Canon REBEL T1I EOS 500D User Manual

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CT1-1031-000 © CANON INC. 2009PRINTED IN JAPAN
English Edition
This quick guide explains basic function settings
and how to shoot and playback images. You can
t
ake t
his guide with you for shooting. For
detailed instructions, refer to the EOS REBEL
T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual.
Temperature No Flash 50% Flash Use
At 23°C / 73°F Approx. 500 shots Approx. 400 shots
Quick Start Guide
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Insert the battery.
Attach the lens.
When attaching an EF-S lens,
align it with the white index on
the camera. For other lenses,
align it with the red index.
Set the lens focus
mode switch to <
f >.
Open the cover
and insert a SD
card.
Set the Mode Dial to
<1> (Full Auto).
All the necessary camera
settings will be set automatically.
Focus the subject.
Aim the AF point over the subject
and press the shutter button
halfway to autofocus.
Take the picture.
Press the shutter button
completely to take the
picture.
View the image.
The captured image will be
displayed for about 2 sec. on
the LCD monitor.
Set the power switch
to <
1 >.
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� Battery Life
For EF lensFor EF-S lens
� The M on the right of the function indicates that the function is
available only in Creative Zone modes (
d,s,f,a,8 ).
MagnifyIndex
y u y u
B
Erase
Playback
x
L
Select image
S
Shooting information
Image Playback
< M >
button
LCD
monitor
<
S >
Cross keys
<0> button
1. Press the <M> button to display the menu.
2. Press the <U> key to select the tab, then press the
<V> key to select the desired item.
3. Press <0> to display the setting.
4. After setting the item, press <0>.
Creative Zone
Modes
Preparation
Basic Zone Modes Movie Shooting Mode
Menu Operations
Tab
Menu settingsM
enu items
These screens apply when a Creative Zone mode is set.
In the Basic Zone modes and Movie shooting mode, certain tabs
and menu options will not be displayed.
1 Shooting 1 2 Shooting 2
3 Playback 1 4 Playback 2
5 Set-up 1 6 Set-up 2
Menu Settings
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Quick Control Screen
� With the shooting settings are
displayed, press <0>.
� The Quick Control screen will
appear.
Shutter speed
Aperture
ISO speed
Highlight tone
priority
Shooting mode
Exposure
compensation/
AEB setting
Flash exposure
compensation
Picture Style
White balance
Metering mode
Image-recording
qu
ality
AF mode
Drive mode
� Press the <S> key to select the function, then turn the
<6> dial to set it.
� In the Basic Zone modes, you can select certain drive modes
and the image-recording quality.
7 Set-up 3 k Movie shooting mode
� Select [1 Quality], then press <0>.
�
Press the < U > key to select the quality, then press < 0 >.
� For <S> (Neutral) and <U> (Faithful), see the
camera’s instruction manual.
Image-recording Quality
Image-recording quality
Pixels
Possible shots
� Press the <A> button.
� Press the <U> key to select
the Picture Style, then press
<0>.
A Picture StyleN
Description
Vivid colors and sharp images.
Nice skin tones and slightly sharp images.
Vivid blue skies and greenery and very sharp images.
Black-and-white images.
Style
P Standard
Q Portrait
R Landscape
V
Monochrome

Canon REBEL T1I EOS 500D Specifications

General

Brand	Canon
Model	REBEL T1I EOS 500D
Category	Digital Camera
Language	English

Summary

Quick Start Guide

Preparation

Menu Operations

Instructions for navigating camera menus and selecting settings using buttons and keys.

Menu Settings Overview

Overview of various camera settings available in shooting, playback, and setup menus.

Image Playback Functions

How to view captured images, including index and zoom functions on the LCD monitor.

Basic Zone Shooting Modes

Description of simplified shooting modes where camera settings are automatic.

Movie Shooting Mode

Instructions and settings for capturing video footage with the camera.

Creative Zone Shooting Modes

Details on advanced shooting modes allowing manual control and customization.

Picture Style Settings

Explanation of how to select and adjust picture styles for different image appearances.

Shooting Operation

Nomenclature and Controls

Identification of camera parts, buttons, and controls for shooting operations.

Shooting Settings Display

Explanation of the information displayed on the camera screen during shooting.

Viewfinder Information

Details on indicators and information visible within the camera's viewfinder.

Basic Zone Modes Explained

How camera settings are automatically managed in simplified shooting modes.

Creative Zone Modes Explained

How to use various Creative Zone modes like P, Tv, Av, and A-DEP for shooting.

AF Mode Settings

Guide to selecting and using different autofocus modes for sharp images.

ISO Speed Settings

How to adjust ISO speed for controlling light sensitivity and image noise.

Drive Mode Settings

How to select shooting modes like single shot, continuous, or self-timer.

Live View Shooting

Instructions for shooting photos and movies using the camera's LCD screen.

Shooting Movies

Steps for starting, stopping, and taking still photos while recording movies.

Custom Functions

List of customizable camera functions for personalized shooting experiences.