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- Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
The "Quick Reference Guide" is included at the end of this manual. E INSTRUCTION MANUAL - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 2
Introduction The EOS REBEL SL1/EOS 100D is a high-performance, digital singlelens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail Manual while Using the Camera to Further Familiarize Yourself with the Camera With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have captured. While reading this manual - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 3
camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity: • SD memory cards • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* * UHS-I cards supported If you want to shoot still photos while shooting a movie, you manual, "card" refers to SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, and SDXC memory cards. * The camera - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 4
, contact your dealer. Camera (with eyecup and body cap) Battery Pack LP-E12 (with protective cover) Battery Charger LC-E12/LC-E12E* Wide Strap EW-300D Interface Cable * Battery Charger LC-E12 or LC-E12E is provided. (The LC-E12E comes with a power cord.) The Instruction Manuals and CD-ROMs - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 5
in PDF: • Camera Instruction Manual (Detailed version) • Quick Reference Guide Software Instruction Manual CD-ROM Contains instruction manuals in PDF for the software in the Software CD-ROM. * Instructions for viewing the Instruction Manual CD-ROMs are on pages 362-363. Software CD-ROM (EOS DIGITAL - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 6
Start Guide 1 Insert the battery (p.32). To charge the battery, see page 30. 2 Insert a card (p.32). With the card's label facing toward the back of the camera, insert it into the card slot. 3 White index Red index Attach the lens (p.40). Align the lens' white or red index with the camera - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 7
subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus the subject. If necessary, the built-in flash will be raised automatically. 8 Take the picture (p.43). Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. 9 Review the picture (p.217). The captured image will be - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 8
. : Problem-solving advice. Basic Assumptions All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch is (p.35). It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are set to their defaults. The illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the EF-S18-55mm - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 9
Chapters For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera's basic operations and shooting procedures. Introduction 2 1 Customizing the Camera 297 12 Reference 307 13 Viewing the CD-ROM Instruction Manuals / Downloading Images to Your Computer 361 14 Quick Reference Guide and - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 10
Contents at a Glance Shooting Shoot automatically Î p.57-79 (Basic Zone modes) Shoot continuously Î p.108 (i Continuous shooting) Take a picture of yourself in a group Îp.110 (j Self-timer) Freeze the action Blur the action Îp.114 (s Shutter-priority AE) Blur the background Îp.64 (C - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 11
selection) Îp.71, 104 (AI Servo AF) Playback View the images on the camera Îp.89 (x Playback) Search for pictures quickly Rate images Îp.242 (H Index display) and movies Îp.258 (Slide show) View the photos or movies on a TV set Îp.262 (Video OUT) Adjust the LCD monitor brightness Îp.218 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 12
AF operation AF point selection Manual focusing Î p.103 Î p.105 Î p.107 Drive Drive mode Continuous shooting Self-timer Maximum burst Î p.108 Î p.108 Î p.110 Î p.96 Shooting Shooting mode ISO speed Feature guide Bulb Mirror lockup Metering mode Remote control Quick Control Î p.26 Î p.98 Î p.52 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 13
Manual exposure Still photo shooting Quick Control Miniature Effect Movies Video snapshot Î p.181 Î p.207 Î p.210 Î p.209 Î p.185 Î p.190 Î p.192 Î p.195 Î p.197 Playback Image review 298 My Menu Î p.305 Software Downloading images to a computer Î p.364 Software instruction manualÎ p.368 13 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 14
Cards 3 Item Check List 4 Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs 5 Quick Start Guide 6 Conventions Used in this Manual 8 Chapters 9 Contents at a Glance 10 Index to Features 12 Handling Precautions 20 Nomenclature 22 1 Getting Started 29 Charging the Battery 30 Installing and Removing - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 15
With a Tripod 76 F Shooting Night Scenes (Handheld 77 G Shooting Backlit Scenes 78 Q Quick Control 80 Shoot by Ambience Selection 82 Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type 86 x Image Playback 89 103 S Selecting the AF Point 105 Subjects Difficult to Focus 107 MF: Manual Focus 107 15 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 16
Field 116 Depth of Field Preview 118 a: Manual Exposure 119 q Changing the Metering Mode )..... 140 Matching the Light Source (White Balance 142 u Adjusting the Color Reproduction Range (Color Space 146 Mirror Lockup to Reduce Camera Shake 147 5 Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 17
181 k Shooting Movies 182 Autoexposure Shooting 182 Manual Exposure Shooting 185 Shooting Still Photos 190 Shooting Function Settings 192 Setting the Movie Recording Size 193 Shooting Miniature Effect Movies 195 Shooting Video Snapshots 197 Menu Function Settings 207 7 Handy - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 18
Images Quickly 242 u/y Magnified View 244 d Playing Back with the Touch Screen 245 b Rotating the Image 247 Setting Ratings 248 Q Quick Control for Playback 250 k Enjoying Movies 252 k Playing Movies 254 X Editing a Movie's First and Last Scenes 256 Slide Show (Auto Playback 258 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 19
Mode 316 System Map 322 Menu Settings 324 Troubleshooting Guide 331 Error Codes 343 Specifications 344 Safety Warnings 353 13 Viewing the CD-ROM Instruction Manuals / Downloading Images to Your Computer 361 Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM 362 Downloading Images to - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 20
, and focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest Canon Service Center. Do not touch the camera's electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 21
of the Sensor Besides dust entering the camera from outside, in rare cases lubricant from the camera's internal parts may adhere to the front of the sensor. If visible spots still remain after the automatic sensor cleaning, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended. 21 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 22
pin Red-eye reduction/ Self-timer lamp (p.112/110) Lens release button (p.41) Depth-of-field preview button (p.118) Body cap (p.40) External microphone IN terminal (p.210) Remote control terminal (p.310) Audio/video OUT/ Digital terminal (p.265, 282, 364) HDMI mini OUT terminal - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 23
Playback button (p.89) : Cross keys (p.46) Quick Control button/ Setting button (p.44/46) Access lamp (p.33) DC cord hole (p.308) Card slot/ Battery compartment cover (p.32) Card slot/ Battery compartment cover release lever (p.32) Erase button (p.268) Card slot (p.32 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 24
AF Z AI Servo AF MF Manual Focus Highlight tone priority (p.301) y Flash exposure compensation (p.123) Metering mode (p.121) q Evaluative metering w Partial metering r Spot metering e Center-weighted average metering Quick Control icon (p.44) Battery check (p.36) zxcn White balance (p.142) Q Auto - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 25
Viewfinder Information Spot metering circle Focusing screen Nomenclature AF point activation indicator AF points ISO speed White balance correction AE lock/ AEB in-progress Flash-ready Improper FE lock warning High-speed sync (FP flash) FE lock/FEB in-progress - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 26
. Creative Zone These modes give you more control for shooting various subjects. d : Program AE (p.92) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.114) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.116) a : Manual exposure (p.119) Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. The camera sets everything to suit the subject or - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 27
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, if needed. Battery Charger LC-E12E Charger for Battery Pack LP-E12 (p.30). Battery pack slot Power cord Full-charge - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 28
- Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 29
Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations. Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera's strap mount eyelet from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap's buckle as shown in the illustration. Pull the strap - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 30
. As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely to the charger. To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. LC-E12 LC-E12E 3 Recharge the battery. For LC-E12 As shown by the arrow, flip out the battery charger's prongs and insert the prongs into a power outlet. For - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 31
of its service life. Purchase a new battery. After disconnecting the charger's power plug, do not touch the prongs for at least 3 sec. Do not charge any battery other than a Battery Pack LP-E12. Battery Pack LP-E12 is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with an incompatible battery charger or - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 32
Installing and Removing the Battery and Card Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E12 into the camera. The camera can use an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card (sold separately). UHS-I Speed Class SDHC and SDXC memory cards can also be used. The captured - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 33
After opening the card slot/battery compartment cover, be careful not to swing it back further. Otherwise, the hinge may break. The number of possible shots depends on the remaining capacity of the card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc. Setting [z1: Release shutter without card] to [Disable - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 34
of the following while the access lamp is lit or blinking. Otherwise, it can damage the image data, card, or camera. • Removing the card. • Removing the battery. • Shaking or banging the camera around. If the card already contains recorded images, the image number may not start from 0001 (p.221). If - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 35
Power If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting screen appears, see page 37 to set the date/time/zone. : The camera turns on. You can shoot movies (p.181). : The camera turns on. You can shoot still photos. : The camera is turned off and does not operate. Set to - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 36
the LCD monitor often. The number of possible shots may decrease depending on the actual shooting conditions. The lens operation is powered by the camera's battery. Depending on the lens used, the number of possible shots may be lower. For the number of possible shots with Live View shooting, see - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 37
to the correct time zone for your destination to update the camera's date/time automatically. Note that the date/time appended to recorded images will be based on this date/time setting. Be sure to set the correct date/time. 1 Display the menu screen. Press the button to display the menu screen - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 38
saving time will be set and the menu will reappear. If you store the camera without the battery or if the camera's battery becomes exhausted, the date/time/zone may be reset. If this happens, set the time zone and date/time again. The date/time that was set will start from when you press in step - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 39
3 Selecting the Interface Language 1 Display the menu screen. Press the button to display the menu screen. 2 Under the [52] tab, select [LanguageK]. Press the keys to select the [52] tab. Press the keys to select [LanguageK], then press . 3 Set the desired language. Press the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 40
Attaching and Detaching a Lens The camera is compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses. The camera cannot be used with EF-M lenses. Attaching a Lens 1 Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows. White index 2 Attach the lens. Align the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 41
ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus. While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrows. Turn the lens so may cause loss of vision. When attaching or detaching a lens, set the camera's power switch to . If the front part (focusing ring) of the lens rotates - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 42
Adjustment Lenses (sold separately) is recommended. Holding the Camera To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera against the front of your body. 5. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot slightly ahead of the other. 6. Press the camera against your face and look through - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 43
displayed in the viewfinder (0). Pressing completely This releases the shutter and takes the picture. Preventing Camera Shake Hand-held camera movement during the moment of exposure is called camera shake. It can cause blurred pictures. To prevent camera shake, note the following: • Hold and steady - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 44
screen. 1 Press the button. X The Quick Control screen will appear (7). Basic Zone modes 2 Set the desired function. Press the cross keys to select a function. X The selected function and Feature guide (p.52) will appear. Turn the dial to change the setting. Creative Zone modes 3 Take - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 45
compensation (p.124) Metering mode (p.121) Image-recording quality (p.94) Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.130) White balance bracketing (p.145) * These functions cannot be set with the Quick Control screen. Function Setting Screen Ð Select the desired function and press . The function's setting - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 46
You can set various settings with the menus such as the imagerecording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use the button, cross keys, and button on the back of the camera to operate the menus. button LCD monitor button cross keys Menu Screen The - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 47
. Press the button to display the menu screen. 2 Select a tab. Press the keys to select a tab (group of functions). For example, in this manual, "the [z3] tab" refers to the screen displayed when the third z (Shooting) tab from the left [ ] is selected. 3 Select the desired item. Press - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 48
3 Formatting the Card If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with the camera. When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 49
leaked. Before using a new Eye-Fi card, the software in the card must be installed in your computer. Then format the card with the camera. The card capacity displayed on the card format screen may be smaller than the capacity indicated on the card. This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 50
can switch the LCD monitor screen as follows: Display the shooting settings screen (p.24), turn off the LCD monitor screen, or display the camera settings screen (p.226). Menu Functions Captured Image Appears when you press the button. Press the button again to return to the shooting settings - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 51
, press the button to turn off the LCD monitor. Nearby fluorescent lighting may cause the LCD monitor to turn off. If this occurs, take the camera away from the fluorescent lighting. 51 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 52
for playback, and displays a brief description of that mode, function or option. It also displays a description when you select a function or option on the Quick Control screen. The Feature guide turns off when you tap the description or proceed with the operation. Shooting mode (Sample) Quick - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 53
touch-screen operation is possible, a frame will appear around the icon (except on menu screens). For example, when you tap [Q], the Quick Control screen appears. By tapping [2], you can return to the preceding screen. Operations possible by tapping the screen Setting menu functions after pressing - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 54
possible by dragging your finger on the screen Selecting a menu tab or item after pressing the button Setting a scale control Quick Control Setting functions during Live View shooting Setting functions during movie shooting Playback operations 3 Silencing the Beep during Touch Operations If [z1 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 55
d Using the Touch Screen 3 Setting the Touch Control 1 Select [Touch control]. Under the [53] tab, select [Touch control], then press . 2 Set the Touch control. Select the desired setting, then press . [Standard] is the normal setting. [Sensitive] provides a better touch response than [ - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 56
- Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 57
Mode Dial for best results and how to play back images. With Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot while the camera sets everything automatically (p.81, 316). Also, to prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, advanced shooting function settings cannot be changed. Basic Zone - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 58
A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. It also adjusts focus automatically by detecting whether the subject is still or moving (p.61). 1 Set - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 59
continues to beep softly. (The focus confirmation light does not light up.) It indicates that the camera is focusing continuously on a moving subject. (The focus confirmation light does not light up.) focus mode switch on the lens is set to (manual focus), set it to (autofocus). 59 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 60
picture came out extremely bright. Move further from the subject and shoot. When shooting flash photography, if the subject is too close to the camera, the picture may come out extremely bright (overexposure). In low light, the built-in flash fired a series of flashes. Pressing the shutter button - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 61
Focus lock is also possible in other Basic Zone modes (except ). Shooting a Moving Subject In the mode, if the subject moves (distance to camera changes) while or after you focus, AI Servo AF will take effect to focus the subject continuously. (The beeper will continue beeping softly.) As - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 62
the picture. Press the shutter button completely. X The picture will be taken and the captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor. X After the image review ends, the camera will return to Live View shooting automatically. Press the button to end the Live View shooting. 62 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 63
or use a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to reduce blur caused by camera shake even while handholding the camera. Take portraits without flash. In low-light conditions, tell the subject to keep still until the picture is taken. Any movement by the subject during - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 64
Set the Mode Dial to . 2 Press the button. (7) X The Quick Control screen will appear. 3 Set the desired function. Press the cross keys to select the function. X The selected function and Feature guide (p.52) will appear. Press to set the function. For the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 65
If you set (1), (2) or (3) when the camera is set for Live View shooting, you can [ : Enable]. Tap on [2] to return to the Quick Control screen. You can also press and make the selection. your favorite shooting effects • During the image review immediately after shooting and during playback, the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 66
C Creative Auto Shooting (2) Ambience-based shots • You can choose the ambience you want to convey in your images. • Turn the dial to select the ambience. You can also select it from a list by pressing . For details, see page 82. (3) Background blur • If [OFF] is set, the degree of background - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 67
shots will be taken continuously. You can shoot up to approx. 4 shots per second. Self-timer: 10sec./remote control: The picture is taken 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. A remote controller can also be used. Self-timer: 2 sec.: The picture is taken 2 seconds after you press the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 68
2 Shooting Portraits The (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and hair look softer. Shooting Tips The further the distance between the subject and background, the better. The further the distance between the subject and background, - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 69
breadth to landscapes. Shooting night scenes. The mode is also good for night scenes because it disables the built-in flash. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake. The flash will not fire even in backlit or low-light conditions. 69 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 70
possible to the subject. Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance. Some lenses have indications such as on them. The lens minimum focusing is measured from the (focal plane) mark on the top of the camera to the subject. If you are too close to the subject, the focus - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 71
shutter button, you will be able to maintain autofocusing during continuous shooting of the subject's movement (max. approx. 4 shots per sec.). Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the viewfinder's shutter speed display on the bottom left will blink. Hold the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 72
8: Special Scene Mode The camera will automatically choose the appropriate settings when you select a shooting mode for your subject or scene. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . 2 Press the button. (7) X The Quick Control screen will appear. 3 Select a shooting mode. Press the cross keys to select - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 73
C Shooting Children When you want to continuously focus and shoot children running around, use (Kids). Skin tones will look healthy. Shooting Tips Use the center AF point to focus. Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter button halfway to autofocus. During autofocusing, - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 74
Shooting Tips Change the color tone. You can change [Color tone]. Food photos with a reddish tinge usually make the food look more delicious. To increase shadows. By default, (Flash off) is set. Try to prevent camera shake when shooting in low-light conditions. Since this mode sets the color - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 75
candlelight, use (Candlelight). The candlelight color tones will be retained in the photo. Shooting Tips Use the center AF point to focus. Aim the center AF point in the viewfinder over the subject, then shoot. Prevent camera shake if the shutter speed in the viewfinder blinks. Under low light - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 76
after the shooting to check the image brightness. If the subject looks dark, move nearer and shoot again. Also shoot in another shooting modes. Since camera shake is prone to occur with night shots, shooting also with and is recommended. Tell the subject to keep still even after the flash - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 77
this mode, four shots are aligned and merged into a single image. However, if there is significant misalignment in any of the four shots due to camera shake, they may not align properly in the final image. For shots of people, turn on the flash. If you want to include people in - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 78
having both bright and dark areas, use the (HDR Backlight Control) mode. When you take one picture in this mode, three continuous . However, if there is significant misalignment in any of the three shots due to camera shake, they may not align properly in the final image. Flash shooting is not - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 79
camera, the picture may come out extremely bright (overexposure). If you use flash to shoot a night scene with few lights, the shots may not align correctly. This can result in a blurry photo the flash coverage manually, set it to the wide-angle end. Cautions for (HDR Backlight Control) Note that - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 80
to a Basic Zone mode. 2 Press the button. (7) X The Quick Control screen will appear. 3 Set the functions. Press the cross keys to select (This step is not necessary in the 7 mode.) X The selected function and Feature guide (p.52) will appear. Press the keys or turn the dial to - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 81
Q Quick Control Settable Functions in Basic Zone Modes o: Default setting k: User selectable Function A7C 2 Drive mode u: Single shooting (p.108) i: Continuous shooting oook kkko Self-timer (p.110) Q (10 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 82
, , , or . 2 Display the Live View image. Press the button to display the Live View image (except ). 3 On the Quick Control screen, select the desired ambience. Press the button (7). Press the keys to select [ Standard setting]. [Ambiencebased shots] will appear on - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 83
the ambience setting applied will not look exactly the same as the actual photo. Using flash may minimize the ambience effect. In bright outdoors, the Live LCD monitor may not have exactly the same brightness or ambience as the actual photo. Set [52: LCD brightness] to 4 and look at the Live View - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 84
. Each ambience is a modification of the respective shooting mode's image characteristics. Vivid The subject will look sharp and vivid. It makes the photo look more impressive than with [ Standard setting]. Soft The subject will look softer and more dainty. Good for portraits, pets, flowers, etc - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 85
Shoot by Ambience Selection Brighter The picture will look brighter. Darker The picture will look darker. Monochrome The picture will be monochrome. You can select the monochrome color to be black and white, sepia, or blue. When [Monochrome] is selected, will appear in the viewfinder. 85 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 86
Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type In the , , , , and Basic Zone modes, you can shoot while the settings match the lighting or scene type. Normally, [ Default setting] is adequate, but if the settings match the lighting condition or scene, the picture will look more accurate to your eye - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 87
Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type 3 On the Quick Control screen, select the lighting or scene type. Press the button (7). Press the keys to select [ Default setting]. [Light/scenebased shots] will appear on the screen. - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 88
Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type Lighting or Scene Type Settings Default setting Default setting suited for most subjects. Daylight For subjects under sunlight. Gives more natural-looking blue skies and greenery and reproduces light-colored flowers better. Shade For subjects in the shade. Suitable - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 89
x Image Playback The easiest way to play back images is explained below. For more details on the playback procedure, see page 241. 1 Play back the image. Press the button. X The last captured image or last image played back will appear. 2 Select an image. To view images starting with the last - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 90
- Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 91
and cannot be changed. In the (Program AE) mode, you can set various functions and be more creative. In the mode, the camera sets the shutter speed and aperture automatically to obtain a standard exposure. The difference between the Basic Zone modes and is explained on pages 316-319 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 92
d: Program AE The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject's brightness. This is called Program AE. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . 2 Focus the subject. - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 93
d: Program AE Shooting Tips Change the ISO speed. Use the built-in flash. To match the subject and ambient lighting level, you can change the ISO speed (p.98) or use the built-in flash (p.111). In the mode, the built-in flash will not fire automatically. In indoors or during low light shooting, - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 94
3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality You can select the pixel count and the image quality. Ten imagerecording quality settings are provided: 73, 83, 74, 84, 7a, 8a, b, c, 1+73, 1. 1 Select [Image quality]. Under the [z1] tab, select [Image quality], then press . X [Image quality] will appear. 2 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 95
3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings (Approx.) Image Quality (8) * The file size, possible shots, and maximum burst during continuous shooting are based on Canon's testing standards (3:2 aspect ratio, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style) using an 8 GB - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 96
1+73, or 1 is recommended. b is suitable for playing the image on a digital photo frame. c is suitable for emailing the image or using it on a Web A4 ( The number of possible shots displayed is only approximate. Does the camera display the maximum burst? The maximum burst is displayed in the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 97
be viewed on a computer without the use of software, such as Digital Photo Professional (provided, p.366). However, you can perform various adjustments on be viewed or printed from computers on which the software provided with the camera is not installed. 1 image 73 image 0001 . CR2 0001 . JPG - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 98
dial while viewing the ISO speed setting in the viewfinder. With [AUTO] selected, the ISO speed will be set automatically (p.99). ISO Speed Guide ISO Speed Shooting Situation (No flash) Flash Range ISO 100 - 400 Sunny outdoors The higher the ISO speed, ISO 400 - 1600 Overcast skies or - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 99
maximum ISO speed that can be set differs between still photo shooting and movie shooting (manual exposure), the ISO speed you set may change when you switch from still photo shooting to movie shooting. Even if you switch back to still photo shooting, the ISO speed will not revert to the original - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 100
i: Changing the ISO SpeedN Shooting Mode ISO Speed Setting A/7/C/2/4/5 Automatically set within ISO 100 - 6400 3 Automatically set within ISO 100 - 1600 8 C/ P/ x/ 6/ G F Automatically set within ISO 100 - 6400 Automatically set within ISO 100 - 12800 dsfa*1 With flash Automatically - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 101
A Optimal Image Characteristics for the SubjectN By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics matching your photographic expression or the subject. In Basic Zone modes, you cannot select the Picture Style. 1 Select [Picture Style]. Under the [z3] tab, select [Picture Style], - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 102
of 5200K, the color is adjusted colorimetrically to match the subject's color. Images will appear dull and subdued. V Monochrome Creates black-and-white images. Black-and-white images shot in formats other than 1 cannot be reverted to color. If you want to later shoot pictures in color, make sure - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 103
then autofocus in the selected AF operation. One-Shot AF for Still Subjects Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus only once. When focus is achieved, the dot inside the AF point achieving focus lights up briefly in red, and the focus confirmation - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 104
to AI Servo AF automatically if a still subject starts moving. After the subject is focused in One-Shot AF, if the subject starts moving, the camera will detect the movement, change the AF operation automatically to AI Servo AF, and keep tracking the moving subject. When focus is achieved in the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 105
S Selecting the AF PointN In Basic Zone modes, the camera will normally focus the closest subject automatically. Therefore, it to focus. You can also tap the LCD monitor screen to select the AF point. During manual AF point selection, tapping the [ ] icon at the bottom left of the screen will switch - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 106
sensitive among the nine AF points. To make it easier to focus a moving subject, set the camera to automatic AF point selection and AI Servo AF(p.104) The center AF point will first be used [FlexiZone - Single] during Live View shooting). For details, refer to the Extender's instruction manual. 106 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 107
light Extremely backlit and reflective subjects (Example: Car with a highly reflective body, etc.) Near and far subjects covered by an AF point (Example sharp in the viewfinder. If you press the shutter button halfway during manual focusing, the AF point achieving focus will light up briefly in red, - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 108
Single shooting with less shooting sound than . M : Silent continuous shooting (Max. approx. 2.5 shots/sec.)M Continuous shooting with less shooting sound than . Q : Self-timer: 10sec./remote control l : Self-timer: 2 sec. q : Self-timer: Continuous For self-timer shooting, see page 110. For - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 109
Shot AF]. With Live View shooting, and cannot be set. When the battery level is low, the continuous shooting speed may become slightly slower. In AI Servo conditions, brightness, lens, flash use, etc. * With the following lenses, 4 shots per second is achieved with One-Shot AF and the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 110
-timer mode] will appear. 2 Select the self-timer. Press the keys to select the self-timer, then press . Q: 10-sec. self-timer The remote controller can also be used (p.309). l: 2-sec. self-timer (p.147) q: 10-sec. self-timer plus continuous shots Press the keys to set the number - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 111
- 1/200 sec.) will be set automatically to prevent camera shake. 1 Press the button. In Creative Zone meters/feet] ISO speed (p.98) 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 12800 H: 25600 EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Wide Angle Telephoto 1 - 2.7 / 3.3 - 8.9 1 - 1.7 / 3.3 - 5.6 1 - 3.8 / 3.3 - 12.5 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 112
D Using the Built-in Flash Shooting Tips If the subject is far away, increase the ISO speed (p.98). By increasing the ISO speed, you can extend the 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. - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 113
Advanced Shooting This chapter builds on Chapter 3 and introduces more ways to shoot creatively. The first half of this chapter explains how to use the , , and modes on the Mode Dial. All the functions explained in Chapter 3 can also be used in the , , and modes. To see which - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 114
s: Conveying the Subject's Movement You can either freeze the action or create motion blur with the (Shutter-priority AE) mode on the Mode Dial. * stands for Time value. Blurred motion (Slow shutter speed: 1/30 sec.) Frozen action (Fast shutter speed: 1/2000 sec.) 1 Set the Mode Dial to - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 115
picture. If you use a telephoto lens, hold it steady to prevent camera shake. To blur a flowing river or fountain Use a slow shutter speed of 1/30 sec . or slower. Use a tripod to prevent hand-held camera shake. Set the shutter speed so that the aperture display does not blink. - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 116
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. 116 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 117
as 30 sec. In such cases, increase the ISO speed and hold the camera steady or use a tripod. The depth of field depends not only on the aperture, but also on the lens and on the subject distance. Since wide-angle lenses have a wide depth of field (range of acceptable focus in front of and behind - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 118
background look properly exposed (automatic slow-speed flash sync). If you are handholding the camera, keep it steady to prevent camera shake. Using a tripod is recommended. To prevent a slow shutter speed, under [z2: Flash control], set [Flash sync. speed in Av mode] to [1/200-1/60 sec. auto] or - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 119
. While referring to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder, you can set the exposure as desired. This method is called manual exposure. * stands for Manual. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . 2 Set the ISO speed (p.98). + 3 Set the shutter speed and aperture. To set the shutter - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 120
exposure) to match the manually-set aperture. The shutter sun's heat can damage the camera's internal components. Since bulb remote switch (sold separately, p.310) is recommended. You can also use a remote controller (sold separately, p.309) for bulb shooting. When you press the remote controller - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 121
. Select the desired metering mode, then press . q Evaluative metering This is a general-purpose metering mode suited even for backlit subjects. The camera sets the exposure automatically to suit the scene. w Partial metering Effective when the background is much brighter than the subject due to - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 122
halfway and focus is achieved. In the w (Partial metering), r (Spot metering), and e (Center-weighted average metering) modes, the exposure is set when the photo is taken. (Pressing the shutter button halfway does not lock the exposure.) During Live View shooting, the exposure is set at the moment - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 123
indicator will display or . If you want to set exposure compensation exceeding ±2 stops, setting it with [z2: Expo.comp./AEB] (p.125) or with the Quick Control screen (p.44) is recommended. 123 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 124
not come out as desired. You can set the exposure compensation up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments. 1 Press the button. (7) X The Quick Control screen will appear (p.44). 2 Select [y]. Press the cross keys to select [y*]. X [Flash exposure comp.] will be displayed at the bottom. 3 Set the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 125
3 Auto Exposure BracketingN This feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the exposure automatically (up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments) with three shots as shown below. You can then choose the best exposure. This is called AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). Standard exposure - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 126
in the following sequence: standard exposure, decreased exposure, and increased exposure. Using AEB with the self-timer or a remote controller (sold separately) With the self-timer or a remote control shooting ( or ), you can take three continuous shots after a 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay. With - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 127
button and press the shutter button to take another shot. AE Lock Effects Metering Mode (p.121) AF Point Selection Method(p.105) 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 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 128
proper flash exposure for the subject, you can recompose (put the subject toward the side) and shoot. This feature can also be used with a Canon EXseries Speedlite. * FE stands for Flash Exposure. 1 Press the button. X The built-in flash will rise. Press the shutter button halfway and look in - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 129
A Locking the Flash ExposureN If the subject is too far away and beyond the effective range of the flash, the icon will blink. Move closer to the subject and repeat steps 2 to 4. FE lock is not possible during Live View shooting. If you set [53: Switch S / A button] to [Enable], you can switch - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 130
3 Auto Correction of Brightness and ContrastN If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and contrast can be corrected automatically. This function is called Auto Lighting Optimizer. The default setting is [Standard]. With JPEG images, the correction is applied when the image - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 131
closes and the menu will reappear. [M: Multi Shot Noise Reduction] This applies noise reduction with higher image quality than [High]. For a single photo, four shots are taken continuously and aligned and merged automatically into a single JPEG image. 3 Take the picture. The image will be recorded - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 132
If you play back or directly print a 1+73 or 1 image with the camera, the effect of the high ISO speed noise reduction may look minimal. Check the noise reduction effect or print noise-reduced images with Digital Photo Professional (provided software, p.366). Long Exposure Noise Reduction Noise - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 133
3 Setting Noise ReductionN 2 Set the desired setting. Select the desired setting, then press . X The setting screen closes and the menu will reappear. [Auto] For exposures of 1 sec. or longer, noise reduction is performed automatically if noise typical of long exposures is detected. This [Auto] - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 134
along subject outlines is called chromatic aberration. Both lens aberrations can be corrected. RAW images can be corrected with Digital Photo Professional (provided software, p.366). Peripheral Illumination Correction 1 Select [Lens aberration correction]. Under the [z1] tab, select [Lens aberration - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 135
for continuous shooting will greatly decrease. If you play back a RAW image shot with the chromatic aberration corrected, the image will be displayed on the camera without the chromatic aberration correction applied. Check the chromatic aberration correction with Digital - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 136
the camera. With EOS Utility (provided software), 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, refer to the EOS Utility Instruction Manual (p.368) on the Software Instruction Manual CD - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 137
A Customizing Image CharacteristicsN You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters such as [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test shots. To customize [Monochrome], see page 139. 1 Select [Picture Style]. Under the [z3] tab, select [Picture Style], - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 138
A Customizing Image CharacteristicsN Parameter Settings and Effects Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. To make it less sharp, set it toward the E end. The closer it is to E, the softer the image will look. To make it sharper, set it toward the F end. The closer it is to F, the sharper the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 139
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 green trees stand out more. Filter N: None Ye: Yellow Or: Orange R: Red G: Green Sample Effects Normal black-and - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 140
for parameters such as sharpness and contrast. You can also adjust the parameters of a Picture Style that has been registered to the camera with EOS Utility (provided software, p.366). 1 Select [Picture Style]. Under the [z3] tab, select [Picture Style], then press . X The Picture Style selection - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 141
with a registered Picture Style, follow step 2 on page 101 to select [User Def. *], then shoot. Regarding the procedure to register a Picture Style file to the camera, refer to the EOS Utility Instruction Manual (p.368). 141 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 142
cannot be obtained with , you can select the white balance that matches the light source or set it manually by shooting a white object. 1 Select [White balance]. Under the [z2] tab, select [White balance], then press . 2 Select a white balance setting. Press the keys to select the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 143
processed with a Creative filter, and cropped images. Instead of a white object, a gray chart or 18% gray reflector (commercially available) can produce a more accurate white balance. The personal white balance registered with EOS Utility (provided software, p.366) will be registered under . If - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 144
amount. Pressing the button will cancel all the [WB Shift/Bkt.] settings. Press to exit the setting and return to the menu. When the white balance is corrected, will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor. One level of the blue/amber correction is equivalent to approx - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 145
shots will also decrease to approx. one-third the normal number. You can also set white balance correction and AEB together with white balance bracketing. If you set AEB in combination with white balance bracketing, a total of nine images will be recorded for a single shot. Since three images - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 146
, Adobe RGB, and Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 (Exif 2.21 or higher photo was shot in the Adobe RGB color space, the first character in the file name will be an underscore "_". The ICC profile is not appended. Refer to explanations about the ICC profile in the Software Instruction Manual - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 147
picture is then taken 10 sec. or 2 sec. later. Remote control shooting Since you do not touch the camera when the picture is taken, remote control shooting together with mirror lockup can further prevent camera shake (p.309). With Remote Controller RC-6 (sold separately) set to a 2-sec. delay, press - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 148
). If you let go of the shutter button during the self-timer countdown, there will be a shutter-release sound, but no picture will be taken. Even if you set Drive/self-timer to , , or , the camera will still shoot in single shooting mode. When [z3: High ISO speed NR] is set to - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 149
. Using a tripod is recommended. Remote Live View Shooting With EOS Utility (provided software, p.366) installed in your computer, you can connect the camera to the computer and shoot remotely while viewing the computer screen. For details, refer to the Software Instruction Manual (p.368) on the CD - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 150
taken and the captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor. X After the image review ends, the camera will return to Live View shooting automatically. Press the button to exit the Live and shoot (p.174). You can also use a remote controller (sold separately, p.309) for Live View shooting. 150 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 151
160 150 Low temperatures (0°C / 32°F) 150 140 The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E12 and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards. With a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E12, continuous Live View shooting is possible for approx. 1 hr. 20 min. at - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 152
button, the information display will change. AF point (Quick mode) Battery check Possible shots Shooting mode AF method Drive/self-timer Metering mode exposure compensation Histogram display Auto Lighting Optimizer Quick Control White balance Picture Style Creative filters Eye-Fi card - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 153
Shooting with the LCD Monitor Scene Icons In the shooting mode, the camera will detect the scene type and set everything automatically to suit the scene. conditions apply: The shooting scene is dark, it is a night scene, and the camera is mounted on a tripod. 153 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 154
the lenses below: • EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II • EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II • EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM • EF400mm f/2.8L IS II USM • Image Stabilizer lenses marketed color saturation, and color tone will be reflected. White balance White balance correction Extra Effect Shot (in mode) Creative - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 155
here. Q Quick Control If you press the /self-timer mode, Metering mode, Image-recording quality, White balance, Picture Style, Auto Lighting Optimizer, and Creative filters keys to select a function. X The selected function and Feature guide (p.52) will appear. Press the keys or turn the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 156
Shooting Function Settings 3 Exit the setting. Press to finalize the setting and return to Live View shooting. You can also select [2] to return to Live View shooting. In Creative Zone modes, you can set the ISO speed by pressing the button. With Live View shooting, you cannot set Drive/self - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 157
effect, Art bold effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, or Miniature effect) before shooting. These are called Creative filters Set any shooting mode except , , or . 2 Press the button. X The Quick Control screen will appear. 3 Select [ ]. Press the keys to select [ ] (Creative - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 158
. For the Miniature effect, press , then press the keys to move the white frame to where you want the image to look sharp. 6 Take the picture. X Even if you set Drive/self-timer to or , the camera will still shoot in single shooting mode. You cannot shoot with Creative filters if - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 159
center) or Quick mode (fixed at center AF point). Art bold effect Makes the photo look like an oil painting and the subject look threedimensional. You can adjust the contrast and saturation. Note that the sky, white walls, and similar subjects may not be rendered with a smooth gradation and may look - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 160
Filters Toy camera effect Darkens the photo's corners and applies a color tone that makes it look as if it was shot by a toy camera. You can switch between the white frame's vertical and horizontal orientations. The AF method will be FlexiZone - Single to focus at the center of the white frame. 160 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 161
the AF method. Continuous AF The default setting is [Enable]. The camera focuses the subject continuously to achieve rough focus. This makes it the lens will operate constantly and consume more battery power. This will reduce the number of possible shots (battery life). Also, if the AF method is - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 162
the asterisked aspect ratio is slightly larger than the recorded area. Check the captured images on the LCD monitor when shooting. If you use a different camera to directly print images shot with this camera in the 1:1 aspect ratio, the images may not be correctly printed. 162 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 163
A Menu Function Settings Metering timerM You can change how long the exposure setting is displayed (AE lock time). In Basic Zone modes, metering timer is fixed at 16 sec. Selecting any of the following operations will stop Live View shooting. To start Live View shooting again, press the button. - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 164
set the lens focus mode switch to , magnify the image, and focus manually (p.176). Select the AF method. Under the [A] tab, select [AF method]. button to select the AF method on the Quick Control screen (p.155). u(face)+Tracking:c The camera detects and focuses human faces. If a face moves, - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 165
, < > will be displayed. If no faces can be detected, or if you tap the LCD monitor but do not select any face or subject, the camera will switch to [FlexiZone - Multi] with automatic selection (p.166). 3 Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X When focus is achieved, the AF - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 166
Using AF to Focus (AF Method) If you press the button, the AF point < > will appear at the center and you can use the cross keys to move the AF point. Since AF is not possible with a face detected near the edge of the picture, the will be grayed out. If you press the shutter button - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 167
will turn orange. 4 Take the picture. Check the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture (p.150). When the camera does not focus the desired target subject with automatic AF point selection, switch the AF method to zone selection or [FlexiZone - Single], and - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 168
Using AF to Focus (AF Method) FlexiZone - Single: d The camera focuses with a single AF point. This is effective when you want to focus a particular subject. AF point 1 Display the Live View image. Press the button. X - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 169
zone (or image center with automatic selection) will be magnified. If you press the shutter button halfway, the display will return to normal and the camera will focus. When [FlexiZone - Single] is set and you press the button (or tap < > on the screen), the area covered by the AF point will - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 170
(such as an animal in a cage). Subjects that 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 very far out of focus. Soft focus effect is applied with a soft focus lens - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 171
and focus manually. If you use AF with any of the following lenses, using [Quick mode] f/4-5.6 III USM For information on discontinued lenses, refer to your local Canon Web site. If you shoot a difficult focusing will be because of camera shake during handheld shooting (as well as when the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 172
point to focus and focus only the area covered by that AF point (manual selection). AF point 1 Display the Live View image. Press the point.N Pressing the button will toggle between automatic selection and manual selection. In Basic Zone modes, automatic selection is set automatically. Use - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 173
Using AF to Focus (AF Method) 3 Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. X The Live View image will turn off, the reflex mirror will go back down, and AF will be executed. (No picture is taken.) X When focus is achieved, the AF point that achieved - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 174
button completely to take the picture. 3 Tap the screen to shoot. Tap the face or subject on the screen. X At the point you tap, the camera will focus in the AF method that was set (p.164-173). When [FlexiZone Multi] is set, it will switch to [FlexiZone - Single]. X When focus is - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 175
x Shooting with the Touch Shutter Even if you set Drive/self-timer to , the camera will still shoot in single shooting mode. The touch shutter does not work with the magnified view. exposure. Tapping it again will stop the exposure. Be careful not to shake the camera when tapping the screen. 175 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 176
You can magnify the image and focus precisely with manual focus. 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to . Turn the lens focusing ring to focus roughly. 2 Display the magnifying frame. Press the button. X The - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 177
MF: Focusing Manually 5 Focus manually. While looking at the magnified image, turn the lens focusing ring to focus. After achieving focus, press the button to return to the normal view. 6 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 178
Live View shooting or under a high ambient temperature, a white or red icon will appear. The white icon indicates that the image quality of still photos will deteriorate. You should exit Live View shooting and allow the camera's internal temperature to cool before shooting again. The red - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 179
for long periods of times. Even if the camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same body part may cause skin redness, blistering or low-temperature contact burns. The use of a tripod is recommended for people with circulation problems or very sensitive skin, or when using the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 180
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Shooting Movies Movie shooting is enabled by setting the power switch to . The movie recording format will be MOV. For cards that can record movies, see page 3. Full HD 1080 Full HD 1080 indicates compatibility with HighDefinition featuring 1080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 181 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 182
camera to a TV set is recommended to play back the movies shot (p.262, 265). Autoexposure Shooting When the shooting mode is set to other than , autoexposure control focus with AF or manual focus (p.164-173, 176). By default, [Movie Servo AF: Enable] is set so that the camera will always focus. - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 183
that the exposure setting for movie shooting may differ from that for still photo shooting. If you shoot a movie with autoexposure, the shutter speed and camera will automatically turn on the Speedlite's LED light under low-light conditions. For details, refer to the Speedlite's instruction manual. - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 184
k Shooting Movies Scene Icons During movie shooting in a Basic Zone mode, an icon representing the scene detected by the camera will be displayed and the shooting will be adapted to that scene. For certain scenes or shooting conditions, the icon displayed may not match the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 185
Exposure Shooting In the mode, you can freely set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed for movie shooting. Using manual exposure to shoot movies is for advanced users. 1 Set the power switch to . X The reflex mirror will make a sound, then the image will appear on - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 186
designated as an expanded ISO speed (displayed as "H"). Under [54: Custom Functions (C.Fn)], if [2: ISO expansion] is set to [1: On] and you switch from still photo shooting to movie shooting, the manual setting range's maximum will be H (equivalent to ISO 12800). Even if you switch back to still - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 187
shots Movie shooting remaining time* / Elapsed time Battery check AF point (FlexiZone - Single) Drive/ self-timer Image-recording quality Movie recording size Frame rate Video snapshots Movie Servo AF AE lock LED light Quick Control White balance Picture Style Auto Lighting Optimizer Miniature - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 188
camera's internal components. If is set and the ISO speed or aperture changes during movie shooting, the white be connected to the camera. You can use Remote Controller RC-6 (sold separately (immediate shooting), still photo shooting will take effect. With a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E12, the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 189
k Shooting Movies Final Image Simulation The final image simulation is a function that allows you to see the effects of the Picture Style, white balance, etc., on the image. During movie shooting, the image displayed will automatically reflect the effects of the settings listed below. Final Image - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 190
displayed. The movie and still photo will be recorded as separate files on the card. Functions particular to still photo shooting are shown below. (displayed when pressing the shutter button halfway). • With manual exposure shooting: Manually-set shutter speed and aperture. Canceled Flash off * If - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 191
from that of the actual scene. • The recorded movie may be momentarily still. • The movie may record the lens operation noise. • You cannot shoot still photos when focus is not achieved, such as when the subject is moving. 191 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 192
Control If you press the button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor, you can set any of the following: AF method, Drive/self-timer mode, Image-recording quality (still photos), Movie recording size, Video snapshots, White The selected function and Feature guide (p.52) will appear. - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 193
the movie's image size [****x****] and frame rate [9] (frames recorded per second). The 9 (frame rate) switches automatically depending on the [52: Video system] setting. Image Size A [1920x1080] : Full High-Definition (Full HD) recording quality. The aspect ratio will be 16:9. B [1280x720] : High - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 194
shooting will stop automatically. You can start shooting a movie again by pressing the button. (A new movie file starts being recorded.) An increase of the camera's internal temperature may cause movie shooting to stop before the maximum recording time shown in the table above (p.212). 194 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 195
the playback speed and shoot. 1 Press the button. X The Quick Control screen will appear. 2 Select [ ]. Press the keys to select the white frame over the part you want to look sharp. Press the keys to move the white frame over the part to look sharp. To switch the white frame's - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 196
method will be FlexiZone Single to focus at the center of the white frame. The white frame is not displayed while you shoot. Playback Speed and Length Miniature effect movies cannot be set if video snapshot has been set. You cannot take still photos while shooting a Miniature effect movie. Movies - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 197
together with background music (p.204, 255). Video Snapshot Album Concept Video snapshot 1 Video snapshot 2 Video snapshot x Video snapshot album Setting the Video Snapshot Shooting Duration 1 Select [Video snapshot]. Under the [Z2] tab, select [Video snapshot], then press . 2 Select [Enable - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 198
3 Shooting Video Snapshots 3 Select [Album settings]. Select [Album settings], then press . If you want to continue shooting for an press . Press the button to exit the menu. A blue bar will appear to indicate the snapshot length. Go to "Creating a Video Snapshot Album" (p.199). 198 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 199
. X The movie clip will be saved as the video snapshot album's first video snapshot. 9 Continue to shoot more video snapshots. Repeat step 7 to shoot the next video snapshot. Select [J Add to album], then press . To create another video snapshot album, select [W Save as a new album]. Repeat - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 200
be played. (Steps 8 and 9) For playback operations, see the next page. r Do not save to album (Step 8) r Delete without saving to album (Step 9) The video snapshot you just recorded will be erased instead of being saved to the album. Select [OK] on the confirmation dialog. 200 If you want to - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 201
down , it will fast forward the movie. Skip forward* Each time you press , the video snapshot skips forward by a few seconds. 4 Last frame Displays the last scene of the album's last video snapshot. Playback position mm' ss" Playback time (minutes:seconds) 9 Volume You can adjust the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 202
3 Shooting Video Snapshots Adding to Existing Album 1 Select [Add to existing album]. Follow After confirming the dialog displayed, select [OK] on the screen, then press . X Certain video snapshot settings will change to match the existing album's settings. Press the button to exit the menu - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 203
193). • Changing the [Sound rec.] setting from [Auto/Manual] to [Disable] or from [Disable] to [Auto/Manual] (p.210). • Updating the firmware. You cannot take still photos while shooting a video snapshot. The shooting duration of a video snapshot is only approximate. Depending on the frame rate, the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 204
video snapshot album. Press the keys to select a video camera (p.255, 258). To play background music, you must first copy the background music to the card using EOS Utility (provided software). For information on how to copy the background music, refer to the Software Instruction Manual - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 205
Album After shooting, you can rearrange, delete, or play back the video snapshots in the album. 1 Select [X]. On the movie playback panel video snapshot you want to move, then press . Press the keys to move the video snapshot, then press . Press the keys to select the video - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 206
card does not have enough free space, [New file] will not be available. When the battery level is low, editing albums is not possible. Use a fullycharged battery. Provided Software Usable with Albums EOS Video Snapshot Task: Enables the editing of albums. This add-on function for ImageBrowser EX is - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 207
the shutter button halfway, the camera will continue focusing the subject. • Since the lens is always operating, it will consume battery power and the movie shooting With EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens, the lens operation noise will be minimal. • During Movie Servo AF, turn off the camera's - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 208
to [Enable] Shooting Conditions that Make Focusing Difficult A fast-moving subject approaching or moving away from the camera. A subject moving at a close distance in front of the camera. Also see "Shooting conditions that make focusing difficult" on page 170. • During zooming or image magnification - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 209
. • When shooting a static subject (not moving), you can perform shooting in precise focus. • When [Disable] is set: • You can immediately start shooting a still photo by pressing the shutter button, even though focus is not achieved. This is effective when you want to give priority to the shooting - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 210
) is connected to the camera's external microphone IN terminal (p.22), it will be given priority. [Sound rec./Rec. level] options [Auto] : The sound-recording level is adjusted automatically. Auto level control will operate automatically in response to the sound level. [Manual] : For advanced users - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 211
not take effect. The sound volume balance between L (left) and R (right) cannot be adjusted. Both L and R record audio at a 48 kHz/16-bit sampling rate. Video snapshots You can shoot video snapshots. For details, see page 197. 211 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 212
white or red icon will appear. The white icon indicates that the image quality of still photos will deteriorate. You should stop still shooting and allow the camera . The Image Stabilizer consumes battery power and may shorten the cases, shoot movies with manual exposure. If there is - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 213
for long periods of times. Even if the camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same body part may cause skin redness, blistering or low-temperature contact burns. The use of a tripod is recommended for people with circulation problems or very sensitive skin, or when using the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 214
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Setting the Image Review Time (p.217) Camera to the Default Settings (p.227) Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning Off Automatically (p.230) Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color (p.230) Setting the Flash (p.231) Automatic Sensor Cleaning (p.236) Appending Dust Delete Data (p.237) Manual - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 216
the beeper only during touch screen operations, select [Touch to ]. 3 Card Reminder This setting prevents shooting if there is no card in the camera. Under the [z1] tab, select [Release shutter without card], then press . Select [Disable], then press . If there is no card inserted in the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 217
image review, if you operate any camera controls such as pressing the shutter button halfway, the image review will end. Under the [z1] tab, select [Image review], then press . Select the desired setting, then press . 3 Setting the Auto Power-off Time To save battery power, the camera turns - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 218
adjustment screen, then press . When checking the exposure of an image, set the LCD monitor brightness to 4 and prevent the ambient light from affecting the reviewed image. 218 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 219
Handy Features 3 Creating and Selecting a Folder You can freely create and select the folder where the captured images are to be saved. This operation is optional since a folder will be created automatically for saving captured images. Creating a Folder 1 Select [Select folder]. Under the [51] - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 220
images (file number 0001 - 9999). When a folder becomes full, a new folder with the folder number increased by one is created automatically. Also, if manual reset (p.222) is executed, a new folder will be created automatically. Folders numbered from 100 to 999 can be created. Creating Folders with - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 221
Handy Features 3 File Numbering Methods The image files will be numbered from 0001 to 9999 in the order the images are taken, then saved in a folder. You can change how the file number is assigned. The file number will appear on your computer in this format: IMG_0001.JPG. Under the [51] tab, select - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 222
numbering after replacing the card creating a folder Card-1 Card-2 Card-1 100 101 XXX-0051 100-0001 XXX-0051 XXX-0001 File numbering is reset [Manual reset]: To reset the file numbering to 0001 manually or to start from file number 0001 in a new folder. When you reset the file numbering - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 223
Handy Features 3 Setting Copyright InformationN When you set the copyright information, it will be appended to the image as Exif information. 1 Select [Copyright information]. Under the [54] tab, select [Copyright information], then press . 2 Select the option to be set. Select [Enter author's - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 224
Lower case 9 Numerals / Symbols 1 9 Numerals / Symbols 2 9 Upper case. * When [Touch control: Disable] is set, you can display all the available characters on one screen. Deleting a Character: You can also set or check the copyright information with EOS Utility (provided software, p.366). 224 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 225
rotated. FAQ The vertical image is not rotated during the image review immediately after it is captured. Press the button and the image rotate] was set to [Off]. If the vertical image is taken while the camera is pointed up or down, the image may not be rotated automatically for playback - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 226
button to display the camera's major function settings. Settings display Card remaining capacity Color space (p.146) WB correction (p.144)/ WB bracketing (p.145) Touch control (p.55) Red-eye reduction (p.112) Auto rotate display (p.225) LCD auto off (p.230) Date/Time (p.37) Daylight saving - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 227
[54] tab, select [Clear settings], then press . 2 Select [Clear all camera settings]. Select [Clear all camera settings], then press . 3 Select [OK]. Select [OK], then press . X Setting [Clear all camera settings] will reset the camera to the default settings as shown on the next page. FAQ - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 228
balance Enable/Correction data retained Disable/Correction data retained sRGB Q (Auto) Custom White Balance Canceled White balance correction Canceled White balance bracketing Canceled Long exposure noise reduction Disable High ISO speed noise reduction Standard File numbering Continuous - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 229
card Enable Image review 2 sec. Histogram display Brightness Image jump with 6 e (10 images) Auto rotate OnzD LCD brightness LCD auto off Enable Date/Time/Zone Unchanged Language Unchanged Video system Unchanged Screen color 1 Feature guide Enable Touch control Standard Switch - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 230
Handy Features 3 Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning Off Automatically You can prevent the display-off sensor from turning off the shooting setting display on the LCD monitor when your eye approaches the viewfinder. Under the [52] tab, select [LCD auto off], then press . Select [Disable], - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 231
with this function is attached. The setting procedure is the same as when setting a camera menu function. Select [Flash control]. Under the [z2] tab, select [Flash control], then press . X The flash control screen will appear. [Flash firing] [E-TTL II meter.] Normally, set this to [Enable]. If - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 232
the background may come out dark. : 1/200 sec. (fixed) The flash sync speed is fixed at 1/200 sec. This more effectively prevents subject blur and camera shake than with [1/200-1/60 sec. auto]. However, in low light, the subject's background will come out darker than with [1/200-1/60 sec. auto]. If - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 233
k Wireless functions* Flash exposure compensation k E-TTL II flash metering k Zoom* k k 124 k 231 k * For [FEB] (Flash exposure bracketing), [Wireless functions] and [Zoom], refer to the Speedlite's instruction manual. 233 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 234
] is for advanced users who want to set the [Flash output] (1/128 to 1/1 ) themselves. Regarding other flash modes, refer to the instruction manual of an external Speedlite compatible with the functions. Shutter synchronization Normally, set this to [1st curtain] so that the flash fires immediately - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 235
the function number, then set the function. The procedure is the same as setting the camera's Custom Functions (p.298). Clearing the Settings 1 Select [Clear settings]. Under the [z2: Flash control] tab, select [Clear settings], then press . 2 Select the settings to be cleared. Select [Clear - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 236
be heard.) Although there will be a shutter sound during the cleaning, no picture is taken. For best results, perform the sensor cleaning with the camera placed upright and stable on a table or other flat surface. Even if you repeat the sensor cleaning, the result will not improve much. Immediately - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 237
Data to the image for erasing the dust spots later. The Dust Delete Data is used by Digital Photo Professional (provided software, p.366) to erase the dust spots automatically. Preparation Prepare a solid white object such as a sheet of paper. Set the lens focal length to 50 mm or longer. Set the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 238
fill the viewfinder with a patternless, solid-white object and take a picture. X The there is no card in the camera. X When the picture is taken, the camera will start collecting the Dust Photo Professional (provided software, p.366) to erase dust spots, refer to the Software Instruction Manual - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 239
sensor cleaning can be removed manually with a commercially-available blower, etc. Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera. The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. If the sensor needs to be cleaned directly, having it done by a Canon Service Center is recommended - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 240
to . • Opening the card slot/battery compartment 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. If the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 241
you will find explanations of how to play back and erase photos and movies with the camera and view them on a TV set. Images shot and saved with another device The camera may not be able to properly display images captured with a different camera, edited with a computer, or that have had their file - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 242
x Searching for Images Quickly H Display Multiple Images on One Screen (Index Display) Search for images quickly with the index display showing 4, 9, 36, or 100 images on one screen. 1 Play back the image. When you press the button, the last image captured will be displayed. Î 242 2 Switch to - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 243
can browse images with the method you have set. To search images according to the shooting date, select [Date]. To search images according to folder, select [Folder]. If the card contains both movies and still photos, select [Movies] or [Stills] to display only one or the other. If no images match - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 244
reappear. In magnified view, you can turn the dial to view another image at the same magnification. The image cannot be magnified during the image review immediately after shooting. A movie cannot be magnified. 244 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 245
d Playing Back with the Touch Screen The LCD monitor is a touch-sensitive panel that you can touch with your fingers for playback operations. Press the button to play back images. Browsing Images Swipe with one finger. With single-image display, touch the LCD monitor with one finger. You can - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 246
reduce the image, pinch your fingers together on the screen. Tapping the [2] icon will return to the single-image display. Touch screen operations on the camera's LCD monitor are also possible while playing back images on a TV set connected to your - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 247
b Rotating the Image You can rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation. 1 Select [Rotate image]. Under the [x1] tab, select [Rotate image], then press . 2 Select an image. Press the keys to select the image to be rotated. You can also select an image in the index display (p. - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 248
3 Setting Ratings You can rate images (still photos and movies) with one of five rating marks: l/m/n/o/p. This function is called rating. 1 Select [Rating]. Under the [x2] tab, select [Rating], then press . 2 Select an - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 249
rating. With [x2: Slide show], you can play back only images with a specific rating. With Digital Photo Professional (provided software, p.366), you can select only images with a specific rating (still photos only). With Windows 7 or Windows Vista, etc., you can see each file's rating as part of - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 250
w/6]. For movies, only the functions in bold above can be set. 1 Press the button. During image playback, press the button. X The Quick Control options will appear. 2 Select a function and set it. Press the keys to select a function. X The name and current setting of the selected - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 251
Q Quick Control for Playback To rotate an image, set [51: Auto rotate] to [OnzD]. If [51: Auto rotate] is set to [OnD] or [Off], the [b Rotate image] setting will be recorded to the image, but the camera will not rotate the image for display. For images taken with another camera, the options you can - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 252
's first and last scenes, and play back the still photos and movies on the card in an automatic slide show. A movie edited with a computer cannot be rewritten to the card and played back with the camera. However, video snapshot albums edited with EOS Video Snapshot Task (p.206) can be played on the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 253
back smoothly on a computer, use a highperformance computer. Regarding the computer hardware requirements for ImageBrowser EX, refer to the PDF file ImageBrowser EX User Guide. If you want to use commercially-available software to play back or edit the movies, be sure it is compatible with MOV files - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 254
a movie. In the single-image display, the < 1> icon displayed on the upper left of the screen indicates a movie. If the movie is a video snapshot, [ ] will be displayed. In the index display, perforations at the left edge of a thumbnail indicate a movie. As movies cannot be played from - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 255
movie pauses and the movie playback panel will appear. With a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E12, the continuous playback time at room temperature (23°C/73°F) will be as follows: approx. 2 hr. 30 min. If you connect the camera to a TV set to play a movie (p.262, 265), adjust the sound volume - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 256
X Editing a Movie's First and Last Scenes You can edit out the first and last scenes of a movie (except video snapshots) in approx. 1-sec. increments. 1 On the movie playback screen, select [X]. X The editing screen will be displayed. 2 Specify the part to be edited out. Select - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 257
edited may differ from the position you specified. If the card does not have enough free space, [New file] will not be available. When the battery level is low, movie editing is not possible. Use a fullycharged - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 258
press . [All images]/[Movies]/[Stills] Press the keys to select one of the following: [jAll images]/ [kMovies]/[zStills]. Then press . [Date]/[Folder]/[Rating] Press the keys to select one of the following: [iDate]/ [nFolder]/[9Rating]. When is highlighted, press the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 259
Item jAll images iDate nFolder kMovies zStills 9Rating Playback Description All the still photos and movies on the card will be played back. Still photos and movies taken on the selected shooting date will be played back. Still photos and movies in the selected folder will be played back. Only the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 260
slide show. You can also pause the slide show by tapping the screen. During auto playback, you can press the button to change the still photo display format (p.89). During movie playback, you can adjust the sound volume by turning the dial. During auto playback or pause, you can press the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 261
keys to select the track, then press the button. At the time of purchase, you cannot select background music with the camera. You must first use EOS Utility (provided software) to copy the background music to the card. For details, refer to the EOS Utility Instruction Manual on the CD-ROM. 261 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 262
on a TV Set You can view still photos and movies on a TV set. Adjust movie sound volume with the TV set. The sound volume cannot be adjusted with the camera. Before connecting or disconnecting the cable between the camera and TV set, turn off the camera and TV set. Depending on the TV set - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 263
TV set connected to the camera with an HDMI cable is compatible with HDMI CEC*, you can use the TV set's remote control for playback operations. * An HDMI-standard function enabling HDMI devices to control each other so that you can control them with one remote control unit. 1 Set [Ctrl over HDMI - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 264
the camera's button. X An image will appear on the TV screen and you can use the TV's remote control to play back images. 4 Select an image. Point the remote control toward the TV set and press the / button to select an image. 5 Still photo playback menu Press the remote control's Enter - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 265
With the plug's logo facing the back of the camera, insert it into the terminal. (Red) (White) (Yellow) 2 Connect the AV cable to the TV set. AUDIO Connect the AV cable to the TV's video IN terminal and audio IN VIDEO terminals. 3 Turn on the TV and switch the TV's video input to - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 266
K Protecting Images Protecting an image prevents it from being erased accidentally. 3 Protecting a Single Image 1 Select [Protect images]. Under the [x1] tab, select [Protect images], then press . X The protect setting screen will appear. 2 Select [Select images]. Select [Select images], then - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 267
card (p.48), the protected images will also be erased. Movies can also be protected. Once an image is protected, it cannot be erased by the camera's erase function. To erase a protected image, you must first cancel the protection. If you erase all the images (p.269), only the protected images will - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 268
L Erasing Images You can either select and erase unnecessary images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.266) 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 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 269
L Erasing Images 2 Select [Select and erase images]. Select [Select and erase images], then press . X An image will be displayed. To display the three-image display, press the button. To return to the single-image display, press the button. 3 Select the images to be erased. Press the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 270
(Brightness/RGB) Picture Style/Settings ISO speed Highlight tone priority Color space Shooting date and time White balance correction File size * With 1+73 images, the 1 file size is displayed. * For still photos taken during movie shooting, will be displayed. * If a Creative filter or Resize - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 271
B Shooting Information Display Sample Still Photo Taken in a Basic Zone Mode Shooting mode Ambience and ambience effects Lighting or scene Aperture Shooting mode Movie recording size Movie file size Frame rate * If manual exposure was used, the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed (when set - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 272
will be too saturated with no gradation. By checking the image's RGB histogram, you can see the color's saturation and gradation condition, as well as white balance inclination. 272 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 273
Post-Processing Images After taking a picture, you can apply a Creative filter, resize the image (reduce the number of pixels), or crop the image. The camera may not be able to process images taken with another camera. Post-processing images as described in this chapter is not possible while the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 274
image: Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Fish-eye effect, Art bold effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, and Miniature effect. 1 Select [Creative filters]. Under the [x1] tab, select keys and select the image area (within the white frame) where you want the image to look sharp, then press . 274 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 275
the image will be saved in the aspect ratio that was set. Creative Filter Characteristics Grainy B/W Creates a grainy black-and-white photo. You can change the blackand-white effect by adjusting the contrast. Soft focus Gives the image a soft look. You can change the degree of softness by adjusting - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 276
white walls, and similar subjects may not be rendered with a smooth gradation and may look irregular or have significant noise. Water painting effect Makes the photo . Toy camera effect Darkens the photo's corners and applies a color tone that makes it look as if it was shot by a toy camera. You can - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 277
S Resizing JPEG Images You can resize an image to make the pixel count lower and save it as a new image. Resizing an image is possible only with JPEG 3/4/a/b images. JPEG c and RAW images cannot be resized. 1 Select [Resize]. Under the [x1] tab, select [Resize], then press . X An image will be - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 278
S Resizing JPEG Images Resize Options According to Original Image Size Original Image Available Resize Settings Size 4 a b c 3 k k k k 4 k k k a k k b k c Image Sizes The image size displayed in step 3 on the preceding page, such as [***M ****x****], has a 3:2 aspect ratio. - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 279
N Cropping JPEG Images You can crop the image as desired and save it as a new image. JPEG c and RAW images cannot be cropped. The 1+73 image's JPEG image can be cropped. 1 Select [Cropping]. Under the [x2] tab, select [Cropping], then press . X An image will be displayed. 2 Select an image. - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 280
N Cropping JPEG Images Moving the Cropping Frame Press the cross keys. X The cropping frame will move up, down, left, or right. You can also touch the cropping frame and drag it to the desired position. Rotating the Cropping Frame Orientation Press the button. X The cropping frame will - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 281
images on the card. The camera is compatible with "wPictBridge", which is the standard for direct printing. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (p.291) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) enables you to print images recorded on the card according to your printing instructions such as the image selection - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 282
can be performed entirely with the camera while you look at the camera's LCD monitor. Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 Set the camera's power switch to . 2 Set up the printer. For details, refer to the printer's instruction manual. 3 Connect the Camera to the Printer. Use the interface - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 283
. Resolve the problem displayed in the error message (p.290). Printing is not possible when shooting mode is set to or in the mode, or when Multi Shot Noise Reduction is set. You can also print RAW images taken with this camera. If you use a battery pack to power the camera, make sure - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 284
may not be available. For details, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Printer-connected icon 1 Select the image to be printed. screen will appear. Print setting screen Sets the printing effects (p.286). Sets the date or file number imprinting to on or off. Sets the quantity to be printed - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 285
will vary depending on the printer model or its settings. *1: From the Exif data, the camera name, lens name, shooting mode, shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation amount, ISO speed, white balance, etc., will be imprinted. *2: After ordering the prints with "Digital Print Order Format (DPOF - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 286
in black-and-white with true blacks. 0 Cool tone Prints in black-and-white with cool, bluish blacks. 0 Warm tone Prints in black-and-white with warm, depending on the printer. For details, refer to the printer's instruction manual. * When you change the printing effects, changes are reflected in - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 287
w Printing 5 Set the date and file number imprinting. settings as set by the printer's manufacturer. Refer to the printer's instruction manual to find out what the [Default] settings are. Depending on the execute [Clear all camera settings] (p.227), all the settings will revert to their defaults. 287 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 288
or what is displayed will depend on the selection made in step 4. Brightness The image brightness can be adjusted. Adjust levels When you select [Manual], you can change the histogram's distribution and adjust the image's brightness and contrast. With the Adjust levels screen displayed, press the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 289
w Printing Cropping the Image Tilt correction You can crop the image and print only an enlarged version of the cropped portion, as if the image had been recomposed. Set the cropping right before printing. If you change the print settings after setting the cropping, you may have to set the cropping - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 290
occurs during printing, an error message will appear on the camera's LCD monitor. Press to stop printing. After fixing the problem, resume printing. For details on how to fix a printing problem, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Paper Error Check whether the paper is properly loaded in - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 291
Order Format (DPOF) You can set the print type, date imprinting, and file number imprinting. The print settings will be . [Print type] 3 Set the option as desired. Set the [Print type], [Date], and [File No.]. Select the option to be set, then press . Select the desired setting, then press - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 292
and index prints. On [On] imprints the recorded date on the print. Off On Off [On] imprints the instruction manual before printing, or check with your photofinisher about compatibility when ordering prints. Do not insert into the camera a card whose print order was set by a different camera - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 293
W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Print Ordering Sel.Image Quantity Total images selected Select and order images one by one. To display the three-image display, press the button. To return to the single-image display, press the button. Press the button to save the print order to - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 294
. See page 282. Follow the "Connecting the Camera to a Printer" procedure up to step 5. date on the border. Depending on the printer, the date may appear faint if it is imprinted on a bright background or on the border. Under [Adjust levels], [Manual problem occurs during printing, see page 290. 294 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 295
p Specifying Images for a Photobook When you select images to use in photobooks (up to 998 images) and use EOS Utility (provided software) to transfer them to a computer, the selected images will be copied into a dedicated folder. This function is useful for ordering photobooks online - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 296
. To cancel the image specification, select [Clear all in folder] or [Clear all on card]. Do not specify images already specified for a photobook in another camera for another photobook with this camera. The photobook settings may be overwritten. RAW images and movies cannot be specified. 296 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 297
Creativ Customizing the Camera You can customize various camera functions to suit your picture-taking preferences with Custom Functions. Custom Functions can be set and used only in Creative Zone modes. e Zone 297 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 298
3 Setting Custom FunctionsN 1 Select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)]. Under the [54] tab, select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)], then press . 2 Custom Function number Select the Custom Function number. Press the keys to select the Custom Function number, then press . 3 Change the setting as - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 299
/AE lock button 7 Assign SET button 8 LCD display when power ON p.303 p.304 k k k k (Except 3) (Except 2, 3)* * [5: ISO speed] is settable only for manual exposure shooting. The shaded Custom Functions do not function during Live View (LV) shooting or movie shooting. (Settings are disabled - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 300
exposure compensation, etc. This is effective when you prefer to control the exposure in less fine increments than 1/3-stop increments. With speed, you will be able to set "H" (equivalent to ISO 25600) for still photos and "H" (equivalent to ISO 12800) for movies. Note that if [C.Fn-3: Highlight tone priority] - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 301
3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn II: Image C.Fn-3 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, the Auto - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 302
beam will not be emitted. C.Fn-5 Mirror lockup 0: Disable 1: Enable Prevents mechanical vibrations in the camera caused by the reflex mirror action (mirror shock), which can disturb shooting with super telephoto lenses or close-up (macro) shooting. See page 147 for the mirror lockup procedure. 302 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 303
, you can press the button to pause the AF operation momentarily. This prevents the AF from being thrown off by any obstacle passing between the camera and subject. The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken. 3: AE/AF, no AE lock This is useful for subjects that keep - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 304
camera is ready to shoot, pressing the button will display the respective function setting screen. 0: Quick Control screen The Quick Control 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 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 305
3 Registering My MenuN Under the My Menu tab, you can register up to six menu options and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently. 1 Select [My Menu settings]. Under the [9] tab, select [My Menu settings], then press . 2 Select [Register to My Menu]. Select [Register to My Menu], - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 306
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system accessories, etc. Certification Logo Under the [54] tab, if you select [Certification Logo Display] and press , some of the logos of the camera's certifications will appear. Other certification logos can be found in this Instruction Manual, on the camera body, and on the camera's package - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 308
Adapter Kit ACK-E15 (sold separately), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the remaining battery level. 1 Connect the power cord. Connect the power cord as shown in the illustration. After using the camera, unplug the power plug from the power outlet. 2 Connect - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 309
separately) can also be used. Remote control shooting is also possible with an EX-series Speedlite equipped with a remote-release function. The Remote Controller can also be used during movie shooting (p.181). Remote Controller RC-5 cannot be used to take still photos in the movie shooting mode. 309 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 310
with an approx. 60 cm/2.0 ft cord. When connected to the camera's remote control terminal, it can be pressed halfway and completely, just like the shutter button. Using the Eyepiece Cover When you use the self-timer, bulb, or Remote Switch and do not look through the viewfinder, stray light entering - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 311
attached to the camera, almost all the autoflash control is done by the camera. In other words, it is like a high-output flash attached externally in place of the built-in flash. For detailed instructions, refer to the EX-series Speedlite's instruction manual. This camera is a Type-A camera that can - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 312
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 EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 313
on how to set up and use the Eye-Fi card or to troubleshoot any image transfer problems, refer to the Eye-Fi card's instruction manual or contact the card manufacturer. The camera is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 314
H Using Eye-Fi Cards Transmission status icon 5 Check the [Access point SSID:]. Check that an access point is displayed for [Access point SSID:]. You can also check the Eye-Fi card's MAC address and firmware version. Press the button three times to exit the menu. 6 Take the picture. X The - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 315
wireless transmissions are prohibited, remove the Eye-Fi card from the camera. If the image transfer does not function, check the Eye-Fi card and computer settings. For details, refer to the card's instruction manual. Depending on the wireless LAN's connection conditions, the image transfer may - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 316
Shooting Mode Still Photo Shooting in Basic Zone Modes o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled Function 8 A7C 2 3 4 5 CPx6 F G All image quality settings selectable Automatically set/ ISO Auto ISO speed Manual k k k k k k k k k k k k*1 k*1 ooooooooooo o o Maximum for - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 317
kkkkkkkkkkkkk q (Continuous) k k k k k k k k k k k k k Automatic firing Manual firing Flash off Red-eye reduction o oo o o o k kk k kk k kokkokokoo oo k kk Live View shooting Aspect ratio*2 kkkkkkkkk kkk Quick Control Feature guide kkkkkkkkkkkkk kkkkkkkkkkkkk *3: If the AF method is - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 318
According to Shooting Mode Still Photo Shooting in Creative Zone Modes o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled Function d s f a All image quality settings selectable k k k k Automatically set/ISO Auto k k k k ISO speed Manual k k k k Maximum for Auto - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 319
k l (2 sec.) k k k k q (Continuous) k k k k Automatic firing Manual firing k k k k Flash off k k k k Built-in flash Red-eye reduction View shooting k k k k Aspect ratio*1 k k k k Quick Control k k k k Feature guide k k k k *2 : With ISO Auto, you can set - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 320
(still photos) kkk Video snapshot kkkkkkk k kkkk ISO speed Automatically set/ ISO Auto o o o o o o o o oook o o k Manual k k Picture Style Automatically set/ Auto o o o oooo o kkkk o k k Manual selection kkkk kk Auto o o o o o o o o kkkk o k k White balance - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 321
Photos Function A 7 C 2 3 4 5 8 d s f a z*1 y k My k M Face+Tracking k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k FlexiZone - Multi k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k Focusing FlexiZone - Single k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k Manual flash Aspect ratio Sound recording Quick Control kkkkkkk k kkkk kkkkkkk k kkkk - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 322
Twin Lite 600EX MR-14EX MT-24EX Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15ll Bundled Accessories Rubber Frame Ef Eyecup Ef E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Angle Finder C Wide Strap EW-300D Semi Hard Case EH25-L Hand Strap E2 322 Battery Pack Battery Charger LP-E12 LC-E12 or LC-E12E AC Adapter Kit - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 323
System Map GPS Receiver GP-E2 Remote Controller Remote Switch RC-6 RS-60E3 External microphone EF lenses EF-S lenses HDMI Cable HTC-100 (2.9 m/9.5 ft.) Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST (1.3 m/4.3 ft.) TV/Video EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk Interface Cable (1.3 m/4.3 ft.) PictBridge-compatible - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 324
Release shutter without card Enable / Disable Image review Flash control Flash manual exposure 130 White balance Q/W/E/R/Y/U/I/O 142 Custom White Balance Manual setting of white balance 142 White balance shift/ WB correction: White balance correction 144 bracketing BKT setting: White - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 325
3 Menu Settings Shooting 3 (Red) Color space sRGB / Adobe RGB Picture Style DAuto / PStandard / QPortrait / RLandscape / SNeutral / UFaithful / VMonochrome / WUser Def. 1-3 AF operation* One-Shot AF, AI Focus AF, AI Servo AF Metering mode q Evaluative metering / w Partial metering / r Spot - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 326
/ Fish-eye effect / Art bold effect / Water painting effect / Toy camera effect / Miniature effect Resizing Downsize the image's pixel count Page 266 247 268 272 Image jump w/6 1 image / 10 images / 100 images / Date / Folder / Movies / Stills / Rating 243 Slide show Playback description - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 327
and select a folder File numbering Continuous / Auto reset / Manual reset Auto rotate OnzD / OnD / Off Format card Initialize LCD brightness Seven brightness levels provided 218 LCD auto off Enable / Disable 230 Date/Time/Zone Date (year, month, day) / Time (hour, min., sec.) / Daylight - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 328
guide Enable / Disable Touch control Standard / Sensitive / Disable Switch S / A button Disable / Enable Auto cleaning: Enable / Disable Sensor cleaning Clean now Clean manually / 223 Delete copyright information Clear settings Clear all camera settings / Clear all Custom Func. (C.Fn) - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 329
Drive/ self-timer u/i/Q/l/q Release shutter without card Enable / Disable Image review Off / 2 sec. manual exposure White balance Q/W/E/R/Y/U/I/O Custom white balance Manual setting of white balance White balance shift/ WB correction: White balance correction bracketing BKT setting: White - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 330
size 1920x1080 (6/5/4) / 1280x720 (8/7) / 640x480 (6/5) 193 Sound recording: Auto / Manual / Disable Sound recording* Recording level 210 Wind filter / Attenuator: Disable / Enable Video snapshot: Enable / Disable Video snapshot Album settings: Create a new album / Add to existing album - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 331
this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. Power-Related Problems The battery pack does not recharge. Do not recharge any battery pack other than a genuine Canon Battery Pack LP-E12. The battery charger - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 332
] is set to [Disable], the LCD monitor will still turn off after the camera is left idle for 30 min. (The camera's power does not turn off.) Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor. Shooting-Related Problems The lens cannot be attached. The camera cannot be used with EF-M lenses (p.40). 332 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 333
Troubleshooting Guide taken. Press the shutter button halfway again to refocus automatically, or focus manually (p.43, 107). The card cannot be used. If a card error . Set the lens focus mode switch to (p.40). To prevent camera shake, press the shutter button gently (p.42, 43). If the lens has - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 334
Troubleshooting Guide Horizontal stripes appear, or the exposure or color tone look strange. , the exposure or color tone may not come out right. A slow shutter speed may solve the problem. The standard exposure cannot be obtained or the exposure is irregular. During viewfinder shooting or Live View - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 335
Troubleshooting Guide ISO 100 cannot be set. Under [54: Custom Functions (C.Fn)], if [3: Highlight tone subject and background are properly exposed. To prevent a slow shutter speed, under [z2: Flash control], set [Flash sync. speed in Av mode] to [1/200-1/60 sec. auto] or [1/200 sec. (fixed - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 336
Troubleshooting Guide The built-in flash is raised by itself. In shooting modes ( can be set with the camera. High-speed sync cannot be set in the mode. Under [z2: Flash control], set [Flash sync. speed in Av mode] to [Auto] (p.232). The camera makes a noise when it is - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 337
Troubleshooting Guide The shutter makes two shooting sounds during Live View shooting. focus manually. During Live View and movie shooting, a white or red icon is displayed. It indicates that the camera's internal temperature is high. If the white icon is displayed, the still photo's - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 338
Troubleshooting Guide . The subject looks distorted during movie shooting. If you move the camera to the left or right quickly (high-speed panning) or shoot the mode, a slow shutter speed may solve the problem. Operation Problems During touch screen operations, the beeper suddenly sounds softer. - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 339
Troubleshooting Guide Display Problems The menu screen shows few tabs and options. In Basic Zone the time zone and daylight saving time (p.37). The date and time is not in the picture. The shooting date and time does not appear in the picture. The date and time is instead recorded in the image data - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 340
Troubleshooting Guide [###] is displayed. If the card has recorded a number of images greater than the camera status or disable Eye-Fi transmission (p.313). Playback Problems Part of the image blinks in black. It camera. However, video snapshot albums edited with EOS Video Snapshot Task (p.206) can be played - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 341
Troubleshooting Guide When the movie is played back, camera operation noise can be heard. If you operate the camera 265). Set the video OUT system (NTSC/PAL) to the same video system as the TV camera to the computer with the provided interface cable, then transfer the images to your computer using EOS - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 342
Troubleshooting Guide Sensor Cleaning Problems The shutter makes a noise during sensor cleaning. If you . This instruction manual lists all the printing effects available (p.286). Computer Connection Problems I cannot download images to a computer. Install the provided software (EOS DIGITAL Solution - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 343
). 10, 20 30, 40 50, 60 70, 80 99 An error prevented shooting. Turn the camera off and on again or re-install the battery. Î Operate the power switch, remove and install the battery pack again, or use a Canon lens (p.35, 32). * If the error still persists, write down the error number and contact - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 344
: Lens mount: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card * Compatible with UHS-I Approx. 22.3 x 14.9 mm Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) * Excluding EF-M lenses (35 mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6 times the lens - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 345
Close-up, Sports, Special scene modes (Kids, Food, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), Program), Shutter- priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual exposure ISO speed: Basic Zone modes*: ISO 100 - ISO 6400 set automatically (Recommended * Landscape: ISO - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 346
: FE lock: PC terminal: Retractable, auto pop-up flash Guide No.: Approx. 9.4/30.8 (ISO 100, in meters/feet) Flash coverage: Approx. 18mm lens angle of view Recycling time approx. 3 sec. EX-series Speedlite (Flash functions settable with the camera) E-TTL II autoflash ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 347
Fish-eye effect, Art bold effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, Miniature effect Grid display: Two types • Movie Shooting , ISO 100) Exposure control: Program AE for movies and manual exposure Exposure ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments (Still photos: ±5 stops) compensation - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 348
Feature guide: TFT color liquid-crystal monitor Wide, 7.7 cm (3.0-in.) (3:2) with approx. 1.04 million dots Manual (7 levels shooting date, by folder, by movies, by stills, by rating Possible Provided Enabled (LCD monitor, video/audio OUT, HDMI OUT) Built-in speaker Possible All images, by date, by - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 349
video OUT/Digital Analog video Remote control terminal: For Remote Switch RS-60E3 Wireless remote control: Compatible with Remote Controller RC-6 Eye-Fi card: Compatible • Power Battery: Battery ), Approx. 370 g / 13.06 oz. (Body only) • Operation Environment Working temperature 0°C - 40 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 350
Weight: Approx. 35 g / 1.2 oz. • Battery Charger LC-E12 Compatible battery: Battery Pack LP-E12 Recharging time: Approx. 2 hours (at camera body only). Product specifications and the exterior are subject to change without notice. If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 351
and may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied for any - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 352
not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 353
any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera, accessories, connecting cables, etc. • Keep the back-up battery away from children. If a child swallows the battery, consult a physician immediately. (Battery chemicals may harm the stomach and intestines.) • When disposing of - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 354
• Before storing the camera or accessory when not in use, remove the battery pack and disconnect the power plug. at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the camera or lens. Doing so may damage your vision. • Keep the camera from the reach of small children. The neck strap can - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 355
-up battery can also become hot and cause skin burns. • Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the equipment. Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard. If the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 356
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to 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 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 357
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 EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 358
MEMO 358 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 359
MEMO 359 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 360
MEMO 360 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 361
Images to Your Computer This chapter explains how to install the Camera Instruction Manual (on the CD-ROM provided) to your computer and download images from the camera to your computer, gives an overview of the software in the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM), and explains how to install the - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 362
Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM The Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM contains the following electronic manuals (PDF): Camera Instruction Manual Explains all the camera functions and procedures, including basic content. Quick Reference Guide Explains basic camera functions settings and - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 363
Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM 3 Double-click the START file. X The screen shown in step 4 will appear. The icon displayed will differ depending on your computer's operating system. 4 Click on the manual you want to view. Click on the name of the manual under your respective language. - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 364
provided with the camera. Connect the cable to the camera's terminal with the cable plug's icon facing the front of the camera. Connect the cord's plug to the computer's USB terminal. 3 Use EOS Utility to download the images. For details, refer to the Software Instruction Manual on the CD - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 365
the card into the card reader. 3 Use Canon software to download the images. X Use Digital Photo Professional. X Use ImageBrowser EX. For details, refer to the Software Instruction Manual on the CD-ROM (p.368). When downloading images from the camera to your computer using a card reader without - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 366
images. Add-on features such as EOS Video Snapshot Task (p.206) can also be downloaded from the Internet. Note that the software ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser provided with previous cameras does not support still photos and movie files shot with this camera (it is not compatible). Use ImageBrowser - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 367
that came with this camera. It is the latest version with features optimized for your camera. You can also use Canon EOS Digital Installer]. When a screen to select where you live or language appears, follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 368
is displayed on the desktop. 3 Copy the [English] folder to your computer. Instruction Manual PDFs with the names below are copied. Windows Macintosh EOS Utility EUx.xW_E_xx EUx.xM_E_xx Digital Photo Professional DPPx.xW_E_xx DPPx.xM_E_xx ImageBrowser EX IBXx.x_E_xx Picture Style Editor - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 369
Quick Reference Guide and Index Menu Operations p.370 Image-recording Quality p.371 A Picture Style p.371 Q Quick Control p.372 Nomenclature p.373 Basic Zone modes p.375 DUsing the Built-in Flash p.375 Creative Zone modes p.376 d: Program AE p.376 s: Shutter-priority AE p.376 f: Aperture- - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 370
Quick Reference Guide Menu Operations button button LCD monitor/ Touch screen cross keys 1. Press the button to display the menu. 2. Press the keys to select a tab, then press - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 371
Quick Reference Guide Image-Recording Quality o Select [z1: Image quality], then press . o Press the keys to select images. R Landscape Vivid blue skies and greenery and very sharp images. V Monochrome Black-and-white images. o For (Neutral) and (Faithful), see page 102. 371 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 372
Quick Reference Guide Q Quick Control o Press the button. The Quick Control screen will appear. Basic Zone Modes Creative Zone Modes Shutter speed Shooting mode Exposure compensation/ AEB setting Picture Style AF operation White balance Return White balance correction Aperture Highlight tone - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 373
ISO speed setting button Main Dial Shutter button Quick Reference Guide Mode Dial Flash button Aperture/Exposure compensation button Live View shooting/ Movie shooting button Quick Control button/ Setting button Focus mode switch AF point selection button AE - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 374
Quick Reference Guide Shooting Settings Shutter speed White balance Exposure level indicator Shooting mode Picture Style AF operation Quick Control icon Battery check zxcn Aperture Auto Lighting Optimizer ISO speed Metering mode Image-recording quality Possible shots Drive/self-timer Viewfinder - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 375
press the shutter button, and the camera does the rest. A Scene Intelligent Auto 7 Flash Off C Creative Auto 2 Portrait 3 Landscape 4 Close-up 5 Sports 8 Special scene C Kids P Food x Candlelight 6 Night Portrait F Handheld Night Scene G HDR Backlight Control D Using the Built-in Flash Basic - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 376
Quick Reference Guide Creative Zone Modes You can change the camera settings as desired to shoot in various ways. d: Program AE The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture in the same way as the mode. o Set the Mode Dial to . s: Shutter-priority AE o Set the Mode - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 377
Quick Reference Guide f: AF OperationN o Set the lens focus mode switch to . o Select [z3: AF operation], then press . o Press the keys to select the AF operation, then press . X( - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 378
Quick Reference Guide i: ISO SpeedN o Press the button. o Press the keys or Continuous shooting B : Silent single shooting* M : Silent continuous shooting* Q : Self-timer:10 sec./ Remote control l : Self-timer:2 sec. q : Self-timer:Continuous * Not selectable in Basic Zone modes. 378 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 379
Quick Reference Guide A Live View Shooting o Press the button to display the Live View image. o Press the shutter button halfway to focus. o Press the shutter button completely to - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 380
Quick Reference Guide k Movie Shooting (Autoexposure) o Set the power switch to . o Set the Mode Dial to any shooting mode except . o Press the button to start shooting a movie. o To stop movie shooting, press the button again. Recording movie Microphone 380 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 381
Image Playback y uy Quick Reference Guide u Index Magnify Select image S L Erase xPlayback B Shooting information 381 - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 382
of functions by shooting mode 316 A/V OUT (Audio/video output 252, 265 B B/W (Monochrome 102, 139 382 Background blur 66 Background music 261 Basic Zone modes 26 Battery 30, 32, 36 Battery check 36 Beep (Beeper 216 Black-and-white image... 82, 102, 139 Bracketing 125, 145 Brightness - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 383
modes 26 Cropping 279 Custom Functions 298 D Date/Time 37 Daylight saving time 38 DC Coupler 29, 310 F Faithful 102 FE lock 128 Feature guide 52 FEB (flash exposure bracketing) .. 233 File control 231 Flash exposure compensation 124 Flash off 63, 67, 81 Flash sync speed 312 Manual - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 384
H Handheld Night Scene 77 HDMI 252, 262 HDMI CEC 263 HDR Backlight Control 78 High ISO speed noise reduction ...131 High-Definition (HD) movies 193, 243 Magnified view 244 Manual rotate 247 Numbering 221 Playback 89, 241 Protecting 266 Rating 248 Review time 217 Shooting information - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 385
135 Lock release 41 Peripheral Manual exposure 185 Manual focus 182 Metering timer 209 Miniature effect movie 195 Movie Servo AF 207 Movie recording size 193 Playback 254 Quick Control 192 Recording time 194 Sound recording 210 Still photo shooting 190 Video snapshot album 197 Video - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 386
Long exposures 132 Nomenclature 22 Non-Canon flash units 312 Normal (image-recording correction 134 Personal white balance 143 Photobook set Power Auto power off 217 Battery check 36 Household power 308 112 Release shutter without card........ 216 Remote control shooting 309 Remote switch - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 387
Aperture-priority AE) ..........116 M (Manual exposure 119 P (Program AE .....77 G (HDR Backlight Control).....78 Shooting settings 24, camera effect 160, 276 Tripod socket 23 Tv (Shutter-priority AE 114 U USB (digital) terminal 282, 364 V Video snapshot album 197 Video snapshots 197 Video - Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Instruction Manual - Page 388
Kohnan 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8011, Japan The lenses and accessories mentioned in this Instruction Manual are current as of January 2013. For information on the camera's compatibility with any lenses and accessories introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. CPX-E061-002
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The “Quick Reference Guide” is included at the end of this manual.