Canon Rebel T5i/700D, Manual

Page 1: ...hat options are available In this chapter I cover each side of the camera to help you understand the standard controls as well as the viewfinder LCD screen and display options I also review the camera exposure modes where the tripod and connection sockets are and how to use the dioptric adjustment dial Once you understand the camera s controls you can focus on taking photos Make sure you understan...

Page 2: ... setting represents the camera s sensitivity to light Your camera has a range of ISO 100 to ISO 12800 You also have the option of H which if engaged increases the camera light sensitivity to ISO 25600 To turn this option on use the Custom Function 2 ISO expansion Shutter button This button triggers the camera to take a photograph Pressing the button halfway activates the focusing and exposure syst...

Page 3: ... change modes There are also three additional options located under the Special Scene mode SCN Night Portrait Handheld Night Scene and HDR Backlight You can view the Special Scene mode SCN options on the LCD screen If the LCD screen is off press the Quick control Print button to view the three mode options 1 2 The Canon T5i 700D has 12 exposure Modes on the Mode dial Microphones There are two micr...

Page 4: ...ral focus This mode works best with a long lens Landscape Use this mode when you want a large depth of field and crisp images Note that it enhances the green and blue colors in your image This mode works best with a wide angle lens Close up This mode is for photographing small subjects that are close to your lens A long or macro lens is optimal for this setting Sports Ideal for action photography ...

Page 5: ...et Use this threaded hole to attach tripod plates or attachments Battery Your camera uses an LP E8 battery pack It takes approximately 2 hours to fully charge 1 3 The bottom of the Canon EOS Rebel T5i 700D NOTE A battery grip BG E8 is available for your Canon T5i 700D This accessory holds two LP E8 battery packs and allows for easier vertical shooting ...

Page 6: ...Canon EOS Rebel T5i 700D The following buttons and features are found on the front of your camera Flash The built in pop up flash is a handy feature in low and backlit situations It syncs between 1 60 and 1 200 second The effective distance of the flash depends on the aperture and ISO settings and the lens that you are using I don t recommend using flash for subjects farther than 12 feet from your...

Page 7: ...timer expo sure countdown if you enable that option Remote Control sensor Point a camera remote such as the RC 6 at this loca tion to trigger your camera s shutter Lens Release button Press this button on the right side of the front of your camera to release the lens and then turn the lens counterclockwise to remove it Remember to hold onto both the lens and the camera To attach a Canon dedicated ...

Page 8: ...modes Scene Intelligent Auto Flash off Creative Auto Portrait Landscape Close up Sports and Special Scene SCN There are three additional mode options located under Special Scene SCN Night Portrait Handheld Night Scene and HDR backlight The menus are divided into the following six groups The Shooting menu This menu includes options for taking photographs The Movie shooting menu Here is where you fi...

Page 9: ...event glare from hitting your eye when trying to look through the viewfinder This feature does not work in the Live View Shooting mode You can turn the sensor off in Setup menu 2 Dioptric Adjustment dial This dial located above and to the right of the view finder adjusts the viewfinder s clarity To customize the clarity to your require ments focus on the nine autofocus AF points in the viewfinder ...

Page 10: ...ultiple photographs at one time on the LCD screen Magnify Autofocus point select button This button has two uses First it magnifies your photos when you review them in the Playback mode You also can magnify the scene on the LCD screen if the camera is not in Face Tracking mode If you are in a Creative Zone mode and Live View shoot ing mode is turned off this button can be used in conjunction with ...

Page 11: ...re designed to enhance your photographs depending on the type of scene you are photographing For example if you are shooting a landscape using the Picture Style Landscape mode enhances the blues and greens and increases the sharpness of your image The Portrait Picture Style softens the image You can also make your own Picture Styles in the Picture Style Editor software that is included with your c...

Page 12: ...change your shutter speed while shooting in Shutter priority AE mode press the Quick Control Print button The shutter speed options activate on the LCD screen The Print function allows you to print directly to your home printer when the camera is connected to it with the supplied USB cable If your printer is PictBridge compatible it is also compatible with your camera LCD touchscreen The screen on...

Page 13: ...ocket to connect the camera to an HD television or monitor to view your photographs or movies on a larger screen You will also need an HDMI cable HTC 100 Remote terminal This is where you plug in a remote control which allows you to keep the shutter open for long exposures It is located above the microphone terminal External microphone terminal If you plan to produce professional quality videos yo...

Page 14: ... common features and controls you find on lenses Focus mode The focus mode lets you switch back and forth between manual and autofocus Focus ring If you switch your lens to Manual focus mode you use this ring to focus Image Stabilization switch This switch turns Image Stabilization on or off in lenses that have it Image Stabilization helps prevent blurring in images when handholding the camera and...

Page 15: ...ng If you are using a zoom lens turning the zoom ring sets your desired lens focal length The Viewfinder Display The viewfinder is your photographic dashboard The display only shows information relevant to the scene or your choice of options It lets you know if the flash is ready to fire if the exposure is correct and if your subject is in focus 1 11 The information you see in the viewfinder ...

Page 16: ...onfirmation light This light indicates that the camera believes your image is in focus This is especially helpful when focusing manually Max burst This is the number of photographs your camera buffer can hold before it is full Monochrome shooting This lights up if you are using a black and white or monochromatic option Highlight tone priority This lets you know that Custom Function 3 Highlight ton...

Page 17: ...n your speedlite Flash Exposure Lock Flash Exposure Bracketing in progress This icon indicates that the Flash Exposure Lock and Flash Exposure Bracketing are in use Built in flash recycling This indicates that the built in flash is recharging Flash ready When your flash is ready to fire this icon lights up Auto Exposure Lock Auto Exposure Bracketing in progress This indi cates that the Auto Exposu...

Page 18: ...he Live View mode disable it by pressing the Menu but ton and then select the Live View menu CROSS REF For more information about the Live View Shooting mode see Chapter 8 The following list covers how to navigate the options and views available in the Live View Shooting mode Making selections Menu options differ from the Creative to Basic Zone modes You have more options in Creative Zone modes Wh...

Page 19: ...s at the bottom of the LCD screen to fast forward rewind turn the sound off or edit the video Use the Main dial to control the volume Still information display When shooting photos there are standard informa tion displays for the Creative and Basic Zone modes these do not appear in the Live View shooting mode Press the Quick Control Print button to adjust the available options Movie information di...

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