Canon Eos Rebel T2i 550d Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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INSTRUCTIONMANUALThe “Quick Reference Guide” and “Software Start Guide” are 
provided at end of this manual.
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The EOS REBEL T2i/EOS 550D is a high-performance, digital single-
lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with 18.0 
effective megapixels, DIGIC 4, high-precision and high-speed 9-point 
AF, approx. 3.7 fps continuous shoo ting, Live View shooting, and Full 
HD (Full High-Definition) movie shooting.
The camera is highly responsive for  shooting at anytime, provides many 
functions fitted for advanced shooting,  and offers many other features.
Take Test Shots to Familiarize Yourself with...

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Before starting, check that all the following items have been included 
with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Battery Charger LC-E8 or LC-E8E is  provided. (The LC-E8E comes with a 
power cord.)
  If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included.
  Depending on the Lens Kit type, the le ns instruction manual might also be 
included.
  Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Item Check List
Battery Pack
LP-E8
(with protective cover) Battery Charger...

4 Icons in this Manual
 : Indicates the Main Dial.
< V >  : Indicates the < S> cross keys.
< 0 > : Indicates the setting button.
0 , 9 , 7 , 8 : Indicates that the respective function remains 
active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. 
respectively after y ou let go of the button.
* In this manual, the icons  and markings indicating the  camera’s buttons, dials, 
and settings correspond to the icons an d markings on the camera and on the 
LCD monitor.
3: Indicates a function which can be changed by...

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For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s 
basic operations and shooting procedures.
Chapters
Introduction
Camera basics.2
Getting Started23
Basic Shooting and Image Playback
Fully automatic shooting for different subjects.45
Creative Shooting
Basic shooting features for 
specific types of subjects. 59
Advanced Shooting
Advanced shooti
ng features. 77
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)107
Shooting Movies123
Handy Features
Convenient menu-based functions. 137
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Introduction2
Item Check List .................................................................................................. 3
Conventions Used in this  Manual ............................................... ....................... 4
Chapters ............................................................................................................ 5
Contents at a Glance .... ................................................................................... 10
Handling Precautions...

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Contents
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3Creative Shooting59
d: Program AE ............................................... .................................................60
Z : Changing the ISO Speed .........................................................................62
D Using the Built-in Flas h .................................................... ............................64
E : Changing the AF Mode .............................................................................66
S  Selecting the AF Poin t...

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Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 107
A Shooting with the LCD Monitor ............................................................... 108
Shooting Function Settings ........................................................................\
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Using AF to Focus .................. ....................................................................... 113
Focusing Manually...................................................................... ................... 120...

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Slide Show (Auto Playback)...........................................................................165
Viewing the Images on TV .............................................................................167
K  Protecting Images ........................... .........................................................170
L Erasing Images ......................................................................... ................171
B  Shooting Information Displ ay...

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Contents at a Glance
Shooting
 Shoot automaticallyÎ p.45 - 57 (Basic Zone modes)
 Shoot continuouslyÎ p.50, 53, 70  (i Continuous shooting)
 Take a picture of yourself in a groupÎ p.71 (j  Self-timer)
  Freeze the action
  Blur the action
Î p.78 (s  Shutter-priority AE)
 Blur the background
 
Keep the background  in sharp focusÎ p.80 (f  Aperture-priority AE)
 Adjust the image brightness (exposure)Î p.87 (Exposure compensation)
 Shoot in low lightÎ p.46,  62, 64 (D Flash photography)
 Shoot without...