image review immediately after it is captured. Press the button and the image playback computer screen. The software used is not compatible with image rotation. Use the software provided with the camera instead. 174 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 175
Settings While the shooting settings (p.47) are displayed, press the button to display the camera's major function settings. Settings display Card remaining capacity Color space (p.121) WB correction (p.119)/ WB bracketing (p.120) Live View shooting (p.123) Red-eye reduction (p.91) - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 176
settings], then press . 3 Select [OK]. Select [OK], then press . X Setting [Clear all camera settings] will reset the camera to the default settings on the next page. FAQ Clearing all camera settings: After the procedure above, select [Clear all Custom Func. (C.Fn)] in [7 Clear settings] to - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 177
-BKT File numbering Auto cleaning Canceled Canceled Continuous Enable Dust Delete Data Erased Camera Settings Auto power off 30 sec. Beep Enable Release shutter without card Enable Image review 2 sec. Histogram Brightness Image jump w/6 e (10 images) Auto rotate OnzD LCD brightness - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 178
Handy Features Live View Shooting Settings Live View shooting Enable AF mode Live mode Grid display Off Aspect ratio 3:2 Metering timer 16 sec. Movie Shooting Settings Movie exposure Auto AF mode Live mode AF w/ shutter button during k Disable kShutter/AE lock button AF/AE lock - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 179
Handy Features 3 Turning the LCD Monitor Off/On The shooting settings display (p.47) can be turned on or off by pressing the shutter button halfway. Under the [6] tab, select [LCD off/on btn], then press . The available settings are described below. Select one, then press . [Shutter btn.] : - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 180
3 Setting the FlashN The built-in flash and external Speedlite settings can be set with the camera's menu. You can use the camera's menu to set the external Speedlite function settings only if the attached EX-series Speedlite is compatible with this function. The setting procedure is the - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 181
) Custom Wireless (p.194) k k k k k k [External flash func. setting] k k k k k k k k k k Page 182 182 189 191 195 104 * For [FEB] (Flash exposure bracketing) and [Zoom], refer to the Speedlite's instruction manual. 181 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 182
will automatically take effect. If an external Speedlite is attached, you can also set [Hi-speed] (e). For details, see the Speedlite's instruction manual. Wireless flash See "Wireless Flash Photography" on page 189. Flash exposure compensation See "y Flash Exposure Compensation" on page 104. Flash - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 183
The Custom Functions displayed under [External flash C.Fn setting] will vary depending on the Speedlite model. 1 Display the Custom Function. With the camera ready to shoot with an external Speedlite, select [External flash C.Fn setting], then press . 2 Set the Custom Function. Press the key - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 184
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 T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 185
still remains, you can append the Dust Delete Data to the image for erasing the dust spots later. The Dust Delete Data is used by Digital Photo Professional (provided software, p.302) to erase the dust spots automatically. Preparation Get a solid-white object (paper, etc.). Set the lens focal length - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 186
obtained even if there is no card in the camera. X When the picture is taken, the camera will start collecting the Dust Delete Data. When the using Digital Photo Professional (provided software, p.302) to erase dust spots, see the Software Instruction Manual (p.304) in the Software Instruction Manual - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 187
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 T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 188
3 Manual Sensor CleaningN While 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. If blower remains, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended. 188 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 189
the slave unit's auto power off, press the camera's button. If you are using manual flash firing, press the slave unit's test firing (PILOT) button to cancel the auto power off. Be sure to also read the explanations about wireless flash photography in the Speedlite's instruction manual. 189 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 190
Regarding your Speedlite (slave unit), refer to its instruction manual and set it as follows. The settings other than the below for the slave unit's control are all set with the camera. Different types of Canon Speedlite slave units can be used and controlled together. (1) Set the Speedlite as - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 191
Easy Wireless Flash Shooting An easy, basic, and fully-automatic wireless flash shooting is explained below. Fully Automatic Shooting with One External Speedlite Steps 1 to 4 and 6 apply to all wireless flash shooting. Therefore, these steps are omitted in the other wireless flash setups explained - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 192
6 Set [Channel]. Set the channel (1-4) to the same one as the slave unit. 7 Take the picture. As with normal flash shooting, you can set the camera and take the picture in the same way. 8 Exit the wireless flash shooting. For [Built-in flash func. setting], select [NormalFiring]. Setting [E-TTL II - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 193
Easy Wireless Flash Shooting Fully-automatic Shooting with Multiple External Speedlites You can have multiple slave units fire as if they were a single Speedlite. Convenient when you need a large flash output. Basic settings: Flash mode : E-TTL II E-TTL II meter. : Evaluative Built-in flash : - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 194
Custom Wireless Flash Shooting Fully-automatic Shooting with One External Speedlite and Built-in Flash This describes fully-automatic wireless flash shooting with one external Speedlite and the built-in flash. You can change the flash ratio between the external Speedlite and built-in flash to adjust - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 195
with multiple Speedlites. Basic settings: Flash mode : E-TTL II E-TTL II meter. : Evaluative Wireless func. : 0 Channel : (Same as slave units) [1All] Using multiple slave Speedlites as one flash unit Convenient when you need a large flash output. All the slave Speedlites will fire at the same - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 196
groups Divide the slave units into groups A and B, and change the flash ratio to obtain the desired lighting effect. Refer to your Speedlite's instruction A B manual to set one slave unit's slave ID to A (Group A) and the other slave unit's ID to B (Group B) and position them as shown in - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 197
Custom Wireless Flash Shooting Fully-automatic Shooting with the Built-in Flash and Multiple External Speedlites The built-in flash can also be added to wireless flash shooting explained on pages 195-196. The basic settings are shown below. By changing the [Firing group] setting, you can shoot - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 198
Other Settings Flash Exposure Compensation When [Flash mode] is set to [E-TTL II], flash exposure compensation can be set. The flash exposure compensation settings (see below) which can be set will differ depending on the [Wireless func.] and [Firing group] settings. [Flash exp. comp] The flash - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 199
A output], etc.) that can be set will differ depending on the [Wireless func.] setting (see below). [Wireless func.: 0] [Firing group: 1All]: The manual flash output setting will be applied to all the external Speedlites. [Firing group: 1 (A:B)]: You can set the flash output separately for slave - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 200
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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. 201 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 202
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 image captured will be displayed. 2 Switch to the index - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 203
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 forward or back according to the jump method that was set. 1 Select [Image jump w/6]. Under the [4] tab, select [Image jump w/6], then press . - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 204
be reduced to the single image display. Magnified area position 2 Scroll around the image. Use the key to scroll around the magnified image. To exit the magnified display, press The image cannot be magnified during the image review immediately after shooting. A movie cannot be magnified. 204 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 205
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 an image. Press the key to select the image to be rotated. You can also select an image on the index display (p.202). 3 Rotate the - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 206
3 Setting Ratings You can rate images and movies with one of five rating marks: l/m/ n/o/p. 1 Select [Rating]. Under the [4] tab, select [Rating], then press . 2 Select an image or movie. Press the key to select an image or movie to be rated. You can display three images by pressing the - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 207
jump w/6], you can display only the rated images and movies. With [4 Slide show], you can playback only the rated images and movies. With Digital Photo Professional (provided software, p.302), you can select only the rated images and movies. With Windows Vista and Windows 7, you can see the rating - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 208
, set [5 Auto rotate] to [OnPD]. If [5 Auto rotate] is set to [OnD] or [Off], the [b Rotate] setting will be recorded to the image, but the camera will not rotate the image for display. 208 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 209
single-image display and the Quick Control icons will appear. Pressing the button again will return to the index display. For images taken with another camera, selectable functions may be limited. 209 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 210
k Enjoying Movies Basically, you can playback movies in the following three ways: Playback on a TV set (p.218, 221) 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 still photos on the TV. If you - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 211
-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 T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 212
k Playing Movies 1 Playback the image. Press the button to display images. 2 Select a movie. Press the key to select a movie. On the single-image display, the icon displayed on the upper left indicates a movie. If the movie is a video snapshot, < s> will be displayed. You can press the - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 213
be played. 3 Bass Boost This makes low-pitched bass tones easier to hear. This function takes effect only when playing back sound with the camera's built-in speaker. Set [4 Bass boost] to [Enable]. If the sound crackles, you should set [Bass boost] to [Disable]. With a fully-charged Battery Pack - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 214
X Editing a 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 T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 215
3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) You can playback the images in the card as an automatic slide show. 1 Select [Slide show]. Under the [4] tab, select [Slide show], then press . 2 Number of images to be played Select the images to be played. Press the key to select the desired option, then - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 216
3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) 3 Set [Set up] as desired. Press the key to select [Set up], then press . Set the [Display time] (still photos), [Repeat], [Transition effect], and [Background music]. The background music selection procedure is explained on the next page. After selecting the - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 217
the image. To view the slide show on a TV set, see pages 218. Upon purchase, the camera is not set for selecting the background music. You must first use EOS Utility (provided software) to copy the background music to the card. For details, see the EOS Utility Instruction Manual in the CD-ROM. 217 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 218
TV set. Adjust the movie's sound volume with the TV set. The sound volume cannot be adjusted with the camera. Before connecting or disconnecting the cable between the camera and television, turn off the camera and TV set. Depending on the TV set, part of the image displayed might be cut off. Viewing - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 219
unit. 1 Set [Ctrl over HDMI] to [Enable]. Under the [4] tab, select [Ctrl over HDMI], then press . Select [Enable], then press . 2 Connect the camera to a TV set. Use an HDMI cable to connect the camera to the TV. X The TV's input will switch automatically to the HDMI port connected to the - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 220
enable the HDMI CEC connection. For details, see the TV set's instruction manual. Certain TV sets, even those compatible with HDMI CEC, may not operate properly. In such a case, disconnect the HDMI cable, set [4 Ctrl over HDMI] to [Disable], and use the camera to control the playback operation. 220 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 221
Sets 1 Connect the provided AV cable to the camera. With the plug's logo facing the back of the camera, insert it into the < q> terminal. ( camera's LCD monitor). To playback movies, see page 212. Do not use any AV cable other than the one provided. Images might not be displayed if you use - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 222
K Protecting Images Protecting an image prevents it from being erased accidentally. 3 Protecting a Single Image 1 Select [Protect images]. Under the [3] tab, select [Protect images], then press . X The protect setting screen will appear. 2 Select [Select images]. Select [Select images], then - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 223
card (p.45), the protected images will also be erased. Movies can also be protected. 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.225), only the protected images will - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 224
L Erasing Images You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.222) 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 T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 225
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. Press the - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 226
C Shooting Information Display Sample Image Taken in a Creative Zone Mode Exposure compensation amount Flash exposure compensation amount Aperture Shutter speed Metering mode Shooting mode White balance Image-recording quality Playback number/ Total images recorded Eye-Fi transmission Protect - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 227
speed and aperture for movie shooting Movie shooting mode Recording system Movie file size Movie recording Size Frame rate * If manual exposure was used, the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed (when set manually) will be displayed. * The < > icon will be displayed for a video snapshot. 227 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 228
C Shooting Information Display About the Highlight Alert When the shooting information is displayed, any overexposed areas of the image will blink. To obtain more image detail in the overexposed areas, set the exposure compensation to a negative amount and shoot again. About the Histogram The - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 229
, you can apply Creative filters or resize the images (downsize the pixel count). It may not be possible to process images shot with a different camera. Post-processing images as described in this chapter cannot be done while the camera is connected to a personal computer via the terminal. 229 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 230
can apply the following Creative filters to an image and save it as a new image: Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Fish-eye effect, Toy camera effect, and Miniature effect. 1 Select [Creative filters]. Under the [3] tab, select [Creative filters], then press . X The images will be displayed. 2 Select an - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 231
U Creative Filters 5 Save the image. Select [OK] to save the image. Note the destination folder and image file number, then select [OK]. To apply a filter to another image, repeat steps 2 to 5. To exit and return to the menu, press the button. With 1 or 1+73 images, the 1 image will be applied - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 232
depending on the number of recorded pixels. So in step 4, set the filter effect while checking the resulting image. Toy camera effect Gives a color cast typical of toy cameras and darkens the image's fours corners. By adjusting the color tone, you can change the color cast. Miniature effect Creates - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 233
S Resize You can resize an image to make the pixel count lower and save it as a new image. Resizing an image is possible only with JPEG 3/4/a/b images. JPEG c and RAW images cannot be resized. 1 Select [Resize]. Under the [3] tab, select [Resize], then press . X The images will be displayed. - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 234
S Resize Resize Options According to Original Image Size Available Resize Settings Original Image Size 4 a b c 3 k k k k 4 k k k a k k b k c About Image Sizes Images such as the [8.0M 3456x2304] image size displayed in step 3 (p.233) have a 3:2 aspect ratio. The image size - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 235
images in the card. The camera is compatible with "wPictBridge" which is the standard for direct printing. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (p.245) 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 T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 236
the printer. For details, see the printer's instruction manual. 3 Connecting the camera to the printer. Use the interface cable provided with the camera. Connect the cable to the camera's terminal with the cable plug's icon facing the front of the camera. To connect to the printer, refer to - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 237
. If there is a long beeping sound in step 5, it indicates a problem with the printer. Resolve the problem displayed by the error message (p.244). You can also print RAW images taken with this camera. If you use a battery pack to power the camera, make sure it is fully charged. With a fully-charged - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 238
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 T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 239
the printer model or its settings. *1:From the Exif data, the camera name, lens name, shooting mode, shutter speed, aperture, exposure white balance, etc., will be imprinted. *2:After ordering the prints with "Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)" (p.245), you should print by following "Direct - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 240
according to the printer's standard colors. The image's Exif data is used to make automatic corrections. No automatic correction will be applied. EVIVID differ depending on the printer. For details, see the printer's instruction manual. * When you change the printing effects, it is reflected in - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 241
press . With Easy printing, you can print another image using the same settings. Just select the image and press the the printer's manufacturer. See the printer's instruction manual to find out what the [Default] settings camera settings] (p.176), all the settings will revert to the default. 241 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 242
image brightness can be adjusted. Adjust levels When you select [Manual], you can change the histogram's distribution and adjust the image the [Contrast], [Saturation], [Color tone], and [Color balance]. To adjust the [Color balance], use the keys. B is for blue, A is amber, M is magenta, and G - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 243
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 T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 244
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 problem, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Paper Error Check whether the paper is properly loaded in - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 245
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 T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 246
Digital and printer model. When printing with DPOF, you must use the card whose print order specifications have been set. 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 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 247
W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Print Ordering Sel.Image Quantity Total images selected and movies will not be included in the print order even if you set "Byn" or "All image." When using a PictBridge printer, print no more than 400 images for one print order. If you specify more than this, - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 248
order]. 3 Select [Print]. [Print] will be displayed only if the camera is connected to a printer and printing is possible. 4 Set the [ background or on the border. Under [Adjust levels], [Manual] cannot be selected. If you stopped the printing and problem occurs during printing, see page 244. 248 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 249
Creativ Customizing the Camera You can customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences with Custom Functions. Custom Functions can be set and used only in Creative Zone modes. e Zone 249 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 250
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 T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 251
speed noise reduction 6 Highlight tone priority p.253 k k p.254 k C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive 7 AF-assist beam firing 8 Mirror lockup p.255 k (With f*) * If you use an EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) equipped with a LED light, the LED light will turn on for AF-assist even in the d and - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 252
be set. C.Fn-3 Flash sync. speed in Av (Aperture-priority AE) mode When you use flash in the aperture-priority AE mode (Av), you can set the flash sync speed. conditions. It is effective for preventing subject blur and camera shake. However, while the subject will be properly exposed with the flash, - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 253
is fixed to 1/200 sec. This more effectively prevents subject blur and camera shake than with setting 1. However, the background may come out darker than with setting 1. 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 noise reduction - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 254
If you playback a 1 or 1+73 image with the camera or print an image directly, the effect of the high effect or print noise-reduced images with Digital Photo Professional (provided software, p.302). The dynamic range is expanded from the standard 18% gray to bright highlights. The gradation between - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 255
firing The AF-assist beam can be emitted by the camera's built-in flash or by an external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite. 0: Enable If necessary, the AF-assist beam will be able to emit the beam. This prevents any Speedlite which uses a series of small flashes (like the built-in flash) from firing the - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 256
will always be achieved as you wait for the decisive moment. C.Fn-10 Assign SET button You can assign a frequently-used function to . Press when the camera is ready to shoot. 0: Normal (disabled) 1: Image quality Press to display the image-recording quality setting screen on the LCD - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 257
the LCD monitor was off, 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 to display the shooting settings and then turn off the - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 258
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 T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 259
Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc. 259 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 260
power outlet and not worry about the remaining 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 power outlet. 2 Connect the DC Coupler. Connect the cord's plug to the DC Coupler. 3 Insert the DC - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 261
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.89). Point the remote controller toward the - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 262
not look through the viewfinder, stray light entering the viewfinder can cause the image to look dark. To prevent this, use the eyepiece cover (p.25) attached to the camera strap. During Live View shooting and movie shooting, attaching the eyepiece cover is unnecessary. 1 Remove the eyecup. Push the - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 263
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 With an EX-series - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 264
-priority AE) and adjust the aperture setting before shooting. If you are 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 shutter speeds - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 265
of the Eye-Fi card. For instructions on how to set up and use the Eye-Fi card or to troubleshoot any image transfer problems, refer to the Eye-Fi card's instruction manual or inquire the card's manufacturer. The camera is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 266
Using Eye-Fi Cards 5 Check the [Access point SSID:]. Check that an access point is displayed for [Access point SSID:]. You can also check the Eye- - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 267
Cards Cautions for Using Eye-Fi Cards If "J" is displayed, an error occurred while retrieving the card information. Turn the camera's power switch off camera. If the image transfer does not function, check the Eye-Fi card and personal computer settings. For details, see the card's instruction manual - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 268
(MF) k k k k k k k k k k k k k k *1 : The z icon indicates still photo shooting in the movie shooting mode. *2 : For manual exposures only. *3 : If used during movie shooting, it will switch to . *4 : If the AF mode is during Live View shooting, the external Speedlite will emit the AF-assist - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 269
k External Function setting flash Custom Function setting kkkk k kkkk k Live View shooting kkkkkkkkkkkk k Aspect ratio*5 kkkk k Quick Control kkkkkkkkkkkk k Feature guide kkkkkkkkkkkk k k*6 k*6 o o k k *5 : Settable only for Live View shooting. *6 : Settable only for auto exposures. 269 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 270
/ 1+73 / 1 Beep Enable / Disable Release shutter without card Enable / Disable Image review Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold Peripheral illumination correction metering / e Center-weighted average metering Custom White Balance Manual setting of white balance WB Shift/BKT WB correction: - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 271
Settings y Shooting 3 (Red) Dust Delete Data Obtains data to be used to erase dust spots ISO Auto Max.: 400 / Max.: 800 / ) 245 Creative filters Grainy B/W / Soft focus / Fish-eye effect / Toy camera effect / Miniature effect 230 Resize Downsize the image's pixel count 233 4 Playback - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 272
174 45 170 168 179 265 * Displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is used. 6 Set-up 2 (Yellow) LCD brightness Seven brightness levels provided 167 LCD off Clean now Clean manually 187 Feature guide Enable / Disable 48 7 Set-up 3 (Yellow) Custom Functions (C.Fn) Customize camera functions as - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 273
size 1920x1080 (6 / 5 / 4) / 1280x720 (8 / 7) / 150 640x480 (6 / 5) Sound recording Metering timer Grid display Video snapshot Digital zoom: OFF / 3x - 10x 152 Sound recording: Auto / Manual / Disable Recording level 160 Wind filter: Disable / Enable 4 sec. / 16 sec. / 30 sec. / 1 min - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 274
/ Standard / Strong Custom White Balance Manual setting of white balance Picture Style DAuto 76 Beep Enable / Disable 166 Release shutter without card Enable / Disable 166 Image review Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold 166 camera effect / Miniature effect 230 Resize Downsize the image's - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 275
45 File numbering Continuous / Auto reset / Manual reset 170 Select folder Create and select a * Displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is used. 6 Set-up 2 (Yellow) LCD brightness Seven language 35 Video system NTSC / PAL 221 Feature guide Enable / Disable 48 The menu tabs and options - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 276
-E2 270EX II 320EX 430EX II 580EX II Macro Ring Lite Macro Twin Lite MR-14EX MT-24EX Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15ll Rubber Frame Ef Bundled Accessories Eyecup Ef E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Wide Strap EW-100DB lll Angle Finder C Semi Hard Case EH19-L Hand Strap E2 Battery Grip BG-E8 276 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 277
Remote Switch RC-6 RS-60E3 External microphone EF lenses EF-S lenses HDMI Cable HTC-100 (2.9 m/9.5 ft.) Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST (1.3 m/4.3 ft.) TV/Video EOS DIGITAL Software Instruction Solution Disk Manual Interface Cable (1.3 m/4.3 ft.) PictBridge-compatible printer Interface - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 278
Troubleshooting Guide If a problem occurs with the camera, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. Power-Related Problems The battery pack does not recharge. Do not recharge any - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 279
Troubleshooting Guide The battery becomes exhausted quickly. Use a fully-charged battery pack (p.26). 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.123, 141), the number of - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 280
Troubleshooting Guide The card cannot be used. If a card error message is is out of focus. Set the lens focus mode switch to (p.36). To prevent camera shake, press the shutter button gently (p.39, 40). If the lens has an Image Stabilizer, set slow shutter speed may solve the problem. 280 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 281
Troubleshooting Guide The maximum burst during continuous shooting is lower. Under [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)], set [5: High ISO speed noise reduction] to [Standard], [Low], or [Disable]. If it - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 282
Troubleshooting Guide When I use the mode with flash, the shutter speed becomes slow External flash func. setting] screen. Also, if you set flash exposure compensation with the camera and then set flash exposure compensation with the external Speedlite, the Speedlite's flash exposure compensation - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 283
Troubleshooting Guide The shutter makes two shooting sounds during Live View shooting. If you use flash, the shutter will make two sounds each time you shoot (p.125). During Live View and movie shooting, a white or red icon is displayed. It indicates that the camera's internal temperature - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 284
Troubleshooting Guide Playback Problems The LCD monitor does not display a clear image. If the LCD monitor is dirty, use a soft cloth to with a personal computer using the provided ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser (p.302) or other software cannot be played with the camera. However, video snapshot albums - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 285
Troubleshooting Guide The subject looks distorted during movie shooting. If you move the camera to the left or right quickly your camera to the computer with the provided interface cable, then transfer the images to your computer using EOS Utility (provided software, p.302). Display Problems The - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 286
Troubleshooting Guide camera. If the Eye-Fi card has a write-protect tab set to the LOCK position, you will not be able to check the card's connection status or disable Eye-Fi card transmission (p.265). Printing-Related Problems There are fewer printing effects than listed in the instruction manual - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 287
is a problem with the camera, an error message will appear. Follow the onscreen instructions. Countermeasures No. Error Message & Solution Communications between the camera and lens is faulty. Clean the lens contacts. 01 Î Clean the electrical contacts on the camera and lens and use a Canon lens - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 288
EF mount • Image Sensor Type: Effective pixels: Aspect ratio: Dust delete feature: CMOS sensor Approx. 18.00 megapixels 3:2 Auto, Manual, Dust Delete Data appending • Recording System Recording format: Image type: Recorded pixels: Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 289
: Metering range: Focus modes: AF-assist beam: TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection 9 AF points EV -0.5 - 18 (at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100) One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF) Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash • Exposure Control Metering modes: Metering - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 290
up flash Guide No.: camera Canon's testing standards (ISO 100 and "Standard" Picture Style) using a 4GB card. • Live View Shooting Aspect ratio settings: 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 Focusing: Live mode, Face detection Live mode (Contrast detection), Quick mode (Phase-difference detection) Manual - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 291
Recommended ISO 100 - 6400 exposure index) With manual exposure, ISO 100 - 6400 set automatically/ manually Digital zoom: Approx. 3x - 10x Video snapshots dots Angle adjustment: Possible Brightness adjustment: Manual (7 levels) Interface languages: 25 Feature guide: Displayable 291 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 292
Creative filters: Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Fish-eye effect, Toy camera effect, Miniature effect Resize: Possible • Direct Printing Compatible printers Possible Entry and inclusion possible • Interface Audio/video OUT/ Digital terminal: Analog video (Compatible with NTSC/PAL)/stereo audio - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 293
With Battery Grip BG-E8 attached, size-AA/LR6 batteries can be used With viewfinder shooting: Approx. 440 shots at 23°C/73°F, approx. : Approx. 570 g / 20.1 oz. (CIPA Guidelines), Approx. 515 g / 18.2 oz. (Body only) • Operation Environment Working temperature range: 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 294
diameter x length: Approx. 68.5 x 70 mm / 2.7 x 2.8 in. Weight: Approx. 200 g / 7.1 oz. Hood: EW-60C (sold separately) Case: LP814 (sold separately) • EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III Angle of view: Diagonal extent: 74°20' - 27°50' Horizontal extent: 64°30' - 23°20' Vertical extent: 45°30' - 15 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 295
g / 6.9 oz. EW-60C (sold separately) LP814 (sold separately) • EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Angle of view: Diagonal extent: 74°20' - 11° camera body only). Product specifications and the exterior are subject to change without notice. If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 296
names and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their use for MPEG-4 standard." * Notice displayed in English as required. Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 297
your eyes, skin, and clothing. It can cause blindness or skin problems. If the battery leakage contacts your eyes, skin, or clothing, flush '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 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 298
camera or lens. Doing so may damage your vision. • Keep the camera use a cord whose insulation has been damaged. • Occasionally unplug the power plug and use to support the camera and lens. • Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera under skin burns. • Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 299
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Start Guide This chapter gives an overview of the software in the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM) provided with the camera and explains how to install the software in a personal computer. It also explains how to view the pdf files in the Software Instruction Manual CD-ROM. EOS DIGITAL Solution - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 302
original background music tracks provided by Canon. Use EOS Utility to copy the background music tracks to the card, and you can play the background music during playback of video snapshot albums, movies, and slide shows with the camera. Digital Photo Professional This software is recommended for - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 303
Software Start Guide Installing the Software Do not connect the camera to your computer before you install displayed on the desktop, then double-click on [Canon EOS Digital Installer]. 2 Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions to install. For Macintosh, click [Install]. 3 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 304
Guide Software Instruction Manual Contains the Software Instruction Manuals. Copying and Viewing the Instruction Manual PDFs 1 Insert the [Software INSTRUCTION MANUAL . Instruction Manual PDFs with the names below are copied. Windows Macintosh EOS Utility EUx.xW_E_xx EUx.xM_E_xx Digital Photo - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 305
Quick Reference Guide and Instruction Manual Index Menu Operations p.306 Image-recording Quality p.307 A Picture Style p.307 Q Quick Control Screen p.308 Nomenclature p.309 Basic Zone Modes p.311 D Using the Built-in Flash p.311 Creative Zone Modes p.312 d: Program AE p.312 s: Shutter- - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 306
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 a tab, then press the key - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 307
Quick Reference Guide Image-recording Quality Select [1 Quality], then press . Press the key to select the quality, then press . Image-recording quality Recorded pixels Possible shots A Picture StyleN - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 308
Quick Reference Guide Q Quick Control Press the button. The Quick Control screen will appear. Basic Zone Modes Creative Zone Modes Shutter speed Shooting mode Exposure compensation/ AEB setting - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 309
Nomenclature Power switch ISO speed setting button Main Dial Mode Dial Shutter button Quick Reference Guide Flash button Live View shooting/ Movie shooting button Focus mode switch AE lock button AF point selection button Aperture/Exposure compensation button - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 310
Quick Reference Guide Shooting Settings Display Shutter speed Shooting mode Exposure level indicator White balance Picture Style AF mode Quick Control icon Battery check zxcn OK NG Aperture - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 311
Guide Basic Zone Modes Basic Zone All the settings necessary for shooting are set automatically. You just press the shutter button, and the camera press the key or turn the dial to set it as desired. D Using the Built-in Flash Basic Zone Modes If necessary, the built-in flash will pop - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 312
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 T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 313
Quick Reference Guide E: AF ModeN S AF PointN Set the lens focus mode switch to . Press the button. Press the key or turn the dial to select the - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 314
Quick Reference Guide Z: ISO SpeedN Press the button. Press the key or turn the dial to select the ISO speed, then press . When [AUTO] is selected, the ISO - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 315
Quick Reference Guide A Live View Shooting Press the button to display the Live View image. Press the shutter button halfway [z] menu tab in Creative Zone modes. Battery Life with Live View Shooting Temperature No Flash 50% Flash Use At 23°C / 73°F Approx. 200 shots Approx. 180 shots 315 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 316
Quick Reference Guide k Shooting Movies Set the Mode Dial to . Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the button to start shooting a movie. To stop movie shooting, press the button again. Recording movie Microphone 316 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 317
Image Playback y uy Quick Reference Guide u Index Magnify Select image S x Playback L Erase C Shooting information 317 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 318
exposure 100 C C (Creative Auto 56 Cable 3, 218, 221, 236, 277 Camera Camera shake 122 Clear camera settings 176 Holding the camera 39 Settings display 175 Camera shake 38, 39 Card 15, 29, 45 Card reminder 166 Eye-Fi 265 Format 45 Problem 30, 46 SD speed class 141 SDHC/SDXC 29 Write - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 319
camera DC coupler 260 Depth-of-field preview 98 Dial 18, 93 Digital terminal 221, 236 Dioptric adjustment 39 Direct printing 235 262 F Faithful 82 FE lock 108 Feature guide 48 FEB 181 File name 170 File 58, 64 Flash-sync speed 252, 264 Manual flash 182, 199 Red-eye reduction 91 Shutter - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 320
228 Image characteristics (Picture Style 81, 112, 115 Index 202 Jump display (Image browsing 203 Magnified view 204 Manual rotate 205 No 170 Playback 71, 201 Protect 222 Review time 166 Shooting information 226 Transfer 265 View on TV 210, 218 Image area 37 Image dust prevention.. 184 - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 321
and last scenes 214 Enjoying 210 File size 151 Frame rate 150 Grid display 161 Information display 146 Manual exposure 144 Manual focusing 142 Metering timer 161 Movie digital zoom 152 Movie recording size 150 Playback 212 Quick Control 149 Recording time 151 Sound recording 160 Still - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 322
My Menu 258 N Neutral 82 Night Portrait 63 Night scene 60, 63 No 170 Noise reduction High ISO speed 254 Long exposures 253 Nomenclature 18 Non-Canon flash units 264 Normal (Image-recording quality) ...76 NTSC 150, 272 O ONE SHOT (One-Shot AF 83 P P (Program AE 74 PAL 150, 272 Paper - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 323
DEP (Automatic Depth-of-Field AE)..101 Av (Aperture-priority AE 96 M (Manual exposure 99 P (Program AE 74 Tv (Shutter-priority AE 94 A (Scene (Monochrome)......... 114 Toy camera effect 232 Trimming (printing 243 Tripod socket 19 Tv (Shutter-priority AE 94 U USB (Digital) terminal 236 V Vari - Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit | EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instructio - Page 324
INC. 16-6, Kohnan 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8011, Japan This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of January 2011. For information on the camera's compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. CT1-1043-002 © CANON INC. 2011
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