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Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTI 7Disabling Flash, Shooting Tips, Taking portraits without flash

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7Disabling Flash

In places where flash photography is prohibited, use the <7> (Flash Off) mode. This mode is also effective for candlelight scenes when you want to obtain the candlelight effect.

Shooting Tips

If the numeric display in the viewfinder blinks, take care to prevent camera shake.

Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the viewfinder’s shutter speed display will blink. Hold the camera steady or use a tripod. If you have a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to reduce blur due to camera shake.

Taking portraits without flash.

Under low light, the person must not move until the picture is taken. If the person moves during the exposure, he or she might look blurred in the picture.

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Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTI instruction manual 7Disabling Flash, Shooting Tips, Taking portraits without flash

Contents

INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTRUCTION MANUALTest the Camera Before Using Get to know your camera while shootingCopyrights Web site to learn and enjoy photographyItem Check List ‰ Power Source Battery Pack NB-2LH with protective cover‰ Charger Battery Charger CB-2LW/CB-2LWE ‰ Power Cord for Battery Charger *For CB-2LWE ‰ 2 CablesAbout the Symbols Conventions Used in this ManualIcons in this Manual About pContents Introduction1 Getting Started 2 Basic Shooting and Image PlaybackHandy Features ContentsMore Advanced Techniques 6 Image Management 7 Printing Images8 Reference Contents at a Glance ShootingImage Quality Take a picture of myself in a group Î p.49 jSelf-timerFocusing PlaybackPrinting Change the point of focusSafety Warnings Preventing Serious Injury or DeathPreventing Injury or Equipment Damage Handling Precautions Camera CareLCD Monitor CF CardLens Electrical Contacts Insert the battery. p.26 Set the lens focus mode switch to AF. p.30Set the power switch to Quick Start GuideSet the Mode Dial to 1 Full Auto. p.40Focus the subject. p.33 Take the picture. p.33Nomenclature EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II lensDioptric adjustment knob p.31 Camera Setting Display The display will show only the settings currently applicableNomenclature Viewfinder Information Mode Dial Creative ZoneBasic Zone 1 Full Auto p.40 Image ZoneBattery Charger CB-2LW Battery Charger CB-2LWEAttaching the Strap The eyepiece cover is also attached to the strap. p.153Getting Started This chapter explains preliminary steps and basic camera operationsRecharging the Battery Attach the batteryFor CB-2LW Flip out the prongs and recharge the battery Connect the power cord and recharge the batteryTips for Using the Battery and Charger Do not recharge the battery for longer than 24 hours to avoidWhen not using the camera, remove the battery The battery charger can also be used in foreign countriesInstalling and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery 1 Open the battery compartment cover2 Insert the battery Checking the Battery LevelRemoving the Battery 1 Open the battery compartment cover 2 Remove the batteryBattery Life Installing and Removing the CF Card Installing the Card 1 Open the cover2 Insert the CF card Close the coverRemoving the Card 1 Open the cover 2 Remove the CF cardMake sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover Press the CF card eject button X The CF card will come outswitch to AF autofocus Mounting and Detaching a LensMounting a Lens Remove the capsHow to Shoot Power SwitchAdjusting the Viewfinder Image Turn the dioptric adjustment knobHolding the Camera Holding the CameraSteadying the Camera Shutter Button Pressing halfwayPressing completely Preventing Camera ShakeSwitching the LCD Monitor Screen Camera SettingsMenu Screen Captured ImageMenu Operations and Settings Menu Setting Procedure 1 Display the menu Select the menu settingSet the desired setting 2 Select a tab3Setting the Date and Time Before You Start3Choose the Interface Language Select Language3Formatting the CF Card Select FormatFormat the CF card X When the formatting is completed, the menu will reappearBasic Shooting and Image Playback 1Fully Automatic Shooting 1 Set the Mode Dial to2 Aim any AF point over the subjectSometimes multiple AF points flash simultaneously Pressing the shutter button halfway will not focus the subjectAlthough it is daylight, the flash popped up In low light, the built-in flash fired a series of flashes1Full Auto Techniques Recomposing the ShotShooting a Moving Subject 2Shooting Portraits Shooting TipsUse a telephoto lens Focus the face3Shooting Landscapes Shooting TipsUse a wide-angle lens Shooting night scenes4Shooting Close-ups Shooting TipsUse a simple background Move to the subject as close as possible5Shooting Moving Subjects Shooting TipsUse a telephoto lens Use the center AF point to focus6Shooting Portraits at Night Shooting TipsUse a wide-angle lens and a tripod Shoot also with 1 Full Auto7Disabling Flash Shooting TipsTaking portraits without flash jUsing the Self-timer Press the iQ button Select QTake the picture Cancelling the self-timerxImage Playback Playback the imageSelect the image 3 Exit the image playbackAdvanced Shooting Techniques d stands for Program AE stands for Auto Exposured Program AE Set the Mode Dial to d Take the pictureShooting Tips Check the shutter speed in the viewfinderZ Changing the ISO SpeedN Press the WZ buttonSelect the ISO speed ISO Speed GuideUsing the Built-in Flash 1 Press the D buttonTake the picture Effective Flash RangeUsing Red-eye Reduction Shooting TipsIf the subject is far away, increase the ISO speed In bright light, decrease the ISO speedE Changing the AF ModeN 1 Press the ZAF button2 Select the AF mode 3 Focus the subjectSSelecting the AF PointN 1 Press the S button2 Select the AF point 3 Focus the subjectManual Focusing 2 Focus the subjectWhen shooting a portrait up close, use One-Shot AF and focus the eyes Set the lens focus mode switch toiContinuous ShootingN Press the iQ button SelectShooting Tips Take the picture3Setting the Image-Recording Quality Select the image-recording qualityGuide to Image-recording Quality Settings What is the shooting capacity with CF cards other than 512MB? When do I use the 1mode?What’s the difference between 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8? Which recording quality is recommended?About About 1+733Selecting a Picture StyleN 1 Select Picture Style2 Take the picture Picture Style EffectsFaithful MonochromeUser Def More Advanced Techniques s Action Shots Set the Mode Dial to s Set the desired shutter speed3 Take the picture Using the Built-in Flash How to blur a flowing river or water fountainShooting Tips To freeze the action or moving subjectf Changing the Depth of Field Set the Mode Dial to f Set the desired aperture3 Take the picture About the Aperture DisplayShooting Tips f Changing the Depth of FieldDepth-of-Field PreviewN Using the Built-in FlashThe flash exposure will be set automatically to match the aperture that was set. The shutter speed will set automatically between 30 sec. - 1/ 200 sec. to suit the scene’s brightness a Manual Exposure 1 Set the Mode Dial to a2 Set the shutter speed and aperture3 Take the picture FAQ 8 Automatic Depth-of-Field AESet the Mode Dial to Focus the subject The shutter speed display in the viewfinder blinksqChanging the Metering ModeN Press the YQ buttonSelect the metering mode e Center-weighted average meteringSetting Exposure CompensationN Setting exposure compensationMaking it brighter Making it darkery Flash Exposure CompensationN 1 Select Flash exp comp2 Set the flash exposure compensation amount 3Auto Exposure BracketingN Select AEBSet the AEB amount Take the pictureCanceling AEB Using AEB with continuous shootingUsing AEB with u single shooting Using AEB with exposure compensationAdjust the parameter 3Customizing the Picture StyleNSelect the Picture Style Select the parameterParameters Settings and Effects Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the imageContrast Adjusts the image contrast and the vividness of colors Saturation The image’s color saturation can be adjustedMonochrome Adjustment Filter effectToning effect The following can be selected NNone SSepia BBlue PPurple GGreen3Defining a New Picture StyleN 2 Select User DefPress Select the base Picture StyleAdjust the parameter Select the parameter3Defining a New Picture StyleN 3Setting the Color SpaceN 1 Select Color space2 Set the desired color space About Adobe RGBAAE LockN Focus the subjectPress the A button 3 Recompose and take the pictureAFE LockN 1 Press the D button to pop-up the built-in flashFocus the subject Press the A button 4 Take the pictureB Setting the White BalanceN Press the XB buttonSelect the white balance OCustom White BalanceSelect Custom WB Import the white balance data3White Balance CorrectionN 1 Select WB SHIFT/BKTSet the white balance correction White Balance Auto Bracketing Set the white balance bracketing amountBracketing Sequence mark on the screen will change to “Using Remote Control to Shoot Preventing Camera ShakeRemote Switch RS-60E3 Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5Mirror Lockup Remote control shootingShooting Tips Do not point the camera toward the sunPage Handy Features Handy Features 3Setting the Image Review Time3Silencing the Beeper 3CF Card Reminder3Set the Auto Power-off Time 3Setting the LCD Monitor BrightnessHandy Features 3File Numbering Method CF cardAuto reset Resets the file numbering to 0001 whenever the CF card is replaced CF card3Auto Rotate of Vertical Images Rotating an image on the camera’s LCD monitor when OnD had been setOff The vertical image is not automatically rotated at all OnPD is set, but the image does not rotate during playbackBChecking Camera Function Settings Camera Function Setting Display3Reverting the Camera to the Default SettingsN 1 Select Clear settings2 Select the desired option Select OK3Setting Custom FunctionsN 3Setting a Custom FunctionN3Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically Select LCD auto off3 Change the setting 3Custom Function SettingsN4 Exit the menu Clearing All Custom FunctionsC.Fn-2 Long exp. noise reduction 2 SETFlash exp comp3 SETPlayback 4 Cross keysAF frame selecC.Fn-3 Flash sync. speed in Av Aperture-priority AE mode C.Fn-4 Shutter/AE lock buttonC.Fn-5 AF-assist beam 0 Auto0 Disable 1 Enable C.Fn-6 Exposure level incrementsC.Fn-7 Mirror lockup C.Fn-8C.Fn-11 LCD display when power ON 1 Retain power OFF statusC.Fn-9 Shutter curtain sync C.Fn-10 Magnified view2 Set the camera’s power switch to 3Transferring Images to a Personal ComputerPreparation for Image Transfer 1 Connect the camera to the personal computerTransferring Images to a Personal Computer Transfer all the images in the CF card to the personal computerNew images Transfer order imagesSelecting the Images to be Transferred 1 Select Transfer order2 Select Order 3 Select the image to be transferredAbout All 3Automatic Sensor Cleaning Manual self-cleaning Select Sensor cleaning AutoDisabling automatic sensor cleaning 3Appending Dust Delete DataN PreparationObtain the Dust Delete Data 2 Select OK3 Photograph a solid-white object About the Dust Delete Data3About “Sensor cleaning Manual”N Select Sensor cleaning Manual3 Exit the cleaning Select OKImage Management xSearching for Images Quickly HDisplay 9 Images on One Screen Index display2 Select the image Quick Image Search with the Index DisplayC Jump through Images 1 Go to the jump display2 Select the jump method 3 Browse by jumpingu/yMagnified View Magnify the image2 Scroll around the image Magnified View Tips3Rotating the Image Select Rotate3 Rotate the image Select an image3Auto Playback Select Auto PlayStart the auto play 3 Stop the auto play2 Turn on the TV and switch the TV’s line input to Video IN 3 Set the camera’s power switch toDisplaying the Images on TV 1 Connect the camera to the TV3Protecting Images Select Protect3 Protect the image Select the imageLErasing Images 1 Playback the imageDisplay the erase menu Erase the imagesShooting Information Display Basic information displayShooting information display Highlight AlertHistogram Brightness DisplayRGB Display Page Printing Images Canon’s PictBridge Web SiteConventions Used in this Chapter “Bubble Jet Direct” is abbreviated as “BJ Direct.”Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1 Set the camera’s power switch to 2 Set up the printerPreparing to Print 3 Connectprinter. the camera to the4 Turn on the printer 5 Set the camera’s power switch to 6 Playback the imagePreparing to Print RAW images are not compatible with direct printing 3 Select Paper settings wPrinting with PictBridgeSelect the image to be printed Print setting screenQSetting the Paper Size YSetting the Paper TypeUSetting the Page Layout About the Paper Type4 Set the printing effects Select the desired item on the upperright, then press Next, press the U key to select theAdjustment of Printing Effects BrightnessDetail Settings of Printing Effects Adjust levelskBrightener Red-eye corr Contrast Saturation Color tone5 Setting the date and file number imprinting 6 Set the number of copiesColor balance Start printing Handling Printer ErrorsError Messages A/S Printing with CP Direct and BJ Direct 3 Select StylePrint setting screen Select the image to be printed4 Set the options as desired 5 Set the number of copies6 Set the trimming 7 Start printingWhen the printing ends, the screen will return to step Set as necessary For details on trimming, see pageTrimming the Image Select TrimmingTrim the image Rotating the frameEasy Printing Print Settings Select Set up3Print Ordering Select Print orderExit the menu Press the 7 buttonX The Print order screen will reappear Next, select Order or All to select the images to be printedSelecting Individual Images Select Order3 Order the print Select the image to be printed4 Exit the menu For IndexSelecting All Images Select AllSelect Mark all 3 Exit the menu3Direct Printing with DPOF 1 Prepare to printSelect Print 4 Set the printing options5 Start printing ACP Direct / SBJ DirectReference External Speedlites EOS-dedicated, EX-series SpeedlitesCanon Speedlites other than the EX-series Non-Canon SpeedlitesRWireless Remote Control Using the Eyepiece CoverRemove the eyecup Attaching the Eyepiece CoverUsing a Household Power Outlet 1 Connect the power cordInsert the DC Coupler Push in the DC cordReplacing the Date/Time Battery 1 Set the power switch to 2 Open the cover and remove the battery3 Take off the battery holder 4 Replace the batteryMenu Settings z Shooting 1 menu Redm Shooting 2 menu Red x Playback menu Bluec Set-up 1 menu Yellow b Set-up 2 menu YellowFunction Availability Table o Set automatically k User selectableNot selectable AE Lock Metering modeWhen Autofocus Fails Troubleshooting Guide Power SourceThe camera does not operate even when the power switch is set to The access lamp still blinks even when the power switch is set toShooting The camera makes a noise when it is shakenNo images can be shot or recorded The LCD monitor does not display a clear imageError Codes Image Review & OperationThe image cannot be erased The wrong shooting date and time is displayedSystem Map Bundled AccessoriesAC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20System Map Home Edition / ProfessionalWindows 2000 Professional Windows 98 Second EditionSpecifications TypeImaging Element Recording SystemWhite Balance ViewfinderAutofocus Exposure Control ShutterBuilt-in Flash · Partial metering approx. 9% of viewfinder at centerExternal Speedlite Drive SystemLCD Monitor Image PlaybackPower Source Dimensions and WeightBattery Pack NB-2LH Direct Image TransferBattery Charger CB-2LW Battery Charger CB-2LWEEF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ll Image Conversion Factor Image size 22.2 x 14.8mm 0.87 x 0.58 in 35mm image size36 x 24mm 1.42 x 0.94 in U.S.A. and Canada onlyDigital Camera Model DS126151 Systems MEMO MEMO Index Page Page Page CT1-1011-001 CANON INCPRINTED IN JAPAN CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan