Canon 9320A010 EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL E E INSTRUCTION MANUAL - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 2
purchasing a Canon product. The EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D is a high-performance, digital single-lens reflex camera with a 12.20-megapixel image sensor. The camera provides many features such as Picture Styles to expand your photographic expression, fast and high-precision 9-point autofocus for - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 3
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 Video Cable VC-100 EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk Software Instruction Manual (1) Instruction Manual (this booklet) (2) Pocket Guide Quick start guide to - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 4
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 attached with an EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens. 4 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 5
Techniques Advanced shooting techniques. 69 5 Live View Shooting Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor. 95 6 Handy Features Convenient menu-based functions. 107 7 Image Playback 123 8 Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer 133 9 Customizing the Camera 151 10 Reference 161 5 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 6
23 Recharging the Battery 24 Installing and Removing the Battery 26 Turning on the Power 27 Setting the Date and Time 29 Selecting the Interface Language 30 Installing and Removing the Card 31 Mounting and Detaching a Lens 33 About the Lens Image Stabilizer 35 Basic Operation - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 7
Bracketing 80 Customizing the Picture Style 82 Registering the Picture Style 85 Setting the Color Space 87 AE Lock...88 FE Lock ...89 Setting the White Balance 90 White Balance Correction 92 Preventing Camera Shake 94 5 Live View Shooting 95 Preparing for Live View Shooting - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 8
Screen Color 115 Flash Control 116 Automatic Sensor Cleaning 118 Appending Dust Delete Data 119 Manual Sensor Cleaning 121 7 Image Playback 123 Searching for Images Quickly 124 Magnified View 126 Rotating the Image 126 Auto Playback 127 Viewing the Images on TV 128 Protecting - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 9
Custom Functions 152 Custom Function Settings 154 Registering My Menu 160 10 Reference 161 When Autofocus Fails 162 Using a Household Power Outlet 163 Remote Control Shooting 164 External Speedlites 166 Menu Settings 168 Function Availability Table 170 Troubleshooting Guide - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 10
Flash photography) Shoot without flash Îp.52 (7 Flash Off) Photograph fireworks at night Îp.75 (Bulb exposure) Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor Îp.96 (Live View shooting) Image Quality Select the photo finish to match the subject Îp.67 (Selecting a Picture Style) Make a large size print - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 11
View the images with the camera Îp.54 (x Playback) Search for pictures quickly Îp.124 (H Index display) Prevent important images from accidental deletion Delete unnecessary images View the images on a TV set Set the LCD brightness Îp.129 (K Image protect) Îp.130 (L Delete) Îp.128 (Video - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 12
to blow away dust on the 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 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 13
TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to having static electricity. Otherwise, the images recorded lens surface and electrical contacts. Contacts Cautions During Prolonged Use When you shoot continuously for a prolonged period or use Live View shooting for a long period, the camera - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 14
Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery. (p.26) To recharge 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 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 15
Start Guide 6 Set the Mode Dial to (Full Auto). (p.44) All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. 7 Focus the subject. (p.37) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus the - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 16
and Image Playback" section. Mode Dial (p.20) Power switch (p.27) ISO speed set button (p.57) Main Dial (p.4) Shutter button (p.37) Red-eye reduction/ Self-timer lamp (p.59/53) Remote control sensor (p.94,164) Grip Mirror (p.94,121) Built-in flash/AF-assist beam (p.58/116) EF Lens mount - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 17
Eyecup (p.165) Viewfinder eyepiece Display-off sensor (p.115) Shooting settings display/ Trimming orientation button (p.42,113/ Playback button (p.54) Setting button (p.38) Access lamp (p.32) Battery compartment cover release lever (p.26) Battery compartment cover (p.26) Cross - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 18
timer/ Remote control l 2-sec. self-timer q Continuous shots after self-timer Battery check (p.28) zxcn Picture Style (p.67) Image-recording quality (p.64) 73 Large/Fine 83 Large/Normal 74 Medium/Fine 84 Medium/Normal 76 Small/Fine 86 Small/Normal 1 RAW 1+73 RAW+Large/Fine Main Dial - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 19
speed FE lock (FEL) Busy (buSY) Built-in flash recycling (D buSY) Focus confirmation light Max. Burst White balance correction ISO speed Monochrome shooting Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB range Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator Aperture Card full warning (FuLL - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 20
you more control over the result. d : Program AE (p.56) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.70) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.72) a : Manual exposure (p.75) 8 : Automatic depth-of-field AE (p.76) Full Auto Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. Fully automatic shooting for specific kinds of - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 21
-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 Battery pack slot Charge lamp Power cord Power cord socket 21 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 22
Nomenclature 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 to take up any - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 23
1 Getting Started This chapter explains preliminary steps and basic camera operations. 23 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 24
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 prongs and insert the prongs into a power - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 25
to the battery charger. Doing so can damage the battery charger. If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after being fully charged, the battery has worn out. Purchase a new battery. Do not charge any battery other than Battery Pack LP-E5. Battery Pack LP-E5 is dedicated to Canon products only - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 26
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 battery contacts. Insert the battery until it locks - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 27
button halfway (p.37) to stop the sensor cleaning and take a picture. If you turn on/off the power switch / at a short interval, the icon might not be displayed. This is normal and not a problem. About Auto Power Off To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after about 30 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 28
of the LCD monitor. The lens operation is powered by the camera's battery. Using certain lenses can reduce the number of possible shots. Using the Image Stabilizer of the lens will decrease the number of possible shots (shorter battery life). For battery life with Live View shooting, see page 100 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 29
[OK], then press . X The date/time will be set. Press 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 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 30
desired language. Press the key to select the desired language, then press . X The menu language will change. Press the button to return to the shooting settings display. 30 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 31
to , the number of remaining shots will be displayed on the LCD monitor. The shots remaining depends on the remaining capacity of the card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc. The [1 Shoot w/o card] menu option set to [Off] will prevent you from forgetting to install a card. (p.108) 31 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 32
Open the cover. Set the power switch to . Check that "Recording..." is not image data. It may also damage the card or camera. • Opening the card slot cover. • Opening the battery compartment cover. • Shaking or banging the camera around. If the card already contains recorded images, the image - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 33
in place. When attaching a lens other than an EF-S lens, align the lens with the red EF lens mount index EF lens mount index. 3 On the lens, set the focus mode switch to (autofocus). If it is set to (manual focus), autofocus will not operate. 4 Remove the front lens cap. Do not look - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 34
it. 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 it. Image Conversion Factor Since the image size is smaller than the 35mm film - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 35
, you can save battery power by switching the IS switch to . The Image Stabilizer can operate 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 EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens switches the IS mode - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 36
1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly. 2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand. 3. Press the shutter button lightly with your right hand's index finger. 4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body. 5. Press the camera against your face and look through - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 37
This activates autofocusing and automatic exposure metering that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed 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 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 38
Menu Operations and Settings By setting various optional settings with the menus, you can set the imagerecording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, you use the button, cross keys, and button on the camera back. button LCD monitor button Cross keys - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 39
key to select a menu tab. You can also turn the dial to select a tab. 3 Select a menu item. Press the key to select the menu item, then press . 4 Select the setting. Press the or key to select the setting. (Some settings require you to press either the or key to select it - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 40
3 Formatting the Card If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or personal computer, format the card with the camera. Formatting the card will erase everything in the card. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 41
3 Formatting the Card About Low-level Formatting Do low-level formatting if the card's recording or reading speed seems slow. Since low-level formatting will erase all recordable sectors in the card, the formatting will take slightly longer than normal formatting. You can stop the low-level - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 42
screen, menu screen, image, etc. Shooting Settings Displayed when the camera is turned on. When your eye nears the viewfinder eyepiece, the display-off sensor turns off the LCD monitor automatically. This prevents the bright LCD monitor from interfering with your view. The LCD monitor turns on - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 43
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. Also, to prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, shooting - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 44
Automatic Shooting 1 Set the Mode Dial to . AF point 2 Aim any AF point over the subject. All the AF points will operate, and focus will generally be achieved at the AF point covering the closest object. Aiming the center AF point over the subject will make focusing easier. 3 Focus the subject - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 45
can press the shutter button completely to shoot a moving subject in focus. Pressing the shutter button halfway will not focus the subject. When the focus mode switch on the lens is set to (Manual Focus), the camera does not focus. Set the focus mode switch to . Although it is daylight, the - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 46
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 point on the subject while pressing the - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 47
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 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 48
in focus, better than at the telephoto end. It also adds breadth to landscapes. Shooting night scenes. Since the built-in flash will be disabled, this mode is also good for night scenes. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake. If you want to photograph a person against a night scene, set the Mode Dial - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 49
better. Move to the subject as close as possible. Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance. Some lenses have indications such as . The lens minimum focusing distance is measured from the (focal plane) mark on the camera to the subject. If you are too close to the subject - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 50
) mode. Shooting Tips Use a telephoto lens. Using a telephoto lens is recommended so you can shoot from afar. Use the center AF point to focus. Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter button halfway to auto focus. During autofocusing, the beeper will continue beeping softly - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 51
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. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake. Keep the person within 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. Under low light, the built-in flash will fire - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D 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 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 53
self-timer The remote control can also be used. (p.164) l: 2-sec. self-timerN (p.94) q: 10-sec. self-timer plus continuous shots Press the key to set the number of on the image-recording quality and flash. After taking the self-timer shots, you should check the image(s) for proper focus and - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 54
image will be displayed. 2 Select the image. To view images starting with the last image, press the key. To view images starting with the first (oldest) image, press the key. Press the button to change the display format. Single image display Single image display + Image-recording - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 55
Basic Zone modes, to prevent spoiled shots, most functions are set automatically and 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 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 56
speed and aperture) automatically. This is called Program AE. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . 2 Take the picture. Press the shutter button halfway and the camera will focus. X The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) set automatically is displayed in the viewfinder. Press the shutter button - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 57
or shooting in high-temperature conditions may result in more grainy images. Long exposures can also cause irregular colors in the image. Under the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu, if [Highlight tone priority] (p.156) is set to [1: Enable], the settable ISO speed range will be ISO 200 - 1600. 57 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 58
60 sec. - 1/200 sec.) will be set automatically to prevent camera shake. 1 Press the button. In Creative focus is achieved and you press the shutter button completely, the flash will fire for the picture. Effective Flash Range [Approx. in meters / feet] ISO Speed 100 200 400/Auto 800 1600 EF - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 59
flash range. In bright light, decrease the ISO speed. If the exposure setting in the viewfinder blinks, decrease the ISO speed. Detach the lens hood On/Off], then press . Select [On], then press . For flash photography, when you press the shutter button halfway, the red-eye reduction lamp - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 60
as group photos, animals, and sports. 1 Press the button. X [AF mode] will appear. 2 Select the AF mode. Press the key to select the AF mode, then press . 3 Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. The camera will then autofocus in the - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 61
covering the closest subject will be selected to focus. Therefore, the camera sometimes may not focus the subject you want. With the (Program set. 2 Select the AF point. Press the key to select the AF point. While looking at the viewfinder, you can select the AF point by turning the dial - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 62
the center AF point. The center AF point focuses the best among the nine AF points. Also, with a fast lens from f/1.0 to f/2.8, high-precision focusing takes effect with the center AF point. To make it easier to focus a moving subject, set the camera to automatic AF point selection and AI Servo AF - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 63
For moving subject: When AI Servo AF is 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 shooting speed may become slower depending on the subject and the lens used. 63 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 64
and Creative Zone modes. In the Basic Zone modes, 1 and 1+73 will not be displayed as an option. Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings Quality Pixels File Size Possible (Approx. MB) Shots Maximum Burst 73 High Approx. 12.2 4.3 460 53 83 quality megapixels (12M) 2.2 880 880 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 65
matching the paper size for printing. Paper size A3 (42x29.7cm/16.5x11.7in.) 73 A4 (29.7x21cm/ 83 11.7x8.3in.) 74 1 1+73 76 84 86 Refer to the diagram on the left when choosing the image-recording quality. If you want to crop the image, selecting a higher quality (more pixels) such as 73 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 66
3 Setting the Image-recording Quality About 1 1 is the raw data before it is made into a 73 or other images. Although 1 images require software like Digital Photo Professional (provided) so they can be displayed on the computer, they also offer flexibility for image adjustments possible only with 1. - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 67
select the Picture Style, then press . 3 Take the picture. Focus and press the shutter button completely. The picture will be taken with image looks slightly sharp and crisp. Effective for close-ups of women or children. This Picture Style is also selected automatically when the Mode Dial is set - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 68
. Other than with 1, the black-and-white image cannot be reverted to color. If you want to later shoot pictures in color, make sure the [Monochrome] setting has been canceled. When [Monochrome] is selected, will appear in the viewfinder. W User Def. 1-3 You can register your own Picture Style - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 69
Styles. All the functions introduced in this chapter can also be used with the (Program AE) mode introduced in Chapter 3. About the Main Dial Pointer The pointer icon < > displayed together with the shutter speed, aperture setting, or exposure compensation amount indicates that you can turn the - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 70
the desired shutter speed. See "Shooting Tips" for advice on setting the shutter speed. Turning the dial to the right sets a faster shutter speed, and turning it to the left sets a slower one. 3 Take the picture. When you focus and press the shutter button completely, the picture will be taken - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 71
sensor). If you exceed the adjustable aperture range, the aperture display will blink to indicate that the standard exposure cannot be obtained. If the exposure will be too dark, the lowest aperture will blink. If this happens, turn the dial to the left to set a slower shutter speed or increase - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 72
-priority AE) to adjust the depth of field (range of acceptable focus). * stands for Aperture value which is the size of the diaphragm hole inside the lens. Blurred background Sharp foreground and background 1 Set the Mode Dial to . 2 Set the desired aperture. The higher the aperture, the - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 73
camera steady or use a tripod. The depth of field depends not only on the aperture, but also the lens and subject distance. Since wide-angle lenses have a wide depth of field, you need not set of light reaching the image sensor). If you exceed the adjustable shutter speed range, the shutter speed - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 74
the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu's [Flash sync. speed in Av mode] (p.154) and set it to [1: 1/ 200sec. (fixed)]. Depth-of-Field PreviewN Press the depth-of-field preview button to stop down to the current aperture setting. You can check the depth of field (range of acceptable focus) through the - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 75
move. You can decide which exposure level to set. Bulb Exposures In step 2, turn the dial left to set . A bulb exposure keeps the shutter produce more noise than usual, the image will look rough or grainy. You can reduce this noise by setting the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu's [Long - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 76
set automatically. * stands for Auto-Depth of field. This mode sets the depth of field automatically. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . 2 Focus cannot be obtained. Either use a wide-angle lens or move farther away from the subjects. A slow shutter speed has been set. Use a tripod. I want to use flash - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 77
subjects. The camera sets the exposure automatically to suit the scene. This metering mode is set automatically in the specific part of the subject or scene. The gray area in the left figure is where the metering is weighted to obtain the standard exposure. This metering mode is for advanced users - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 78
is used to alter the standard exposure set by the camera. You can make the image look brighter (increased exposure) or darker (decreased exposure). This feature can be used in the Creative Zone modes (except ). The exposure compensation setting will not be automatically canceled when you - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 79
exp comp]. Under the [2] tab, select [Flash exp comp], then press . 2 Set the exposure compensation amount. To make the flash exposure brighter, press the key. Or making it darker If the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu's [Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.156) is set to [0: Enable], the exposure - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 80
the AEB amount. Press the key to set the AEB amount, then press . When you press the shutter button halfway, the AEB amount will be displayed on the LCD monitor. 3 Take the picture. Focus and press the shutter button completely. The three bracketed shots will be taken in this sequence - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 81
self-timer or wireless remote control. With the self-timer or wireless remote control, the three bracketed shots will be taken continuously. Neither flash nor bulb exposures can be used with AEB. If the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu's [Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.156) is set to [0: Enable], the - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 82
and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test shots. To customize [Monochrome], see page 84. 1 Select [Picture Style]. Under the button. X The Detail set. screen will appear. 3 Select a parameter. Select a parameter such as [Sharpness], then press . 4 Set the parameter. Press the - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 83
Customizing the Picture StyleN 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 image - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 84
A Customizing the 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. Filter Effect With a filter effect applied to a monochrome image, you can make white clouds or - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 85
as desired and register it under [User Def. 1], [User Def. 2], or [User Def. 3]. You can create Picture Styles whose parameter settings such as for sharpness and contrast are different. You can also select a Picture Style already set with the provided software. 1 Select [Picture Style]. Under the - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 86
, see "Customizing the Picture Style" on pages 82-84. Press the button to register the new Picture Style. The Picture Style selection screen will then reappear. X The base Picture Style will be indicated on the right of [User Def. *]. X The name of the Picture Style having any modified settings - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 87
the Color SpaceN The color space refers to the range of reproducible colors. With this camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB. For normal images, sRGB is recommended. In the Basic Zone modes, sRGB is set automatically. 1 Select [Color space]. Under the [2] tab - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 88
77) AF Point Selection Method Automatic Selection Manual Selection q* AE lock is applied at the AF AE lock is applied at the point that achieved focus. selected AF point. wre AE lock is applied at the center AF point. * When the lens' focus mode switch is set to , AE lock is applied at - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 89
locks the flash exposure setting over the desired area halfway and look in the viewfinder to check that the icon is lit. 2 Focus the subject. 3 Press the button. (8) Aim the viewfinder center over the and beyond the effective range of the flash, the icon will blink. Get closer to the subject - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 90
Balance Custom white balance enables you to manually set the white balance for 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 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 91
the White BalanceN 2 Select [Custom WB]. Under the [2] tab, select [Custom WB], then press . X The SET 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, select [OK] and the data will be imported - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 92
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 . X The WB correction/WB bracketing screen will appear. Sample setting: A2, G1 2 Set the - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 93
and the number of possible shots will also decrease to one-third the normal number. If the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu's [High ISO speed noise reduction] (p.155) is set to [1: On], WB bracketing will not be possible. Since three images are recorded for one shot, the card will take longer to - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 94
Preventing Camera ShakeN The camera's mechanical shake caused by the reflex mirror action can affect images taken with a super telephoto lens or close-up (macro) lens. In such cases, mirror lockup is effective. Mirror lockup is enabled by selecting [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] and setting [Mirror - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 95
blurred images. About Remote Live View Shooting With the provided software installed in the personal computer, you can connect the camera to the personal computer and shoot remotely while viewing the computer screen instead of the camera's viewfinder. For details, see the Software Instruction Manual - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 96
Preparing for Live View ShootingN Set the camera for Live View shooting. 1 Set the shooting mode. Set the shooting mode to a Creative Zone mode. Live View shooting does not work in Basic Zone modes. 2 Select [Live View function settings]. Under the [6] tab, select [Live View function settings], then - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 97
for Live View ShootingN During Live View shooting, do not point the camera toward the sun. The sun's heat can damage the camera's internal components. Live View shooting will disable a few Custom Function settings. (p.153) Under low light or bright light conditions, the Live View image might - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 98
Although autofocus can be used (p.102, 104), magnifying the image and focusing manually is recommended for precise focusing. Magnifying the Image for Manual Focusing 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to . Turn the lens focusing ring to focus roughly. Magnification: 10x 2 Move the focusing frame - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 99
on the LCD monitor. X After the image review ends, the camera will return to Live View shooting automatically. 3 Exit Live View shooting. With the Live View image displayed, press . About the Shooting Settings will be the same as using . You can set the ISO speed, white balance, and - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 100
figures above are based on a fully-charged LP-E5 battery and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards. Autofocusing will decrease the number of possible shots. When you use Live View shooting for a long period, the camera's internal temperature may increase and it can degrade - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 101
the information display will change. Drive mode White balance Picture Style Image-recording quality Live View exposure simulation AE lock Shutter speed Flash-ready Aperture Histogram (Brightness/RGB) Focusing frame Battery check ISO speed Shots remaining Flash exposure compensation Exposure level - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 102
the same as using AF (p.60, 61) as usual with the dedicated AF sensor. Although you can focus the desired area quickly, the Live View image will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation. Set to Quick mode, the lens focus mode switch to , and the AF mode to . 1 Select the AF point for - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 103
when the camera returns to the Live View image display (step 4), so you cannot focus the moving subject. If you want AF and AE lock to work separately, select the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu's [Shutter/AE lock button] (p.158) and set it to [1: AE lock/AF]. AF is not possible with Remote Switch - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 104
the lens focus mode switch to . 1 Display the Live View image. Press . X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. When Live mode is set, the AF point < > will be displayed. 2 Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the button to autofocus. X When focus is - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 105
Live View shooting and resume Live View shooting under the actual light source to be used. Check that the flickering has stopped, then autofocus. If you autofocus in the full view, then magnify the image, the focus might be off. The AF-assist beam will not be emitted. AF is not possible with Remote - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 106
Using AF to FocusN With Live mode, AF can fail to achieve focus in the following cases: Low-contrast subject to camera shake or subject blur. A subject approaching or leaving the camera. When AF is used for an extremely out-of-focus subject. When shooting a soft-focus image with a soft-focus lens. - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 107
110) Auto Image Rotation (p.112) Checking Camera Function Settings (p.113) Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings (p.114) Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically (p.115) Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color (p.115) Flash Control (p.116) Automatic Sensor Cleaning (p.118 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 108
can be set. If [Off] is set, the image review will not be displayed. If [Hold] is set, the image review will be displayed up until the [Auto power off] time. The LCD monitor display will turn off when your eye nears the viewfinder eyepiece, press the shutter button, or do any camera operation. Under - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 109
set, either turn off the camera yourself or press the button to turn off the shooting settings display to save battery power. If [Off] has been set and the camera is the exposure of an image, prevent the ambient light from affecting the reviewed image. Also, setting the LCD monitor brightness - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 110
to 9999 in one folder in your personal computer. However, if the replacement card contains images recorded previously, the file 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 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 111
images according to cards. However, if the replacement card contains images recorded previously, the file numbering of the new images might continue from the file numbering of the existing images folders for the images taken yesterday and the ones taken today, for example. After the manual reset, the - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 112
review immediately after it is captured. The vertical image is rotated only for playback. [OnPD] is set, but the image does not rotate during playback. Auto rotate will not work with vertical images captured while [Auto rotate] was set to [Off]. Also, if the vertical image is taken while the camera - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 113
to return to the menu. Press the shutter button halfway to return to the shooting settings display. Settings Display Card remaining capacity Color space (p.87) WB correction (p.92)/ WB bracketing (p.93) Live View shooting (p.95) Red-eye reduction (p.59) Auto rotate display (p.112) LCD monitor auto - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 114
sRGB Q (Auto WB) AEB Canceled WB correction Canceled Flash exposure compensation 0 (Zero) Live View shooting Disable WB bracketing Canceled Picture Style Standard * The white balance data (p.90) obtained from the custom white balance and the Dust Delete Data (p.119) will be erased. 114 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 115
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 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 116
to EX-series Speedlites whose functions can be set with the camera. Select [Flash control]. Under the [6] tab, select [Flash control], then press . X The flash control screen will appear. [Flash firing] Normally, set this to [Enable]. If [Disable] is set, both the built-in flash and external - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 117
is for advanced users. Setting the External Speedlites Select either [External flash func. setting] or [External flash C.Fn setting]. For details on which external Speedlite settings the camera can set, see the compatible EX-series (such as the 580EX II) Speedlite's instruction manual. Attach the - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 118
you set the power switch to or , the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to automatically shake off the dust on the front of the sensor. Normally, you need not be aware of this operation. However, you can execute the sensor cleaning at anytime as well as disable it. Cleaning the Sensor Now - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 119
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 50mm or longer. Set the lens focus mode switch to - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 120
shoot, you should update the Dust Delete Data by obtaining it again. For erasing dust spots automatically with the bundled software, see the Software Instruction Manual in the CD-ROM. The Dust Delete Data appended to the image is so small that it hardly affects the image file size. Be sure to - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 121
open. 4 End the cleaning. Set the power switch to . For the power source, using the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5 (sold separately) is recommended. If you use the battery, make sure it is fully recharged. If a battery grip with size-AA batteries is attached, manual sensor cleaning will not be possible - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 122
Opening the battery compartment cover. • Opening the card slot cover. The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. Clean the sensor with care. Use a plain blower without any brush attached. A brush can scratch the sensor. Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 123
This chapter explains features related to viewing images. Learn more about image playback as discussed in chapter 2 "Basic Shooting and Image Playback" and how to view images on a TV set. You can also erase images. About images taken with another camera: The camera might not be able to properly - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 124
in a blue frame. Press the button again to switch to the 9-image index display. Î Î 2 Select the image. Turn the dial to select an adjacent image. Press the key to move the blue frame to select another image. Press the button to display the selected image at full view. 124 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 125
location are indicated. Jump method Press the key to select the Image location jump method among [1 image/10 images/100 images/Date], then press . 2 Browse by jumping. During image playback, turn the dial. X The jump display will proceed according to the selected jump method. For - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 126
press the button. You can turn the dial to view another image with the magnification maintained. Magnified view is not possible during the image review immediately after the image is taken. b Rotating the Image 1 Select [Rotate]. Under the [3] tab, select [Rotate], then press . 2 Select - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 127
auto play, press . During pause, [ ] will be displayed on the upper left of the image. Press Ð again to resume the auto play. 3 Stop the auto play. To stop pause, you can press the key to view another image. During auto play, auto power off will not work. The display time may - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 128
on TV With the video cable provided with the camera, you can connect the camera to a TV set and view images on the TV screen. Turn off the camera and the television before connecting them. 1 Connect the camera to the TV. Open the camera's terminal cover. Use the video cable (provided) to connect the - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 129
prevents it from being erased accidentally. 1 Select [Protect images]. Under the [3] tab, select [Protect images], then press . X The protect setting screen will appear. Image protect icon 2 Protect the image. Press the key to select the image to be protected, then press . X When an - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 130
at one time. On the [3 Erase images] menu, select [Select and erase images]. With the key, checkmark the images to be erased. Then press the button. 3 Erasing All Images in the Card When the [3 Erase images] menu is set to [All images on card], all the images in the card will be erased - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 131
mode Picture Style and settings ISO speed Image-recording quality Playback number/ Total images recorded White balance White balance correction Color space Date and time Original decision (image verification) data appended File size * With 1+73 images, the JPEG file size is displayed. About the - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 132
Display This histogram is a graph showing the Sample Histograms distribution of the image's brightness level. The horizontal axis indicates the many pixels on the Bright image right, the highlight detail will be lost. The gradation in-between will be reproduced. By checking the image and - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 133
on using your Canon camera with various printers, such as which paper types to use. http://canon.com/pictbridge/ Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (p.143) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) enables you to print images recorded in the card according to your printing instructions such as the - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 134
. For details, see the printer's instruction manual. 3 Connect the camera to the printer. Use the interface cable that came 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 camera. To connect to the printer, refer - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 135
sure it is fully charged. With a fully charged battery, printing up to about 6 hours is possible. Before disconnecting the cable, turn off the camera and printer first. Hold the plug (not the cord) to pull out the cable. For direct printing, using AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5 (sold separately) to power the - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 136
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. Press the key to select - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 137
On A4 or Letter size paper, 20 or 35 thumbnails of the images ordered through DPOF will be printed. • [20-upc] will have the shooting information* imprinted. Default The page layout will vary depending on the printer type or its settings. * From the Exif data, the camera name, lens name, shooting - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 138
on the printer. For details, see the printer's instruction manual. * The screen display may differ depending on the printer. * When you change the printing effects, it is reflected in the image displayed on the upper left. Note that the printed image might look slightly different from the displayed - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 139
printing effects and other options are the 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 size and image-recording quality, it may take some time for the printing to - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 140
in backlit conditions which can make the subject's face look dark. When [On] is set, the face will be brightened for printing. Red-eye corr. Effective in flash images where the subject has red eye. When [On] is set, the red eye will be corrected for printing. 140 The [kBrightener] and [Red-eye - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 141
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 screen, select [Trimming]. 2 Set the trimming frame size, position, and proportion. The image area within the trimming frame will be printed - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 142
on the print. While trimming the image, look at the camera's LCD monitor. If you look at the image on a TV screen, 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 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 143
W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Set the print type, date imprinting, and file No. imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cannot be set individually for each image.) Setting the Printing Options 1 Select [Print order]. X Under the [3] tab, select [Print - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 144
be able to print the images as you specified. If this happens with your printer, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Or check with your photofinisher about compatibility when ordering prints. Do not insert into the camera a card whose print order was set by a different camera and then try to - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 145
by one. Press the button to display the three-image view. To return to the singleimage display, press the button. After completing the print order, press the button to save the print order to the card. [Standard] [Both] Press the key to set the number of copies to be printed for the - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 146
camera is connected to the printer and printing is possible. 4 Set the [Paper settings]. (p.136) Set the printing effects (p.138) if necessary. 5 Select [OK]. Before printing, be sure to set the paper size images selected for the print order. For index printing, you changed the paper settings before - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 147
software (EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk/CD-ROM) in the personal computer. For instructions on how to install the software, see "CD-ROM Guide." Preparation for Image Transfer 1 Connect the camera to the personal computer. Turn off the camera's power switch before connecting it. Use the interface cable - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 148
is displayed. If the [EOS Utility] screen does not appear, see Software Instruction Manual in the CD-ROM. Before disconnecting the cable, turn off the camera. Pull out the cable by grasping the plug (instead of the cord). Transferring Images to a Personal Computer The images sent to the personal - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 149
button, the confirmation dialog will appear. Select [OK], then press to start the transfer. RAW images cannot be transferred as wallpaper. 3 Selecting the Images to be Transferred You select the image to be transferred to the personal computer one by one. 1 Select [Transfer order]. Under the - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 150
select [Clear all on card] and press , all your image selections for transfer will be canceled. 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 in the transfer order might all be overwritten. Also - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 151
9 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. 151 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 152
the key to select the number of the Custom Function to be set, then press . 3 Change the setting as desired. Press the key to select the desired setting (number), then press . Repeat steps 2 and 3 if you want to set other Custom Functions. At the bottom of the screen, the current - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 153
Fn III: Auto focus/Drive 7 AF-assist beam firing 8 AF during Live View shooting 9 Mirror lockup C.Fn IV: Operation/Others 10 Shutter/AE lock button 11 SET button when shooting 12 LCD display when power ON 13 Add original decision data p.154 p.155 p.156 p.157 p.158 p.159 The Custom Functions whose - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 154
Exposure, C.Fn II: Image, C.Fn III: Auto focus/Drive, C.Fn IV: Operation/Others. C.Fn I: Exposure C.Fn-1 Exposure level increments 0: 1/3-stop 1: 1/2-stop Sets 1/2-stop increments for the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, AEB, etc. Effective when you prefer to control the exposure in - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 155
[Auto] setting. With setting 2, if a long exposure is made during Live View shooting, the LCD monitor will not display anything (no Live View image display) while . With setting 1, the maximum burst for continuous shooting will greatly decrease. White balance bracketing will also be disabled. 155 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 156
3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn-5 Highlight tone priority 0: Disable 1: Enable Improves the highlight detail. The dynamic range is expanded from the standard 18% gray to bright highlights. The gradation between the grays and highlights becomes smoother. With setting 1, noise in the shadow areas may - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 157
dedicated Speedlite's [AF-assist beam firing] Custom Function is set to [Disabled], the Speedlite will not emit the AF-assist beam even if the camera's C.Fn-7-0/2 is set. C.Fn-8 AF during Live View shooting When 1 or 2 is set, AF will be possible during Live View shooting. For details, see pages 102 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 158
You can assign a frequently-used function to . When the camera is ready to shoot, you can press . 0: Normal (disabled) 1: Change quality After pressing , look at the LCD monitor and press the key to set the image-recording quality directly. 2: Flash exposure compensation When you press - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 159
3 Custom Function SettingsN If the [Live View shoot.] menu has been set to [Enable], the Live View shooting will override any setting from 1 to 4. When the camera is ready to shoot, pressing will show the Live View image instead. C.Fn-12 LCD display when power ON 0: Display When the power switch - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 160
My MenuN For faster access, you can register up to six menus 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 Register the desired menus - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 161
10 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 things. 161 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 162
. (p.46) (2) Set the lens focus mode switch to and focus manually. If an Extender (sold separately) is attached and the maximum aperture of the lens is f/5.6 or smaller (larger f/number), AF will not be possible (except Live mode AF). For details, see the Extender's instruction manual. For the - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 163
Kit ACK-E5 (sold separately), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level. 1 Connect the power cord. Connect the power cord as shown in the illustration. After using the camera the power cord while the camera's power switch is set to . 163 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 164
trips the shutter after a 2-sec. delay. RC-1 RC-5 Remote control sensor Set the self-timer to . (p.53) Point the remote controller toward the camera's remote control sensor and press the transmit button. X The camera will autofocus. X When focus is achieved, the self-timer lamp will light and - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 165
Remote Control Shooting Using the Eyepiece Cover If you take a picture without looking at the viewfinder, light entering the eyepiece can throw off the exposure. To prevent this, use the eyepiece cover attached to the camera strap. 1 Remove the eyecup. Push the bottom of the eyecup upward. 2 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 166
attached to the camera, almost all the autoflash control is done by the camera. In other words, it is like a highoutput 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 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 167
to make sure it synchronizes properly with the camera. Cautions for Live View shooting A non-Canon flash will not fire during Live View shooting. If the camera is used with a flash unit or flash accessory dedicated to another camera brand, the camera may not operate properly and malfunction may - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 168
1/3-stop increments, ±2 stops 80 Flash exp comp 1/3-stop increments, ±2 stops 79 Custom WB Manual setting of white balance 90 WB SHIFT/BKT WB correction: White balance correction WB-BKT: White balance bracketing 92 93 Color space sRGB / Adobe RGB 87 Picture Style Standard / Portrait - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 169
., sec.) 29 Language Select the interface language 30 Video system NTSC / PAL 128 Auto cleaning / Clean now 118 Sensor cleaning Clean manually 121 Live View function settings Live View shooting / Grid display / Metering timer 96 Flash control Flash firing / Built-in flash function - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 170
White balance Preset WB kkkkk Custom WB kkkkk WB correction kkkkk WB bracketing kkkkk Auto Lighting Optimizer o o o o o o o k k k k k One-Shot ooo o kkkko AI Servo o kkkk AI Focus o AF okkkk AF point Auto o o o o o o o k k k k o selection Manual kkkk AF-assist beam - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 171
-timer/ Remote control k k k k k k k k k k k k 2 sec. self-timer kkkkk Continuous shots after self-timer kkkkkkkkkkkk Auto oo o o Built-in flash Manual kkkkk Flash off o o o Red-eye reduction k k k k kkkkk FE lock Flash exposure compensation Live View shooting kkkkk - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 172
Troubleshooting Guide If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. Power The camera does not operate even when the power switch is set to . The battery is not - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 173
may seem slow or it might look black. It will return to normal at room temperature. The image is out of focus. Set the lens focus mode switch to . (p.33) To prevent camera shake, hold the camera still and press the shutter button gently. (p.36, 37) The card cannot be used. If a card error - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 174
. The correct date and time has not been set. (p.29) No image appears on the TV screen. Make sure the video cable plug is connected all the way in. (p.128) Set the video OUT format (NTSC/PAL) to the same video format as the TV. (p.169) Use the video cable that came with the camera. (p.128) 174 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 175
Error code Countermeasures If there is a problem with the camera, an error message appears. Follow the onscreen instructions. To recover from the error screen, turn the power switch off and on, or remove and reinstall the battery. If error 02 (Card problem) is displayed, remove and reinstall the - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 176
Lenses Bundled Accessories Eyecup Ef Angle Finder C Wide Strap EW-100DB lll Semi Hard Case EH19-L Battery Pack LP-E5 Battery Grip BG-E5 Battery Charger LC-E5 or LC-E5E Battery Magazine BGM-E5L for two LP-E5 battery packs 176 Battery Magazine BGM-E5A for size-AA batteries AC Adapter Kit - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 177
System Map Remote Controller RC-1 Remote Controller Remote Switch RC-5 RS-60E3 EF lenses EF-S lenses Video Cable VC-100 EOS DIGITAL Software Instruction Solution Disk Manual Interface Cable IFC-200U Interface Cable IFC-500U Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3 Card reader SD memory card - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 178
Specifications • Type Type: Recording media: Image sensor size: Compatible lenses: Lens mount: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash SD memory card, SDHC memory card 22.2 mm x 14.8 mm Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6 times - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 179
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button • Autofocus Type: TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection AF points: 9 AF points Metering range: EV -0.5 - 18 (at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100) Focus modes: One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF) AF point selection: Automatic - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 180
Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5 • Built-in Flash Type: Flash metering: Guide No.: Recycle time: Flash-ready indicator: Flash coverage: Retractable, auto pop-up flash E-TTL II autoflash 13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet) Approx. 3 sec. Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder 17mm lens angle of view 180 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 181
image-recording quality, etc. • Live View Functions Shooting modes: (1) Live View shooting (2) Remote Live View shooting (with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility) Focusing: Manual focus Autofocus (Quick mode, Live mode) Metering modes: Evaluative metering with the image sensor - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 182
USB terminal: Video OUT terminal: For personal computer communication and direct printing (Hi-Speed USB) NTSC/PAL selectable • Power Source Battery: Battery Pack LP-E5 (Quantity 1) * AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5 * With Battery Grip BG-E5, size-AA batteries can be used - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 183
Specifications Battery life: [Number of shots • approx.] Temperature Shooting Conditions No Flash 50% Flash Use At 23°C / 73°F 600 500 At 0°C / 32°F 500 400 * With fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E5 * The figures above are based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 184
aperture: f/22 - 36 Closest focusing distance: 0.25 m / 0.82 ft. (From image sensor plane) Max. magnification: 0.34x (at 55 mm) Field of view: 207 x 134 - 67 x 45 mm / 8.1 x 5.3 - 2.6 x 1.8 in. (at 0.25 m) Image Stabilizer: Lens shift type Filter size: 58 mm Max. diameter x length - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 185
Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft 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 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 186
pack outside the allowable ambient temperature range of 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F). Also, do not exceed the recharging time. - Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera, accessories, connecting cables, etc. • Keep the back-up battery away from children. If - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 187
the tripod is sturdy enough to support the camera and lens. • Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera under the sun without the lens cap attached. Otherwise, the lens may concentrate the sun's rays and cause a fire. • Do not cover or wrap the battery-recharging apparatus with a cloth. Doing so - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 188
instructions on, the user is encouraged cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limitsfor radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 189
shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION Unless otherwise stated in this manual, there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified serviceman. USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 190
MEMO 190 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 191
of vertical image .........112 Autofocus J Focusing Av (Aperture-priority AE 72 B Basic shooting 43 Battery J Power Battery check 28 Beeper 108 Black-and-white image 69 Bracketing 80, 93 Bulb 75 Noise reduction 155 C Camera Clear camera settings 114 Holding the camera 36 Camera shake 35 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 192
Number 110 Size 64 File number 110 Continuous / Auto reset / Manual reset Filter effect 84 Flash 58 2nd-curtain sync 116 Effective range 58 External 45 Beeper 108 Difficult-to-focus subjects ......... 162 Live View shooting 98, 102 Manual focusing 62 Out of focus 45, 162 Recompose 46 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 193
42 Image playback 54 Menu operation 38 Off 42, 115 Screen color 115 Lens 16, 33 Live View shooting 95 Autofocus 102, 157 Possible shots 100 Long exposures J Bulb Low level format 41 M M (Manual exposure 75 Magnified view 98, 126 Malfunction 172 Manual exposure 75 Manual focusing 62 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 194
) data 159 Overseas (charger 25 P P (Program AE 56 Paper settings (printing 136 Partial metering 77 Personal computer Image transfer 147 Wallpaper 149 194 PictBridge 133 Picture Style Customize 82 Selection 67 User defined 85 Pixel count selection 64 Playback J Image Portrait 47, 51 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 195
Index Remote control shooting 164 Revert to default settings 114 Rotate (image 112, 126 S Safety warnings 186 Saturation 83 SD card J Card Self-timer 53 Sensor J Image sensor Sepia (Monochrome 84 Servo AF 60 Sharpness 83 Shooting information display.........131 Shooting mode 20 A-DEP 76 - Canon 9320A010 | EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D Instruction Manual - Page 196
2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8011, Japan This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of February 2008. For information on the camera's compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. CT1-1020-000 © CANON INC. 2008 PRINTED IN JAPAN
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