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  • How do I resize images captured by EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D with the camera? (How to resize an image to make the pixel count lower.)

    • With your camera, you can resize an image to make the pixel count lower and save it as a new image. Resizing an image is possible only with JPEG L / M / S1 / S2 images.


      IMPORTANT

      JPEG S3 and RAW images cannot be resized. 

      How to resize images

      1. Flip out the LCD monitor, then set the power switch to .
      For the details about how to open the LCD monitor, see How to use the vari-angle LCD monitor of the EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D.

      2. Press the

      button to display the menu.

      3. Under the [  ] tab, select [Resize] menu option, and then press the button. Images will be displayed.

      4. Press the to select the image you want to resize.

      By pressing the <  > button, you can switch to the index display and select an image.

      5. Press the button to display the image sizes. Press the to select the desired image size, then press the button.


      NOTE

      The target sizes ( M / S1 / S2 / S3 ) in this window will be smaller than the original size. For example, if the original image size is S1, you can select S2 or S3.

      6. Select [OK] to save the image, and then press the button.

      7. Note the destination folder and image file number, then select [OK].
      To resize another image, press the

      button to return to the image selection screen, and then repeat steps 4 to 7.

      8. To exit and return to the menu, press the

      button.

      About Image Sizes

      The [4.5M 2592x1728] image size displayed in step 5 has a 3:2 aspect ratio. The image size according to aspect ratios is shown in the table below. For asterisked image-recording quality, the pixel count does not exactly match the aspect ratio. The image will be slightly cropped.

      QualityAspect Ratio and Pixel Count
      3:24:316:91:1
      3456x2304
      (8.0 megapixels)      		3072x2304
      (7.0 megapixels)      		3456x1944
      (6.7 megapixels)      		2304x2304
      (5.3 megapixels)
      2592x1728
      (4.5 megapixels)      		2304x1728
      (4.0 megapixels)      		2592x1456*
      (3.8 megapixels)      		1728x1728
      (3.0 megapixels)
      1920x1280
      (2.5 megapixels)      		1696x1280*
      (2.2 megapixels)      		1920x1080
      (2.1 megapixels)      		1280x1280
      (1.6 megapixels)
      720x480
      (350,000 pixels)      		640x480
      (310,000 pixels)      		720x400*
      (290,000 pixels)      		480x480
      (230,000 pixels)

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  • What causes black spots to appear in the same places in images taken and how can I get rid of them?

    • If certain kinds of black stains, dots, or dust are always visible in the same areas on images captured with the camera, dirt or dust may have adhered to the image sensor (CMOS).

      Clean the image sensor, prevent dust from appearing in images

      Depending on the environment or circumstances when changing the lenses on digital SLR cameras, dust or dirt in the air can sometimes adhere to the image sensor. 
      Because this phenomenon cannot be completely prevented due to structural reasons, the image sensor can be cleaned when you think there might be dust on it. 
      How to clean the image sensor varies depending on the model being used.

      Among EOS Digital cameras, some models come equipped with a function called a "Self Cleaning Sensor Unit," which automatically cleans dust off the surface of the image sensor. If you are using one of the following models, please see Automatic Sensor Cleaning.

      • EOS-1Ds Mark III
      • EOS-1D Mark IV
      • EOS-1D Mark III
      • EOS 5D Mark II
      • EOS 7D
      • EOS 60D
      • EOS 50D
      • EOS 40D
      • EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D
      • EOS REBEL T2i/EOS 550D
      • EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D
      • EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D
      • EOS REBEL XS/EOS 1000D
      • EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi/EOS 400D DIGITAL

      Or, if you are using one of the following models, please see Manual Sensor Cleaning.

      • EOS-1Ds Mark II
      • EOS-1Ds
      • EOS-1D Mark II N
      • EOS-1D Mark II
      • EOS-1D
      • EOS 5D
      • EOS 30D
      • EOS 20D
      • EOS 20Da
      • EOS 10D
      • EOS REBEL T3/EOS 1100D
      • EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/EOS 350D DIGITAL
      • EOS DIGITAL REBEL/EOS 300D DIGITAL
      • EOS D60


      IMPORTANT

      If the dirt or dust cannot be removed by the means above, please consult a Canon repair center. 

      Removing dust from images using the software that came with your camera

      The Digital Photo Professional software that came with your camera has a function that you can use to remove unnecessary spots (dust and dirt) in images and blend those areas in with their surroundings. For details, please see the Digital Photo Professional instruction manual.
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  • Is it possible to edit images with the EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D?

  • Matching the Camera Settings to the Light Source (What is White Balance?)

    • The human eye captures white as white, red as red and blue as blue, regardless of whether you are outside under the sun or inside under incandescent lighting. Although this is something that we take for granted, the human eye actually adapts to correct the changes in color under different light sources. 
      In reality, when light sources vary, colors caught as the reflection of those light sources also vary. For instance, films for cameras that use film are designed to capture the most appropriate coloring outside under the sun. Thus when you take pictures under incandescent or fluorescent lighting without using a flash, the colors in the resulting picture may seem strange. 

      This camera is equipped with a handy feature called "White Balance" that corrects the changes in color under different light sources, just like the human eye.
      This camera is equipped with a feature called "White Balance". This feature corrects the changes in color under different light sources, just like the human eye. One of the white balance settings, "Auto White Balance" (AWB) automatically adjusts to correct the changes in color under different light sources.
      The function adjusting the color tone so that white objects look white in the picture is called white balance (WB). Normally, the (Auto) setting will obtain the correct white balance.

      If natural-looking colors cannot be obtained with , you can select the white balance to match the light source or set it manually. For example, when shooting a landscape in sunset, if the color tone is not natural in the setting, you may obtain more natural colors by selecting the <  > (Cloudy, twilight, sunset) setting.


      NOTE

      In Basic Zone modes, is set automatically.

      White Balance


      DisplayModeColor Temperature (Approx. K: Kelvin)*1
      Auto3000 - 7000
      Daylight5200
      Shade7000
      Cloudy, twilight, sunset6000
      Tungsten light3200
      White fluorescent light4000
      Flash use6000
      Custom2000 - 10000
      Color temperature2500-10000*2
      *1 Color temperature is a numerical figure that indicates the color of light for a light source using a unit called kelvins (K).
      *2 The color temperature range may vary slightly for each model.

      [  ] (Custom White Balance) enables you to manually set the white balance for a specific light source for better accuracy. Do this procedure under the actual light source to be used. For more information on registering custom white balance, please refer to the instruction manual that came with your camera.


      NOTE

      The composition ratio of three primary colors (red, green, and blue) differs depending on the color temperature.
      At higher color temperatures, the color becomes bluish, and at lower temperatures, the color becomes reddish. As the color temperature becomes higher, the color changes from red, orange, yellow, white, to blue-white.
      For example, if you shoot a white subject under a tungsten lamp, the image becomes reddish; and under fluorescent light, it becomes greenish.

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  • How to compensate for dark (underexposed) images or bright (overexposed) images

    • If the image captured with your camera is too dark or too bright, the exposure value may not be optimal.

      Exposure adjustments are a process in which the amount of light exposed to an image sensor is adjusted by the aperture value or the shutter speed to accommodate different levels of subject brightness. Correct exposure refers to optimal exposure for a subject, whereas underexposure is insufficient exposure and overexposure is excessive exposure.

      If the mode dial of EOS DIGITAL is set to a mode other than , the camera automatically sets the appropriate exposure value. However, depending on the shooting conditions or the subject, changing the exposure value manually is a better way to capture images that are closer to your intentions.
      This is called exposure compensation. You can manually adjust the exposure by increasing or decreasing the exposure value that is automatically determined by your camera.

      For further information for setting exposure compensation, please refer to the instruction manuals that came with your camera.


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  • Auto Focus Capability

    • Images come out blurred

      AF (Auto Focus), focusing subjects automatically, is a convenient function with certain cameras. However, as a limitation of AF accuracy, the best focus point sometimes may shift forward and back a small amount. 
      The AF accuracy of the Canon digital SLR camera is judged with the same viewing prerequisite as regulated in film cameras: "AF accuracy is judged when print out the whole image and view it from a normal viewing distance." 

      When using digital cameras, it is easy to magnify or print out just a part of the image once downloaded to your computer. This can magnify small errors in AF that would otherwise not be apparent when being viewed at a more traditional print size.

      You are seeing slight errors in AF magnified many times over when they would not normally be visible when the image is printed. 
      Even if small errors in AF are visible on the computer monitor, these errors may not be visible when the image is viewed as a full size print.

      Tips for taking sharp and crisp images

      For your information, below are a few tips to help you take sharp images:

      1. Remember that AF may fail to focus certain subjects. 
      AF has difficulty in focusing certain subjects. In this case, try to focus on different point of the subject (i.e. an area with greater contrast), or use Manual Focus (MF).
      For further information, please refer to the Related Information.

      2. Take advantage of deeper depth of field. 
      "Depth of field" is the range where acceptable focus achieved in front of and behind the point of focus. The depth of field is changed by both the aperture and focal length of the lens. Using deeper depth of field will help avoid getting out of focus images.
      Stopping the aperture down (smaller aperture) makes the depth of field deeper. 
      If you use a zoom lens, move the zoom control towards wide-angle (shorter focal length) in order to get a deeper depth of field.

      3. Shoot carefully without camera shake. 
      When the camera shakes, the image becomes blurred. Sometimes an image with camera shake may look like an out of focus one. Shoot carefully without camera shake. For further information, please refer to How do I prevent camera shake?.

      4. Use a sharpening filter in image retouching software. 
      It is possible to correct the sharpness and contrast of the image after shooting by using the retouching software such as Adobe Photoshop Elements on your computer. However, you need to be careful about the correction because over-correction may cause a deterioration of image quality.
      It is also possible to adjust the amount of the correction by changing settings of Picture Style of the camera before the image is shot and recorded as a JPEG images.
      For more information, please refer to the instruction manuals that came with your camera.

      5. Avoid magnifying and printing just an extremely small area. 
      Magnifying and printing an extremely small area multiplies slight inaccuracies of focus or the noise of pixels of the image. 
      It is recommended to crop a larger area when cropping the image.


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  • Displaying the feature guide for the digital zoom

    • The feature guide description of the digital zoom function that appears on the LCD monitor of the EOS 600D may need to be clarified slightly. As such, we are revising this description.

      Answer :



      When using the digital zoom, the image can be magnified while maintaining the full HD image size of [1920×1080]. However, because the image is processed digitally, the higher the magnification, the rougher the image will look. Please refer to p.152 of the user’s manual for full information about use of the digital zoom.

      English

      Displaying the feature guide for the digital zoom

      The digital zoom function for full HD shooting is a new feature on the EOS 600D. You can display the feature guide description for the digital zoom function by following the steps below. 

      1. Under the Set-up 2 tab in the camera’s MENU, select [Feature Guide], and then select [Enable].
      2. Set the Mode Dial to <Movie_camera>.
      3. Select the Q button (Quick button) to select the movie recording size.
      4. Point the cursor to the <Digital_zoom> icon under the Digital zoom section and the message “Full HD image quality: approx. 3-10x digital zoom available” will appear at the bottom of the LCD monitor.

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  • The continuous shooting settings cannot be set (EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D)

  • Changing the AF Mode to Use the Live View Function to Shoot Still Photos and Movies (EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D)

    • With your camera, you can shoot photos while viewing the image on the camera's LCD monitor. This is called "Live View shooting." 
      This page describes how to change the focus mode for Live View shooting. For details on how to perform easy Live View shooting in default settings, please refer to the related information. 
      Please note that some shooting procedures differ between still photos and movies. To shoot still photos, please refer to the instructions for still photos, and to shoot movies, please refer to the instructions for movies.

      Part I. Preparing for Live View Shooting

      1. Turn the camera's power switch to .
      For the details about how to open the LCD monitor, see How to use the vari-angle LCD monitor of the EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D.

      2. Turn the Mode Dial to set the shooting mode.

      • To shoot still photos, you can select all modes except for Movie shooting mode.
      • To shoot movies, select <  > (Movie shooting).

      To use AF to focus, please proceed to Part II. To focus manually, please proceed to Part III.
      Part II, and III describe common procedures for still photos and movies.

      Part II. Selecting the AF Mode

      3. Set the lens focus mode switch to . 

      4. Make sure that the camera is ready to take shots, and then press the

      button.

      5. Press the to select tabs on the MENU screen.

      • To shoot still photos, select the [  ] tab, and then select [Enable] in the [Live View shoot.] option.
      • To shoot movies, select the [  ] tab, and then select [Auto] or [Manual] in the [Movie exposure] option.


      NOTE

      If you select [Manual] for the movie exposure in movie shooting mode, you can set your own values for ISO speed, shutter speed, and aperture. For more information, please refer to the instruction manuals that came with your camera.

      6. Select the [AF mode], and then press the button.

      7. Select the AF mode, and then press the button.


      NOTE


      While the image is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the <  > button will enable you to set the AF mode etc. on the Quick Control Screen
      For more information, please refer to the instruction manuals that came with your camera.


      8. Select the image-recording quality for still images or the movie-recording size for movies.

      • For still images, select [Quality] from the [  ] tab, press the button, and then select the image quality from the screen that appears.
      • For movies, select [Movie rec. size] from the [  ] tab, press the button, and then select the recording size from the screen that appears.

      For more information about the image quality of still images and the recording size of movies, please refer to the instruction manuals that came with your camera. 

      9. To shoot still photos, press the <  > (Live View shooting/Movie shooting) button, or to shoot movies, press the

      button, and then close the menu window. An image will appear on the LCD monitor.

      Please proceed to Part II 1 to 3 depending on the AF mode setting.

      Part II-1 Using AF (Live Mode) to Focus

      When [Live mode] (  ) is set:
      The image sensor is used to focus. Although AF is possible with the Live View image displayed, the AF operation will take longer than with Quick mode. Also, achieving focus may be more difficult than with Quick mode.
      [Live mode] is set by default.


      NOTE

      About [Digital zoom]
      When the image size is set to [1920x1080] (Full HD), you can shoot with an approx. 3x to 10x digital zoom.


      • Focusing is done in [Live mode] or in [  (Face detection) Live Mode].
      • For more information about the [Digital zoom], please refer to the instruction manuals that came with yur camera.

      10. Move the AF point.

      • Press the to move the AF point to where you want to focus (it cannot go to the edges of the picture).
      • To return the AF point to the center, press the button or <  > button.


      11. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway.


      • When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green and the beeper will sound.
      • If focus is not achieved, the AF point will turn orange.

      Please proceed to Part IV.

      Part II-2. Using AF (Face detection Live Mode) to Focus

      When [  (Face Detection) Live mode] is set:
      With the same AF method as the Live mode, human faces are detected and focused. Have the target person face the camera.

      10. When you press the <  > button, the Quick Control screen will appear. The settable functions will be highlighted in blue.

      With the <  > (Cross Keys), select [  ] (  (Face detection) Live Mode) as shown in the image below. 
      Note that the Quick Control menu display will disappear a few seconds after an item has been selected.

      11. Focus the target face.

      • When a face is detected, the [  ] frame will appear over the face to be focused.
      • If multiple faces are detected, [  ] will be displayed. Press the to move the [ ] frame over the target face.


      12. Press the shutter button halfway and the camera will focus the face covered by the [  ] frame.


      • When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green and the beeper will sound.
      • If focus is not achieved, the AF point will turn orange.
      • If a face cannot be detected, the AF point [  ] will be displayed and AF will be executed at the center.


      ATTENTION


      Notes when shooting in [  (Face detection) Live Mode]
      • If the focus is way off, face detection will not be possible. If the lens enables manual focusing even while the lens focus mode switch is set to , turn the focusing ring to attain rough focus. The face will then be detected and [  ] will be displayed.
      • Face detection will not work if the face is very small or large in the picture, too bright or too dark, titled horizontally or diagonally, or partially hidden.

      Please proceed to Part IV.

      Part II-3. Using AF (Quick Mode) to Focus

      When [Quick mode](  ) is set:
      The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in the same way as with viewfinder shooting. Although you can focus the desired area quickly, the Live View image will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation.


      NOTE

      • When the movie recording size is [1920×1080 30fps] or when the movie recording size is [1920×1080 24fps] and the [Digital zoom] is set, [Quick mode] cannot be selected. Focusing is done in [Live mode] or in [  (Face detection) Live mode].
      • If the AF mode is [Quick mode] and the [Digital zoom] is set, the AF mode will automatically switch to [Live mode].
      • For more information about the [Digital zoom], please refer to the instruction manuals that came with your camera.

      10. The small boxes on the screen are the AF points, and the larger box is the magnifying frame.

      11. When you press the <  > button, the Quick Control screen will appear. The settable functions will be highlighted in blue.

      Press the <  >(Cross Keys) to select [  ] (Quick mode).

      12. Select the AF point. Press the <  > (Cross Keys) to make the AF point selectable. Turn the

      to select the AF point.

      13. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway.(Keep the shutter pressed.)

      14. The Live View image will turn off, the reflex mirror will go back down, and AF will be executed. 

      • When focus is achieved, the beeper will sound and the Live View image will reappear.
      • The AF point used to focus will light in red.


      Please proceed to Part IV.

      Part III. Focusing Manually

      You can magnify the image and focus precisely manually.

      3. Once you have proceeded up to Step 2 of Part I, set the lens focus mode switch to .

      4. To shoot still photos, make sure that the camera is ready to take shots, and then press the < >(Live View shooting) button. To shoot movies, set the Mode Dial to <  >.

      5. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor.
      Turn the lens focusing ring to focus roughly.

      6. Press the to move the magnifying frame to the position where you want to focus.

      To return the AF point to the center, press the button or <  > button.

      7. Press the <  > (Magnifying) button to magnify the area within the frame.



      Each time you press the <  > button, the display format will change as follows: 
      Normal view -> Approx. 5x -> Approx. 10x -> Normal view


      NOTE


      When the digital zoom is set, press the <  > button or the <  > button while holding down the button to zoom in or out.
      • button + <  > button : zoom in
      • button + <  > button : zoom out

      8. While looking at the Live View image on the LCD monitor, turn the focusing ring to focus manually. 

      9. After achieving focus, press the <  > (Magnifying) button to check the image composition in normal view.

      Part IV. Shooting

      After focus is achieved by following the instructions in Part II-III, start shooting.

      To shoot still photos, press the shutter button completely.

      • The picture will be taken and the captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor.
      • After the image review ends, the camera will return to Live View shooting automatically.

      To shoot movies, press <  >.

      • To stop shooting the movie, press <  > again.
      • While the movie is being shot, the "  " mark will be displayed on the upper right of the screen.

      General Note for Live View Shooting

      Please be aware of the following notes for Live View shooting.

      ATTENTION

      Notes About the Live View Image
      • Under low or bright light conditions, the Live View image might not reflect the brightness of the captured image.
      • If the light source within the image changes, the screen might flicker. If this happens, stop and resume the Live View shooting under the actual light source to be used.
      • If you point the camera in a different direction, it might throw off the Live View image's correct brightness momentarily. Wait until the brightness level stabilizes before shooting.


      White [  ] and Red [  ] Internal Temperature Warning Icons
      • If the camera’s internal temperature increases due to prolonged Live View shooting or a high ambient temperature, a white [  ] icon will appear. If you continue shooting while this icon is displayed, the image quality of still photos may deteriorate. You should stop the Live View shooting and allow the camera to cool down before shooting again.
      • If the camera’s internal temperature further increases while the white [  ] icon is displayed, a red [  ] icon will start blinking. This blinking icon is a warning that the Live View shooting will soon be terminated automatically. If this happens, you will not be able to shoot again until the camera’s internal temperature decreases. Turn off the power and let the camera rest for a while.
      • Shooting with the Live View function at a high temperature for a prolonged period will cause the [  ] and [  ] icons to appear earlier. When not shooting, turn off the camera.


      Live Mode and  (Face Detection) Live Mode Notes
      • Focusing will take slightly longer.
      • Even when focus has been achieved, pressing the shutter button halfway will focus again.
      • The image brightness may change during and after the AF operation.
      • If the light source changes while the Live View image is displayed, the screen might flicker and focusing can be difficult. If this happens, stop the Live View shooting and autofocus under the actual light source first.


      NOTE

      When shooting with the camera connected to a TV
      If you shoot in Live View with the camera connected to a TV, you can use the TV screen as the LCD monitor. This is convenient when you want to enlarge what you want to shoot to check the details. However, when connecting the camera to the TV with an HDMI cable, please be aware of the following points. 
      • When the camera is connected to a TV set via HDMI cable, the camera will read the information on the TV set's compatible video input signals. The camera then selects the optimum video output signal (1080/60i, 1080/50i, 480/60p, or 576/50p) and the video is displayed.
      • When you are not shooting, the camera outputs the video at the ratio displayed on the LCD monitor as is, so it is not possible to use the whole screen for a 16:9 display.
      • When movie shooting starts, the video signal will automatically switch to 480/60p or 576/50p due to the imaging engine's compatible limits, resulting in a smaller image size (the size will vary according to the size of the TV screen). However, many HD TV sets will automatically try and fit the image to 16:9, so it will look unnatural with the image stretched horizontally.
      • If you connect the camera to a TV set and shoot a movie, the TV will not output any sound during the shooting. However, the sound will be properly recorded.

      For more information on how to connect a camera to a TV, please refer to the instruction manuals that came with your camera.

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  • Shooting with Focus Lock (EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D)

    • With [One-Shot AF], while you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked. You can then recompose the shot and press the shutter button completely to take the picture. This is called "focus lock".
      It is an effective method for shooting scenes with both close and distant subjects, such as animals in a cage and people in front of a landscape.

      Example of Focus Lock

      In normal autofocus settings, if you want to take a picture by focusing on the nearest flower, the focus is usually on the leaves at the center as shown in the left picture. 
      In such cases, use Focus Lock to focus on the target subject as shown in the right picture.

      Shooting with Focus Lock

      1. Set the power switch to .

      2. Set the lens focus mode switch to .

      3. Press the (AF mode selection) button.

      4. Press the to set the AF mode to [ONE SHOT] (One Shot AF), then press button.

      5. Press the shutter button halfway to autofocus.

      When focus is achieved, the AF point which achieved focus will be displayed, and the focus confirmation light [  ] in the viewfinder will also light. 

      6. Recompose the picture, while pressing and holding the shutter button halfway down.

      7. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.


      NOTE

      Focus may not be achieved if the distance between the subject and the camera changes after the focus is locked.

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  • The built-in flash automatically fires even without being previously set. (EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D)

  • Adjusting the Image Brightness for Shooting/Setting the Exposure Compensation (EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D)

    • If the mode dial of this camera is set to a mode other than , the camera automatically sets the appropriate exposure value. If you want to adjust the exposure value that is set by the camera, you can use the exposure compensation setting.
      Exposure compensation can increase (brighter) or decrease (darker) the standard exposure set by the camera. You can adjust the value if the mode dial is set to < P/Tv/Av/A-DEP >.


      NOTE

      The range of exposure compensation
      • The compensable range is within ±5 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
      • If you compensate for ±1 stop, the amount of light doubles or halves. For example, if the shutter speed is 1/250 sec., the camera uses the same amount of light for the following values for shooting.

      　　 At +1 stop, the shutter speed is 1/125 sec.
      　　 At -1 stop, the shutter speed is 1/500 sec.
      • One stop is divided into three, which means 1/3 stop.


      REFERENCE

      • You can check the exposure compensation value in the LCD panel, the viewfinder, or in the menu that appears on the LDC monitor.
      • The exposure compensation indicator on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder can only display the setting up to ±2 stops. If you want to set the exposure compensation setting beyond ±2 stops, you should use the Quick Control screen or follow the instructions for [  : Exp. comp./AEB]. For further information, please refer to Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) (EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D).

      To compensate the exposure value, follow the instructions below.

      1. Set the power switch to .

      2. Set the Mode Dial to one of the

      modes.

      3. While holding down the <  > button, turn the

      .


      Turn the dial to the left to make the flash exposure darker, and turn to the right to make it brighter. 

      5. Press the shutter button to take the picture.

      To cancel exposure compensation, set the exposure compensation amount back to <  >. 


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  • AF (Autofocus) does not work (EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D)

    • Check the focus mode switch on the lens

      Autofocus will not operate if the focus mode switch on the lens is set to . 
      Set the focus mode switch on the lens to , as shown in the image below.

      Clean the lens and camera electrical contacts

      The transfer of information between the camera and the lens is carried out by the electrical contacts on both the camera and the lens.

      If the contacts on either the lens side or the camera side get dirty, communication cannot be carried out correctly, and in some cases the autofocus may not operate correctly. If the lens or camera contacts get dirty, please clean them very gently with a clean, dry cloth.


      ATTENTION

      Precautions on cleaning contacts:
      • Do not wipe the contacts with a wet cloth. It could cause malfunctions.
      • Do not touch the contacts directly with your hands. Touching them with your hands could cause corrosion, which would cause the camera to become inoperable.
      • When cleaning the contacts on the lens side, be careful not to damage the lens surface.
      • If the contacts are particularly dirty, please contact the nearest Canon Service Center.

      Securely mounting the lens

      Both the camera and the lens mutually exchange information. For this reason, if the lens is not securely mounted, there may be cases where the autofocus does not operate correctly. 
      Please mount the lens securely, as shown in the image below.

      How to Check the [C.Fn IV -9 Shutter/AE lock button] Custom Function Setting

      If autofocus does not operate when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the Custom Function setting may be changed as follows.

      In this case, by pressing the shutter button halfway, the camera is set to lock the AE (fix exposure).

      In this case, by pressing the shutter button halfway, the camera start to meter.

      In cases like these, change the value to other than 1 or 3. 
      Please see the Instruction Manual that is supplied with your camera for details about how to change the setting.

      If you have checked all of the items listed above, but there is still no improvement, please contact the nearest Canon Service Center. 
      Note that, if you are experiencing trouble with a lens made by another manufacturer, you should contact manufacturer of that lens instead.


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  • ISO 100 and ISO 12800 cannot be set (EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D)

    • If you set [C.Fn II -6: Highlight tone priority] to [1:Enable] on your camera, the settable ISO range will be limited to ISO 200-6400, so ISO 100 or ISO 12800 cannot be selected. 
      The [D+] icon will be displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder when highlight tone priority is enabled.


      If you wish to make the ISO 100 or ISO 12800 setting (ISO expansion), change the setting as follows.

      Select [Disable] to change the [C.Fn II -6: Highlight tone priority] setting

      1. Set the power switch to .

      2. Press the

      button to display the menu.

      3. Press the to select [Custom Functions(C.Fn)] under the [  ] tab, then press the button.

      4. Press the to select Custom Function No.6 [Highlight tone priority], then press the button.

      5. Select [0: Disable], and then press the button.

      6. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will be ready for shooting. Confirm that [D+], which indicates Highlight tone priority, is not displayed on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder.



      NOTE

      About Highlight tone priority
      • If [1:Enable] is set, highlight detail will be improved. The dynamic range is expanded from the standard 18% gray to bright highlights. The gradation between the grays and highlights becomes smoother.
      • With setting [1:Enable], noise may become slightly more pronounced than usual.

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  • What causes black spots to appear in the same places in images taken and how can I get rid of them?

    • If certain kinds of black stains, dots, or dust are always visible in the same areas on images captured with the camera, dirt or dust may have adhered to the image sensor (CMOS).

      Clean the image sensor, prevent dust from appearing in images

      Depending on the environment or circumstances when changing the lenses on digital SLR cameras, dust or dirt in the air can sometimes adhere to the image sensor. 
      Because this phenomenon cannot be completely prevented due to structural reasons, the image sensor can be cleaned when you think there might be dust on it. 
      How to clean the image sensor varies depending on the model being used.

      Among EOS Digital cameras, some models come equipped with a function called a "Self Cleaning Sensor Unit," which automatically cleans dust off the surface of the image sensor. If you are using one of the following models, please see Automatic Sensor Cleaning.

      • EOS-1Ds Mark III
      • EOS-1D Mark IV
      • EOS-1D Mark III
      • EOS 5D Mark II
      • EOS 7D
      • EOS 60D
      • EOS 50D
      • EOS 40D
      • EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D
      • EOS REBEL T2i/EOS 550D
      • EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D
      • EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/EOS 450D
      • EOS REBEL XS/EOS 1000D
      • EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi/EOS 400D DIGITAL

      Or, if you are using one of the following models, please see Manual Sensor Cleaning.

      • EOS-1Ds Mark II
      • EOS-1Ds
      • EOS-1D Mark II N
      • EOS-1D Mark II
      • EOS-1D
      • EOS 5D
      • EOS 30D
      • EOS 20D
      • EOS 20Da
      • EOS 10D
      • EOS REBEL T3/EOS 1100D
      • EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/EOS 350D DIGITAL
      • EOS DIGITAL REBEL/EOS 300D DIGITAL
      • EOS D60


      IMPORTANT

      If the dirt or dust cannot be removed by the means above, please consult a Canon repair center. 

      Removing dust from images using the software that came with your camera

      The Digital Photo Professional software that came with your camera has a function that you can use to remove unnecessary spots (dust and dirt) in images and blend those areas in with their surroundings. For details, please see the Digital Photo Professional instruction manual.
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  • Number of Possible Still Image Shots and the Maximum Movie Shooting Time (Battery Life) with EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D

    • The number of possible still image shots


      TemperatureWith viewfinder shootingWith Live View shooting
      No Flash50% Flash UseNo Flash50% Flash Use
      At 23 ℃ / 73 ℉Approx. 550shotsApprox. 440 shotsApprox. 200 shotsApprox. 180 shots
      At 0 ℃ / 32 ℉Approx. 470 shotsApprox. 400 shotsApprox. 170 shotsApprox. 150 shots


      REFERENCE

      • The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8 and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.
      • The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above depending on the shooting conditions.
      • Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating only the autofocus can also reduce the number of possible shots.
      • The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use of the LCD monitor.
      • The lens operation is powered by the camera's battery. Depending on the lens used, the number of possible shots may be lower.
      • Using the Image Stabilizer of the lens will decrease the number of possible shots (shorter battery life).
      • Continuous Live View shooting is possible for approx. 1 hr. 30 min. at 23℃ / 73℉ (with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8).

      The maximum possible movie shooting time


      TemperatureTotal Recording time
      At 23 ℃ / 73 ℉Approx. 1 hr. 40 min.
      At 0 ℃ / 32 ℉Approx. 1 hr. 20 min.


      NOTE

      • The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8.
      • 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 might not be recorded properly. And if you playback a movie on a card having a slow reading speed, the movie might not playback properly.
      • Due to limitations of the file system, movie shooting will stop automatically if the file size of a single movie clip reaches 4GB. To resume movie shooting, press the <  > button. (A new movie file starts being recorded.)
      • The maximum recording time of one movie clip is 29 min. 59 sec. Depending on the subject and the increase in the camera’s internal temperature, the movie shooting might stop sooner than 29 min. 59 sec.


      ATTENTION

      Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
      This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.

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  • How do I set the White Balance? (EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D)

    • The White Balance feature on this camera is set to "Auto White Balance" at the time of purchase. Normally, the (Auto) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If natural looking colors cannot be obtained with , you can set the white balance manually to suit the respective light source.


      NOTE


      To set the White Balance, follow the steps below.

      1. Set the power switch to . 

      2. When the camera is ready to shoot, press the button to display the [White Balance] screen.

      3. Press the to select to the desired style, then press the button.

      The "Approx. ****K" (K: Kelvin) displayed for the selected white balance <  >(Sunlight), <  >(Shade), <  >(Cloudy), <  >(tungsten light), <  >(white fluorescent light) is the respective color temperature.

      <  >(Custom White Balance) enables you to manually set the white balance for a specific light source for better accuracy. Do this procedure under the actual light source to be used. For more information on registering custom white balance, please refer to the instruction manual that came with your camera.

      This completes the white balance setting.


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  • Images are blurry, not focused, or lack sharpness (EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D)

  • Using the Self-timer (EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D)

    • The self-timer is useful when you want to photograph yourself or prevent camera shake caused when the shutter is released.

      1. Set the power switch to .

      2. Press <  > button.

      3. Press to select the desired self-timer, then press the button.

       : 10-sec. self-timer (The remote control can also be used.)

       : 2-sec. self-timer

       : 10-sec. self-timer plus continuous shots. After selecting , press to set the number of multiple shots (2 to 10) to be taken with the self-timer.)

      4. Look through the viewfinder, focus the subject, then press the shutter button completely.


      • You can check the self-timer operation with the self-timer lamp, beeper, and countdown display (in seconds) on the LCD monitor.
      • Two seconds before the picture is taken, the self-timer lamp will stay on and the beeper will sound faster.


      ATTENTION


      With [  ], the interval between the multiple shots may be prolonged depending on the shooting functions settings such as the image-recording quality or flash.

      NOTE

      • After taking self-timer shots, you should check the image for proper focus and exposure.
      • If you will not look through the viewfinder when you press the shutter button, attach the eyepiece cover. If stray light enters the viewfinder when the picture is taken, it may throw off the exposure.
      • When using the self-timer to photograph only yourself, use focus lock on an object at about the same distance as where you will stand.
      • To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the <  > button.

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  • Customizing a Picture Style (EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D)

    • Customizing a Picture Style

      You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters like [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test shots.

      To change Picture Style values, follow the procedures below.

      1. Flip out the LCD monitor, then set the power switch to .
      For the details about how to open the LCD monitor, see How to use the vari-angle LCD monitor of the EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D.

      2. When the camera is ready to shoot, press the <  > button to display the [Picture Style] screen.

      3. Press the to select a Picture Style, then press the button.

      4. Select a parameter such as [Sharpness], then press button.

      5. Press the to adjust the parameter as desired, then press the button.

      6. Press the

      button to save the adjusted parameters. The Picture Style selection screen will reappear.
      Any parameter settings different from the default will be displayed in blue.

      Parameter Settings and Effects


      ParameterEffectDetails
      SharpnessAdjusts the sharpness of the image.To make it less sharp, set it towards the [0] end. The closer it is to [0],the softer the image will look.To make it sharper, set it towards the [7] end. The closer it is to [7], the sharper the image will look.
      ContrastAdjusts the image contrast and the vividness of colors.To decrease the contrast, set it towards the minus end. The closer it is to [-], the blander the image will look. To increase the contrast, set it towards the plus end. The closer it is to [+], the crisper the image will look.
      SaturationThe image's color saturation can be adjusted.To decrease the color saturation, set it towards the minus end. The closer it is to [-], the more diluted the colors will look. To increase the color saturation, set it towards the plus end. The closer it is to [+], the bolder the colors will look.
      Color toneThe skin tones can be adjusted.To make the skin tone redder, set it towards the minus end. The closer it is to [-], the redder the skin tone will look. To make the skin tone less red, set it towards the plus end. The closer it is to [+], the more yellow the skin tone will look.


      NOTE

      Monochrome Adjustment
      If you select [Monochrome] in Picture Style, it is also possible to set the [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] along with [Sharpness] and [Contrast].
      • With a filter effect applied to a monochrome image, you can make white clouds or green trees stand out more.
      • By applying a toning effect, you can create a monochrome image in that color.



      For details about [Filter effect] and [Toning effect], see the instruction manual supplied with your camera.

      Registering a Picture Style

      You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape], adjust its parameters as desired and register it under [User Def. 1], [User Def. 2], or [User Def. 3]. You can create Picture Styles whose parameter settings such as for sharpness and contrast are different. You can also adjust the parameters of a Picture Style which has been registered to the camera with the provided software.

      To register a Picture Style, carry out steps 1 to 3 above, and then follow the procedures below.

      4. Press the to select [User Def. *] (the * stands for 1, 2, or 3), and then press the button.

      5. With [Picture Style] selected, press button.

      6. Press the to select the base Picture Style, then press the button.
      To adjust the parameters of a Picture Style which has been registered to the camera with the provided software, select the Picture Style here.

      7. Select a parameter such as [Contrast], then press the button.

      8. Press the to adjust the parameter as desired, then press button.

      9. Press the

      button to register the new Picture Style. The Picture Style selection screen will then reappear.

      • The base Picture Style will beindicated on the right of [User Def. *].
      • The name of the Picture Style having any modified settings (different from the default) registered under [User Def. *] will be displayed in blue.



      ATTENTION

      If a Picture Style has already been registered under [User Def. *], changing the base Picture Style in step 6 will nullify the parameter settings of the registered Picture Style.

      NOTE

      To shoot images with the registered style settings, select [User Def. *] in Picture Style before shooting.

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  • How do I use Picture Style? (EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D)

    • What is Picture Style?

      Digital cameras record images after applying an electrical correction process for color tones, brightness, and contours to the signal output from the image sensor.
      Using Picture Style, you can set what kind of corrections you are going to make before shooting.

      Picture Style is a function that makes it easy to set the appropriate characteristics for the images being taken. The effects in the table below are provided.


      Picture StylePicture Style Effects
      AutoThe color tone will be adjusted to suit the scene. The colors will look vivid, especially for blue skies, greenery, and sunsets in nature, outdoor, and sunset scenes.(*)
      StandardThe image looks vivid, sharp, and crisp. This is a general-purpose Picture Style suitable for most scenes.
      PortraitFor nice skin tones. The image looks softer. Effective for close-ups of women or children.
      LandscapeFor vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. Effective for impressive landscapes.
      NeutralThis is for users who prefer to process images with their personal computer. For natural colors and subdued images.
      FaithfulThis is for users who prefer to process images with their personal computer. When the subject is captured under a color temperature of 5200K, the color is adjusted colorimetrically to match the subject's color. The image is dull and subdued.
      MonochromeFor black-and-white images.
      User Def.
      1-3      		You can register your own Picture Style settings for [Portrait], [Landscape], etc. Any User Defined Picture Style which has not been set will have the same settings as the Standard Picture Style.
      (*)If the desired color tone is not obtained, use another Picture Style.

      If you set the appropriate style for what you want to express before taking pictures (for example, the Portrait setting for shooting people, or the Landscape setting for shooting the sky and deep green trees), there is no need to edit images with retouching software afterwards because they will be recorded with desired characteristics.
      It also prevents the image degradation that occurs when resaving image files with retouching software.


      NOTE

      In Basic Zone modes, you cannot select the Picture Style.

      ATTENTION

      Black-and-white images shot in JPEG cannot be reverted to color. If you want to later shoot pictures in color, make sure the [Monochrome] setting has been canceled. When [Monochrome] is selected, will appear in the viewfinder.

      When developing RAW images, you can adjust them by using the Digital Photo Professional software supplied with your camera so that the Picture Style setting used when shooting is reflected in the image.

      Setting the Picture Style

      To set the Picture Style, follow the steps below.

      1. Flip out the LCD monitor, and then set the power switch to . For the details about how to open the LCD monitor, see How to use the vari-angle LCD monitor of the EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D.

      2. When the camera is ready to shoot, press the <  > button to display the [Picture Style] screen.

      3. Press the to select the desired style, then press the button.

      This completes the Picture Style setting.

      For more information on adjusting Picture Styles and registering Picture Styles, please refer to the Related information section.


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  • Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) (EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D)

    • Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)

      Using the exposure compensation setting, you can capture images at different exposure levels, and then select the optimal image later as shown in the example below. This is called AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) shooting.
      You can set your camera so that the shutter speed and aperture value are changed automatically to capture three successive shots with exposure bracketing of ±2-stops in 1/3-stop increments.

      For details on exposure compensation, please refer to the Related Information section.

      How to set the AEB shooting

      1. Set the power switch to .

      2. Press the

      button to bring up the menu.

      3. Under the [  ] tab, select [Expo. comp./AEB], then press the button.

      4. Press the to set the exposure compensation amount. If AEB is combined with exposure compensation, AEB will be applied centering on the exposure compensation amount.
      Turn the

      to set the AEB amount.

      5. Press the button to set it.
      When you press the shutter button halfway, the AEB amount will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

      6. Focus and press the shutter button completely. The three bracketed shots will be taken in this sequence: Standard exposure, decreased exposure, and increased exposure.

      Canceling AEB

      Follow steps 3 to 5 to turn off the AEB amount display.
      The AEB setting will be canceled automatically if the power switch is set to , flash recycling is complete, etc.

      NOTE

      • If you use AEB with [  ] (single shooting), press the shutter button three times to take the three bracketed shots. If [  ] (continuous shooting) has been set and you press the shutter button completely, the three bracketed shots will be taken continuously in this sequence: Standard exposure, decreased exposure, and increased exposure. When [  ] (10 sec. Self-timer/ Remote control) or [  ] (2 sec. Self-timer/ Remote control) is set, the three bracketed shots will be taken continuously after a 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay. With [  ] set, the number of continuous shots will be three times the number set.
      • Neither flash nor bulb exposures can be used with AEB.

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  • Canon Telephone Support

    • You can call us at +44 (0)844 369 0100 *

      The waiting time may vary depending on:

      > the time of day you are calling 
      > the number of customers in queue 
      > the time needed to answer questions from other customers

       

      Our helpdesk can be reached Monday to Friday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. During this phone call you might be asked for some additional information. We recommend having the product as well as the following data to hand:

      • exact product model name (e.g. EOS 400D) 
      • serial number of your device 
      • Operating system installed on your computer if applicable (e.g. Windows XP, Mac OS 10) 
      • Reference number of a previous contact with our helpdesk if available (so that we don’t have to capture your details again)

      Note: 
      You will also be asked for your email address. This may be used to send you a survey to obtain your feedback to help us constantly improve our service. If you do not wish to participate in the survey, please ignore this email. You will not be contacted further unless there is a specific requirement to do so regarding your initial enquiry.


      * The cost per call is 5p per minute using a fixed line with British Telecom. The charges can vary depending on telecom provider; please check with your telecom provider to find out the exact charges 

       


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