Canon T6i Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Canon DSLR Basic Operating Instructions

(This is for a T6i model, but other Canon DSLR’s will have

similar settings)

Power & Shooting Mode settings

● Power switch should be set to movie mode = camera icon.

● Shooting mode should be set to M for manual on the mode dial.

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Recording Mode settings & SD Card Format

● Go to the main menu, then to movie record size. Set it to the 1920x1080 resolution,

23.98P fps (frames per second) frame rate.

● The go to the menu, and set picture style. Generally, set to either N for neutral or

S for standard. Neutral will be a flat image. Standard will be more saturated.

● Insert an SD card into the slot on the right side of the camera. Go to the menu, then

to format card. Click OK. Do this every time when using a NEW card. This
function deletes all data and footage from the card, leaving it completely blank for
new recordings.

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ISO and White Balance Settings

● The ISO selects the sensitivity of the image sensor and is set by pressing the ISO

button which brings up a menu of numbers from 100 to 6400. 100 or 200 are
typical ISO settings for sunny exteriors. Interiors would likely require a higher
setting like 400 or 800. Try to keep the ISO at no more than 800. Settings higher
than 400-800 introduce visual noise to the picture. Also avoid using the AUTO
function, as it will likely push the ISO past 800 causing a noisy picture.

● White balance is the next thing to set. It can be set a couple of ways: a Quick

White Balance Preset, or a Custom White Balance setting.

○ Quick WB Preset

■ First select the quick control button on the back of the camera & then

select an appropriate preset white balance for the lighting condition
for which you’re shooting, using the touch screen.