canon rebel xsi manual
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The complete guide to the Canon Rebel XSi DSLR camera.TRANSCRIPT
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon
The EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D is a high-perf
single-lens reflex camera with a 12.20-megapixel image
camera provides many features such as Picture Styles
photographic expression, fast and high-precision 9-poin
moving subjects, and diverse shooting modes for begin
advanced users.
It also incorporates the EOS Integrated Cleaning Syste
dust spots on images and the Self Cleaning Sensor Un
dust on the sensor.
Take a Few Test Shots to Familiarize Yourself
CameraWith a digital camera, you can immediately view the im
captured. While reading this manual, take a few test sho
they come out. You can then better understand the cam
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, read the Safe
(p.186,187) and Handling Precautions (p.12,13).
Test the Camera Before Using and LiabilityAfter shooting, playback and check whether the image
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is fau
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to the persoCanon cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenien
CopyrightsCopyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of y
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Before starting, check that all the following items ha
with your camera. If anything is missing, contact you
Item Check List
Battery Pack LP-E5
(with protective cover)
Interface Cable
IFC-200U
EOS DIGITAL
Solution Disk
Software Instruction
Manual
(1) Instruction Manual (this(2) Pocket Guide
Quick start guide to shooting
Camera(with eyecup and
body cap)
Wide Strap
EW-100DB III
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Icons in this Manual
: Indicates the Main Dial.
: Indicate the cross keys.
: Indicates the setting button.
0,9,8 : Indicates that the respective function r
for 4 sec., 6 sec., or 16 sec. respective
go of the button.
* In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the cameraand settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camLCD monitor.
3 : Indicates a function which can be changed by p button and changing the setting.
M : When shown on the upper right of the page, it in
function is available only in the Creative Zone m
(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 t
Conventions Used in this Manual
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For first-time users, chapters 1 and 2 explain the
operations and shooting procedures.
Chapters
Introduction
Camera basics.
Getting Started
Basic Shooting and Image Playback
Fully automatic shooting for different subjects.
Advanced Shooting Techniques
Basic shooting features for specific types of sub
More Advanced TechniquesAdvanced shooting techniques.
Live View Shooting
Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor.
Handy Features
Convenient menu-based functions.
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2
3
4
5
6
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1
2
IntroductionItem Check List.....................................................................
Conventions Used in this Manual .........................................
Chapters................................................................................
Contents at a Glance............................................................
Handling Precautions ...........................................................Quick Start Guide .................................................................
Nomenclature ........................................................................
Getting Started
Recharging the Battery..........................................................
Installing and Removing the Battery......................................
Turning on the Power ...........................................................
Setting the Date and Time.....................................................
Selecting the Interface Language..........................................
Installing and Removing the Card ........................................
Mounting and Detaching a Lens............................................
About the Lens Image Stabilizer............................................
Basic Operation....................................................................
Menu Operations and Settings..............................................
Formatting the Card...............................................................
Switching the LCD Monitor Screen........................................
Basic Shooting and Image Playback
Fully Automatic Shooting.......................................................
Contents
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3
4
Advanced Shooting Techniques
Program AE....................................................................
Changing the ISO Speed ................................................
Using the Built-in Flash ...................................................
Changing the AF Mode ...................................................
Selecting the AF Point....................................................
Continuous Shooting......................................................
Setting the Image-recording Quality...............................
Selecting a Picture Style .................................................
More Advanced TechniquesAction Shots ....................................................................
Changing the Depth of Field ...........................................
Manual Exposure ............................................................
Automatic Depth-of-Field AE...........................................
Changing the Metering Mode.........................................Setting Exposure Compensation....................................
Auto Exposure Bracketing..............................................
Customizing the Picture Style ........................................
Registering the Picture Style..........................................
Setting the Color Space ..................................................
AE Lock...........................................................................
FE Lock ..........................................................................
Setting the White Balance..............................................
White Balance Correction
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Contents
6
7
Handy Features
Handy Features....................................................................
Silencing the Beeper .........................................................
Card Reminder..................................................................
Setting the Image Review Time ........................................
Setting the Auto Power-off Time.........................................
Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness...................................
File Numbering Methods ....................................................
Auto Image Rotation...........................................................
Checking Camera Function Settings.................................
Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings....................Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automaticall
Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color..................
Flash Control ........................................................................
Automatic Sensor Cleaning...................................................
Appending Dust Delete Data.................................................Manual Sensor Cleaning ......................................................
Image Playback
Searching for Images Quickly...............................................
Magnified View.....................................................................
Rotating the Image................................................................
Auto Playback .......................................................................
Viewing the Images on TV.....................................................
Protecting Images
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10
Customizing the Camera
Setting Custom Functions ...............................................
Custom Function Settings ...............................................
Registering My Menu ......................................................
ReferenceWhen Autofocus Fails .....................................................
Using a Household Power Outlet ....................................
Remote Control Shooting...............................................
External Speedlites .........................................................
Menu Settings .................................................................Function Availability Table ..............................................
Troubleshooting Guide...................................................
Error Codes....................................................................
System Map ....................................................................
Specifications ..................................................................Index ...............................................................................
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Contents at a Glance
Shooting
Shoot automatically p.43 - 52(Bas
Shoot continuously p.47, 50, 63(iC
Take a picture of myself in a group p.53(jSelf-tim
Freeze the action
Take a blurred action shot
p.70(sShutt
Blur the background
Keep the background in sharp focus p.72(fApert
Adjust the image brightness (exposure)
p.78(Exposure
Shoot under low light p.44, 58(Flash
Shoot without flash p.52(7Flash
Photograph fireworks at night
p.75(Bulb expo
Shoot while viewing the LCD monitorp.96(Live View
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Focusing
Change the point of focus p.61(S
Shoot a moving subject p.50, 6
Playback
View the images with the camera
p.54(x
Search for pictures quickly p.124(
Prevent important images
from accidental deletion
p.129(
Delete unnecessary images p.130(
View the images on a TV set p.128(
Set the LCD brightness
p.109(
Printing
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Camera Care
This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or sushock.
The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underw
accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult y
Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a
camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe with a well-wru
Never leave the camera near anything having a strong maas a magnet or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving
anything emitting strong radio waves such as a large anten
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy
Do not leave the camera in excessive heat such as in a car
High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.
The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never adisassemble the camera yourself.
Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, re
focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic
the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camer
Canon Service Center.
Do not touch the cameras electrical contacts with your fingprevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts ca
misoperation.
If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a w
condensation may form on the camera and internal parts.
condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag a
the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.
If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camer
damaging the camera. If there is condensation, remove the
battery from the camera, and wait until the condensation h
before using the camera.
Handling Precautions
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LCD MonitorAlthough the LCD monitor is manufactured with very h
technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there mig
pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead
only black or red, etc., are not a malfunction. They do n
recorded.
If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, scre
where you see remnants of what was displayed. Howetemporarily and will disappear when the camera is left
days.
Cards
Cards are precision devices. Do not drop the card or s
Doing so could damage the images recorded on them.
Do not store or use the card near anything having a str
such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid plac
static electricity. Otherwise, the images recorded on th
Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat s
warp the cards and make them unusable.
Do not spill any liquid onto the card.
Always store your cards in a case to protect the data s
Do not bend the card or subject it to any excessive forc
Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
Lens Electrical ContactsAfter detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens
caps or put down the lens with the rear end up to avoidscratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
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Quick Start Guide
1Insert the battery.
(
To recharge the battery
2Attach the lens.(p.
When attaching an EF
with the white index on
For other lenses, align
index.
3Set the lens focus
to .(p.33)
4
Open the slo
insert a card.With the cards l
insert it into the
For EF-S lens For EF lens
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6Set the Mode Di
Auto).(p.44)
All the necessary c
be set automatically
7Focus the subje
Look through the vi
the viewfinder cente
Press the shutter b
the camera will focu
8
Take the picture
Press the shutter btake the picture.
9Review the pictu
The captured image
for about 2 sec. on
T di l th i
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The names in bold indicate the parts explained up until
Shooting and Image Playback section.
Nomenclature
Mode Dial (p.20)
Power switch(p.27)
ISO speedset button (p.57)
Main Dial(p.4)
Shutter button(p.37)
Red-eyereduction/Self-timer lamp(p.59/53)
Remote controlsensor(p.94,164)
Grip
Mirror (p.94,121)
Contacts (p.13)
Lens mountLens lock p
Hot shoe (
Flash-sync co
EF-S Lens mount
EF Lens mount index
Built-in flash/AF-assist (p.58/116)
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
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Eyecup (p.165)
Viewfinder eyepiece
Display-off sensor (p.115)
Shootingsettings display/Trimming orientationbutton (p.42,113/141)
Menubutton(p.38)
Print/Share button/
White balanceselection button(p.139,148/90)
LCD monitor(p.38,109)
Tripod socket
Playback button(p.54)
Dioptric adj
Apcompensa