Instruction manuals (PDF files) and software can be downloaded
from the Canon Web site (p.4, 315).
www.canon.com/icpd
EOS REBEL T6 (W)
EOS 1300D (W)
Introduction
The EOS REBEL T6 (W) or EOS 1300D (W) is a digital single-lens
reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 18.0
effective megapixels, DIGIC 4+, high-precision and high-speed 9-point
AF, approx. 3.0 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, Full HighDefinition (Full HD) movie shooting, and wireless functions (Wi-Fi/NFC).
Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety
Precautions” (p.20-22) and “Handling Precautions” (p.23-25). Also, read
this manual carefully to ensure that you use the camera correctly.
Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further
Familiarize Yourself with the Camera
While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how they
come out. You can then better understand the camera. Be sure to store
this manual safely, too, so that you can refer to it again when necessary.
Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability
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.
Copyrights
Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded
images or copyrighted music and images with music in the memory
card for anything other than private enjoyment. Also be aware that
certain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit photography
even for private enjoyment.
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Item Check List
Battery Pack LP-E10
(with protective cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E10/LC-E10E*
Strap
Camera
(with eyecup and body cap)
Interface Cable
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
the lens may not match those listed in the Lens Instruction Manual.
Before starting, check that all the following items are included with your
camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Battery Charger LC-E10 or LC-E10E is provided. (The LC-E10E comes with a
power cord.)
The Instruction Manuals provided are listed on the next page.
If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are included.
Depending on the Lens Kit type, lens instruction manuals may also be
included.
Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
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Instruction Manuals
Software can be downloaded from the Canon Web site (p.315).
Camera and Wireless Function Basic Instruction
Manual
The booklet is the Basic Instruction Manual.
More detailed Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be
downloaded from the Canon Web site.
Downloading and Viewing the Instruction Manuals (PDF Files)
1 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
Instruction Manuals.
Instruction Manuals Available for Download
• Camera Instruction Manual
• Wireless Function Instruction Manual
• Camera and Wireless Function Basic Instruction Manual
• Lens Instruction Manuals
• Software Instruction Manuals
2 View the Instruction Manuals (PDF files).
Double-click a downloaded Instruction Manual (PDF file) to open
it.
To view the Instruction Manuals (PDF files), Adobe Acrobat
Reader DC or other Adobe PDF viewer (most recent version
recommended) is required.
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC can be downloaded free from the
Internet.
To learn how to use a PDF viewer, refer to its Help section.
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Compatible Cards
The camera can use UHS-I cards, but since it is not compatible with the
UHS-I standard, reading/writing speeds will be equivalent to SD Speed
Class 10 at most.
In this manual, “card” refers to SD memory cards, SDHC memory
cards, and SDXC memory cards.
* The camera does not come with a card for recording images/
movies. Please purchase it separately.
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.52).
• SD memory cards
• SDHC memory cards
• SDXC memory cards
Cards that Can Record Movies
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 may
not be recorded properly. Also, if you play back a movie on a card
with a slow reading speed, the movie may not play back properly.
To check the card’s reading/writing speed, refer to the card
manufacturer’s Web site.
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Quick Start Guide
White indexRed index
1
2
3
4
Insert the battery (p.36).
To charge the battery, see page 34.
Insert the card (p.36).
With the card’s label facing toward
the back of the camera, insert it into
the card slot.
Attach the lens (p.44).
Align the lens’s white or red mount
index with the camera’s mount index
of the same color.
Set the lens’s focus mode
switch to <AF>
(p.44).
5
6
Set the power switch to <1>
(p.39).
When the LCD monitor displays the
date/time/zone setting screens, see
page 41.
Quick Start Guide
Set the Mode Dial to <A>
6
7
8
9
To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View
Shooting” (p.139).
To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.83).
To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.230).
(Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.58).
All the necessary camera settings
will be set automatically.
Focus on the subject (p.47).
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.
If necessary, the built-in flash will be
raised.
Take the picture (p.47).
Press the shutter button completely
to take the picture.
Review the picture.
The captured image will be
displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the
LCD monitor.
To display the image again, press
the <x> button (p.83).
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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,
<0>: Indicates the Setting button.
0, 9, 7, 8 : Indicates that each function remains active for
* In addition to the above, the icons and symbols used on the camera’s buttons
and displayed on the LCD monitor are also used in this manual when discussing
relevant operations and functionality.
3: Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the
<M> button to change its settings.
M: When shown on the upper right of a page, it indicates that
the function is available only in the Creative Zone modes
(p.30).
(p.**): Reference page numbers for more information.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Troubleshooting advice.
Basic Assumptions
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch
is set to <1> (p.39).
It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are
set to their defaults.
The illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens as an example.
bottom, left, and right.
approx. 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. after
you let go of the button.
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Chapters
1
23456
789
10
111213
For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s
basic operations and shooting procedures.
Introduction
Getting Started
Basic Shooting and Image Playback
Creative Shooting
Advanced Shooting
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View
Shooting)
Shooting Movies
Handy Features
Image Playback
Post-Processing Images
Printing Images
Customizing the Camera
Reference
2
33
57
85
107
139
159
183
207
235
241
257
269
Software Start Guide /
Downloading Images to a Computer
313
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Contents at a Glance
Shooting
Shoot automatically p.57-82 (Basic Zone modes)
Shoot continuously p.102 (i Continuous shooting)
Take a picture of yourself in a group
Freeze the action p.108 (s Shutter-priority AE)
Blur the action
Blur the background p.64(C Creative Auto)
Keep the background in sharp focus
Adjust the image brightness (exposure)
Shoot in low light p.58, 104(D Flash photography)
Shoot without flash p.63(7 Flash Off)
Shoot fireworks at night p.114(Bulb exposure)
Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor
Shoot movies p.159 (k Movie shooting)
Image Quality
Shoot with image effects p.95 (Picture Style)
matching the subject
Make a large-size print of the picture
p.103 (j Self-timer)
p.110(f Aperture-priority AE)
p.116(Exposure compensation)
p.92(ISO speed setting)
p.75(b Flash Off)
p.139(A Live View shooting)
p.88(73, 83, 1)
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Take many pictures p.88 (7a, 8a, b, c)
Focusing
Change the point of focus p.99(S AF point selection)
Shoot a moving subject p.70, 98(AI Servo AF)
Playback
View the images on the camera p.83(x Playback)
Search for pictures quickly p.208(H Index display)
p.209(I Image browsing)
Rate images p.212(Ratings)
Prevent important images p.228(K Image protect)
from accidental deletion
Delete unnecessary images p.230(L Delete)
Auto play back photos and movies
View the photos or movies on a TV set
Adjust the LCD monitor brightness
Apply special effect to images p.236(Creative filters)
p.222(Slide show)
p.226(TV set)
p.185(LCD monitor brightness)
Printing
Print pictures easily p.241 (Direct printing)
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Index to Features
Power
Battery
• Charging p.34
• Installing/Removing p.36
• Battery level p.40
Household power outlet p.270
Auto power off p.39
Downloading Images to a Computer.............................................317
Index .............................................................................................319
Contents
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Safety Precautions
The following precautions are provided to prevent harm or injury to
yourself and others. 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.
Warnings:
To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, explosions, and electrical shock,
follow the safeguards below:
• Do not use any batteries, power sources, or accessories not specified in the
Instruction Manual. Do not use any home-made or modified batteries, or the
product if it is damaged.
• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery. Do not apply heat or
solder to the battery. Do not expose the battery to fire or water. Do not subject the
battery to strong physical shock.
• Do not insert the battery’s plus and minus ends incorrectly.
• Do not recharge the battery in temperatures outside the allowable charging
(working) temperature range. Also, do not exceed the recharge time indicated in
the Instruction Manual.
• Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera,
accessories, connecting cables, etc.
When disposing of a battery, insulate the electrical contacts with tape. Contact with
other metallic objects or batteries may cause a fire or an explosion.
If excessive heat, smoke, or fumes are emitted when recharging the battery,
immediately unplug the battery charger from the power outlet to stop recharging.
Otherwise, it may cause a fire, heat damage, or electrical shock.
If the battery leaks, changes color, deforms, or emits smoke or fumes, remove it
immediately. Be careful not to get burned in the process. It may cause a fire,
electrical shock or burns if you keep using it.
Prevent any battery leakage from contacting your eyes, skin, and clothing. It can
cause blindness or skin problems. If the battery leakage comes in contact with your
eyes, skin, or clothing, flush the affected area with lots of clean water without rubbing
it. See a physician immediately.
Do not leave any cords near a heat source. It can deform the cord or melt the
insulation and cause a fire or electrical shock.
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. Using a tripod is
recommended for people with circulation problems or very sensitive skin, or when
using the camera in very hot places.
Do not fire the flash at anyone driving a car or other vehicle. It may cause an accident.
Follow the warnings below. Otherwise, death or
serious injuries may result.
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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. This is to prevent an
explosion or a fire.
If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts,
do not touch the exposed internal parts. There is a possibility of an electrical shock.
Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause
electrical shock.
Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the camera or
lens. Doing so may damage your vision.
Keep equipment out of the reach of children and infants, including when in use. Straps
or cords may accidentally cause choking, electrical shock, or injury. Choking or injury
may also occur if a child or infant accidentally swallows a camera part or accessory. If
a child or infant swallows a part or accessory, consult a physician immediately.
Do not use or store the equipment in dusty or humid places. Likewise, keep the battery
away from metallic items and store it with its protective cover attached to prevent
short-circuit. This is to prevent fire, excessive heat, electrical shock, and burns.
Before using the camera inside an airplane or hospital, check if it is allowed.
Electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the plane’s
instruments or the hospital’s medical equipment.
To prevent a fire and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below:
• Always insert the power plug all the way in.
• Do not handle a power plug with wet hands.
• When unplugging a power plug, grasp and pull the plug instead of the cord.
• Do not scratch, cut, or excessively bend the cord or put a heavy object on the
cord. Also, do not twist or tie the cords.
• Do not connect too many power plugs to the same power outlet.
• Do not use a cord whose wire is broken or insulation is damaged.
Unplug the power plug periodically and clean off the dust around the power outlet
with a dry cloth. If the surrounding is dusty, humid, or oily, the dust on the power
outlet may become moist and short-circuit the outlet, causing a fire.
Do not connect the battery directly to an electrical outlet or a car’s cigarette lighter
outlet. The battery may leak, generate excessive heat or explode, causing fire,
burns, or injuries.
A thorough explanation of how to use the product by an adult is required when the
product is used by children. Supervise children while they are using the product.
Incorrect usage may result in electrical shock or injury.
Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera in the sun without the lens cap
attached. Otherwise, the lens may concentrate the sun’s rays and cause a fire.
Do not cover or wrap the product with a cloth. Doing so may trap heat within and
cause the casing to deform or catch fire.
Be careful not to get the camera wet. If you drop the product in the water or if water
or metal get inside the product, promptly remove the battery. This is to prevent fire,
electrical shock, and burns.
Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the product.
Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard.
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Safety Precautions
Cautions:
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.
Do not carry the camera around when it is attached to a tripod. Doing so may cause
an injury or an accident. Also make sure the tripod is sturdy enough to support the
camera and lens.
Do not leave the product in a low-temperature environment for an extended period of
time. The product will become cold and may cause injury when touched.
Do not fire the flash near the eyes. It may hurt the eyes.
Follow the cautions below. Otherwise, physical injury
or property damage may result.
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Handling Precautions
Camera Care
This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical
shock.
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.
Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such
as a magnet or electric motor. Also, avoid using or leaving the camera near
anything emitting strong radio waves, such as a large antenna. Strong
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.
Do not leave the camera in excessive heat, such as in a car in direct
sunlight.
The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to
disassemble the camera yourself.
Do not block the built-in flash or mirror operation with your finger, etc. Doing
so may cause a malfunction.
Use only a commercially-available blower to blow away dust when it adheres
to the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, focusing screen, etc. Do not use
cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean the camera body or lens. For
stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest Canon Service Center.
Do not touch the camera’s electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to
prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts may cause camera
misoperation.
If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room,
condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent
condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to
the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.
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Handling Precautions
If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid
damaging the camera. If there is condensation, remove the lens, card and
battery from the camera, and wait until condensation has evaporated before
using the camera.
If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery
and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the
camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to
check that the camera is still working.
Avoid storing the camera where there are chemicals that result in rust and
corrosion such as in a chemical lab.
If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions
before using it. 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.
If you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, or movie shooting for a
prolonged period, the camera may become hot. This is not a malfunction.
If there is a bright light source inside or outside the image area, ghosting
may occur.
LCD Monitor
Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision
technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there may be a few dead pixels
displaying only black or red, etc. among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels.
Dead pixels are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.
If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occur
where you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is only
temporary and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days.
The LCD monitor display may seem slow in low temperatures, or look black
in high temperatures. It will return to normal at room temperature.
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Handling Precautions
Contacts
Cards
To protect the card and its recorded data, note the following:
Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject it to excessive force,
physical shock, or vibration.
Do not touch the card’s electronic contacts with your fingers or anything
metallic.
Do not affix any stickers, etc., on the card.
Do not store or use the card near anything that has a strong magnetic field,
such as a TV set, speakers, or magnets. Also avoid places prone to having
static electricity.
Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
Store the card in a case, etc.
Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
Lens
After detaching the lens from the camera, put down the lens
with the rear end up and attach the rear lens cap to avoid
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
Smudges Adhering to the Front of the Sensor
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.
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Nomenclature
Red-eye
reduction/
Self-timer lamp
(p.106/103)
Mode Dial (p.30)
Power switch (p.39)
<D> Flash button
(p.104)
<6> Main Dial
Shutter button
(p.47)
Grip
Mirror (p.204)
Contacts (p.25)
Lens mount
Lens lock pin
Built-in flash/AF-assist beam emitter
(p.104/100)
EF Lens mount index (p.44)
EF-S Lens mount index (p.44)
Flash sync contacts
Hot shoe (p.272)
Microphone
(p.160, 178)
<V> Focal plane
mark (p.69)
Speaker
(p.218)
Strap mount
(p.33)
p (N-Mark)*
Terminal cover
Lens release button
(p.45)
Remote control terminal (p.271)
Digital terminal (p.242, 317)
HDMI mini OUT terminal (p.226)
Body cap (p.44)
* Used for wireless connections via the NFC function.
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Nomenclature
<A> Live View shooting/
Movie shooting button (p.140/160)