Canon eos rebel g- Manuals

Nomenclature LCD Panel The LCD panel is shown with ail the information displayed. Shutter speed / ISO film speed — -— Self-timer symbol ISO symbol Battery symbol Battery level indicator Focusing point indicator Film status Film loaded Film rewind completed Manual-focus symbol Exposure display • Expo...

Command Dial The Command Dial cannot be rotated to where there is no symbol on the dial. Function Set Zone Full AutO (page 16 ) The camera takes care of everything. Just aim and press the shutter button. Programmed Image Control Zone Fully automatic operation can be set to suit the type of subject. ...

I. Before You Start Checking the Battery Level -I Turn the Command Dial to a * Programmed Image Control mode or Creative Zone mode. p The battery level will be displayed ^ on the LCD panel by one of the following battery level indicator symbols: : Battery level OK. o ; Keep spare battery handy. t=p ...

Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens H Remove the rear lens cap and the * camera body cap by turning the cap as shown by the arrow. p Align the red dots on the lens and ^ camera and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it snaps in place. 3 On the lens, set the focus mode switch to AF. ...

Shutter Button and Autofocusing Operations The EOS camera’s shutter button can be depressed halfway or all the way. It operates as described below (with autofocus enabled). When it is pressed halfway: Autofocusing is activated, and when the subject is focused, the camera beeps and the in-focus indic...

Loading and Unloading Film Loading Film When a roll of film is loaded, the camera first winds the whole roll onto the camera’s spool. Then each time a picture is taken and the frame advances, one frame of film is rewound back into the film cartridge. With DX-coded film, the camera automatically sets...

p __ I. Before You Start A Hold down the film cartridge and ^ pull the edge of the film leader to the orange mark on the camera. • If the edge of the film leader goes beyond the orange mark, rewind some of the film back into the cartridge. C After checking that the film leader ^ edge is correctly al...

II. Basic Operation Easy picture-taking with the Command Dial’s Fuil Auto^and Programmed ^ H* Jmage Control modes is described here. With these fully-automatic picture-taking modes, all you do* is press the shatter button and the ■'camera does the rest. ^ The Full Auto mode and Programmed Image Cont...

II. Basic Operation — . . . . . . «—■ * — ■ '.tffl&T'- Automatic Flash Operation In the Full Auto mode □ or in the ^ , and 0 Programmed Image Control modes, the built-in flash pops up and fires automatically for dark or backlit (fill-in flash) subjects. 4 * If the built-in flash Is obstructed fr...

^ Portrait Mode * Holding down the shutter button enables continuous shooting. * For dark or backlit (fill-in flash) subjects, the built-in flash pops up and fires automatically. This mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. Set the Command Dial to ^ . • The picture-taking proc...

Landscape Mode Jfflwnniiiwr ■ The built-in flash does not operate in this mode. This is for sweeping scenery, sunsets,etc. Set the Command Dial to * The picture-taking procedure is the same as for the Full Auto mode (page 16). • If a zoom lens is attached, use the shortest focal length. (For example...

Set this mode when using the lens' built-in macro feature for taking close- up shots of flowers, insects, etc, ■ For dark or backlit (fill-in flash) subjects, the built-in flash pops up and fires automatically. Set the Command Dial to ft . • The picture-taking procedure is the same as for the Full A...

Pi Night Scene Mode Flash is used to illuminate the subject and a slow shutter speed is used to expose the background, resulting in a natural-looking exposure. Use this mode when taking a photo ofa human subject at sunset or at night. Set the Command Dial to R . 0 • Using ISO 400 or faster film is r...

Imprinting the Date or Time (QD model only) QD models have a quartz date feature which maintains an automatic calendar to the year 2019. It can imprint the date or time on the photographs you take. The year, month, and day are initially displayed on the quartz date display panel. If left unchanged, ...

II!. Self-Timer and Quartz Date (QD model only) Setting the Date and Time To set or change the date and time, follow the procedure below: MODE OE>o o SELECT SET rvi ’ 0 c i n j u r u MODE CD)® O SELECT SET (VI ’on * C_ JU ! MODE COo ® ’DC i h — D n . D 0 I U C L L ^|V SELECT SET MODE CD)® O SELEC...

I IV. Advanced Operations The Creative Zone modes make picture-taking more flexible with shutter £?: speed-priority and aperture-priority modes, user-selected focusing points, f and options for changing the exposure settings. The Creative Zone modes are described here along with other advanced opera...

(V. Advanced Operations O Look at the focusing point indicator ^ on the LCD panel or in the viewfinder and turn the Main Dial until the desired focusing point indicator is displayed. ■ ■] :Sets the focusing point selection to automatic. [■ ] :Selects the left focusing point. £ ■ rSelectsthe center f...

IV. Advanced Operations Focusing an Off-Center Subject If you want to focus an off-center subject not covered by any of the focusing points, following the procedure below. ■I Aim the manually-selected focusing point on the subject, then press the shutter button halfway to focus. O Keep pressing the ...

P Program AE_ Like the Full Auto mode (CD), this is a general-purpose picture-taking mode. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the scene’s brightness. Press the shutter button halfway to focus the subject. * The shutter speed and aperture will be displayed in the vie...

Tv Shutter-Speed Priority AE Taken at a fast shutter speed In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture automatically to suit the brightness of the scene. (Tv stands for Time value.) By setting a fast shutter speed t you can freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject. And...

IV . A d va n ce d O p e ratio n s * The shutter speed and aperture will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. Q Press the shutter button halfway to^ focus the subject. r n r c r ■ n " 2 . 1 . * » 1 * 2 + i Qu j. C' L 1 J | ' Check the aperture and take the picture. * If the maxim...

Av Aperture-Priority AE Taken with a large aperture In this mode, you set the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the brightness of the scene- (Av stands for aperture value.) By setting a larger aperture (smaller f- number), you can blur the background and make the s...

IV. Advanced Operations • The shutter speed and aperture will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. Q Press the shutter button halfway to focus the subject. I "7 I" ■L 0 A Check the shutter speed and take ** the picture. ■ If the 30" shutter speed blinks, the scene is too ...

This mode is for obtaining a wide depth of field automatically between a near subject and far subject. It is effective for large-group photos and landscapes. The camera uses the three focusing points to detect the nearest subject and the farthest subject. A'DEP Automatic Depth-of-Field AE ■1 Set the...

r----- i Using the Built-in Flash In Creative Zone modes, flash photography is possible at any time regardless of the ambient light level. Whether the built-in flash or an external EOS-dedicated Speedlite is used, the basic operation is the same as with an AE mode. When flash is used in a Creative Z...

IV . A d va n ce d O p e ratio n s ■ To retract the flash head after use, push it down, Press the flash button to pop up the flash, O Press the shutter button halfway and focus the subject. O Check that the lightning symbol in ^ the viewfinder lights, then take the picture. Setting Red-Eye Reduction...

Effective Flash Range cwsth ef 28 - 80 mm 1 / 35 - 5.6 lens) IV . A d va n ce d O p e ratio n s —------ ■ ■ ------- ---------- ---------- 28 mm 80 mm ISO Negative Film Reversal Film Negative Film Reversal Film 100 1 - 4.8 m 1 - 3.4 m 1 -3m 1 -2.1 m 400 1.2-9.6 m 1.5 -6.8 m 1 - 6m 1.5 - 4.3 m Flash E...

Partial Metering and AE Lock > ; : V • V ' V • ■ • ’ - ■ . . . . - . v . v - -^ =vr.v-. v>V-0 • • ' • * : - ~ : ■. LV ‘-' ‘'--VV'.: In high-contrast situations such as a person spotlighted against a dark background, the exposure may turn out too bright or too dark in certain areas of the photo...

Exposure Compensation Changing the exposure level set by the camera is called exposure compensation. Exposure compensation can be used to make the picture darker or brighter intentionally. Exposure compensation can be set up to 2 stops in half steps. Set the Command Dial to a Creative Zone mode exce...

Autoexposure Bracketing (AEB) With autoexposure bracketing, the camera automatically changes the exposure level within the set range for three successive frames. The bracketing amount centers on the correct exposure (or the exposure compensation setting), and the exposure can be varied up to 2 stops...

IV . A d va n ce d O p e ratio n s -4$ “2,1.0.1.2 + * Bracketing amount of 1 1 1 1 stop “2.1.G.1*2* * Bracketing amount of 1 • * -1 stop "2.1.GM.2+ ■l l Bracketing amount of -1.5 stop -2.1.0.1.2+ ■ ■ Bracketing amount of -2 stops If the set bracketing amount exceeds 2 stops, the display will be ...

Bulb Exposure t i i r r r r - — i — r f m " — — f - j Tt ■** When bulb is set, you can expose the film for as long as you press the shutter button completely. Bulb exposures are useful when long exposures are required for night scenes, fireworks, etc. Use a tripod when making a bulb exposure. Re...

Multiple Exposures By not advancing the film, a single frame can be exposed multiple times to obtain a special effect. O Press the function button until the ^ function pointer points to the multiple-exposure symbol (0) on the LCD panel. * "1” will be displayed on the film counter on the LCD pane...

IV . A d va n ce d O p e ratio n s A Compose the shot and press the ^ shutter button completely to expose the same frame each time. ■ While multiple exposures are taker, the multiple-exposure symbol’s function pointer ^ blinks on the LCD panel during the 4 seconds while the exposure information is d...

Setting the ISO Film Speed If the film is not DX-coded or if you want to set a different ISO film speed, you can set the ISO film speed manually* The ISO film speed can be set from 6 to 6400. Turn the Command Dial to ISO. * The ISO symbol and the current ISO film speed will be displayed on the LCD p...

Silencing the In-Focus Beeper 7 ^.V . .J&: «■ - -- ** The in-focus beeper can be silenced for all picture-taking modes. 3 Press the function button until the function pointer points to the beeper symbol (■»])) on the LCD panel. • The film counter on the LCD panel will show “1”. Turn the Main Dia...

Midroli Film Rewind To rewind and unload the film before reaching the last frame, follow the steps below. Press and hold down the film rewind button (self-timer button) for at least 1 second. • The film will start rewinding. When the film rewind ends, there will be a shutter- release sound and the f...

V. E-TTL Autoflash with an EX-Series Speed!ite With an EX-series Speedlite like the 380EX or 220EX, flash photography is easy with the E-TTL (Evaluative-Through-The-Lens) autoflash system which is linked to the active focusing point. It is as easy as using the built-in flash. An external Speedlite i...

V . E -T T L A u to fla s h w ith an E X -S e rie s S p e ed lite Normal Flash Operation H Set the Command Dial to any * picture-taking mode except A-DEP. * If A-DEP is set and flash is used, it will be the same as using flash in the P (Program AE) mode. O Turn on Speedlite 220EX’s power ^ switch. •...

V. E-TTL Autoflash with an EX-Series Speedlite - -up*: :ate—** “ ---- 1 — ■ ' High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) With the Speedlite’s high-speed sync switch set to V h , high-speed sync (focal-plane flash) is set automatically when the shutter speed is set faster than 1/90 sec. The Speedlite can then synchr...

VI. Reference ■m This Reference section is provided to enable you to better understand your camera and take full advantage of its capabilitiesr^g^^ Basic terminology, a troubleshooting guide, accessories guide, and other information are covered. Basic Terminology Shutter speed The shutter speed is t...

Troubleshooting Guide — _ _ _■ 11 »' iwwf 1 ■ ' ■ m >i i If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If the problem still persists, take your camera to your nearest Canon Service Center. Canon Service Centers are listed on the back of this booklet. Problem Probable Cause Sol...

Exposure Warnings l Command Dial Mode T— V- -------- ------------ - ------ Blinking Display (Warning) Description Countermeasures D -^SO^iS — ^ i ^ i v - 30" shutter speed andlens’ maximum aperture The subject is too dark. Use flash. X- , -^ | v. 1/2000 shutter speed and lens' minimum aperture T...

Feature Availability Table Autofocus Focusing Point Selection Film Advance Metering Mode Flash_____ Command Dial Mode One- Shot AF Al Servo AF Auto Manual Single Continuous Evaluative Center- weightedaveraged Partial Automatic Firing Manual a • • * • • 9 • • • • • • • • • :-i- A • • • • • • • • • Pi...

Major Accessories (Sold separately) Grip GR-80TP comes with a hand strap and serves as a camera grip for holding ease, It can also unfolds as a mini-tripod. Remote Switch RS-60E3 Dedicated cable release for use with a tripod-mo unted camera to prevent camera shake during close-ups and bulb exposures...

Handling Precautions ..............• ~ ~ r ~ mi ' " ~ w.^ 1 , _ . j jm -i.&mfwmwm. —f-k_ - , «- Camera Care 1. This camera is not waterproof and cannot be used in rain or underwater. If the camera gets really wet, consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a ...

VI. Reference Lithium Batteries The camera operates on two DL123A (or CR123A) lithium batteries. Check the battery level in the following cases: 1. After replacing the batteries. 2. After not using the camera for an extended period.3. The shutter does not work. 4. The camera is being used in a low-t...

Major Specifications Type 35 mm autofocus/autoexposure single-lens reflex camera with focal- plane shutter, built-in motor drive, built-in flash, and quartz date back." Picture size 24 mm x 36 mm Compatible lenses Canon EF lenses Lens mount Canon EF mount (Fully electronic control) - Picture cov...

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