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Canon EOS 1200D User Manual

Canon EOS 1200D
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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
ENGLISH
The “Quick Reference Guide” is included at the end of this manual.

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Canon EOS 1200D Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel18 MP
Camera typeSLR Camera Kit
Sensor typeCMOS
Image stabilizerNo
Total megapixels18.7 MP
Image sensor size- \
Image formats supportedJPG, RAW
Supported aspect ratios3:2
Maximum image resolution5184 x 3456 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)22.3 x 14.9 mm
Still image resolution(s)5184x3456, 3456x2304, 2592x1728, 1920x1280, 720x480, 4608x3456, 3072x2304, 2304x1728, 1696x1280, 640x480, 5184x2912, 3456x1944, 2592x1456, 1920x1080, 720x400, 3456x3456, 2304x2304, 1728x1728, 1280x1280, 480x480
Filter size52 mm
Optical zoom- x
Focal length range18 - 55 mm
Lens mount interfaceCanon EF, Canon EF-S
Maximum aperture number-
Minimum aperture number1.8
Lens structure (elements/groups)6/5
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)- mm
FocusTTL
Auto Focus (AF) lockYes
Auto Focus (AF) points9
Auto focusing (AF) modesServo Auto Focus
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern)
ISO sensitivity100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, Auto
Light exposure modesAuto, Manual
ISO sensitivity (max)12800
ISO sensitivity (min)100
Light exposure correction±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Fastest camera shutter speed1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed30 s
Flash modesAuto, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reduction
Flash sync-speed0.005 s
Flash guide number9.2 m
Flash recharging time2 s
Flash exposure correction±2EV (1/2, 1/3 EV step)
Power source typeBattery
Video resolutions640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate50 fps
Video formats supportedMOV
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL
Memory slots1
Internal memory- MB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Display diagonal3 \
Display resolution (numeric)460000 pixels
Magnification0.8 x
Viewfinder typeElectronic
USB version2.0
HDMI connector typeMini
Scene modesClose-up (macro), Night portrait, Portrait, Sports, Landscape (scenery)
Photo effectsBlack&White
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Shooting modesAperture priority, Manual, Shutter priority
Image processorDIGIC 4
Self-timer delay2, 10 s
Camera file systemDPOF, Exif 2.3
Playback zoom (max)10 x
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CRO, CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Battery typeLP-E10
Battery life (CIPA standard)500 shots
Product colorBlack
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 85 %
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth77.9 mm
Width129.6 mm
Height99.7 mm
Weight480 g

Summary

Quick Start Guide

Handling Precautions

Camera Care

Precautions for maintaining the camera to prevent damage and ensure proper operation.

Getting Started

Charging the Battery

Procedures for removing, attaching, and recharging the battery pack.

Installing and Removing the Battery and Card

Installing the Battery and Card

Step-by-step guide for inserting the battery and memory card into the camera.

Removing the Battery and Card

Instructions on how to safely remove the battery and memory card from the camera.

Attaching and Detaching a Lens

Attaching a Lens

Step-by-step instructions for attaching a lens to the camera body correctly.

Detaching the Lens

Instructions on how to safely detach a lens from the camera.

Basic Operation

Holding the Camera

Techniques for holding the camera correctly to minimize shake.

Shutter Button

Explanation of the two-step shutter button and preventing camera shake.

Quick Control for Shooting Functions

Formatting the Card

Basic Shooting and Image Playback

Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)

Shooting a Moving Subject

How to track and focus on moving subjects using AI Servo AF.

Quick Control

Image Playback

Searching for Images Quickly

How to quickly search for images using the index display.

Display Multiple Images on One Screen (Index Display)

How to view multiple images at once using the index display.

Jump through Images (Jump Display)

How to navigate images forward or backward based on selected jump methods.

Magnified View

How to zoom and scroll through captured images on the LCD monitor.

Rotating the Image

How to rotate displayed images to the desired orientation.

Setting Ratings

How to rate images (still photos and movies) with star marks.

Quick Control for Playback

How to use Quick Control for playback functions like protecting or rotating images.

Creative Shooting

Setting the Image-Recording Quality

Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings (Approx.)

Table detailing image quality options, pixels, file size, shots, and burst limits.

RAW

Explanation of RAW image data, its viewing requirements, and adjustments.

ISO: Changing the ISO Speed

AF: Changing the Autofocus Operation

One-Shot AF for Still Subjects

Details on using One-Shot AF for still subjects.

AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects

How to use AI Servo AF for tracking moving subjects continuously.

Selecting the AF Point

Subjects Difficult to Focus

MF: Manual Focus

Instructions on how to perform manual focus when autofocus is difficult.

Continuous Shooting

Using the Self-timer

Using the Built-in Flash

Advanced Shooting

Tv: Conveying the Subject’s Movement

Av: Changing the Depth of Field

M: Manual Exposure

BULB: Bulb Exposures

Explanation of Bulb mode for long exposures, suitable for fireworks.

Changing the Metering Mode

Setting Exposure Compensation

Flash Exposure Compensation

How to adjust flash exposure compensation using the Quick Control screen.

Auto Exposure Bracketing

Locking the Exposure

Locking the Flash Exposure

Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast

WB: Matching the Light Source

Custom White Balance

How to manually set white balance by shooting a white object.

Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)

Display the Live View image

How to activate and view the live image on the LCD monitor.

Focus on the subject

How to focus the subject using the AF method in Live View.

Take the picture

Procedure for taking a picture while using Live View.

Shooting Function Settings

Quick Control

How to adjust shooting functions directly using the Quick Control screen in movie mode.

Menu Function Settings

Movie exposure

Setting movie exposure to Auto or Manual for controlling ISO, shutter speed, and aperture.

Movie recording size

Selecting image size and frame rate for movie recording.

Sound recording

Settings for sound recording level, wind filter, and disabling sound.

Using AF to Focus (AF Method)

Selecting the AF Method

How to choose between FlexiZone-Single, Live Mode, and Quick Mode AF methods.

FlexiZone - Single: AF

Explanation of the FlexiZone-Single AF method for precise focusing.

Live Mode (Face detection): AF

How Face Detection AF works in Live View mode.

Quick Mode: AF

Details on using the Quick Mode AF for fast subject acquisition.

MF: Focusing Manually

Shooting Movies

Autoexposure Shooting

Steps for shooting movies using automatic exposure settings.

Manual Exposure Shooting

How to manually set shutter speed, aperture, and ISO for movie shooting.

Notes on Movie Shooting

Important cautions regarding camera handling, zooming, and audio during movie recording.

Setting the Movie Recording Size

Shooting Video Snapshots

Creating a Video Snapshot Album

Steps to shoot and save video snapshots, and create an album.

Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings

Setting the Flash

Built-in flash func. setting

Functions for adjusting the built-in flash, like mode and synchronization.

External flash func. setting

Functions for external Speedlites, varying by model.

Manual Sensor Cleaning

Enjoying Movies

Playback on a TV Set

Instructions for connecting the camera to a TV set via HDMI for playback.

Playback on the Camera’s LCD Monitor

How to play back movies and edit them on the camera's LCD.

Playback and Editing with a Computer

Transferring and playing back movie files on a computer using ImageBrowser EX.

Playing Movies

Playback on a High-Definition TV set

Protecting Images

Protecting a Single Image

Steps to protect individual images from accidental deletion.

Protecting All Images in a Folder or on a Card

How to protect all images in a folder or on the entire card at once.

Erasing Images

Erasing a Single Image

How to erase individual images one by one.

Checkmarking <X> Images to Be Erased in a Batch

How to select multiple images for batch erasure.

Post-Processing Images

Applying Creative Filters

How to apply creative filters like Grainy B/W and Miniature effect to images.

Resizing JPEG Images

How to resize images to reduce pixel count and save as a new file.

Printing Images

Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)

Setting print type, date, and file number imprinting for print orders.

Preparing to Print

Printing

Selecting images, paper size, type, layout, and printing effects.

Adjustment of Printing Effects

Adjusting brightness, levels, brightener, and red-eye correction for printing.

Cropping the Image

How to crop images to recompose the print before printing.

Customizing the Camera

Setting Custom Functions

How to select, change, and set custom function numbers.

Clearing All Custom Functions

How to reset all Custom Function settings to their defaults.

C.Fn I: Exposure

Settings for exposure level increments and ISO expansion.

External Speedlites

Troubleshooting Guide

Power-Related Problems

Solutions for issues related to the battery, charger, and camera power.

I cannot connect the camera to my TV set

Troubleshooting HDMI and A/V connections to a TV.

I cannot download images to a computer

Steps to install EOS software for image download.

Error Codes

Specifications

Live View Shooting

Aspect ratios, focus methods, metering, and grid display for Live View.

Movie Shooting

Recording format, movie specs, audio, file size, focusing, metering, exposure, ISO, video snapshots, sound, grid, and still photos.

Power

Battery type, possible shots, and movie shooting time.

Safety Warnings

Preventing Serious Injury or Death

Crucial safeguards to prevent fire, explosions, chemical leaks, and physical harm.

Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage

Precautions to avoid bodily injury and damage to the camera or accessories.

Downloading Images to a Computer

Downloading by Connecting the Camera to the Computer

Steps to download images by connecting the camera via interface cable and EOS Utility.

Downloading Images with a Card Reader

How to download images using a card reader and Canon software.

Installing the Software

Installing the Software on Windows

Step-by-step guide for installing the EOS software on Windows operating systems.

Installing the Software on Macintosh

Step-by-step guide for installing the EOS software on Macintosh computers.

Image-Recording Quality

Basic Zone Modes

Creative Zone Modes

AF: AF Operation

AF Point

How to select the AF point for precise focusing.

ISO: ISO Speed

Drive/Self-timer

How to set drive modes like single, continuous shooting, and self-timer.

Live View Shooting

Movie Shooting (Autoexposure)

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