Changing the Camera's Default Settings to Use Live View Shooting (Still Photos and Movies) (EOS REBEL T6 / EOS 1300D)

You can shoot while viewing the image on the camera's LCD monitor. This is called "Live View shooting".

This article explains how to change the focus mode during Live View shooting. For details on how to use Live View shooting easily with the default settings, refer to the related information.

Note that the shooting procedure is slightly different for still photos and movies. To shoot still photos, refer to the instructions for still photos. To shoot movies, refer to the instructions for movies.

Part I Preparing for Live View Shooting

1. Set the camera's power switch to ⋖ON⋗.

2. Turn the mode dial.

To shoot a movie, set ⋖ ⋗ (movie shooting mode).

To focus on the subject using AF (autofocus), go to Part II. To focus on the subject using MF (manual focus) go toPart III . The procedures in Part II and Part III apply to both still photo shooting and movie shooting.

Part II Switching the AF Method

3. Set the lens's focus mode switch to ⋖AF⋗.

4. Check that the camera is prepared to shoot, and then press the ⋖MENU⋗ button.

5. Select the menu tab with the ⋖ ⋗ cross keys.

To shoot still photos, select the [ ] tab, and then set [Live View shoot.] to [Enable].

*In Basic Zone modes, these menu options are displayed under the [ ] tab.

To shoot a movie, select the [ ] tab.

6. Select [AF method], then press ⋖ ⋗.

7. Select the AF method item, then press ⋖ ⋗.

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8. Select the image-recording quality for still photos or the recording size for movies.

When shooting still photos, select [Image quality] under the [ ] tab, then press ⋖ ⋗ and select an image quality on the screen shown.

When shooting movies, select [Movie rec. size] under the [ ] tab, then press ⋖ ⋗ and select an image size and frame rate on the screen shown. The frame rate switches automatically depending on the [ : Video system] setting.

For details about image-recording quality for still photos and recording size and frame rate for movies, refer to the Instruction Manual included with the camera.

9. Press the ⋖ ⋗ (Live View shooting/Movie shooting) button when shooting still photos, or the ⋖MENU⋗ button when shooting movies, to exit the menu. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor.

Still Photo Shooting

Movie Shooting

Proceed to one of the following procedures, depending on which AF method you select.

Part II-1 Focusing with AF (FlexiZone - Single)
Part II-2 Focusing with AF (Face detection Live Mode)
Part II-3 Focusing with AF (Quick mode)

Part II-1 Focusing with AF (FlexiZone - Single)

With [FlexiZone - Single], the image sensor is used to focus. Although AF is possible with the Live View image displayed, the AF operation will take longer than with [Quick mode].

Also, achieving focus may be more difficult than with [Quick mode].

[FlexiZone - Single] is selected in default settings.

10. Move the AF point.

Use the ⋖ ⋗ cross keys to move the AF point to where you want to focus. (It cannot be moved to the edge of the screen.)

Press ⋖ ⋗ to return the AF point to the center. (If C.Fn-9 is set, hold down the ⋖ / ⋗ button and press ⋖ ⋗.)

11. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. (Hold the button at the halfway point.)

Go to Part IV.

Part II-2 Focusing with AF (Face detection Live Mode)

With [ (Face detection) Live Mode ], the camera detects and focuses on human faces with the same AF method as [FlexiZone - Single]. Have the person whose picture you want to take face the camera.

10. Focus on the subject's face.

When a face is detected, [ ] will appear over the face to be focused on.

If multiple faces are detected, [ ] will be displayed. Use the ⋖ ⋗ ⋖ ⋗ keys to move the [ ] frame over the face you want to focus on.

11. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus on the face covered by the [ ] frame.

If a face cannot be detected, the AF point [ ] will be displayed and AF will be executed at the center.

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Cautions When Shooting with [ (Face detection) Live Mode ]

If the subject's face is significantly out of focus, face detection will not be possible. If the lens enables manual focusing even while the lens's focus mode switch is set to ⋖AF⋗, turn the focusing ring to attain rough focus. The face will then be detected and [ ] will be displayed.

An object other than a human face may be detected as a face.

Face detection will not work if the face is very small or large in the picture, too bright or too dark, in profile or at an angle, or partially hidden.

The [ ] may cover only part of the face.

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When you press ⋖ ⋗, the AF mode will switch to [FlexiZone - Single]. You can press the ⋖ ⋗ cross keys to move the AF point. Press ⋖ ⋗ again to return to [ (Face detection) Live Mode ]. (If C.Fn-9 is set, hold down the ⋖ / ⋗ button and press ⋖ ⋗.)

Since AF is not possible with a face detected near the edge of the picture, the [ ] will be grayed out. Then if you press the shutter button halfway, the center AF point [ ] will be used to focus.

Go to Part IV.

Part II-3 Focusing with AF (Quick mode)

For [Quick Mode], the dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF, using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting.

Although you can focus on the target subject quickly, the Live View image will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation.

You can use nine AF points to focus (automatic selection). You can also select one AF point to focus and focus only on the area covered by that AF point (manual selection).

10. The small boxes on the screen are the AF points , and the larger box is the magnifying frame .

11. Press the ⋖ ⋗ button to display the Quick Control screen. The settable functions will be displayed on the left of the screen.

12. Select an AF point. Press the ⋖ ⋗ ⋖ ⋗ keys to make the AF point selectable, and then turn the ⋖ ⋗ dial to select the AF point.

13. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. (Keep the button held down.)

14. The Live View image will turn off, the reflex mirror will go back down, and AF will be executed. (No picture is taken.)

Go to Part IV.

Part III Focusing with MF (Manual Focus)

You can magnify the image and focus precisely with manual focus.

3. After procedures 1 through 2, set the lens's focus mode switch to ⋖MF⋗.

4. To shoot still photos, press the ⋖ ⋗ (Live View shooting/Movie shooting) button while the camera is ready to shoot. To shoot movies, set the camera's Mode Dial to a ⋖ ⋗ (Movie mode).

5. The image will appear on the LCD monitor.

Turn the lens focusing ring to focus roughly.

6. Use the ⋖ ⋗ cross keys to move the magnifying frame to the position where you want to focus.

Press ⋖ ⋗ to return the magnifying frame to the center. (If C.Fn-9 is set, hold down the ⋖ / ⋗ button and press ⋖ ⋗.)

7. Press the ⋖ ⋗ (magnify) button to magnify the frame.

Each time you press the ⋖ ⋗ button, the magnification of the image will change in the following sequence:

Normal view -⋗ approx. 5x -⋗ approx. 10x -⋗ Normal view

8. While looking at the magnified image on the LCD monitor, turn the lens's focusing ring to focus manually.

AE lock

Magnified area position

Magnification

9. After achieving focus, press the ⋖ ⋗ (magnify) button to return to the normal view and check the composition.

Part IV Taking the Picture

After achieving focus in Part II and Part III, take a picture.

To shoot a still photo, press the shutter button completely.

During movie shooting, press the ⋖ ⋗ button.

To stop shooting the movie, press the ⋖ ⋗ button again.

While the movie is being shot, the [ ] mark will be displayed on the upper right of the screen.

General Live View Shooting Cautions

Be sure to observe the following cautions during Live View shooting.

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Live View Image

Under low- or bright-light conditions, the Live View image may not reflect the brightness of the captured image.

Even if a low ISO speed is set, noise may be noticeable in the displayed Live View image under low light. However, when you shoot, the image recorded will have less noise. (The image quality of the Live View image is different from that of the recorded image.)

If the light source (illumination) within the image changes, the screen may flicker. If this happens, exit Live View shooting and resume Live View shooting under the actual light source.

If you point the camera in a different direction, it may throw off the Live View image's correct brightness momentarily. Wait until the brightness level stabilizes before shooting.

If there is a very bright light source in the image, the bright area may appear black on the LCD monitor. However, the actual captured image will correctly show the bright area.

In low light, if you set the [ : LCD brightness] to a bright setting, noise or irregular colors may appear in the Live View image. However, the noise or irregular colors will not be recorded in the captured image.

When you magnify the image, the image sharpness may look more pronounced than in the actual image.

Custom Functions

During Live View shooting, certain Custom Function settings will not take effect.

For details on Custom Function settings, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the camera.

Lens and Flash

During Live View shooting, focus preset for super telephoto lenses cannot be used.

FE lock will not work if the built-in flash or an external Speedlite is used. Modeling flash will not work if an external Speedlite is used.

Image Quality

When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (such as dots of light and banding) may become noticeable.

Shooting in high temperatures may cause noise and irregular colors in the image.

If Live View shooting is used continuously for a prolonged period, the camera's internal temperature may rise, and image quality may deteriorate. Always exit Live View shooting when you are not shooting.

If you shoot a long exposure while the camera's internal temperature is high, image quality may deteriorate. Exit Live View shooting and wait a few minutes before shooting again.

White [ ] and Red [ ] Internal Temperature Warning Icons

If the camera's internal temperature increases due to prolonged Live View shooting or under a high ambient temperature, a white [ ] or red [ ] icon will appear.

The white [ ] icon indicates that the image quality of still photos will deteriorate. It is recommended that you temporarily exit Live View shooting and allow the camera to cool down before shooting again.

The red [ ] icon indicates that the Live View shooting will soon stop automatically. If this happens, you will not be able to shoot again until the camera's internal temperature decreases. Exit the Live View shooting or turn off the power and let the camera rest for a while.

Using Live View shooting at a high temperature for a prolonged period will cause the [ ] or [ ] icon to appear earlier. When you are not shooting, always turn off the camera.

If the camera's internal temperature is high, the quality of images shot with high ISO speed or long exposure may deteriorate even just before the white [ ] icon is displayed.

Shooting Results

If you take the picture in magnified view, the exposure may not come out as desired. Return to the normal view before taking the picture. In magnified view, the shutter speed and aperture will be displayed in orange. Even if you take the picture in magnified view, the image area for the normal view will be captured.

If you use a TS-E lens (except the TS-E17mm f/4L or TS-E24mm f/3.5L II) and shift or tilt the lens or use an Extension Tube, the standard exposure may not be obtained or an irregular exposure may result.　

Notes for [FlexiZone - Single] and [ Live Mode]

AF Operation

Focusing will take longer than with [Quick mode].

Even when focus is achieved, pressing the shutter button halfway will focus again.

You cannot focus on a moving subject continuously.

The image brightness may change during and after the AF operation.

If the light source (illumination) changes while the Live View image is displayed, the screen may flicker and focusing may be difficult. If this happens, exit Live View shooting and perform AF under the actual light source under which you are shooting.

Magnified View

When [FlexiZone - Single] is set and you press the ⋖ ⋗ button, the area covered by the AF point will be magnified. Press the shutter button halfway to focus in the magnified view.This is effective when the camera is attached to a tripod and you need to attain very precise focus. If focusing is difficult in magnified view, return to the normal display and use AF. Note that the AF speed differs between the normal and magnified views.

If you magnify the view after focusing with [FlexiZone - Single] in the normal view, precise focus may not be achieved.

If [ Live Mode] is set, magnified view is not possible.

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