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Basic Instruction Manual
This basic manual covers only the most basic operations.
For other features and more details, see the
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Camera Instruction Manual pdf file in the CD-ROM.
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Introduction The EOS REBEL SL1/EOS 100D is a high-performance, digital single- lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 18.0 effective megapixels, DIGIC 5, high-precision and high-speed 9- point AF, approx. 4 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and Full High-Definition (Full HD) movie shooting. The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation, and provides many features for demanding shots. Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further Fa
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Compatible Cards The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity: • SD memory cards • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* * UHS-I cards supported. Cards that Can Record Movies When shooting movies, use a large-capacity SD card rated SD Speed Class 6 “ ” or higher. If you use a slow-writing card when shooting movies, the movie may not be recorded properly. Also, if you play back a movie on a card with a slow reading speed, the movie may not play back properly. If you want t
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Item Check List Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. Battery Pack Battery Charger Camera LP-E12 LC-E12/LC-E12E* (with protective cover) (with eyecup and body cap) Wide Strap Interface Cable EW-300D * Battery Charger LC-E12 or LC-E12E is provided. (The LC-E12E comes with a power cord.) The Instruction Manuals and CD-ROMs provided are listed on the next page. If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that
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Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs The instruction manual consists of a booklet and PDF manuals in electronic form (provided in the CD-ROM disc). Camera Basic Instruction Manual (this booklet) The Basic Instruction Manual explains the basic procedures and features. For detailed instructions, see the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM. Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM Contains the following manuals in PDF: • Camera Instruction Manual (Detailed version) • Quick Reference Guide Software Instruction Ma
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Quick Start Guide Insert the battery (p.24). 1 To charge the battery, see page 22. Insert a card (p.24). With the card’s label facing toward 2 the back of the camera, insert it into the card slot. White index Red index Attach the lens (p.32). Align the lens’ white or red index 3 with the camera’s index in the matching color. Set the lens focus mode switch to (p.32). 4 Set the power switch to <1> (p.27). 5 When the LCD monitor displays the date/time/zone setting screens, see page
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Quick Start Guide Set the Mode Dial to (Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.48). 6 All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. Focus the subject (p.35). 7 Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus the subject. If necessary, the built-in flash will be raised automatically. Take the picture (p.35). 8 Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. Review the picture. The
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Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this Manual <6> : Indicates the Main Dial. : Indicates the cross keys. <0> : Indicates the Setting button. 0, 9, 7, 8 : Indicates that the corresponding function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of the button. * In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the LCD monitor. 3 : In
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Contents Introduction 2 Compatible Cards .............................................................................3 Item Check List .................................................................................4 Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs ....................................................5 Quick Start Guide..............................................................................6 Conventions Used in this Manual .....................................................8 Contents....
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Contents Basic Shooting 47 2 A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)................... 48 A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)......................... 51 7 Disabling Flash......................................................................... 53 C Creative Auto Shooting ............................................................ 54 2 Shooting Portraits...................................................................... 58 3 Shooting Landscapes.......................
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Contents Shooting Movies 87 4 k Shooting Movies .......................................................................88 Setting the Movie Recording Size...................................................91 Image Playback 93 5 x Image Playback ........................................................................94 H I Searching for Images Quickly ..............................................95 u/y Magnified View .....................................................................96 d Playi
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Handling Precautions Camera Care This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult the nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry and clean cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth. Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such as
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Handling Precautions LCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there may be a few dead pixels displaying only black or red, etc. among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded. If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occur where you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is only temporary and will
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Nomenclature Built-in flash/AF-assist beam EF Lens mount index (p.32) EF-S Lens mount index (p.32) Mode Dial (p.18) Flash sync contacts Power switch (p.27) Hot shoe ISO speed setting button Flash button <6> Main Dial Focal plane mark (p.60) Speaker (p.99) Shutter button (p.35) Strap mount (p.21) Microphone Remote control (monaural) sensor (p.88) Red-eye reduction/ Grip Self-timer lamp Mirror Lens release button Contacts (p.13) (p.33) Depth-of-field preview Lens mount button Lens loc
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Nomenclature Display-off sensor (p.42) Dioptric adjustment knob (p.34) Live View shooting/ Movie shooting button (p.74/88) Viewfinder eyepiece Eyecup AE lock/ FE lock button/ Index/Reduce button Info button (p.95/96) (p.42, 76, 90, 94) Menu AF point selection/ button (p.38) Magnify button (p.96) LCD monitor/ Touch screen Access lamp (p.38/44, (p.25) 97, 100) DC cord hole Aperture/ Exposure compensation button Tripod socket Card slot/ Battery compartment Playbac
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Nomenclature Shooting Settings (in Creative Zone modes, p.18) Shutter speed Aperture Exposure level indicator Main Dial pointer Exposure compensation Auto Lighting Optimizer amount AEB range ISO speed Highlight tone priority Shooting mode Picture Style y Flash exposure AF operation compensation X One-Shot AF Metering mode 9 q Evaluative metering AI Focus AF w Partial metering Z r Spot metering AI Servo AF e Center-weighted MF average metering Manual Focus Image-recording Quick Control icon (p
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Nomenclature Viewfinder Information Spot metering circle AF point activation indicator <•> Focusing screen AF points ISO speed White balance correction AE lock/ Focus AEB in-progress confirmation light Max. burst Flash-ready <0> Monochrome Improper FE lock warning shooting ISO speed High-speed sync (FP flash) Highlight tone priority FE lock/FEB in-progress Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount Flash exposure AEB range compensation Red-
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Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zone modes. Creative Zone These modes give you more control for shooting various subjects. d : Program AE s : Shutter-priority AE f : Aperture-priority AE a : Manual exposure Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. The camera sets everything to suit the subject or scene. A : Scene Intelligent Auto (p.48) 7 : Flash Off (p.53) C : Creative Auto (p.54) 2 : Portrait (p.58) 3 : Landscape (p.59) 4 : Close-up
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Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E12 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E12 (p.22). Power plug Charge lamp Full-charge lamp Battery pack slot IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed. Battery Charger LC-E12E Charger for Battery Pack LP-E12 (p.22). Battery pack slot
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