Canon EOS Rebel XTI User Manual

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10Safety WarningsFollow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage.Preventing Serious Injury or Dea

Handy Features100This is for returning all the camera’s shooting settings and Custom Functions to the default. This works in the <d> and other C

101Handy FeaturesThis prevents the display-off sensor from turning off the camera settings display automatically when your eye nears the viewfinder.Se

3 Setting Custom FunctionsN102 23Change the setting. Press the <V> key to select the desired setting (number), then press <0>. Repeat st

3 Setting Custom FunctionsN1032: SET:Flash exp compWhen you press <0>, the flash exposure compensation screen appears so you can quickly change

3 Setting Custom FunctionsN104C.Fn-3Flash sync. speed in Av (Aperture-priority AE) mode0: AutoThe flash sync speed is set automatically within a range

3 Setting Custom FunctionsN105C.Fn-6 Exposure level increments0: 1/3-stop1: 1/2-stopSets 1/2-stop increments for the shutter speed, aperture, exposure

3 Setting Custom FunctionsN106C.Fn-9 Shutter curtain sync.0: 1st-curtain sync.The flash fires immediately after the shot is exposed.1: 2nd-curtain syn

107By connecting the camera to a personal computer, you can transfer images from the camera’s CF card by operating the camera. This is called direct i

3 Transferring Images to a Personal Computer108The images sent to the personal computer will be saved in the [My Pictures] folder (Windows) or [Pictur

1093 Transferring Images to a Personal Computer [Wallpaper]Press the <U> key to select the image and transfer it. The image will then appear as

11• 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 elect

3 Transferring Images to a Personal Computer110 Press the <M> button twice to save the image selections to the CF card. The menu screen will th

111When you turn the camera’s power switch on or off, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to automatically remove dust adhering to the imaging sens

112Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust visible on captured images. However, in case visible dust still remains, yo

1133 Appending Dust Delete DataN3Photograph a solid-white object. Keep a distance of 20 - 30 cm / 0.7 - 1.0 feet and fill the viewfinder completely w

114Under the [b] tab, [Sensor cleaning: Manual] is mainly for use by Canon service personnel. Dust which could not be eliminated by the Self Cleaning

1156Image ManagementThis chapter explains features related to viewing images. Learn more about image playback as discussed in chapter 2 “Basic Shootin

116The index display enables faster image searching.1Enable the index display. During image playback, press the <I> button to display the index

117x Searching for Images QuicklyWhen the CF card contains many images, you can browse through them by 10 or 100 images at a time. Also, if the images

118You can magnify the image by 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor.1Magnify the image. During image playback, press the <u> button to magnify the i

119After taking the picture, you can rotate the image so it is displayed in the correct orientation.1Select [Rotate]. Under the [x] tab, select [Rota

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

120You can playback the CF card’s images in an automatic slide show. Each image will be displayed for about 4 sec.1Select [Auto Play]. Under the [x]

121With the video cable provided with camera, you can connect the camera to a TV set and view images on the TV screen. Always turn off the camera and

122This prevents the image from being erased accidentally.1Select [Protect]. Under the [x] tab, select [Protect], then press <0>.X An image wil

123You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.122) will not be erased.Once an image is erased,

124When you press the <B> button during single-image playback, you can switch to the shooting information display. The shooting information disp

125Shooting Information Display HistogramThe brightness histogram display shows the exposure level distribution, overall brightness and gradation. An

1277Printing ImagesThe camera can be connected directly to a PictBridge printer or to a CP Direct or Bubble Jet printer and print images.You can selec

128As shown below, this chapter includes procedures for various types of printers. After reading “Preparing to Print” on the next page, follow the ins

129You do the direct printing procedure entirely with your camera while you look at the LCD monitor.1Set the camera’s power switch to <2>.2Set u

13Handling PrecautionsLCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, the

Preparing to Print130 When connecting the cable plug to the camera’s <C> terminal, the cable plug’s <D> icon must face the front side of

131Preparing to Print RAW images are not compatible with direct printing. If you use a battery to power the camera, make sure it is fully charged. W

132The setting options will differ depending on the printer. Some settings might be disabled. For details, refer to your printer’s instruction manual.

133wPrinting with PictBridge Select the size of the paper loaded in the printer, then press <0>.X The Paper type screen will appear. Select th

wPrinting with PictBridge134*From the Exif data, the camera name, lens name, shooting mode, shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation amount, ISO

135wPrinting with PictBridge With step 4, select the item. When is displayed as shown on the left, press the <C> button. You can then set the

wPrinting with PictBridge136 Select the item, then press <0>. Select [Manual] and press <0>. The Adjust levels screen will then appear.

137wPrinting with PictBridge Press the <S> key in any of the four directions to move the “ ” mark to the desired position. B is for blue, A is

wPrinting with PictBridge1387Start printing. Select [Print], then press <0>.X The <l> button’s blue lamp will blink and the printing will

1391Select the image to be printed. Check that the <A> or <S> icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor. Press the <U>

14Quick Start Guide1Insert the battery. (p.26)To recharge the battery, see page 24.2Attach the lens. (p.30)When attaching an EF-S lens, align it with

A/S Printing with CP Direct and BJ Direct1404Set the options as desired. Select the item, then press <0>. Select the setting, then press <0

141A/S Printing with CP Direct and BJ Direct6Set the trimming. Set as necessary. For details on trimming, see page 142.7Start printing. Select [Pri

142You can trim the image and print only the trimmed portion as if the image was recomposed.Do the trimming right before printing. If you set the trim

143Trimming the Image3Exit the menu. Press <0>.X The Print setting screen will reappear.X On the upper left, you can see the trimmed image area

144Set the print type, date imprinting, and file No. imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cannot be set i

1453 Print Ordering4 Exit the menu. Press the <7> button.X The Print order screen will reappear. Next, select [Order] or [All] to select the i

3 Print Ordering1461Select [Order]. Press the <U> key to select [Order], then press <0>.X The order screen will appear.2Select the image

1473 Print OrderingFor [Index] If you want to include the image in the index print, checkmark the box <X>. To deselect it, leave the box unchec

3 Print Ordering148The 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

149With a printer compatible with direct printing, you can easily print images specified with DPOF.1Prepare to print. See page 129, 130.“Connecting t

15Quick Start Guide6Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full Auto). (p.40)All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically.7Focus the subject.

3 Direct Printing with DPOF150ACP Direct / SBJ Direct Set the [Style]. (p.139)5Start printing. Select [OK], then press <0>.X The printing will

1518ReferenceThis chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, and other things. The back of this chapter also has

152Basically operates like a built-in flash for easy operation.When an EX-series Speedlite is attached to the camera, almost all the autoflash control

153With Remote Controller RC-1 or RC-5 (optional), you can shoot remotely up to about 5 meters/16.4 feet directly in front of the camera. Use the self

154With AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (optional), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level.1Connect the

155The date/time (back-up) battery maintains the camera’s date and time. Its service life is about 5 years. If the battery is replaced and the date/ti

156<z> Shooting 1 menu (Red)<m> Shooting 2 menu (Red)<x> Playback menu (Blue)Menu SettingsQuality73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 76 / 86 / RAW+7

157Menu Settings<c> Set-up 1 menu (Yellow)<b> Set-up 2 menu (Yellow)Auto power off30 sec. / 1min. / 2 min. / 4 min. / 8 min. / 15 min. / O

158o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectableFunction Availability Tablekoooooookkoooooookkoooooookkoooooookkooooookkooooookkkkkkkkkk

159Function 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

16The parts indicated in bold are used up to the “Basic Shooting and Image Playback” section.NomenclatureMode Dial (p.20)Power switch (p.31)Power lamp

160The camera might not be able to focus the following types of subjects: Low-contrast subjectsExample: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc. Subjects i

161If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer o

Troubleshooting Guide162 The CF card is not properly inserted. (p.28) If the CF card is full, replace with a new CF card or erase unnecessary images

163Troubleshooting Guide If the image has been erase-protected, it cannot be erased. (p.122) The correct date and time has not been set. (p.37) Mak

164System MapEyecup EfRubber Frame EfEyepiece Extender EP-EX15Angle Finder CDate / time CR2016 lithium batteryE-series Dioptric Adjustment LensesWide

165System MapEF lensesEF-SlensesRemote SwitchRS-60E3RemoteControllerRC-5RemoteControllerRC-1PC card slotPictBridge-compatible printerCF cardCF Card re

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

167Specifications• White BalanceType: Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, white fluorescent light, flash, customAuto white balance: Auto white ba

Specifications168• Exposure ControlMetering modes: 35-zone TTL full aperture metering· Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)· Partial meterin

169Specifications• External SpeedliteEOS-dedicated Speedlite:E-TTL II autoflash with EX-series SpeedliteZooming to match lens focal length: Provided•

17NomenclatureEyecup (p.153)Viewfinder eyepieceDisplay-off sensor(p.101)<M> Menu button (p.35)<C> Jump button (p.117)<l> Print/Share

Specifications170• Direct Image TransferCompatible images: JPEG and RAW images* Images to be used for wallpaper on the personal computer screen must b

171Specifications• Battery Charger CB-2LWCompatible battery: Battery Pack NB-2LHRecharging time: Approx. 90 min.Rated input: 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 HzR

172Image Conversion FactorSince the image area is smaller than the 35mm film format, the equivalent lens focal length (crop factor) will increase by 1

173Digital Camera Model DS126151 SystemsThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)

174MEMO

175MEMO

176AAC Adapter Kit ...154Access lamp ...29A-DEP (Automatic depth-of-field AE)...72Ad

177IndexEEasy Printing...143Erase (image) ...123Error codes ...

178IndexImage transfer... 107Image Zone...20Index display...

179IndexPrinting...127CP/BJ Direct ...139Paper settings...133

Nomenclature18Camera Setting DisplayThe display will show only the settings currently applicable.Shutter speedShooting modeExposure level indicator E

This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of August 2006. For information on the camera’s compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduced

19NomenclatureViewfinder InformationThe display will show only the settings currently applicable.AF point display indicator < >AF points Focusin

2Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.The EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi/EOS 400D DIGITAL is a high-performance, digital single-lens reflex camera with a 1

Nomenclature20Mode DialThe Mode Dial has the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zone modes.Full AutoBasic ZoneAll you do is press the shutter button. Fully

21NomenclatureBattery Charger CB-2LWBattery Charger CB-2LWEBattery pack slotRecharge lampPower plugBattery pack slot indexThis power unit is intended

22Pass the end of the strap through the camera’s strap mount eyelet from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap’s buckle as shown in the illustrat

231Getting StartedThis chapter explains preliminary steps and basic camera operations.

241Remove the cover.2Attach the battery. Align the battery’s front edge with the battery charger’s index line. While pressing down the battery, slide

25Recharging the Battery Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used.An unused charged battery will still gradually lose its

261Open the battery compartment cover. Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover.2Insert the battery. Insert the end with the battery

27Installing and Removing the BatteryBattery Life [Approx. number of shots] The figures above are based on a fully-charged NB-2LH and CIPA (Camera &a

28The captured image is recorded onto the CF card (optional).Although the thickness is different between the Type I and Type II CF cards, either one c

29Installing and Removing the CF Card1Open the cover. Set the power switch to <2>. Check that “Recording...” is not displayed on the LCD monit

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

301Remove 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

31The camera can operate only after the power switch is turned on.<1> : The power lamp lights, and the camera turns on.<2>: The camera is

How to Shoot32To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake.Holding the Camera1. Hold the camera grip with your right hand.2.

33How to ShootThe shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.Pre

34The LCD monitor can display the camera settings screen, menu screen, image, etc. Displayed when the camera is turned on. When your eye goes to the v

35By setting various optional settings with the menus, you can set the image recording quality, the date/time, LCD monitor brightness, etc. While look

Menu Operations and Settings361Display the menu. Press the <M> button to display the menu.2Select a tab. Press the <C> button to select

371Select [Language]. Under the [b] tab, select [Language], then press <0>.X The Language screen will appear.2Set the desired language. Press

Before You Start38For a new CF card or a CF card previously formatted by another camera or personal computer, format the card with this camera.Formatt

392Basic Shooting andImage PlaybackThis chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results and how to playback images.

4Icons in this Manual The <6> icon indicates the Main Dial. The <V> and <U> icons indicate the cross keys. The <0> icon indica

401Set the Mode Dial to <1>.2Aim any AF point over the subject. All the AF points will operate, and focus will generally be achieved at the AF

411 Fully Automatic Shooting The focus confirmation light <o> blinks and focus is not achieved.Aim the AF point over a part having good contrast

42Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective.In the <1> (Full Au

43The <2> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes flesh tones and the hair look softer than with

44Use the <3> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery, night scenes, and to have everything in focus from near to far. The greens and blues also becom

45When you want to photograph flowers or small things up close, use the <4> (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a macr

46To photograph a moving subject whether it be a child running or an auto race, use the <5> (Sports) mode. Use a telephoto lens.Using a telepho

47To shoot someone at night and obtain a natural-looking exposure in the background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode. Use a wide-angle lens a

48In places where flash photography is prohibited, use the <7> (Flash Off) mode. This mode is also effective for candlelight scenes when you wan

49Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. The self-timer can be used in any shooting mode.1Press the <i Q> button.2Select <Q&g

5231IntroductionItem Check List ...3Conventions Used in

50The easiest way to playback images is explained below. For more details on image playback methods, see page 115.1Playback the image. When you press

513Advanced ShootingTechniquesIn the Basic Zone modes, most functions are set automatically and cannot be changed to prevent spoiled shots. In the <

52To obtain a good exposure of the subject, the camera sets the exposure (shutter speed and aperture) automatically. This is called Program AE.1Set th

53Set the ISO speed (imaging sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. For example, when you increase the ISO speed (higher numb

54In indoors, low light, or backlit conditions, just pop-up the built-in flash and press the shutter button to take flash pictures. In the <d> m

55Using the Built-in Flash If the subject is far away, increase the ISO speed.A higher ISO speed increases the effective range or distance of the fla

56You can change the AF mode to suit different subjects such as group photos, animals, and sports.1Press the <ZAF> button.X [AF mode] will appea

57In the Image Zone modes, all the AF points are active. Generally, the AF point covering the closest subject will be selected to focus. Therefore, th

S Selecting the AF PointN58 When shooting a portrait up close, use One-Shot AF and focus the eyes.If you focus the eyes first, you can then recompose

59Up to about 3 shots per sec. can be taken. This is effective for shooting your child running toward you and capturing the different facial expressio

Contents645More Advanced Techniques 65Action Shots ...

60Set the recording quality to suit the intended image size for printing, etc. Note that the recording quality will also affect the number of shots th

613 Setting the Image-Recording Quality What’s the difference between 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8?3, 4, and 6 indicate the image size. 3: Large, 4: Medium, and

3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality621 is the raw data before it is made into a 73 and other images. Although RAW images require software like Digit

63By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain the desired image effects matching your photographic expression or the subject.1Select [Picture Style].

3 Selecting a Picture StyleN64 FaithfulThis is for users who prefer to process images with their personal computer. When the subject is photographed

654More AdvancedTechniquesThis chapter builds on the previous chapter and introduces more ways to shoot creatively. The first half of this chapter ex

66You can either freeze the action or create motion blur with the <s> (Shutter-priority AE) mode on the Mode Dial.* <s> stands for Time va

67s: Action Shots To freeze the action or moving subject.Use a fast shutter speed such as 1/500 sec. to 1/4000 sec. To blur a running child or anima

68To obtain a blurry background or to make everything near and far look sharp, set the Mode Dial to <f> (Aperture-priority AE) to adjust the dep

69f: Changing the Depth of Field When using a high aperture value, note that camera shake can occur in low light scenes.A higher aperture value will

7Contents687Image Management 115Searching for Images Quickly ...116Magnified View

f: Changing the Depth of Field70The flash exposure will be set automatically to match the aperture that was set. The shutter speed will set automatica

71You can set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. With flash, the flash exposure will be set automatically to match the aperture that was

72Objects in the foreground and background will be in focus automatically. All the AF points will function to detect the subject, and the aperture req

73The metering mode is the method of measuring the brightness of the subject. In the Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering is set. This need not be ch

74When you photograph a white or black subject (such as clothing), the white might turn out darker and the black might look lighter. To obtain the des

75Setting Exposure CompensationNSet flash exposure compensation if the flash exposure of the main subject does not come out as desired. This feature a

76This feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the exposure automatically with three shots as shown below. You can then choose t

773 Auto Exposure BracketingN Follow steps 1 and 2 to set the AEB amount to < >. AEB will also be canceled automatically if you set the power

78You can customize the Picture Style by changing the individual parameters like [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test s

793 Customizing the Picture StyleN SharpnessAdjusts the sharpness of the image.To make it less sharp, set it toward the E end. The closer it is to E,

8Contents at a GlanceShooting Shoot automatically Î p.39 - 48 (Basic Zone modes) Shoot continuously Î p.43, 46, 59 (i Continuous shooting) Take a p

3 Customizing the Picture StyleN80For Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast].Filte

81You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape], adjust its parameters as desired and register it in User Defined 1 to 3.You c

3 Defining a New Picture StyleN825Select the parameter. Press the <V> key to select a parameter such as [Sharpness], then press <0>.6Adju

83The 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.

84Use AE lock when you want to take multiple shots at the same exposure setting or when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure meterin

85FE lock locks the flash exposure setting over the desired area of the subject. This feature also works with external EX-series Speedlites.* FE stand

86White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white instead of having a color cast. Normally, the <Q> (Auto) setting will set the corr

87B: Setting the White BalanceN2Select [Custom WB]. Under the [m] tab, select [Custom WB], then press <0>.X The SET screen will appear.3Import

88You can correct the white balance that has been set. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a color temperature conversion or color comp

893 White Balance CorrectionNWith just one shot, three images having a different color tone can be recorded simultaneously. Based on the white balance

9Focusing Change the point of focus Î p.57 (S AF point selection) Select the AF point quickly Î p.103 (C.Fn-1-4) Shoot a moving subject Î p.46, 56

90To prevent camera shake, using a tripod is effective. When pressing the shutter button, do it carefully without shaking the camera. Preventing camer

91Preventing Camera ShakeAlthough remote control shooting can prevent camera shake, using mirror lockup to prevent camera vibrations can also help whe

935Handy FeaturesThis chapter introduces convenient everyday features such as silencing the beeper and preventing shooting without a CF card installed

94You can prevent the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved or during self-timer operation.Under the [z] tab, select [Beep], then press <0>

95Handy FeaturesTo save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after the set time of idle operation elapses. You can set this auto power-of

Handy Features96The file number is like the frame number on a roll of film. The captured images are assigned a sequential file number from 0001 to 999

97Handy Features [Auto reset]: Resets the file numbering to 0001 whenever the CF card is replaced.Each time the CF card is replaced, the file numberi

Handy Features98Vertical images are rotated automatically so they are displayed vertically on the camera’s LCD monitor and personal computer instead o

99Handy FeaturesWhile the menu is displayed, press the <B> button to display the camera’s current settings. While the menu is displayed, press