Canon EOS 300X User Manual

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INSTRUCTION  
MANUAL  
Contents  
Conventions Used in this Instruction manual .....................2  
Handling Cautions..............................................................4  
Nomenclature.....................................................................6  
Before You Start  
11  
1
Installing the Batteries ......................................................11  
Checking the Battery Level ..............................................12  
Mounting and Detaching a Lens.......................................13  
How the Shutter Button Works.........................................14  
=Loading and Unloading Film ........................................15  
¢Midroll Rewind......................................................16  
Fully Automatic Shooting  
17  
2
3
Since everything is automatic, all you do is press the  
shutter button.  
User-Controlled Shooting  
27  
You can set the desired shutter speed or aperture value to  
obtain the exposure you want. You take control of the  
camera.  
Reference  
49  
Symbols  
The Caution symbol alerts you to actions to prevent  
shooting problems.  
The Note symbol gives supplemental information.  
3
Handling Cautions  
Camera Care and Storage  
• The camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to  
physical shock.  
• The camera is not waterproof and should not be used in wet  
conditions or underwater. If the camera gets wet, take it to your  
nearest Canon dealer as soon as possible. If small amounts of  
water splash onto the camera, wipe it with a clean dry cloth. If the  
camera is exposed to salty air, wipe it thoroughly with a slightly  
damp cloth.  
• Do not leave the camera in places prone to excessive heat such as  
in a car on a sunny day. Excessive heat can cause the camera to  
malfunction.  
• The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to  
disassemble the camera.  
• Use only a blower brush to blow away any dust on the lens,  
eyepiece, mirror, focusing screen, film compartment, etc. Do not  
clean the camera body or lens with any cleaner containing an  
organic solvent. For stubborn dirt, consult your nearest Canon  
Service Center.  
• The shutter curtains are extremely thin. Use only a blower to clean  
them. Be careful not to blow air too forcefully on the shutter  
curtains. The shutter curtains can be easily deformed or damaged.  
Also, when loading and unloading film, be careful not to touch the  
shutter curtains.  
• Do not touch the electrical contacts with your fingers. Otherwise  
corrosion may develop on the contacts, resulting in improper  
camera operation.  
• If the camera is not to be used for an extended period, remove the  
battery. Store the camera in a well-ventilated, cool, dry place.  
During the storage period, press the shutter button to release the  
shutter a few times once in a while.  
• Avoid storing the camera in a laboratory, cabinet, etc., where  
corrosive chemicals are present.  
4
• If the camera has not been used for a prolonged period or if you  
will use the camera for an important event, check the operation of  
all the camera controls or take the camera to your nearest Canon  
Service Center.  
LCD Displays  
By their nature, LCD displays react more slowly at low  
temperatures, and may appear dark at high temperatures. The  
display will return to normal at room temperature.  
Batteries  
• Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery contacts to remove  
any fingerprints and smudges. This is to prevent faulty connections  
and corrosion.  
• Never disassemble or recharge the batteries. Also, never store a  
battery in high-temperature places or short circuit the battery  
contacts or toss a battery into a fire.  
• Although the batteries work well even at low temperatures, battery  
performance may decline slightly at freezing temperatures. In such  
a case, keep spare batteries warm in a pocket, etc., and use and  
warm the batteries alternately.  
How Low Battery Levels Affect Camera Operation  
On the LCD panel, if the <π> icon blinks or it is not displayed, a  
proper exposure can still be obtained as long as the shutter  
releases. However, when the battery level is low, film advance and  
auto rewind might stop midway or not work at all and <π> icon may  
blink on the LCD panel. After the batteries are replaced with new  
ones, film advance will be possible and film rewind can resume by  
pressing the <¢> button.  
Lens Electrical Contacts  
After detaching the lens from the camera, put  
Contacts  
on the lens caps or put down the lens with  
the rear end up to avoid scratching the lens  
surface and electrical contacts.  
5
Nomenclature  
• Reference page numbers are indicated by (p.∗∗).  
Red-eye reduction lamp  
Built-in flash /  
AF-assist beam  
(p.44/19)  
(p.22)  
Hot shoe  
<^> Film advance mode /  
Flash-sync contact  
Self-timer/*Remote control button  
(p.32/23/24)  
<M> Flash button  
(p.44)  
Mode Dial (p.10)  
<l> Main Dial  
<£ >  
Film plane  
mark  
Shutter button (p.14)  
Strap  
mount  
(p.7)  
*Remote control  
sensor / Self-timer/  
*Remote control  
lamp (p.24/23/24)  
Remote  
control  
terminal**  
Grip / Battery  
compartment  
(p.11)  
Lens release  
button (p.13)  
Depth-of-field  
preview button(p.42)  
Focus mode switch  
(p.13)  
Zooming ring  
Focusing ring (p.31)  
Body cap (p.13)  
* DATE Model only  
**For Remote Switch RS-60E3 (sold separately).  
6
Viewfinder eyepiece  
Eyecup (p.26)  
<4> AF mode/*SET button (p.28/26)  
< > Aperture set/Exposure  
compensation button (p.37/39)  
Film check  
window  
<j> AE lock/FE lock  
button (p.41/46)  
Back  
<3> AF point  
selection button  
(p.29)  
cover  
release  
lever  
AF point selection  
keys (p.29)  
(p.15)  
<\>  
LCD  
panel  
(p.8)  
Function button  
(p.22, 25, 26, 40,  
42, 43, 44, 47)  
<¢> Midroll  
rewind button  
(p.16)  
Tripod socket  
<6> LCD panel illumination  
Guide hole  
button  
Battery compartment  
cover release lever  
(p.11)  
Back cover  
Battery compartment  
cover (p.11)  
Attaching the Strap  
Pass the end of the strap through the  
camera’s strap mount from the bottom. Then  
pass it through the strap’s buckle as shown  
in the illustration. Pull the strap to make sure  
it does not slip out of the buckle.  
1
2
• The eyepiece cover is also attached to the  
strap. (p.24)  
3
4
Eyepiece cover  
7
Nomenclature  
LCD Panel  
Shutter speed  
<?> Manual focus  
Aperture value  
ISO film speed  
Date  
Red-eye reduction setting  
AEB amount  
Date  
FE lock  
DATE Model  
Shooting mode  
icon  
Date  
ISO film speed  
Red-eye reduction  
Beeper  
AF Mode  
Safety release lock  
Multiple exposures  
AEB  
 One-Shot AF  
 AI Focus AF  
 AI Servo AF  
Custom Function  
Battery level mark  
<>> Function pointer  
Frame counter  
Multiple-exposure setting  
Self-timer operation  
Remote control operation  
<=> Film mark  
Film advance mode  
<J> Single frame  
<H> Continuous  
shooting  
Custom Function icon  
<´> Self-timer/  
Exposure level indicator  
Exposure compensation amount  
AEB level  
Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator  
Film transport indicator  
Remote control  
Non-DATE Model  
• Pressing the <6> button  
illuminates the LCD panel.  
• The actual display will show only the  
applicable items.  
8
Viewfinder Information  
AF points (7)  
Focusing screen  
Superimposed display  
<n> Focus  
<j> AE lock / FE lock  
confirmation light  
AEB in progress  
Exposure level indicator  
<M> Flash-ready  
Improper FE lock  
warning  
Exposure compensation  
amount  
AEB level  
<|  
>
*High-speed sync  
(FP flash)  
Red-eye reduction  
lamp-on indicator  
Shutter speed  
FE lock  
Aperture value  
Remove the eyecup, then slide the  
dioptric adjustment lever left or right until  
the AF points in the viewfinder look  
sharp.  
* With an EX-series Speedlite.  
9
Nomenclature  
Mode Dial  
The dial is divided into two zones.  
OFF  
Full Auto  
i
1 Basic Zone  
2 Creative Zone  
Fully automatic mode where  
the camera takes care of  
everything.  
Semi-automatic and manual  
modes enable you to take  
control of the camera to  
obtain the desired result.  
Y : Full Auto (p.18)  
Basically, all you do is point  
and shoot.  
T
R
: Program AE (p.33)  
: Shutter-priority AE  
(p.35)  
Image Zone (p.20)  
Fully automatic modes for a  
particular subject.  
E
W
: Aperture-priority AE  
(p.36)  
: Manual exposure  
(p.37)  
U
: Portrait  
I : Landscape  
Q : Automatic Depth-of-  
O
P
A
: Close-up  
: Sports  
field AE (p.38)  
3 : : OFF  
: Night Portrait  
S : Flash off  
10  
Before You Start  
1
Installing the Batteries  
Batteries are not included in camera body only (not kit) sold in North  
America. Obtain batteries separately.  
The camera uses two CR2 lithium batteries.  
Open the battery compartment  
2
1 cover.  
Slide the release lever in the  
direction shown by the arrow in the  
diagram, and open the cover.  
1
Install the batteries.  
2•  
Make sure the battery contacts (+  
and ) are properly oriented as  
shown.  
Do not mix old and new batteries.  
Close the battery compartment  
3cover.  
Press the cover until it snaps shut.  
The date and time must be set.  
See page 26. (DATE Model only)  
For places where CR2 batteries may not be easily available, take  
spare batteries with you. Also carry spare batteries for extended  
shooting sessions.  
11  
Checking the Battery Level  
Check the battery level after replacing the batteries and before  
using the camera.  
Turn the Mode Dial to a shooting  
mode.  
The camera will then turn on and the  
LCD panel will display one of the  
following battery level mark:  
: Battery level OK.  
: The battery level is low. Keep  
spare batteries handy.  
: The batteries will soon be  
completely exhausted.  
: Replace the batteries.  
Battery Life  
(With 24-ex. rolls)  
Temperature 0% Flash Use 50% Flash Use 100% Flash Use  
At 20˚C  
54 rolls  
35 rolls  
23 rolls  
16 rolls  
16 rolls  
11 rolls  
At –10˚C  
• The battery life shown above is based on Canon’s testing  
conditions with new batteries.  
• If nothing is displayed on the LCD panel, the batteries may have  
been installed incorrectly. Take out the batteries and install  
correctly.  
• If you often press the shutter button halfway for a prolonged  
period or just autofocus without taking a picture, the battery life  
will be affected.  
• When not using the camera, set the Mode Dial to <:>.  
12  
Mounting and Detaching a Lens  
Mounting a Lens  
Remove the caps.  
1 •  
Remove the rear lens cap and the  
camera body cap.  
Mount the lens.  
2•  
Align the red dots on the lens and  
camera and turn the lens as shown  
by the arrow until it snaps in place.  
Red dots  
On the lens, set the focus mode  
3switch to <  
>.  
AF  
If the focus mode switch is set to  
<
>, autofocus will not operate.  
MF  
Remove the front lens cap.  
1
2
4
1
Detaching the Lens  
While pressing the lens release  
button, turn the lens as shown  
by the arrow.  
2
Turn the lens until it stops, then  
1
detach it.  
3
• Keep the removed caps where you will not lose them.  
• <AF> stands for “Auto Focus,” and <MF> stands for “Manual  
Focus.”  
• An EF-S lens cannot be attached to the camera.  
13  
How the Shutter Button Works  
The shutter button has two stages. You can press it down halfway  
or fully. The two levels of shutter button operation are as follows:  
When it is pressed halfway:  
Pressing the shutter button down  
halfway activates autofocusing  
(AF), and also activates the  
automatic exposure (AE)  
mechanism and sets the shutter  
speed and aperture value.  
The exposure (the combination of  
shutter speed and aperture value)  
appears on the LCD panel and in  
the viewfinder (˜).  
When it is pressed fully:  
The shutter is released to take the  
picture and the film advances by  
one frame.  
If an Extender (optional) is used and the maximum aperture (the  
lowest f/number) of the lens becomes smaller than f/5.6, autofocusing  
will not operate. For details, refer to the extender's instructions.  
Camera movement during the moment of exposure is called  
camera shake. Camera shake can cause blurred pictures. To  
prevent blurred pictures due to camera shake:  
• Hold the camera steady.  
· Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand, and press  
your both elbows lightly against your body.  
· Hold the lens at the bottom with your left hand.  
·
Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder.  
· To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other  
instead of lining up both feet.  
• Use your finger tip to touch the shutter button, grasp the camera  
with your entire right hand, then press the shutter button gently.  
14  
=Loading and Unloading Film  
Loading Film  
After you load the film, the camera first winds the entire roll onto the  
camera’s take-up spool. With DX-coded film, the camera  
automatically sets the film’s ISO speed. Then each time a picture is  
taken, one frame of film is rewound back into the film cartridge. The  
frame counter shows always number of shots remaining.  
Turn the Mode Dial to any  
1setting except <:>.  
Open the back cover.  
2•  
Slide down the back cover release  
lever and open the back.  
Insert the film cartridge at a  
3slight angle.  
Align the film leader edge with  
4the <§> mark.  
Hold down the film cartridge while  
pulling out the film leader. If you  
pull out the film leader too much,  
rewind it back into the film  
cartridge.  
Wrong  
Close the back cover.  
5•  
Close the back cover until it snaps  
shut.  
sFilm prewind will start and there will  
be a shutter-release sound about  
10 sec. later. The <=> icon and  
frame count will also be displayed  
on the LCD panel.  
sDuring the film prewind, the ISO  
speed will be displayed on the LCD  
panel.  
15  
=Loading and Unloading Film  
• The shutter curtains have been manufactured with very high  
precision. Never touch them with your fingers. When loading film,  
do not touch or damage the curtains with your fingers or film.  
• In hot and humid environments, do not remove the film packaging  
until you are ready to load the film.  
• Infrared film cannot be used with this camera.  
If the film is not loaded properly, the <=> icon will blink on the LCD  
panel and the shutter will not work. Reload the film cartridge  
properly.  
Unloading Film  
After the film’s last frame is exposed, the camera rewinds the film  
automatically.  
After the film is rewound, there will  
be a shutter-release sound. Check  
that the <=> icon is blinking on the  
LCD panel, then open the back  
cover and take out the film cartridge.  
¢Midroll Rewind  
To rewind the film in midroll, follow the procedure below.  
Press the <¢> button.  
sFilm rewind will begin.  
Make sure the <=> icon is  
blinking, then take out film  
cartridge.  
If you take out the film cartridge in midroll without rewinding the film  
and then load a new roll of film and press the shutter button  
completely, the new film will only rewind into the cartridge. Before  
loading a new roll of film in this case, close the camera back and  
press the shutter button.  
16  
Fully Automatic Shooting  
YFull Auto Mode ......................................................18  
AF-Assist beam with the Built-in Flash .................19  
Programmed Image Control Modes ...........................20  
UPortrait / ILandscape / OClose-up /  
2
PSports / ANight Portrait / SFlash off  
FUsing Red-eye Reduction.....................................22  
q Self-timer Operation..............................................23  
K Wireless Remote Control (DATE Model only)...........24  
Using the Eyepiece Cover..........................................24  
;Imprinting the Date or Time (DATE Model only).....25  
This section explains how to use the camera's Basic Zone modes  
<Y> <U> <I> <O> <P> <A> <S> on the Mode Dial for  
quick and easy shooting. Each Basic Zone mode suits a particular  
subject. The film advance mode, flash, and other functions are set  
automatically. You just press the shutter button.  
Turn the Mode Dial to <Y>, <U>,  
<I>, <O>, <P>, <A> or <S>.  
• The picture-taking procedure is the same  
as with the “<Y> Full Auto mode” on  
page 18.  
n
17  
YFull Auto Mode  
All you do is point the camera and press the shutter button.  
Everything is automatic so it is easy to photograph any subject.  
With seven AF points to focus the subject, anyone can just point  
and shoot.  
Turn the Mode Dial to <Y>.  
1
Aim any of the AF points on the  
2subject.  
Out of the seven AF points, the one  
covering the closest subject is  
selected automatically to achieve  
focus.  
AF point  
Focus the subject.  
3•  
Press the shutter button halfway to  
focus.  
sWhen focus is achieved, the AF  
point mark and focus confirmation  
light <n> in the viewfinder will  
flash.  
Shutter speed  
Aperture value  
sWhen necessary, the built-in flash  
will pop up automatically.  
Check the exposure setting.  
sThe shutter speed and aperture  
value will be set automatically and  
displayed in the viewfinder and on  
the LCD panel.  
4
Focus  
confirmation  
light  
18  
Take the picture.  
5•  
Compose the shot and press the  
shutter button fully.  
• If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zooming  
ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus.  
• If the built-in flash’s pop-up operation is obstructed, the <π> icon  
will blink on the LCD panel. Press the shutter button halfway to  
resolve the problem.  
• When focus is achieved, the autofocus and auto exposure setting  
will also be locked.  
• If the focus confirmation light <n> blinks, the picture cannot be  
taken. (p.30)  
• If multiple AF point marks will light, it means that all of them have  
achieved focus at the respective points.  
• In the Basic Zone modes (except <I> <P> <S> ), the built-in  
flash will pop up and fire automatically in low-light or backlit  
conditions. To retract the flash, push it back down.  
• If you want to use a certain AF point to focus, set the Mode Dial to  
<T> and select the AF point manually. (p.29)  
AF-Assist beam with the Built-in Flash  
Under low-light conditions, the built-in flash fires a brief burst of  
flashes when you press the shutter button halfway. This is to  
illuminate the subject to enable easier autofocusing.  
• The AF-assist beam does not function in the <I> <P> <S>  
modes.  
• The AF-assist beam is effective up to about 4 meters/13.1 feet.  
• In the Creative Zone modes when the built-in flash is popped up  
with the <M> button, the AF-assist beam may be emitted.  
19  
Programmed Image Control Modes  
Select a shooting mode to suit the target subject, and the camera  
will be set to obtain the best results.  
Portrait  
U
This mode blurs the background to make  
the human subject stand out.  
• Holding down the shutter button executes  
continuous shooting.  
To improve the background blur, use a  
telephoto lens and fill the frame with the  
subject or have the subject stand farther away  
from the background.  
I Landscape  
This is for wide scenic views, night scenes,  
etc.  
• Using a wide-angle lens will further enhance  
the depth and breadth of the picture.  
Close-up  
O
Use this mode to take close-up shots of  
flowers, insects, etc.  
• As much as possible, focus the subject at the  
lens’ closest focusing distance.  
To obtain a larger magnification, use the  
telephoto end of a zoom lens.  
A blinking shutter speed indicates that the shutter speed is too slow  
to prevent a blurred picture due to camera shake. Be careful to hold  
the camera steady and press the shutter button smoothly, or use a  
tripod. (The shutter speed indicator still blinks when you use a  
tripod, but camera shake will not be a problem.)  
20  
Sports  
P
A
This is for fast-moving subjects when you  
want to freeze the action.  
• The camera will first track the subject with the  
center AF point. Focus tracking will then  
continue with any of the seven AF points  
covering the subject. When focus is achieved,  
the beeper will sound softly.  
• While you hold down the shutter button,  
focusing will continue for continuous shooting.  
• Using a telephoto lens and ISO 400 or higher  
speed film is recommended.  
Night Portrait  
This mode is for taking pictures of people at  
twilight or at night. The flash illuminates the  
subject while a slow sync speed obtains a  
natural-looking exposure of the background.  
• If you want to photograph only a night scene  
(without people), use the <I> mode  
instead.  
Tell the subject to keep still even after the  
flash fires.  
Use a tripod to prevent camera shake.  
Flash off  
S
You can disable the flash when you do not  
want it to fire.  
• The built-in flash or any external Speedlite will  
not fire.  
21  
FUsing Red-eye Reduction (with the built-in flash)  
When flash is used in a low-light environment, the subject’s eyes  
may come out red in the photograph. To reduce this “Red eye” the  
red-eye reduction lamp shines a light into the subject’s eyes before  
the flash is fired. Red-eye reduction works in all shooting modes  
except <I> <P> <S>.  
<
>
Move the  
F
>
arrow to the  
1 <  
>
icon on the LCD panel.  
Look at the LCD panel and press  
the <\> button to move the  
arrow. ()  
Turn the <l> dial to set “  
2on the LCD panel.  
Press the shutter button halfway to  
return to normal camera operation.  
To cancel red-eye reduction, set  
” on the LCD panel.  
• When you press the shutter button  
halfway, the red-eye reduction lamp-on  
indicator will appear in viewfinder and  
on the LCD panel.  
• Red-eye reduction will not work unless  
the subject looks at the red-eye reduction  
lamp. Tell the subject to look at the lamp.  
Red-eye reduction  
lamp-on indicator  
• For maximum effectiveness, press the shutter button fully after the  
red-eye reduction lamp turns off (after 1.5 sec.).  
You can take a picture even while the red-eye reduction lamp is lit.  
• The effectiveness of red-eye reduction varies depending on the  
subject.  
To further increase the effectiveness of red-eye reduction, go to a  
brighter environment or move closer to the subject.  
22  
qSelf-timer Operation  
You can use self-timer in any Basic mode or Creative mode. We  
recommend using a tripod when you use the self-timer.  
Press the <^> button.  
1 •  
While looking at the LCD panel,  
press the <^> button to select  
<´>.  
Take the picture.  
2•  
The picture-taking procedure is the  
same as with the <Y> Full Auto  
mode on page 18.  
Look through the viewfinder and  
press the shutter button fully to  
start the self-timer.  
sThe picture will be taken about 10  
sec. later.  
First 8 sec.: Self-timer lamp blinks  
slowly.  
Final 2 sec.: Self-timer lamp blinks  
quickly.  
sDuring the self-timer operation, the  
LCD panel counts down the  
seconds until the picture is taken.  
Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter  
button to start the self-timer. Doing so prevents the camera from  
focusing on the subject.  
To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the <^> button.  
• When using the self-timer to take a picture of only yourself, first  
lock the focus (p.30) on an object at the same distance where you  
will be in the picture.  
23  
K
Wireless Remote Control (DATE Model only)  
With Remote Controller RC-5 (optional), wireless operation is  
possible up to 5 m/16.4 ft away from the front of the camera.  
Press the <^> button.  
1 •  
While looking at the LCD panel,  
press the <^> button to select  
<´>.  
Take the picture.  
2•  
Point the controller toward the  
camera’s remote control sensor  
and press the transmit button.  
sTaken about 2 sec. later.  
Remote control sensor  
The indicator will be the same as  
during the last 2 sec. of the self-timer.  
Certain types of fluorescent lights might cause the remote control  
operation to work improperly. Place the camera away from any  
fluorescent lights as far as possible.  
If you set <´> and do nothing for four minutes, the remote control  
mode will be canceled automatically to save battery power.  
Using the Eyepiece Cover  
During self-timer or remote control operation when your eye does  
not cover the viewfinder eyepiece, stray light may enter the  
eyepiece and affect the exposure when the picture is taken. To  
prevent this, use the eyepiece cover to cover the eyepiece. (p.7)  
Remove the eyecup from the  
1 eyepiece.  
Attach the eyepiece cover.  
2•  
Slide the eyepiece cover down into  
the eyepiece groove to attach it.  
24  
;
Imprinting the Date or Time (DATE Model only)  
The camera has a date feature with  
an automatic calendar to 2099. It  
can imprint the date or time on the  
photograph as shown in the left  
photo.  
The date or time can be imprinted in  
any shooting mode.  
Date position  
Move the <>> arrow to <;>.  
1 •  
Look at the LCD panel and press  
<
>
the  
\
button. ()  
If the date and time has not been  
set, “  
will blink on the LCD  
panel. See page 26 to set the date  
and time.  
Select the date format.  
2•  
Turn the <l> dial.  
sThe date format will change in the  
following loop:  
Year, month, day Month, day, year Day, month, year  
Blank  
Day, hour, minute  
25  
;Imprinting the Date or Time (DATE Model only)  
Setting the Date and Time  
Move the < > arrow to <  
>.  
;
>
1
Select the digit to be set.  
2•  
<
>
Press the  
[
button.  
The digit selection will change in  
the following sequence: year,  
month, day, hour, minute, “ ”.  
Set the correct number.  
3•  
Turn the <l> dial.  
Repeat steps and  
date and time digits are set correctly.  
2
3
until all the  
Finalize the date and time setting.  
4•  
Keep pressing the <[> button  
until no digits are blinking.  
If you press the <[> button  
while “ ” is blinking, 0 sec. will be  
set.  
If a picture is taken while the date and time are blinking, the date  
and time will not be imprinted on that picture.  
The date and time setting can be retained for about 10 min. after  
the camera’s batteries are removed.  
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User-Controlled Shooting  
Selecting the AF mode................................................28  
3Selecting the AF point............................................29  
Focus Lock ............................................................30  
When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) ..................31  
3
Selecting the Film Advance Mode .........................32  
H
Metering Modes...........................................................32  
T Program AE ............................................................33  
R Shutter-Priority AE ................................................35  
E Aperture-Priority AE .............................................36  
W Manual Exposure...................................................37  
Q
Depth-of-Field AE..............................38  
Automatic  
Exposure Compensation.....................................39  
LAuto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ..........................40  
jAE Lock ..................................................................41  
<Multiple Exposures................................................42  
Depth-of-Field preview ................................................42  
D Setting the ISO Film Speed.................................43  
8Beeper Setting........................................................43  
7Safety Release Lock..............................................44  
Using the Built-in Flash ...............................................44  
5Setting Custom Functions ...................................47  
With Creative Zone modes, you can set  
the desired shutter speed or aperture  
value to obtain the exposure you want.  
You take control of the camera.  
• A next to the page title indicates that  
the feature is available only in Creative  
Zone modes.  
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Selecting the AF mode  
The AF mode is the AF operation method. Three AF modes are  
provided: ONE SHOT (One-Shot AF), AI FOCUS (AI Focus AF),  
and AI SERVO (AI Servo AF).  
Select the AF mode.  
Press the <4> button () and  
turn the <l> dial.  
ONE SHOT (One-Shot AF)  
For still subjects. When you press the shutter button halfway, the AF  
focuses once.  
sWhen focus is achieved, the AF point achieving focus flashes in red and the  
focus confirmation light <n> in the viewfinder lights. The exposure is also set.  
AI FOCUS (AI Focus AF)  
This mode switches the AF mode automatically to One-Shot AF or AI  
Servo AF depending on whether the subject is still or moving.  
Ideal for moving subjects whose distance from the camera keeps changing.  
The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken.  
AI SERVO (AI Servo AF)  
For moving subjects. While you hold down the shutter button, the  
camera continues to focus the subject approaching or moving away  
from the camera.  
Ideal for moving subjects whose distance from the camera keeps changing.  
The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken.  
The beeper will not sound when focus is achieved.  
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3Selecting the AF point  
The AF point is used for focusing. The AF point can be selected  
automatically by the camera or manually by you. In the Basic Zone  
modes and <Q> mode, the AF point selection is automatic only.  
In the <T> <R> <E> <W> modes, the AF point can be  
selected either automatically or manually.  
• Automatic AF point Selection  
The camera selects the AF point automatically according to  
situation.  
• Manual AF point Selection  
You can select any of the seven AF points manually. This is best  
when you want to be sure to focus on a particular subject, or to  
compose a particular shot quickly.  
Press the <3> button. ()  
1
sThe currently-selected AF point will  
light.  
Select the desired AF point.  
2•  
While looking at the AF point on the  
LCD panel or in the viewfinder,  
press the cross keys to select the  
desired AF point.  
To select a horizontal AF point,  
press the left or right cross key. To  
select a vertical AF point, press the  
top or bottom cross key.  
Select with cross keys  
Automatic selection  
You can also turn the <l> dial to  
select an AF point.  
If all the AF points light, automatic  
AF point selection will be set.  
Press the shutter button halfway to  
return to shooting.  
Automatic selection  
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3Selecting the AF point  
Focus Lock  
After achieving focus, you can lock the focus on a subject and  
recompose the shot. This is called “focus lock.”  
Select the desired AF point.  
1
Focus the subject.  
2•  
Aim the AF point on the subject,  
then press the shutter button  
halfway.  
Keep pressing the shutter  
3button halfway and recompose  
the picture as desired.  
Take the picture.  
4
• If focus has not been achieved, the focus confirmation light <n>  
in the viewfinder will blink. In this case, you cannot take a picture  
even when you press the shutter button fully. Recompose the shot  
and focus again or see “When Autofocus Fails” (p.31).  
• If you use an external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite and focus cannot  
be achieved with the AF-assist beam, select the center AF point.  
• Focus lock also works in the Basic Zone modes (except <P>).  
Just start from step 2 above.  
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When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)  
Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light  
<n> blinks) with certain subjects such as the following:  
Difficult Subjects for Autofocusing  
• Low-contrast subjects.  
Example: Blue sky, flat surface with a solid color.  
• Subjects in very low light.  
• Extremely backlit or reflective subjects.  
Example: Automobile with a strong reflection.  
• Overlapping near and far objects.  
Example: Animal behind bars in a cage.  
• Subjects having a repetitive pattern.  
Example: Personal computer keyboard, windows on a building, etc.  
In such cases, do one of the following:  
(1) Focus lock an object at the same distance as the subject and  
recompose.  
(2) Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF> and focus manually.  
? Manual Focusing  
Set the lens focus mode switch  
1 to <  
>.  
MF  
Focus the subject.  
2•  
Focus by turning the lens focusing  
ring until the subject is in focus in  
the viewfinder.  
Focus ring  
If you hold down the shutter button halfway while focusing  
manually, the active AF point mark and the focus confirmation light  
<n> will light when focus is achieved.  
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H
Selecting the Film Advance Mode  
Two film advance modes are provided: single-frame and continuous  
shooting (Max. 3 frames per sec.).  
Press the <^> button.  
Look at the LCD panel and press  
<
>
the  
^
button.  
J : Single frame:  
A single picture will be taken when you press the shutter button all  
the way.  
H : Continuous shooting  
Continuous shots will be taken while you hold down the shutter  
button all the way.  
´ : Self-timer/Remote control  
Metering Modes  
The camera has three metering modes: Evaluative, partial, and  
center-weighted average metering.  
Evaluative metering  
This is the camera’s standard metering mode suited for  
most shooting including backlit conditions. Based on the  
subject’s position in the viewfinder, brightness, background,  
front or back lighting conditions, etc., the camera always  
calculates the proper exposure for the subject.  
Partial metering  
This mode is set automatically when AE lock is used in  
a Creative Zone mode. It is effective for backlit subjects  
when there is a strong light behind the subject. The  
viewfinder center covering about 9.5% of the viewfinder  
area is used for metering. The partial metering area is  
shown on the left.  
Center-weighted average metering  
This is set automatically in the <W> mode. The  
metering is weighted at the center and then averaged  
for the entire scene.  
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T Program AE  
Like the <Y> (Full Auto) mode,  
this is a general-purpose mode to  
make picture-taking easy. It sets  
the shutter speed and aperture  
value automatically to suit the  
subject’s brightness.  
<T> stands for Program.  
AE” stands for auto exposure.  
Turn the Mode Dial to <T>.  
1
AF point  
Focus the subject.  
2•  
Move the AF point over the subject  
and press the shutter button  
halfway.  
Check the display.  
Shutter speed  
Aperture value  
3
sThe shutter speed and aperture  
value are set automatically and  
displayed in the viewfinder and on  
the LCD panel.  
If the shutter speed and aperture  
value do not blink, a correct  
exposure will be obtained.  
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T Program AE  
Take the picture.  
4•  
Compose the shot and press the  
shutter button fully.  
• If “  
” and the maximum aperture value blink, it  
indicates underexposure. Use flash.  
• If “  
” and the minimum aperture value blink, it  
indicates overexposure. Use an ND filter to reduce  
the light entering the lens.  
The Difference Between <T> and <Y>  
• The shutter speed and aperture value are set in the same way in  
both modes.  
• The following features can be used in the <T> mode, but not in  
the <Y> mode.  
· Manual selection of AF mode · Depth-of-field preview  
and AF point  
·
AE/FE lock with the <j> button  
· Film advance mode selection · Multiple exposures  
· Program shift  
· Exposure compensation  
· AEB  
· Built-in flash manual firing and  
flash OFF  
· High-speed sync  
(with EX-series Speedlites)  
· Custom Function  
About Program Shift  
• In the Program AE mode, you can freely change the shutter speed  
and aperture value combination (program) set by the camera while  
retaining the same exposure. This is called program shift.  
To shift the program, press the shutter button halfway and turn the  
<l> dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture value is  
displayed.  
• Program shift is canceled automatically after the picture is taken.  
• Program shift cannot be set when the built-in flash is used.  
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R Shutter-Priority AE  
In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera sets the  
aperture value automatically to suit the subject brightness. A fast  
shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject and a  
slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of  
motion.  
<R> stands for Time value which is the shutter speed.  
Turn the Mode Dial to <R>.  
1
Select the desired shutter  
2speed.  
Turn the <l> dial.  
The shutter speed can be set in  
half-stop increments.  
Focus the subject.  
3
sThe aperture value is set  
automatically.  
Check the viewfinder display  
4and take the picture.  
If the aperture value display is not  
blinking, a correct exposure will be  
obtained.  
• If the maximum aperture value blinks, it indicates  
underexposure. Turn the <l> dial to set a  
slower shutter speed until the blinking stops.  
• If the minimum aperture value blinks, it indicates  
overexposure. Turn the <l> dial to set a faster  
shutter speed until the blinking stops.  
Shutter Speed Display  
The shutter speeds from “  
the fractional shutter speed. For example, “  
sec. Also, “ ” indicates 0.7 sec, and “  
” to “ ” indicate the denominator of  
” indicates 1/125  
” indicates 15 sec.  
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E Aperture-Priority AE  
In this mode, you set the desired aperture value and the camera sets  
the shutter speed automatically to suit the subject brightness.  
The larger the aperture value (smaller aperture), the wider the depth of  
field (range of acceptable focus) will be. Vice versa, the smaller the  
aperture value (larger aperture), the narrower the depth of field will be.  
<E> stands for aperture value.  
Turn the Mode Dial to <E>.  
1
Select the desired aperture  
2value.  
Turn the <l> dial.  
The aperture value can be set in  
half-stop increments.  
Focus the subject.  
3
sThe shutter speed is set  
automatically.  
Check the viewfinder display  
4and take the picture.  
If the shutter speed display does  
not blink, a correct exposure will be  
obtained.  
If the slowest shutter speed blinks, it indicates  
underexposure. In such a case, turn the <  
l> dial  
to set a larger aperture value (smaller f/number)  
until the shutter speed display stops blinking.  
• If the fastest shutter speed blinks, it indicates  
overexposure. In such a case, turn the <l> dial  
to set a smaller aperture value (larger f/number)  
until the shutter speed display stops blinking.  
Aperture Value Display  
The larger the f/number, the smaller the diaphragm will be. The  
aperture value display will differ depending on the lens. When no lens  
is attached to the camera, “  
” will be display for the aperture value.  
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W Manual Exposure  
In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture value as  
desired. To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level  
indicator in the viewfinder. This method is called manual exposure.  
In the <W> mode, the center-weighted average metering will be set  
automatically.  
<W> stands for Manual.  
Turn the Mode Dial to <W>.  
1
Standard exposure index  
Exposure level mark  
Focus the subject.  
sThe exposure setting will be  
displayed.  
2
The exposure level mark <v>  
indicates how close the exposure  
level is to the correct exposure.  
Determine the exposure.  
3•  
To set the shutter speed, turn the  
<l> dial.  
To set the aperture value, hold  
down the <> button and turn  
the <l> dial.  
Take the picture.  
4
• If the exposure level mark <v> blinks at the <o> or <t> level,  
it indicates that the difference between the standard exposure  
exceeds +/–3 stops.  
About Bulb Exposures  
• If you keep turning the <l> dial counterclockwise,  
will  
appear to indicate bulb. The exposure will continue for as long as  
you hold down the shutter button completely. With Remote  
Controller RC-5, when you press the transmit button, the exposure  
will start 2 sec. later. To stop the exposure, press the button again.  
• With a new set of batteries, a bulb exposure can last up to 4  
hours long at 20˚C.  
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Q Automatic Depth-of-Field AE  
This mode is for obtaining a wide depth of field automatically  
between a near subject and far subject. It is effective for group  
photos and landscapes.  
The camera uses the 7 AF points to detect the nearest and farthest  
subjects to be in focus.  
<Q> stands for Auto-depth of field.  
Turn the Mode Dial to <Q>.  
1
Focus the subject.  
2•  
Move the AF point over the subject  
and press the shutter button  
halfway.  
Focus is achieved at all the AF  
point marks that light.  
Take the picture.  
3
The <Q> mode cannot be used if the lens’ focus mode switch is  
set to <MF>. The result will be the same as using the <T> mode.  
• If the aperture value blinks, it indicates that the exposure level is  
correct but the desired depth of field cannot be achieved. Either  
use a wide-angle lens or move further away from the subjects.  
• In this shooting mode, you cannot freely change the shutter speed  
and aperture value. If the camera sets a slow shutter speed, hold  
the camera steady or use a tripod.  
• Regardless of the AF mode setting, ONE-SHOT AF will take effect.  
• If flash is used, the result will be the same as using flash in the  
<T> mode.  
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Exposure Compensation  
Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera’s standard  
exposure setting. You can make the picture look lighter (increased  
exposure) or darker (decreased exposure). The exposure  
compensation amount can be set up to +/–3 stops in half-stop  
increments.  
Turn the Mode Dial to a Creative  
1 Zone mode except <W>.  
Check the exposure setting.  
2•  
Press the shutter button halfway  
and check the display.  
Set the exposure compensation  
3amount.  
Hold down the <> button and  
turn the <l> dial.  
To cancel the exposure  
compensation, set the exposure  
compensation amount to <~>.  
Standard exposure index  
Take the picture.  
4
Decreased  
exposure  
Increased  
exposure  
Exposure level mark  
• The exposure compensation amount set is retained even after the  
Mode Dial is set to <:>.  
• The exposure compensation amount is canceled automatically  
when you turn the Mode Dial to a Basic Zone mode.  
• Assuming that a shutter speed of 1/125 sec. and an aperture  
value of f/5.6 will give a correct exposure, setting the exposure  
compensation amount to plus or minus 1 stop will change the  
shutter speed or aperture value as follows:  
–1 stop  
250  
8.0  
0
125  
5.6  
+1 stop  
60  
4.0  
Shutter speed  
Aperture value  
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LAuto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)  
With AEB, the camera automatically changes the exposure within the set  
range (up to / 3 stops in 1/2-stop increments) for three successive frames.  
+
Move the <>> arrow to the  
AEB amount  
1 <L> icon.  
Look at the LCD panel and press  
the <\> button. ()  
Set the desired AEB amount.  
2•  
Turn the <l> dial.  
Press the shutter button halfway to  
return to normal camera operation.  
AEB range  
Take the picture.  
standard exposure  
3
sThe three bracketed shots will be  
exposed in the following sequence:  
standard exposure, decreased  
exposure, and increased exposure.  
decreased exposure  
sAs shown on the left, the respective  
bracketing amount will be displayed  
as each bracketed shot is taken.  
increased exposure  
The picture will be taken in the  
current film advance mode.  
After the three AEB shots are  
taken, the AEB will not be canceled  
automatically. To cancel AEB, set  
the AEB amount back to “  
.”  
• During AEB shooting, the <>> arrow will appear next to the  
<L> icon and the AEB level <> will be displayed. In the  
viewfinder, the <j> icon will blink.  
• In the <H> film advance mode, the camera stops shooting  
automatically after taking the three AEB shots. In the <J> (single  
frame) mode, press the shutter button completely three times to  
take the three AEB shots.  
• If you use the self-timer or remote control, the three AEB shots  
will be taken continuously automatically.  
• AEB can be combined with exposure compensation.  
• AEB cannot be used with flash or bulb exposures.  
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jAE Lock  
AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different place from  
the point of focus. After locking the exposure, you can recompose  
the shot while maintaining the desired exposure level. This feature  
is useful for backlit and spotlighted subjects. For AE lock, partial  
metering is used automatically.  
Focus the subject.  
1
sThe exposure setting will be  
displayed.  
Press the <j> button. (˜)  
2•  
Aim the center of the viewfinder  
over the subject where the  
exposure is to be locked, then  
press the <j> button.  
sThe <j> icon will light in the  
viewfinder to indicate that the  
exposure setting has been locked  
(AE lock).  
Each time you press the <j>  
button, it locks the current  
exposure setting.  
AE lock indicator  
Compose the shot and take the  
3picture.  
If you want to maintain the AE lock  
while taking more pictures, hold  
down the <j> button and press  
the shutter button to take another  
picture.  
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<Multiple Exposures  
Since the film is not advanced after each shot, you can expose  
multiple shots on the same frame. You can expose up to nine shots  
on a single frame.  
Move the <>> arrow to the <<> icon.  
1 •  
<
>
\
(
)
Look at the LCD panel and press the  
button. ∫  
s“ ” will be displayed.  
Set the desired number of multiple exposures.  
2•  
Turn the <l> dial.  
Press the shutter button halfway to return to normal camera  
operation.  
Take the picture.  
sAfter you take all the multiple exposures, the film advances to the next  
frame automatically and the multiple-exposure setting is canceled.  
3
If you shoot multiple exposures on the first few or last few frames of a roll,  
the multiple exposures might not be precisely aligned due to the film curling.  
• During multiple-exposure shooting, the <>> arrow next to the <<>  
icon on the LCD panel will blink.  
To cancel multiple exposures before shooting, set the number of multiple  
exposures to  
.”  
To cancel multiple exposures after shooting, follow steps  
set the number of multiple exposures to blank.  
1
and  
2
to  
Depth-of-Field preview  
When you press the depth-of-field  
preview button, the camera will stop  
down the diaphragm to the current  
aperture. You can then see the  
range of acceptable focus in the  
viewfinder.  
When you press the depth-of-field preview button, the exposure  
setting will be locked (AE lock).  
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D Setting the ISO Film Speed  
If the film is not DX-coded or if you want to set a different film  
speed, load the film in the camera and set the film speed manually  
as follows. The settable film speed range is ISO 6 to 6400.  
Move the <>> arrow to the  
1 <D> icon.  
Look at the LCD panel and press  
the <\> button to move the  
arrow. ()  
sThe current film speed is displayed.  
Set the desired film speed.  
2•  
Turn the <l> dial to set the film  
speed.  
The manually-set film speed will be canceled if the film is taken out  
and DX-coded film is loaded.  
8Beeper Setting  
Move the <>> arrow to the  
1 <8> icon.  
Look at the LCD panel and press  
the <\> button. ()  
Select the setting  
Turn the <l> dial to select the  
setting.  
/
/
.
2•  
0 : Beeper silent.  
1 : Beeper sounds when focus is achieved and during self-timer  
operation.  
2 : Beeper sounds when focus is achieved, during self-timer  
operation, and during slow shutter speeds when camera shake  
can blur the shot. In this case, use a tripod.  
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7Safety Release Lock  
This prevents shutter release if there is no film loaded or if there is  
no lens attached. It is particularly effective against missed shots  
due to no film.  
If you press the shutter button while there is no film in the camera  
or no lens attached, “  
” (F: film) or “  
” (L: lens) will blink  
in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.  
Move the <>> arrow to the  
1 <7> icon.  
While looking at the LCD panel,  
press the <\> button. ()  
Set it to  
.”  
2•  
Turn the <l> dial.  
To cancel the setting, set it to “ .”  
Using the Built-in Flash  
With E-TTL II autoflash, high-precision and consistent flash exposures  
can be obtained.  
In a Basic Zone Mode  
In low-light or backlit conditions, the built-in flash will pop up and fire  
automatically (except in <I> <P> <S> modes).  
In a Creative Zone Mode  
Press the <M> button to pop up the built-in flash.  
T
: Use this mode for automatic flash photography. The flash  
sync speed (1/60-1/125 sec.) and aperture value will be set  
automatically as with the <Y> (Full Auto) mode.  
R
: Use this mode if you want to set the flash sync speed  
manually (within 30 sec. - 1/125 sec.). The camera will set  
the flash aperture value automatically to obtain a correct  
flash exposure.  
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Using the Built-in Flash  
E
: Use this mode if you want to set the flash aperture value.  
The camera will set the flash sync speed (within 30 sec. -  
1/125 sec.) automatically to obtain the best exposure for  
the aperture you set. For portraits with a night scene or  
dark background, a slow sync speed will be set to obtain a  
proper exposure for both the subject and background. The  
flash illuminates the subject, while the background is  
properly exposed with a slow shutter speed.  
• Because automatic slow-sync shooting uses a slow  
shutter speed, always use a tripod.  
• If you do not want long exposures, set C.Fn-06. (p.48)  
W
: You can manually set both the flash sync speed (within Bulb  
- 1/125 sec.) and aperture value. The subject is properly  
exposed with the flash and the background is exposed with  
the flash sync speed and aperture value you have set.  
Q : The result will be the same as using the <T> mode.  
Flash Distance Range (With EF28-90mm f/4-5.6)  
[m/ft]  
28mm  
90mm  
ISO  
Negative Film Slide Film Negative Film Slide Film  
1 - 4.6 / 3.3 - 15.2 1 - 3.3 / 3.3 - 10.9 1 - 3.3 / 3.3 - 10.9 1 - 2.3 / 3.3 - 7.6  
1 - 9.2 / 3.3 - 30.4 1.2 - 6.6 / 3.9 - 21.5 1 - 6.6 / 3.3 - 21.8 1- 4.6 / 3.3 - 15.2  
100  
400  
• When using the built-in flash, stay at least 1 meter/3.3 feet away  
from the subject. Otherwise, part of the photo will look dark.  
• When using the built-in flash, detach any hood attached to the  
lens. A lens hood will partially obstruct the flash coverage.  
• When a super telephoto lens or a fast, large-aperture lens is  
attached, the built-in flash coverage might be obstructed.  
• The built-in flash’s flash coverage is 28mm lens angle.  
To retract the built-in flash, push it down.  
• This is a Type-A camera (compatible with E-TTL II autoflash)  
which can use all the features of EX-series Speedlites.  
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Using the Built-in Flash  
jFE Lock★  
FE (Flash Exposure) lock is for setting the correct flash exposure  
for any part of the subject. First pop-up the built-in flash.  
Focus the subject.  
1 •  
Keep pressing the shutter button  
until step 3.  
Aim the viewfinder center over  
2the target subject, then press  
the <j> button.  
sA preflash is fired and the <j>  
icon will be displayed in the  
viewfinder.  
Compose the shot and take the  
3picture.  
• If the subject is beyond the effective flash range resulting in  
underexposure, the <M> icon will blink. Get closer to the subject  
and repeat steps 1 and 2.  
• For the external Speedlite, use an EX-series Speedlite. If the  
camera is used with an EZ-, E-, EG-, ML-, or TL-series Speedlite,  
the flash will not fire in the TTL and A-TTL autoflash modes. Use  
the manual flash mode if the Speedlite has one.  
About E-TTL II Autoflash  
E-TTL II is a new autoflash exposure system incorporating  
improved flash exposure control and lens focusing distance  
information, making it more precise than the previous E-TTL  
(evaluative flash metering with preflash) system.  
The camera can execute E-TTL II autoflash with any EX-series  
Speedlite.  
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5Setting Custom Functions  
You can customize camera functions to suit your preferences. They  
are called Custom Functions.  
Display <5> on the LCD  
1 panel.  
Press the <\> button to display  
the icon.  
Function  
Setting No.  
Select the Custom Function No.  
2•  
Turn the <l> dial.  
Change the setting.  
3•  
Press the <[> button. The  
button toggles the setting between  
” and “ .” “ ” is the default  
setting.  
The <5> icon remains displayed  
on the LCD panel and the Custom  
Function setting is set.  
Custom Function  
Setting No.  
Custom Function Settings  
C.Fn-01 Self-timer delay time  
The 2-sec. delay is effective for preventing camera shake (when  
you press the shutter button) during close-ups and other critical  
work.  
0 : 10-sec. delay  
1 : 2-sec. delay  
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5Setting Custom Functions  
C.Fn-02 AF point selection method  
0 : Press AF point selection button, then press the cross keys.  
1 : Press the shutter button halfway, then press cross keys.  
Effective during the <˜> and <> active times.  
Pressing the <3> button switches to automatic AF point  
selection.  
C.Fn-03 Switch to center AF point with AF point selection button  
0 : Disabled  
1 : Enabled  
C.Fn-04 Emission of built-in AF-assist beam  
0 : Enabled  
1 : Disabled  
C.Fn-05 Shutter curtain sync with built-in flash and EX-series Speedlite  
0 : 1st-curtain sync  
1 : 2nd-curtain sync  
With second-curtain sync and a slow shutter speed, you can  
create a light trail following a moving subject. The flash fires  
right before the shutter closes. Second-curtain sync can be set  
even with EOS-dedicated Speedlites which cannot switch the  
shutter curtain synchronization. The Speedlite with a shutter  
curtain synchronization setting will override the camera’s  
setting.  
When you press the shutter button completely, a preflash will be  
fired for flash exposure control.  
C.Fn-06 Flash sync speed in Av mode  
0 : Auto  
1 : 1/125 sec. (fixed)  
When you use flash in the aperture-priority mode (Av), the flash  
sync speed will be fixed at 1/125 sec. This prevents the camera  
from setting a slow sync speed in low-light conditions.  
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Reference  
Feature Availability Table  
: Set automatically.  
: User-selectable/settable.  
R E W  
Mode Dial Mode  
One Shot  
Y
U
I
O
P
A
S
T
Q
AI Servo  
AI Focus  
Auto  
AF Point  
Selection  
Manual  
Single frame  
Continuous  
Self-timer/  
Remote control  
Troubleshooting Guide  
If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide.  
Nothing is displayed on the LCD panel.  
The batteries are exhausted. / The batteries have been installed incorrectly.  
Replace the batteries with new ones. / Install the batteries correctly. (p.11)  
s
The picture looks blurred.  
The lens focus mode switch is set to <MF>.  
Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>. (p.13)  
s
There was camera shake when the picture was taken.  
Hold the camera steady or use a faster shutter speed. (p.14)  
s
The shutter does not work.  
On the LCD panel, the frame count is not displayed and the <  
=> icon blinks.  
Take out the film and load it correctly. (p.15)  
s
The focus confirmation light <n> in the viewfinder blinks and focus  
cannot be achieved.  
Select another AF point. (p.29) If focus still cannot be achieved, focus manually. (p.31)  
s
The <π> icon blinks on the LCD panel.  
The battery level is very low.  
Replace the batteries with new ones. (p.11)  
s
A misoperation has occurred.  
Press the shutter button halfway. (p.14) / Remove the batteries and reload it. (p.11)  
s
If the <π> icon does not stop blinking, consult your nearest service center.  
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Major Specifications  
• Type  
Type......................................35 mm AF/AE SLR camera with built-in flash  
Recording media...................35 mm film  
Image size ............................24 x 36 mm  
Compatible lenses ................Canon EF lenses (except EF-S lenses)  
Lens mount...........................Canon EF mount  
• Viewfinder  
Type......................................Eye-level pentamirror  
Coverage ..............................Approx. 90% vertically and horizontally  
Magnification.........................0.7x (–1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity)  
Eyepoint................................18.5 mm  
Dioptric adjustment range.....–2.5 - +0.5 dpt  
Focusing screen ...................Fixed, all-matte screen  
Mirror ....................................Quick-return half mirror  
Viewfinder information ..........AF (Superimposed display, focus confirmation light);  
Exposure (shutter speed, aperture value, exposure level, AE  
lock); Flash (flash ready, hi-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye  
reduction, underexposure warning  
)
Depth-of-field preview...........Depth-of-field preview button  
• Autofocus  
Type......................................TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide  
Semiconductor) sensor  
AF points...............................7 AF points  
AF working range .................EV 1 - 18 (ISO 100)  
Focusing modes ...................One Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, manual focusing (MF)  
AF point selection.................Automatic/manual  
AF-assist beam.....................Intermittent firing of the built-in flash  
Working distance: Approx. 4 m/13.1 ft at center,  
Approx. 3.5 m/11.5 ft at outer edge  
• Exposure control  
Exposure metering modes....TTL full aperture metering with 35-zone SPC  
• Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)  
• Partial metering (approx. 9.5% of viewfinder at center)  
• Center-weighted average metering (automatically set in  
manual exposure mode)  
Metering range......................EV 1 - 20 (normal temperature, 50mm f/1.4, ISO 100)  
Exposure control...................Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up,  
Sports, Night Portrait, Flash off), Program AE, shutter-  
priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, manual  
exposure, E-TTL II autoflash  
Film speeds ..........................ISO 6 - 6400 (Set automatically for DX-coded film within  
ISO 25 - 5000)  
Exposure compensation .......Manual exposure compensation: +/– 3 stops in 1/2-stop  
increments (can be used with AEB)  
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): +/– 3 stops in 1/2-stop increments  
AE lock..................................Auto AE lock: Operates in One Shot AF mode with  
evaluative metering when focus is achieved  
Manual AE lock: By AE lock button in partial metering mode  
Multiple exposures................Max. 9 exposures  
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• Shutter  
Type......................................Electronically controlled focal-plane shutter  
Shutter speeds......................1/4000 - 30 sec. in 1/2-stop increments, bulb, X sync at 1/125 sec.  
Shutter release .....................Soft touch electromagnetic release (safety release lock possible)  
Self-timer ..............................Shoot after 10 sec. delay  
Remote control .....................Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5 (DATE Model only)  
• Flash  
Built-in flash ..........................E-TTL II autoflash, FE lock possible  
Guide No. 13 (ISO 100, in meters), 39 (ISO 100, in feet)  
Recycling time: Approx. 2 sec.  
Flash coverage: 28 mm lens angle covered  
Red-eye reduction: Lamp  
External EOS-dedicated flash ...E-TTL II autoflash  
• Film transport  
Film loading ..........................Automatic prewind  
Film advance modes ............Single-frame/continuous shooting  
Continuous shooting speeds (approx.) ...One Shot AF: 3 fps, AI Servo AF: 2.5 fps  
Film rewind ...........................Automatic. Mid-roll rewind  
• Custom Functions.........6  
Date imprinting (DATE Model only)...Automatic calendar to 2099  
• Power source .................Two CR2 lithium batteries  
• Dimensions (W x H x D)..130 x 90 x 64 mm/5.1 x 3.5 x 2.5 in  
• Weight ..............................365 g/12.7 oz (body only)  
• All the specifications above are based on Canon’s testing and measuring standards.  
• Specifications and physical appearance are subject to change without notice.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the  
instruction manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required  
to stop operation of the equipment.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital  
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,  
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with  
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If  
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 class B specifications.  
Respecte les exigences de la class B de la NMB-003 du Canada.  
The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community (EC)  
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CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan  
U.S.A.  
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For all inquiries concerning this camera, call toll free in the U.S.  
1-800-OK-CANON or write to: Customer Relations, Canon U.S.A., Inc.  
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For all inquiries concerning this camera, call toll free in Canada  
1-800-OK-CANON  
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CENTRAL &  
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ASIA  
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OCEANIA  
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This Instruction booklet is current as of August 2004. For information on  
using the camera with system accessories introduced after this date, contact  
your nearest Canon Service Center.  
CANON INC. 2004  
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