Canon Eos Rebel T3i 600d Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTIONMANUALE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
The “Software Start Guide” and “Quick Reference Guide” are 
provided at end of this manual.
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The EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D is a high-performance, digital single-
lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 
18.0 effective megapixels, DIGIC 4,  high-precision and high-speed 9-
point AF, approx. 3.7 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and 
Full High-Definition (Full HD) movie shooting.
The camera is highly responsive for  shooting at anytime, provides many 
functions fitted for advanced shooting,  and offers many other features.
Refer to This 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 , take a few test shots and see how 
they come out. You can then  better understand the camera.
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety 
Warnings” (p.297, 298) and “Handling Precautions” (p.14, 15).\
Testing the Camera Before Use and LiabilityAfter shooting, playback and che ck whether the images have been 
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the 
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon 
cannot be held liable for any  loss or inconvenience caused.
CopyrightsCopyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded 
images or copyrighted music and images with music in the memory 
card for anything other than private enjoyment. Also be aware that 
certain public performances, exhibition s, etc., may prohibit photography 
even for private enjoyment.
Introduction
This camera is compatible with  SD memory cards, SDHC memory 
cards, and SDXC memory cards. This  manual will refer to all these 
cards as just “card.”
* The camera does not come with  a card for recording images. 
Please purchase it separately.
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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 
LC-E8/LC-E8E*
Interface cable Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST
Wide Strap
EW-100DB III
Camera(with eyecup and body cap)
EOS DIGITAL 
Solution Disk
(Software CD-ROM) Software 
Instruction  Manual
(CD-ROM)Camera
Instruction Manual  (this booklet)
Software Instruction ManualThe software Instruction Manuals a re included in the CD-ROM as 
PDF files. See page 304 for instruct ions to look up manuals in the 
Software Instruction Manual.
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							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 you 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 pressing the 
< M > button and changing the setting.
M: If shown on the upper right of th e page, it indicates that the 
function is available only in  the Creative Zone modes (p.22).
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information. : Tip or advice for better shooting.
: Problem-solving advice.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
Basic Assumptions All operations explained  in this manual assume that the power switch 
has already been set to < 1> (p.32).
  It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are 
set to the default.
  For explanatory purposes, the instru ctions show the camera attached 
with an EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens.
Conventions Used in this Manual
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For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s 
basic operations and shooting procedures.
Chapters
Introduction2
Getting Started25
Basic Shooting and Image Playback49
Creative Shooting73
Advanced Shooting93
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)123
Shooting Movies141
Handy Features165
Wireless Flash Photography189
Image Playback201
Post-Processing Images229
Printing Images235
Customizing the Camera249
Reference259
Software Start Guide301
Quick Reference Guide and Instruction Manual Index305
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Contents at a Glance
Shooting
 Shoot automatically Î p.49 - 63  (Basic Zone modes)
 Shoot continuously Î p.88 (i  Continuous shooting)
 Take a picture of yourself in a groupÎ p.89 (j Self-timer)
  Freeze the action Î p.94 (s  Shutter-priority AE)
 Blur the action
 Blur the background Î p.56 (C  Creative Auto) Keep the background in sharp focusp.96 (f  Aperture-priority AE)
 Adjust the image brightness (exposure)Î p.103 (Exposure compensation)
  Shoot in low light Î p.50, 90  (D Flash photography)p.79 (ISO speed setting)
 Shoot without flash Î p.55 (7 Flash Off)p.58,  64 (b Flash Off)
 Photograph fireworks at night Î p.100 (Bulb exposure)
 Shoot while viewing the LCD monitorÎ p.124 (A Live View shooting)
  Shoot movies Î p.141 (k Movie shooting)
Image Quality
  Shoot with image effects  Î p.81 (Selecting a Picture Style)matching the subject
 Make a large-size print of the pictureÎ p.76 (73 , 83 , 1 )
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 Take many pictures Î p.76 (7 a, 8 a, b , c)
Focusing
 Change the point of focus Î p.85 (S  AF point selection)
 Shoot a moving subject Î p.62, 84  (AI Servo AF)
Playback
 View the images with the cameraÎ p.71 (x  Playback)
 Search for pictures quickly Î p.202 (H  Index display)p.203  (I Image browsing)
 Rate images Î p.206 (Ratings)
  Prevent important images  Î p.222 (K  Image protect)from accidental deletion
 Delete unnecessary images Î p.224 (L  Delete)
 Auto play images and movies Î p.215 (Slide show)
 View the images or movies on a TV setÎ  p.218 (Video OUT)
 Set the LCD monitor brightnessÎ p.167 (LCD monitor brightness)
Printing
  Print pictures easily Î p.235 (Direct printing)
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Power
 Battery• Charging Î p.26
• Installing/Removing Î p.28
• Battery check Î p.33
 Power outlet Î p.260
 Auto power off Î p.32
Card
 Inserting/Removing Î p.29
 Format Î p.45
 Release shutter without  card Î p.166
Lens
 Attaching/Detaching Î p.36
 Zoom Î p.37
 Image Stabilizer Î p.38
Basic Settings
 Dioptric adjustment Î p.39
 Language Î p.35
 Date/Time Î p.34
 Beeper Î p.166
 Using the LCD monitor Î p.31
 LCD Off/On Î p.179
 LCD brightness  adjustment Î p.167
Recording Images
 Create/select a folder Î p.168
 File No. Î p.170
Image Quality
 Image-recording quality Î p.76
 Picture Style Î p.81
 White balance Î p.117
 Color space Î p.121
 Image enhancement features • Auto Lighting Optimizer Î p.109
• Lens peripheral  illumination correction Î p.110
• Noise reduction  for long exposures Î p.253
• Noise reduction  for high ISO speeds Î p.254
• Highlight tone priority Î p.254
AF
 AF mode Î p.83
 AF point selection Î p.85
 Manual focusing Î p.87
Drive
 Drive modes Î p.20
 Continuous shooting Î p.88
 Self-timer Î p.89
 Maximum burst Î p.77
Shooting
 ISO speed Î p.79
 Feature guide Î p.48
 Quick Control Î p.41
 Creative Auto Î p.56
 Program AE Î p.74
 Shutter-priority AE Î p.94
 Aperture-priority AE Î p.96
 Manual exposure Î p.99
 Bulb Î p.100
Index to Features
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Index to Features
 Mirror lockupÎ p.122
 Automatic Depth-of-field  AE Î p.101
 Metering mode Î p.102
 Remote control Î p.261
Exposure Adjustments
 Exposure compensation Î p.103
 AEB Î p.105
 AE lock Î p.107
Flash
 Built-in flash Î p.90
• Flash exposure  compensation Î p.104
• FE lock Î p.108
 External flash Î p.263
 Flash control Î p.180
• Wireless flash Î p.189
Live View Shooting
 Live View shooting Î p.123
 Focusing Î p.131
 Aspect ratio Î p.129
 Grid display Î p.129
 Quick Control Î p.128
Shooting Movies
 Movie shooting Î p.141
 Quick Control Î p.149
 Sound recording Î p.160
 Grid display Î p.161
 Video snapshot Î p.153
 Movie digital zoom Î p.152
 Manual exposure Î p.144
Image Playback
 Image review time Î p.166
 Single image display Î p.71
• Shooting information  display Î p.226
 Index display Î p.202
 Image browsing  (Jump display) Î p.203
 Magnify Î p.204
 Rotate Î p.205
 Ratings Î p.206
 Movie playback Î p.212
 Editing out movie’s  first/last scene Î p.214
 Slide show Î p.215
 Viewing images on TV Î p.218
 Protect Î p.222
 Erase Î p.224
 Quick Control Î p.208
Image Editing
 Creative filters Î p.230
 Resize Î p.233
Printing
 PictBridge Î p.235
 Print Order (DPOF) Î p.245
Customization
 Custom Functions (C.Fn) Î p.250
 My Menu Î p.258
Software
 Install Î p.303
 Software Instruction  Manual Î p.304
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Introduction2
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
Getting Started25Charging the Battery ....................................................................................... 26
Installing and Removing the Battery ................................. ............................... 28
Installing and Removing the Card .................................... ............................... 29
Using the LCD Monitor . .................................................... ............................... 31
Turning on the Power ... ................................................................................... 32
Setting the Date and Ti me ................................................ ............................... 34
Selecting the Interface Language .................................................................... 35
Attaching and Detaching a  Lens ...................................... ............................... 36
About the Lens Image Stab ilizer....................................... ............................... 38
Basic Operation ............ .................................................... ............................... 39
Q  Quick Control for Shooting Functions .............. .......................................... 41
3  Menu Operations ..................... .............................................................. 43
Formatting the Card................ .................................................. ....................... 45
Switching the LCD Monitor  Display ................................................................. 47
Feature Guide ............................................................................ ..................... 48
Basic Shooting and Image Playback49A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene  Intelligent Auto).................................... 50
A  Full Auto (Scene Intelligent  Auto) Techniques.......................................... 53
7 Disabling Flash ................. .................................................. ....................... 55
C  Creative Auto Shooting ............................................................................. 56
2  Shooting Portraits .... ................................................................................... 59
3  Shooting Landscapes ................................................. ............................... 60
4  Shooting Close-ups . .................................................... ............................... 61
5  Shooting Moving Subjects............................... .......................................... 62
6  Shooting Portraits at  Night ............................... .......................................... 63
Q  Quick Control .................... .................................................... ..................... 64
Shoot by Ambience Select ion........................................... ............................... 65
Shoot by Lighting or Scene  Type ..................................... ............................... 68
x Image Playback ................ .................................................. ....................... 71
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