Canon Digital Camera 300V, 300V Date User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

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Contents

Conventions Used in this Instructions ............................................2

Handling Cautions..........................................................................4

Quick Start Guide...........................................................................6

Nomenclature.................................................................................8

BeforeYou Start..............................................................13

The things you need to do before taking pictures and the basic

operation are explained.

Fully Automatic Shooting ..............................................21

Since everything is automatic, all you do is press the shutter

button.

User-Controlled Shooting..............................................31

Set the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, AEB, and

other settings as you wish.

Reference ........................................................................52

Basic terminology, exposure warning displays, shooting mode

settings, and other information.

Symbols

The Caution symbol alerts you to actions to prevent shooting

problems.

The Note symbol gives supplemental information for basic

camera operation or picture-taking tips.

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Handling Cautions

Camera Care and Storage

(1) The camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to

physical shock.

(2) This camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If

the camera gets really wet, 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 with a well-wrung damp

cloth.

(3) 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.

(4) The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to

disassemble the camera.

(5) Use only a blower brush to blow away dust on the lens, eyepiece,

mirror, focusing screen, and film compartment. Do not clean the

camera body or lens with a cleaner containing an organic solvent.

For stubborn dirt, consult your nearest Canon Service Center.

(6) 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.

(7) Do not touch the electrical contacts with your fingers. Otherwise

corrosion may develop on the contacts, resulting in improper

camera operation.

(8) 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.

(9) Avoid storing the camera in a laboratory, cabinet, etc., where

corrosive chemicals are present.

(10) If the camera has not been used for an extended period or if the

camera is to be used for an important event, check the operation of

all the camera controls or take it to your nearest Canon Service

Center for inspection.

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LCD Displays

In time, the camera’s LCD panel display and the LCD display in the

viewfinder may fade and become difficult to read. If this happens, have it

replaced (at cost) by a Canon Service Center.

At low temperatures, the LCD display response may become slower.

And at 60˚C/140˚F or higher temperatures, the display may blacken. In

either case, the display will return to normal at room temperature.

Lithium Batteries

(1) The camera operates on two CR2 lithium batteries. Check the

battery level in the following cases (→page 14):

• After replacing the batteries.

• After not using the camera for an extended period.

• The shutter stops working.

• The camera is being used in a low-temperature environment.

• You will be shooting an important event.

(2) Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery contacts to remove

any fingerprints and smudges. This is to prevent faulty connections

and corrosion.

(3) 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.

(4) 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 <

> 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 <

> 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.

Contacts

Lens Electrical Contacts

After detaching the lens from the camera, put

on the lens caps or put down the lens with the

rear end up to avoid scratching the lens surface

and electrical contacts.

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Quick Start Guide

Install the batteries.

Attach a lens.

Insert two CR2 lithium bat-

Align the red dots on the

lens and camera and turn

the lens as shown by the

arrow until it snaps into

place. (→page 16)

teries as shown by the bat-

tery orientation diagram on

the battery compartment

cover. (→page 14)

Load the film.

Align the edge of the film

with the < > mark, and

close the back cover until it

snaps shut. (→page 18)

• The film will then advance

to the first frame

Focus the subject.

Aim the AF point on the

subject and press the shut-

ter button halfway to auto-

focus. (→page 22)

•

Under low-light or backlit

conditions, the built-in flash

will pop-up and fire

automatically.

automatically. (→page 49)

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On the lens, set the

focus mode switch to

Turn the Command Dial

to < > (Full Auto).

(→page 22)

(→page 16)

Take the picture.

Press the shutter button

fully to take the picture.

(→page 17)

Unload the film.

At the end of the roll, the

film rewinds automatically.

Open the back cover to

remove the film cartridge.

(→page 19)

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Nomenclature

• The reference page is indicated in parentheses.

• The camera controls are indicated as icons in brackets < >.

Built-in flash (→page 49)

AF-assist beam (→page 23)

Command Dial

(→page 12)

>Film plane mark

Red-eye reduction lamp (→page 26)

Hot shoe

> Main Dial

(→page 2)

Flash-sync contact

Shutter button

(→page 17)

> Flash button

(→page 49)

*Remote control

sensor

(→page 28)

Self-timer

(→page 27)/

*Remote control

lamp (→page 28)

> /

Film advance mode/

Self-timer/*Remote

control button

(→page 35/27)

Remote control

terminal

(→page 51)

Strap mount

(→page 13)

Grip / Battery

compartment

(→page 14)

Lens release button

(→page 16)

Depth-of-field preview button

(→page 41)

Focus mode switch (→page 16)

Zoom ring

Manual focusing ring (→page 34)

* DATE Model only

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> Exposure

Viewfinder eyepiece

Eyecup (→page 28)

Film check window

compensation (→page 45)

Manual aperture setting

(→page 42)

*SET button (→page 30)

> AE lock

(→page 44)

/ FE lock button

> AF point

selection button

(→page 32)

Back cover

release lever

(→page 18)

Back cover

Function

LCD panel

(→page 10)

button

(→page 19,

26, 29, 46,

48, 50, 51)

Guide hole

Tripod socket

Battery

> Midroll rewind button

compartment cover

(→page 20)

Battery compartment

release lever

> LCD panel illumination button

(→page 51)

(→page 14)

* DATE Model only

Take off the eyecup, then slide the diop-

tric adjustment lever left or right until the

AF point in the viewfinder looks sharp.

The dioptric adjustment range is –2.5 dpt

to +0.5 dpt.

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Nomenclature

LCD Panel

> Manual focus

Shutter speed

(

)

FE lock (

Aperture (

Red-ey reduction

setting (

Beeper setting (

AEB amount (

Date

)

ISO film speed (

Date

)

DATE Model

Shooting mode

> Date

ISO film speed

Red-eye reduction

AF point mark

> Beeper

Multiple exposures

> AEB

Film advance mode

> Single frame

> Continuous shooting

> Self-timer/

> Function pointer

Frame counter (

Multiple-exposure setting

)

Remote control

Battery level mark

(

)

Self-timer operation (

Remote control operation ( , )

Exposure level

Exposure compensation amount

AEB level

> Film mark

Film transport indicator

Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator

Non-DATE Model

• The LCD panel is shown with all the

information displayed. The actual display

will look different.

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Viewfinder Information

AF points (7)

New Lasermatte focusing screen

Superimposed display

position

Focus confirmation light

>AE lock / FE lock

AEB in progress

Exposure level

Exposure compensation amount

AEB level

Film transport indicator

Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator

> Flash-ready

Improper FE lock warning

> High-speed sync

(FP flash)

Shutter speed (

)

FE lock (

)

Aperture (

)

• The LCD panel is shown with all the information displayed. The actual display will

look different.

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Nomenclature

Command Dial

The dial is divided into three zones.

OFF

(Camera is inoperative)

Full Auto

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.

: Full Auto (→page 22)

Basically, all you do is point and

shoot.

: Program AE (→page 36)

: Shutter-priority AE

(→page 38)

: Aperture-priority AE

(→page 40)

Image Zone (→page 24)

Fully automatic modes for a par-

ticular subject.

: Manual exposure

: Portrait

(→page 42)

Automatic Depth-of-field AE

(→page 43)

: Landscape

: Close-up

: Sports

: OFF

: Night Portrait

: Flash off

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Before You Start

Installing the Batteries and

Checking the Battery Level ..............................14

Mounting and Detaching a Lens ............................16

How the Shutter Button Works...............................17

Loading and Unloading Film..............................18

Midroll Rewind..........................................20

Holding the Camera ...............................................20

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.

• The eyepiece cover is also attached to

the strap.

Eyepiece cover

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Installing the Batteries and Checking the Battery Level

Installing the Batteries

The camera uses two CR2 lithium batteries.

Open the battery compartment

1_cover.

Slide the cover release lever as

•

shown by the arrow and open the

battery compartment cover.

Instal 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

3_cover.

Press the cover until it snaps shut.

The date and time must be set. See

page 30. (DATE Model only)

•

For places where CR2 batteries may not be easily available, take spare bat-

teries with you. Also carry spare batteries for extended shooting sessions.

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Checking the Battery Level

Check the battery level after replacing the batteries and before using the

camera.

Turn the Command Dial to a

shooting mode.

The camera will then turn on and the

LCD panel will display one of the

following battery level icons:

•

: Battery level OK.

: The battery level is low. Keep

spare batteries handy.

: The batteries will soon be

completely exhausted.

: Replace the batteries.

(→page 5)

Battery Life

Temperature

At 20˚C

(With 24-ex. rolls)

0% Flash Use

67 rolls

50% Flash Use 100% Flash Use

30 rolls

20 rolls

22 rolls

15 rolls

At –10˚C

44 rolls

• The battery life shown in the table is based on the 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. (→page 14)

• Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period or operating only

the autofocus without taking a picture will still consume battery power. It will

reduce the number of rolls that can be taken with the batteries.

When not using the camera, set the Command Dial to <

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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

3_{switch to <}

If the focus mode switch is set to

•

> (or < > on older lenses),

autofocus will not operate and <

will be displayed on the LCD panel.

Remove the front lens cap.

Detaching the Lens

While pressing the lens release

button, turn the lens as shown by

the arrow.

When the red dot on the lens is at the

top, remove the lens.

•

• Keep the removed caps where you will not lose them.

• “AF” stands for Autofocus.

• “MF” (or “M”) stands for Manual Focus.

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How the Shutter Button Works

The EOS camera’s shutter button can be depressed halfway or all the

way. There is a click stop at the halfway point.

Pressing the Shutter Button Halfway or Fully

The shutter button works as described below.

When it is pressed halfway:

Autofocusing (AF) is activated. When

•

the subject is in focus, the AF point

which achieved focus will flash, the

beeper will sound, and the focus

confirmation light will light up.

Also, the shutter speed and aperture

are set and displayed 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 is used and the maximum aperture of the lens becomes small-

er than f/5.6 (the lowest f/number), autofocusing will not operate.

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 (→page 20).

· Use your finger tip to touch the shutter button, grasp the camera with your

entire right hand, then press the shutter button gently.

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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 Command Dial to any

1_{setting except <}

Open the back cover.

2_•

Slide the back cover release lever as

shown by the arrow.

Insert the film cartridge at an

3_{angle as shown in the illustration.}

Right

Align the edge of the film with the

4_orange

index mark.

Hold down the film cartridge while

•

pulling out the film leader.

If the edge of the film leader goes

beyond the orange mark, rewind some

of the film back into the cartridge.

Wrong

Close the back cover.

5_•

Check that the edge of the film is

aligned with the < > mark, then close

the back cover until it snaps shut.

After you close the back cover, the

film will start winding on the take-up

spool and the frame counter will

count up. The camera will then make

a shutter-release sound and the

> icon and total frame count will

be displayed.

During the film’s prewind, the ISO

speed is displayed on the LCD panel.

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• The shutter curtains have been manufactured with very high precision.

Never touch them with your fingers. When loading film, do not touch or dam-

age 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.

• 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. (→page 18)

• If you want to set a film speed different from the DX-coded film speed or if

the film cartridge is not DX-coded, see “Setting the ISO Film Speed” on

page 50.

• Infrared film cannot be used with this camera.

Checking the Film Speed

The camera reads the film cartridge’s DX code and sets the film speed

automatically within ISO 25 - 5000.

• Set the Command Dial to a Creative Zone mode.

Press the <

move the < > arrow to <

the LCD panel.

> button and

> on

The film speed will appear on the

LCD panel.

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.

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Loading and Unloading Film

Midroll Rewind

To rewind the film in midroll, follow the procedure below.

Press the <

> button.

Film rewind will begin.

Take out the film cartridge.

2_•

Make sure the < > icon is blinking

on the LCD panel before taking out

the 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.

Holding the Camera

To avoid taking a blurred shot, hold the camera properly as described

below.

Horizontal shooting

Vertical shooting

• Wrap your right hand around the camera grip and grasp firmly. Set your elbow

lightly against your body.

• Use your left hand to hold the lens from underneath.

• Press the camera against your forehead and look through the viewfinder.

• Keep one foot slightly ahead of the other for better stability.

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Fully Automatic Shooting

Full Auto Mode..................................................22

AF-Assist beam with the Built-in Flash ..................23

Programmed Image Control modes.......................24

Portrait /

Sports /

Landscape /

Close-up

Flash off

Night Portrait /

Using Red-eye Reduction.................................26

Using the Self-timer ..........................................27

Wireless Remote Control (DATE Model only)...28

Using the Eyepiece Cover......................................28

Imprinting the Date or Time (DATE Model only) ..29

Basic Zone modes set all the camera settings automatically. All you do is

point and shoot.

Turn the Command Dial to <

>, <

>, .

>, < >, < >, < >, <

• The picture-taking procedure is the same

as with the “< > Full Auto mode” on

page 22.

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Full 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 Command Dial to < >.

Aim any of the AF points on the

2_subject.

The main subject, as determined by

the camera, will be focused by one of

the AF points.

•

To focus a subject not covered by any

of the AF points, see “Focusing Off-

Center Subjects” on page 33.

•

AF point

Press the shutter button halfway

3_{to focus.}

When necessary, the built-in flash will

pop up automatically.

When focus is achieved, the AF point

will flash, the beeper will sound, and

the focus confirmation light will light up.

Check the exposure setting.

The shutter speed and aperture will

be set automatically and displayed in

the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

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Take the picture.

5_•

Compose the shot and press the

shutter button fully.

If the built-in flash’s automatic pop-up action is obstructed accidentally, the

> icon will blink on the LCD panel as a warning. If this happens, press

the shutter button halfway to return the camera to normal operation.

• When focus is achieved, the autofocus and auto exposure setting will also

be locked.

•

If the focus confirmation light < > blinks, the picture cannot be taken.(→page 34)

• Out of the seven AF points, the one covering the closest subject is selected

automatically to achieve focus.

• If multiple AF points flash in red, it means that all of them have achieved

focus at the respective points.

• In the Basic Zone modes (except <

>, <

> and <

> ), the built-in

flash will pop up and fire automatically in low-light or backlit conditions. To

retract the flash, push it back down. For more information on the flash, see

“Using the Built-in Flash” on page 49.

• In the Basic Zone modes, the film advance mode (single frame or continu-

ous) will be set automatically depending on the shooting mode. For more

information, see the “Feature Availability Table” on page 54.

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 sub-

ject to enable easier autofocusing.

• The AF-assist beam does not function in the <

>, <

> and <

> modes.

• The built-in flash’s AF-assist beam is effective up to about 4 meters/13.2 feet.

• In the Creative Zone modes when the built-in flash is popped up with the <

button, the AF-assist beam may be emitted.

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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

This mode blurs the background to make the

human subject stand out.

• Holding down the shutter button executes con-

tinuous 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 back-

ground.

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

Use this mode to take close-up shots of flow-

ers, insects, etc.

• As much as possible, focus the subject at the

lens’ closest focusing distance.

• To obtain a larger magnification, use the tele-

photo end of a zoom lens.

• For better close-ups, an EOS-dedicated macro

lens and Macro Ring Lite (both optional) are

recommended.

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Sports

This is for sports and fast-moving subjects

when you want to freeze the action on film.

•

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, focus-

ing 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 <

> mode instead.

• Tell the subject to keep still even after the flash

fires.

• If you also use the self-timer (→page 27), the

self-timer lamp will flash to indicate that the pic-

ture was taken.

Flash off

You can disable the flash when you do not

want it to fire.

• The built-in flash or any external Speedlite will

not fire.

In the <

> mode, use a tripod if the shutter speed display blinks.

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> mode, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. In the <

> or

Using 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. “Red eye” happens when the light from

the flash reflects off the retina of the eyes. The camera’s red-eye reduc-

tion feature turns on the red-eye reduction lamp to shine a gentle light

into the subject’s eyes to narrow the pupil diameter or iris. A smaller pupil

reduces the chances of red eye from occurring. Red-eye reduction can

be set in any shooting mode except <

>, <

> and <

Move the

arrow to the

icon on the LCD panel.

Look at the LCD panel and press the

•

> button to move the arrow.

(

)

Turn the <

> dial to set “ ” on

2_{the LCD panel.}

Press the shutter button halfway to

•

return to normal camera operation.

When red-eye reduction is enabled,

the red-eye reduction lamp-on

indicator will be displayed in the

viewfinder and on the LCD panel

when you press the shutter button

halfway.

Red-eye reduction

lamp-on indicator

To cancel red-eye reduction, set “

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.

• For maximum effectiveness, take the picture 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.

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Using the Self-timer

The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture. It can be

used in Basic Zone and Creative Zone modes. You should use a tripod.

Show the < > icon on the LCD

1_panel.

Press the <

> button to

•

display the < > icon.

To cancel the self-timer, press the

•

> button again or turn the

Command Dial to < >.

Take the picture.

2_•

The picture-taking procedure is the

same as with the < > Full Auto

mode on page 22.

Look through the viewfinder and

press the shutter button fully to start

the self-timer.

•

When you press the shutter button

fully, the beeper will sound and the

picture will be taken 10 sec. later.

During the first 8 sec., the beeper

beeps slowly and the self-timer lamp

blinks slowly.

During the final 2 sec., the beeper

beeps quickly and the self-timer lamp

blinks quickly.

Also, the self-timer display on the

LCD panel counts down in seconds.

Do not stand in front of the camera when you start the self-timer. Doing so

will throw off the focus.

• To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the <

> button again.

• When using the self-timer to take a picture of only yourself, first lock the

focus (→page 33) on an object at the same distance where you will be in

the picture.

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Wireless Remote Control (DATE Model only)

With Remote Controller RC-1 (optional), wireless operation is possible

up to 5 meters away from the front of the camera.

Show the < > icon on the LCD

1_panel.

Press the <

> button to

•

display the < > icon.

Take the picture.

2_•

Point the controller toward the

camera’s remote control sensor and

press the transmit button.

Remote control

sensor

Display indications

•

2-sec. delay: The indicator will be the same

as during the last 2 sec. of the self-timer.

No delay: When the picture is taken, the

self-timer/wireless remote control lamp will

flash.

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 the film advance mode lever to < > and do nothing for four min-

utes, the wireless remote control mode will be canceled automatically to save

battery power.

Using the Eyepiece Cover

When you use the self-timer or wireless remote control and your eye does

not cover the eyepiece, stray light entering the eyepiece may affect the

exposure setting. To prevent this, attach the eyepiece cover to the eyepiece.

Remove the eyecup from the

1_eyepiece.

Slip on the Eyepiece cover (→page

2_{13) over the eyepiece.}

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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 photo-

graph as shown in the left photo. The

imprinting can also be disabled so

nothing is imprinted.

The date or time can be imprinted in

any shooting mode.

The date or time is imprinted on the

lower right corner of the photograph.

Move the < > arrow to <

(

)

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 30 to set the date and

time.

Select the date format.

2_•

Turn the <

The date format will change in the

following loop:

> dial.

Year, month, day

Month, day, year

Day, month, year

Blank

Day, hour, minute

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Imprinting the Date or Time (DATE Model only)

Setting the Date and Time

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.

“

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 <

Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all the

date and time digits are set correctly.

> dial.

•

Finalize the date and time setting.

4_•

Keep pressing the <

no digits are blinking.

If you press the <

> button until

> 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 cam-

era’s batteries are removed.

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User-Controlled Shooting

Selecting an AF point........................................32

Focusing Off-Center Subjects ................................33

When Autofocus Fails.............................................34

Selecting the Film Advance Mode...............35

Metering Modes......................................................35

:Program AE.......................................................36

:Shutter-Priority AE...........................................38

:Aperture-Priority AE .......................................40

Depth-of-field Preview ............................................41

:Manual Exposure ..............................................42

Depth-of-Field AE .........................43

Automatic

AE Lock..............................................................44

:Exposure Compensation............................45

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) .....................46

Bulb Exposures ......................................................47

Multiple Exposures............................................48

Using the Built-in Flash ..........................................49

:Setting the ISO Film Speed............................50

Silencing the Beeper.........................................51

.....................................51

LCD Panel Illumination

Using the Remote Switch.......................................51

The Creative Zone modes enables you to set

any shutter speed and aperture to obtain the

exposure or effect you want.

• You can set the AF point, film advance mode,

AE lock, exposure compensation, AEB,

multiple exposures, and depth-of-field preview.

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Selecting an AF point

The AF point is used for focusing. The AF point can be selected auto-

matically by the camera or manually by you. In the Basic Zone modes

and <

>, <

> mode, the AF point selection is automatic only. In the < >,

>, and < > 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 use the time of the

AF function to help you compose a particular shot quickly.

Press the

button. (

)

The current AF point will light.

Select the desired AF point.

2_•

While looking at the AF points on the

LCD panel or in the viewfinder, turn

the <

> dial to select the desired

AF point. The selected AF point will

flash in the viewfinder. The AF point

selection will change in the looping

sequence below.

After selecting the AF point, press

the shutter button halfway. The

camera will then be ready to take

pictures.

•

Automatic AF

Manual AF

Point Selection

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Focusing Off-Center Subjects

If you want to focus an off-center subject not covered by any of the AF

points, use focus lock as described below.

Select the desired AF point.

1_{(→page 32)}

Focus the subject.

2_•

Aim the AF point on the subject, then

press the shutter button halfway.

Keep pressing the shutter button

3_{halfway and recompose the}

picture as desired.

Take the picture.

Focus lock also works in the Basic Zone modes (except<

>). Just start

from step above.

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When Autofocus Fails

The camera has a high-precision AF system which can focus almost all

subjects. However, it can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation

light < > blinks) the subjects listed below.

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.

In such cases, use one of the following methods to focus:

(1) Focus lock an object at the same distance as the subject and

recompose.

(2) Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF> or <M> and focus manually

as explained below.

If focus cannot be achieved even with the EOS-dedicated Speedlite’s AF-assist

light, select the center AF point.

Manual Focusing

Set the lens focus mode switch to

1_<

> (or < > on older lenses).

The <

> icon will be displayed on

the LCD panel.

Focus the subject.

2_•

Turn the lens manual focusing ring

until the subject is in focus in the

viewfinder.

If you hold down the shutter button halfway while focusing manually, the

active AF point will flash and the focus confirmation light < > will light when

focus is achieved.

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Selecting the Film Advance Mode

Two film advance modes are provided: single-frame and continuous shooting.

Press the <

> button.

Show the < > (single) or <

•

(continuous) icon on the LCD panel.

Each time you press the <

button, the icons will appear in the

following looping sequence:

The continuous shooting speed is

approx. 2.5 frames per sec.

•

Metering Modes

The camera has three metering modes: Evaluative, partial, and center-

weighted average metering. Evaluative metering is the standard meter-

ing mode. Partial metering is set automatically when AE lock is used

(→page 44), and centerweighted average metering is set automatically

in the < > mode (→page 42).

Evaluative metering

This is an all-around metering mode suited even for backlit subjects. The

viewfinder field is divided into 35 metering zones to which the three AF

points are linked for evaluative metering. The camera determines the main

subject’s size, position, brightness, background, front and back lighting, etc.,

so that it can select the proper exposure for the subject at all times.

Partial metering

This is particularly effective when the background is much brighter than

the subject due to backlighting, etc. This method uses a center area of

approximately 9.5% of the screen.

• The area covered by partial metering is shown on the left.

Centerweighted average metering

The metering is weighted at the center and then averaged for the entire

scene.

In the One-Shot AF and AI Focus AF (except AI Servo AF) modes (→page

55), when you press the shutter button halfway and focus is achieved, the

exposure is locked automatically at the same time.

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:Program AE

Like the < > (Full Auto) mode, this

is a general-purpose mode to make

picture-taking easy. It sets the shutter

speed and aperture automatically to

suit the subject’s brightness.

∗ “P” stands for Program.

∗ “AE” stands for auto exposure.

Turn the Command Dial to < >.

Press the shutter button halfway

2_{to focus.}

Check the display.

The shutter speed and aperture are

set automatically and displayed in the

viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

If the shutter speed and aperture do

not blink, a correct exposure will be

obtained.

•

If the shutter speed and aperture

blink, see “Exposure Warning List” on

page 53.

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Take the picture.

4_•

Compose the shot and press the

shutter button fully.

The Difference Between < > and <

• The < > and < > modes set the same shutter speed and

aperture settings automatically for picture-taking.

• The following features can be used with < >, but not with < >:

· Manual AF point selection

· Film advance mode selection

· Program shift

· AE lock with the < > button

· Exposure compensation

· AEB

· Depth-of-field preview

· Multiple exposures

· Built-in flash ON/OFF

About Program Shift

• In the Program AE mode, you can freely change the shutter speed

and aperture 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

> dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture is displayed.

• After the picture is taken with the shifted program, the shifted

program is canceled automatically and the original program is

restored.

• Program shift cannot be set when the built-in flash is used.

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:Shutter-Priority AE

In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera sets the aper-

ture automatically to suit the brightness of the scene.

A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject. Or,

a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of

motion.

∗ “Tv” stands for Time value which is the shutter speed.

Taken with a fast shutter speed.

Taken with a slow shutter speed.

Turn the Command Dial to <

Select the desired shutter speed.

2_•

Look at the LCD panel and turn the

> dial to set the desired shutter

speed.

Press the shutter button halfway

3_{to focus the subject.}

The aperture is set automatically.

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Check the viewfinder display and

4_{take the picture.}

If the aperture display is not blinking,

a correct exposure will be obtained.

•

• If the maximum aperture (the lowest

f/number) blinks, it indicates underexpo-

sure. In such a case, turn the <

> dial

to set a slower shutter speed until the

aperture display stops blinking.

• If the minimum aperture (the highest

f/number) blinks, it indicates overexpo-

sure. In such a case, turn the <

to set a faster shutter speed until the

aperture display stops blinking.

> dial

Shutter Speed Display

• The shutter speed can be set and displayed in full and half stops. Shutter

speeds from “ ” to “

speed. For example, “

” indicate the denominator of the fractional shutter

” is 1/125 second. For slower shutter speeds, the

numeral is appended with the seconds mark (“ ”). For example, “

0.7 second and “ ” is 15 seconds.

” is

• When photographing a TV screen, use 1/15 sec. shutter speed for best

results.

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:Aperture-Priority AE

In this mode, you set the aperture and the camera sets the shutter

speed automatically to suit the brightness of the subject.

A large aperture (lower f/number) will blur the background and make the

subject stand out. The larger the aperture, the more blurred the back-

ground will look.

Or, a smaller aperture (higher f/number) will increase the depth of field

to make both the foreground and background look sharp. The smaller

the aperture, the sharper the background will look.

∗ “Av” stands for aperture value.

Taken with a large aperture.

Taken with a small aperture.

Turn the Command Dial to <

Select the desired aperture.

2_•

Look at the LCD panel and turn the

> dial to set the desired

aperture.

Press the shutter button halfway

3_{to focus the subject.}

The shutter speed is set

automatically.

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Check the viewfinder display and

4_{take the picture.}

If the shutter speed display does not

blink, a correct exposure will be obtained.

•

• If the slowest shutter speed blinks, it indi-

cates underexposure. In such a case,

turn the <

> dial to set a larger aper-

ture (smaller f/number) until the shutter

speed display stops blinking.

• If the fastest shutter speed blinks, it indi-

cates overexposure. In such a case, turn

the <

> dial to set a smaller aperture

(larger f/number) until the shutter speed

display stops blinking.

Aperture Display

The aperture can be set and displayed in full and half stops as shown below.

The larger the number, the smaller the aperture opening will be. The dis-

playable range of apertures depends on the lens mounted on the camera.

Depth-of-field Preview

To check the depth of field, press the

depth-of-field preview button. The

camera will stop down the aperture

and you can check the in-focus range

in the viewfinder.

• This feature works in Creative Zone modes.

• When you press the depth-of-field preview button, AE lock also takes effect.

•

In the

mode, press the shutter button halfway to focus, then keep

pressing the shutter button halfway and press the depth-of-field preview button.

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:Manual Exposure

In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and the aperture for total

exposure control. The exposure level of the shutter speed and aperture

you set is indicated on the exposure level scale. You can thereby check

how suitable the exposure will be. In the < > mode, the centerweighted

average metering will be set automatically. ∗ “M” stands for Manual.

Turn the Command Dial to < >.

Set the shutter speed and aperture.

2_•

To set the shutter speed, turn the

> dial.

To set the aperture, hold down the

•

> button and turn the <

dial.

Press the shutter button halfway

3_{to focus the subject.}

The exposure level will be displayed in

the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

The exposure level indicator <

indicates how close the exposure

level is to the correct exposure.

•

Set the desired exposure.

4_•

Look at the exposure level indicator

and set the shutter speed and

aperture as desired.

If the exposure level indicator <

blinks at < > or < >, it

•

indicates that the exposure is

respectively overexposed or

underexposed by 2 stops or more.

: This is the standard level for a correct

exposure.

Correct exposure

Over exposure

Under exposure

: To achieve the correct exposure, set a

faster shutter speed or a smaller aperture.

: To achieve the correct exposure, set a

slower shutter speed or a larger aperture.

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: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 sub-

jects to be in focus.

∗ “A-DEP” stands for Auto-depth of field.

Turn the Command Dial to <

Focus the subject.

2_•

Move the AF point over the subject

and press the shutter button halfway.

All the subjects covered by the AF

points which flashed in red will be in

focus.

•

If you press the depth-of-field preview

button while the exposure reading is

displayed in the viewfinder, you can

see the depth of field. (→page 41)

•

Check the viewfinder display and

3_{take the picture.}

In the example above, the focus will

•

be sharp between the front person on

the left and the rear person on the

right.

The <

> mode cannot be used if the lens’ focus mode switch is set to

> (or < > on older lenses).

• If the aperture 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. If the camera sets a slow shutter speed, hold the camera steady

or use a tripod.

• If flash is used, the result will be the same as using flash in the < > mode.

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AE Lock

With the same AF point, you can obtain and lock the auto exposure set-

ting on one part of the picture and then recompose to focus a different

part of the picture. AE lock enables you to maintain the same exposure

setting even after recomposing the shot. This is effective for backlit sub-

jects. During AE lock, partial metering (→page 35) is used automatically.

Focus the subject.

1_•

Press the shutter button halfway to

focus. (

)

Proceed to steps 2 and 3 holding the

shutter button halfway down.

Aim the viewfinder center over the

2_{part where you want to lock the}

exposure, then press the <

button. (

)

The < > indicator lights in the

viewfinder and the exposure setting

locks (AE lock).

The auto exposure locks every time

you press the < > button.

•

Compose the shot and take the

3_picture.

If you want to maintain the AE lock

while taking more pictures, hold down

the < > button and press the

•

shutter button to take another picture.

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:Exposure Compensation

Changing the exposure level set by the camera is called exposure compen-

sation. Exposure compensation can be used to make the picture darker or

–

brighter intentionally. Exposure compensation can be set up to / 2 stops in

half-stop increments.

Turn the Command Dial to a

1_{Creative Zone mode except <}

Press the shutter button halfway

2_{and check the exposure display.}

Press and hold down the <

3_{button and turn the <}

> dial until

the desired exposure

compensation amount is set. (

)

The < > side of the scale

•

indicates increased exposure, and

the < > side of the scale indicates

decreased exposure.

Increased exposure amount

Decreased exposure amount

Decreased

exposure

amount

Increased

exposure

amount

The exposure compensation amount

set is retained even after the

•

Command Dial is set to <

To cancel the exposure

compensation, set the exposure level

indicator back to < >.

Take the picture.

• The exposure compensation amount is canceled automatically when you

turn the Command Dial to a Basic Zone mode.

• Assuming that a shutter speed of 1/125 sec. and an aperture 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 as follows:

–1 stop

250

←

→

+1 stop

Shutter Speed

Aperture

125

5.6

8.0

4.0

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Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)

With AEB, the camera automatically changes the exposure within the

–

set range (up to / 2 stops in 1/2-stop increments) for three successive

frames.

Move the < > arrow to the <

1_icon.

Look at the LCD panel and press the

•

> button. (

)

Set the desired AEB amount.

AEB amount

AEB range

2_•

Turn the <

> dial.

The AEB amount and AEB range

•

are displayed on the LCD panel.

The sample illustration left

shows an AEB amount of 1 stop with

respect to the correct exposure level.

Take the picture.

Correct

exposure

The respective AEB amount is

displayed on the LCD panel and in the

viewfinder for each bracketed shot.

Decreased

exposure

The picture will be taken in the current

film advance mode. (→page 35)

•

Increased

exposure

After the three AEB shots are taken,

the AEB will not be canceled

•

automatically. To cancel AEB, set the

AEB amount back to “

”.

AEB cannot be used with flash or bulb exposures.

• During AEB shooting, the

arrow mark and

AEB level icon next

to the

icon will blink.

• In the <

> film advance mode, the camera will stop shooting automatically

after three shots.

• If the self-timer or remote control is used, the three AEB shots will be taken

in continuous succession automatically.

• AEB can be combined with exposure compensation.

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Bulb Exposures

A bulb exposure starts when you press the shutter button fully and ends

when you release the shutter button. Bulb exposures are useful when long

exposures are required for night scenes, fireworks, astronomical photogra-

phy, etc.

Turn the Command Dial to < >.

Set the shutter speed to “

”.

” is

2_•

Turn the <

displayed on the LCD panel.

” follows “ ”.

> dial until “

“

•

Press and hold down the <

3_{button and turn the <}

> dial to

set the desired aperture.

Start the bulb exposure.

4_•

Press and hold down the shutter

button.

During the bulb exposure, “

blinks on the LCD panel.

”

The bulb exposure continues as long

as you hold down the shutter button.

•

• Remote Switch RS-60E3 (optional) is recommended for bulb exposures.

• Bulb exposures can also be taken with wireless remote control (optional).

Press the transmit button to start the exposure, and press it again to stop

the exposure. (DATE Model only)

• With a new set of batteries, the maximum bulb exposure time (at 20˚C) will

be about 4 hours.

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Multiple Exposures

By not advancing the film after taking a picture, up to nine exposures

can be shot on a single frame.

Move the < > arrow to the <

icon.

Look at the LCD panel and press the

•

(

)

button.

The frame counter will show “ ”.

Set the desired number of

2_{multiple exposures.}

Turn the <

> dial.

•

Three multiple exposures

have been set above.

Take the picture.

After you take all the multiple

exposures, the film advances to the

next frame automatically and the

multiple-exposure setting is canceled.

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 1.

• To cancel multiple exposures after shooting, follow steps

ber of multiple exposures to blank.

and

to set the num-

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Using the Built-in Flash

In a Basic Zone Mode

In a Basic Zone mode (except < >, < > and <

>), the built-in

flash will pop up and fire automatically in low-light or backlit conditions.

In a Creative Zone Mode

When using a Creative Zone mode, press the < > button to pop up the

built-in flash.

: Use this mode for automatic flash photography. The flash sync speed

and flash aperture will be set automatically as with the <

mode.

> (Full Auto)

: Use this mode if you want to set a flash sync speed slower than 1/90

sec. The camera will set the flash aperture automatically to obtain a

correct flash exposure.

: Use this mode if you want to set the flash aperture. In this mode, you

can obtain a balanced exposure between the subject and a dark

background (night scene, etc.) with a slow sync speed set automatically

by the camera. The flash illuminates the subject while the background is

exposed with a long shutter speed.

: This mode enables you to set both the flash sync speed and flash

aperture. The subject is properly exposed with the flash and the

background is exposed with the flash sync speed and aperture you have

set.

: The result will be the same as using the < > mode.

Flash Sync Speeds and Flash Apertures

Mode

Sync Speed

Flash Aperture

The sync speed is set automati-

cally to 1/90 sec.

The flash aperture is set automati-

cally according to the TTL program.

Any sync speed 1/90 sec. or slow- The flash aperture is set automatical-

er can be set manually.*

ly to match the sync speed you set.

The sync speed is set automatically

within a range of 30" to 1/90 sec. to

match the flash aperture you set.

You set the flash aperture manually.

Any sync speed 1/90 sec. or slow-

er can be set manually.*

* If the sync speed is set faster than 1/90 sec., it will be reset automatically to 1/90

sec.

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Using the Built-in Flash

Flash Distance Range (With EF 28-90mm f/4-5.6)

28mm

ISO

90mm

Negative Film

Slide Film

Negative Film Slide Film

100 m / ft 1 - 4.2 / 3.3 - 13.1 1 - 3.0 / 3.3 - 9.8 1 - 3.0 / 3.3 - 9.8 1 - 2.1 / 3.3 - 6.9

400 m / ft 1 - 8.5 / 3.3 - 27.9 1.2 - 6.0 / 3.9 - 29.5 1 - 6.0 / 3.3 - 19.7 1 - 4.3 / 3.3 - 14.1

• 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.

• To retract the built-in flash, push it down.

• The built-in flash’s flash coverage is 28mm lens angle.

•

If more light is required, use an external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite (optional).

:Setting the ISO Film Speed

If the film is not DX-coded or if you want to set a different film speed,

you can set the film speed manually after loading the film into the cam-

era. The settable film speed range is ISO 6 to 6400.

Move the < > arrow to the <

1_icon.

Look at the LCD panel and press the

•

> button to move the arrow.

(

)

The current film speed is displayed.

Set the desired film speed.

2_•

Turn the <

speed.

> dial to set the film

The manually-set film speed will be canceled if the film is taken out and DX-

coded film is loaded.

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Silencing the Beeper

The beeper can be silenced in all of the shooting modes.

Move the < > arrow to the <

icon.

Look at the LCD panel and press the

•

> button. (

)

Set the setting to “ ”.

2_•

Turn the <

To enable the beeper to sound, set to

> dial.

•

“

”.

LCD Panel Illumination

Illuminating the LCD panel.

(

)

Press the

button.

To turn off the illumination, press the

> button again or press the

•

shutter button halfway.

While the LCD panel is illuminated,

pressing any buttons (except the

shutter button) or turning any dials

will extend the illumination time.

•

Using the Remote Switch

Connect the (optional) Remote Switch

RS-60E3’s plug to the camera’s

remote control terminal. Press the

release button to take the picture.

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Reference

Basic Photography Terms

Exposure

Exposure occurs when the film is exposed to light. Correct exposure is

obtained when the film is exposed to a proper amount of light in accor-

dance with the film’s sensitivity to light. The correct exposure is adjusted

with the camera’s shutter speed and lens aperture.

Shutter speed

The shutter speed is the length of time the camera’s shutter opens to

expose the film to the light coming through the lens. The shutter speed

is displayed on the camera’s LCD panel and in the viewfinder. It ranges

from 1/2000 sec. to 30 sec. and bulb.

Aperture

The aperture setting (f/number) indicates the size of the aperture open-

ing in the lens (focal length/aperture diameter). It is used to adjust the

amount of light striking the film. The aperture setting is displayed on the

camera’s LCD panel and in the viewfinder. It can range anywhere from

1.0 to 91, depending on the lens attached to the camera.

ISO film speed

The ISO film speed indicates the film’s sensitivity to light. The higher the

film speed, the more sensitive the film is. Therefore, ISO 400 and high-

er-speed films are suited for low-light conditions. The ISO film speed is

set in accordance with standards set by the International

Standardization Organization (ISO). A film speed from 6 to 6400 can be

displayed on the LCD panel.

Depth of field

This is the range where acceptable focus can be achieved in front of

and behind the point of optimum focus. The smaller the aperture (the

larger the f/number), the deeper the depth of field. And the larger the

aperture (the smaller the f/number), the shallower the depth of field.

(→page 40)

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Exposure Warning List

Mode

Blinking Warning

Indication

Countermeasures

The subject is too

dark.

Use flash.

The subject is too

bright.

Attach a neutral density

filter to the lens.

Turn the <

set a slower shutter

speed.

> dial to

The picture will be

underexposed.

Turn the <

set a faster shutter

speed.

> dial to

The picture will be

overexposed.

Turn the <

set a larger aperture

(smaller f/number).

> dial to

The picture will be

underexposed.

Turn the <

set a smaller aperture

(larger f/number).

> dial to

The picture will be

overexposed.

1) Move away from the

subject and try again.

2) If a zoom lens is used,

use the shortest focal

length.

The desired depth of

field cannot be

obtained.

Use flash. The result will

be the same as using the

The subject is too

dark.

> mode.

The subject is too

bright.

Attach a neutral density

(ND) filter to the lens.

The sample warnings above apply when the lens used has a maximum aperture

of f/4.0 and minimum aperture of f/22. The maximum and minimum aperture

warning displays will differ depending on the lens attached to the camera.

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Feature Availability Table

Command Dial Mode

One-Shot

AI Servo

AI Focus

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�

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Auto

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AF Point

Selection

Manual

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◯� ◯� ◯� ◯�

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AF-Assist beam ●� ●�

●�

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Single frame

Continuous

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●�

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●�

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Self-timer/Remote control ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯�

Evaluative

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�

●�

Partial

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Centerweighted avg.

Auto Firing

Always Firing

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Program shift

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Exposure Compensation

AE Lock

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◯� ◯� ◯�

◯�

�

◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯�

Depth-of-field preview

Date

�

◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯�

ISO Speed

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Red-eye Reduction ◯� ◯�

◯�

Beeper

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Multiple Exposures

AEB

�

◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯�

�

: Set automatically.

(

): Set automatically during AE lock.

: User-selectable/settable.

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AF Mode

One-Shot AF

When focus is achieved, the exposure setting is set simultaneously and

the focus is locked. The shutter cannot be released until focus is achieved.

AI Servo AF

Ideal for moving subjects. The moving subject is focused continuously

while the camera predicts the subject's point of focus for when the shut-

ter is released. The exposure is set when the shutter is released.

AI Focus AF

When you press the shutter button, the AF mode (One-Shot AF or AI

Servo AF) is set automatically depending on whether the subject is

moving or not.

AF Mode and Film Advance Mode

Film Advance Mode

One-Shot AF

AI Servo AF

The picture cannot be taken

until focus is achieved. When

focus is achieved, it also

locks at the same time. The

evaluative metering’s expo-

sure reading is also locked.

(The exposure setting is

retained until the picture is

taken.)

Autofocusing continues to

match the subject’s move-

ment. The exposure setting is

determined at the moment of

exposure.

Single frame

The same conditions above

apply during continuous

shooting. Autofocusing con-

tinues during continuous

shooting (at about 2.3 frame

per second).

The same conditions as

above apply during continu-

ous shooting (at about 2.5

frame per second).

Continuous

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Troubleshooting Guide

If there is a problem, try to resolve it by referring to this Troubleshooting Guide. If

the problem still persists, take the camera to your nearest Canon Service Center.

The batteries are exhausted.

Replace the batteries with new ones. (→page 14)

The batteries have been installed incorrectly.

Nothing is dis-

played on the

LCD panel.

Install the batteries correctly. (→page 14)

The lens focus mode is set to <MF> (or <M>).

Set the lens focus mode to <AF>. (→page 16)

The picture

looks blurred.

There was camera shake when the picture was taken.

Hold the camera steady or use a faster shutter speed.

(→page 17)

The frame count is not displayed on the LCD panel.

Take out the film and load it correctly. (→page 18)

The shutter

does not work.

The <

> icon blinks on the LCD panel.

Replace the batteries with new ones. (→page 14)

The < > icon blinks while the rewound film is still in the

camera.

Replace with a new roll of film. (→page 18)

The focus confirmation light < > in the viewfinder blinks

and focus cannot be achieved.

Select another AF point. (→page 32)

If focus still cannot be achieved, focus manually. (→page 34)

The battery level is very low.

Replace the batteries with new ones. (→page 14)

The <

icon blinks on

the LCD panel.

A misoperation has occurred.

Press the shutter button halfway. (→page 17)

Remove the batteries and reload it. (→page 14)

If the blinking <

> icon does not turn off, consult

your nearest Canon Service Center.

When using an external flash unit, an EOS-dedicated Speedlite is recom-

mended. Using the camera with a flash unit (equipped with electrical contacts

on the hot shoe foot), high-voltage flash unit, or flash accessories dedicated

to a different brand may result in camera misoperation or malfunction.

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Major Specifications

• Type

Type.......................................35 mm AF/AE SLR camera with built-in winder and flash

Recording media ...................35 mm film

Image size .............................24 x 36 mm

Compatible lenses.................Canon EF lenses

Lens mount............................Canon EF mount (electronic data exchange)

• Viewfinder

Type.......................................Eye-level pentamirror

Coverage ...............................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 diopter

Focusing screen ....................Fixed (New Laser Matte screen)

Mirror .....................................Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection rate of

40:60, No mirror cut-off with EF 300mm f/2.8L plus

Extender 2x or shorter lens)

Viewfinder information...........AF (superimposed AF point, focus confirmation light);

Exposure (shutter speed, aperture, exposure level, expo-

sure warning, AE lock); Flash (flash ready, hi-speed sync,

FE lock, red-eye reduction, out of working range 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

Selected AF point display......Super-imposed AF point in viewfinder and also indicated on

LCD panel.

AF-assist beam .....................Intermittent firing of 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

1. Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)

2. Partial metering (Automatically set with AE lock, approx.

9.5 % of viewfinder at the center.)

3. 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....................Full auto, six programmed image control modes (portrait,

landscape, close-up, sports, night portrait, flash off ),

Program AE (shiftable), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority

AE, automatic depth-of-field AE, E-TTL/A-TTL/TTL program

autoflash, manual exposure

Film speeds ...........................ISO 6 - 6400 (Set automatically for DX-coded film within

ISO 25 - 5000 in 1/3-stop increments)

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Exposure compensation........Manual exposure compensation: +/– 2 stops in 1/2-stop

increments (can be used with AEB)

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): +/– 2 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

• Shutter

Type.......................................Electronically controlled focal-plane shutter

Shutter speeds ......................1/2000 - 30 sec. in 1/2-stop increments, bulb, X sync at

1/90 sec.

Shutter release ......................Soft touch electromagnetic release

Self-timer ...............................Shoot after 10 sec. delay

Remote control ......................Remote Switch RS-60E3,

Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5 (DATE Model only)

• Flash

Built-in flash...........................AF point-linked, 3-zone autoflash

Guide No. 12 (ISO 100, meters), 39 (ISO 100, feet)

Recycling time: Approx. 2 sec.

Flash coverage: 28 mm lens angle covered

Red-eye reduction: Lamp

External

EOS-dedicated flash..............E-TTL / A-TTL / TTL autoflash

• Film transport

Film loading ...........................Automatic prewind

Film advance modes .............Single-frame/continuous shooting

Continuous shooting speeds.........ONE-SHOT AF: Approx. 2.5 fps

AI SERVO AF: Approx. 2.3 fps

Frame counter .......................Subtractive

Film rewind ............................Automatic. Mid-roll rewind

Prewind time..........................Approx. 7 sec. (24-ex. film)

Noise level .............................Approx. 54 dB

• Date imprinting (DATE Model only)

Automatic dating..............Automatic calender to 2099

Power source...................Uses camera power

• Power source

Power source.........................Two CR2 lithium batteries

Battery life.............................. (→page 15)

Battery check.........................Automatic

• Dimensions

(W x H x D) ................130 x 88 x 64 mm/5.1 x 3.5 x 2.5 in

• Weight..............................365 g/12.9 oz (body only, excluding batteries)

• All the specifications above are based on Canon's testing and measuring standards.

• Specifications and physical appearance are subject to change without notice.

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unloading...............................................19

midroll rewind........................................20

setting ISO speed manually..................50

ISO speed .............................................52

Flash .........................................................23

Focus lock.................................................33

Full Auto mode..........................................22

Holding the camera...................................20

LCD panel.................................................10

illumination ............................................51

Lens mounting / detaching .......................16

Manual focusing........................................34

Metering modes........................................35

Multiple exposures....................................48

One-Shot AF.............................................55

Program AE ..............................................36

Programmed Image Control Modes..........24

Red-eye reduction.....................................26

Remote switch ..........................................51

Self-timer...................................................27

Shutter button ...........................................17

pressing halfway....................................17

pressing fully .........................................17

Shutter speed ...........................................52

Single-frame shooting...............................35

Superimpose.............................................11

Viewfinder information ..............................11

Wireless remote control............................28

Index

AEB...........................................................46

AE lock......................................................44

AF .............................................................16

AF-assist beam.........................................23

AF mode ..................................................55

AF point ....................................................32

AI Focus AF ..............................................55

AI Servo AF ..............................................55

Aperture ...................................................52

Basic Zone..........................................12, 21

Batteries....................................................14

Beeper ......................................................51

Built-in flash ..............................................49

Bulb exposures .........................................47

Command Dial..........................................12

Continuous shooting .................................35

Creative Zone .....................................12, 31

Date/time...................................................29

Depth- of- field AE ..............................41, 52

Dioptric adjustment.....................................9

Eyepiece cover..........................................28

Exposure...................................................52

Exposure compensation ...........................45

Feature Availability Table ..........................54

Film

loading...................................................18

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 instructions. 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 instructions, 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.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set

out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Industry

Canada.

The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community (EC)

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This Instructions booklet is current as of April 2002. For information on using the

camera with system accessories introduced after this date, contact your nearest

Canon Service Center.

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