Canon Eos Rebel T6 1300d Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual
Instruction manuals (PDF files) and software can be downloaded
from the Canon Web site (p.4, 315).www.canon.com/icpd
EOS REBEL T6 (W)EOS 1300D (W) 
						

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The EOS REBEL T6 (W) or EOS 1300D (W) is a 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. 3.0 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, Full High-
Definition (Full HD) movie shooting,  and wireless functions (Wi-Fi/NFC).
Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety 
Precautions” (p.20-22) and “Handling Pr ecautions” (p.23-25). Also, read 
this manual carefully to ensure that you use the camera correctly.
Refer to This Manual while Us ing the Camera to Further 
Familiarize Yourself with the Camera
While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how they 
come out. You can then better understand the camera. Be sure to store 
this manual safely, too, so that you can refer to it again when necessary.
Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability
After shooting, play images back and check whether they 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 lo ss or inconvenience caused.
Copyrights
Copyright 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 performanc es, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit photography 
even for private enjoyment.
Introduction 
						

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Before starting, check that all the following items are included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Battery Charger LC-E10 or LC-E10E is provided. (The LC-E10E comes with a 
power cord.)
 The Instruction Manuals provided are listed on the next page.
 If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are included.
 Depending on the Lens Kit type, lens instruction manuals may also be 
included.
 Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Item Check List
Battery Pack LP-E10
(with protective cover) Battery Charger 
LC-E10/LC-E10E*
StrapCamera(with eyecup and body cap) Interface Cable
When you need Lens Instruction Manuals, download them from the Canon 
Web site (p.4).
The lens instruction manuals (PDF) are for lenses sold individually. Note 
that when purchasing the Lens Kit, some of the accessories included with 
the lens may not match those listed in the Lens Instruction Manual. 
						

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Camera and Wireless Function Basic Instruction 
Manual
The booklet is the Basic Instruction Manual.
More detailed Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be 
downloaded from the Canon Web site.
1Download the Instruction Manuals (PDF files).
Connect to the Internet and access the following Canon Web site.
www.canon.com/icpd
Select your country or regi on of residence and download the 
Instruction Manuals.
Instruction Manuals Available for Download
• Camera Instruction Manual
• Wireless Function Instruction Manual
• Camera and Wireless Function Basic Instruction Manual
• Lens Instruction Manuals
• Software Instruction Manuals
2View the Instruction  Manuals (PDF files).
Double-click a downloaded Instruction Manual (PDF file) to open 
it.
 To view the Instruction Manuals (PDF files), Adobe Acrobat 
Reader DC or other Adobe PDF viewer (most recent version 
recommended) is required.
 Adobe Acrobat Reader DC can be downloaded free from the 
Internet.
 To learn how to use a PDF viewer, refer to its Help section.
Instruction Manuals
Downloading and Viewing the In struction Manuals (PDF Files)
Software can be downloaded from the Canon Web site (p.315). 
						

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The following cards can be used with the camera regardless of 
capacity: If the card is new or was previously formatted by another 
camera or computer, it is recommended that you format the card 
with this camera  (p.52).
• SD memory cards
• SDHC memory cards
• SDXC memory cards
When shooting movies, use a large-capacity SD card rated SD 
Speed Class 6 “ ” or higher.
 If you use a slow-writing card w hen shooting movies, the movie may 
not be recorded properly. Also, if you play back a movie on a card 
with a slow reading speed, the movie may not play back properly.
 To check the card’s reading/writing speed, refer to the card 
manufacturer’s Web site.
Compatible Cards
Cards that Can Record Movies
The camera can use UHS-I cards, but since it is not compatible with the 
UHS-I standard, reading/writing speeds will be equivalent to SD Speed 
Class 10 at most.
In this manual, “card” refers to SD memory cards, SDHC memory 
cards, and SDXC memory cards.
*The camera does not come with a card for recording images/
movies.  Please purchase it separately. 
						

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Quick Start Guide
1
Insert the battery (p.36).
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To charge the battery, see page 34.
2
Insert the card (p.36) .
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With the card’s l abel facing toward 
the back of the camera, insert it into 
the card slot.
3
Attach the lens (p.44) .
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Align the lens’s white or red mount  index with the camera’s mount index 
of the same color.
4
Set the lens’s focus mode 
switch to  
(p.44).
5
Set the power switch to < 1> 
(p.39).
When the LCD monitor displays the 
date/time/zone setting screens, see 
page 41.
White index Red index 
						

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Quick Start Guide
6
Set the Mode Dial to  
(Scene Intelligent Auto) 
(p.58).
All the necessary camera settings 
will be set automatically.
7
Focus on the subject (p.47) .
Look through the viewfinder and  aim the viewfinder center over the 
subject.
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Press the shutter button halfway, and  the camera will focus on the subject.
If necessary, the built-in flash will be  raised.
8
Take the picture (p.47) .
Press the shutter button completely  to take the picture.
9
Review the picture.
The captured image will be displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the 
LCD monitor.
To display the image again, press  the < x> button (p.83).
 To shoot while looking at the  LCD monitor, see “Live View 
Shooting” (p.139).
 To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.83).
 To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.230). 
						

							8 Icons in this Manual
 : Indicates the Main Dial.
< W > : Indicates the < S> cross keys on the top, 
bottom, left, and right.
< 0 > : Indicates the Setting button.
0 , 9, 7 , 8: Indicates that each function remains active for 
approx. 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. after 
you let go of the button.
* In addition to the above, the icons and symbols used on the camera’s buttons  and displayed on the LCD monitor are also used in this manual when discussing 
relevant operations and functionality.
3: Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the 
 button to change its settings.
M: When shown on the upper right of a page, it indicates that 
the function is available only in the Creative Zone modes 
(p.30).
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information. : Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Troubleshooting advice.
Basic Assumptions
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch 
is set to < 1> (p.39).
 It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are 
set to their defaults.
 The illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the 
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens as an example.
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 Started33
Basic Shooting and Image Playback57
Creative Shooting85
Advanced Shooting107
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View 
Shooting)139
Shooting Movies159
Handy Features183
Image Playback207
Post-Processing Images235
Printing Images241
Customizing the Camera257
Reference269
Software Start Guide / 
Downloading Images to a Computer313
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Contents at a Glance
Shooting
Shoot automatically  p.57-82 (Basic Zone modes)
 Shoot continuously  p.102 (i  Continuous shooting)
Take a picture of yourself in a group p.103 (j Self-timer)
 Freeze the action  p.108 (s  Shutter-priority AE)Blur the action
Blur the background  p.64  (C Creative Auto)
Keep the background in sharp focus p.110  (f Aperture-priority AE)
Adjust the image brightness (exposure) p.116  (Exposure compensation)
Shoot in low light  p.58 , 104 (D Flash photography)
 p.92  (ISO speed setting)
Shoot without flash  p.63  (7 Flash Off)
 p.75  (b Flash Off)
Shoot fireworks at night  p.114  (Bulb exposure)
Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor p.139  (A Live View shooting)
Shoot movies  p.159  (k Movie shooting)
Image Quality
Shoot with image effects   p.95  (Picture Style)
matching the subject
Make a large-size print of the picture p.88  (73, 83 , 1 )