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Basic Instruction Manual
This basic manual covers only the most basic operations.
For other features and more details, see the Camera Instruction
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Manual pdf file in the CD-ROM.
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Introduction The EOS REBEL T3/1100D is a high-performance, digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 12.2 effective megapixels, DIGIC 4, high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF, approx. 3 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and High- Definition (HD) movie shooting. The camera is highly responsive for shooting at anytime, provides many functions fitted for advanced shooting, and offers many other features. Refer to This Manual while Using the
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Instruction Manuals This Basic Instruction Manual only explains the camera’s basic operations and functions. For more detailed instructions, advanced shooting and playback procedures, printing photos, Custom Functions, and more, see the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM. The EOS REBEL T3/EOS 1100D’s instruction manuals consist of the following: Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM Contents Camera Instruction (PDF file) Manual Explains all the camera’s functions and operation procedures. Inclu
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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-E10 LC-E10/LC-E10E* (with eyecup and body cap) (with protective cover) Wide Strap Interface Cable EW-200D Camera EOS DIGITAL Software Camera Instruction Instruction Solution Disk Basic Instruction Manual Manual (Software CD-ROM) Manual (this booklet) (CD-ROM) (CD-ROM) * Battery Charger LC-E10 or LC-E10E is
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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 respective 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 : Indicates a
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Contents Introduction 2 Instruction Manuals ........................................................................................... 3 Item Check List.................................................................................................. 4 Conventions Used in this Manual...................................................................... 5 Handling Precautions ........................................................................................ 8 Quick Start Guide ............
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Contents Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 55 3 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor ..................................................................56 Changing the Autofocus Mode.........................................................................59 MF: Focusing Manually ....................................................................................64 Shooting Movies 65 4 k Shooting Movies ...................................................................................
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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 your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry 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 a magnet
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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 might be a few dead pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying only black or red, etc., 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
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Quick Start Guide Insert the battery. (p.22) 1 To charge the battery, see page 20. Insert the card. (p.22) With the card’s label facing toward 2 the camera back, insert it into the slot. White index Red index Attach the lens. (p.29) 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.29) 4 Set the power switch to <1>. (p.25) 5 When the LCD monitor displays the Date/Time setting screen, see page 27. 10 C OP Y
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Quick Start Guide Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full Auto). (p.42) 6 All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. Focus the subject. (p.33) Look through the viewfinder and 7 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 pop-up automatically. Take the picture. (p.33) Press the shutter button completely 8 to take the picture. Review the picture. ( → ) 9 The capture
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Mirror Nomenclature Built-in flash/AF-assist beam Mode Dial (p.16) Power switch (p.25) EF Lens mount index (p.29) EF-S Lens mount index (p.29) Flash button Flash-sync contacts Hot shoe <6> Main Dial Focal plane mark (p.51) Shutter button Strap mount (p.33) (p.19) Microphone Red-eye (p.66) reduction/ Self-timer lamp Grip Terminal cover Contacts (p.9) Lens release button (p.30) Lens mount Lens lock pin Remote control terminal Digital terminal HDMI mini OUT Body cap (p.29) termi
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Nomenclature Aperture/Exposure Display button compensation button/ (p.38,58,67,70) Erase button AE lock/ Dioptric adjustment knob (p.32) FE lock button/Index/ Reduce button Eyecup Viewfinder eyepiece AF point selection button/ Magnify button Speaker (p.71) LCD monitor (p.34) DC cord hole Live View shooting/ Movie shooting button (p.56/66) Card/Battery compartment cover (p.22) Access lamp (p.24) Quick Control button/ Direct print button (p.54) Card/Battery
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Nomenclature Shooting Settings Display Shutter speed c Main Dial pointer Aperture Shooting mode Exposure level Auto Lighting Optimizer indicator ISO speed Exposure compensation Highlight tone priority amount y Flash exposure AEB range compensation Picture Style 0 External flash exposure compensation AF mode Raise built-in flash X One-Shot AF Image-recording quality 9 73 Large/Fine AI Focus AF 83 Large/Normal Z 74 Medium/Fine AI Servo AF 84 Medium/Normal g 7a Small 1/Fine Manual Foc
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Nomenclature Viewfinder Information AF point activation indicator < > AF point activation indicator < > Focusing screen AF points ISO speed <2> White balance correction AE lock/ Focus AEB in-progress confirmation light Max. burst Flash-ready <0> Monochrome shooting Improper FE lock warning 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 comp
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Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes, Creative Zone modes, and the Movie shooting mode. 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 8: Automatic depth-of-field AE Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. The camera sets everything to suit the subject. 1: Full Auto (p.42) 7: Flash Off (p.45) C: Creative Auto (p.46) k: Movie shooti
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Nomenclature Lens Lens without a distance scale Focusing ring (p.64) Focus mode switch (p.29) Zoom ring (p.30) Zoom position index (p.30) Hood mount Filter thread (front of lens) Image Stabilizer switch (p.31) Contacts (p.9) Lens mount index (p.29) 17 C OP Y
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Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E10 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E10 (p.20). Power plug Charge lamp Full-charge lamp Battery pack slot Battery Charger LC-E10E Charger for Battery Pack LP-E10 (p.20). Battery pack slot Power cord Full-charge lamp Charge lamp Power cord socket 18 C OP Y
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Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations. Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera’s strap mount eyelet from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap’s buckle as shown in the illustration. Pull the strap to take up any slack and make sure the strap will not loosen from the buckle. The eyepiece cover is also attached to the strap ( → ). Eyepiece cover 19 C OP Y
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Charging the Battery Remove the protective cover. 1 Detach the protective cover provided with the battery. Attach the battery. 2 As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely to the charger. To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. LC-E10 Recharge the battery. 3 For LC-E10 As shown by the arrow, flip out the battery charger’s prongs and insert the prongs into a power outlet. For LC-E10E LC-E10E Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug
