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Canon EOS Rebel T1i User Manual

Canon EOS Rebel T1i
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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The “Quick Start Guide” and “CD-ROM Guide” are at the back of
this manual. The “Quick Start Guide” helps you start using your
new camera right away. It starts on the last page of this manual.
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Table of Contents

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Canon EOS Rebel T1i Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel15.1 MP
Camera typeSLR Camera Kit
Sensor typeCMOS
Image stabilizerNo
Image sensor size- \
Supported aspect ratios3:2
Maximum image resolution4752 x 3168 pixels
Still image resolution(s)2352 x 1568, 2352 x 1568, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 2304, 4752 x 3168, 4752 x 3168
Digital zoom- x
Focal length range- mm
Digital SLRYes
Aperture range (F-F)-
Camera shutter speed1/4000 - 1/60 s
ISO sensitivity100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Flash modesAuto
Internal memory- MB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC
Video formats supportedMOV
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Display diagonal2.7 \
Display resolution (numeric)920000 pixels
Scene modesPortrait, Landscape (scenery)
Photo effectsNeutral
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Product colorBlack
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth97.5 mm
Width128.8 mm
Height61.9 mm
Weight480 g

Summary

Handling Precautions

LCD Monitor, Cards, and Lens Precautions

Covers LCD, cards, lens, and prolonged use cautions.

Quick Start Guide

Initial Setup Steps

Steps for inserting battery, attaching lens, and initial card setup.

Power On and Basic Shooting

Powering the camera, focusing, taking, and reviewing pictures.

Nomenclature

Camera Body Parts Identification

Identification of external camera components and their functions.

Mode Dial Explanation

Creative Zone Modes Overview

Modes offering more control for advanced shooting.

Battery Management

Charging the Camera Battery

Instructions for charging the camera battery.

Battery Installation and Removal

Installing the Camera Battery

Step-by-step guide to inserting the battery into the camera.

Removing the Camera Battery

Step-by-step guide to removing the battery from the camera.

Powering On the Camera

Setting Date and Time

Procedure for Setting Date and Time

Procedure for setting the current date and time.

Selecting Interface Language

Procedure for Setting Display Language

Procedure for setting the camera's display language.

SD Card Installation and Removal

Installing the Memory Card

Step-by-step guide to inserting an SD card.

Removing the Memory Card

Removing the Memory Card

Instructions for removing the SD card.

Lens Attachment and Detachment

Attaching a Camera Lens

Step-by-step guide to attaching a camera lens.

Lens Zooming and Detachment

Detaching the Camera Lens

Instructions for removing the camera lens.

Basic Camera Operation

Adjusting Viewfinder Clarity

How to adjust the viewfinder focus for clear vision.

Proper Camera Holding Techniques

Proper techniques for holding the camera to minimize shake.

Shutter Button Functions

Preventing Camera Shake

Tips to avoid camera shake for sharper images.

Camera Menu Operations

Menu Setting Procedure

Memory Card Formatting

Formatting the Memory Card

Procedure to format the memory card.

Basic Shooting and Image Playback

Fully Automatic Shooting Guide

Full Auto Shooting Techniques

Photographing Moving Subjects

How to track and photograph moving subjects.

Creative Auto Shooting Mode

Selecting and Using Creative Auto

How to select and adjust settings in Creative Auto mode.

Creative Auto Shooting Functions

Flash Firing and Background Blur

Controlling flash and adjusting background blur in Creative Auto.

Adjusting Brightness and Image Effects

Adjusting brightness, image effects, and drive modes in Creative Auto.

Image Playback Operations

Advanced Shooting Techniques

P: Program AE Mode Explanation

Explanation of Program AE mode for creative shooting.

Program AE (P) Mode Guide

Selecting and Using Program AE

How to select and use Program AE mode for shooting.

ISO Speed Adjustment

Built-in Flash Usage

Activating and Using the Built-in Flash

How to activate and use the built-in flash for shooting.

Effective Flash Range Information

Table showing flash range based on ISO and lens.

Autofocus (AF) Mode Adjustment

Setting Lens Focus Mode and AF Mode

Setting the lens focus mode and choosing an AF mode.

AF Modes for Still and Moving Subjects

Explanation of AF modes for different subject types.

AF Point Selection

Manual Focusing (MF) Guide

Continuous Shooting Mode

Selecting and Using Continuous Shooting

Selecting continuous shooting mode and capturing multiple shots.

Using the Self-Timer

Image Recording Quality Settings

Guide to Image Quality Settings

Table detailing image quality options and their characteristics.

Selecting Picture Styles

Explanation of Picture Style Effects

Explains the effects of different Picture Styles.

Advanced Shooting Techniques Overview

Tv: Shutter-Priority AE Mode

Selecting and Using Shutter-Priority AE

How to select and use Shutter-priority AE mode.

Setting Shutter Speed for Action Shots

Adjusting shutter speed for action shots.

Av: Aperture-Priority AE Mode

Selecting and Using Aperture-Priority AE

How to select and use Aperture-priority AE mode.

Adjusting Aperture for Depth of Field

Adjusting aperture to control depth of field.

Depth of Field Preview Function

Previewing Depth of Field

How to preview depth of field before shooting.

M: Manual Exposure Mode

Selecting and Using Manual Exposure

How to select and use Manual Exposure mode.

Bulb Exposure Mode

Using bulb mode for long exposures.

A-DEP: Automatic Depth-of-Field AE

Selecting and Using A-DEP Mode

How to select and use A-DEP mode.

Metering Mode Explanation

Setting Exposure Compensation

Flash Exposure Compensation

Setting Flash Exposure Compensation Amount

Adjusting flash exposure compensation.

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)

Setting AEB Amount and Capturing Images

Setting AEB amount and capturing bracketed images.

Customizing Picture Styles

Selecting and Adjusting Picture Styles

Selecting and adjusting parameters for Picture Styles.

Registering Custom Picture Styles

Selecting and Registering Picture Styles

Selecting and choosing a base Picture Style for user definition.

Setting the Color Space

AE Lock Functionality

FE Lock Functionality

White Balance Settings

Custom White Balance Procedure

Manually setting white balance using a reference object.

White Balance Correction

Adjusting White Balance Correction

Adjusting white balance for color correction.

White Balance Auto Bracketing

Setting White Balance Bracketing Amount

Setting the amount for white balance bracketing.

Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction

Quick Control Screen Usage

Preventing Camera Shake

Mirror Lockup Procedure

Steps for mirror lockup to prevent camera shake.

Live View Shooting Guide

Live View Shooting Procedure

Setting Shooting Mode and Displaying Live View

Setting the camera mode and activating the Live View display.

Focusing and Capturing in Live View

Focusing techniques and capturing images using Live View.

Setting Shooting Functions for Live View

AF Operation in Live View

Selecting AF Modes for Live View

Choosing between Live, Face detection, and Quick AF modes.

Face Detection AF in Live View

Quick AF Mode in Live View

Manual Focusing Guide

Magnifying and Manually Focusing Image

Magnifying and manually focusing image.

Movie Shooting Introduction

SD Card Recommendations for Movies

Recommended SD card types and capacities for movies.

Movie Shooting Procedure

Movie Recording Settings

Movie Recording Size Options

Selecting video resolution for recording.

Movie Recording Time and File Size Estimates

Table showing recording time and file size estimates.

Movie Settings: Additional Functions

Taking Still Photos During Movie Shooting

Capturing Still Photos During Movie Recording

How to take still photos while recording movies.

Handy Camera Features

Auto Power-Off Time Settings

Adjusting LCD Monitor Brightness

Adjusting the LCD screen brightness.

File Numbering Methods

Continuous File Numbering

File numbering that continues sequentially.

File Numbering Reset Options

Auto Reset for File Numbering

File numbering that resets to 0001 on card replacement.

Manual Reset for File Numbering

Manually resetting file numbering and creating new folders.

Auto Rotate Vertical Images

Resetting Camera to Default Settings

Preventing LCD Monitor Auto-Off

Changing Shooting Settings Screen Color

Changing the background color of the shooting settings screen.

Setting the Flash

Configuring Flash Firing and Functions

Setting the flash firing mode and configuring flash functions.

Automatic Sensor Cleaning

Manually Cleaning the Sensor

Manually initiating the sensor cleaning process.

Disabling Automatic Sensor Cleaning

Turning off the automatic sensor cleaning feature.

Appending Dust Delete Data

Obtaining Dust Delete Data

Procedure to capture dust delete data.

Manual Sensor Cleaning Procedure

Initiating Manual Sensor Cleaning

Initiating manual sensor cleaning.

Image Playback Overview

Searching Images Quickly

Magnified Image View

Magnifying Images for Review

Zooming in on images for detailed review.

Rotating Images

Movie Playback Guide

Slide Show (Auto Playback) Setup

Viewing Images on TV

Connecting to Non-HD Televisions

Connecting and viewing images on analog TVs.

Viewing Images on HD Televisions

Protecting Images from Deletion

Erasing Images from Memory Card

Deleting Individual Images

Deleting individual images.

Batch Deleting Selected Images

Selecting multiple images for batch deletion.

Erasing All Images on Card

Deleting All Images on the Card

Deleting all images on the memory card.

Shooting Information Display

Image Printing and Transferring

Direct Printing via PictBridge

Connecting to a printer for direct printing.

Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)

Setting print preferences for photofinishers.

Transferring Images to Computer

Connecting to a computer to transfer images.

Preparing for Direct Printing

Connecting Camera to Printer

Step-by-step guide to connect camera to printer.

Printing Images from Camera

Adjusting Printing Effects

Applying Printing Effects

Applying various effects before printing.

Trimming Images for Printing

Setting Trimming Frame for Cropping

Cropping images before printing.

Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Setup

Configuring Print Type, Date, and File Number

Configuring print type, date, and file number imprinting.

Direct Printing with DPOF

Transferring Images to Computer

Image Transfer Preparation

Steps to prepare for transferring images to a computer.

Direct Image Transfer Process

The process of transferring images via USB.

Selecting Images for Computer Transfer

Customizing Camera Settings

Setting Custom Functions (C.Fn)

Custom Function Categories

Detailed Custom Function Settings

Image Quality Custom Functions

Image Enhancement Custom Functions

Autofocus/Drive Custom Functions

Operation/Others Custom Functions

Registering Custom Menu Items (My Menu)

Using Household Power Outlet

Remote Control Shooting Options

External Speedlite Compatibility

Camera Menu Settings Overview

Detailed Camera Menu Settings

Troubleshooting Guide

Power-Related Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting issues related to the camera's power and battery.

Shooting-Related Troubleshooting

Problems with Image Capture

Solutions for problems preventing image capture.

Troubleshooting Out-of-Focus Images

Troubleshooting steps for out-of-focus images.

Memory Card Usage Issues

Solutions for issues with the memory card.

Display & Operation Troubleshooting

LCD Monitor Display Issues

Solutions for a blank or unclear LCD screen.

Missing Menu Tabs or Options

Reasons for missing menu items.

Image Erasure Problems

Solutions for protected or unerasable images.

Printing-Related Troubleshooting

TV Image Display Issues

Troubleshooting when no image appears on TV.

Printing Effects Availability

Explains why some effects might not be available.

Camera Error Codes

Troubleshooting Common Error Messages

Solutions for common error messages.

Camera Specifications

Lens Specifications

Specifications for EF-S18-55mm and EF-S18-200mm lenses.

Safety Warnings

Preventing Serious Injury or Death

Critical safety precautions to avoid harm.

Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage

Safety advice to prevent damage to the user or equipment.

Battery Charger Safety Instructions

Software Installation Guide

Image Playback Diagram

Shooting Movies Diagram

Live View Shooting Diagram

ISO Speed Settings

Drive Mode Settings

AF Mode Selection

Creative Zone Modes Explanation

P: Program AE Mode

Explanation of Program AE mode.

Tv: Shutter-Priority AE Mode

Explanation of Shutter-priority AE mode.

Av: Aperture-Priority AE Mode

Explanation of Aperture-priority AE mode.

Basic Zone Modes Explanation

Shooting Settings Display Overview

Viewfinder Information Display

Information displayed in the camera's viewfinder.

Image Recording Quality

Picture Style Explanation

Menu Operations Guide

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