DANCE 345 - Canon SL3 Rebel Kit

Table of Contents

Equipment Overview

• Canon SL3 Rebel User Manual
• Canon SL3 Rebel Key Features
• What is included in the Canon SL3 Rebel Kit?
• Basic Settings Recommendations
• Recommended Use
• Basic Lens Care
• Changing a lens (optional)
• Repacking Camera Kit

Online Tutorials

Canon SL3 Key Features:

• 24.1MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
• DIGIC 8 Image Processor
• 3.0" 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
• UHD 4K24p Video and 4K Time-Lapse Movie
• 9-Point AF System; Dual Pixel CMOS AF
• ISO 100-25600, Up to 5 fps Shooting
• Built-In Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Canon SL3 Camera Kit:

1 x Canon SL3 Rebel Camera Body

1 x Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens

2 x LP-E17 Battery

1 x Canon LC-E17 Battery Charger

1 x SanDisk Extreme Pro 256GB Memory Card

1 x Canon RF-3 Body Cap

1 x Canon Eyecup EF

1 x EW-400D-N Neck Strap

Basic Setting Recommendations

Each Rebel camera is reformatted at check-out to reflect the below settings. Students should adjust settings depending on their filming needs. 

• Format: Students are advised to record in MOV/MP4, unless directed otherwise.
• Quality: FHD 1080p, 8bit, 100M, 29.97p
• Frame Rate: 29.97p
• Shutter Speed: 60 (or 1/60)
• Aperture: 9.0 (adjust for depth of field)
• ISO: 800 or lower
• WB: Students should manually set their white balance to the light at the time of filming. 

TIP: In general, beginner students are advised to properly expose images by changing the aperture, rather than the ISO and shutter speed. 

Recommended Use:

The Canon SL3 Rebel DSLR can be used with the following items:

• DANCE 345 - Tabletop Tripod
• DANCE 345 - JOBY GorillaPod Tripod
• DANCE 345 - Canon EF-S 10-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Lens
• DANCE 345 - Canon EF 75-300mm f/4 -5.6 Lens
• DANCE 345 - RODE Wireless GO Lav Mic Recorder Kit
• DANCE 345 - RODE VideoMic
• DANCE 345 - Camera Tripod with 3-Way Panhead
• DANCE 345 - LUME RGB Onboard Camera Light

Basic Lens Care

• Lenses are a very valuable part of the camera.
• Do NOT touch lens glass.
• NEVER change a lens with the camera on.
• If camera is not in immediate use, lens cap should remain on.
• Routine cleaning (performed by Multimedia Lab Manage) and proper lens care on set are essential.

Changing a lens (optional)

• Refer to: How to Attach a Camera Lens

Repacking the Camera Kit

• Please make sure to pack the camera kit exactly how it was upon checkout.
• Please pack the camera with the lens detached, items in plastic wraps and with all lens caps and body caps in place.
• This is very important for the long-term safety of the equipment.
• See photo for proper kit storage.