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Part I: Getting Started
The sensor chamber of your camera is lubricated, and sometimes that lubri-
cant can get on the sensor and cause a spot to appear on your images. If conven-
tional methods of cleaning the sensor don't work, send the camera to Canon for
sensor cleaning, or go to a local camera shop that offers this service.
Accessorizing Your SL1/100D
Your SL1/100D is a mechanical and technological masterpiece. The camera
comes with a nice cardboard box — great for shipping the camera but not so
great for storing the camera on a day-to-day basis. And the camera ships with
this nice strap that tells the world you're shooting with a Canon EOS camera,
but the strap is thin. If you're using a long telephoto lens, that strap makes
you feel like you're carrying a brick on your neck. So, first and foremost, you
need a decent camera case and a good strap. There are lots of other goodies
you can invest in that will make using your camera more enjoyable.
I discuss a few useful Canon accessories here and list several third-party
camera and video accessories in this book's eCheat Sheet, online at www.
dummies.com/cheatsheet/canoneosrebelsl1100d.
Canon sells lots of goodies in its online store that may also be available from
other sources such as your local camera retailer or your favorite online
camera store. Here are a couple of items you may consider purchasing:
cap off. I point the camera at the ground and grasp the lens I'm going to
remove with one hand, and press the lens release button with a finger
from the other hand. I then quickly remove one lens and replace it
with the other. With practice, you can do this quickly and minimize the
chance of dust fouling your sensor.
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Extra LP-E12 battery pack: Like everything else on this camera, the
battery is smaller than you'd find on other dSLR cameras, which means
you won't get as many shots on a fully charged battery as you would on
a camera with a larger more powerful battery. If you shoot lots of pic-
tures, having an extra fully charged battery in your camera bag can
save the day.
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Remote RC-6 wireless controller: This accessory enables you to trigger
the shutter of your SL1/100D wirelessly.
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Dedicated Canon flash: Your SL1/100D has an onboard pop-up flash unit.
The camera also has a hot shoe in which you can insert a dedicated, more
powerful external flash unit. The beauty of using a dedicated flash is
that the camera communicates with the flash unit. The following flash
units will work with your SL1/100D: 90EX, 270EX, 320EX, 430EXII, 600EX,
and 600EX-RT. Macro Ring light models MR-14EX and MT-24EX are also
compatible with your camera. I discuss flash photography with your
SL1/100D in Chapter 7.
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