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- Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
The "Software Start Guide" and "Quick Reference Guide" are provided at end of this manual. E INSTRUCTION MANUAL - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 2
Introduction The EOS REBEL T3/1100D is a high-performance, digital single-lens 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 T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 3
Instruction Manual (CD-ROM) EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (Software CD-ROM) Software Instruction Manual (CD-ROM) Camera Basic Instruction Manual * Battery Charger LC-E10 or LC-E10E is provided. (The LC-E10E comes with a power cord.) If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included. Be - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 4
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch has already been set to (p.31). It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are set to the default. For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached with an EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 5
Chapters For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera's basic operations and shooting procedures. Introduction 2 9 Printing Images 201 10 Customizing the Camera 215 11 Reference 225 12 Software Start Guide 269 13 Quick Reference Guide and Instruction Manual Index 273 5 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 6
Contents at a Glance Shooting Shoot automatically Î p.49 - 62 (Basic Zone modes) Shoot continuously Î p.86 (i Continuous shooting) Take a picture of yourself in a group Î p.87 (j Self-timer) Freeze the action Blur the action Î p.92 (s Shutter-priority AE) Blur the background Î p.55 (C - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 7
moving subject Î p.74 (7a, 8a, b, c) Î p.83 (S AF point selection) Î p.61, 82 (AI Servo AF) Playback View the images with the camera Î p.70 (x Playback) Search for pictures quickly Î p.176 (H Index display) p.177 (I Image browsing) Rate images Î p.180 (Ratings) Prevent important images from - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 8
for long exposures Î p.219 • Noise reduction for high ISO speeds • Highlight tone priority Î p.219 Î p.220 AF AF mode AF point selection Manual focusing Î p.81 Î p.83 Î p.85 Drive Drive modes Continuous shooting Self-timer Maximum burst Î p.20 Î p.86 Î p.87 Î p.75 Shooting ISO speed Feature - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 9
Control Î p.139 Î p.148 Î p.148 Î p.144 Playback Image review time Single image display • Shooting information display Index display Image browsing ( Î p.201 Î p.211 Customization Custom Functions (C.Fn) Î p.216 My Menu Î p.224 Software Install Software Instruction Manual Î p.271 Î p.272 9 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 10
Contents Introduction 2 Item Check List 3 Conventions Used in this Manual 4 Chapters ...5 Contents at a Glance 6 Index to Features 8 Handling Precautions 14 Quick Start Guide 16 Nomenclature 18 1 Getting Started 25 Charging the Battery 26 Installing and Removing the Battery and Card - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 11
Characteristics (Picture Style) ....79 E: Changing the Autofocus Mode (AF Mode 81 S Selecting the AF Point 83 Subjects Difficult to Focus 85 MF: Manual Focusing 85 i Continuous Shooting 86 j Using the Self-timer 87 D Using the Built-in Flash 88 4 Advanced Shooting 91 s: Action Shots - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 12
the Beeper 154 Card Reminder 154 Setting the Image Review Time 154 Setting the Auto Power-off Time 155 Camera to the Default Settings 164 Turning the LCD monitor Off/On 166 Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color 166 Setting the Flash 167 Appending Dust Delete Data 171 Manual - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 13
DPOF 214 10 Customizing the Camera 215 Setting Custom Functions 216 Troubleshooting Guide 242 Error Codes...250 Specifications 251 Safety Warnings 259 12 Software Start Guide 269 Software Start Guide 270 13 Quick Reference Guide and Instruction Manual Index 273 Quick Reference Guide - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 14
, 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 T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 15
only temporary and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few Lens After detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens caps or put camera may become hot. Although this is not a malfunction, holding the hot camera the camera from outside, in rare cases lubricant from the camera's - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 16
Start Guide 1 Insert the battery. (p.28) To charge the battery, see page 26. 2 Insert the card. (p.28) With the card's label facing toward the camera back, insert it into the slot. 3 White index Red index Attach the lens. (p.35) Align the lens' white or red index with the camera's index - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 17
the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus the subject. If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-up automatically. 8 Take the picture. (p.39) Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. 9 Review the picture. (p.154) The captured image will be - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 18
pin Microphone (p.140, 148) Terminal cover Lens release button (p.36) Body cap (p.35) Remote control terminal (p.229) Digital terminal (p.202) HDMI mini OUT terminal (p.191) 18 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 19
Aperture/Exposure compensation button/ Erase button (p.97/101/196) Dioptric adjustment knob (p.38) Eyecup (p.229) Viewfinder eyepiece Nomenclature Display button (p.46,70,124,142,163) AE lock/ FE lock button/Index/ Reduce button (p.105/106/176/178,209) AF point selection - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 20
compensation amount (p.101) AEB range (p.103) Picture Style (p.79) AF mode (p.81) X One-Shot AF 9 AI Focus AF Z AI Servo AF g Manual Focusing Quick Control icon (p.40,63) White balance (p.115) Q Auto W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy Y Tungsten light U White fluorescent light I Flash O Custom Battery - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 21
Viewfinder Information 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 Flash exposure - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 22
subjects. d : Program AE (p.72) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.92) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.94) a : Manual exposure (p.97) 8: Automatic depth-of-field AE (p.99) Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. The camera sets everything to suit the subject. 1: Full Auto (p.50) 7: Flash Off (p.54 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 23
Lens Lens without a distance scale Focusing ring (p.85,135) Hood mount (p.257) Nomenclature Focus mode switch (p.35) Zoom ring (p.36) Zoom position index (p.36) Filter thread (front of lens) (p.257) Image Stabilizer switch (p.37) Lens mount index (p.35) Contacts (p.15) 23 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 24
Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E10 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E10 (p.26). Power plug Charge lamp Full-charge lamp Battery pack slot Battery Charger LC-E10E Charger for Battery Pack LP-E10 (p.26). Battery pack slot Full-charge lamp Power cord Charge lamp Power cord socket 24 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 25
Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations. Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera's strap mount eyelet from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap's buckle as shown in the illustration. Pull the strap - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 26
Charging the Battery 1 Remove the protective cover. Detach the protective cover provided with the battery. 2 Attach the battery. As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely to the charger. To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. LC-E10 3 Recharge the battery. - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 27
not using the camera, remove the battery. If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged charged, the battery has reached the end of its service life. Purchase a new battery. After disconnecting the charger is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with an incompatible battery charger - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 28
and Card Load a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E10 into the camera. The card (sold separately) can be an SD, SDHC, or 3 Insert the card. As shown in the illustration, face the card's label side toward the camera back. Insert the card straight in all the way. 4 Close the cover. Press the cover - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 29
Installing and Removing the Battery and Card After opening the card/battery compartment cover, be careful not to push it back further. Otherwise, the hinge might break. The number of possible shots depends on the remaining capacity of the card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc. Setting [1 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 30
and never do any of the following. Otherwise, the image data may be destroyed or the card or camera may be damaged. • Removing the card. • Removing the battery. • Shaking or banging the camera around. If the card already contains recorded images, the image number might not start from 0001 (p.158 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 31
the power switch, see page 33 to set the date/time. : The camera turns on. : The camera turns off and does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera. 3 About Auto Power Off To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after about 30 seconds of non-operation. To - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 32
activating only the AF without taking a picture. • Using the LCD monitor often. • Using the lens Image Stabilizer. The lens operation is powered by the camera's battery. Depending on the lens used, the number of possible shots may be lower. For the number of possible shots with Live View shooting - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 33
to b.) 4 Exit the setting. Press the key to select [OK], then press . X The date/time will be set. If you store the camera without the battery or if the camera's battery becomes exhausted, the date/time might be reset. If this happens, set the date/time again. The date/time set will - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 34
3 Selecting the Interface Language 1 Display the menu screen. Press the button to display the menu screen. 2 Under the [6] tab, select [LanguageK]. Press the key to select the [6] tab. Press the key to select [LanguageK] (the fourth item from the top), then press . 3 Set the desired - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 35
2 Attach the lens. Align the lens' red or white index with the camera's index matching the same color. Turn the lens as shown by the arrow the focus mode switch to (autofocus). If it is set to (manual focus), autofocus will not operate. 4 Remove the front lens cap. Minimizing Dust When - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 36
Attaching and Detaching a Lens About Zooming Detaching the Lens To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers. If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus slightly. While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 37
battery power by switching the IS switch to . The Image Stabilizer is effective even when the camera is mounted on a monopod. Some IS lenses enable you to switch the IS mode manually to suit the shooting conditions. However, the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II switches the IS mode automatically. 37 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 38
Clarity Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob left or right until the nine AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. If the camera's dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, sold separately) is recommended. Holding the - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 39
the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway first or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it completely immediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes the picture. Even during the menu display, image playback, and image recording, you can instantly go back - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 40
appear (7). Basic Zone modes 2 Set the desired function. Press the key to select the function to be set. X The selected function and Feature guide (p.47) will be displayed. Turn the dial to change the setting. Creative Zone modes 3 Take the picture. Press the shutter button completely to - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 41
Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions Settable Functions on Quick Control Screen White balance correction* (p.117) Shutter speed (p.92) Exposure compensation/ AEB setting (p.101, 103) Aperture (p.94) Highlight tone priority* (p.220) Shooting mode* (p.22) Picture Style (p.79) AF mode (p.81) - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 42
as the image-recording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use the button, cross keys, and button on the camera back to operate the menus. LCD monitor button Cross keys button Menu Screen In the Basic Zone, Movie shooting mode, and Creative Zone - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 43
3 Menu Operations Menu Setting Procedure 1 Display the menu screen. Press the button to display the menu screen. 2 Select a tab. Press the key to select a menu tab. 3 Select the desired item. Press the key to select the item, then press . 4 Select the setting. Press the or key - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 44
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 T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 45
being leaked. Before using a new Eye-Fi card, the software in the card must be installed in your computer. Then format the card with the camera. The card capacity displayed on the card format screen might be smaller than the capacity indicated on the card. This device incorporates exFAT technology - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 46
Switching the LCD Monitor Display The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu screen, captured images, etc. Shooting Settings When you turn on the power switch, the shooting settings will be displayed. When you press the shutter button halfway, the display will turn off. And - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 47
shooting, movie shooting, or playback. When you select a function or option on the Quick Control screen, the Feature guide description is displayed. The Feature guide turns off when you further proceed with any operation. Shooting mode (Sample) Quick Control (Sample) Shooting function Live View - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 48
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the Mode Dial for best results and how to playback images. With Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot and the camera sets everything automatically (p.63, 232). Also, to prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, major shooting settings cannot be changed in fully-automatic modes - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 50
1 Fully Automatic Shooting 1 Set the Mode Dial to . AF point 2 Aim any AF point over the subject. All the AF points will be used to focus, and generally the closest object will be focused. Aiming the center AF point over the subject will make focusing easier. 3 Focus the subject. Press the - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 51
The focus confirmation light does not light.) It indicates that the camera is focusing continuously on a moving subject. (The focus confirmation light the subject. If the focus mode switch on the lens is set to (Manual Focus), set it to (Auto Focus). Although it is daylight, the flash - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 52
lock is also possible in other Basic Zone modes (except Sports). Shooting a Moving Subject In the (Full Auto) mode, if the subject moves (distance to camera changes) during or after you focus, AI Servo AF will take effect to focus the subject continuously. As long as you keep aiming the AF - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 53
By pressing the button, you can shoot while viewing the image on the camera's LCD monitor. This is called Live View shooting. For details, see page 121 displayed on the LCD monitor. X After the image review ends, the camera will return to Live View shooting automatically. Press the button to - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 54
or use a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to reduce blur caused by camera shake. Taking portraits without flash. In low-light conditions, tell the subject to keep still until the picture is taken. If the person moves during - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 55
Shooting Unlike the Full Auto mode where the camera sets everything, the Creative Auto mode enables you the desired function. Press the key to select a function. X The selected function and Feature guide (p.47) will be displayed. For details on setting each function, see pages 56-57. 4 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 56
C Creative Auto Shooting Shutter speed (1) Aperture ISO speed (2) (3) Battery check Image-recording quality Possible shots Pressing the button enables you to set the following: (1) Shoot by ambience selection You can set the ambience you want to convey in your images. Press the key - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 57
C Creative Auto Shooting (3)Drive mode/Flash firing When you press , the drive mode or flash firing setting screens will appear. Set as desired, then press to finalize the setting and return to the Quick Control screen. Drive mode: Press the key or turn the dial to set it as - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 58
2 Shooting Portraits The (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and the hair look softer than with the (Full Auto) mode. Shooting Tips The further the distance between the subject and background, the better. The further the distance - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 59
to landscapes. Shooting night scenes. Since the built-in flash will be disabled, this mode is also good for night scenes. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake. If you want to photograph a person against a night scene, set the Mode Dial to (Night Portrait) and use a tripod (p.62). 59 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 60
have indications such as . The lens minimum focusing distance is measured from the (focal plane) mark on the top left of the camera to the subject. If you are too close to the subject, the focus confirmation light will blink. Under low light, the built-in flash will - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 61
you hold down the shutter button, continuous shooting (max. approx. 3 shots per sec. in JPEG quality) and autofocusing will take effect. 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 T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 62
obtain a good exposure of the person. The maximum effective distance of the built-in flash is 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. Shoot also with (Full Auto). Since camera shake is prone to occur with night shots, shooting also with (Full Auto) is recommended. Tell the subject to keep still - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 63
screen will appear. 3 Set the function. Press the key to select a function. (Step not necessary in the 1/7 mode.) X The selected function and Feature guide (p.47) will be displayed. Press the key or turn the dial to change the setting. Settable Functions in Basic Zone Modes o: Set - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 64
Shoot by Ambience Selection Except in the (Full Auto) and (Flash Off) Basic Zone modes, you can select the ambience for shooting. Ambience (1) Standard setting (2) Vivid (3) Soft (4) Warm (5) Intense (6) Cool (7) Brighter (8) Darker (9) Monochrome 1 7 C 2 3 4 5 6 Ambience Effect kkkkk k - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 65
Shoot by Ambience Selection 4 Set the ambience effect. Press the key to select the effect bar so that [Effect] appears at the bottom. Press the key or turn the dial to select the desired effect. 5 Take the picture. To shoot while the Live View image is displayed, press the shutter button - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 66
Shoot by Ambience Selection Ambience Settings (1) Standard setting Standard image characteristics for the respective shooting mode. Note that has image characteristics geared for portraits and is geared for landscapes. Each ambience is a modification of the respective shooting mode's image - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 67
Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type In the (Portrait), (Landscape), (Close-up), and (Sports) Basic Zone modes, you can shoot while the settings match the lighting or scene type. Normally, [Default setting] is adequate, but if the settings match the lighting condition or scene, the - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 68
Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type 3 On the Quick Control screen, select the lighting or scene type. Press the button (7). Press the key to select [Default setting]. [Shoot by lighting or scene type] will appear on the screen's bottom. Press the key or turn the dial to select the - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 69
Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type Lighting or Scene Type Settings (1) Default setting The default setting. (2) Daylight For subjects under sunlight. Gives more natural-looking blue skies and greenery and reproduces light-colored flowers better. (3) Shade For subjects in the shade. Suitable for skin - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 70
x Image Playback The easiest way to playback images is explained below. For more details on the playback procedure, see page 175. 1 Playback the image. When you press the button, the last image captured will be displayed. 2 Select an image. To view images starting with the last image, press the - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 71
automatically 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 page - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 72
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 T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 73
d: Program AE Shooting Tips Change the ISO speed or use the built-in flash. To match the subject and ambient lighting level, you can change the ISO speed (p.77) or use the built-in flash (p.88). In the mode, the built-in flash will not fire automatically. So under low light, press the (Flash - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 74
displayed to help you select the desired quality. Then press . Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings (Approx.) Quality 73 High 83 quality file size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst are based on Canon's 4GB test card and testing standards (ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style). - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 75
take more shots than was indicated. It might also be fewer than indicated. The number of possible shots displayed is only approximate. Does the camera display the maximum burst? The maximum burst is displayed in the viewfinder's right side. Since it is only a single-digit indicator 0 - 9, any number - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 76
JPEG and .CR2 for RAW). 73 images can be viewed or printed even with a computer which does not have the software provided with the camera installed. 1 image 73 image 0001 . CR2 0001 . JPG File number File extension Commercially-available software might not be able to display RAW images. Using - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 77
the dial to select the desired ISO speed, then press . With [AUTO] selected, the ISO speed will be set automatically (p.78). ISO Speed Guide ISO Speed Shooting Situation (No flash) Flash Range 100 - 400 400 - 1600 1600 - 6400 Sunny outdoors The higher the ISO speed, Overcast skies or - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 78
Z: Changing the ISO SpeedN ISO [AUTO] If the ISO speed is set to [AUTO], the actual ISO speed to be set will be displayed when you press the shutter button halfway. As indicated below, the ISO speed will be set automatically to suit the shooting mode. Shooting Mode 1/7/C/3/4/5/6 d/s/f/a*1/8 2 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 79
A Selecting the Subject's Optimal Image CharacteristicsN 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 [2] tab, select [Picture - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 80
A Selecting the Subject's Optimal Image CharacteristicsN S Neutral This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer. For natural colors and subdued images. U Faithful This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer. When the subject is - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 81
then autofocus in the selected AF mode. One-Shot AF for Still Subjects Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus only once. When focus is achieved, the dot inside the AF point achieving focus lights briefly in red, and the focus confirmation light - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 82
subject will be focused continuously. The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken. When the AF point selection (p.83) is automatic, the camera first uses the center AF point to focus. During autofocusing, if the subject moves away from the center AF point, focus tracking continues as long - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 83
S Selecting the AF Point N In Basic Zone modes, the camera will normally focus the closest subject automatically. Therefore, it might not always focus your target subject. In the , , , and modes, you can select the AF - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 84
most 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.82). The center AF point will first be used to and [u Live mode] during Live View shooting). For details, see the Extender's instruction manual. 84 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 85
which focus is difficult to achieve in the [Live mode] and [u Live mode] AF modes during Live View shooting are listed on page 132. MF: Manual Focusing 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to . Focusing ring 2 Focus the subject. Focus by turning the lens focusing ring until the subject looks - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 86
1+73 : Approx. 0.8 fps (averaged value) 3 Take the picture. The camera shoots continuously while you hold down the shutter button completely. Shooting Tips Also set • For still subjects When One-Shot AF is set, the camera will focus only once during continuous shooting. Depending on the image- - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 87
j Using the Self-timer 1 Press the button. 2 Select the self-timer. Press the key or turn the dial to select the desired selftimer, then press . j : 10-sec. self-timer l : 2-sec. self-timerN q : 10-sec. self-timer plus continuous shots Press the key to set the number of - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 88
- 1/200 sec.) will be set automatically to prevent camera shake. 1 Press the button. In Creative Zone 77) 100 200 400 800/AUTO* 1600 3200 6400 EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III Wide Angle Telephoto 1 - 2.6 / 3.3 - 8.5 1 - 1.6 / 3.3 - 5.2 1 - 3.7 / 3.3 - 12.1 1 - 2.3 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 89
D Using the Built-in Flash Shooting Tips If the subject is far away, increase the ISO speed (p.77). 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 and - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 90
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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 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 T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 92
s: Action Shots You can either freeze the action or create motion blur with the (Shutter-priority AE) mode on the Mode Dial. * stands for Time value. Blurred motion (Slow shutter speed: 1/30 sec.) Frozen action (Fast shutter speed: 1/2000 sec.) 1 Set the Mode Dial to . 2 Set the - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 93
take the picture. If you use a telephoto lens, hold it steady to prevent camera shake. How to blur a flowing river or water fountain. Use a slow shutter speed of 1/30 sec. or slower. Use a tripod to prevent hand-held camera shake. Set the shutter speed so that the aperture display does not blink in - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 94
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. 94 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 95
Shooting Tips When using an aperture with a high f/number, note that camera shake can occur in low light scenes. A higher aperture f/number as long as 30 sec. In such cases, increase the ISO speed and hold the camera steady or use a tripod. The depth of field depends not only on the aperture, but - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 96
speed set automatically. Both the subject and background look properly exposed (automatic slow-speed flash sync). If you are handholding the camera, keep it steady to prevent camera shake. Using a tripod is recommended. If you do not want a slow shutter speed to be used, set [2: Flash sync. speed in - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 97
. 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 shutter speed and aperture. + To set the shutter speed, turn the dial. To - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 98
the flash output will be set automatically (autoflash exposure) to match the manually-set aperture. The flash sync speed can be set from 1/200 sec. point the lens toward the sun. The sun's heat can damage the camera's internal components. Since bulb exposures produce more noise than usual, the image - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 99
speed blinks, it means that the subject is too bright. Decrease the ISO speed. A slow shutter speed has been set. Use a tripod to steady the camera. I want to use flash. Flash can be used, however, the result will be the same as using the mode with flash. The desired depth of - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 100
the desired metering mode, then press . q Evaluative metering This is an all-around metering mode suited for portraits and even backlit subjects. The camera sets the exposure automatically to suit the scene. w Partial metering Effective when the background is much brighter than the subject due to - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 101
Setting Exposure CompensationN O Setting Exposure Compensation Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not come out as desired. This feature can be used in Creative Zone modes (except ). You can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3-stop increments. - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 102
Setting Exposure CompensationN y Flash Exposure Compensation Set flash exposure compensation if the flash exposure of the subject does not come out as desired. You can set the flash exposure compensation up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments. 1 Press the button. (7) X The Quick Control screen - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 103
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 T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 104
3 Auto Exposure BracketingN Canceling AEB Follow steps 1 and 2 to turn off the AEB amount display. The AEB setting will also be canceled automatically if the power switch is set to , flash recycling is completed, etc. Shooting Tips Using AEB with continuous shooting: If continuous shooting - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 105
the button and press the shutter button to take another shot. AE Lock Effects Metering Mode (p.100) AF Point Selection Method (p.83) 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. we AE lock is - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 106
the proper flash exposure for the subject, you can recompose (put the subject toward the side) and shoot. This feature can also be used with a Canon EX-series Speedlite. * FE stands for Flash Exposure. 1 Press the button. X The built-in flash will rise. Press the shutter button halfway and look - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 107
on the shooting conditions, noise might increase. If a setting other than [Disable] is set and you use exposure compensation, flash exposure compensation, or manual exposure to darken the exposure, the image might still come out bright. If you want a darker exposure, set [Auto Lighting Optimizer] to - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 108
3 Correcting the Image's Dark Corners Due to the lens characteristics, the four corners of the picture might look darker. This phenomenon is called lens light fall-off or drop in peripheral illumination and can be corrected automatically. The default setting is [Enable]. With JPEG images, the - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 109
can check which lenses have their correction data registered in the camera. You can also register the correction data for unregistered lenses. For details, see the Software Instruction Manual (CD-ROM) for EOS Utility (p.272). For JPEG images already captured, lens peripheral illumination correction - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 110
A Customizing Image CharacteristicsN You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters like [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test shots. To customize [Monochrome], see page 112. 1 Select [Picture Style]. Under the [2] tab, select [Picture Style], then - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 111
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 T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 112
A Customizing Image CharacteristicsN V Monochrome Adjustment For Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast] explained on the preceding page. kFilter Effect With a filter effect applied to a monochrome image, you can make white - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 113
sharpness and contrast are different. You can also adjust the parameters of a Picture Style which has been registered to the camera with EOS Utility (provided software, p.270). 1 Select [Picture Style]. Under the [2] tab, select [Picture Style], then press . X The Picture Style selection screen - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 114
the parameter settings of the registered Picture Style. If you execute [Clear all camera settings] (p.164), all the [User Def. *] settings will revert to the default. Any Picture Style registered via EOS Utility (provided software) will have only its modified parameters reverted to the default - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 115
white balance. If natural-looking colors cannot be obtained with , you can select the white balance to match the light source or set it manually by shooting a white object. 1 Press the button. X [White balance] will appear. 2 Select the white balance. Press the key or turn the dial - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 116
[Monochrome] (p.80), it cannot be selected in step 3. Instead of a white object, an 18% gray card (commercially available) can produce a more accurate white balance. The personal white balance registered with EOS Utility (provided software, p.270) will be registered under . If you do step 3, the - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 117
2 Adjusting the Color Tone for the Light SourceN You can correct the white balance that has been set. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter. Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels. This - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 118
2 Adjusting the Color Tone for the Light SourceN White Balance Auto Bracketing With just one shot, three images having a different color balance can be recorded simultaneously. Based on the color temperature of the current white balance setting, the image will be bracketed with a blue/amber bias or - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 119
not recommended if you do not know about image processing, Adobe RGB, and Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 (Exif 2.21). The image will look very subdued in a sRGB personal computer appended. See explanations about the ICC profile in the Software Instruction Manual (p.272) in the CD-ROM. 119 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 120
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is recommended. About Remote Live View Shooting With EOS Utility (provided software, p.270) installed in your computer, you can connect the camera to the computer and shoot remotely while viewing the computer screen. For details, see the Software Instruction Manual (p.272) in the CD-ROM. 121 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 122
Press the shutter button completely. X The picture will be taken and the captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor. X After the image review ends, the camera will return to Live View shooting automatically. Press the button to exit Live View shooting. The image's field of view is approx. 99 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 123
not point the lens toward the sun. The sun's heat can damage the camera's internal components. Cautions for using Live View shooting are on pages 136-137. two shutter sounds, but only one shot will be taken. If the camera is not operated for a prolonged period, the power will turn off automatically - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 124
A Shooting with the LCD Monitor About the Information Display Each time you press the button, the information display will change. AF mode • d : Live mode • c : Face detection Live mode • f : Quick mode Shooting mode AF point (Quick mode) Magnifying frame Histogram Drive mode White balance - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 125
A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Final Image Simulation The final image simulation reflects the effects of the Picture Style, white balance, etc., in the Live View image so you can see what the captured image will look like. During still photo shooting, the Live View image will automatically reflect - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 126
You can also select the AF point. 2 Select a function and set it. Press the key to select a function. X The selected function and Feature guide (p.47) will appear. Press the key or turn the dial to change the setting. Pressing will display the respective function's setting screen. In - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 127
] or [Grid 2m], you can display grid lines. It can help you level the camera vertically or horizontally. Metering timerN You can change how long the exposure setting is displayed ( Dust Delete Data], [6 Clean manually], [7 Clear settings], or [7 Firmware Ver.], the Live View shooting will terminate - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 128
, p.129), and [Quick mode] (p.133). If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens focus mode switch to , magnify the image, and focus manually (p.135). Select the AF mode. Under the [z] tab, select [AF mode]. Select the desired AF mode, then press . While the Live View image is displayed - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 129
(Face detection) Live Mode: c With the same AF method as the Live mode, human faces are detected and focused. Have the target person face the camera. 1 Display the Live View image. Press the button. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. When a face is detected, the frame will - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 130
Mode 2 Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway and the camera will focus the face covered by the frame. X When the focus is way off, face detection will not be possible. If the lens enables manual focusing even while the lens focus mode switch is set to , turn the focusing ring - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 131
Changing the Autofocus Mode Live Mode and u (Face Detection) Live Mode Notes AF operation Focusing will take slightly longer. Even when focus has been achieved, pressing the shutter button halfway will focus again. The image brightness may change during and after the AF operation. If the light - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 132
as an animal in a cage). Subjects which keep moving within the AF point and cannot keep still due to camera shake or subject blur. A subject approaching or moving away from the camera. Autofocusing while the subject is way out of focus. Soft focus effect is applied with a soft focus lens. A special - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 133
Changing the Autofocus Mode Quick Mode: f The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF mode (p.81), using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting. Although you can focus the target area quickly, the Live View image will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation. AF point - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 134
Changing the Autofocus Mode 3 Focus the subject. Aim the AF points over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. X The Live View image will turn off, the reflex mirror will go back down, and AF will be executed. X When focus is achieved, the AF point which achieved focus will turn green and - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 135
within the magnifying frame will be magnified. Each time you press the button, the view will change as follows: 5x 10x Normal view 4 Focus manually. While looking at the magnified image, turn the lens focusing ring to focus. After achieving focus, press the AE lock button to return to - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 136
Live View function at a high temperature for a prolonged period will cause the and icons to appear earlier. When not shooting, turn off the camera. Live View Image Cautions Under low- or bright-light conditions, the Live View image might not reflect the brightness of the captured image. If - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 137
Cautions When you shoot continuously with the Live View function for a long period, the camera's internal temperature may increase and it can degrade image quality. Terminate Live View shooting -in flash or an external Speedlite is used. Modeling flash will not work with an external Speedlite. 137 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 138
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Shooting Movies When you set the Mode Dial to , you can shoot HighDefinition (HD) movies. The movie recording format will be MOV. Cards which can record movies When shooting movies, use a large-capacity SD card rated SD Speed Class 6 " " or higher. If you use a slow-writing card when - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 140
then the image will appear on the LCD monitor. 2 Focus the subject. Before shooting a movie, autofocus or manual focus (p.128-135). When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus with the current AF mode. Recording movie 3 Shoot the movie. Press the button to start shooting - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 141
Approx. 1 hr. 50 min., At 0°C/32°F: Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Using an EX-series Speedlite (Sold Separately) Equipped with a LED Light This camera is compatible with the function turning on the LED light automatically in low-light conditions. For details, see the EX Speedlite's instruction manual. 141 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 142
speed Aperture Battery check Movie autoexposure Eye-Fi card transmission status ISO speed Exposure compensation amount If there is no card in the camera, the movie shooting remaining time will be displayed in red. When movie shooting starts, the movie shooting remaining time will change to the - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 143
k Shooting Movies Final Image Simulation The final image simulation reflects the effects of the Picture Style, white balance, etc., in the movie image so you can see what the captured movie will look like. During movie shooting, the movie image will automatically reflect the settings listed below. - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 144
AF point will also be displayed. 2 Select a function and set it. Press the key to select a function. X The selected function and Feature guide (p.47) will appear. Press the key or turn the dial to change the setting. Pressing will display the respective function's setting screen. 144 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 145
3 Menu Function Settings The menu options displayed under the [w], [x], and [y] tabs are explained below. [w] tab AF mode The AF modes will be the same as described on pages 128-134. You can select [Live mode], [u Live mode], or [Quick mode]. Note that continuous focusing of a moving subject is not - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 146
lock is not possible. kHighlight tone priority If [Enable] is set, highlight detail will be improved. The dynamic range is expanded from the standard 18% gray to bright highlights. The gradation between the grays and highlights becomes smoother. The settable ISO speed range will be ISO 200-6400. The - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 147
Time (approx.) 4GB Card 8GB Card 16GB Card 17 min. 34 min. 1 hr. 8 min. File Size (approx.) 222.6 MB/min. 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.150). The maximum recording time of one - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 148
setting is displayed (AE lock time). Grid display With [Grid 1l] or [Grid 2m], you can display grid lines. It can help you level the camera vertically or horizontally. The sound will be recorded at a 48 kHz sampling frequency and 16-bit for both L and R. The Metering timer and Grid display - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 149
[y] tab 3 Menu Function Settings Exposure compensation You can set exposure compensation for movies up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. Auto Lighting Optimizer The Auto Lighting Optimizer can be set as explained on page 107. If the [w] menu tab's [kHighlight tone priority] is set to [Enable], - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 150
a while. Movie shooting at a high temperature for a prolonged period will cause the icon to appear sooner. When not shooting, turn off the camera. Movie Shooting Cautions Recording and Image Quality If the attached lens has an Image Stabilizer, the Image Stabilizer will operate at all times - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 151
that part might look momentarily still when you playback the movie. If you connect the camera to a TV set with an HDMI cable (p.191) and shoot a movie, still be properly recorded in High-Definition (HD) quality. If you connect the camera to a TV set and shoot a movie, the TV will not output any sound - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 152
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Silencing the Beeper (p.154) Card Reminder (p.154) Setting the Image Review Time (p.154) Setting the Auto Power-off Time (p.155) Adjusting (p.160) Auto Rotation of Vertical Images (p.162) Checking Camera Settings (p.163) Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings (p.164) Turning the LCD Monitor - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 154
after capture. If [Off] is set, the image will not be displayed immediately after image capture. If [Hold] is set, the image review will be displayed up until the [Auto power off] time. During image review, if you operate any camera controls such as pressing the shutter button halfway, the image - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 155
of the following buttons: , , , etc. If [Off] has been set, either turn off the camera yourself or press the button to turn off the LCD monitor to save battery power. Even if [Off] has LCD monitor brightness to 4 and prevent the ambient light from affecting the reviewed image. 155 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 156
Handy Features 3 Creating and Selecting a Folder You can freely create and select the folder where the captured images are to be saved. This is optional since a folder will be created automatically for saving captured images. Create a Folder 1 Select [Select folder]. Under the [5] tab, select [ - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 157
to 9999 images (file No. 0001 - 9999). When a folder becomes full, a new folder with a higher one-up folder number is created automatically. Also, if manual reset (p.159) is executed, a new folder will be created automatically. Folders numbered from 100 to 999 can be created. Creating Folders with - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 158
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 [5] tab, select [ - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 159
to use different folders for the images taken yesterday and the ones taken today, for example. After the manual reset, the file numbering returns to continuous or auto reset. (There will be no Manual reset confirmation screen.) If the file number in folder No. 999 reaches 9999, shooting will not be - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 160
Handy Features 3 Setting Copyright InformationN When you set the copyright information, it will be appended to the image as Exif information. 1 Select [Copyright information]. Under the [7] tab, select [Copyright information], then press . 2 Select the option to be set. Select [Enter author's - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 161
text entry, press the button to cancel it and return to the screen in step 2. You can also set or check the copyright information with EOS Utility (provided software, p.270). 161 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 162
automatically rotated. FAQ The vertical image is not rotated during the image review immediately after it is captured. Press the button and the image . In such a case, see "Rotating the Image" on page 179. On the camera's LCD monitor, I want to rotate an image captured when [OnD] had been set - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 163
Settings While the menu is displayed, press the button to display the camera's major function settings. While the menu is displayed, press the button to display the settings. Press the button again to return to the menu. Settings - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 164
settings], then press . 3 Select [OK]. Select [OK], then press . X Setting [Clear all camera settings] will reset the camera to the default settings on the next page. FAQ Clearing all camera settings: After the procedure above, go to [7 Clear settings] and select [Clear all Custom Func. (C.Fn - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 165
Camera Settings Auto power off 30 sec. Beep Enable Release shutter without card Enable Image review 2 sec. Histogram Image jump w/6 Auto rotate Brightness e (10 images) OnzD LCD brightness LCD off/on button Shutter button Date/Time Unchanged Language Unchanged Feature guide - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 166
Handy Features 3 Turning the LCD monitor Off/On The shooting settings display (p.46) can be turned on or off by pressing the shutter button halfway. Under the [6] tab, select [LCD off/on btn], then press . The available settings are described below. Select one, then press . [Shutter btn.] : - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 167
with this function. The setting procedure is the same as setting a camera menu function. Select [Flash control]. Under the [1] tab, select [ displayed under [External flash func. setting] will vary depending on the Speedlite model. Select [Built-in flash func. setting] or [External flash func. - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 168
(Fixed) k k - k k k - k - k Page 168 169 - 102 169 - - * Regarding [FEB] (Flash exposure bracketing), [Zoom], and [Wireless set.], refer to the Speedlite's instruction manual. Flash mode With an external Speedlite, you can select the flash mode suiting your objective. [E-TTL II] is the - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 169
sync will automatically take effect. If an external Speedlite is attached, you can also set [Hi-speed]. For details, see the Speedlite's instruction manual. Flash exposure compensation See "y Flash Exposure Compensation" on page 102. E-TTL II flash metering For normal flash exposures, set it to - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 170
under [External flash C.Fn setting] will vary depending on the Speedlite model. 1 Display the Custom Function. Select [External flash C.Fn setting set the function. The procedure is the same as setting the camera's Custom Functions (p.216). To clear all the Custom Function settings, select [Clear ext. - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 171
3 Appending Dust Delete DataN Dust entering the camera can adhere to the image sensor and cause dust spots to be visible on the captured images. [Dust Delete Data]. Under the [y] tab, select [Dust Delete Data], then press . 2 Select [OK]. Select [OK], then press . Instructions will appear. 171 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 172
still be obtained even if there is no card in the camera. X When the picture is taken, the camera will start collecting the Dust Delete Data. When the Dust ) to erase dust spots, see the Software Instruction Manual (p.272) in the Software Instruction Manual CD-ROM. The Dust Delete Data appended to - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 173
sensor needs to be cleaned directly, having it done by a Canon Service Center is recommended. Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera. 1 Select [Clean manually]. Under the [6] tab, select [Clean manually], then press . 2 Select [OK]. Select [OK], then press . X In a moment - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 174
3 Manual Sensor CleaningN While cleaning attached. A brush can scratch the sensor. Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount. If the power is turned off, the shutter will close and the blower remains, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended. 174 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 175
about how to playback and erase photos and movies with the camera and viewing them on a TV set. About images taken with another camera: The camera might not be able to properly display images captured with a different camera or edited with a computer or whose file name was changed. 175 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 176
x Searching for Images Quickly H Display Multiple Images on One Screen (Index display) Search for images quickly with the index display showing four or nine images on one screen. 1 Playback the image. When you press the button, the last image captured will be displayed. 2 Switch to the index - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 177
x Searching for Images Quickly I Jump through Images (Jump display) With the single image display, you can turn the dial to jump through the images forward or back according to the jump method that was set. 1 Select [Image jump w/6]. Under the [4] tab, select [Image jump w/6], then press . - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 178
display will return. You can turn the dial to view another image while the magnification is maintained. The image cannot be magnified during the image review immediately after shooting. A movie cannot be magnified. 178 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 179
b Rotating the Image You can rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation. 1 Select [Rotate]. Under the [3] tab, select [Rotate], then press . 2 Select an image. Press the key to select the image to be rotated. You can also select an image on the index display (p.176). 3 Rotate the - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 180
3 Setting Ratings You can rate images and movies with one of five rating marks: l/m/ n/o/p. 1 Select [Rating]. Under the [4] tab, select [Rating], then press . 2 Select an image or movie. Press the key to select the image or movie to be rated. You can display three images by pressing the - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 181
3 Setting Ratings The number next to the rating marks (l/m/n/o/p) can only go up to 999. If there are 1,000 or more images for a rating, [###] will be displayed. Taking advantage of ratings With the [4 Image jump w/6] option, you can display only the rated images and movies. With the [4 Slide show] - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 182
, set [5 Auto rotate] to [OnzD]. If [5 Auto rotate] is set to [OnD] or [Off], the [b Rotate] setting will be recorded to the image, but the camera will not rotate the image for display. 182 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 183
single-image display and the Quick Control icons will appear. Pressing the button again will return to the index display. For images taken with another camera, selectable functions may be limited. 183 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 184
by devices compatible with MOV files. Since hard disk recorders do not have an HDMI IN terminal, the camera cannot be connected to a hard disk recorder with an HDMI cable. Even if the camera is connected to a hard disk recorder with a USB cable, movies and still photos cannot be played nor saved - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 185
. A movie edited with a personal computer cannot be rewritten to the card and played back with the camera. Playback and Editing with a Personal Computer (See the PDF file instruction manual for ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, p.272) The movie files recorded in the card can be transferred to a personal - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 186
k Playing Movies 1 Playback the image. Press the button to display images. Speaker 2 Select a movie. Press the key to select a movie. On the single-image display, the icon displayed on the upper left indicates a movie. On the index display, the perforation on the left edge of the - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 187
set. (Turning the dial will not adjust the sound volume.) This camera cannot playback Full High-Definition (Full HD) or HighDefinition (HD) movies (60/50 fps frame rate) taken with another EOS camera. This camera can only playback High-Definition (HD) and Standard-Definition (SD) movies having - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 188
X Editing a Movie's First and Last Scenes You can edit out the first and last scenes of a movie in 1-sec. increments. 1 On the movie playback screen, select [X]. X The editing screen will be displayed. 2 Specify the part to be edited out. Select either [U] (Cut beginning) or [V] (Cut end), then - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 189
3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) You can playback the images in the card as an automatic slide show. 1 Select [Slide show]. Under the [4] tab, select [Slide show], then press . 2 Number of images to be played Select the images to be played. Press the key to select the desired option, then - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 190
3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) [Display time] 3 Set [Set up] as desired. Press the key to select [Set up], then press . Set the [Display time] (still photos), [Repeat], and [Transition effect]. Then press the button. [Repeat] [Transition effect] 4 Start the slide show. Press the - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 191
to . Adjust the movie's sound volume with the TV set. The sound volume cannot be adjusted with the camera. Before connecting or disconnecting the cable between the camera and television, turn off the camera and TV set. Depending on the TV set, part of the image displayed might be cut off. 191 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 192
. By pressing the button, you can change the display format. To playback movies, see page 186. Do not connect any other device's output to the camera's terminal. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Certain TVs might not be able to playback the captured images. Using HDMI CEC TV Sets If the TV - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 193
Playback on a High-Definition TV 3 Press the camera's button. X An image will appear on the TV TV sets require you to first enable the HDMI CEC connection. For details, see the TV set's instruction manual. Certain TV sets, even those compatible with HDMI CEC, may not operate properly. In such a - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 194
K Protecting Images Protecting an image prevents it from being erased accidentally. 3 Protecting a Single Image 1 Select [Protect images]. Under the [3] tab, select [Protect images], then press . X The protect setting screen will appear. 2 Select [Select images]. Select [Select images], then - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 195
card (p.44), 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.197), only the protected images will - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 196
L Erasing Images You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.194) will not be erased. Once an image is erased, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you no longer need the image before erasing it. To prevent important images from being erased - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 197
L Erasing Images 2 Select [Select and erase images]. Select [Select and erase images], then press . X The images will be displayed. To display the three-image display, press the button. To return to the single-image display, press the button. 3 Select the images to be erased. Press the - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 198
B Shooting Information Display Sample Image Taken in a Creative Zone Mode Exposure compensation amount Flash exposure compensation amount Aperture Shutter speed Protect Rating Folder number - File number Histogram (Brightness/RGB) Metering mode Shooting mode White balance Image-recording quality - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 199
B Shooting Information Display Sample Image Taken in a Basic Zone Mode Shooting mode Ambience and ambience effects Lighting or scene * For images taken in Basic Zone modes, the information displayed may differ depending on the shooting mode. * Photos taken in the mode will show [Background - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 200
B Shooting Information Display About the Highlight Alert When the shooting information is displayed, any overexposed areas of the image will blink. To obtain more image detail in the overexposed areas, set the exposure compensation to a negative amount and shoot again. About the Histogram The - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 201
images in the card. The camera is compatible with "wPictBridge" which is the standard for direct printing. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (p.211) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) enables you to print images recorded in the card according to your printing instructions such as the image selection - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 202
the printer. For details, see the printer's instruction manual. 3 Connecting the camera to the printer. Use the interface cable provided with the camera. Connect the cable to the camera's terminal with the cable plug's icon facing the front of the camera. To connect to the printer, refer to - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 203
problem with the printer. Resolve the problem displayed by the error message (p.210). You can also print RAW images taken with this camera. If you use a battery pack to power the camera camera and printer. Hold the plug (not the cord) to pull out the cable. For direct printing, using AC Adapter Kit - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 204
The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the printer. Some settings might not be available. For details, see the printer's instruction manual. Printer-connected icon 1 Select the image to be printed. Check that the icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 205
press . When using a Canon printer and Canon paper, read the printer's instruction manual to check what paper page layout will vary depending on the printer model or its settings. *1: After ordering the prints 214). *2: From the Exif data, the camera name, lens name, shooting mode, shutter speed - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 206
setting enables finer printing adjustments than with "Natural." EDefault The printing will differ depending on the printer. For details, see the printer's instruction manual. * When you change the printing effects, it is reflected in the image displayed on the upper left. Note that the printed - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 207
printer's own default settings as set by the printer's manufacturer. See the printer's instruction manual to find out what the [Default] settings are. Depending on the image's file then select [OK]. If you execute [Clear all camera settings] (p.164), all the settings will revert to the default. 207 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 208
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 button - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 209
wPrinting Trimming the Image Tilt correction You can crop the image and print only the trimmed portion as if the image was recomposed. Do the trimming right before printing. If you set the trimming and then set the print settings, you may have to set the trimming again. 1 On the print setting - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 210
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 T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 211
W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) You can set the print type, date imprinting, and file No. imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cannot be set individually for each image.) Setting the Printing Options 1 Select [Print order]. Under the [3] tab, select [ - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 212
not be imprinted depending on the print type setting and printer model. When printing with DPOF, you must use the card instruction manual. Or check with your photofinisher about compatibility when ordering prints. Do not insert into the camera a card whose print order was set by a different camera - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 213
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. After completing the print order, press the - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 214
order]. 3 Select [Print]. [Print] will be displayed only if the camera is connected to a printer and printing is possible. 4 Set the [ background or on the border. Under [Adjust levels], [Manual] cannot be selected. If you stopped the printing and problem occurs during printing, see page 210. 214 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 215
Creativ Customizing the Camera You can customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences with Custom Functions. Custom Functions can be set and used only in Creative Zone modes. e Zone 215 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 216
3 Setting Custom FunctionsN 1 Select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)]. Under the [7] tab, select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)], then press . Custom Function No. 2 Select the Custom Function No. Press the key to select the Custom Function No., then press . 3 Change the setting as desired. Press the - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 217
3 Setting Custom FunctionsN Custom Functions C.Fn I: Exposure 1 Exposure level increments 2 Flash sync. speed in Av mode C.Fn II: Image 3 Long exposure noise reduction 4 High ISO speed noise reduction 5 Highlight tone priority p.218 A LV shooting k k k p.219 k p.220 k C.Fn III: Autofocus/ - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 218
, the background may come out dark. 2: 1/200 sec. (fixed) The flash-sync speed is fixed to 1/200 sec. This more effectively prevents subject blur and camera shake than with setting 1. However, the background may come out darker than with setting 1. When 1 or 2 is set, high-speed sync cannot be used - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 219
3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn II: Image C.Fn-3 Long exposure noise reduction 0: Off 1: Auto For 1 sec. or longer exposures, noise reduction is performed automatically if noise typical of long exposures is detected. This [Auto] setting is effective in most cases. 2: On Noise reduction is - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 220
the highlight detail. The dynamic range is expanded from the standard 18% gray to bright highlights. The gradation between the grays and beam firing The AF-assist beam can be emitted by the camera's built-in flash or by an external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite. 0: Enable If necessary, the AF-assist beam - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 221
the external Speedlite's [AF-assist beam firing] Custom Function is set to [Disabled], the Speedlite will not emit the AF-assist beam even if the camera's C.Fn-6 is set to 0, 2, or 3. C.Fn IV: Operation/Others C.Fn-7 Shutter/AE lock button 0: AF/AE lock 1: AE lock/AF Convenient when you want to - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 222
3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn-8 Assign SET button You can assign a frequently-used function to . Press when the camera is ready to shoot. 0: Normal (disabled) 1: Image quality Press to display the image-recording quality setting screen on the LCD monitor. Select the desired image- - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 223
If you pressed the button and turned off the camera while the LCD monitor was off, the shooting settings will not be displayed when you turn on the camera again. This helps to save battery power. The menu screens and image - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 224
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 T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 225
Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc. 225 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 226
words, it is like a high-output flash attached externally in place of the built-in flash. For detailed instructions, see the EX-series Speedlite's instruction manual. This camera is a Type-A camera that can use all the features of EX-series Speedlites. Shoe-mount Speedlites Macro Lites With an EX - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 227
adjust the aperture setting before shooting. If you are using a Speedlite which has manual flash mode, shoot in the manual flash mode. Using Non-Canon Flash Units Sync Speed The camera can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at 1/200 sec. or slower shutter speeds. Use a sync speed slower - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 228
Power Outlet With the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E10 (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 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 229
can be used to press the shutter button halfway and completely. Remote Controller RC-6, RC-1, and RC-5 (all sold separately) cannot be used with the camera. Using the Eyepiece Cover When you use the self-timer, bulb, or Remote Switch and do not look through the viewfinder, stray light entering the - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 230
on how to set up and use the Eye-Fi card or to troubleshoot any image transfer problems, refer to the Eye-Fi card's instruction manual or inquire the card's manufacturer. The camera is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 231
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 personal computer settings. For details, see the card's instruction manual. Depending on the wireless LAN's connection conditions, the image transfer may - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 232
recording quality settings selectable kkkkkkkkkkkk k Auto / ISO Auto o o o o o o o o k k k k k o ISO speed Manual Settable maximum ISO speed limit kkkk k kkkk k Picture Automatic setting P P P Q R P P P Style Manual selection kkkk k k Shoot by ambience selection kkkkkk Shoot by lighting - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 233
k kkkk k External Function setting flash Custom Function setting kkkk k kkkk k Live View shooting kkkkkkkkkkkk k Quick Control kkkkkkkkkkkk k k Feature guide kkkkkkkkkkkk k k *1: Still photos cannot be taken in the movie shooting mode. *2: If used during movie shooting, it will switch - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 234
c / 1+73 / 1 Beep Enable / Disable Release shutter without card Enable / Disable Image review Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold Peripheral illumination correction Enable / Center-weighted average metering 100 Custom White Balance Manual setting of white balance 115 WB Shift/BKT WB - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 235
3 Menu Settings y Shooting 3 (Red) Dust Delete Data Obtains data to be used to erase dust spots ISO Auto Max. 400 / Max. 800 / Max. 1600 / Max. 3200 / Max. 6400 Page 171 78 z Shooting 4 (Red) Live View shooting Enable / Disable 123 AF mode Grid display Live mode / u Live mode / Quick mode - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 236
time (hour, min., sec.) 33 Select the interface language 34 Clean manually Clean image sensor manually 173 Feature guide Enable / Disable 47 7 Set-up 3 (Yellow) Custom Functions (C.Fn) Customize camera functions as desired 216 Display copyright information / Enter author's Copyright - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 237
Exposure compensation 1/3-stop increments, ±3 stops 149 Auto Lighting Optimizer Disable / Low / Standard / Strong 149 Custom White Balance Manual setting of white balance 149 Picture Style PStandard / QPortrait / RLandscape / SNeutral / UFaithful / VMonochrome / 149 WUser Def. 1, 2, 3 237 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 238
3 Menu Settings 1 Shooting 1 (Red) Page Beep Enable / Disable 154 Peripheral illumination correction Enable / Disable 108 3 Playback 1 (Blue) Protect images Select images / All images in folder / Unprotect all images in folder / All images on card / 194 Unprotect all images on card - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 239
and erase data on the card File numbering Continuous / Auto reset / Manual reset Select folder Create and select a folder Eye-Fi settings* Eye- 230 6 Set-up 2 (Yellow) LCD brightness Date/Time LanguageK Feature guide Seven brightness levels provided 155 Set the date (year, month, day) and - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 240
-E2 270EX II 320EX 430EX II 580EX II Macro Ring Lite Macro Twin Lite MR-14EX MT-24EX Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15ll Rubber Frame Ef Bundled Accessories Eyecup Ef E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Wide Strap EW-200D Angle Finder C Hand Strap E2 Semi Hard Case EH19-L 240 Battery Pack Battery - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 241
Switch RS-60E3 EF lenses EF-S lenses HDMI Cable HTC-100 (2.9 m/9.5 ft.) TV/Video Camera Instruction EOS DIGITAL Software Instruction Manual Solution Disk Manual PictBridge-compatible printer Interface Cable (1.3 m/4.3 ft.) Interface Cable IFC-200U/500U (1.9 m/6.2 ft.) / (4.7 m/15.4 ft - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 242
Troubleshooting Guide If a problem occurs with the camera, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. Power-Related Problems The battery pack does not recharge. Do not recharge any - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 243
Troubleshooting Guide turn off after the camera is idle for 30 min. Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor. Shooting-Related Problems No images can be be taken. Press the shutter button halfway again to focus, or focus manually (p.39, 85). Slide the card's write-protect switch to the Write/ - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 244
Troubleshooting Guide The file numbering does not start from 0001. If the card already contains recorded images, the image number might not start from 0001 (p.158). The image is out of focus. Set the lens focus mode switch to (p.35). To prevent camera may solve the problem. The continuous - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 245
Troubleshooting Guide The Auto Lighting Optimizer cannot be set. Under the [7 Custom Functions flash func. setting] screen. Also, if you set flash exposure compensation with the camera and then set flash exposure compensation with the external Speedlite, the Speedlite's flash exposure compensation - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 246
Troubleshooting Guide High-speed sync cannot be set in the mode. Under [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)], set [2: Flash sync. speed in Av mode] to [0: Auto] (p.218). The camera makes a noise when it is shaken. The built-in flash's pop-up mechanism moves slightly. This is normal. The shutter makes - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 247
Troubleshooting Guide Playback Problems The LCD monitor does not display a clear image. If the LCD ) or other software cannot be played with the camera. When the movie is played, camera operation noise can be heard. If you operate the camera's dials or lens during movie shooting, the operation - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 248
Troubleshooting Guide I cannot connect the camera to my TV set. An HDMI cable (sold separately) is necessary to connect the camera to a TV camera to the computer with the provided interface cable, then transfer the images to your computer using EOS Utility (provided software, p.270). Display Problems - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 249
Troubleshooting Guide camera. If the Eye-Fi card has a write-protect tab set to the LOCK position, you will not be able to check the card's connection status or disable Eye-Fi card transmission (p.230). Printing-Related Problems There are fewer printing effects than listed in the instruction manual - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 250
is a problem with the camera, an error message will appear. Follow the onscreen instructions. Countermeasures No. Error Message & Solution Communications between the camera and lens is faulty. Clean the lens contacts. 01 Î Clean the electrical contacts on the camera and lens and use a Canon lens - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 251
function: CMOS sensor Approx. 12.20 megapixels 3:2 Manual, Dust Delete Data appended • Recording system Recording format: Image type: Recorded pixels: Create/select a folder: Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original) RAW+JPEG Large simultaneous recording possible - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 252
Metering range: Focus modes: AF-assist beam: TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection 9 AF points EV 0 - 18 (at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100) One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF) Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash • Exposure Control Metering modes: 63-zone TTL - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 253
metering when focus is achieved Manual: By AE lock button PC terminal: Retractable, auto pop-up flash Guide No. approx. 9.2/30 (at ISO 100 Flash functions settable with the camera) E-TTL II autoflash ±2 slower after the third shot. * Based on Canon's standard 4GB card Max. burst: JPEG Large/Fine - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 254
detection Live mode (Contrast detection) Quick mode (Phase-difference detection), Manual focusing (Approx. 5x / 10x magnification possible) Metering modes: Evaluative . with approx. 230,000 dots Brightness adjustment: Manual (7 levels) Interface languages: 25 Feature guide: Displayable 254 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 255
Battery: Battery life: (Based on CIPA testing standards) Movie shooting time: Battery Pack LP-E10 (Quantity 1) * AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E10 With viewfinder shooting: Approx. 700 shots at 23°C/73°F, approx. 650 shots at 0°C/32°F With Live View shooting: Approx. 220 shots at - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 256
humidity: 85% or less Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 67.0 x 30.5 x 87.5 mm / 2.6 x 1.2 x 3.4 in. Weight: Approx. 82 g / 2.9 oz. (excluding power cord) • EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Angle of view: Diagonal extent: 74°20' - 27°50' Horizontal extent: 64°30' - 23°20' Vertical extent: 45°30 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 257
EW-60C (sold separately) Case: LP814 (sold separately) • EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III Angle of view: Diagonal extent: 74°20' - 27°50' 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 T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 258
All other corporate and product names and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners. About MPEG-4 or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of nongenuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 259
contacting your eyes, skin, and clothing. It can cause blindness or skin problems. If the battery leakage contacts your eyes, skin, or clothing, flush an infant, keep at least 1 meter away. • Before storing the camera or accessory when not in use, remove the battery pack and disconnect the power plug - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 260
so may cause injury. Also make sure the tripod is sturdy enough to support the camera and lens. • Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera under the sun without the lens cap attached. Otherwise, the lens may requires repair, contact your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center. 260 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 261
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Software Start Guide This chapter gives an overview of the software in the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM) provided with the camera and explains how to install the software in a personal computer. It also explains how to view the pdf files in the Software Instruction Manual CD-ROM. EOS DIGITAL - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 270
Software Start Guide EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk This disk contains various software for EOS DIGITAL cameras. EOS Utility With the camera connected to a personal computer, EOS Utility enables you to transfer still photos and movies shot with the camera to the computer. You can also use the personal - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 271
Software Start Guide Installing the Software Do not connect the camera to your computer before you install displayed on the desktop, then double-click on [Canon EOS Digital Installer]. 2 Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions to install. For Macintosh, click [Install]. 3 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 272
Guide Software Instruction Manual Contains the Software Instruction Manuals. Copying and Viewing the Instruction Manual PDFs 1 Insert the [Software INSTRUCTION MANUAL] folder to your computer. Instruction Manual PDFs with the names below are copied. Windows Macintosh EOS Utility EUx.xW_E_xx EUx - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 273
Quick Reference Guide and Instruction Manual Index Menu Operations p.274 Image-recording Quality p.275 A Picture Style p.275 Q Quick Control p.276 Nomenclature p.277 Basic Zone Modes p.279 r Using the Built-in Flash p. - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 274
Quick Reference Guide Menu Operations button LCD monitor Cross keys button 1. Press the button to display the menu. 2. Press the key to select a tab, then press the key - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 275
Quick Reference Guide Image-recording Quality Select [1 Quality], then press . Press the key to select the quality, then press . Image-recording quality Recorded pixels Possible shots A Picture StyleN - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 276
Quick Reference Guide Q Quick Control Press the button. The Quick Control screen will appear. Basic Zone Modes Creative Zone Modes Shutter speed Shooting mode Exposure compensation/ AEB setting - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 277
Nomenclature Power switch Flash button Main Dial Mode Dial Shutter button Quick Reference Guide Aperture/Exposure compensation button Live View shooting/ Movie shooting button Focus mode switch AE lock button AF point selection button Cross keys Access lamp - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 278
Quick Reference Guide Shooting Settings Display Shutter speed Shooting mode Exposure level indicator White balance Picture Style AF mode Quick Control icon Battery check zxcn OK NG Aperture - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 279
Quick Reference Guide Basic Zone Modes Basic Zone All the settings necessary for shooting are set automatically. You just press the shutter button, and the camera does the rest. 1 Full Auto 3 Landscape 7 Flash Off C Creative Auto 4 Close-up 5 Sports 2 Portrait 6 Night Portrait Pressing the - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 280
Quick Reference Guide Creative Zone Modes e Zone You can change the camera settings as desired to shoot in various ways. Creativ d: Program AE The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture in the same way as the mode. Set the Mode Dial to . s: Shutter-priority AE Set the - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 281
Quick Reference Guide E: AF ModeN S AF PointN Set the lens focus mode switch to . Press the button. Press the key or turn the dial to select the - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 282
Quick Reference Guide Z: ISO SpeedN Press the button. Press the key or turn the dial to select the ISO speed, then press . When [AUTO] is selected, the - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 283
Quick Reference Guide A Live View Shooting Press the button to display the Live View image. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the shutter button completely to - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 284
Quick Reference Guide k Shooting Movies Set the Mode Dial to . Press the shutter button halfway to focus. (In the mode, you cannot take still photos even if you - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 285
Image Playback y uy Quick Reference Guide u Index Magnify Select image B Shooting information L Erase S x Playback 285 - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 286
176 9-point AF auto selection 83 A AC Adapter Kit 228 Access lamp 30 Accessories 3 A-DEP (Automatic depth-of-field AE)..........99 Camera Clear camera settings 164 Holding the camera 38 Settings display 163 Camera shake 37, 38 Card 15, 28, 44 Card reminder 154 Eye-Fi 230 Format 44 Problem - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 287
DC coupler 228 Depth-of-field preview 96, 222 Dial 18, 91 Digital terminal 202 Dioptric adjustment 38 Direct printing 201 229 F Faithful 80 FE lock 106 Feature guide 47 FEB 168 File name 158 File , 57, 63 Flash-sync speed 218, 227 Manual flash 168 Red-eye reduction 89 Shutter sync. - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 288
(Image browsing 177 Magnified view 178 Manual rotate 179 No 158 Playback 70 288 Protect 194 Review time 154 Shooting information 198 Transfer 230 , 191 Image area 36 Image dust prevention.......... 171, 173 Image review time 154 Image Stabilizer (lens 37 Image Zone 22 Image-recording - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 289
234 3 icon 4 Metering mode 100 Metering timer 127, 148 MF (Manual focusing 85, 135 84 (Medium/Normal 74 74 (Medium/Fine 74 Microphone No 158 Noise reduction High ISO speed 219 Long exposures 219 Nomenclature 18 Non-Canon flash units 227 Normal (Image-recording quality)... 74 NTSC 147 O - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 290
......... 64 Shoot by lighting or scene type ...... 67 Shooting information display ........ 198 Shooting mode 22 A-DEP (Automatic depth-of-field AE 99 M (Manual exposure 97 Av (Aperture-priority AE 94 Tv (Shutter-priority AE 92 P (Program AE 72 1 (Full Auto 50 7 (Flash Off 54 C (Creative - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 291
Index 6 (Night Portrait 62 k (Movie shooting 139 Shooting settings display ..........20, 46 Shutter button 39 Shutter sync 169 Shutter-priority AE 92 Single image display 70 Single shooting 57, 233 Single-point AF 83 Slide show 189 Software 3, 269 Sound recording 148 Speaker 186 Sports - Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Instruction Manual - Page 292
MARKETING JAPAN INC. 16-6, Kohnan 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8011, Japan This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of January 2011. For information on the camera's compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. CT1-7194HE-002
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MANUAL
The “Software Start Guide” and “Quick Reference Guide” are
provided at end of this manual.