Canon 800D User Manual

Camera Cheat Sheet – Canon 800D
Last updated: 20 August 2020
CAMERA FUNCTIONS
Mode Dial
On the mode dial
Manual Mode (M)
should always be selected.
Shutter Speed
Adjustments are made by rotating the
‘Command
Dial’.
Scroll right for faster and left for slower.
Default setting 1/125.
Aperture
Adjustments are made by pressing & holding
down the
‘AV +/- button’
and rotating the
‘Command Dial’
(left for larger f/number and
right for smaller)
Default setting between f7.1 - f9.
ISO Sensitivity
Press the
“ISO”
button, then use the multi-selector to
highlight the ISO on the LCD display or use your finger to
slide to the option on the touch screen LCD and press
SET
.
Default setting ISO 200
Mode Dial
Shutter Release
Command
Dial
ISO
Button
Multi - Selector
Mode Dial
Quick
Control
Menu
Mode
Dial
AV [+/] Aperture
Adjustment
AF area selection

Canon 800D Specifications

General

Camera Type	Digital SLR
Model	EOS 800D
Sensor Resolution	24.2 megapixels
Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	22.3 x 14.9 mm
Image Processor	DIGIC 7
ISO Range	100-25600 (expandable to 51200)
Autofocus Points	45-point all cross-type
Continuous Shooting Speed	Up to 6 fps
Screen Size	3.0 inches
Screen Type	Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD
LCD Screen	Yes
Viewfinder	Optical (Pentamirror)
Built-in Flash	Yes
Lens Mount	Canon EF/EF-S
Storage Media	SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth
Battery	LP-E17
Battery Life	Approx. 600 shots (viewfinder), Approx. 270 shots (Live View)
Video Resolution	Full HD 1080p
Dimensions	131.0 x 99.9 x 76.2 mm
Weight	Approx. 532 g (including battery and card)

Summary

Camera Functions

Mode Dial Selection

Ensure Manual Mode (M) is selected on the mode dial for adjustments.

Shutter Speed Adjustment

Adjust shutter speed by rotating the 'Command Dial' for faster or slower settings.

Aperture Adjustment

Adjust aperture by holding the 'AV +/- button' and rotating the 'Command Dial'.

ISO Sensitivity Control

Press 'ISO' button, use multi-selector or touch screen to change ISO sensitivity.

Quick Control Touch Screen Functions

Quick Control LCD Touch Screen

Alternative method using the LCD Touch Screen & Quick Control Feature for adjustments.

Touch Screen Display Settings

Guide to changing display from 'Guided' to 'Standard' for clarity.

Focus Area Selection

Automatic AF Area Mode

Utilize Automatic selection AF for subject detection and focus point selection.

Steps for AF Area Mode

Press AF area button, then touch display to select Auto Selection AF.

Preset Manual White Balance Procedure

Custom White Balance Setup

Procedure to set custom white balance using a white sheet and SD card.