Canon Eos Rebel T6 1300d Instruction Manual

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Using AF to Focus (AF Method)
AF Operation
Focusing will take longer than with [ Quick mode].
 Even when focus is achieved, pre ssing the shutter button halfway 
will focus again.
 You cannot focus on a moving subject continuously.
 The image brightness may change during and after the AF 
operation.
 If the light source changes while the  Live View image is displayed, 
the screen may flicker and focusing may be difficult. If this happens, 
exit Live View shooting and execute AF under the actual light 
source.
 When [FlexiZone - Single ] is set and you press the < u> button, the 
area covered by the AF point will be magnified. Press the shutter 
button halfway to focus in the magnified view. This is effective when 
the camera is attached to a tripod and you need to attain very 
precise focus. If focusing is difficul t in magnified view, return to the 
normal display and use AF. Note that the AF speed may differ 
between the normal and magnified views.
 If you magnify the view after focusing with [ FlexiZone - Single] in 
the normal view, precise focus may not be achieved.
 If [
u Live mode ] is set, magnified view is not possible.
Notes for [FlexiZone - Single] and [ u Live mode]
Magnified View 
						

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Shooting Conditions that Make Focusing Difficult
Low-contrast subjects such as the bl ue sky, solid-color flat surfaces 
or when highlight or shadow details are lost.
 Subjects in low light.
 Stripes and other patterns where there is contrast only in the 
horizontal direction.
 Subjects with repetitive patterns (Example: Skyscraper windows, 
computer keyboards, etc.).
 Fine lines and subject outlines.
 Under a light source whose brightness, color, or pattern keeps 
changing.
 Night scenes or points of light.
 The image flickers under fl uorescent or LED lighting.
 Extremely small subjects.
 Subjects at the edge of the picture.
 Strongly backlit or reflective subjects (Example: Car with a highly 
reflective body, etc.).
 The AF point covers both near and distant subjects (Example: 
Animal in a cage, etc.).
 Subjects that keep moving within the AF point and cannot keep still 
due to camera shake or subject blur.
 A subject approaching or movi ng away from the camera.
 Autofocusing while the subject is very far out of focus.
 Soft focus effect is applied with a soft focus lens.
 A special effect filter is used.
 Noise (dots of light, banding, etc.) appears on the screen during AF. 
						

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If focus is not achieved with the shooting conditions on the preceding 
page, set the lens’s focus mode switch to < MF> and focus manually.
 If you use AF with any of the following lenses, using [ Quick mode] is 
recommended. Autofocusing with [ FlexiZone - Single] or [u Live 
mode ] may take longer or correct focus may not be achieved.
EF50mm f/1.4 USM, EF50mm f/1.8  II, EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro, 
EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM,  EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 III, 
EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
For information on other lenses, refer to the Canon Web site.
 If you shoot a peripheral subject and it  is slightly out of focus, aim the 
center AF point over the subject to focus, focus again and then take the 
picture.
 The AF-assist beam will not be emit ted. However, if an EX-series 
Speedlite (sold separately) equipped with an LED light is used, the LED 
light will turn on for AF-assist when necessary.
 In magnified view, focusing may be diff icult due to camera shake. Using 
a tripod is recommended. 
						

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The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF (p.97), using 
the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting.
Although you can focus on the target subject quickly,  the Live View 
image will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation.
You can use nine AF points to focus (automatic selection). You can also 
select one AF point to focus and focus only on the area covered by that 
AF point (manual selection).
1Display the Live View image.
 Press the < A> button.
 The Live View image will appear on 
the LCD monitor.
 The small boxes on the screen are 
the AF points, and the larger box is 
the magnifying frame.
2Select the AF point. N
Press the < Q> button ( 7) to 
display the Quick Control screen.
 The settable functions will be 
displayed on the left of the screen.
 Press the < W>  keys to make the 
AF point selectable.
 Turn the < 6> dial to select the AF 
point.
Quick Mode:  f
AF point
Magnifying frame 
						

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3Focus on the subject.
Aim the AF point over the subject and 
press the shutter button halfway.
 The Live View image will turn off, the 
reflex mirror will go back down, and 
AF will be executed. (No picture is 
taken.)
 When focus is achieved, the AF point 
that achieved focus will turn green 
and the Live View image will 
reappear.
 If focus is not achieved, the AF point 
will turn orange and blink.
4Take the picture.
 Check the focus and exposure, then 
press the shutter button completely to 
take the picture (p.140).
You cannot take a picture during autofocusing. Take the picture while the 
Live View image is displayed. 
						

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You can magnify the image and focus precisely with manual focus.
1Set the lens’s focus mode switch 
to .
Turn the lens focusing ring to focus 
roughly.
2Move the magnifying frame.
Press the < S> cross keys to move 
the magnifying frame to the position 
where you want to focus.
 Press < 0> to return the magnifying 
frame to the center. (If C.Fn-9 is set, 
hold down the < O/L> button and 
press < 0>.)
3Magnify the image.
 Press the < u> button.
 The area within the magnifying frame 
will be magnified.
 Each time you press the < u> button, 
the magnification of the image will 
change in the following sequence:
4Focus manually.
 While looking at the magnified image, 
turn the lens focusing ring to focus.
 After achieving focus, press the < u> 
button to return to the normal view.
5Take the picture.
 Check the focus and exposure, then 
press the shutter button to take the 
picture (p.140).
MF: Focusing Manually
Magnifying frame
AE lock
Magnified area position
Magnification
5x 9 10x 9 Normal view 
						

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General Live View Shooting Cautions
Image QualityWhen you shoot at high ISO speeds,  noise (such as dots of light and 
banding) may become noticeable.
 Shooting in high temperatures may cause noise and irregular colors in 
the image.
 If Live View shooting is used continuously for a prolonged period, the 
camera’s internal temperature may rise, and image quality may 
deteriorate. Always exit Live View shooting when you are not shooting.
 If you shoot a long exposure while the  camera’s internal temperature is 
high, image quality may deteriorate. Exit Live View shooting and wait a 
few minutes before shooting again.
White < s> and Red < E> Internal Temperature Warning Icons If the camera’s internal temperature increases due to prolonged Live 
View shooting or under a high ambient temperature, a white < s> or red 
< E > icon will appear.
 The white < s> icon indicates that the image quality of still photos will 
deteriorate. It is recommended that you temporarily exit Live View 
shooting and allow the camera to cool down before shooting again.
 The red < E> icon indicates that the Live View shooting will soon stop 
automatically. If this happens, you will not be able to shoot again until the 
camera’s internal temperature decreases. Exit the Live View shooting or 
turn off the power and let the camera rest for a while.
 Using Live View shooting at a high temperature for a prolonged period 
will cause the < s> or < E> icon to appear earlier. When you are not 
shooting, always turn off the camera.
 If the camera’s internal temperature is high, the quality of images shot 
with high ISO speed or long exposure may deteriorate even before the 
white < s> icon is displayed.
Shooting Results If you take the picture in magnified view, the exposure may not come out 
as desired. Return to the normal view before taking the picture. In 
magnified view, the shutter speed and aperture will be displayed in 
orange. Even if you take the picture in magnified view, the image area for 
the normal veiw will be captured.
 If you use a TS-E lens (except the TS-E17mm f/4L or TS-E24mm f/3.5L 
II) and shift or tilt the lens or use an Extension Tube, the standard 
exposure may not be obtained or an irregular exposure may result. 
						

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General Live View Shooting Cautions
Live View ImageUnder low- or bright-light conditions, the Live View image may not reflect 
the brightness of the captured image.
 Even if a low ISO speed is set, noise may be noticeable in the displayed 
Live View image under low light. However, when you shoot, the image 
recorded will have less noise. (The image quality of the Live View image 
is different from that of the recorded image.)
 If the light source (illumination) within the image changes, the screen 
may flicker. If this happens, exit Li ve View shooting and resume Live 
View shooting under the actual light source.
 If you point the camera in a different direction, it may throw off the Live 
View image’s correct brightness momentarily. Wait until the brightness 
level stabilizes before shooting.
 If there is a very bright light source in the image, the bright area may 
appear black on the LCD monitor. However, the actual captured image 
will correctly show the bright area.
 In low light, if you set the [ 52: LCD brightness ] to a bright setting, noise 
or irregular colors may appear in the Live View image. However, the 
noise or irregular colors will not be recorded in the captured image.
 When you magnify the image, the image sharpness may look more 
pronounced than in the actual image.
Custom FunctionsDuring Live View shooting, some Custom Function settings will not take 
effect (p.259).
Lens and FlashDuring Live View shooting, focus pr eset for super telephoto lenses 
cannot be used.
 FE lock will not work when the built-in flash or an external Speedlite is 
used. Modeling flash will not work if an external Speedlite is used.
Do not hold the camera in the same  position for long periods of time.
Even if the camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same 
body part may cause skin redness or blistering due to low-temperature 
contact burns. Using a tripod is recommended for people with circulation 
problems or very sensitive skin, or when using the camera in very hot 
places. 
						

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6
Shooting Movies
Movie shooting is enabled by 
setting the Mode Dial to <
k>. 
The movie recording format will 
be MOV.
 For cards that can record movies, see page 5.
Full HD 1080Full HD 1080 indicates compatibility with High-
Definition featuring 1080 vertical pixels (scanning 
lines). 
						

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Connecting the camera to a TV set is recommended to play back the movies shot (p.226).
1Set the Mode Dial to .
The reflex mirror will make a sound, 
then the image will appear on the 
LCD monitor.
2Focus on the subject.
 Before shooting a movie, focus with 
AF or manual focus (p.148-156).
 When you press the shutter button 
halfway, the camera will focus with 
the current AF method.
3Shoot the movie.
Press the < A> button to start 
shooting a movie. To stop movie 
shooting, press < A> again.
 While the movie is being shot, the [ o] 
mark will be displayed on the upper 
right of the screen.
 Sound will be recorded by the built-in 
microphone.
k Shooting Movies
Autoexposure Shooting
Recording movie
Built-in microphone