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EOS 1300D (W)
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Wireless Function
Basic Instruction Manual
Instruction manuals (PDF files) and software can be downloaded
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  • Page 1 EOS REBEL T6 (W) EOS 1300D (W) Camera Wireless Function Basic Instruction Manual Instruction manuals (PDF files) and software can be downloaded from the Canon Web site (p.4, 103). www.canon.com/icpd...
  • Page 3 EOS REBEL T6 (W) EOS 1300D (W) Camera Basic Instruction Manual The Camera Basic Instruction Manual covers the most basic operations and functions.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.

  • Page 5: Item Check List

    Be careful not to lose any of the above items.  When you need Lens Instruction Manuals, download them from the Canon Web site (p.4). The lens instruction manuals (PDF) are for lenses sold individually. Note that when purchasing the Lens Kit, some of the accessories included with...

  • Page 6: Instruction Manuals

    Canon Web site. Downloading and Viewing the Instruction Manuals (PDF Files) Download the Instruction Manuals (PDF files). Connect to the Internet and access the following Canon Web site.  www.canon.com/icpd Select your country or region of residence and download the ...

  • Page 7: Compatible Cards

    Compatible Cards The following cards can be used with the camera regardless of capacity: If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, it is recommended that you format the card with this camera (p.44). •...

  • Page 8: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Insert the battery (p.28). To charge the battery, see page 26. Insert the card (p.28). With the card’s label facing toward the back of the camera, insert it into the card slot. Attach the lens (p.36). White index Red index Align the lens’s white or red mount index with the camera’s mount index...
  • Page 9 Quick Start Guide Set the Mode Dial to <A> (Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.50) All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. Focus on the subject (p.39). Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus on the subject.

  • Page 10: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this Manual <6> : Indicates the Main Dial. <W><X><Y><Z> : Indicates the <S> cross keys on the top, bottom, left, and right. <0> : Indicates the Setting button. : Indicates that each function remains active for 0, 9, 7, 8 approx.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Chapters Introduction Getting Started Basic Shooting and Image Playback Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) Shooting Movies Image Playback Software Start Guide / Downloading Images to a Computer...
  • Page 12 Contents Introduction Item Check List................. 3 Instruction Manuals ................4 Compatible Cards................5 Quick Start Guide ................6 Conventions Used in this Manual............. 8 Chapters................... 9 Safety Precautions ................. 13 Handling Precautions ..............16 Nomenclature ................. 19 Getting Started Charging the Battery ..............26 Installing and Removing the Battery and Card .......
  • Page 13 Contents Basic Shooting and Image Playback A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ....50 A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)......53 7 Disabling Flash ................. 55 C Creative Auto Shooting.............56 2 Shooting Portraits ..............59 3 Shooting Landscapes ............... 60 4 Shooting Close-ups..............61 5 Shooting Moving Subjects ............
  • Page 14 Downloading Images to a Computer ..........105 Index....................111 For Troubleshooting guide and Specifications, refer to the Instruction Manual downloadable from the Canon Web site. For how to download the Instruction Manual, see page 4. Certification Logo Under the [53] tab, if you select [Certification Logo Display] and press <0>, some of the logos of the camera’s certifications will appear.

  • Page 15: Safety Precautions

    Make sure to thoroughly understand and follow these precautions before using the product. If you experience any malfunctions, problems, or damage to the product, contact the nearest Canon Service Center or the dealer from whom you purchased the product. Follow the warnings below. Otherwise, death or Warnings: serious injuries may result.
  • Page 16 Safety Precautions When the camera or accessories are not in use, make sure to remove the battery,  and disconnect the power plug and connecting cables from the equipment before storing. This is to prevent electrical shock, excessive heat, fire, and corrosion. Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas.
  • Page 17 Safety Precautions Follow the cautions below. Otherwise, physical injury Cautions: or property damage may result. Do not use or store the product in a high-temperature location such as inside a car  under the hot sun. The product may become hot and cause burns. Doing so may also cause battery leakage or explosion, which will degrade the performance or shorten the life of the product.

  • Page 18: Handling Precautions

    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.

  • Page 19: Lcd Monitor

    If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is an important shoot such as a foreign trip coming up, have the camera checked by your nearest Canon Service Center or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly.
  • Page 20 Besides dust entering the camera from outside, in rare cases lubricant from the camera’s internal parts may adhere to the front of the sensor. If visible spots remain on the image, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended.

  • Page 21: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature Mode Dial (p.23) Built-in flash/AF-assist beam emitter EF Lens mount index (p.36) Power switch (p.31) EF-S Lens mount index (p.36) <D> Flash button Flash sync contacts <6> Main Dial Hot shoe Microphone (p.84) Shutter button (p.39) <V> Focal plane mark (p.61) Speaker (p.96) Red-eye...
  • Page 22 Nomenclature <A> Live View shooting/ <B> Display button Movie shooting button (p.70/84) (p.46, 68, 72, 86) Dioptric adjustment knob (p.38) <A/Hy> AE lock/ FE lock button/Index/ Eyecup Reduce button (p.94/95) Viewfinder eyepiece <S/u> AF point selection button/ Magnify button (p.95) LCD monitor (p.42) DC cord hole...
  • Page 23 Nomenclature Shooting Function Settings (in Creative Zone modes, p.23) c Main Dial pointer Shutter speed Aperture Shooting mode Auto Lighting Optimizer Exposure level indicator Exposure ISO speed compensation amount AEB range Highlight tone priority Picture Style y Flash exposure compensation AF operation 0 External flash exposure compensation...

  • Page 24: Viewfinder Information

    Nomenclature Viewfinder Information AF point activation indicator <•> Focusing screen AF point <i> ISO speed <u> White balance correction <A> AE lock/ <o> Focus indicator AEB in-progress Maximum burst <D> Flash-ready <0> Monochrome Improper FE lock shooting warning ISO speed <e>...
  • Page 25 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 as desired. : Program AE s : Shutter-priority AE f : Aperture-priority AE : Manual exposure Basic Zone...
  • Page 26 Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E10 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E10 (p.26) 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.

  • Page 27: Getting Started

    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.

  • Page 28: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Remove the protective cover. Detach the protective cover provided  with the battery. Attach the battery. 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.
  • Page 29 3 sec. Do not charge any battery other than a Battery Pack LP-E10.  Battery Pack LP-E10 is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with  an incompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction or...

  • Page 30: Installing And Removing The Battery And Card

    Installing and Removing the Battery and Card Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E10 into the camera. You can use an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card (sold separately) with the camera. The captured images are recorded onto the card. Make sure the card’s write-protect switch is set upward to enable writing and erasing.

  • Page 31: The Card Slot

    Installing and Removing the Battery and Card After opening the card slot/battery compartment cover, be careful not to forcefully swing it back further. Otherwise, the hinge may break. The number of possible shots depends on the remaining capacity of the ...

  • Page 32: The Card Slot

    Installing and Removing the Battery and Card When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are  being written to, read from, or erased from the card, or data is being transferred. Do not open the card slot/battery compartment cover. Also, never do any of the following while the access lamp is lit or blinking.

  • Page 33: Turning On The Power

    Turning on the Power If you turn on the power and the date/time/zone setting screen appears, see page 33 to set the date/time/zone. <1> : The camera turns on. <2> : The camera is turned off and does not function. Set to this position when not using the camera.

  • Page 34: Battery Level Indicator

    Turning on the Power z Battery Level Indicator When the power is turned on, the battery level will be indicated in one of the four levels. z : Battery level is sufficient. x : Battery level is low, but the camera can still be used.

  • Page 35: Setting The Date, Time, And Zone

    Setting the Date, Time, and Zone When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone have been reset, the date/time/zone setting screen will appear. Follow the steps below to set the time zone first. Set the camera to the time zone in which you currently live so that, when you travel, you can simply change the setting to the correct time zone for your destination, and the camera will automatically adjust the date/time.

  • Page 36: Set The Date And Time

    3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone Set the date and time. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select  the number. Press <0> so <a> is displayed.  Press the <W> <X> keys to set the  number, then press <0>. (Returns to <b>.) Set the daylight saving time.

  • Page 37: Selecting The Interface Language

    Selecting the Interface Language Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display  the menu screen. Under the [52] tab, select [LanguageK]. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select  the [52] tab. Press the <W> <X> keys to select ...

  • Page 38: Attaching And Detaching A Lens

    Attaching and Detaching a Lens The camera is compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses. The camera cannot be used with EF-M lenses. Attaching a Lens Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap and the  body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows.

  • Page 39: Detaching The Lens

    Attaching and Detaching a Lens Zooming Turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers. If you want to zoom, do it before  focusing. Turning the zoom ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus. Detaching the Lens While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow.

  • Page 40: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob left or right so that the  AF points (nine boxes) in the viewfinder look the sharpest. If the knob is difficult to turn, remove  the eyecup.

  • Page 41: Shutter Button

    Basic Operation Shutter Button The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely. Pressing Halfway This activates autofocusing and the automatic exposure system that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder (0).

  • Page 42: Q Quick Control For Shooting Functions

    Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor. This is called Quick Control. Press the <Q> button.  The Quick Control screen will appear (7). Set the desired function. Press the <S>...
  • Page 43 Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions Sample Quick Control Screen Shutter speed Aperture Highlight tone priority* Shooting mode* (p.23) ISO speed Flash exposure Exposure compensation/ compensation AEB setting Raise built-in flash Picture Style Auto Lighting Optimizer AF operation White balance Image-recording quality Drive/self-timer Metering mode...

  • Page 44: Menu Operations

    Menu Operations You can set various settings with the menus such as the image- recording quality, date and time, etc. <0> button <S> cross keys LCD monitor <M> button Menu Screen The menu tabs and items displayed will differ depending on the shooting mode.
  • Page 45 3 Menu Operations Menu Setting Procedure Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display  the menu screen. Select a tab. Press the <Y> <Z> cross keys to  select a tab (group of functions). For example, in this manual, “the [z3] ...

  • Page 46: Formatting The Card

    Formatting the Card If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with this camera. When the card is formatted, all images and data on the card will be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep.
  • Page 47 3 Formatting the Card Format the card in the following cases: The card is new.  The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer.  The card is full with images or data.  A card-related error is displayed. ...

  • Page 48: Switching The Lcd Monitor Display

    Switching the LCD Monitor Display The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu screen, captured images, etc. Shooting Function Settings When you turn on the power, the  shooting settings will be displayed. When you press the shutter button ...

  • Page 49: Feature Guide

    Feature Guide The Feature guide appears when you change the shooting mode or set a shooting function, Live View shooting, movie shooting, or Quick Control for playback, and displays a brief description of that mode, function or option. It also displays a description when you select a function or option with the Quick Control.
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  • Page 51: Basic Shooting And Image Playback

    Basic Shooting and Image Playback This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results and how to play back images. With Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot while the camera sets everything automatically (p.67).

  • Page 52: A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)

    A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) <A> is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. It also adjusts focus automatically by detecting whether the subject is still or moving (p.53). Set the Mode Dial to <A>. Aim any AF point over the AF point subject.
  • Page 53 A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) Take the picture. Press the shutter button completely to  take the picture.  The captured image will be displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. After you finish shooting, push down ...
  • Page 54 A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) The flash fired even though it was daylight.  For a backlit subject, the flash may fire to help lighten the subject’s dark areas. If you do not want the flash to fire, use the Flash off mode (p.55).

  • Page 55: A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)

    A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) Recomposing the Shot Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the <A> mode, pressing the shutter button halfway to focus on a still subject will lock the focus on that subject.

  • Page 56: A Live View Shooting

    A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) A Live View Shooting You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”. For details, see page 69. Display the Live View image on the LCD monitor. Press the <A>...

  • Page 57: Disabling Flash

    7 Disabling Flash The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. In places where flash photography is prohibited such as in a museum or an aquarium, use the <7> (Flash Off) mode. This mode is also effective for capturing the particular ambience of a scene, such as candlelight scenes.

  • Page 58: C Creative Auto Shooting

    C Creative Auto Shooting In the <C> mode, you can easily change the depth of field, drive/self- timer, and flash firing. You can also select and shoot with the ambience you want to convey in your images. The default settings are the same as the <A>...
  • Page 59 C Creative Auto Shooting Shutter speed Aperture ISO speed Battery level Possible shots Image-recording quality Pressing the <Q> button enables you to set the following: (1) Ambience-based shots You can select and shoot with the ambience you want to convey in your images.
  • Page 60 C Creative Auto Shooting (3) Drive/self-timer: Press <0> and set it with the <Y> <Z> keys or <6> dial. <u> Single shooting: Shoot one image at a time. <i> Continuous shooting: While you hold down the shutter button completely, shots will be taken continuously.

  • Page 61: Shooting Portraits

    2 Shooting Portraits The <2> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and hair look softer. Shooting Tips Select the location where the distance between the subject and  the background is the farthest. The further the distance between the subject and background, the more blurred the background will look.

  • Page 62: Shooting Landscapes

    3 Shooting Landscapes Use the <3> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery or to have everything in focus from near to far. For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. Shooting Tips With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end. ...

  • Page 63: Shooting Close-Ups

    4 Shooting Close-ups When you want to shoot flowers or small things up close, use the <4> (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a macro lens (sold separately). Shooting Tips Use a simple background.  A simple background makes small objects such as flowers stand out better.

  • Page 64: Shooting Moving Subjects

    5 Shooting Moving Subjects Use the <5> (Sports) mode to shoot a moving subject, such as a running person or a moving vehicle. Shooting Tips Use a telephoto lens.  The use of a telephoto lens is recommended for shooting from a distance.

  • Page 65: P Shooting Food

    P Shooting Food When shooting food, use <P> (Food). The photo will look bright and appetizing. Also, depending on the light source, the reddish tinge will be suppressed in the pictures taken under tungsten lights, etc. Shooting Tips Change the color tone. ...

  • Page 66: Shooting Night Portraits

    6 Shooting Night Portraits To shoot people at night and obtain a natural-looking night scene in the background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode. Using a tripod is recommended. Shooting Tips Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod.  When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a wide night view.
  • Page 67 6 Shooting Night Portraits During Live View shooting, it may be difficult to focus on dots of light such as in a night scene. In such a case, it is recommended that you set the AF method to [Quick mode] and shoot. If it is still difficult to focus, set the lens’s focus mode switch to <MF>...

  • Page 68: Q Quick Control

    Q Quick Control In Basic Zone modes, when the shooting function settings are displayed, you can press the <Q> button to display the Quick Control screen. The tables on the next page show the functions that can be set with the Quick Control screen in each Basic Zone mode. Set the Mode Dial to a Basic Zone mode.
  • Page 69 Q Quick Control Settable Functions in Basic Zone Modes o: Default setting k: User selectable : Not selectable Function A 7 C u: Single shooting i: Continuous shooting Drive/ self-timer j: 10 sec. q: Continuous shooting* a: Automatic firing Built-in flash D: Flash on (Fires at firing all times)

  • Page 70: Image Playback

    x Image Playback The easiest way to play back images is explained below. For more details on the playback procedure, see page 93. Play back the image. Press the <x> button.   The last image captured or played back will appear. Select an image.

  • Page 71: Shooting With The Lcd Monitor

    Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) You can shoot while viewing the picture on the camera’s LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”. Live View shooting is effective for still subjects which do not move. If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing the LCD monitor, camera shake can cause blurred images.

  • Page 72: A Shooting With The Lcd Monitor

    A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Display the Live View image. Press the <A> button.   The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. The Live View image will closely  reflect the brightness level of the actual image you capture.
  • Page 73 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Enabling Live View Shooting Set [Live View shoot.] to [Enable]. In Basic Zone modes, the Live View menu options will be displayed under [z2], and in Creative Zone modes, they will be displayed under [z4]. Number of Possible Shots with Live View Shooting (Approx.
  • Page 74 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Information Display Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will  change. AF method AF point (Quick mode) • d : FlexiZone - Single Magnifying frame • c : u Live mode •...

  • Page 75: Using Af To Focus (Af Method)

    Using AF to Focus (AF Method) Selecting the AF Method You can select an AF method to suit the shooting conditions and your subject. The following AF methods are provided: [FlexiZone - Single], [u Live mode] (face detection, p.74), and [Quick mode] (p.79). If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens’s focus mode switch to <MF>, magnify the image, and focus manually.
  • Page 76 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) Focus on the subject. 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. ...
  • Page 77 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) Focus on the subject. Press the shutter button halfway and  the camera will focus on the face covered by the <p> frame.  When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green and the beeper will sound.

  • Page 78: Magnified View

    Using AF to Focus (AF Method) Notes for [FlexiZone - Single] and [u Live mode] AF Operation Focusing will take longer than with [Quick mode].  Even when focus is achieved, pressing the shutter button halfway  will focus again. You cannot focus on a moving subject continuously.
  • Page 79 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) Shooting Conditions that Make Focusing Difficult Low-contrast subjects such as the blue sky, solid-color flat surfaces  or when highlight or shadow details are lost. Subjects in low light.  Stripes and other patterns where there is contrast only in the ...
  • Page 80 EF50mm f/1.4 USM, EF50mm f/1.8 II, EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro, EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 III, EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM For information on other lenses, refer to the Canon Web site. If you shoot a peripheral subject and it is slightly out of focus, aim the ...
  • Page 81 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) Quick Mode: f The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF, using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting. Although you can focus on the target subject quickly, the Live View image will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation.
  • Page 82 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) Focus on the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and  press the shutter button halfway.  The Live View image will turn off, the reflex mirror will go back down, and AF will be executed.
  • Page 83 General Live View Shooting Cautions Image Quality When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (such as dots of light and  banding) may become noticeable. Shooting in high temperatures may cause noise and irregular colors in  the image. If Live View shooting is used continuously for a prolonged period, the ...
  • Page 84 General Live View Shooting Cautions Live View Image Under low- or bright-light conditions, the Live View image may not reflect  the brightness of the captured image. Even if a low ISO speed is set, noise may be noticeable in the displayed ...

  • Page 85: Shooting Movies

    Shooting Movies Movie shooting is enabled by setting the Mode Dial to < >. The movie recording format will be MOV. For cards that can record movies, see page 5.  Full HD 1080 Full HD 1080 indicates compatibility with High- Definition featuring 1080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).

  • Page 86: Shooting Movies

    k Shooting Movies Connecting the camera to a TV set is recommended to play back the movies shot. Autoexposure Shooting Set the Mode Dial to <k>.  The reflex mirror will make a sound, then the image will appear on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 87 k Shooting Movies General Movie Shooting Cautions are on pages 91-92.  If necessary, also read General Live View Shooting Cautions on  pages 81-82. The ISO speed (ISO 100 - ISO 6400), shutter speed, and aperture are  set automatically. You can press the <A>...
  • Page 88 k Shooting Movies Information Display Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will  change. AF method • d : FlexiZone - Single • c : u Live mode Picture Style • f : Quick mode Movie shooting remaining time / Elapsed time Movie shooting mode AF point (Quick mode) Recording movie...
  • Page 89 k Shooting Movies Notes for Movie Shooting Do not hold the camera in the same position for long periods of time. Even if the camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same body part may cause skin redness or blistering due to low-temperature contact burns.

  • Page 90: Still Photo Shooting

    k Shooting Movies Movie-related settings are under the [k1], [k2], and [k3] tabs.  A movie file is recorded each time you shoot a movie (p.90).  The movie image’s field of view is approx. 100% (with movie recording  size set to [A]).

  • Page 91: Setting The Movie Recording Size

    Setting the Movie Recording Size The menu option [k2: Movie rec. size] enables you to select the movie’s image size [****x****] and frame rate [9] (frames recorded per second). The 9 (frame rate) switches automatically depending on the [k2: Video system] setting.
  • Page 92 3 Setting the Movie Recording Size Total Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute (Approx.) Total Recording Time on Card Movie recording File Size Size 4 GB 16 GB 64 GB [1920x1080] 11 min. 44 min. 2 hr. 59 min. 340 MB/min.
  • Page 93 General Movie Shooting Cautions Red <E> Internal Temperature Warning Icon If the camera’s internal temperature increases due to prolonged movie  shooting or under a high ambient temperature, a red <E> icon will appear. The red <E> icon indicates that movie shooting will soon be terminated ...
  • Page 94 General Movie Shooting Cautions Recording and Image Quality If you use a card with a slow writing speed, a five-level  indicator may appear on the right of the screen during movie shooting. It indicates how much data has not yet been written to the card (remaining capacity of the internal buffer memory).

  • Page 95: Image Playback

    Image Playback This chapter explains basic procedures to play back images and movies. Images shot and saved with another device The camera may not be able to properly display images captured with a different camera, edited with a computer, or that have had their file names changed.

  • Page 96: Searching For Images Quickly

    x Searching for Images Quickly H Displaying Multiple Images on One Screen (Index Display) Search for images quickly with the index display showing four or nine images on one screen. Play back the image. When you press the <x> button, the ...

  • Page 97: U/Y Magnified View

    u/y Magnified View You can magnify a captured image by approx. 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor. Magnify the image. Press the <u> button during image  playback.  The image will be magnified. If you hold down the <u> button, the ...

  • Page 98: Playing Back Movies

    k Playing Back Movies Play back the image. Press the <x> button to display an  image. Select a movie. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select a  movie. In the single-image display, the  <1s> icon displayed on the upper left of the screen indicates a movie.
  • Page 99 k Playing Back Movies Movie Playback Panel Operation Playback Description 2 Exit Returns to the single-image display. 7 Play Pressing <0> toggles between play and stop. Adjust the slow motion speed by pressing the <Y> 8 Slow motion <Z> keys. The slow motion speed is indicated on the upper right of the screen.

  • Page 100: L Erasing Images

    L Erasing Images You can either select and erase unnecessary images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images will not be erased. Once an image is erased, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you no longer need the image before erasing it. To prevent important images from being erased accidentally, protect them.

  • Page 101: B Shooting Information Display

    B Shooting Information Display Sample Still Photo Taken in a Creative Zone Mode Exposure compensation amount Protect images Flash exposure Rating compensation amount Folder number - File number Aperture Histogram Shutter speed (Brightness/RGB) Picture Style/Settings Metering mode Shooting mode ISO speed Highlight tone priority White balance Image-recording...
  • Page 102 B Shooting Information Display Sample Still Photo Taken in a Basic Zone Mode Ambience and Shooting mode ambience effects Lighting or scene * With images taken in a Basic Zone mode, the information displayed will differ depending on the shooting mode. Sample Movie Information Display Shooting duration Movie/Playback...

  • Page 103: Software Start Guide

    Software Start Guide / Downloading Images to a Computer This chapter explains the following: Overview of the software for EOS DIGITAL cameras  How to download and install the software on a computer  How to download and view the Software Instruction ...

  • Page 104: Software Start Guide

    Software Start Guide Software Overview This section explains an overview of various software applications for EOS DIGITAL cameras. Internet connection is required to download and install the software. Download and installation are not possible in environments with no Internet connection. EOS Utility With the camera connected to a computer, EOS Utility enables you to transfer still photos and movies shot with the camera to the computer.
  • Page 105 (The previous version will be overwritten.) Download the software. Connect to the Internet from a computer and access the following  Canon Web site. www.canon.com/icpd Select your country or region of residence and download the  software.

  • Page 106: Downloading And Viewing The Software Instruction Manuals (Pdf Files)

    Manuals (PDF files). Download is not possible in environments with no Internet connection. Download the Software Instruction Manuals (PDF files). Connect to the Internet and access the following Canon Web site.  www.canon.com/icpd Select your country or region of residence and download the ...

  • Page 107: Downloading Images To A Computer

    Downloading Images to a Computer You can use the EOS software to download the images in the camera to a computer. There are two ways to do this. Downloading by Connecting the Camera to the Computer Install the software (p.103) Use the provided interface cable to connect the camera to a computer.

  • Page 108: Downloading Images With A Card Reader

    Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Images with a Card Reader You can also use a card reader to download images to a computer. Install the software (p.103) Insert the card into the card reader. Use Digital Photo Professional to download the images.
  • Page 109 Trademarks Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.  Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft  Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and ...
  • Page 110 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...
  • Page 111 If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Park, Melville, NY 11747, U.S.A. Tel No. 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666) CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B)
  • Page 112 USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. For CA, USA only Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for details.

  • Page 113: Index

    Index Numerics 1280x720 (movie) ......89 Date/time ........33 1920x1080 (movie) ......89 Daylight saving time ....... 34 640x480 (movie) ......89 Dial ..........19 Digital terminal......105 Dioptric adjustment......38 A (Scene Intelligent Auto) ....50 Drive/Self-timer......21, 58 Access lamp........30 Accessories........3 Angle of view........37 Erasing images.......
  • Page 114 Index Movies..........83 Autoexposure......84 Image Zone........23 File size........90 Images Frame rate ......... 89 Erasing ........98 Information display..... 86 Index display ......94 Manual focus ......84 Magnification ......95 Movie recording size....89 Playback.......68, 93 Playback ........96 Shooting information ....99 Recording time......
  • Page 115 Index Safety precautions ......13 SD, SDHC, SDXC cards 9 Cards Shooting function settings..21, 46 Shooting information display...99 Shooting modes ......23 A (Scene Intelligent Auto) ..50 7 (Flash Off)......55 C (Creative Auto) .....56 2 (Portrait) ........59 3 (Landscape) ......60 4 (Close-up)......61 5 (Sports).........62 P (Food) ........63 6 (Night Portrait) .......64...
  • Page 116 MEMO...
  • Page 117 EOS REBEL T6 (W) EOS 1300D (W) Wireless Function Basic Instruction Manual In Wireless Function Basic Instruction Manual, basic operation procedures for easy-to-use “Connect to a smartphone” and “Save images to Connect Station” are explained.
  • Page 118 Connect Station* (3) Send images to a Web service * Use the latest firmware. CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Web services are not supported in certain countries and areas. For information on supported countries and areas, refer to the Canon Web site (www.canon.com/cig).

  • Page 119: Instruction Manual

    (3) m Send images to a Web service Share images with family and friends or share images using a range of Web services via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, an online photo service for Canon users (free registration required). Easy Connection Using the NFC Function...
  • Page 120 (p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information. : Warnings to prevent potential problems during operation. : Supplemental information. Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or damage from  erroneous wireless communication settings for using the camera. In addition, Canon cannot be held liable for any other loss or damage caused by use of the camera.

  • Page 121: Manual Downloadable From The Canon Web Site. For How To Download The Instruction Manual, See

    W-35 Saving Images ................W-36 Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Precautions ..........W-39 Index ..................W-41 For Troubleshooting guide and Specifications, refer to the Instruction Manual downloadable from the Canon Web site. For how to download the Instruction Manual, see page 4.
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  • Page 123: Preparation And Basic Operation

    Preparation and Basic Operation This chapter describes how to register a nickname (for identification) necessary for using the camera’s wireless functions and the basic operations.

  • Page 124: Registering A Nickname

    Registering a Nickname First, set the camera’s nickname (for identification). When the camera is connected to another device wirelessly, the nickname will be displayed on the device. Be sure to set a nickname as otherwise you cannot set the wireless functions. Select [Wi-Fi/NFC].
  • Page 125 Registering a Nickname Enter a nickname. For instructions on entering  characters, see the next page. Enter any characters between 1 to 10  characters in length. Exit the setting. When you are finished, press the  <M> button. Select [OK] on the confirmation ...
  • Page 126 Registering a Nickname Virtual Keyboard Operation Changing the entry area  Press the <Q> button to toggle between the top and bottom entry areas. Moving the cursor  Press the <Y> <Z> keys in the top area to move the cursor. Entering text ...

  • Page 127: Basic Operation And Settings

    Basic Operation and Settings The basic operation for using the camera’s wireless functions is explained here. Follow the procedures below. Select [Wi-Fi/NFC]. Under the [53] tab, select [Wi-Fi/  NFC], then press <0>. Select [Enable]. Press the <Z> key to select ...
  • Page 128 Basic Operation and Settings Select the Wi-Fi function to connect to. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select  an item.  When the connection settings are not registered, the setting screen is displayed.  When the connection settings are already registered, the reconnection screen is displayed.
  • Page 129 Basic Operation and Settings Wireless Connection Status Wireless connection status can be checked with the camera’s <k> lamp. Connection Status <k> lamp Connected Sending data Blinking rapidly Waiting for connection/ Blinking slowly Waiting for reconnection <k> lamp Blinking Connection error somewhat rapidly Cable Connection Cautions...

  • Page 130: Nfc Function

    NFC Function Using an NFC-enabled smartphone or Connect Station enables you to do the following: Touch a smartphone to the camera to easily connect them wirelessly  (p.W-19). While playing back images on the camera, touch a smartphone to  the camera to send a captured image to the smartphone (p.W-30).
  • Page 131 NFC Function When establishing wireless communications using the NFC function, see the following pages. Connecting to a smartphone wirelessly: page W-19* Sending images to a smartphone: page W-30* Connecting to Connect Station: page W-36 * When connecting to a smartphone, see pages W-16 and W-18 as well. NFC Function Cautions This camera cannot be connected to other NFC-enabled cameras or ...

  • Page 132: Preparation For Smartphones

    Preparation for Smartphones To use [q] (Connect to smartphone), a smartphone on which iOS or Android is installed is necessary. In addition, the dedicated application Camera Connect (free of charge) must be installed on the smartphone. Camera Connect can be downloaded from the App Store or Google ...

  • Page 133: Easy Connection To A Smartphone

    Easy Connection to a Smartphone Connecting the camera to a smartphone enables you to do the following: • View images stored in the camera on a smartphone or save viewed images to a smartphone. • Operate the camera to take a picture or change camera settings using a smartphone.

  • Page 134: Connection Method

    Connection Method When the smartphone is NFC-enabled: See page W-19.  You can easily set up a connection using the NFC function. When the smartphone is not NFC-enabled: See page W-22.  Set up a connection by selecting [Easy connection]. Smartphones labeled with the p mark are NFC-enabled.

  • Page 135: Connecting Automatically With The Nfc Function

    Connecting Automatically with the NFC Function Connect the camera and a smartphone using the NFC function. The operation flow for connecting via NFC is as follows. (1) Turn on the camera and smartphone. (2) Enable the NFC function on the camera and smartphone. (3) Touch the smartphone to the camera so that they come into contact with each other.
  • Page 136 Connecting Automatically with the NFC Function Connect to the camera. When a connection is established,  the screen on the left will appear on the camera’s LCD monitor. When connecting to the same smartphone, this screen will not appear again. ...
  • Page 137 Connecting Automatically with the NFC Function If necessary, also read “NFC Function Cautions” (p.W-15).  When touching the smartphone to the camera, be careful not to drop the  camera or smartphone. Do not touch the smartphone to the camera with too much force. Doing ...

  • Page 138: Connecting With Easy Connection

    Connecting with Easy Connection The camera and a smartphone can be directly connected wirelessly. No access point is necessary, so you can establish a wireless connection easily. To establish connection, operations on the smartphone are required. For details, refer to the smartphone’s instruction manual. Operation on the Camera-1 Select [Wi-Fi function].
  • Page 139 Connecting with Easy Connection Operation on the Smartphone-1 Operate the smartphone and Smartphone’s screen (sample) connect it to the camera. Activate the smartphone’s Wi-Fi  function, then select the SSID (network name) displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor. For the password, enter the ...
  • Page 140 Connecting with Easy Connection Select the camera to connect to on the smartphone. Select and touch the camera to  connect to from [Cameras] on Camera Connect. Operation on the Camera-2 Connect to the camera. When a connection is established, ...
  • Page 141 Connecting with Easy Connection Operation on the Smartphone-2 Operate the camera using Camera Connect. Perform further operations using  Camera Connect. See page W-26. The settings for connecting to a smartphone are now complete. You can check or change the device name on the setting screen of ...

  • Page 142: Operating The Camera Using A Smartphone

    Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone You can use a smartphone with Camera Connect installed to view images stored in the camera and shoot remotely. Camera Connect Main Window The main functions of Camera Connect are described below. Touch the screen to learn the operation procedures.
  • Page 143 Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone Terminating the Connection To terminate the connection, perform either of the following operations. On the smartphone’s Camera Connect screen, tap [t]. Set the camera’s power to <2>. While connected, a picture cannot be taken even if the camera’s shutter ...

  • Page 144: Reconnecting

    Reconnecting The camera can reconnect to a smartphone for which connection settings have been registered. Select [Wi-Fi function]. Under the [53] tab, set [Wi-Fi/NFC]  to [Enable], then select [Wi-Fi function]. Select [q]. Select [q] (Connect to smartphone)  and press <0>. Select [Connect].
  • Page 145 Reconnecting Activate the smartphone’s Wi-Fi function. If the connection destination has  been changed, restore the setting to connect to the camera. Start Camera Connect on the smartphone. A connection will be established.  If you do not know the SSID of the camera when reconnecting, select ...

  • Page 146: Easy Image Transfer Using The Nfc Function

    Easy Image Transfer Using the NFC Function While playing back images on the camera, touch an NFC-enabled smartphone to the camera to send a captured image to the smartphone. If a connection has already been established wirelessly, terminate  the connection and then play back an image on the camera. Set up the camera to allow use of its NFC function in advance ...
  • Page 147 Easy Image Transfer Using the NFC Function Select the images to send. Select and send image(s).  When the index display is selected in  step 2, the multiple image selection screen will appear. See step 3 on page W-32. Sending Images Individually Select and send images individually.

  • Page 148: Sending Multiple Images

    Easy Image Transfer Using the NFC Function Sending Multiple Images Select multiple images and send them at once. If the multiple image selection screen is displayed, perform from step 3. Press <0>. Select [Send selected]. To select a size at which to send the ...
  • Page 149 Easy Image Transfer Using the NFC Function Select [Resize image]. Set it if necessary.  On the displayed screen, select an  image size, then press <0>. Select [Send]. The selected images will be sent.  When the transfer is complete, the screen for step 1 will reappear.
  • Page 150 Easy Image Transfer Using the NFC Function Terminating the Connection To end the image transfer, press the  <M> button on the image transfer screen. Select [OK] on the confirmation  dialog to terminate the connection. If necessary, also read “NFC Function Cautions” (p.W-15). ...

  • Page 151: Easy Connection To Connect Station

    Easy Connection to Connect Station Connect Station (sold separately) is a device that allows you to import captured still photos and movies for viewing on your TV set, smartphone, etc., or sharing them over a network. You can easily save still photos and movies to Connect Station by holding this camera close to Connect Station.

  • Page 152: Saving Images

    Saving Images This section explains how to connect the camera and Connect Station (sold separately) wirelessly. To save images in other ways, refer to the Connect Station Instruction Manual. Set up the camera to allow use of its NFC function in advance ...
  • Page 153 Saving Images If necessary, also read “NFC Function Cautions” (p.W-15).  While saving images, a picture cannot be taken even if the camera’s  shutter button is pressed. Do not drop the camera on Connect Station or touch the camera to it with ...
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  • Page 155: Wi-Fi (Wireless Lan) Precautions

    To avoid violating wireless LAN regulations, visit the Canon Web site to check where use is allowed. Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any problems arising from wireless LAN use in other countries and regions.
  • Page 156 Hereby, Canon Inc., declares that this DS126621 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Please contact the following address for the original Declaration of Conformity: CANON EUROPA N.V. Bovenkerkerweg 59, 1185 XB Amstelveen, The Netherlands CANON INC.

  • Page 157: Index

    Index Android........W-16 Cable.......... W-13 Camera Connect..... W-16, W-26 Connect Station......W-35 Connecting to a smartphone..W-17 Eye-Fi Card........ W-13 iOS ..........W-16 Keyboard........W-10 NFC.... W-14, W-18, W-19, W-36 Sending images..... W-30 Nickname ........W-8 Reconnecting ......W-28 Reducing the image size.... W-33 Remote shooting......
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  • Page 164 The descriptions in this Instruction Manual are current as of April 2016. For information on the compatibility with any products introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. For the latest version Instruction Manual, refer to the Canon Web site.

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