Canon DIGREB1855XT User Manual

EINSTRUCTION MANUALEINSTRUCTIONMANUAL

10Quick Start Guide1Insert the battery. (p.22)To recharge the battery, see page 20.2Attach the lens. (p.25)When attaching an EF-S lens, align it with

Using the Built-in Flash100In the same way as normal exposure compensation, you can set exposure compensation for flash. You can set flash exposure comp

101An EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlite (optional) makes flash photography as easy as normal shooting. You can easily do the flash operations below. Fo

Using EOS-Dedicated, External Speedlites102¡ Before attaching an external Speedlite, retract the built-in flash if it is popped up.¡ If the EX-series S

1037Image PlaybackThis chapter explains image playback operations such as how to view and erase captured images and how to connect the camera to a TV

104You can set how long the image is to be displayed on the LCD monitor right after it is captured. To keep the image displayed, set [Hold]. To not ha

105Vertical shots can be rotated automatically so that they are displayed upright during playback.1Select [Auto rotate].¡ Select the [c] tab.¡ Press t

106You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to one of five levels.1Select [LCD brightness].¡ Select the [c] tab.¡ Press the <V> key to se

107You can select any captured image to view. You can view a single image, the shooting information, an index display, or a magnified view.1Playback th

Image Playback108HistogramA histogram is a graph indicating the image’s brightness distribution. The horizontal axis indicates the brightness level (d

109Image PlaybackNine thumbnail images are displayed on one screen.1Playback the image.¡ Press the <x> button.s The last captured image will app

11Quick Start Guide6Set the Mode Dial to <1111> (Full Auto). (p.44)All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically.7Focus the subjec

Image Playback110You can magnify the image by 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor.1Playback the image.¡ Display the image in the single-image or image info

111Image PlaybackDuring the single image, image with shooting information, index, or magnified image display, you can jump forward or back to images st

Image Playback112You can playback the CF card’s images in an automatic slide show. Each image will be displayed for about 3 sec.1Select [Auto play].¡

113Image PlaybackYou can rotate an image by 90° or 270° clockwise. The image can then be displayed in the correct orientation during playback.1Select

114By connecting the camera to a TV set with the video cable (provided), you can view the captured images on a TV set. Always turn off the camera and

115This prevents the image from being erased accidentally.1Select [Protect].¡ Select the [x] tab.¡ Press the <V> key to select [Protect], then p

116You can erase images individually or erase all the images at one time in the CF card. Protected images (p.115) will not be erased.Once an image is

117L Erasing Images1Playback the image.¡ Press the <x> button.2Display the Erase menu.¡ Press the <L> button.s The Erase menu will appear

118Format the CF card before using it in the camera.Formatting a CF card will erase everything in the card. It will also erase any protected images, s

1198Direct Printingfrom the CameraYou can connect the camera directly to a printer and print out the images in the CF card. This chapter explains how

12For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**).NomenclatureRemote control terminal(for Remote Switch RS-60E3)Vi

120You do the direct printing procedure entirely through your camera’s LCD monitor.1Select [Communication].¡ Select the [b] tab.¡ Press the <V>

121Preparing to Print3Connect the camera to the printer.¡ Refer to the table (Printers and Cables) below to select the proper cable to connect the cam

Preparing to Print1226Playback the image.¡ Press the <x> button.s The image will appear and one of three icons <w/ A/ S> will appear on th

123Just connect the camera to a printer, select the images, and press the button to print those images. You can print repeatedly according to the same

Easy Printing1243Press the Direct print button when it lights in blue.s The printing will start.¡ When the printing ends, the screen will return to st

125The setting options will differ depending on the printer. Some settings might be disabled. For details, refer to your printer’s instruction manual.

wPrinting with PictBridge126¡ Press the <V> key to select the size of the paper loaded in the printer, then press <0>.s The Paper Type scr

127wPrinting with PictBridgeLayout Settings4Set the other options. ¡ If desired, also set the <H> date imprinting, <E> printing effects, a

wPrinting with PictBridge1285Start printing.¡ Press the <V> key to select [Print],then press <0>.s The printing will start.¡ When the prin

1291Select the image to be printed.¡ Check that the <A> icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor.¡ Press the <U> key to sele

13NomenclatureTripod socketAccess lamp (p.27)Battery compartment cover release lever(p.22)Battery compartment cover (p.22)<O> Aperture/Exposure

A Printing with CP Direct1304Set the options as desired. ¡ Set the [Image], [Borders], and [Date] as desired. ¡ Press the <V> key to select the

131A Printing with CP Direct6Set the trimming.¡ Set as necessary.¡ For details on trimming, see page 135.7Start printing.¡ Press the <V> key to

1321Select the image to be printed.¡ Check that the <S> icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor.¡ Press the <U> key to sele

133S Direct Printing with Bubble Jet Direct4Set the options as desired. ¡ Press the <V> key to select the desired option, then press <0>.

S Direct Printing with Bubble Jet Direct1347Start printing.¡ Press the <V> key to select [Print],then press <0>.s The printing will start.

135You can crop the image and print only the cropped portion as if the image was recomposed.Do the trimming right before printing. If you set the trim

Setting the Trimming1363Exit the menu.¡ Press <0>.s The Print setting screen will reappear.s On the upper left, you can see the trimmed image ar

1379DPOF: Digital PrintOrder FormatWith DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), you can use the camera to specify which images in the CF card are to be pri

138Set the print type, date imprinting, and file No. imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cannot be set in

1393 Print Ordering4 Exit the menu.¡ Press the <7> button.s The Print Order screen will reappear.¡ Next, select [Order] or [All] to select the i

Nomenclature14LCD PanelThe actual display will show only the applicable items.ApertureShutter speedBusy (buSY)Built-in flash recycling (buSY)White bal

3 Print Ordering1401Select [Order].¡ Press the <U> key to select [Order], then press <0>.s The Order screen will appear.2Select the image

1413 Print Ordering4 Exit the menu.¡ Press the <M> button.s The Print Order screen will reappear.¡ Press the <M> button again to save the

3 Print Ordering142The print order can also be set or canceled for all the images in the CF card. For standard-type prints, a quantity of one will be

143With a printer compatible with direct printing, you can easily print images specified with DPOF.1Prepare to print.¡ See page 120, 121. See “Setting

3 Direct Printing with DPOF144ACP Direct / SBubble Jet Direct¡ Set the [Style]. (p.129/132)5Start printing.¡ Press the <V> key to select [OK],th

14510Customizingthe CameraCustom Functions enable you to customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences.¡ Custom Functions

1461Select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)]. ¡ Select the [b] tab.¡ Press the <V> key to select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)], then press <0>.s The C

1473 Setting a Custom FunctionN1Select [Clear settings].¡ Select the [b] tab.¡ Press the <V> key to select [Clearsettings], then press <0>

1483 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn-1 SET button/Cross keys funct.You can change the function assigned to the <0> button and <S>keys for sh

1493 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn-4 Shutter button/AE lock button0: AF/AE lock1: AE lock/AFConvenient when you want to focus and meter separately. Pr

15NomenclatureViewfinder InformationThe actual display will show only the applicable items.AF point display indicator < >AF points Focusing scree

3 Custom Function SettingsN150C.Fn-7 Mirror lockup0: Disable1: EnableEffective for close-up and telephotos shots to prevent camera shake caused by the

15111ReferenceThis section will help you understand your camera better. It covers information on camera features, system accessories, and other refere

152o: Set automatically k: User selectableFunction Availability Tablekoooooookkoooooookkoooooookkoooooookkoooooookoooooookkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

153Function Availability Table(In Creative Zone modes)* When the lens’ focus mode switch is set to <MF>, AE lock is applied at the center AF poi

154If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or

155Troubleshooting Guide¡ Auto power off is in effect.s Press the shutter button halfway.If you do not want auto power off to take effect, set [c Auto

Troubleshooting Guide156¡ The lens focus mode switch is set to <MF>.s Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>. (p.25)¡ Camera shake occured

157Troubleshooting Guide¡ The camera is not properly connected to the printer.s Use the specified cable to properly connect the camera to the printer.

158Major Accessories (Optional)Battery Pack NB-2LHCompact, high-capacity, lithium-ion, secondary power pack.AC Adapter Kit ACK700Power source kit (AC

159Major Accessories (Optional)Remote Controller RC-1 and RC-5Remote control transmitter that enables you to shoot from 5 m (16.4 ft.) away from the c

Nomenclature16Mode DialThe Mode Dial is divided into two function zones.BasiczoneImagezoneCreativezoneFull Autoq Basic ZoneAll you do is press the shu

160System MapEyecup EfRubber Frame EfEyepiece Extender EP-EX15Angle Finder CEF lensesEF-SlensesDate / time CR2016lithium batteryE-series Dioptric Adju

161System MapRemote SwitchRS-60E3RemoteControllerRC-5RemoteControllerRC-1PC card slotPictBridge-compatible printerCF cardCF Card readerTV/VideoWindows

162• TypeType: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flashRecording media: CF card (Type I or II) *Compatible with Microdrive and 2GB

163Specifications• White BalanceType: Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten light, white fluorescent light, flash, customAuto white balance:Auto white

Specifications164AF-assist beam: Small series of flashes fired by built-in flashEffective range: Approx. 4.0m/13.1ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5ft. at

165Specifications• External SpeedliteEOS-dedicated Speedlite:E-TTL II autoflash with EX-series SpeedliteZooming to match lens focal length: Provided• D

Specifications166• DPOF: Digital Print Order FormatDPOF: Version 1.1 compatible• CustomizationCustom Functions: 9 Custom Functions with 24 settings• P

167Specifications• Battery Charger CB-2LTCompatible battery: Battery Pack NB-2LHRecharging time: Approx. 90 min.Rated input: 100 - 240 VACRated output

168Digital Camera Model DS126071 SystemsThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)

169AAC Adapter Kit ...24, 158Access lamp...27Accessories ...158A-

17NomenclatureBattery Charger CB-2LTThis is a battery pack charger. (p.20)Battery Charger CB-2LTEThis is a battery pack charger. (p.20)Battery pack sl

170IndexEX-series Speedlite ...101Extension ...52, 67External flash ...1

171IndexPP (Program) ...80PAL...34, 114Paper settings ...

CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, JapanU.S.A. CANON U.S.A. INC.For all inquiries concerning this camera, call toll free

18¡In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera.¡For

191Getting StartedThis chapter explains a few preliminary steps and basic camera operations.Attaching the StrapPass the end of the strap through the c

2Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.The EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/EOS 350D DIGITAL is a high-performance, digital AF SLR camera enabling highly versa

20For details on the battery, refer to the instructions for Battery Pack NB-2LH.1Remove the cover.2Attach the battery.¡ Align the battery’s front edge

21Recharging the Battery¡ Do not use the battery charger to recharge any battery other than Battery Pack NB-2LH.¡ To prevent the battery performance f

22Load a fully-charged Battery Pack NB-2LH into the camera.1Open the battery compartment cover.¡ Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the co

23Installing and Removing the BatteryBattery Life [Number of shots]¡ The figures above are based on a fully-charged NB-2LH and CIPA (Camera & Imagi

24With AC Adapter Kit ACK700 (optional), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level.1Connect the pow

251Remove the caps.¡ Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow.2Attach the lens.¡ Align the EF-S lens with the c

26The captured image will be recorded onto the CF card (optional).Although the thickness is different, a Type I or Type II CF card can be inserted int

27Installing and Removing the CF Card1Open the cover.¡ Set the Power switch to <2>.¡ Check that the “buSY” message is not displayed on the LCD p

28The camera can operate only after the power switch is turned on.<1> : The camera operates.<2>: The camera is turned off and does not ope

29Basic OperationThe <6> dial is mainly used for shooting-related settings.(1)After pressing a button, turn the <6> dial.When you press a

3Check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.* Be careful not to lose any of t

Basic Operation30The <S> key is mainly used for shooting-related settings and selecting LCD monitor menu items.(1)Press the <S> key indepe

31With the menus, you can set various settings such as the image recording quality, processing parameters, the date/time, and Custom Functions. While

Menu Operations321Display the menu.¡ Press the <M> button to display the menu. To turn off the menu, press the button again.2Select a tab.¡Press

33Menu Operations<z> Shooting 1 menu (Red)<m> Shooting 2 menu (Red)<x> Playback menu (Blue)Menu Settings (1)Quality 73/83/74/84/76/8

Menu Operations34<c> Set-up 1 menu (Yellow)<b> Set-up 2 menu (Yellow)¡ The LCD monitor cannot be used as a viewfinder for shooting.¡ Adjust

35Menu Operations1Select [Clear settings]. ¡ Select the [b] tab. ¡ Press the <V> key to select [Clearsettings], then press <0>.2Select [Cl

36The LCD monitor’s interface language can be set to one of fifteen languages.1Select [Language].¡ Select the [b] tab.¡ Press the <V> key to sele

37Set the date and time as shown below.1Select [Date/Time].¡ Select the [c] tab.¡ Press the <V> key to select [Date/Time], then press <0>.

38The date/time (back-up) battery maintains the camera’s date and time. The battery’s service life is about 5 years. If the date/time is reset when th

39The image sensor is like the film in a film camera.If any dust or other foreign matter adheres to the image sensor, it may show up as a dark speck in

41234IntroductionItem Check List...3Handling Precaution

3 Cleaning the CMOS sensorN404Clean the image sensor.¡ Use a rubber blower (commercially available) to carefully blow away any dust on the surface of

41You can set the auto power-off time for the camera to turn off automatically after a set time of idle operation. If you do not want the camera to tu

42You can adjust the sharpness of the viewfinder image. By adjusting the diopter to suit your eyesight, you can see a sharp viewfinder image even withou

432Fully AutomaticShootingThis chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for quick and easy shooting. In each mode <1> &

44All you do is point the camera and press the shutter button. Everything is automatic so it is easy to photograph any subject. With seven AF points t

451 Using Full Auto5Take the picture.¡ Compose the shot and press the shutter button completely.s The captured image will be displayed for about 2 sec

46Just select a shooting mode suiting the target subject, and you can easily obtain the best results.This mode blurs the background to make the human

47Basic Zone ModesThis is for fast-moving subjects when you want to freeze the action.¡The camera will first track the subject with the center AF point

48Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. You can use self-timer in any Basic Zone mode or Creative Zone mode.1Select <Q>.¡ Look

49With Remote Controller RC-1 or RC-5 (optional), you can shoot remotely up to about 5 meters/16.4 ft. directly in front of the camera.1Select <Q&g

5Contents111056789Selecting the AF Point... 73Using Focus Lock...

50During self-timer or remote control operation when your eye does not cover the viewfinder eyepiece, stray light may enter the eyepiece and throw off

513Image SettingsThis chapter explains the digital image settings for the image-recording quality, ISO speed, white balance, color space, and processi

52The 73/83/74/84/76/86 modes record the image in the widely-used JPEG. In the 1 mode, the captured image will require post-processing with the softwa

533 Setting the Image-recording Quality¡ The number of possible shots and maximum burst (p.54) apply to a Canon 512MB CF card.¡ The single image size,

3 Setting the Image-recording Quality54The maximum burst during continuous shooting depends on the image-recording quality. The approx. maximum burst

55The ISO speed is a numeric indication of the sensitivity to light. A higher ISO speed number indicates a higher sensitivity to light. Therefore, a h

56Normally, the <Q> setting will set the optimum white balance automatically. If natural-looking colors cannot be obtained with <Q>,you ca

57With custom white balance, you shoot a white object that will serve as the basis for the white balance setting. By selecting this image, you import

3 Custom White BalanceN585Select the custom white balance.¡ Press the <S> key to select <O>,then press <0>.¡ When you press the shut

59You can correct the standard color temperature for the white balance setting. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a color temperature

6Safety WarningsFollow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage.Preventing Serious Injury or Deat

60With just one shot, three images having a different color hue can be recorded simultaneously. Based on the white balance mode’s color temperature, t

613 White Balance Auto BracketingN4Take the picture.s If B/A bracketing has been set, the three images will be recorded onto the CF card in the follow

62The color space refers to the range of reproducible colors. With this camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB.

63The image you capture can be processed internally by the camera to look more vivid and sharp or more subdued. The processing parameters can be set a

64The image you capture can be processed automatically by the camera in accordance with the parameter settings you set (five levels each for [Contrast]

653 Setting the Processing ParametersNWhen you capture images with the processing parameter set to B/W, the camera will process and record the images

3 Setting the Processing ParametersN66The same effect as using filters with black-and-white film can be obtained with digital images. A color can be bri

67The file number is like the frame number on film. There are two file numbering methods: [Continuous] and [Auto reset]. The images you take are automati

68When folder No. 999 is created, [Folder number full] will appear on the LCD monitor. If file No. 9999 is created, “Err CF” will be displayed on the L

694Setting the AF, Metering,and Drive ModesThe viewfinder has seven AF points. By selecting a suitable AF point, you can shoot with autofocus while fra

7• If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of electr

70The AF mode is the autofocusing operation method. Three AF modes are provided. One-Shot AF is suited for still subjects, while AI Servo AF is for mo

71f Selecting the AF ModeNPressing the shutter button halfway activates the autofocus and achieves focus once.s The dot < . > inside the AF poin

f Selecting the AF ModeN72* About Predictive AFIf the subject approaches or retreats from the camera at a constant rate, the camera tracks the subject

73The AF point is used for focusing. The AF point can be selected automatically by the camera or manually by you.In Basic Zone modes and the <8888&

S Selecting the AF PointN74• Automatic AF point selection• Manual AF point selectionUnder low-light conditions, when you press the shutter button half

75After achieving focus, you can lock the focus on a subject and recompose the shot. This is called “focus lock.” Focus lock works only in the One-Sho

76Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light <o>blinks) with certain subjects such as the following:Subjects Difficult to F

77The camera has three metering modes: Evaluative, partial, and center-weighted average metering. In the Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering will be

78Single and continuous drive modes are provided. In the Basic Zone modes, the optimum drive mode is set automatically.Press the <iQ> button. (9

795Advanced OperationsWith Creative Zone modes, you can set the desired shutter speed or aperture value to obtain the result you want. You take contro

8Camera Care¡ This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock.¡ The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used

80Like <1> (Full Auto) mode, this is a general-purpose shooting mode. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to suit

81d Program AE¡ If “30"” and the maximum aperture blink, it indicates that the subject is too dark. Increase the ISO speed or use flash.¡If “4000”

82In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture value to suit the subject’s brightness. This is called shutte

83s Shutter-Priority AE¡ If the maximum aperture blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a slower shutter speed until the a

84In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the subject brightness. This is called apertu

85f Aperture-Priority AE¡ If the “30"” shutter speed blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a larger aperture (lower

86In this mode, you manually set both the shutter speed and aperture value as desired. To determine the correct exposure, refer to the exposure level

87a Manual Exposure4Focus the subject.¡ Press the shutter button halfway.s The exposure setting will be displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinde

88This mode is for obtaining a wide depth of field automatically between a near subject and far subject. It is effective for group photos and landscape

89Exposure compensation is used to alter the standard exposure setting set by the camera. You can make the image look lighter (increased exposure) or

9Handling PrecautionsLCD Panel and LCD Monitor¡ Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% active p

90By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically, the camera can bracket the exposure up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three success

913 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)N¡ Follow steps 1 and 2 to set the AEB amount to < >.¡ AEB will also be canceled automatically if you turn the

92AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different place from the point of focus. By locking the exposure, you can recompose the shot while mai

93When bulb is set, the shutter stays open while you hold down the shutter button fully, and closes when you let go of the shutter button. This is cal

94Mirror lockup is enabled with C.Fn-7 [Mirror lockup] set to [1: Enable](p.150). The mirror can be swung up separately from when the exposure is made

956Flash PhotographyThe built-in flash or an EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlite enables E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative flash metering with preflash), maki

96E-TTL II autoflash obtains high-precision and consistent flash shots.If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-up automatically in low-light or backlit

97Using the Built-in FlashBuilt-in Flash RangeWith EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ll [m / ft]ISO speed Wide angle: 18mm Telephoto: 55mm100 Approx. 1 - 3.7 /

Using the Built-in Flash98When flash is used in a low-light environment, the subject’s eyes may look red in the image. “Red eye” happens when the light

99Using the Built-in FlashFE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure reading for any part of a subject.1Check that the <D&