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Exploring and
Setting Up
the EOS Rebel
XS/1000D
O
ne of the fi rst steps in photography is learning the
camera so thoroughly that you can operate it with no
hesitation and without hunting for controls. By knowing the
camera and lens controls well, you can make adjustments
instinctively and confi dently so that you don't miss getting the
shots you want.
The simple design of the EOS Rebel XS/1000D makes master-
ing it both easy and fun; yet despite the simplicity, the camera
off ers full-function features for exceptional creative control.
Internally, Canon's 210.1-megapixel CMOS (complementary
metal-oxide semiconductor) sensor and the DIGIC III Image
Processor deliver dependably vivid, crisp images, especially at
the highest image-quality settings.
Anatomy of the EOS Rebel
XS/1000D
Many of the Rebel XS/1000D's controls are within a fi nger's
reach for quick adjustment as you're shooting. Less frequently
used functions are accessible only through the menus. The
following sections help you to explore and master the
XS/1000D controls.
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C H A P T E R
In This Chapter
Anatomy of the EOS
Rebel XS/1000D
Setting up the EOS
Rebel XS/1000D

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Summary of Contents for Canon EOS Rebel XS/1000D

  • Page 1 The simple design of the EOS Rebel XS/1000D makes master- ing it both easy and fun; yet despite the simplicity, the camera off ers full-function features for exceptional creative control.
  • Page 2 Part I Using the EOS Rebel XS/1000D Front camera controls Depth of Field Preview button. Press this button to stop down, or The front of the camera has controls and adjust, the lens diaphragm — the connections that you’ll use often, including opening at the back of the lens —...
  • Page 3 Chapter 1 Exploring and Setting Up the EOS Rebel XS/1000D EF lens mount index Red-eye reduction/Self-timer lamp EF-S lens mount index Shutter button Built-in flash Flash pop-up button Grip/battery Lens mount Contacts Lens release button compartment Mirror Depth-of-field preview button EOS XS/1000D front camera controls from 100 to 1600.
  • Page 4 Part I Using the EOS Rebel XS/1000D Shutter button Flash button Main dial ISO speed button Power switch Built-in flash Flash Sync contacts Mode dial EOS XS/1000D top camera controls Rear camera controls Mode dial fi rst to see if you’re...
  • Page 5 Chapter 1 Exploring and Setting Up the EOS Rebel XS/1000D Dioptric adjustment Focal plane mark Camera setting/display on/off Aperture/Exposure Compensation button Menu button Viewfinder AE lock/FE lock/ Index/Reduce button AF point selection/ enlarge button Print share/White Balance button Metering mode...
  • Page 6 Part I Using the EOS Rebel XS/1000D frames; or four RAW +Large/Fine this button when you want to print JPEG frames per burst. You can also images on the SD/SDHC card use this button to select one of the directly to a compatible printer.
  • Page 7: Viewfi Nder Display

    Chapter 1 Exploring and Setting Up the EOS Rebel XS/1000D Set button. Press this button to Remote Control terminal. Use the confi rm changes you make on the Remote Control terminal to con- camera menus, and to display sub- nect the optional Remote Switch menus.
  • Page 8 Part I Using the EOS Rebel XS/1000D Drive mode Exposure level (also shows Exposure compensation Shooting amount and AEB level) mode Aperture Shutter speed 1/4000 F5.6 – ISO sensitivity setting White balance setting ONE SHOT Autofocus mode Shots remaining, shots remaining during...
  • Page 9 Chapter 1 Exploring and Setting Up the EOS Rebel XS/1000D Focusing ring Zoom ring Filter mounting thread Zoom setting Distance scale Focus mode switch Image stabilizer switch Lens controls Image Stabilization (IS) corrects Distance scale and infi nity com- vibrations at any angle when hand- pensation mark.
  • Page 10 “mess up” the camera or the pictures you’re getting, or that you’ll forget how to reset the camera if you don’t like the changes you’ve made. Canon provides a reset option, which means that you can revert to the original camera settings to have a fresh start at any time.
  • Page 11: Setting The Date And Time

    Chapter 1 Exploring and Setting Up the EOS Rebel XS/1000D never on your computer. However, be sure down cross key to select Shoot w/o card. Press the Set button, that you off -load all images to the computer press the down cross key to before you format the card because format- select Off...
  • Page 12 Part I Using the EOS Rebel XS/1000D Rebel XS/1000D. Table 1.1 explains the Press the right cross key to move options that you can choose from. to the Day fi eld. Repeat Steps 3 to 5 to change the With the high-quality images that the remaining fi...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 Exploring and Setting Up the EOS Rebel XS/1000D Image Quality Approximate Image Size in Pixels (approximate File Sizes in number of images stored on a 2GB Megabytes SD/SDHC card) (MB) 1936 × 1288 (999) S (Small) JPEG (Jagged 0.7MB...
  • Page 14 RAW fi le, and you also image-editing program, you must view and want a JPEG image to quickly post on a Web convert RAW fi les using the Canon’s Digital site or to send in e-mail. Photo Professional program or other pro-...
  • Page 15: Changing Fi Le Numbering

    Chapter 1 Exploring and Setting Up the EOS Rebel XS/1000D The image-quality settings depend on the Press the Set button. shooting mode you choose. In Basic Zone Turn the Mode dial to a Creative shooting modes such as Portrait, Landscape, Zone mode.
  • Page 16 Part I Using the EOS Rebel XS/1000D the card. If you want to continue bering returns to Continuous or continuous numbering, insert only Auto reset, based on what you formatted/empty SD/SDHC cards used previously. The Manual reset into the camera. The advantage of option is handy if you want the continuous numbering is that fi...