Canon 600D manual 125, Enabling Live View Shooting

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I:_ Shooting with the LCD Monitor

Enabling Live View Shooting

Set [Live View shoot.] to [Enable].

In Basic Zone modes, [Live View

shoot.] will be displayed under [t_-'],and in Creative Zone modes, it will be displayed under [_i].

Battery Life with Live View Shooting [Approx. number of shots]

 

No

Flash

50% Flash Use

At 23°C

/ 73°F

200

160

At 0°C

/ 32°F

170

150

®The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8 and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.

®With a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8, continuous Live View shooting is possible as for approx. 1 hr. 30 min. at 23°C / 73°R

During Live View shooting, do not point the lens toward the sun. The sun's heat can damage the camera's internal components.

Cautions for using Live View shooting are on pages 139-140.

When flash is used. there will be two shutter sounds, but only one shot will be taker

If the camera is not operated for a prolonged period, the power wil! turn off automatically as set with [_'"Auto power off] (p. 167). If [_'"Auto power oft] is set to [Oft], the Live Vie'v function wil! terminate automatically after 30 min. (camera power remains on).

With the AV cable (provided) or HDMI cable (sold separately), you car display the Live View image on a TV (p.2!8, 221).

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Contents Canon Advanced Shooting About the Main Dial PointerTv Action Shots Set the Mode Dial to TvTake the picture ISO Set the Mode Dial to Av Av Changing the Depth of Field JShooti.gTip Using the Builtin Flash Depth of Field Preview#Set the Mode Dial to M Manual ExposureBulb Bulb Exposures 100Take the picture Set the Mode Dial to A-DEPDEPAutomatic Depth=of=Field AE 101Set the metering mode =IChanging the Metering Mode102 Making it brighter Setting Exposure Compensation103 Making it darkerFlash Exposure Compensation 1O4Set the flash exposure Compensation amount Auto Exposure Bracketing Select E×po. comp./AEBShooting Tips Using AEB with continuous shooting 106=X Locking the E×posure AE Lock EffectsPress the button =- Locking the Flash E×posure108 Press the % buttonSelect Auto Lighting Optimizer Select the settingCorrectingtheBrightnessandContrastAutomatically 3Take the picture110 Correcting the images Dark CornersIl Select Peripheral illumin About the Lens Correction Data 111Select a Picture Style =~ Customizing image CharacteristicsSelect a parameter. j 113 Parameter Settings and Effects SharpnessSaturation Toning Effect Monochrome AdjustmentFilter Effect 114115 RegisteringPreferred image CharacteristicsPress the ,. button Select User Def Press116 Set the parameterElect a parameter 117 WB Matching the Light SourceCustom White Balance Press the a WB button. y,,White balance wiHHappear118 119 WB Adjustingthe Color Tone for the LightSourceWhite Balance Correction Select WB Shift/BKTRecord the shot 121 Setting the Color Reproduction Range @About Adobe RGB Set the desired color spaceMirror Lock=up to Reduce Camera Shake Shooting Tips Using the self=timer 2 with mirror Iockup122 Shootingwiththe LCDMonitor LiveViewShooting 124 Shooting with the LCD MonitorDisplay the Live View image. Press the r button 125 Enabling Live View ShootingAbout the information Display 126Final Iage Simulation 127Shooting Function Settings 128Menu Function Settings 12913O Changing the Autofocus Mode Live Mode AFFace detection Live Mode AF 132Focus the subject 133Live Mode and Face DetectionLive Mode Notes 134135 136 Quick Mode AFSelect the AF point. # 137 Move Magnifying MF Focusing Manually138 Focus Manually139 Live View Image Cautions140 Shooting Result CautionsShooting Movies =l,, Shooting Movies Set the Mode Dial to =142 143 144 Manual Exposure ShootingFocus and shoot the movie 145146 ISO147 Final image SimulationShooting Still Photos Shooting Stills in the Din Mode148 RashQuick Control Setting the Movie=recording Size 150Being recorded 1920x1080 151Set the digital zoom Using Movie Digital Zoom152 Use digital zoom153 Setting the Video Snapshot Shooting DurationTaking Video Snapshots Select the Video snapshotContinue to shoot more video Snapshots Creating a Video Snapshot Album154 Album Quit the video snapshot shootingPlayback Video snapshot Operations Options in Steps 4155 Playing an Album 156157 158 159 160 Sound recording161 162 163 Movie Shooting Cautions Recording and image Quality164 Handy Features #f=8Card Reminder Handy FeaturesSetting the image Review Time 166Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness Setting the Auto Power-off Time167 Create a Folder 168Selecting a Folder About FoldersFile Numbering Methods 17OReplacing the card Auto reset The file numbering is reset to 0001 whenever you 172 Setting Copyright InformationSelect the option to be set Text Entry Procedure 173AutoRotation of Verticallages 174Settings display 175176 Reverting the Camera to the Default SettingsSelect Clear settings Select OKAutomaticselection 177Enable 178179 Changing the Shooting Settings Screen ColorTurning the LCD IVlonitor Off/On 18O Setting the FlashFlash firing Select Flash controlSetting Settable Functions Built=in flash func. setting and External flash func181 182 183 Setting the External Speedlite Custom FunctionsDisplay the Custom Function Select Sensor cleaning Automatic Sensor CleaningCleaning the Sensor Now Under the tab, select Sensor cleaning, then press185 Appending Dust Delete DataObtain the Dust Delete Data Select Dust Delete Data186 About the Dust Delete DataPhotograph a solid=white object End the cleaning Manuat Sensor CleaningClean the sensor Set the power switch to OFFSetting the power switch to OFF 188Wireless Flash Photography Slave Unit Settings and PoSition Using Wireless Flash190 Built=in flash Easy Wireless Flash ShootingPress the button to raise 191Select Built=in flash rune SettingSelect Built-in flash func. setting, then press 192Fullyautomatic Shooting With Multiple External Speedlites 193=TTL II meter Custom Wireless Flash Shooting 194Fully-automatic Shooting with Multiple External Speedlites Set Firing group to =AII, then Take the picture 195Mode = AB Multiple slave units in multiple groups Select 197Group 198 Other SettingsFlash Exposure Compensation Flash exp. comp199 Setting the Flash Output Manually for Wireless FlashIreless func. = Page CaHOH

600D specifications

The Canon EOS 600D, also known as the Rebel T3i in North America, is a popular digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera that was released in early 2011. As an entry-level DSLR, it appeals to beginner photographers and enthusiasts alike, thanks to its user-friendly design, impressive features, and superb image quality.

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The Canon 600D features a 3-inch Vari-Angle LCD screen, which provides a flexible shooting experience for capturing photos and videos from various angles. The articulating display is particularly useful for composing shots in challenging positions, such as overhead or low-angle scenes. It also supports Live View mode, allowing users to frame their images using the LCD rather than through the optical viewfinder.

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