Canon 3818B001 EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual
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- Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL E E INSTRUCTION MANUAL - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 2
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D is a high-performance, digital singlelens reflex camera featuring fine-detail CMOS sensor with 15.10 effective megapixels, DIGIC 4, high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF, approx. 3.4 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 3
your dealer. Camera (with eyecup and body cap) Battery Pack LP-E5 (with protective cover) Battery Charger LC-E5/LC-E5E* Wide Strap EW-100DB III Interface Cable IFC-200U AV Cable AVC-DC400 EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (Software) Software Instruction Manual (1) Instruction Manual (this booklet - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 4
problems. : Supplemental information. Basic Assumptions All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch is already set to . It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are set to the default. For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 5
Chapters For first-time users, chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera's basic operations and shooting procedures. Introduction 2 Camera basics. 1 Getting Started 23 2 Basic Shooting and Image Playback Fully automatic shooting for different subjects. 43 3 Advanced Shooting Techniques Shooting - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 6
Contents Introduction Item Check List 3 Conventions Used in this Manual 4 Chapters ...5 Contents at a Glance 10 Handling Precautions 12 Quick Start Guide 14 Nomenclature 16 1 Getting Started 23 Charging the Battery 24 Installing and Removing the Battery 26 Turning on the Power 27 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 7
the AF Mode 64 S Selecting the AF Point 66 MF: Manual Focusing 67 i Continuous Shooting 68 j Using the Self-timer 69 Setting the Image-recording Quality 70 A Correction 98 Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction 100 0 Using the Quick Control Screen 102 Preventing Camera Shake 104 7 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 8
106 A Setting Shooting Functions 108 Using AF to Focus 111 Focusing Manually 118 6 Shooting Movies 121 k Shooting Movies 122 Movie Settings 123 7 Handy Features 129 Handy Features 130 Silencing the Beeper 130 Card Reminder 130 Setting the Image Review Time 130 Setting the Auto - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 9
My Menu 190 11 Reference 191 When Autofocus Fails 192 Using a Household Power Outlet 193 Remote Control Shooting 194 External Speedlites 196 Function Availability Table 198 Menu Settings 200 Troubleshooting Guide 203 Error Codes...209 System Map 210 Specifications 212 Index - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 10
Contents at a Glance Shooting Shoot automatically Î p.43 - 55 (Basic Zone modes) Shoot continuously Î p.47, 50, 68 (i Continuous shooting) Take a picture of myself in a group Î p.69 (j Self-timer) Freeze the action Blur the action Î p.76 (s Shutter-priority AE) Blur the background Keep the - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 11
point of focus Shoot a moving subject Î p.66 (S AF point selection) Î p.50, 65 (AI Servo AF) Playback View the images with the camera Î p.56 (x Playback) Search for pictures quickly Î p.148 (H Index display) Prevent important images from accidental deletion Î p.158 (K Image protect) Delete - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 12
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 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 13
with the rear end up to avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts. Contacts Cautions During Prolonged Use If you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, or movie shooting for a prolonged period, the camera may become hot. Although this is not a malfunction, holding the hot - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 14
Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery. (p.26) To charge the battery, see page 24. 2 For EF-S lens For EF lens Attach the lens. (p.33) When attaching an EF-S lens, align it with the white index on the camera. For other lenses, align it with the red index. 3 Set the lens focus mode switch - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 15
aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus the subject. 8 Take the picture. (p.37) Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. 9 Review the picture. (p.130) The captured image will be displayed for about 2 sec. on the - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 16
Flash button (p.62) Mirror (p.104,145) Contacts (p.13) Lens mount Lens lock pin Terminal cover Lens release button (p.34) Depth-of-field preview button (p.80) Body cap (p.33) Remote control terminal (p.194) Audio/video OUT/ Digital terminal (p.156,164,177) HDMI mini OUT terminal (p.157) 16 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 17
Nomenclature Eyecup (p.195) Viewfinder eyepiece Display-off sensor (p.138) Shooting settings display button (p.42,135) Menu button (p.38) LCD monitor (p.38,131) Dioptric adjustment knob (p.36) Aperture/Exposure compensation button (p.81/84) AE lock/ FE lock button/ Index/Reduce - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 18
shooting i Continuous shooting Q Self-timer/ Remote control l Self-timer:2 sec q Self-timer:Continuous AF mode (p.64) X One-Shot AF 9 AI Focus AF Z AI Servo AF g Manual Focusing Battery check (p.28) zxcn The display will show only the settings currently applied. 18 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 19
Viewfinder Information Spot metering circle Focusing screen Nomenclature AF point display 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 Flash - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 20
These modes give you more control for shooting various subjects. d : Program AE (p.58) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.76) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.78) a : Manual exposure (p.81) 8: Automatic depth-of-field AE (p.82) Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. Fully-automatic shooting suitable - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 21
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens Focusing ring (p.67,118) Hood mount (p.217) Nomenclature Focus mode switch (p.33) Zoom ring (p.34) Zoom position index (p.34) 58 mm filter thread (front of lens) Image Stabilizer switch (p.35) Lens mount index (p.33) Contacts (p.13) EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 22
. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Battery Charger LC-E5E Charger for Battery Pack LP-E5 (p.24). Battery - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 23
Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations. Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera's strap mount eyelet from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap's buckle as shown in the illustration. Pull the strap - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 24
Charging the Battery 1 Remove the protective cover. LC-E5 LC-E5E 24 2 Attach the battery. As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely. To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. 3 Recharge the battery. For LC-E5 As shown by the arrow, flip out the battery charger's - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 25
charger from the power outlet. When not using the camera, remove the battery. If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small amount of Battery Pack LP-E5 is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with an incompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction or - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 26
Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E5 into the camera. 1 Open the battery compartment cover. Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover. 2 Insert the battery. Insert the end with the - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 27
. : The camera turns on. : The camera is turned off and does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera. About the Automatic problem. About Auto Power Off To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after about 30 seconds of non-operation. To turn on the camera - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 28
shots. The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use of the LCD monitor. The lens operation is powered by the camera's battery. Depending on the lens used, the number of possible shots may be lower. Using the Image Stabilizer of the lens will decrease the number of possible - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 29
the button to return to the shooting settings display. The date/time set will start from when you press in step 4. If you store the camera without the battery or if the camera's battery becomes exhausted, the date/time might be reset. If this happens, set the date/time again. 29 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 30
3 Selecting the Interface Language 1 Display the menu. Press the button to display the menu. 2 Under the [6] tab, select [Language ]. Press the key to select the [6] tab. Press the key to select [Language ] (the third item from the top), then press . 3 Set the desired language. Press - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 31
Installing and Removing the SD Card The captured image is recorded onto the card (sold separately). Make sure the card's write protect switch is set upward to enable writing/erasing. Installing the Card 1 Open the cover. Slide the cover as shown by the arrow to open it. Card's write protect - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 32
may also damage the card or camera. • Opening the card slot cover. • Removing the battery. • Shaking or banging the camera around. If the card already on the LCD monitor, remove and reinstall the card. If the error persists, use a different card. If you can transfer all the images in the card - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 33
body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow. EF-S lens mount index EF lens mount index 2 Attach the lens. Align the EF-S lens with the camera focus mode switch to (autofocus). If it is set to (manual focus), autofocus will not operate. 4 Remove the front lens cap. Minimizing Dust - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 34
Attaching and Detaching a Lens About Zooming 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. Detaching the Lens While pressing the lens release button, turn the - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 35
About the Lens Image Stabilizer When you use the IS lens' built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is corrected to obtain a Image Stabilizer is effective 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, - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 36
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 your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body. 5. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder. 6. To - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 37
the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway first or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it completely immediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes the picture. Even during the menu display, image playback, and image recording, you can instantly go back - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 38
functions with the menus such as the image-recording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use the button, cross keys, and button on the camera back. button LCD monitor button Cross keys Menu Screen Basic Zone modes Movie shooting mode * In the Basic - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 39
3 Menu Operations Menu Setting Procedure 1 Display the menu. Press the button to display the menu. 2 Select a tab. Press the key to select a tab. You can also turn the dial to select a tab. 3 Select the desired item. Press the key to select the item, then press . 4 Select the - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 40
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 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 41
following cases: The card is new. The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer. The card is full with images or data. A card- [Cancel]. Even in this case, normal formatting will have been completed and you can use the card as usual. When the card is formatted or data is erased, only - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 42
press the button to turn off the monitor. If a fluorescent light is nearby, the LCD monitor might turn off. If this happens, take the camera away from the fluorescent light. Menus Captured Image Appears when you press the button. Press the button again to return to the previous screen. 42 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 43
Basic Shooting and Image Playback This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results and how to playback images. With the Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot and the camera sets everything automatically (p.198). Also, to prevent botched pictures due - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 44
1 Fully Automatic Shooting 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 the center AF point over the subject will make focusing easier. 3 Focus the subject. - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 45
When the focus mode switch on the lens is set to (Manual Focus), the camera does not focus. Set the focus mode switch to (Auto Focus 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 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 46
lock is also possible in other Basic Zone modes (except Sports). Shooting a Moving Subject In the (Full Auto) mode, if the subject moves (distance to camera changes) during or after you focus, AI Servo AF will take effect to focus the subject continuously. As long as you keep aiming the AF - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 47
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 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 48
. 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 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 49
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 minimum focusing distance is measured from the (focal plane) mark on the camera to the subject. If you are too close to the subject, the focus - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 50
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 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 51
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 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 52
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. Under low light, the person must not move until the picture is - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 53
Auto) mode. * CA stands for Creative Auto. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . X The Creative Auto screen appears on the LCD monitor. 2 Press . You can use the key to select the function. (7) For details about each function, see page 54-55. 3 Set the desired setting. Press the key to select the - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 54
conditions, the background might not look so blurred. This cannot be set (grayed out) while the built-in flash is popped up. When flash is used, this setting will not be applied. (3) Adjusting the picture brightness If you move the index mark toward the left, the picture will look darker. If - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 55
self-timer shooting (Continuous shooting): Shoot continuously at a maximum of about 3.4 frames per second (fps). (Self-timer/Remote control): See the "Using the Self-timer" note ( ) on p.69. Remote control shooting is also possible. (p.194) (Self-timer:Continuous): After 10 sec., the set - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 56
x Image Playback The easiest way to playback images is explained below. For more details on the playback procedure, see page 147. 1 Playback the image. When you press the button, the last captured image will be displayed. 2 Select the image. To view images starting with the last image, press the - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 57
cannot be changed. In the (Program AE) mode, you can set various functions and be more creative. In the (Program AE) mode, the camera sets the shutter speed and aperture automatically to obtain the standard exposure. The difference between the Basic Zone modes and is explained on page - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 58
d: Program AE To obtain a good exposure of the subject, the camera sets the exposure (shutter speed and aperture) automatically. This is called Program AE. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . 2 Focus the subject. Look through the viewfinder - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 59
blink when you press the shutter button halfway, as shown in the figure. In low light (30" 3.5), either increase the ISO speed (p.60) or use flash (p.62). In bright light (4000 22), decrease the ISO speed. Differences Between and (Full Auto) With , many functions such the AF mode, drive - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 60
"AUTO" selected, the ISO speed will be set automatically (p.61). ISO Speed Guide ISO Speed 100 - 200 400 - 800 1600 - 6400, H Shooting Situation ], the settable ISO speed range will be ISO 200 - 3200 (p.186). Using a high ISO speed or shooting in high-temperature conditions may result in more - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 61
With flash Fixed at ISO 400* * If fill flash results in overexposure, ISO 100 or a higher ISO will be set. * If an external Speedlite is used for bounce flash, ISO 400 - 1600 will be set automatically. When "AUTO" is set, the ISO speed will be displayed in whole-stop increments of - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 62
D Using the Built-in Flash In indoors, low light, or backlit conditions in daylight, just pop up the built-in 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 shake. 1 Press the - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 63
flash. For important shots, check the image on the LCD monitor to make sure the flash exposure looks good (not dark at the bottom). 3 Using Red-eye Reduction Using the red-eye reduction lamp before taking a flash picture can reduce red eye. Red-eye reduction will work in any shooting mode except - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 64
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 flashes briefly in red, and the focus confirmation light - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 65
will be focused continuously. The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken. When the AF point selection (p.66) 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 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 66
the Basic Zone modes, all the AF points are active. Generally, the AF point covering the closest subject will be selected to focus. Therefore, the camera sometimes may not focus the subject you want. With the (Program AE), , , and modes, you can select one AF point to focus where you - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 67
it easier to focus a moving subject, set the camera to automatic AF point selection and AI Servo AF. First use the center AF point to focus. If the sharp in the viewfinder. If you press the shutter button halfway during manual focusing, the AF point achieving focus flashes in red briefly and the - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 68
set, focusing will be continuous during continuous shooting. · For still subjects When One-Shot AF is set, the camera will focus only once during continuous shooting. Flash can also be used. Since the flash will require recharging time, the continuous shooting speed will be slower. If the [7 Custom - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 69
2 Select the self-timer. Press the key to select the desired self-timer, then press . Q: 10-sec. self-timer The remote control can also be used. (p.194) l: 2-sec. self-timerN (p.104) q: 10-sec. self-timer plus continuous shots Press the key to set the number of multiple shots (2 to 10) to - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 70
will be displayed. Select the desired quality, then press . Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings (Approx.) Quality Pixels 73 High 740 610 610 1190 1190 1080 1080 2030 2030 90 9 72 4 * Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB card, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style. * - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 71
in the camera. Be careful not to shoot without a card in the camera. When do I use the 1 mode? 1 images require processing with your computer. For details, see "About 1" and "About 1+73" on the next page. Other than 1, the images will be in the JPEG type commonly used in digital cameras. 71 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 72
or other images. Although 1 images require software like Digital Photo Professional (provided) so they can be displayed on viewed or printed even with a computer which does not have the camera's provided software. 1 image 73 image 0001 . CR2 0001 . Digital Photo Professional (provided software). Commercial software might - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 73
A Selecting a Picture StyleN By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image effects matching your photographic expression or the subject. 1 Press the button. X [Picture Style] will appear. 2 Select a Picture Style. Press the key to select a Picture Style, then press . 3 Take the - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 74
A Selecting a Picture StyleN S Neutral This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer. For natural colors and subdued images. U Faithful This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer. When the subject is captured under a color - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 75
the Metering Mode" explains the methods to adjust the exposure and the Picture Styles. All the functions introduced in this chapter can also be used with the (Program AE) mode introduced in Chapter 3. c About the Main Dial Pointer The pointer icon displayed together with the shutter speed - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 76
s: Action Shots You can either freeze the action or create motion blur with the (Shutter-priority AE) mode on the Mode Dial. * stands for Time value. Frozen action (Fast shutter speed) Blurred motion (Slow shutter speed) 1 Set the Mode Dial to . 2 Set the desired shutter speed. See " - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 77
press the shutter button to take the picture. If you use a telephoto lens, hold it steady to prevent camera shake. How to blur a flowing river or water fountain. Use a slow shutter speed of 1/15 sec. or slower. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake. Set the shutter speed so that the aperture display - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 78
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. 78 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 79
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 the lens and subject distance. Since wide-angle lenses have a wide - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 80
f: Changing the Depth of Field Using the Built-in Flash To obtain a correct flash exposure, flash sync). If you are handholding the camera, keep it steady to prevent camera shake. Using a tripod is recommended. If you do not want a slow shutter speed to be used, set the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 81
speed can be set within 1/200 sec. to 1/30 sec. or to bulb. * stands for Manual. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . + 2 Set the shutter speed and aperture. To will be displayed on the LCD monitor. For bulb exposures, using a tripod and Remote Switch (p.194) is recommended. Since bulb - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 82
Take the picture. FAQ The aperture display in the viewfinder blinks. The exposure is correct, but the desired depth of field cannot be obtained. Either use a wide-angle lens or move farther away from the subjects. The shutter speed display in the viewfinder blinks. If the "30"" shutter speed blinks - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 83
the 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. This metering mode is set automatically in the Basic Zone modes. w Partial metering Effective - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 84
automatically canceled when you turn off the camera. After taking the picture, reset the exposure compensation to zero. O Setting Exposure Compensation Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not come out as desired. This feature can be used in the Creative Zone modes (except - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 85
Setting Exposure CompensationN y Flash Exposure CompensationN Set flash exposure compensation if the flash exposure of the subject does not come out as desired. 1 Select [Flash control]. Under the [1] tab, select [Flash control], then press . 2 Select [Built-in flash func. setting]. Select [Built - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 86
3 Auto Exposure BracketingN This feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the exposure automatically with three shots as shown below. You can then choose the best exposure. This is called AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). Standard exposure AEB amount 86 Darker exposure ( - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 87
three continuous shots. With set, the number of continuous shots will be three times the number set (p.55). Neither flash nor bulb exposures can be used with AEB. If the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu's [Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.186) is set to other than [3: Disable], the AEB may not be so - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 88
A Customizing a Picture StyleN You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters like [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test shots. To customize [Monochrome], see page 90. 1 Select [Picture Style]. Under the [2] tab, select [Picture Style], then press - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 89
.] in step 3, you can revert the respective Picture Style to its default parameter settings. The above adjustments will not be applied to the Picture Styles used in the (Creative Auto) mode. 89 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 90
A Customizing a Picture StyleN Monochrome Adjustment For Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast] explained on the preceding page. kFilter Effect With a filter effect applied to a monochrome image, you can make white clouds or - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 91
as for sharpness and contrast are different. You can also adjust the parameters of a Picture Style which has been registered to the camera with the provided software. 1 Select [Picture Style]. Under the [2] tab, select [Picture Style], then press . X The Picture Style selection screen will appear - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 92
A Registering a Picture StyleN 5 Select a parameter. Select a parameter such as [Sharpness], then press . 6 Set the parameter. Press the key to adjust the parameter as desired, then press . For details, see "Customizing a Picture Style" on pages 88-90. Press the button to register the - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 93
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 (Exif 2.21). Since is not appended. The ICC profile is explained in the Software Instruction Manual in the CD-ROM. 93 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 94
A AE LockN Use AE lock when the area of focus is to be different from another shot. AE Lock Effects Metering Mode (p.83) q* wre AF Point Selection Method (p.66) Automatic Selection Manual Selection AE lock is applied at the AF point that achieved focus. AE lock is applied at the selected AF - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 95
A FE LockN FE lock locks the flash exposure setting over the desired area of the subject. This feature can also be used with a Canon EX-series Speedlite. * FE stands for Flash Exposure. 1 Press the button to pop up the built-in flash. Press the shutter button halfway and look - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 96
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 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 97
B: Setting the White BalanceN 2 Select [Custom WB]. Under the [2] tab, select [Custom WB], then press . X The custom white balance selection screen will appear. 3 Import the white balance data. Select the image that was captured in step 1, then press . X On the dialog screen which appears, - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 98
or color compensating filter. Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels. This is for advanced users who are familiar with using color temperature conversion or color compensating filters. White Balance Correction 1 Select [WB SHIFT/BKT]. Under the [2] tab, select [WB SHIFT/BKT], then press - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 99
2 White Balance CorrectionN White Balance Auto Bracketing With just one shot, three images having a different color tone can be recorded simultaneously. Based on the color temperature of the current white balance setting, the image will be bracketed with a blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias. - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 100
JPEG images, lens light fall-off is corrected when the image is captured. For RAW images, it can be corrected with Digital Photo Professional (provided software). The default setting is [Enable]. 1 Select [Peripheral illumin. correct.]. Under the [1] tab, select [Peripheral illumin. correct.], then - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 101
), you can check which lenses have their correction data registered in the camera. You can also register the correction data for unregistered lenses. For details, see the Software Instruction Manual (CD-ROM) for EOS Utility. Lens peripheral light correction cannot be applied to JPEG images already - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 102
0 Using the Quick Control Screen The shooting settings are displayed on the LCD monitor where you can directly select and set the functions. This is called - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 103
0 Using the Quick Control Screen Quick Control Screen Nomenclature Aperture (p.78) Shutter speed (p.76) Exposure compensation/ AEB setting (p.86) Shooting mode* (p.20) Image-recording quality (p.70) - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 104
. later. With Remote Controller RC-1, set it to 2-sec. delay, then shoot. Do not point the camera toward the sun. The sun's heat can scorch and damage the shutter curtains. If you use bulb exposures, the self-timer, and mirror lockup in combination, keep pressing the shutter button completely (self - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 105
blurred images. Using a tripod is recommended. About Remote Live View Shooting With EOS Utility (provided software) installed in your computer, you can connect the camera to the computer and shoot remotely while viewing the computer screen. For details, see the Software Instruction Manual in the - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 106
Creative Zone mode. Live View shooting cannot be used in Basic Zone modes. 2 Display the Live View 3 Focus the subject. Before shooting, focus with AF or manual focus (p.111-118). Press the button to focus in X After the image review ends, the camera will return to Live View shooting automatically. Press - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 107
-charged Battery Pack LP-E5). 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 119-120. In the following cases, the shutter will sound like it took two shots, but only - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 108
time of the exposure setting. AF mode You can select [Live mode] (p.111), [u Live mode] (p.112), or [Quick mode] (p.116). Settable Functions when the Camera is ready to shoot While the Live View image is displayed on the LCD monitor, press so that the AF mode, Picture Style, white balance, - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 109
-field preview button. During continuous shooting, the exposure set for the first shot will also be applied to subsequent shots. Using will be the same as using . If the camera is not operated for a prolonged period, the power will turn off automatically as set with [5 Auto power off] (p.131 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 110
being displayed at the suitable brightness due to low or bright light conditions. However, the captured image 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 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 111
>, magnify the image, and focus manually (p.118). Select the AF mode. Under [6 Live View function settings], select [AF mode]. While the Live View image is displayed, you can press to select the AF mode on the Quick Control screen. Live Mode: d The image sensor is used to focus. Although AF is - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 112
Using AF to FocusN 3 Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject With the same AF method as the Live mode, human faces are detected and focused. Have the target person face the camera. 1 Display the Live View image. Press the button. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 113
, the < > AF point will be displayed and the center AF point will be used for focusing. 3 Take the picture. Check the focus and exposure, then press the way off, face detection will not be possible. If the lens enables manual focusing even while the lens focus switch is set to , turn the focusing - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 114
Using AF to FocusN Live Mode and u (Face Detection) Live Mode Notes AF operation Focusing will take slightly longer. Even when focus has been achieved, pressing - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 115
Using AF to FocusN Shooting conditions which can make focusing difficult: 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 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 116
AF to FocusN Quick Mode: f The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in the One-Shot AF mode (p.64), 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 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 117
Using AF to FocusN 3 Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject, and hold . X When focus is achieved, the beeper will sound and the Live View image will reappear. X The AF point used to focus will be displayed in red. 4 Take the picture. Check the focus and exposure, then press the shutter - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 118
Focusing ManuallyN You can magnify the image and focus precisely manually. 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to . Turn button, the display format will change as follows: 5x 10x Normal view 4 Focus manually. While looking at the magnified image, turn the lens focusing ring to focus. AE lock - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 119
, the screen might flicker. If this happens, stop and resume the Live View shooting under the actual light source to be used. If you point the camera in a different direction, it might throw off the Live View image's correct brightness momentarily. Wait until the brightness level stabilizes before - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 120
continuously with the Live View function for a long period, the camera's internal temperature may increase and it can degrade image quality. on super telephoto lenses cannot be used. FE lock is not possible when the built-in flash or an external Speedlite is used. Modeling flash and test flash - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 121
to to shoot movies. The movie file format will be MOV. SD Cards for Movie Shooting When shooting movies, use a card with an SD speed Class 6 " " or higher. If you use a card with a slower SD speed Class, the movie shooting and playback might not work properly. Also, a large-capacity card - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 122
k Shooting Movies Connecting the camera to a TV set is recommended to playback movies (p.156-157). 1 Set the Mode Dial to . X The reflex mirror will make a sound, then the image will appear on the LCD monitor. 2 Focus the subject. Before shooting a movie, autofocus or manual focus (p.111-118). - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 123
Movie Settings Function settings particular to movie shooting are explained here. Functions Set with a Menu Display the movie menu. Select the [k] menu tab. The menu options displayed are explained below. Movie-recording size [1920x1080] : Full HD (Full High-Definition) recording quality. [1280x720 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 124
external microphone cannot be used.) The sound recording level will be adjusted automatically. Remote control You can use Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5 shooting), still photo shooting will take effect. Settable Functions During Camera Ready While the image is displayed on the LCD monitor, press - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 125
Movie Settings By holding down the button and turning the dial, you can set the exposure compensation. In the movie shooting mode and Creative Zone modes, the setting will be the same for the Picture Style, white balance, image-recording quality, and exposure compensation (except a). - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 126
mode) Exposure simulation Shutter speed Aperture Exposure compensation amount Battery check ISO speed Shots remaining If there is no card in the camera, the movie-recording size and movie shooting remaining time will be displayed in red. When movie shooting starts, the movie shooting remaining - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 127
use 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 pick up camera shooting remaining time (p.126) will be displayed in red. If you use a card having a slow writing speed, the five-level indicator might - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 128
changes during movie shooting, that part might freeze momentarily. If you connect the camera to a TV set with an HDMI cable (p.157) and shoot a movie in be properly recorded at the movie recording size that was set. If you connect the camera to a TV set (p.156-157) and shoot a movie, the TV will - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 129
Card Reminder (p.130) Setting the Image Review Time (p.130) Setting the Auto Power-off Time (p.131) Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness (p.131) File Numbering Methods (p.132) Auto Rotate of Vertical Images (p.134) Checking Camera Settings (p.135) Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings (p.136 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 130
image will not be displayed immediately after image capture. If [Hold] is set, the image review will be displayed up until the [Auto power off] time. During the image review, if you operate any camera controls such as pressing the shutter button halfway, the image display will end. Under the [1] tab - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 131
to turn off the shooting settings display to save battery power. If [Off] has been set and the camera is not used for 30 min., the LCD monitor will turn off automatically. To turn on the LCD monitor again, press brightness to 4 and prevent the ambient light from affecting the reviewed image. 131 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 132
numbering of the new images might continue from the file numbering of the existing images in the card. If you want to use continuous file numbering, you should use a newly-formatted card each time. File numbering after replacing the card Card-1 Card-2 0051 0052 Next sequential file number 132 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 133
numbering of images saved to that folder starts from 0001. This is convenient when you want to use different folders for the images taken yesterday and the ones taken today, for example. After the manual reset, the file numbering returns to continuous or auto reset. If the file number in folder No - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 134
automatically rotated at all. FAQ The vertical image is not rotated during the image review immediately after it is captured. Press the button and the image playback will computer screen. The software used is not compatible with image rotation. Use the camera's provided software instead. 134 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 135
While the menu is displayed, press the button to display the camera's current settings. While the menu is displayed, press the button to display the settings. Press the button again to return to the menu. Press the - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 136
[7] tab, select [Clear settings], then press . 2 Select the desired setting. To revert the shooting settings to the default, select [Clear all camera settings], then press . To revert the Custom Functions to the default settings, select [Clear all Custom Func. (C.Fn)], then press . 3 Select - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 137
Handy Features Camera Settings Auto power off Beep 30 sec. On Release shutter without card Enable Review time 2 sec. Image My Menu items will not change. 3 About Copyright InformationN If you use EOS Utility (provided software) to set your copyright information, the copyright information - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 138
Handy Features 3 Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically This prevents the display-off sensor from turning off the shooting settings display automatically when your eye nears the viewfinder eyepiece. Select [LCD auto off]. Under the [5] tab, select [LCD auto off], then press . - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 139
respective functions. The setting procedure is the same as setting a camera menu function. Select [Flash control]. Under the [1] tab, both the built-in flash and external Speedlite will not fire. This is useful when you only want to use the AF-assist beam. [Built-in flash func. setting] and [ - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 140
flash] enables you to set the flash output yourself. This is for advanced users. Regarding other flash modes, refer to your Speedlite's instruction manual. Shutter sync. Normally, set this to [1st curtain] so that the flash fires immediately after the exposure starts. If [2nd curtain] is set, the - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 141
3 Setting the FlashN Flash exposure compensation See "y Flash Exposure Compensation" on page 85. E-TTL II For normal flash exposures, set it to [Evaluative]. If [Average] is set, the flash exposure will be averaged for the entire metered scene as with an external metering flash. Flash exposure - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 142
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 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 143
dust still remains, you can append the Dust Delete Data to the image to later erase the dust spots. The Dust Delete Data is used by Digital Photo Professional (provided software) to erase the dust spots automatically. Preparation Get a solid-white object (paper, etc.). Set the lens focal length to - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 144
there is no card in the camera. X When the picture is taken, the camera will start obtaining the Dust Delete with the provided software, see the Software Instruction Manual in the CD-ROM. The Dust Delete Data affects the image file size. Be sure to use a solid-white object such as a new sheet - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 145
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 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 146
3 Manual Sensor CleaningN While cleaning the sensor, never do any of the is extremely delicate. Clean the sensor with care. Use a plain blower without any brush attached. A brush can scratch the sensor. Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount. If the power is turned - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 147
you will learn 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. 147 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 148
x Searching for Images Quickly H Display Multiple Images on One Screen (Index display) Search for images quickly with the index display showing four or nine images on one screen. 1 Playback the image. When you press the button, the last captured image will be displayed. 2 Turn on the index - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 149
x Searching for Images Quickly I Jump through Images (Jump display) With the single image display, you can turn the dial to jump through the images. 1 Select the jump method. In the [4 Image jump w/6] menu, select the desired jump method from [1 image/10 images/100 images/ Date/Movies/Stills], - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 150
magnification will continue to reduce to the single image display. 2 Scroll around the image. Use the key to scroll around the magnified image. To exit the magnified display, press is not possible during the image review immediately after the image is taken. A movie cannot be magnified. 150 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 151
b Rotating the Image You can rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation. 1 Select [Rotate]. Under the [3] tab, select [Rotate], then press . 2 Select the image. Press the key to select the image to be rotated. You can also select an image on the index display. 3 Rotate the image. - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 152
k Playing Movies 1 Playback the image. Press the button to display the image. Speaker 2 Select a movie. Press the key to select the image. During the single-image display, the icon displayed on the upper left indicates that it is a movie. During the index display, the perforation on - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 153
took a still photo when you shot the movie, the still photo will be displayed for about 1 sec. during the movie playback. If you connect the camera to a TV set (p.156-157) to playback a movie, adjust the sound volume with the TV set. (Turning the dial will not adjust the sound volume - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 154
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 . Number of images to be played 2 Select the images to be played back. Press the key to select the top menu item, then - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 155
3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) 3 Set the play time and repeat option. Press the key to select [Set up], then press . For still photos, set the [Play time] and [Repeat] options, then press the button. [Play time] [Repeat] 4 Start the slide show. Press the key to select [Start], then - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 156
1 Connect the provided AV cable to the camera. Connect the AV cable to the camera's terminal. With the plug's logo facing the back of the camera, insert it into the terminal. 2 Video system]. Do not use any AV cable other than the one provided. Images might not be displayed if you - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 157
camera. Connect the HDMI cable to the camera's terminal. With the plug's logo facing the front of the camera Set the camera's power switch to . 5 Press the will be displayed on the camera's LCD monitor.) The images output to the camera's terminal. Doing so - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 158
reappear. If you format the card (p.40), the protected images will also be erased. Once an image is protected, it cannot be erased by the camera's erase function. To erase a protected image, you must first cancel the protection. If you erase all the images (p.160), only the protected images will - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 159
L Erasing Images You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.158) 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 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 160
L Erasing Images 2 Select [Select and erase images]. Select [Select and erase images], then press . X An image will appear. Press the button to display the three-image view. To return to the single-image display, press the button. 3 Select the images to be erased. Select the images to be - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 161
B Shooting Information Display When you press the button during single-image playback, you can switch the shooting information display. The most detailed shooting information is shown below. Exposure compensation amount Flash exposure compensation amount Aperture Shutter speed/ Recording time - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 162
B Shooting Information Display About the Histogram The brightness histogram display shows the exposure level distribution and overall brightness. The RGB histogram display is for checking the color saturation and gradation. The display can be switched with the [4 Histogram] menu. [Brightness] - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 163
images in the card. The camera is compatible with "wPictBridge" which is the standard for direct printing. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (p.173) 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 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 164
switch to . 2 Set up the printer. For details, see the printer's instruction manual. 3 Connect the camera to the printer. Use the interface cable provided with the camera. When connecting the cable plug to the camera's terminal, the cable plug's icon must face the front side of the - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 165
a problem with the printer. To find out what's wrong, do the following: 1. Press the button to playback the image. 2. Press . 3. On the print setting screen, select [Print]. The error message will be displayed on the LCD monitor (p.172). If you use the battery to power the camera, make - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 166
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 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 167
, then press . When using a Canon printer and Canon paper, read the printer's instruction manual to check what paper types can be used. X The page layout printer type or its settings. * From the Exif data, the camera name, lens name, shooting mode, shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 168
to the printer's standard colors. The image's Exif data is used to make automatic corrections. EOff No automatic correction will be performed. will differ depending on the printer. For details, see the printer's instruction manual. * When you change the printing effects, it is reflected in the - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 169
printer's own default settings as set by the printer's manufacturer. See the printer's instruction manual to find out what the [Default] settings are. Depending on the image's file then select [OK]. If you execute [Clear all camera settings] (p.136), all the settings will revert to the default. 169 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 170
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 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 171
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 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 172
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 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 173
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 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 174
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 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 175
W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Print Ordering Sel.Image Quantity Total images selected If you select "All image", RAW images and movies will not be included in the print order. When using a PictBridge printer, print no more than 400 images for one print order. If you specify more than this, - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 176
1 Preparing to print. See page 164. Follow the "Connecting the Camera to a Printer" procedure up to step 5. 2 Under the [3] bright background or on the border. Under [Adjust levels], [Manual] cannot be selected. If you stopped the printing and want problem occurs during printing, see page 172. 176 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 177
to a computer, be sure to install the provided software (EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk on CDROM) in the computer. For instructions to install the provided software, see the separate sheet, CD-ROM Guide. Preparation for Image Transfer 1 Set the camera's power switch to . 2 Set the shooting mode to any - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 178
on the computer, and the direct image transfer screen will appear on the camera's LCD monitor. If the [EOS Utility] window does not appear automatically, startup EOS Utility manually. Before disconnecting the cable, turn off the camera. Pull out the cable by grasping the plug (instead of the cord - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 179
To start the image transfer, press the button. New images Images which have not yet been transferred to the computer will be selected by the camera automatically and transferred. Transfer order images You select the images and they are transferred to the computer in a batch. To select the images - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 180
Selecting the Images to be Transferred Under the [3] tab, you can use [Transfer order] to select the images to be transferred to a images in the card. Do not put into the camera any images whose transfer order was set by a different camera and then try to specify another transfer order. The images - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 181
Creativ Customizing the Camera You can customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences. You can do it with Custom Functions. Custom Functions can be set and used only in Creative Zone modes. e Zone 181 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 182
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 number. Press the key to select the Custom Function No., then press . 3 Change the setting as desired. - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 183
Custom Functions C.Fn I: Exposure 1 Exposure level increments 2 ISO expansion 3 Flash sync. speed in Av mode C.Fn II: Image 4 Long exposure noise reduction 5 High ISO speed noise reduction 6 Highlight tone priority 7 Auto Lighting Optimizer C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive 8 AF-assist beam firing 9 Mirror - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 184
suit the scene's brightness. 1: 1/200-1/60 sec. auto When flash is used with aperture-priority AE (f), this prevents a slow flash-sync speed from in low-light conditions. It is effective for preventing subject blur and camera shake. However, while the subject will be properly exposed with the flash - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 185
. At ISO 1600 and higher, noise might be more pronounced at the 2 setting than at the 0 or 1 setting. With setting 2, if a long exposure is used during Live View shooting, "BUSY" will be displayed and the Live View display will not appear untill the noise reduction process is completed. (You cannot - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 186
made with the camera can be reflected in RAW images when the images are processed with Digital Photo Professional ( provided software). 0: Standard 1: Low 2: Strong 3: Disable Depending on the shooting conditions, noise might increase. This function will not work if manual - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 187
-dedicated Speedlite is attached, it will emit the AFassist beam when necessary. The camera's built-in flash will not fire the AF-assist beam. If the external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite's [AF-assist beam firing] Custom Function is set to [Disabled], the Speedlite will not emit the AF-assist beam even - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 188
and exposure will always be achieved as you wait for the decisive moment. C.Fn-11 Assign SET button You can assign a frequently-used function to . When the camera is ready to shoot, you can press . 0: Quick Control screen When you press , the Quick Control screen will appear. Press the - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 189
the shooting settings will not be displayed when you turn on the camera again. This helps to save battery power. The menu screens and image playback will still be displayed when used. If you pressed the button and turned off the camera while the LCD monitor was on, the shooting settings will be - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 190
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]. Select [Register], then press . 3 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 191
Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc. The back of this chapter also has an index to make it easier to look up needed information. 191 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 192
low light Extremely backlit or reflective subjects (Example: Car with a reflective body, etc.) Near and far subjects covered by an AF point (Example: mode/u Live mode AF). For details, see the Extender's instruction manual. For the situations where AF can fail to achieve focus with Live mode/u Live - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 193
to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level. 1 Connect the power cord. Connect the power cord as shown in the illustration. After using the camera, unplug the power plug from the power outlet. 2 Connect the DC Coupler. Connect the cord's plug to the DC Coupler. 3 Insert the DC - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 194
Remote Control Shooting Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5 (Sold separately) Remote controllers to shoot wirelessly up to about 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. The RC-1 can trip the shutter immediately or after a 2sec. delay, and the RC-5 trips the shutter after a 2-sec. delay. RC-1 RC-5 Remote - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 195
take a picture without looking at the viewfinder, light entering the eyepiece can throw off the exposure. To prevent this, use the eyepiece cover (p.23) attached to the camera strap. During Live View shooting and movie shooting, attaching the eyepiece cover is unnecessary. 1 Remove the eyecup. Push - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 196
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 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 197
(aperture-priority AE) and adjust the aperture setting before shooting. When using a Speedlite which has manual flash mode, shoot in the manual flash mode. Using Non-Canon Flash Units Sync Speed The camera can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at 1/ 200 sec. or slower. Be sure to test - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 198
7 C d sf a8 k JPEG kkkkkkkkkkkk k k Quality RAW kkkkkkkkkkkk k k RAW + 73 kkkkkkkkkkkk k k ISO speed Auto ooooooookkkk k o Manual kkkk k Standard o ooookkkkk k k Portrait o kkkkk k k Picture Style Landscape o kkkkk k k Neutral kkkk k k Faithful kkkk k k Monochrome - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 199
k Self-timer/ Remote control k k k k k k k k k k k k k k*3 Self-timer:2 sec kkkk k Self-timer:Continuous k k k k k k k k k k k k k Auto oo o o k Built-in flash Manual kkkkk k Flash off o o ok o Red-eye reduction k k k k kkkkk k FE lock kkkk k Flash exposure compensation - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 200
1 70 Beep On / Off 130 Release shutter without card Enable / Disable 130 Review time Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold 130 / w / r / e 83 Custom WB Manual setting of white balance 96 WB SHIFT/BKT WB 91 Dust Delete Data Obtains data to be used to erase dust spots 143 3 Playback 1 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 201
/ 15 min. / Off 131 File numbering Continuous / Auto reset / Manual reset 132 Auto rotate OnPD / OnD / Off 134 Format Initialize and Sensor cleaning Clean now Clean manually 145 Live View function settings Customize the camera as desired 182 Clear settings Clear all camera settings / - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 202
Menu Settings Movie Shooting Mode Menu k Movie (Red) Page Grid display Off / Grid 1l / Grid 2m 124 Metering timer 4 sec. / 16 sec. / 30 sec. / 1 min. / 10 min. / 30 min. 124 Movie recording size 1920x1080 / 1280x720 / 640x480 123 AF mode Live mode / u Live mode / Quick mode 123 Sound - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 203
Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. Power-Related Problems The battery cannot be recharged with the battery charger provided. Do not recharge any battery pack other than genuine Canon Battery Pack LP-E5. The camera - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 204
Troubleshooting Guide The camera turns off by itself. Auto power off is in effect. If you do not want auto power off to take effect, set [5 Auto power off] to [Off]. Even if [5 Auto power off] has been set to [Off], the LCD monitor will still turn off after the camera , or focus manually (p.37, 67 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 205
Troubleshooting Guide The maximum burst during continuous shooting is lower. Set the [7 Custom Functions ISO 100 cannot be set. When [Disable] is set, ISO 100 can be set (p.186). When I use the mode with flash, the shutter speed becomes slow. If you shoot night scenes, the shutter speed becomes - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 206
Troubleshooting Guide The camera makes a noise when it is shaken. The built-in flash's pop-up mechanism moves slightly. This is normal. The shutter makes two shooting sounds during Live View shooting. If you use flash or if ISO 3200 or higher is set, the shutter will make two sounds each time you - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 207
Troubleshooting Guide Display & Operation Problems The LCD monitor does not display a clear image. If dust is adhering an underscore (p.93). The file numbering does not start from 0001. If you use a card which already has images recorded, the file numbering might start from the last image in the card - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 208
Troubleshooting Guide The shooting date and time displayed is incorrect. The correct video format as the TV (p.201). Use the AV cable that came with the camera (p.156). Printing-Related Problems There are fewer printing effects than listed in the instruction manual. What the screen will display may - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 209
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 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 210
System Map Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15ll Rubber Frame Ef ST-E2 270EX 430EX II 580EX II Macro Ring Lite Macro Twin Lite MR-14EX MT-24EX E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Bundled Accessories Eyecup Ef Angle Finder C Wide Strap EW-100DB lll Semi Hard Case EH19-L Battery Pack LP-E5 Battery - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 211
Remote Controller Remote Switch RC-5 RS-60E3 EF lenses EF-S lenses AV Cable AVC-DC400 HDMI Cable HTC-100 EOS DIGITAL Software Instruction Solution Disk Manual Interface Cable IFC-200U TV/Video PictBridge-compatible printer Interface Cable IFC-500U Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3 Card - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 212
mount: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash SD memory card, SDHC memory card 22.3 x 14.9 mm Canon EF lenses 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 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 213
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: 35-zone TTL full-aperture metering • Evaluative metering - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 214
Guide No.: 13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet) Flash coverage: 17mm lens angle of view Recycling time approx. 3 sec. External flash: EX-series Speedlite (Functions settable with the camera * Figures are based on Canon's testing standards (ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style) using a 2GB card. • Live - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 215
DPOF Version 1.1 compatible • Customization Custom Functions: My Menu registration: 13 Provided • Interface Digital terminal: For computer communication and direct printing (Hi- Speed USB) For video/audio Kit ACK-E5 * With Battery Grip BG-E5 attached, size-AA/LR6 batteries can be used 215 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 216
. 160 shots at 0°C/32°F • Dimensions and Weight Dimensions (W x H x D): 128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9 mm / 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 in. Weight: Approx. 480 g / 16.9 oz. (body only) • Operation Environment Working temperature range: 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F Working humidity: 85% or less • Battery Pack LP-E5 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 217
(sold separately) Case: LP1116 (sold separately) All specifications above are based on Canon's testing standards. The camera's specifications and exterior are subject to change without notice. If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera, consult the respective lens maker. 217 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 218
of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other corporate and product names and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners. * This digital camera supports Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif 2.21 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard that enhances - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 219
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 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 220
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 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 221
the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. When connecting to and using - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 222
4. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. 5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Canon may result in fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 6. . MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION Unless otherwise stated in this manual, there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 223
81 BULB (Bulb exposure 81 C C (Creative Auto 53 Cable 3, 211 Camera Camera shake 104 Clear settings 136 Holding the camera 36 Settings display 135 Camera shake 35 - 37 Card 2, 13, 31 Card reminder 31, 130 Format 40 Problem 32, 209 SD speed class 121 SDHC 2 Center-weighted average - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 224
Index Depth-of-field preview 80 Digital terminal 164, 177 Dioptric adjustment 36 Direct printing point selection 66 AF-assist beam 45, 187 Beeper 130 Difficult-to-focus subjects.. 115, 192 Manual focusing 67, 118 Out of focus 45, 115, 192 Recompose 46 Format (card initialization 40 Full - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 225
View on TV 156 Image area 34 Image dust prevention 143 Image review time 130 Image Zone 20 Image-recording quality 70 Index display 148 40, 41 M M (Manual exposure 81 Magnified view 118, 150 Main Dial 16, 75 Malfunction 203 Manual exposure 81 Manual focusing 67, 118 Maximum burst - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 226
Index Microphone 124 Mirror lockup 104, 187 Mode Dial 20 Monochrome 74 Movie Playback 152 Recording size 123 Shooting 121 Still image shooting 125 View on TV 156 My Menu 190 N Neutral 74 Night Portrait 51 Night scene 48 Noise reduction High ISO speed 68, 72, 185 Long exposure 81, 185 - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 227
, 142, 145 Sepia (Monochrome 90 Sharpness 89 Shooting information display 110, 126, 161 Shooting mode 20 A-DEP (Automatic depth-of-field AE) .....82 M (Manual exposure 81 Av (Aperture-priority AE 78 Tv (Shutter-priority AE 76 P (Program AE 58 C (Creative Auto 53 1 (Full Auto 44 2 (Portrait - Canon 3818B001 | EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 228
Kohnan 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8011, Japan This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of April 2009. For information on the camera's compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. CT1-1030-001 © CANON INC. 2009 PRINTED IN JAPAN
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