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Camera Settings

You are now ready to turn the camera on. The On/Off button is a switch right next
to the mode button. The mode dial should be in MANUAL mode. You must have the
camera on M for manual mode or the lighting will not be correct.

On/Off switch

Mode Dial—line up M with
white line on camera body

Summary of Contents for Eos rebel T3

Page 1: ...Cannon Camera User guide Eos rebel T3 Eos rebel T5 Eos rebel T6 ...

Page 2: ...omputer You are supplied with a USB cable that connects the camera to the computer It has a yellow C sticker on it Insert it into the body of the camera where the corresponding Yellow C sticker is located Insert cable Here ...

Page 3: ...The other end of the yellow C cable should be already inserted into the back of your computer or laptop but do check it to be sure that it is secure ...

Page 4: ...e will be already be plugged into the power pack located on the lower back section of the camera case Check it to be sure is it secure The other end of the cord clicks into the battery cartridge that is inserted into the bottom of your camera ...

Page 5: ...into the power pack and then reinsert it into the bottom of the camera A gray clip on one side of the power pack compartment can be gently pushed back to allow for insertion of the power pack Note make sure this cord is removed before putting on the system door Damage to this adapter will mean down time Gray Clip ...

Page 6: ...third and final cable that connects to your camera is the sync cable for the flash It is labeled with a green C It connects to the hot shoe on the top of your camera and is found in the compartment that the camera was packed in ...

Page 7: ...The other end of the flash sync cable is inserted into the back of the flash Several flash models are shown below Your sync cable is stored in the bin with your flash ...

Page 8: ...ra on The On Off button is a switch right next to the mode button The mode dial should be in MANUAL mode You must have the camera on M for manual mode or the lighting will not be correct On Off switch Mode Dial line up M with white line on camera body ...

Page 9: ...to a shutter speed of 125 and an F stop of 8 Your F stop may change depending on your lighting situation but the shutter speed should remain on 125 To see these settings click on the Display button on the back of your camera ...

Page 10: ... the camera will light up and the shutter speed and F stop will show on the top of the screen The shutter speed will be highlighted with two yellow arrows To change this setting roll the Main Command dial right or left A shutter of 1 125 is suggested Main Command Dial ...

Page 11: ...mand dial and it will change your F stop The higher the F stop number the darker your picture will get If the screen goes dark click the Display button again to activate it Click and hold the AV button to change F Stop When the F Stop shows two yellow arrows in the box hold the AV button down and turn the Main Command dial to adjust Main Command Dial ...

Page 12: ...ually however the Gray Card Program on your photo software will adjust your F stop automatically for the best exposure in your environment click on Show Menu then click on the Adjust Color and Lights tab See the RPS software tutorial for complete instructions on the Gray Card program ...

Page 13: ... set to MF when shipped for manual focus but autofocus can be used if preferred Note if using touchscreen to take a picture the focus setting must always be Manual Using autofocus requires pressing the shutter button on the camera body to take a picture Never use touchscreen when set to auto focus Autofocus Switch ...

Page 14: ... The numbers on the lower bottom of the inside screen should appear sharp to your eye If they do not adjust the diopter to the right of the viewfinder until the numbers inside the lens look sharp This sets the optics of the camera to your eye and may differ for other photographers Diopter Make sure numbers here appear sharp to your eye ...

Page 15: ...on any lens is always the zoom adjustment Zoom can be used with manual or autofocus The Focal adjustment ring at the end of the lens can only be used when in Manual focus The larger ring on the lens will zoom the subject in and out Focal adjustment ...

Page 16: ...ly to Santa and child to create a portrait Avoid zooming back too far or many unwanted elements in the mall may become part of your picture Your image when printed should look bright and clear If you are not satisfied with the quality of your image please call Tech Support for help ...

Page 17: ... Tutorial Additional setup information along with a troubleshooting guide are available on Schoox online training and within the help menu on your photo software Please call tech support with any questions you may have 1 800 969 2440 ...

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