Canon  EOS 1100D Basic Instruction Manual
Hide thumbs Also See for CANON EOS 1100D:

Advertisement

Basic Instruction Manual
This basic manual covers only the most basic operations.
For other features and more details, see the Camera
ENGLISH
Instruction Manual
pdf file in the DVD-ROM.

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for Canon CANON EOS 1100D

  • Page 1 Basic Instruction Manual This basic manual covers only the most basic operations. For other features and more details, see the Camera ENGLISH Instruction Manual pdf file in the DVD-ROM.
  • Page 2: Introduction

    After shooting, playback and check whether the images 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 3: Instruction Manuals

    Instruction Manuals This Basic Instruction Manual only explains the camera’s basic operations and functions. For more detailed instructions, advanced shooting and playback procedures, printing photos, Custom Functions, and more, see the Camera Instruction Manual (PDF) on the EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk (DVD-ROM). The EOS 1100D’s instruction manuals consist of the following: Camera Instruction Manual and Software Instruction Manual DVD-ROM Contents...
  • Page 4: In The Box

    Item Check List Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. Battery Pack Battery Charger Camera LP-E10 LC-E10/LC-E10E* (with eyecup and body cap) (with protective cover) Wide Strap Interface Cable EW-200D EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk XXX...
  • Page 5: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this Manual <6> : Indicates the Main Dial. <V> <U> : Indicates the <S> cross keys. <0> : Indicates the setting button. 0, 9, 7, 8 : Indicates that the respective function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Instruction Manuals ................... 3 Item Check List....................4 Conventions Used in this Manual ..............5 Handling Precautions ..................8 Quick Start Guide .................... 10 Nomenclature ....................12 Getting Started Charging the Battery ..................20 Installing and Removing the Battery and Card ..........22 Turning on the Power ..................
  • Page 7 Contents Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) A Shooting with the LCD Monitor ..............56 Changing the Autofocus Mode.................59 MF: Focusing Manually ..................64 Shooting Movies k Shooting Movies ..................66 Image Playback x Image Playback..................70 k Playing Movies...................71 Software Start Guide Software Start Guide..................74 EOS Camera Instruction Manuals ..............77 Safety Warnings....................79...
  • Page 8: Handling Precautions

    The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.
  • Page 9: Lcd Monitor

    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 10: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Insert the battery. (p.22) To charge the battery, see page 20. Insert the card. (p.22) With the card’s label facing toward the camera back, insert it into the slot. Attach the lens. (p.29) White index Red index Align the lens’...
  • Page 11 Quick Start Guide Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full Auto). (p.42) All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. Focus the subject. (p.33) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus the subject.
  • Page 12: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature Built-in flash/AF-assist beam Mode Dial (p.16) Power switch (p.25) EF Lens mount index (p.29) EF-S Lens mount index (p.29) <D> Flash button Flash-sync contacts Hot shoe <6> Main Dial <V> Focal plane mark (p.51) Shutter button Strap mount (p.33) (p.19) Microphone Red-eye...
  • Page 13 Nomenclature <O/L> Aperture/Exposure <B> Display button compensation button/ (p.38,58,67,70) Erase button <A/I> AE lock/ Dioptric adjustment knob (p.32) FE lock button/Index/ Reduce button Eyecup Viewfinder eyepiece <S/u> AF point selection button/ Magnify button Speaker (p.71) LCD monitor (p.34) DC cord hole <A>...
  • Page 14: Shooting Settings Display

    Nomenclature Shooting Settings Display Shutter speed c Main Dial pointer Aperture Shooting mode Exposure level Auto Lighting Optimizer indicator ISO speed Exposure compensation Highlight tone priority amount y Flash exposure AEB range compensation 0 External flash Picture Style exposure compensation AF mode Raise built-in flash One-Shot AF...
  • Page 15: Viewfinder Information

    Nomenclature Viewfinder Information AF point activation indicator < > AF point activation indicator < > AF points Focusing screen <Z> ISO speed <2> White balance correction <A> AE lock/ <o> Focus AEB in-progress confirmation light Max. burst <D> Flash-ready <0> Monochrome shooting Improper FE lock warning ISO speed...
  • Page 16 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. : Program AE s : Shutter-priority AE f : Aperture-priority AE : Manual exposure 8: Automatic depth-of-field AE Basic Zone...
  • Page 17 Nomenclature Lens Lens without a distance scale Focusing ring (p.64) Focus mode switch (p.29) Zoom ring (p.30) Zoom position index (p.30) Hood mount Filter thread (front of lens) Image Stabilizer switch (p.31) Contacts (p.9) Lens mount index (p.29)
  • Page 18 Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E10 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E10 (p.20). Power plug Charge lamp Full-charge lamp Battery pack slot This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21 3 sec. Do not charge any battery other than a Battery Pack LP-E10. The Battery Pack LP-E10 is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with an incompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction or accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable.
  • Page 22: 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. The card (sold separately) can be an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card. The captured images are recorded onto the card. Make sure the card’s write-protect switch is set upward to enable writing/erasing.
  • Page 23: Remove The Battery

    Installing and Removing the Battery and Card After opening the card/battery compartment cover, be careful not to push it back further. Otherwise, the hinge might break. The number of possible shots depends on the remaining capacity of the card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc. Setting [1 Release shutter without card] to [Disable] will prevent you from forgetting to insert a card ( Removing the Battery/Card...
  • Page 24 Installing and Removing the Battery and Card When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are being written to or read by the card, being erased, or data is being transferred. When the access lamp is lit or blinking, do not open the card/battery compartment cover and never do any of the following.
  • Page 25: Turning On The Power

    Turning on the Power If the date/time setting screen appears when you turn on the power switch, see page 27 to set the date/time. <1> : The camera turns on. <2> : The camera turns off and does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera.
  • Page 26: Checking The Battery Level

    Turning on the Power z Checking the Battery Level When the power switch is set to <1>, the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels: z : Battery level is OK. x : Battery level is less than half full.
  • Page 27: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time has been reset, the Date/Time setting screen will appear. Follow steps 3 and 4 to set the date/time. Note that the date/time appended to recorded images will be based on this date/time setting.
  • Page 28: Selecting The Interface Language

    Selecting the Interface Language Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen. Under the [6] tab, select [LanguageK]. Press the <U> key to select the [6] tab. Press the <V> key to select [Language ] (the fourth item from the top), then press <0>.
  • Page 29: Attaching And Detaching A Lens

    Attaching and Detaching a Lens Attaching a Lens Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows. Attach the lens. White index Align the lens’ red or white index with the camera’s index matching the same color.
  • Page 30: Detaching The Lens

    Attaching and Detaching a Lens About Zooming To zoom, 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 slightly. Detaching the Lens While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by...
  • Page 31: About The Lens Image Stabilizer

    About the Lens Image Stabilizer When you use the IS lens’ built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is corrected to obtain a sharper shot. The procedure explained here is based on the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens as an example. * IS stands for Image Stabilizer.
  • Page 32: Adjusting Viewfinder Clarity

    Basic Operation Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob left or right until the nine AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, sold separately) is recommended.
  • Page 33: 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 34: Menu Operations

    Menu Operations With menus, you can set various functions such as the image-recording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use the <M> button, <S> cross keys, and <0> button on the camera back to operate the menus. <0>...
  • Page 35 3 Menu Operations Menu Setting Procedure Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen. Select a tab. Press the <U> key to select a menu tab. Select the desired item. Press the <V> key to select the item, then press <0>.
  • Page 36: Formatting The Card

    Formatting the Card If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with the camera. When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep.
  • Page 37 3 Formatting the Card Execute [Format] 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 ( About Low-level Formatting Do low-level formatting if the card’s recording or reading speed seems slow or if you want to totally erase all data in the card.
  • Page 38: Shooting Settings

    Switching the LCD Monitor Display The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu screen, captured images, etc. Shooting Settings When you turn on the power switch, the shooting settings will be displayed. When you press the shutter button halfway, the display will turn off.
  • Page 39: Feature Guide

    Feature Guide The Feature guide is a simple description of the respective function or option. It is displayed when you change the shooting mode or use the Quick Control screen to set a shooting function, Live View shooting, movie shooting, or playback. When you select a function or option on the Quick Control screen, the Feature guide description is displayed.
  • Page 41: Basic Shooting

    Basic Shooting This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results. With Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot and the camera sets everything automatically (p.54). Also, to prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, major shooting settings cannot be changed in fully-automatic modes.
  • Page 42: Fully Automatic Shooting

    1 Fully Automatic Shooting Set the Mode Dial to <1>. Aim any AF point over the AF point subject. All the AF points will be used to focus, and generally the closest object will be focused. Aiming the center AF point over the subject will make focusing easier.
  • Page 43 1 Fully Automatic Shooting The focus confirmation light <o> blinks and focus is not achieved. Aim the AF point over an area having good contrast, then press the shutter button halfway (p.33). If you are too close to the subject, move away and try again.
  • Page 44: Full Auto Techniques

    1 Full Auto Techniques 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 <1> (Full Auto) mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked. You can then recompose the shot and press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
  • Page 45: Disabling Flash

    7 Disabling Flash In places where flash photography is prohibited, use the <7> (Flash Off) mode. This mode is also effective for capturing the particular ambience of a scene, such as candlelight scenes. Shooting Tips Prevent camera shake if the numeric display in the viewfinder blinks.
  • Page 46: C Creative Auto Shooting

    C Creative Auto Shooting Unlike the <1> Full Auto mode where the camera sets everything, the <C> Creative Auto mode enables you to easily change the depth of field, drive mode, and flash firing. You can also choose the ambience you want to convey in your images. The default setting is the same as the <1>...
  • Page 47 C Creative Auto Shooting Shutter speed Aperture ISO speed Battery check Possible shots Image-recording quality Pressing the <Q> button enables you to set the following: (1) Shoot by ambience selection You can set the ambience you want to convey in your images. Press the <U>...
  • Page 48 C Creative Auto Shooting (3) Drive mode/Flash firing When you press <0>, the drive mode or flash firing setting screens will appear. Set as desired, then press <0> to finalize the setting and return to the Quick Control screen. Drive mode: Press the <U> key or turn the <6> dial to set it as desired.
  • Page 49: 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 the hair look softer than with the <1> (Full Auto) mode. Shooting Tips The further the distance between the subject and background, the better.
  • Page 50: Shooting Landscapes

    3 Shooting Landscapes Use the <3> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery, night scenes, or to have everything in focus from near to far. The greens and blues also become more vivid and the image sharper than with <1> (Full Auto). Shooting Tips With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end.
  • Page 51: Shooting Close-Ups

    4 Shooting Close-ups When you want to photograph 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 the flower, etc., stand out better. Move to the subject as close as possible.
  • Page 52: Shooting Moving Subjects

    5 Shooting Moving Subjects To photograph a moving subject, whether it is a child running or a moving vehicle, use the <5> (Sports) mode. Shooting Tips Use a telephoto lens. Using a telephoto lens is recommended so you can shoot from afar. Use the center AF point to focus.
  • Page 53: Shooting Portraits At Night

    6 Shooting Portraits at Night To shoot someone at night and obtain a natural-looking exposure in the background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode. 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 54: Q Quick Control

    Q Quick Control In Basic Zone modes when the shooting Example: Portrait mode settings screen is displayed, you can press the <Q> button to display the Quick Control screen. The table below indicates the functions that can be set with the Quick Control screen in each Basic Zone mode.
  • Page 55: Shooting With The Lcd Monitor (Live View Shooting)

    Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) You can shoot while viewing the image 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 56: 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. Focus the subject.
  • Page 57: Enabling Live View Shooting

    A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Enabling Live View Shooting Set [Live View shoot.] to [Enable]. In Basic Zone modes, [Live View shoot.] will be displayed under [2], and in Creative Zone modes, it will be displayed under [z]. Battery Life with Live View Shooting [Approx. number of shots] Shooting Conditions Temperature No Flash...
  • Page 58 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor About the Information Display Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change. AF mode AF point (Quick mode) • d : Live mode Magnifying frame • c : Face detection Live mode Histogram •...
  • Page 59: Changing The Autofocus Mode

    Changing the Autofocus Mode Selecting the AF Mode The AF modes available are [Live mode], [u Live mode] (face detection, p.60), and [Quick mode] (p.62). If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>, magnify the image, and focus manually (p.64). Select the AF mode.
  • Page 60: Take The Picture

    Changing the Autofocus Mode Focus 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. If focus is not achieved, the AF point will turn orange.
  • Page 61 Changing the Autofocus Mode Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway and the camera will focus the face covered by the <p> frame. When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green and the beeper will sound. If focus is not achieved, the AF point will turn orange.
  • Page 62 Changing the Autofocus Mode Quick Mode: f The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF mode ), using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting. Although you can focus the target area quickly, the Live View image will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation.
  • Page 63 Changing the Autofocus Mode Focus the subject. Aim the AF points 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. When focus is achieved, the AF point which achieved focus will turn green and the Live View image will reappear.
  • Page 64: Mf: Focusing Manually

    MF: Focusing Manually You can magnify the image and focus precisely manually. Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. Turn the lens focusing ring to focus roughly. Move the magnifying frame. Press the <S> key to move the magnifying frame to the position where you want to focus.
  • Page 65: Shooting Movies

    Shooting Movies When you set the Mode Dial to <k>, you can shoot High- Definition (HD) movies. The movie recording format will be MOV. For other functions, more details, and cautions related to movie shooting, see the Camera Instruction Manual (PDF) on the EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk (DVD-ROM).
  • Page 66: Shooting Movies

    k Shooting Movies When you set the shooting mode to <k>, you can easily shoot High- Definition (HD) movies with autoexposure. When playing movies, connecting the camera to a TV set is recommended ( Set the Mode Dial to <k>. The reflex mirror will make a sound, then the image will appear on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 67 k Shooting Movies About the Information Display Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change. Movie shooting mode Frame rate Movie shooting remaining time/ AF mode Elapsed time • d : Live mode AF point (Quick mode) •...
  • Page 68 k Shooting Movies In the movie shooting mode, you cannot take a still photo even if you press the shutter button completely. During movie shooting, do not point the lens toward the sun. The sun’s heat can damage the camera’s internal components. A movie file is recorded each time you shoot a movie.
  • Page 69: Image Playback

    Image Playback This chapter explains the basic ways to playback images and movies. For other functions, more details, and cautions related to playback operations, see the Camera Instruction Manual (PDF) on the EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk (DVD-ROM). About images taken with another camera: The camera might not be able to properly display images captured with a different camera or edited with a computer or whose file name was changed.
  • Page 70: Image Playback

    x Image Playback Playback the image. When you press the <x> button, the last image captured will be displayed. Select an image. To view images starting with the last image, press the <Y> key. To view images starting with the first (oldest) image, press the <Z>...
  • Page 71: Playing Movies

    k Playing Movies Playback the image. Press the <x> button to display images. Select a movie. Press the <U> key to select a movie. On the single-image display, the <1s> icon displayed on the upper left indicates a movie. On the index display, the perforation on the left edge of the image indicates a movie.
  • Page 72 k Playing Movies Function 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 <U> 8 Slow motion key. The slow-motion speed is indicated on the upper right.
  • Page 73: Software Start Guide

    Software Start Guide This chapter explains how to view the PDF files on the EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk (DVD-ROM). It also gives an overview of the software on the EOS Solution Disk CD-ROM and explains how to install them on a personal computer.
  • Page 74: Software Start Guide

    Software Start Guide EOS Solution Disk EOS Solution Disk XXX This disk contains various software for EOS cameras. CEL-XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX Windows XXX XXX Mac OS X XXX XXX Communication Software for the Camera and Computer a EOS Utility You can download images (still images/movies) you have shot with the camera to your computer.
  • Page 75: Installing The Software

    Software Start Guide Installing the Software Compatible OS Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Check that the camera is not connected to your computer. Never connect the camera to your computer before you install the software. The software will not be installed correctly. Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD).
  • Page 76 Check that the camera is not connected to your computer. Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD). On your computer’s desktop, double-click and open the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click [Canon EOS Digital Installer]. Click [Install] to start installation. Follow the windows displayed for the rest of the installation procedure.
  • Page 77: Eos Camera Instruction Manuals

    Software Start Guide [WINDOWS] EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk XXX Copy the PDF Instruction Manuals contained on the disk to your computer. CEL-XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX Windows XXX XXX Mac OS X XXX XXX Insert the EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk (DVD) into the DVD-ROM drive of your computer.
  • Page 78 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended 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...
  • Page 79: Safety Warnings

    Safety Warnings Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage. Preventing Serious Injury or Death • To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this booklet.
  • Page 80 • Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the equipment. Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard. If the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center.
  • Page 81 Your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources. For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit www.canon-europe.com/environment. (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)
  • Page 82 4. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. 5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Canon may result in fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than by cord when disconnecting charger.
  • Page 84 CANON EUROPA N.V. PO Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, The Netherlands For your local Canon office, please refer to your warranty card or to www.canon-europe.com/Support The product and associated warranty are provided in European countries by Canon Europa N.V. This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of January 2011. For information on the camera’s compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduced after this...

Table of Contents