Canon EOS 1200D User Manual

Instruction manuals (PDF les) can be downloaded from the Canon website (p.4).www.canon.com/icpdBasic Instruction ManualCEL-SV1LA212 © CANON INC. 201

Contents10324Basic Shooting and Image Playback 47A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)... 48A Full Auto Techniques (Scen

100 Only for European Union and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your hou

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11Contents65Image Playback 83 x Searching for Images Quickly...84 u/y Magnified View ...

Instruction manuals (PDF les) can be downloaded from the Canon website (p.4).www.canon.com/icpdBasic Instruction ManualCEL-SV1LA212 © CANON INC. 201

12Camera 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

13Handling Precautions If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions before using it. If you have not used the camer

14NomenclatureLens release button(p.33)Power switch (p.27)Mode Dial (p.18)<D> Flash button<6> Main DialShutter button(p.37)Red-eyereductio

15Nomenclature<A> Live View shooting/Movie shooting button (p.68/78)Dioptric adjustment knob (p.36)EyecupViewfinder eyepieceLCD monitor(p.40)<

Nomenclature16Shooting Settings (in Creative Zone modes, p.18)The display will show only the settings currently applied.c Main Dial pointerPicture Sty

17NomenclatureViewfinder InformationThe display will show only the settings currently applied.Focusing screenAF pointsAF point activation indicator &l

Nomenclature18Mode DialThe Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes, Creative Zone modes, and the Movie shooting mode.Basic Zone ModesAll you do is pre

19NomenclatureLensLens without a distance scaleFocusing ringHood mount (p.34)Filter thread(front of lens)Image Stabilizer switch (p.35)Lens mount inde

2The EOS 1200D is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring afine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 18.0 effective megapixels, DIGIC 4, high-precisi

Nomenclature20Battery Charger LC-E10Charger for Battery Pack LP-E10 (p.22).Battery Charger LC-E10ECharger for Battery Pack LP-E10 (p.22).Power plugCha

211Getting StartedThis chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations.Attaching the StrapPass the end of the

221Remove the protective cover. Detach the protective cover provided with the battery.2Attach the battery. As shown in the illustration, attach the

23Charging the Battery Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.Charge the battery before use. Recharge the battery on the day before or on t

24Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E10 into the camera. The camera can use an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card (sold separately). The captured images

25Installing and Removing the Battery and Card1Set the power switch to <2> (p.27).2Open the cover. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open

Installing and Removing the Battery and Card26 When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are being written to or read by the

27If you turn on the power and the date/time/zone setting screen appears, see page 29 to set the date/time/zone.<1> : The camera turns on.<2&

Turning on the Power28When the power is turned on, the battery level will be indicated in one of the four levels.z : Battery level is sufficient.x : B

29When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone have been reset, the date/time/zone setting screen will appear. Follow the st

3Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.* Battery Charge

3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone304Set the date and time. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select the number. Press <0> so <a> is

311Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen.2Under the [52] tab, select [LanguageK]. Press the <Y> <Z

32The camera is compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses. The camera cannot be used with EF-M lenses.1Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap a

33Attaching and Detaching a LensTo zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers.If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom

Attaching and Detaching a Lens34A lens hood can block unwanted light and diminish rain, snow, dust etc. adhering to the front of the lens. Before stor

35When you use an Image Stabilizer (IS) lens, camera shake is corrected to obtain a sharper shot. The procedure explained here is based on the EF-S18-

36Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob left or right so that the AF points (nine boxes) in the viewfinder look sharp.To obtain sharp imag

37Basic OperationThe shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.

38You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor. This is called the Quick Control.1Press the <Q> button.

39Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions Select the desired function and press <0>. The function setting screen will appear. Press the <Y&g

4Camera Basic Instruction ManualThe booklet is the Basic Instruction Manual.More detailed Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be downloaded from the C

40You can set various settings with the menus such as the image-recording quality, date/time, etc.3 Menu Operations<S> cross keysLCD monitor<

413 Menu Operations1Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen.2Select a tab. Press the <Y> <Z> keys

42If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with the camera.When the card is formatted, all images

433 Formatting the Card The card is new. The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer. The card is full with images or data. A card-

44The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu screen, captured images, etc. When you turn on the power, the shooting settings will

45The Feature guide appears when you change the shooting mode or set a shooting function, Live View shooting, movie shooting, or Quick Control for pla

472Basic Shooting andImage PlaybackThis chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results and how to play back images

48<A> is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. It also adjusts focus automatically

49A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)4Take the picture. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. The captured image

5The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity: If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, it is re

A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)50 The flash fired even though it was daylight.For a backlit subject, the flash may fire to help l

51Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective.In the <A> mode, wh

A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)52You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”. For de

53The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. In places where flash photography is prohibited such as in a museum or an

54In the <C> mode, you can easily change the depth of field, drive/self-timer, and flash firing. You can also choose the ambience you want to co

55C Creative Auto ShootingPressing the <Q> button enables you to set the following:(1) Ambience-based shotsYou can set the ambience you want to

C Creative Auto Shooting56(3) Drive/self-timer: Press <0> and set it with <Y> <Z> or the <6> dial.<u> Single shooting :

57The <2> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and hair look softer. The further

58Use the <3> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery or to have everything in focus from near to far. For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and

59When you want to shoot flowers or small things up close, use the <4> (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a macro len

6Quick Start Guide1Insert the battery (p.24).To charge the battery, see page 22.2Insert a card (p.24).With the card’s label facing toward the back o

60Use the <5> (Sports) mode to shoot a moving subject, such as a running person or a moving vehicle. Use a telephoto lens.The use of a telephot

61To shoot people at night and obtain a natural-looking night scene in the background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode. Using a tripod is reco

6 Shooting Night Portraits62During Live View shooting, it may be difficult to focus on dots of light such as in a night scene. In such a case, it is r

63In Basic Zone modes when the shooting function settings screen is displayed, you can press the <Q> button to display the Quick Control screen.

Q Quick Control64Settable Functions in Basic Zone Modeso: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable* Use the <W> <X> keys

65The easiest way to play back images is explained below.1Play back the image. Press the <x> button. The last captured image or last image pla

673Shooting with the LCD Monitor(Live View Shooting)You can shoot while viewing the picture on the camera’s LCD monitor. This is called “Live View sho

681Display the Live View image. Press the <A> button. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. The Live View image will closely re

69A Shooting with the LCD MonitorSet [Live View shoot.] to [Enable].In Basic Zone modes, the Live View menu options will be displayed under [z2], and

7Quick Start Guide6Set the Mode Dial to <A> (Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.48).All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically.7Focus

A Shooting with the LCD Monitor70 Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change.Information DisplayAF method• d : Fle

71You can select an AF method to suit the shooting conditions and your subject. The following AF methods are provided: [FlexiZone - Single], [uLive mo

Using AF to Focus (AF Method)723Focus on the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. When focus is achieved

73Using AF to Focus (AF Method)3Focus on the subject. Press the shutter button halfway and the camera will focus on the face covered by the <p>

Using AF to Focus (AF Method)74The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF, using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting.Although

75Using AF to Focus (AF Method)3Focus on the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. The Live View image wi

774Shooting MoviesMovie shooting is enabled by setting the Mode Dial to <k>. The movie recording format will be MOV. For cards that can record

78Connecting the camera to a TV set is recommended to play back the movies shot.1Set the Mode Dial to <k>. The reflex mirror will make a sound,

79k Shooting Movies Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change.Information DisplayMovie shooting remaining time /

8Icons in this Manual<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.<W><X><Y><Z> : Indicates the <S> cross keys on the top, bottom,

80The menu option [Z2: Movie rec. size] enables you to select the movie’s image size [****x****] and frame rate [9] (frames recorded per second). The

813 Setting the Movie Recording SizeTotal Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute Movie Files Exceeding 4 GBDue to the file system, movie shoot

835Image PlaybackThis chapter explains basic procedures to play back images and movies.Images shot and saved with another deviceThe camera may not be

84Search for images quickly with the index display showing four or nine images on one screen.1Play back the image. When you press the <x> butto

85You can magnify a captured image by approx. 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor.1Magnify the image. Press the <u> button during image playback. T

861Play back the image. Press the <x> button to display an image.2Select a movie. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select a movie. In th

87k Playing MoviesMovie Playback Panel* When background music is set, the movie’s sound will not be played.Operation Playback Description2 Exit Return

88You can either select and erase unnecessary images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images will not be erased.Once an image is erase

896Downloading Imagesto Your ComputerThis chapter explains how to download images from the camera to your computer, gives an overview of the software

91Introduction 2Item Check List ...3Instruction Manuals...

90You can use the EOS software to download the images in the camera to your computer. There are two ways to do this.1Install the software (p.93).2Use

91Downloading Images to a ComputerYou can also use a card reader to download images to your computer.1Install the software (p.93).2Insert the card int

92EOS Solution DiskThis disk contains various software for EOS cameras.Communication Software for the Camera and Computer You can download images (st

93Compatible OS1 Check that the camera is not connected to your computer.2 Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD).3 Select your geographic area, country an

Installing the Software94Compatible OS1 Check that the camera is not connected to your computer.2 Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD).On your computer’

95Trademarkso Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.o Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporat

96Safety Warningsry or DeathUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedThis product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with ge

97The following precautions are provided to prevent harm or injury to yourself and others. Make sure to thoroughly understand and follow these precaut

Safety Precautions98 When the camera or accessories are not in use, make sure to remove the battery and disconnect the power plug from the equipment

99Safety Precautions Cautions:Follow the cautions below. Otherwise physical injury or property damage may result. Do not use or store the product in