Canon Film Camera ELAN7NE 33V User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS  
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.  
The EOS ELAN 7NE (DATE) / ELAN 7N / 30V (DATE) / 33V is a high-  
performance, AF single-lens reflex camera with Eye Control and seven  
AF points. It is suited for a wide variety of subjects and situations with  
fully automatic and user-controlled shooting modes.  
Read this instruction booklet to familiarize yourself with your new camera  
before taking pictures.  
Also read “Handling Cautions” on page 6 to prevent camera malfunction  
and damage.  
Keep this instruction booklet handy for easy reference.  
Before UsingYour Camera  
• Before an important shoot, be sure to take test shots to make sure  
the camera operates properly.  
• EOS cameras have a lens mount for dedicated operation  
(autofocusing, exposure control, etc.) with Canon EF lenses. Using  
a non-Canon lens with an EOS camera may not result in proper  
camera or lens operation.  
Note that the warranty does not cover any camera malfunction or  
damage occurring with the use of non-Canon products.  
Symbols  
The Caution symbol alerts you to avoid shooting problems.  
The Note symbol gives supplemental information for basic  
camera operation or picture-taking tips.  
The Custom Function symbol indicates that there is a relevant  
Custom Function. For details, see “Custom Function Settings”  
on page 85.  
m Model (EOS ELAN 7NE, 30V) only  
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Contents  
A Night Portrait..........................31  
FUsing Red-eye Reduction ..........32  
qUsing the Self-timer.....................33  
Using the Eyepiece Cover ...............34  
Imprinting the Date or Time .............35  
Setting the Date and Time...........36  
Replacing the Date Battery .........36  
Introduction  
Handling Cautions .............................6  
Quick Start Guide ..............................8  
Nomenclature ..................................10  
Conventions Used in this Instructions...16  
BeforeYou Start.........................17  
1
Installing the Batteries .....................18  
Checking the Battery Level..............19  
Mounting and Detaching a Lens......20  
Mounting a Lens..........................20  
Detaching the Lens .....................20  
How the Shutter Button Works.........21  
5Loading and Unloading Film........22  
Loading Film................................22  
Checking the Film Speed ............23  
Unloading Film ............................24  
6Midroll Rewind.....................24  
Dioptric Adjustment .........................25  
Holding the Camera.........................26  
AF Modes and Metering Modes ...37  
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Selecting the AF Mode ....................38  
One-Shot AF for Still Subjects.....39  
AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects ...39  
AI Focus AF for Automatic AF  
Mode Switching...........................40  
3Selecting an AF Point .................41  
Basic Procedure for AF Point  
Selection......................................41  
Automatic Selection.....................42  
Manual Selection.........................42  
e Eye Control Calibration...........43  
Calibration Procedure..................43  
Eye Control Calibration and  
Fully Automatic Shooting.........27  
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Operation Tips.............................46  
Intelligent Eye Control .................46  
Deleting Eye Control Calibration  
Settings .......................................47  
gUsing Eye Control.....................48  
Eye Control Servo AF..................49  
Turning Off Eye Control...............49  
YFull Auto Mode ...........................28  
AF-Assist beam with the Built-in Flash...29  
Programmed Image Control Modes...30  
U Portrait...................................30  
ILandscape.............................30  
O Close-up ................................30  
P Sports....................................31  
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Focusing Off-Center Subjects..........50  
When Autofocus Fails  
Flash Photography....................77  
5
Using the Built-in Flash....................78  
In a Basic Zone Mode .................78  
In a Creative Zone Mode.............78  
(Manual Focusing)..........................51  
8Manual Focusing...................51  
ZMetering Modes..........................52  
aFlash Exposure Compensation...80  
Using an EOS-dedicated Speedlite...81  
Using an EX-series Speedlite .....81  
Using an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series  
Speedlite .....................................81  
User-Controlled Shooting.........53  
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S Program AE.................................54  
R Shutter-Priority AE....................56  
E Aperture-Priority AE .................58  
Depth-of-field Preview .....................59  
W Manual Exposure .......................60  
Q Depth-of-field AE ....................62  
Depth-of-field AE with a  
Custom Functions (C.Fn) .........83  
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GSetting a Custom Function........84  
Custom Function Settings................85  
Manually-Selected AF Point ........62  
Depth-of-field AE with Eye Control ...64  
Exposure Compensation .................67  
Reference...................................89  
Basic Photography Terms................89  
Feature Availability Table .................91  
AE Lock Effects ...............................92  
AF Mode and Film Advance  
L
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ...68  
Canceling AEB ............................69  
jAE Lock.......................................70  
Bulb Exposures................................71  
4Multiple Exposures ....................72  
Mode Combination...........................92  
Program Line ...................................93  
Troubleshooting Guide.....................94  
Major Specifications.........................95  
Index................................................98  
H
Selecting the Film Advance Mode ...73  
D Setting the ISO Film Speed.....73  
9Silencing the Beeper...................74  
bLCD Panel Illumination................74  
Mirror Lockup...................................75  
KWireless Remote Control...............76  
Using the Remote Switch ................76  
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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 dealer.  
• 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  
batteries. Store the camera in a well-ventilated, cool, dry place. During  
storage, press the shutter button once in a while to release the shutter  
a few times.  
• Avoid storing the camera in a laboratory, cabinet, etc., where corrosive  
chemicals are present.  
• If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is an  
important shoot, have the camera checked by your Canon dealer  
beforehand, or check for yourself that the camera components are  
working properly.  
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LCD Displays  
LCD displays operate 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 <r> 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, the film advance and auto rewind might  
stop midway or not work at all and the <r> 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 <6> button.  
Lens Electrical Contacts  
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  
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Install the batteries.  
Attach a lens.  
Refer to the battery  
1
Align the red dots on the  
lens and camera and turn  
the lens as shown by the  
arrow until it snaps in place.  
(p.20)  
2
6
orientation diagram on the  
battery chamber cover, and  
insert two CR123A lithium  
batteries as shown. (p.18)  
Load the film.  
Focus the subject.  
Aim the AF points on the  
main subject and press the  
shutter button halfway to  
autofocus. (p.21)  
• Under low-light or backlit  
conditions, the built-in  
flash will pop-up and fire  
automatically. (p.78)  
Align the edge of the film  
5
leader with the orange mark  
on the camera and close  
the camera back until it  
snaps shut. (p.22)  
• The film will advance to  
the first frame.  
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On the lens, set the  
focus mode switch to  
<AF>. (p.20)  
Turn the Mode Dial to  
<Y> (Full Auto).  
Keep pressing the Mode  
Dial’s lock button while  
turning the dial. (p.28)  
3
7
4
8
Take the picture.  
Press the shutter button  
completely to take the  
picture. (p.21)  
Unload the film.  
At the end of the roll, the  
film rewinds automatically.  
Open the camera back to  
remove the film cartridge.  
(p.24)  
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Nomenclature  
• Reference page numbers are in parentheses.  
• The camera controls are indicated as icons in brackets < >.  
AF mode dial (p.15, 38)  
Built-in flash /  
AF-assist beam (p.78/29)  
**Eye Control switch  
(p.15, 43, 48)  
Flash-sync contact  
Hot shoe (p.81)  
Red-eye reduction lamp /  
Self-timer/  
Remote control lamp  
(p.32/33/76)  
Dioptric adjustment  
knob (p.25)  
Mode Dial lock  
LCD panel (p.12)  
release button (p.14)  
<l> Main Dial  
(p.16)  
Mode Dial (p.14)  
Film advance  
mode lever  
Shutter button  
(p.21)  
(p.15, 33, 73)  
LCD panel  
illumination  
button (p.74)  
Strap mount  
(p.17)  
Remote control  
sensor (p.76)  
Back cover  
release lever  
(p.22)  
Grip / Battery  
compartment  
(p.18)  
Mirror (p.75)  
Lens release  
button (p.20)  
Contacts (p.7)  
Depth-of-field preview  
button (p.59)  
Lens lock pin  
Lens mount  
Body cap (p.20)  
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Eyecup (p.25, 34)  
Viewfinder eyepiece  
<u> Quick Control Dial (p.16)  
<h> AF point selection key  
(p.41)  
*Date display panel (p.35)  
<w>  
<0>  
AE lock (p.70) /  
***FE lock / Custom  
Function setting button  
(p.84)  
Function button  
(p.23, 32, 68, 72,  
73, 74, 80)  
<Z> Metering  
mode button  
(p.52)  
<3> AF point  
selection button  
(p.41, 87)  
Film check  
window  
Remote  
control  
terminal  
(p.76)  
<6> Midroll rewind  
button (p.24)  
*<q> button (p.35)  
*<6> button (p.36)  
*<7> button (p.36)  
Tripod socket  
Battery  
compartment  
cover release  
lever (p.18)  
Quick Control  
Dial switch (p.16)  
*
DATE Model only  
** m Model only  
***With an EX-series Speedlite.  
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Nomenclature  
LCD Panel  
<V> Custom Function  
<K> Remote control mark  
Aperture value (Q - V)  
Red-eye reduction setting (W, E)  
Beeper setting (W, E)  
AEB amount (Z - C)  
DEP points (E, R)  
Custom Function setting (W - Y)  
**Calibration No. (E - Y)  
Shutter speed  
(D - K , y)  
Depth-of-field AE (r )  
ISO film speed (U - F  
)
Custom Function No. (p - P)  
**Calibration (u )  
***FE lock (o )  
Metering mode  
Z Evaluative metering  
X Partial metering  
C Center-weighted  
averaging metering  
<D> ISO film speed  
<F> Red-eye reduction  
<9> Beeper  
AF point mark  
<4> Multiple exposures  
<a> Flash exposure  
Battery level mark  
compensation  
<L> AEB  
<7> Function pointer  
<8> Manual focus  
<5> Film mark  
Exposure level indicator  
Exposure compensation amount  
AEB level  
Flash exposure compensation amount  
Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator  
Film transport indicator  
Frame counter (E - A)  
Multiple-exposure setting (E - I)  
Self-timer operation (O - E)  
Remote control operation (R - E)  
** m Model only  
***With an EX-series Speedlite.  
• The actual display will show only the applicable items.  
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Viewfinder Information  
AF points  
(Superimposed display  
for 7 AF points)  
Focusing screen  
<n> Focus confirmation  
<m> **Eye Control  
light  
<j> AE lock /  
***FE lock  
AEB in progress  
<M> Flash-ready  
***Improper FE lock  
warning  
Exposure level indicator  
Exposure compensation amount  
AEB level  
Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator  
<N> ***High-speed sync  
(FP flash)  
<a> Flash exposure compensation  
Shutter speed (D K , y)  
***FE lock (o )  
**Calibration indicator  
(g - Y, h - Y)  
Depth-of-field AE indicator  
(r E, R)  
Aperture value (Q - V)  
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Nomenclature  
Mode Dial  
• The dial has modes in two zones.  
• The dial is locked when it is set to <2>. To release the lock, hold  
down the Mode Dial lock release button and turn the dial.  
Mode Dial  
lock release button  
Custom Function Set  
2OFF  
Full Auto  
e
1
2
Basic Zone  
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.28)  
S
: Program AE (p.54)  
Basically, all you do is point and  
shoot.  
R
E
W
: Shutter-priority AE (p.56)  
: Aperture-priority AE (p.58)  
: Manual exposure (p.60)  
Image Zone (p.30)  
Fully automatic modes for a  
particular subject.  
Q
Depth-of-field AE (p.62)  
:
U
: Portrait  
3
4
Custom Function Set  
G : Custom Function (p.83)  
I
O
P
A
: Landscape  
: Close-up  
: Sports  
2 : OFF  
: Night Portrait  
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AF Mode Dial  
ONE SHOT AF (p.39)  
AI FOCUS AF (p.40)  
AI SERVO AF (p.39)  
Eye Control Switch (m Model only)  
Eye Control OFF (p.49)  
Eye Control ON (p.48)  
Calibration (p.43)  
Film Advance Mode Lever  
Self-timer / Remote control mode  
(p.33, 76)  
Continuous (p.73)  
Single-frame (p.73)  
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Conventions Used in this Instructions  
This instruction booklet includes Eye Control instructions. Ignore those  
instructions if your camera EOS ELAN 7N/33V does not have Eye  
Control.  
• All the operations described in this booklet assume  
that the Mode Dial is not set to <2>. Before  
proceeding with any operation, turn the Mode Dial to  
a picture-taking mode by pressing the lock button  
and turning the dial.  
• The <l> icon indicates the Main Dial.  
• The <u> icon indicates the Quick Control Dial.  
• The <i> icon indicates the Quick Control Dial  
switch. Operations with the <u> dial assume that  
the <i> switch is already set to <1>. Be sure it  
is set to <1>.  
• The <h> icon indicates the AF point selection key.  
• The camera control icons and markings used in this booklet  
correspond to the actual icons and markings found on the camera.  
• Reference page numbers are in parentheses.  
• The  
symbol indicates that the respective feature can be used only in  
Creative Zone modes (S, R, E, W, Q).  
• In this instruction booklet, a Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 lens is used  
for example purposes.  
• The procedures explained in this booklet assume that the Custom  
Functions are set to the default settings.  
• The (0) and (1) icons indicate that the respective function remains  
in effect for 4 and 6 sec. respectively after the button is released.  
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1
BeforeYou Start  
This chapter explains a few preliminary steps and basic  
camera operations.  
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
3
• The eyepiece cover is also  
attached to the strap. (p.34)  
4
Eyepiece cover  
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Installing the Batteries  
In the Americas, batteries are not included with the camera.  
The camera uses two lithium CR123A (or DL123A) batteries.  
Open the battery compartment  
1cover.  
2
Slide the release lever as shown by  
the arrow 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.  
For places where CR123A (or DL123A) batteries may not be easily available,  
take spare batteries 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 Mode Dial to a shooting  
mode.  
Hold down the dial’s lock release  
button while turning the dial.  
The camera will then turn on and the  
s
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  
At 20˚C  
At –20˚C  
0% Flash Use  
125 (115) rolls  
70 (65) rolls  
50% Flash Use 100% Flash Use  
38 (33) rolls  
20 (19) rolls  
19 (17) rolls  
10 (9) rolls  
• The battery life shown above is based on Canon’s testing conditions  
with new batteries.  
• Figures in parentheses apply when the Eye Control switch is <1>.  
• 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 <2>.  
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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  
3switch to <AF>.  
If the focus mode switch is set to  
<MF>, autofocus will not operate.  
Remove the front lens cap.  
1
2
4
1
Detaching the Lens  
While pressing the lens release  
5button, turn the lens as shown by  
2
the arrow.  
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.  
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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:  
s
Pressing the shutter button down  
halfway activates autofocusing (AF)  
and automatic exposure (AE) and the  
shutter speed and aperture value are  
set.  
s
The exposure (the combination of  
shutter speed and aperture value)  
appears on the LCD panel and in the  
viewfinder (0).  
When it is pressed fully:  
s
The shutter is released to take the  
picture and the film advances by one  
frame.  
If an Extender (sold separately) is used and the maximum aperture (the  
lowest f/number) of the lens becomes smaller than f/5.6, autofocusing will not  
operate.  
• After pressing the shutter button halfway, wait a moment before pressing it  
completely to take the picture. If you press the shutter button completely at  
one stroke or right after pressing it halfway, it will take a moment before the  
picture is taken.  
• 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.  
· Use your finger tip to touch the shutter button, grasp the camera with your  
entire right hand, then press the shutter button gently.  
• If the AF Mode Dial has been set to <5>, the focus confirmation  
light <n> will not light.  
• If the AF Mode Dial has been set to <5> and automatic AF point  
selection is set (p.42), the AF point will not flash in red.  
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5Loading and Unloading Film  
Loading Film  
When you load the film, it advances automatically to the first frame. With  
DX-coded film, the camera automatically sets the film’s ISO speed.  
Turn the Mode Dial to any setting  
1except <2>.  
Hold down the dial’s lock release  
button while turning the dial.  
Open the back cover.  
2•  
Slide down the back cover release  
lever and open the back.  
Insert the film cartridge at a slight  
3angle.  
Pull the edge of the film leader to  
4the orange mark on the camera.  
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.  
Close the back cover.  
5•  
Orange mark  
Close the back cover until it snaps  
shut.  
The film will advance to frame 1  
automatically.  
While the film advances, the ISO  
speed will be displayed on the LCD  
panel.  
Wrong  
s
s
s
When the initial film advance ends,  
the <5> icon and frame counter of  
E” will be 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 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 <5> icon will blink on the LCD panel and  
the shutter will not work. Reload the film properly.  
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 Mode Dial to a Creative Zone mode.  
Move the <7> arrow to the <D>  
icon.  
Look at the LCD panel and press the  
<0> button to move the arrow.  
(
)
1
s
The current film speed is displayed.  
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 73.  
C.Fn-03-1 can prevent the film speed from being set automatically with the DX  
code. (p.85)  
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5Loading and Unloading Film  
Unloading Film  
After the film’s last frame is exposed, the camera rewinds the film  
automatically.  
s
During film rewind, the LCD panel will  
indicate the film rewinding and the  
frame count will count down.  
The film rewind stops automatically.  
s
Check that the <5> icon is blinking,  
then open the camera back and take  
out the film.  
6Midroll Rewind  
To rewind the film in midroll, follow the procedure below.  
Press the <6> button.  
s
Film rewind will begin.  
The film rewind stops automatically.  
s
Check that the <5> icon is blinking,  
then open the camera back and take  
out the film.  
During film rewind, pressing the <6> button toggles between high-speed  
and low-speed (silent) rewind.  
• C.Fn-01-1 can make the film rewind faster. (p.85)  
• C.Fn-02-1 can leave out the film leader when the film rewind ends. (p.85)  
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Dioptric Adjustment  
By adjusting the diopter, eyeglass wearers will not need their eyeglasses  
to see a sharp viewfinder image. The camera’s adjustable dioptric range  
is –2.5 to +0.5 dpt.  
Remove the eyecup.  
1•  
While grasping both sides at the  
bottom of the eyecup, slide it upward  
to remove.  
Turn the dioptric adjustment  
2knob.  
Turn the knob left or right so that the  
AF points in the viewfinder look  
sharp.  
The illustration shows the knob at the  
standard setting (–1 dpt).  
Reattach the eyecup.  
3
If the dioptric adjustment knob still cannot make the viewfinder look clear, use  
a Dioptric Adjustment Lens Ed (10 types sold separately).  
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Holding the Camera  
To avoid taking blurred pictures, hold the camera steady to minimize  
camera shake.  
Horizontal shooting  
Vertical shooting  
• 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.  
The camera automatically senses whether it is in the horizontal or vertical  
position. The camera orientation sensor will make a small sound when you  
switch to vertical or horizontal shooting.  
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2
Fully Automatic Shooting  
This chapter describes how to use the camera’s Basic Zone  
modes <Y> <U> <I> <O> <P> <A> for quick and easy  
shooting. In these modes, all you do is point and shoot. Also,  
these modes override the camera’s <l> <u> and AF Mode  
dials, film advance mode lever (except <p>), and buttons  
(except <  
> <6> and the shutter button). This is to  
0
prevent spoiled shots caused by accidental operation of  
camera controls.  
Turn the Mode Dial to <Y>,  
<U>, <I>, <O>, <P>, or  
<A>.  
• The picture-taking procedure is  
the same as with the “<Y> Full  
Auto mode” on page 28.  
• The settings automatically set by  
the Basic Zone modes are  
shown in the “Feature Availability  
Table” on page 91.  
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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, you just point and shoot.  
Turn the Mode Dial to < >.  
Y
1
Aim any of the AF points on the  
2subject.  
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 50.  
AF point  
Focus the subject.  
3•  
Press the shutter button halfway to  
focus.  
When necessary, the built-in flash will  
pop up automatically.  
The AF point that achieves focus will  
flash in red. The beeper will also  
sound and the focus confirmation  
light <n> in the viewfinder will light.  
s
s
Shutter speed  
Aperture value  
Check the exposure setting.  
4
s
The shutter speed and aperture  
value will be set automatically and  
displayed in the viewfinder and on  
the LCD panel. (0)  
AF point mark  
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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 <r> 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.51)  
• 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 simultaneously, it indicates that all those AF  
points have achieved focus.  
• In the Basic Zone modes (except <I> <P> ), the built-in flash will pop up  
and fire automatically in low-light or backlit conditions. To retract the flash,  
push it back down.  
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> modes.  
• The built-in flash’s AF-assist beam is effective up to about 4 meters/13.1  
feet.  
• In the Creative Zone modes, if the built-in flash is popped up, the AF-assist  
light will emitted when necessary.  
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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  
U
This mode blurs the background to make the  
human subject stand out.  
Holding down the shutter button executes  
continuous shooting.  
For better background blur, use a telephoto lens  
and fill the frame with the subject or have the  
subject stand closer to the camera.  
s
This automatically sets the AF mode to  
<4>, the film advance mode to <H>,  
and the metering mode to <Z>.  
Landscape  
I
This is for wide scenic views, night scenes, etc.  
Using a wide-angle lens will further enhance the  
depth and breadth of the picture.  
This automatically sets the AF mode to  
s
<4>, the film advance mode to <J>  
(single-frame shooting), and the metering mode  
to <Z>.  
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.  
For serious close-up shots, optional EOS-  
dedicated macro lenses are recommended.  
This automatically sets the AF mode to  
s
<4>, the film advance mode to <J>  
(single-frame shooting), and the metering mode  
to <Z>.  
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Sports  
P
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.  
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.  
The focus confirmation light will not light even  
when focus is achieved.  
This automatically sets the AF mode to  
s
<5>, the film advance mode to <H>,  
and the metering mode to <Z>.  
Night Portrait  
A
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.  
This automatically sets the AF mode to  
s
<4>, the film advance mode to <J>  
(single-frame shooting), and the metering mode  
to <Z>.  
• A blinking shutter speed indicates that the shutter speed is too slow to  
prevent a blurred picture caused by camera shake. 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.)  
• In the <A> mode, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.  
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F
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 reduction  
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 <I> <P>.  
Move the <7> arrow to the <F>  
1icon on the LCD panel.  
Look at the LCD panel and press the  
<0> button to move the arrow.  
(1)  
Turn the <l> dial to set “E” on  
2the LCD panel.  
Press the shutter button halfway to  
return to normal camera operation.  
To cancel red-eye reduction, set “W”  
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.  
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qUsing the Self-timer  
You can use self-timer in any Basic Zone mode or Creative Zone mode.  
We recommend using a tripod when you use the self-timer.  
Set the film advance mode lever  
1to <p>.  
s
The <K> icon will be displayed on the  
LCD panel.  
Take the picture.  
2•  
The picture-taking procedure is the  
same as with the <Y> Full Auto  
mode on page 28.  
Look through the viewfinder and  
press the shutter button fully to start  
the self-timer.  
s
The picture will be taken about 10  
sec. later.  
During the first 8 seconds, the  
beeper beeps slowly and the red-eye  
reduction lamp flashes.  
During the final 2 seconds, the  
beeper beeps faster and the red-eye  
reduction lamp stays lit.  
s
During 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 the subject.  
To cancel the self-timer after it starts, set the film advance mode lever to  
<J> (single-frame shooting) or <H>.  
• When using the self-timer to take a picture of only yourself, first lock the  
focus (p.50) on an object at the same distance where you will be in the  
picture.  
• The self-timer beeper can be silenced. (p.74)  
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Using the Eyepiece Cover  
When using the self-timer or optional wireless remote control, you should  
use the eyepiece cover (p.17) to prevent stray light from entering the  
eyepiece and affecting the exposure reading.  
Remove the eyecup from the  
1eyepiece.  
Push up both sides at the bottom of  
the eyecup.  
Attach the eyepiece cover.  
2•  
The eyepiece cover is attached to the  
strap.  
Slide the eyepiece cover down into  
the eyepiece groove to attach it.  
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Imprinting the Date or Time (DATE Model only)  
The camera has a date feature with  
an automatic calendar to 2019. 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.  
Press the <  
> button.  
q
s
Each time the button is pressed, the  
imprinting format changes in the  
following sequence as shown on the  
quartz date display panel:  
Month, day, year  
Day, month, year  
Year, month, day  
Day, hour, minute  
Hyphens  
(Dec. 24, 2004)  
(24 Dec. 2004)  
(2004 Dec. 24)  
(24th 16:45)  
(Blank)  
• <W> is displayed above the month.  
• When a picture is taken, the bar <9> will blink to indicate that the  
date or time has been imprinted.  
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Imprinting the Date or Time (DATE Model only)  
Setting the Date and Time  
Select the date or time display.  
1•  
Press the <q> button.  
Select the digit to be set.  
Press the <6> button until the  
digit blinks.  
Each time you press the button, the  
settable digit will change as follows:Year  
month day. Or hour minute a”  
2•  
s
Set the correct number.  
3•  
Keep pressing the <7> button until  
the correct number appears.  
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all the  
date and time digits are set correctly.  
Finalize the setting.  
4•  
Keep pressing the <6> button  
until no digits blink.  
If “a” is blinking and you press  
<6>, the seconds will be reset  
to 0.  
Replacing the Date Battery  
When the date/time on the imprinted photograph looks faded, replace  
the CR2025 lithium battery as follows. Battery life is about 3 years.  
Remove the battery chamber cover.  
1•  
Open the camera back and loosen  
the screw as shown in the illustration.  
Take out the battery.  
2
Insert a new battery.  
3•  
The battery’s positive contact (+)  
must face up.  
Reattach the battery chamber cover.  
4•  
Set the correct date and time.  
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AF Modes and Metering  
Modes  
The viewfinder has seven AF  
points.You can select the AF point  
closest to the subject to make it  
easier and faster to compose the  
picture.You can also select the AF  
mode to suit the subject or  
shooting conditions.  
Evaluative, partial, and center-  
weighted averaging metering  
modes are provided. Set the  
metering mode to suit shooting  
conditions and obtain the desired  
exposure.  
The  
symbol indicates that the respective feature can  
be used only in Creative Zone modes (S, R, E, W,  
Q).  
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Selecting the AF Mode★  
The AF mode is the autofocusing method. The camera has three AF  
modes: 1. One Shot AF for still subjects, 2. AI Servo AF for moving  
subjects, and 3. AI Focus AF that switches automatically from One-Shot  
AF to AI Servo AF if the subject starts to move.  
Set the lens focus mode switch to  
1<AF>.  
Set the Mode Dial to a Creative  
2Zone mode.  
Turn the AF mode dial to select  
3the AF mode.  
ONE SHOT : One-Shot AF  
AI FOCUS : AI Focus AF  
AI SERVO : AI Servo AF  
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One-Shot AF for Still Subjects  
Pressing the shutter button  
halfway activates AF operation  
and achieves focus once.  
s
The AF point which achieves focus  
will flash briefly and the focus  
confirmation light in the viewfinder will  
light at the same time.  
s
With evaluative metering, the  
exposure setting (shutter speed and  
aperture value) will be set when focus  
is achieved. The exposure setting and  
focus will be locked as long as the  
shutter button is pressed halfway.  
(p.50) You can then recompose the  
shot while retaining the exposure  
setting and point of focus.  
AF point  
Focus  
confirmation light  
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 try and focus again.  
Also see “When Autofocus Fails” (p.51).  
AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects  
While you press the shutter  
button halfway, the camera  
focuses continuously  
This AF mode suits moving subjects  
when the focusing distance keeps  
changing.  
s
With predictive AF , the camera can  
also focus track a subject which  
steadily approaches or retreats from  
the camera.  
s
The exposure settings are set  
immediately before the picture is  
taken.  
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Selecting the AF Mode★  
• When focus is achieved, the focus confirmation light <n> in the viewfinder  
will not light and the beeper will not sound.  
• If the focus confirmation light <n> in the viewfinder blinks, it means focus  
has not been achieved.  
• Focus lock cannot be used.  
Predictive AF  
If the subject approaches or retreats from the camera at a constant rate,  
the camera tracks the subject and predicts the focusing distance  
immediately before the picture is taken. This is for obtaining correct focus  
at the moment of exposure.  
When the AF point selection is automatic, the camera first uses the  
center AF point to focus. If the subject moves away from the center AF  
point, focus tracking continues as long as the subject is covered by  
another AF point. The active AF point will not flash in red.  
With a manually selected AF point, the selected AF point is used for  
predictive AF.  
In the Eye Control mode, Eye Control Servo AF (p.49) will be used. As  
long as one of the AF points cover the moving subject, predictive AF  
will continue to track the subject as you follow it with your eye.  
With C.Fn-04-2, holding down the <w> button will temporarily stop the  
AF operation in the AI Servo AF mode. (p.85)  
AI Focus AF for Automatic AF Mode Switching  
The AI Focus AF mode switches  
automatically from One-Shot AF to AI  
Servo AF if the subject starts to move.  
If focus is achieved in the One-Shot AF  
mode and the subject starts to move  
continuously, the camera will detect the  
movement and switch automatically to  
AI Servo AF to focus track the subject.  
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3Selecting an 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 < > <  
either automatically or manually.  
> <  
> < > modes, the AF point can be selected  
S
R
E
W
Automatic AF Point Selection  
The camera selects the AF point automatically to match the subject.  
Manual AF Point Selection  
You can select any of the seven AF points manually. This is best when  
you want to focus a particular subject, or to compose a particular shot  
quickly.  
Eye Control (p.43 - 49)  
Select one of the seven AF points by looking at it.  
Basic Procedure for AF Point Selection  
Set the Eye Control switch to  
1<2>.  
Press the <3> button. (1)  
2
s
The current AF point will be indicated  
on the LCD panel and in the  
viewfinder.  
Select the desired AF point.  
3•  
Look at the viewfinder or LCD panel  
and press the <h> key.  
Press the <h> keys on the left,  
s
right, top, or bottom to select the left,  
right, top, or bottom AF point  
respectively.  
To return to shooting, press the  
shutter button halfway or press the  
<3> button again.  
If you use an external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite and focus cannot be  
achieved with the AF-assist beam, select the center AF point.  
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3Selecting an AF Point★  
Automatic Selection  
Display all AF points in red.  
When you try to select an AF point  
beyond a peripheral AF point,  
automatic focusing selection will be  
set.  
Manual Selection  
Display the desired AF point in  
red.  
See the diagram on the left on how  
the AF point selection changes with  
the <3> button.  
When you press the <3> button to  
switch from automatic AF point  
selection to manual AF point  
selection, the selection will start with  
the center AF point.  
Automatic Selection  
Automatic Selection  
Center AF point selected  
• C.Fn-10-1 can disable the AF point from flashing in red. (p.87)  
• C.Fn-11-1 enables you to select a AF point directly with the <h> keys  
without having to press the <3> button first. (p.87)  
• C.Fn-11-2 enables you to select a AF point with the <l> and <u> dials  
instead of the <h> keys. (p.87)  
• C.Fn-12-1 can make the <3> button switch to the center AF point. (p.88)  
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e Eye Control Calibration (m Model only)  
With Eye Control, the camera detects which AF point your eye is looking  
at. That AF point is then selected and used to focus the subject.  
Calibration Procedure  
Before using Eye Control, you must calibrate the camera so that it can  
correctly detect the movements of your eye looking through the  
eyepiece. To calibrate it, look at the blinking AF point, then press the  
shutter button.You must calibrate it for both the horizontal and vertical  
camera orientations. The camera can save up to five calibration settings.  
To maximize the calibration precision, read “Eye Control  
Calibration and Operation Tips” on page 46.  
Before starting, complete any necessary dioptric adjustment. (p.25)  
While calibrating the camera, do not take your eye off the eyepiece.  
e” stands for calibration.  
Set the Eye Control switch to  
1<e>.  
s
u” and the CAL No. are displayed  
on the LCD panel.  
Blinking number:  
Indicates unregistered calibration.  
Non-blinking number:  
Indicates registered calibration.  
Select a blinking CAL No.  
2•  
Turn the <l> dial to select a  
number.  
If there is no blinking CAL No., see  
“Deleting Eye Control Calibration  
Settings” on page 47.  
Hold the camera horizontally and  
3look at the viewfinder.  
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e Eye Control Calibration (m Model only)  
Keep looking at the blinking AF  
4point in the viewfinder and press  
the shutter button.  
1
The right-most AF point will blink first.  
While looking at the blinking AF point,  
press the shutter button.  
s
The AF point will stop blinking and  
stay lit. The beeper will sound at the  
same time.  
During this calibration procedure,  
pressing the shutter button  
completely will not take a picture.  
Let go of the shutter button.  
5
6
Repeat steps 4 and 5.  
s
The AF point will blink in the following  
3
4
sequence: 2 3 4.  
2
Check the viewfinder display.  
When the calibration is completed,  
the CAL No. will stop blinking and  
7
s
i” will be displayed.  
Hold the camera vertically and  
8look at the viewfinder.  
Calibrate vertically under the same  
CAL No.  
You can hold the camera vertically  
with the grip pointing up or down.  
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While looking at the blinking AF  
9point, press the shutter button.  
5
6
Follow steps 4 to 6.  
s
The AF point will blink in the following  
sequence: 5 6 7 8.  
8
7
Check the viewfinder display.  
10  
s
When the calibration is completed,  
the CAL No. will stop blinking and  
i” will be displayed.  
Set the Eye Control switch to  
11<g>.  
This completes the calibration  
procedure, and you can now use Eye  
Control (p.48) to take pictures.  
If the camera does not detect your eye movement properly during the  
calibration, the beeper will sound and the CAL No. will blink on the LCD panel.  
In such a case, press the shutter button and start from step 3.  
If you do the calibration procedure only for the horizontal orientation, Eye  
Control during vertical picture-taking might not be so accurate. Be sure to  
also complete the calibration procedure for the vertical orientation.  
• If you interrupt the calibration procedure, wait until the AF point in the  
viewfinder stops blinking, then start over from step 3.  
• If the calibration does not go well, see “Eye Control Calibration Operation  
Tips” (p.46).  
• If the beeper setting (p.74) is set to “W”, the beeper will not sound.  
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e Eye Control Calibration (m Model only)  
Eye Control Calibration and Operation Tips  
• Hold the camera as you always do while looking through the viewfinder.  
• Look through the viewfinder so you can see all four corners of the  
viewfinder.  
• Avoid squinting or blinking your eye.  
• When using Eye Control, look through the eyepiece in the same way  
you did during the calibration.  
• During the calibration procedure, keep looking (without moving your  
eye) at the blinking AF point until it lights and the beeper sounds.  
• Keep both eyes open while looking through the viewfinder.  
• If you wear eyeglasses, wear them properly without having them slide  
down your nose.  
Eye Control calibration and operation might not be possible in the  
following cases:  
• When you wear bifocal eyeglasses or hard contact lenses.  
You wear mirror-type sunglasses or other specially-coated glasses.  
Your eye is too far away from the eyepiece due to eyeglasses, etc.  
Your eye is too close to the viewfinder.  
Intelligent Eye Control  
You can repeat the calibration procedure under different conditions such  
as when you are outdoors, indoors, or at night. The camera can save  
these additional calibration settings under the same CAL No. By  
accumulating more calibration settings, the camera can provide more  
precise Eye Control.  
Two or more users must not share the same CAL No. Each user should have  
his or her own CAL No. If necessary, delete the calibration settings saved  
under another CAL No. to store another user’s calibration settings. (p.47)  
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Deleting Eye Control Calibration Settings  
If you want to save new calibration settings under a CAL No. that already  
has calibration settings, follow the procedure below to first delete the  
previous calibration settings.You can then do the calibration procedure  
and save the new calibration settings under that CAL No.  
Set the Eye Control switch to  
1<e>.  
Select the CAL No. whose  
2calibration settings are to be  
deleted.  
Select a non-blinking CAL No.  
Press the <  
> button and  
w
3<  
> button simultaneously.  
3
s
The CAL No. will start blinking to  
indicate that the calibration settings  
have been deleted.  
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gUsing Eye Control (m Model only)  
With Eye Control, you just look at the AF point where you want to focus.  
• Eye Control can be used in all shooting modes except < > (Full  
Y
Auto).  
• In the < > (Full Auto) mode, Eye Control information is also added to  
Y
the automatic AF point selection program for more precise automatic  
AF point selection.  
Set the Eye Control switch to  
1<e>.  
Select the CAL No.  
2•  
Turn the <l> dial to select your  
CAL No.  
Non-blinking number:  
Indicates registered calibration.  
Blinking number:  
Indicates unregistered calibration.  
Set the Eye Control switch to  
3<g>.  
Select a shooting mode.  
4•  
Turn the Mode Dial to select the  
desired shooting mode.  
Turn the AF mode dial to select  
5the AF mode.  
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Keep looking at the focusing  
6point you want to select and  
press the shutter button halfway.  
s
The <m> icon lights in the  
viewfinder.  
The AF point you look at will flash in  
s
red and focus the subject.  
Take the picture.  
7
• If the camera fails to detect which AF point you are looking at, the <m> icon  
in the viewfinder will blink and automatic AF point selection will take effect.  
• If Eye Control does not work well, check if you are using the correct CAL No.  
and see “Eye Control Calibration and Operation Tips” on page 46.  
Eye Control Servo AF  
When you use Eye Control in the AI Servo AF mode (or AI Focus AF set  
to AI Servo AF), you can focus a moving subject continuously just by  
looking at it. This is called Eye Control Servo AF.  
If the subject focused with Eye Control starts to move, you can continue  
to focus-track the subject with your eye by looking at the next AF point  
covering the subject while holding down the shutter button halfway.  
Turning Off Eye Control  
Turn the Eye Control switch to <2>.  
The AF point can then be selected  
automatically or manually.  
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Focusing Off-Center Subjects  
After achieving focus, you can lock the focus on a subject and  
recompose the shot. This is called “focus lock.”  
Focus lock works when the AF mode is set to One Shot AF.  
Set the camera to a Creative Zone  
1mode.  
Select the desired AF point.  
2
Focus the subject.  
3•  
Aim the AF point on the subject, then  
press the shutter button halfway.  
Keep pressing the shutter button  
4halfway and recompose the  
picture as desired.  
Take the picture.  
5
Focus lock also works in the Basic Zone modes (except <P>). Just start from  
step 3 above.  
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When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)  
Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light <  
blinks) with certain subjects such as the following:  
>
n
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, 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.  
8Manual Focusing  
Set the lens focus mode switch to  
1<MF>.  
Focus the subject.  
2•  
Turn the lens focusing ring until the  
subject looks sharp.  
Focus ring  
If you hold down the shutter button halfway while focusing manually, the AF  
point achieving focus will flash in red and the focus confirmation light <n> will  
light.  
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ZMetering Modes★  
The camera has three metering modes: Evaluative, partial, and center-  
weighted averaging metering. The Basic Zone uses evaluative metering.  
In the Creative Zone, any of the three modes can be selected.  
Press the <Z> button. (1)  
1
Select the metering mode.  
2•  
Turn the <l> dial.  
To start shooting again, press the  
shutter button halfway or press the  
<Z> button again.  
ZEvaluative 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.  
• During manual focusing, evaluative metering is based on the  
center AF point.  
• If the subject brightness and background light level are very  
different (strong backlight or spotlight), partial metering (X)  
is recommended instead.  
XPartial metering  
This is effective for backlit subjects. An area covering about  
10% of the viewfinder screen at the center is used for  
metering. The partial metering area is shown on the left.  
CCenter-weighted averaging metering  
The metering is weighted at the center and then averaged  
for the entire scene.  
Partial metering and FE lock can be linked to the active AF point. (See page  
87 for C.Fn-08-1.)  
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4
User-Controlled Shooting  
With Creative Zone modes, you  
C
can set the desired shutter speed  
or aperture value to obtain the  
exposure you want.You take  
control of the camera.  
The  
symbol indicates that the respective feature can  
be used only in Creative Zone modes (S, R, E, W,  
Q).  
Press the shutter button halfway and release, and the  
exposure setting will be displayed for approximately 4  
seconds on the LCD panel and viewfinder.  
The functions that can be set in Creative Zone modes are  
listed in the “Function Availability Table” (p.91).  
Before proceeding, turn the <i> switch to <1>.  
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S 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.  
<S> stands for Program.  
AE” stands for auto exposure.  
Turn the Mode Dial to <S>.  
1
AF point  
Focus the subject.  
Move the AF point over the subject  
and press the shutter button halfway.  
2•  
Shutter speed  
Aperture value  
Check the display.  
3
s
The 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.  
AF point mark  
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Take the picture.  
4•  
Compose the shot and press the  
shutter button fully.  
• If the “K ” shutter speed and maximum aperture  
display blink, it means the subject is too dark. Use  
flash.  
• If the “D ” shutter speed and minimum aperture  
display blink, it means the subject is too bright. Attach  
an ND filter (sold separately) to reduce the light  
entering the lens.  
The Difference Between <S> 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 <S> mode, but not in the <Y>  
mode.  
· Manual AF point selection  
· Metering mode selection  
· Film advance mode selection  
· Program shift  
· Custom Functions  
· Built-in flash manual firing  
· EX-series Speedlite compatibility  
- FE lock  
· Exposure compensation  
· AEB  
· AE lock with the <j> button  
· Depth-of-field preview  
· Multiple exposures  
- High-speed sync  
- Flash ratio control  
- FEB  
- 2nd-curtain sync  
- Modeling flash  
)
(FP flash  
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.  
Taken with a fast shutter speed.  
Taken with a slow shutter speed.  
Turn the Mode Dial to <R>.  
1
Select the desired shutter speed.  
2•  
Turn the <l> dial.  
The shutter speed can be set in half-  
stop increments.  
Press the shutter button halfway  
3to focus the subject.  
s
The aperture value is set  
automatically.  
Check the viewfinder display and  
4take the picture.  
A correct exposure will be obtained  
as long as the aperture value display  
is not blinking.  
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• 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 “D ” to “R” indicate the denominator of the  
fractional shutter speed. For example, “S” indicates 1/125 sec. Also, “H”  
indicates 0.7 sec, and “J” 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 or brighter the aperture (lower f/number) the more blurred the  
background will become. This effect is ideal for portraits. The smaller or  
darker the aperture (higher f/number), the clearer the focus will be for  
both near and far objects (wider depth of field).  
<E> stands for aperture value.  
Taken with a large aperture.  
Taken with a small aperture.  
Turn the Mode Dial to <E>.  
1
Select the desired aperture value.  
2•  
Turn the <l> dial.  
The aperture value can be set in half-  
stop increments.  
Press the shutter button halfway  
3to focus the subject.  
s
The shutter speed is set  
automatically.  
Check the viewfinder display and  
4take the picture.  
A correct exposure will be obtained  
as long as the shutter speed display  
does not blink.  
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• 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, “Q” will be display for the aperture value.  
Depth-of-field Preview★  
Press the depth-of-field preview button  
to stop down to the current aperture  
setting. The diaphragm in the lens will  
be set to the current aperture so you  
can check the depth of field (range of  
acceptable focus) through the  
viewfinder.  
• This feature can be used in the Creative Zone.  
• While you press the depth-of-field preview button, the exposure will also be  
locked (AE lock).  
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W Manual Exposure  
In this mode, you set both the shutter  
speed and aperture as desired. To  
determine the exposure, refer to the  
exposure level indicator in the  
viewfinder or use a handheld  
exposure meter. This method is  
called manual exposure. In the <W>  
mode, the center-weighted averaging  
metering will be set automatically.  
<W> stands for Manual.  
Turn the Mode Dial to <W>.  
1
Select the desired shutter speed.  
2•  
Turn the <l> dial.  
Select the desired aperture value.  
3•  
Turn the <i> switch to <1> and  
turn the <u> dial.  
Press the shutter button halfway  
4to focus the subject.  
s
The exposure setting will be  
displayed.  
The exposure level mark <z>  
indicates how close the exposure  
level is to the correct exposure.  
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Determine the exposure.  
5•  
Look at the exposure level indicator  
and set the shutter speed and  
aperture value as desired.  
Standard exposure index  
:
:
:
This is the reference point for a standard exposure.  
To set it to the standard exposure level, set a slower shutter  
speed or a larger aperture value (smaller f/number).  
To set it to the standard exposure level, set a faster shutter  
speed or a smaller aperture value (larger f/number).  
Exposure level mark  
Take the picture.  
6
If the exposure level mark <z> blinks at the <o> or <s> level, it indicates  
that the difference between the standard exposure exceeds +/–2 stops.  
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Q Depth-of-field AE  
The depth-of-field AE mode is for obtaining wide depth of field between a  
near and far subject. It is effective for group shots and landscapes. The  
optimum point of focus, aperture, and shutter speed are set  
automatically to obtain the desired depth of field. For DEP, you can  
specify the AF points manually or with Eye Control AF.  
• The <Q> mode cannot be used if the lens focus mode switch is set  
<MF>. Make sure it is set to <AF>.  
<Q> stands for depth of field.  
Depth-of-field AE with a Manually-Selected AF Point  
Turn the Mode Dial to <Q>.  
1
s
The AF mode will be set  
automatically to <4>.  
Turn the Eye Control switch to  
2<2>.  
Select the AF point.  
3•  
Press the <3> button and use  
the <h> keys to select the AF  
point.  
If automatic AF point selection has  
been set, use the center AF point to  
focus.  
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Focus the nearest subject.  
4•  
Aim the selected AF point on the  
nearest subject, then press the  
shutter button. (0)  
s
The focus confirmation light <n> will  
light, and “s  
” will be displayed.  
In steps 4 and 5, pressing the  
shutter button completely will not take  
the picture.  
Focus farthest subject.  
5•  
Repeat step 4.  
s
d” will be displayed.  
Steps 4 and 5 can also be done in  
reverse order.  
Compose the picture and press  
6the shutter button halfway. (0)  
s
The optimum point of focus, aperture,  
and shutter speed to obtain the  
desired depth of field are set  
automatically.  
When you let go of the shutter button,  
the display will change to “r ”.  
The exposure setting is set when the  
picture is taken.  
Take the picture.  
7•  
The desired depth of field will be  
obtained as long as the aperture  
value display does not blink.  
A correct exposure will be obtained  
as long as the shutter speed and  
aperture value displays do not blink.  
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Q Depth-of-field AE  
Depth-of-field AE with Eye Control (m Model only)  
With Eye Control, you can easily set the desired depth of field without  
having to recompose so much.  
Turn the Mode Dial to <Q>.  
1
Set the Eye Control switch to  
2<g>.  
Make sure the correct CAL No. has  
been set. (p.48)  
Focus the nearest subject you  
3want in focus.  
Look at the subject and press the  
shutter button. (0)  
The focus confirmation light <n> will  
s
light, and “s  
” will be displayed.  
In steps 3 and 4, pressing the  
shutter button completely will not take  
the picture.  
Focus the farthest subject you  
4want in focus.  
Repeat step 3.  
s
d” will be displayed.  
Steps 3 and 4 can also be done in  
reverse order.  
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Press the shutter button halfway.  
5•  
While looking at the AF point where  
you want the exposure to be set,  
press the shutter button halfway.  
The optimum point of focus, aperture,  
and shutter speed to obtain the  
desired depth of field are set  
automatically.  
s
When you let go of the shutter button,  
the display will change to “r ”.  
The exposure setting is set when the  
picture is taken.  
Take the picture.  
6•  
If the aperture value display does not  
blink, the desired depth of field will be  
obtained.  
A correct exposure will be obtained  
as long as the shutter speed and  
aperture displays do not blink.  
• If the aperture display blinks, it means that the desired  
depth of field cannot be obtained. Move further away  
from the subject or use the wide-angle end if you are  
using a zoom lens. Then try it again.  
• If the “K ” shutter speed and maximum aperture  
display blink, it means the subject is too dark. The  
<Q> mode cannot be used.  
• If the “D ” shutter speed and minimum aperture  
display blink, it means the subject is too bright. Attach  
an ND filter (sold separately) to reduce the light  
entering the lens.  
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Q Depth-of-field AE  
• If you are using a zoom lens, do not zoom before the picture is taken.  
• If a slow shutter speed is set, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.  
• The <Q> mode cannot be used if the lens focus mode switch is set  
<MF>. The result will be the same as using the <S> mode.  
• The <Q> mode cannot be used if you use flash or remote control. The  
result will be the same as using the <S> mode with flash.  
• If you are using the <Q> mode with a lens that has a focus-limiting  
switch, set the switch to “minimum focusing distance - .”  
To cancel <Q> at any time, turn the Mode Dial to any setting except  
<Q>.  
To check the depth of field while using depth-of-field AE, set DEP points 1  
and 2 and press the shutter button halfway. Then press the depth-of-field  
preview button.  
To further increase the depth of field, use a wide-angle lens.  
• Setting DEP points 1 and 2 at the same point on the subject will make the  
depth of field shallow. The foreground and background will then be blurred,  
making the subject stand out. Using a telephoto lens enhances this effect.  
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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 +/–2 stops in half-stop increments.  
Turn the Mode Dial to a Creative  
1Zone mode except <W>.  
Check the exposure setting.  
2•  
Press the shutter button halfway and  
check the display.  
Set the exposure compensation  
3amount.  
Turn the <i> switch to <1> and  
turn the <u> dial.  
To cancel the exposure  
compensation, set the exposure  
compensation amount to <b>.  
Increased exposure  
Standard exposure index  
Increased  
exposure  
Exposure level mark  
Decreased  
exposure  
Decreased exposure  
Take the picture.  
4
• The exposure compensation amount set is retained even after the Mode Dial  
is set to <2>.  
Assuming that a shutter speed of 1/125 sec. and an aperture value of f/8.0 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  
11  
0
125  
8.0  
+1 stop  
60  
5.6  
Shutter speed  
Aperture value  
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LAuto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)★  
With AEB, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set  
range (up to +/-2 stops in 1/2-stop increments) for three successive  
frames.  
Standard exposure (0)  
Decreased exposure (–1/2 stop)  
Increased exposure (+1/2 stop)  
Move the <7> arrow to the <L>  
1icon.  
Look at the LCD panel and press the  
<0> button. (1)  
AEB amount  
Set the desired AEB amount.  
2•  
Turn the <l> dial.  
Press the shutter button halfway to  
return to normal camera operation.  
Take the picture.  
3
s
The three bracketed shots will be  
exposed in the following sequence:  
standard exposure, decreased  
AEB range  
standard exposure  
decreased exposure  
increased exposure  
exposure, and increased exposure.  
As shown on the left, the respective  
bracketing amount will be displayed  
as each bracketed shot is taken.  
The picture will be taken in the  
s
s
current film advance mode.  
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Canceling AEB  
After the three bracketed shots are  
taken, the AEB setting will not be  
canceled automatically. To cancel  
AEB, follow steps 1 and 2 to set the  
AEB amount to “Z”.  
AEB will also be canceled  
automatically if the flash is ready to fire.  
AEB cannot be used with flash or bulb exposures.  
During AEB shooting, the <7> arrow will appear next to the <L> icon and the  
AEB level < > will be displayed. In the viewfinder, the <  
x
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.  
If C.Fn-05-1 is set (mirror lockup), single-frame film advance will take effect  
during AEB shooting even if the continuous film advance mode has been set.  
• AEB can also be set in combination with exposure compensation. If you set  
the exposure compensation amount beyond the displayable range, the  
indicator will look as shown below. However, the exposure compensation  
amount will still take effect.  
In the <S> <R> <E> <Q> modes:  
:
:
:
:
1 stop AEB.  
1 stop AEB with –1-stop exposure compensation.  
1 stop AEB with –1.5-stop exposure compensation.  
1 stop AEB with –2-stop exposure compensation.  
In the <W> mode:  
:
:
1 stop AEB with –2-stop exposure compensation.  
1 stop AEB with over –2-stop exposure compensation.  
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jAE Lock★  
AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different spot 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.  
Focus the subject.  
1•  
Press the shutter button halfway to  
focus.  
The exposure setting will be  
s
displayed.  
Press the < > button. (  
)
j
0
2
s
The <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.  
• In the One-Shot AF and AI Focus AF modes (except AI SERVO AF), AE lock  
will take effect while you press the shutter button halfway to focus.  
• AE lock works differently depending on the selected AF point and metering  
mode. For details, see “AE Lock Effects” (p.92).  
C.Fn-04-1 enables you to apply AE lock by pressing the shutter button halfway  
and focus by pressing the <j> button. (p.85)  
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Bulb Exposures★  
When bulb is set, the shutter is open while you keep pressing the shutter  
button fully. Bulb exposures are useful when long exposures are required  
for night scenes, fireworks, astronomical photography, etc.  
Turn the Mode Dial to <W>.  
1
Set the shutter speed to “y”.  
2•  
Look at the LCD panel and turn the  
<l> dial to select “y”.  
y” follows “K ”  
Select the desired aperture value.  
3•  
Turn the <i> switch to <1> and  
turn the <u> dial.  
Start the bulb exposure.  
4
s
During the bulb exposure, “y”  
blinks on the LCD panel.  
The bulb exposure continues as long  
as you hold down the shutter button.  
• Remote Switch RS-60E3 (sold separately) is convenient for bulb exposures.  
• Bulb exposures are also possible with the Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5  
(sold separately). When you press the transmit button, the exposure will  
start. To end the exposure, press the button again.  
• With a new set of batteries, the maximum bulb exposure time (at 20˚C) will  
be about 10 hours.  
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4Multiple Exposures★  
The film is not advanced after each shot, so you can expose multiple  
shots on the same frame. Shoot up to nine shots on a single frame.  
Move the <7> arrow to the <4>  
1icon.  
Look at the LCD panel and press the  
<0> button. (1)  
E” will be displayed.  
s
Set the desired number of  
2multiple exposures.  
Turn the <l> dial.  
Press the shutter button halfway to  
return to normal camera operation.  
Take the picture.  
3
s
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 <7> arrow next to the <4> icon on  
the LCD panel will blink.  
To cancel multiple exposures before shooting, set the number of multiple  
exposures to “E”.  
To cancel multiple exposures after shooting, follow steps 1 and 2 to set the  
number of multiple exposures to blank.  
• Since the same frame is exposed multiple times, exposure compensation  
should be set to a negative value for each shot.  
General Guide for Exposure Compensation  
These are only suggested exposure compensation amounts. The optimum  
amount depends on the scene. Experiment to find the optimum compensation  
amount.  
Multiple Exposures 2 exposures  
–1.0 stop  
3 exposures  
–1.5 stop  
4 exposures  
–2.0 stop  
Exposure Compensation Amount  
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HSelecting the Film Advance Mode★  
The film advance mode can be set to Single <J> or Continuous <H>.  
To set the film advance mode, turn  
the film advance mode lever.  
The film advance mode takes effect  
in the Creative Zone modes.  
The continuous shooting speed will  
be as follows:  
4 : Approx. 4 fps  
5 : Approx. 3.5 fps  
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 <7> arrow to the  
1<D> icon.  
Look at the LCD panel and press the  
<0> button to move the arrow.  
(1)  
sThe current film speed is displayed.  
Set the desired film speed.  
2•  
Turn the <l> dial to set the film  
speed.  
Press the shutter button halfway to  
return to normal camera operation.  
The manually-set film speed will be canceled if the film is taken out and DX-  
coded film is loaded.  
With C.Fn-03-1, you can retain the manually-set film speed even after taking  
out the film and loading another DX-coded roll of film. (p.85)  
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9Silencing the Beeper  
The beeper can be silenced in all of the picture-taking modes.  
Move the <7> arrow to the <9>  
1icon.  
Look at the LCD panel and press the  
<0> button. (1)  
Set the setting to “W”.  
2•  
Turn the <l> dial.  
To enable the beeper to sound, set to  
E”.  
Press the shutter button halfway to  
return to normal camera operation.  
bLCD Panel Illumination  
LCD panel illumination is provided.  
Press the <b> button to illuminate the  
LCD panel for about 5 sec. The  
illumination can be turned off by  
pressing the button again. Turn on the  
illumination when it is too dark to see  
LCD panel. The illumination turns off  
automatically after the picture is taken.  
If you use any button or dial for shooting while the LCD panel is illuminated,  
the illumination time will be extended.  
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Mirror Lockup★  
Mirror lockup is enabled with C.Fn-05-1. This prevents mirror-caused  
vibrations which may blur the image during close-ups or when a  
telephoto lens is used. To set this Custom Function, see “Setting a  
Custom Function” on page 84. When mirror lockup is set, the camera  
operates as follows.  
Press the shutter button fully.  
1
s
The mirror will lock up.  
s
After 30 seconds, it will go back down  
automatically.  
Press the shutter button fully  
2again.  
s
The picture will be taken and the  
mirror will go back down.  
To take another shot with mirror  
lockup, start from step 1 again.  
• If you are shooting a very bright scene such as the beach or ski slope with  
mirror lockup, take the picture promptly after the mirror goes up.  
• During mirror lockup, do not point the lens toward the sun. Doing so may  
damage the shutter curtains due to the sun’s heat.  
• If you use mirror lockup with the self-timer for a bulb exposure, keep pressing  
the shutter button completely (10-sec. self-timer + bulb exposure). If you let  
go of the shutter button during the self-timer, there will be a shutter-release  
sound. It is not the shutter release.  
• For mirror lockup, using the Remote Switch RS-60E3 or Remote Controller  
RC-1/RC-5 (both sold separately) is recommended.  
• During mirror lockup, the film advance mode will be Single even if it is set to  
<H>.  
• If mirror lockup is used with the self-timer, pressing the shutter button fully  
will lock up the mirror first and the picture will be taken 10 sec. later.  
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KWireless Remote Control  
With Remote Controller RC-1 (sold separately), wireless operation is  
possible up to 5 m/16.4 ft away from the front of the camera.  
Turn the film advance mode lever  
1to <p>.  
s
The <K> icon appears on the LCD  
panel.  
Take the picture.  
2•  
Point the signal transmitter toward  
the camera’s remote control sensor  
and press the signal button.  
s
The remote control lamp will light,  
and the picture will be taken.  
For details on using the remote  
control, see the RC-1’s instructions.  
Remote control  
sensor  
Certain types of fluorescent light may cause camera misoperation. During  
wireless remote control, try to keep the camera away from fluorescent light.  
You can also use Remote Controller RC-5 (sold separately).  
• If you set the film advance mode lever to <p> and do nothing for four  
minutes, the wireless remote control mode will be canceled automatically to  
save battery power.  
Using the Remote Switch  
Connect the Remote Switch RS-  
60E3’s (sold separately) plug to the  
camera’s remote control terminal. To  
take a picture, press the Remote  
Switch’s shutter-release button.  
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5
Flash Photography  
With the built-in flash or EOS-  
dedicated Speedlite, you can  
easily take flash pictures in the  
same way as normal AE shooting.  
In the Basic Zone modes (except  
<I> <P>), the built-in flash is  
fully automatic. In Creative Zone  
modes, it can be used at any time.  
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Using the Built-in Flash  
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> modes).  
In a Creative Zone Mode  
Just pop-up the built-in flash to fire the flash regardless of the ambient  
light level.  
S
: Use this mode for automatic flash photography. The flash  
sync speed (within 1/60 sec. - 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.  
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.  
W
: Enables you to manually set the shutter speed (30 sec. -  
1/125 sec. or bulb) and aperture. 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 : This mode gives the same flash result as the <S> mode.  
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Flash Distance Range (With EF28-105mm f/3.5-4.5)  
[m/ft]  
28mm  
ISO  
90mm  
Negative Film  
1 - 4.0 / 3.3 - 13.4  
1 - 5.7 / 3.3 - 18.9 1 - 4.0 / 3.3 - 13.4  
Negative Film  
1 - 5.2 / 3.3 - 17.2  
1 - 7.4 / 3.3 - 24.3  
Slide Film  
Slide Film  
1 - 2.8 / 3.3 - 9.4  
100  
200  
400  
1 - 3.7 / 3.3 - 12.1  
1 - 5.2 / 3.3 - 17.2  
1 - 10.5 / 3.3 - 34.4 1.2 - 7.4 / 3.9 - 24.3 1 - 8.1 / 3.3 - 26.8 1 - 5.7 / 3.3 - 18.9  
• Use the built-in flash at least 1 meter (3.3 ft) away from the subject. Closer  
distances may result in the flash partially obstructed by the lens barrel.  
• 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. Using an EOS-dedicated  
Speedlite is recommended.  
• The built-in flash’s flash coverage is suited for a 28mm lens. If you use a  
shorter wide-angle lens, the flash picture may look dark along the periphery.  
To retract the built-in flash, push it down.  
• In <R> or <W> mode, even if you set the shutter speed faster than 1/125  
sec. 1/125 sec. will be set automatically.  
• If the camera finds it difficult to focus, the AF-assist beam will fire  
automatically (except <I> <P>).  
• C.Fn-07-3 disables the built-in flash from firing. (p.86)  
• C.Fn-06-1 enables 2nd-curtain sync with the built-in flash. (p.86)  
• With C.Fn-09-1, the flash sync speed will be fixed at 1/125 sec. in the <E>  
mode. (p.87)  
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Using the Built-in Flash  
aFlash Exposure Compensation  
Flash exposure compensation can be set in the same way as with  
exposure compensation. It can be set up to +/–2 stops in 1/2-stop  
increments.  
Move the <7> arrow to the <a>  
1icon on the LCD panel.  
Press the <0> button to move  
the arrow. (1)  
Set the flash exposure  
2compensation amount.  
Turn the <i> switch to <1> and  
turn the <u> dial.  
To cancel flash exposure  
compensation, set the amount back  
to <c>.  
Press the shutter button halfway to  
return to normal camera operation.  
Increased flash exposure  
Re flash exposure index  
Decreased flash exposure  
Decreased flash  
exposure  
Increased flash  
exposure  
Flash exposure level mark  
Take the picture.  
3
• The flash exposure compensation amount is retained even after the Mode  
Dial is set to <2>.  
You can also set the compensation amount with the Main Dial.  
• Even with an EOS-dedicated Speedlite attached, you can still set the flash  
exposure compensation with the camera as explained above.  
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Using an EOS-dedicated Speedlite  
The camera is compatible with the EX/EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series EOS-  
dedicated Speedlites.  
For details on operating the Speedlite, refer to the Speedlite’s  
instruction booklet.  
Using an EX-series Speedlite  
With E-TTL II autoflash (AF point-linked,  
evaluative flash metering with preflash),  
you can easily take natural-looking flash  
pictures centering on the subject in the  
same way as normal AE shooting.  
Using an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite  
With A-TTL/TTL autoflash (AF point-linked, off-the-film flash metering),  
you can easily take flash pictures in the same way as normal AE  
shooting.  
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.  
• Before attaching an external Speedlite, retract the built-in flash.  
• If you use a flash unit (with multiple contacts) dedicated to another camera  
brand or a high-voltage flash, the camera may not work properly or  
malfunction may result.  
• If focus is difficult to achieve, the EOS-dedicated Speedlite (one with a built-  
in AF-assist light) will automatically emit the AF-assist light (except in <I>  
<P> modes).  
• With regard to EOS-dedicated Speedlites, this is a Type A camera  
(compatible with E-TTL II autoflash).  
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Using an EOS-dedicated Speedlite  
• C.Fn-07-3 can disable the EOS-dedicated Speedlite from firing a flash.  
(p.86)  
• C.Fn-06-1 can set second-curtain flash synchronization for an EOS-  
dedicated Speedlite. (p.86)  
• With C.Fn-09-1, the flash sync speed will be fixed at 1/125 sec. in the <E>  
mode. (p.87)  
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6
Custom Functions (C.Fn)  
Custom Functions enable you to  
customize various camera features  
to suit your picture-taking  
preferences.  
In the previous text, the <V>  
symbol was used to point out  
relevant Custom Functions. In this  
chapter, all the Custom Functions  
are described in detail.  
Custom Function settings are applied in the Creative  
Zone modes.They are not applied in the Basic Zone  
modes.  
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GSetting a Custom Function  
Turn the Mode Dial to <G>.  
1
s
The <V> icon and Custom  
Function No. are displayed on the  
LCD panel.  
Select the Custom Function No.  
2•  
Turn the <l> dial to select the  
Custom Function No.  
Set the Custom Function setting.  
3•  
Press the <w> button. The  
Custom Function setting changes  
each time you press the button.  
The “W” setting is the default.  
Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to set  
any other Custom Functions.  
Finalize the setting.  
4•  
Turn the Mode Dial to a shooting  
mode.  
The <V> icon remains displayed  
on the LCD panel and the Custom  
Function setting is set.  
s
Custom Function  
Setting No.  
Function  
Setting No.  
C.Fn” stands for Custom Function.  
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Custom Function Settings  
C.Fn-01 Film rewind speed  
Increase the film rewind speed.  
0 : Normal (silent) rewind  
1 : High-speed rewind  
C.Fn-02 Film leader position after film rewind  
Prevent the film leader from being rewound in the film cartridge after  
film rewind.  
0 : Rewinds film leader into the cartridge  
1 : Leaves film leader outside the cartridge  
C.Fn-03 DX-coded film speed setting method  
Prevent the camera from automatically setting the ISO film speed  
when the film is loaded.  
0 : Enabled  
1 : Disabled  
C.Fn-04 Shutter button and <j> functions  
0 : AF activation with shutter button pressed halfway, and AE  
lock with the <j> button.  
1 : AF activation with the <j> button, and AE lock with shutter  
button pressed halfway.  
Makes focusing and AE lock separate operations.  
2 : AF activation with shutter button pressed halfway, and  
suspend AF operation with the <j> button.  
During AI SERVO AF, if an obstruction comes in front of the  
subject, you can press the <j> button to stop the AF operation  
momentarily. The exposure is determined when the shot is taken.  
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Custom Function Settings  
C.Fn-05 Mirror lockup  
0 : Disabled (Normal operation)  
1 : Enabled  
Effective for close-up and telephoto shots to prevent camera shake  
caused by the mirror’s reflex action. See page 75 to use this  
feature.  
C.Fn-06 Shutter curtain sync with built-in flash/EOS-dedicated 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.  
C.Fn-07 AF-assist beam emission / Main flash firing  
The AF-assist beam from the camera and the EOS-dedicated  
Speedlite can be enabled/disabled, and the flash from the camera and  
EOS-dedicated Speedlite can be enabled/disabled.  
0 : Enable AF-assist and flash  
1 : Disable AF-assist and enable flash  
2 : Enable AF-assist only with EOS Speedlite and enable flash  
3 : Enable AF-assist and disable flash  
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C.Fn-08 Partial metering linkage with AF point/FE lock  
Partial metering and FE lock can be linked to the selected AF point.  
Effective for composing the shot.  
0 : Disabled (Partial metering/FE lock linked to center AF point)  
1 : Enabled  
C.Fn-09 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.  
C.Fn-10 Superimposed display for focus confirmation  
0 : On  
1 : Off  
Disables the AF point from flashing in red when it achieves focus.  
When the AF point is selected, it will still flash in red.  
C.Fn-11 AF point selection method  
0 : <3> button + <h>  
1 : Select AF point manually with <h> or select automatically  
with <3>  
While the metering is active (0), you can manually select the AF  
point with the <h> button. Convenient if you have to change the  
AF point often or if you want to change the AF point in the AI  
SERVO AF mode.  
2 : <3> button + <l> <u>  
After you press the <3> button, turn the <l> or <u> dial to  
select the AF point. Turn the <l> dial to select a horizontal AF  
point or turn the <u> dial to select a vertical AF point.  
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Custom Function Settings  
C.Fn-12 Switch to center AF point with the <3> button  
0 : Disabled  
1 : Enabled  
Press the <3> button to immediately switch to the center AF  
point. Convenient if you often use the center AF point.  
C.Fn-13 Lens AF stop button function  
0 : AF stop  
1 : AF start  
AF operates only while the AF stop button is pressed. While you  
press the button, AF operation with the camera is disabled.  
2 : AE lock while metering  
When you press the button while metering timer is still active, AE  
lock takes effect. Convenient when you want to focus and meter  
separately.  
3 : AF point selection method switching (between automatic and  
manual).  
In the manual AF point selection mode, holding down the button  
switches to automatic AF point selection. Holding down the button  
switches from manual AF point selection to automatic AF point  
selection immediately. Convenient when you are no longer able to  
focus track a moving subject with a manually-selected AF point in  
the AI Servo AF mode.  
In the automatic AF point selection mode, holding down the button  
selects the center AF point.  
4 : AF mode switching (between One-Shot AF and AI Servo AF)  
In the One-Shot AF mode, holding down the button switches to AI  
Servo AF mode. In the AI Servo AF mode, holding down the button  
switches to One-Shot AF mode. Convenient when you need to  
keep switching between One-Shot AF and AI Servo AF for a  
subject that keeps moving and stopping.  
5 : IS start  
With the lens’ IS switch already ON, the Image Stabilizer operates  
only while you hold down the AF stop button.  
The AF stop button is provided only on super telephoto lenses.  
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Reference  
Basic Photography Terms  
AE  
Abbreviation for auto exposure. It is an automatic metering and exposure  
system that sets the optimum exposure (shutter speed and/or aperture  
value) based on the reading by the built-in exposure meter.  
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  
accordance with the film’s sensitivity to light. The correct exposure is  
adjusted with the camera’s shutter speed and 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 camera displays  
the shutter speed from “D ” (1/4000 sec.) to “K ” (30 sec.) and  
y”.  
Aperture value  
The aperture setting (f-number) indicates  
the size of the aperture opening in the  
lens. It is used to adjust the amount of light  
striking the film. The camera can display  
the aperture setting from “X” to “V”. The  
actual aperture range displayed depends  
on the lens.  
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 higher-  
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). The camera can display the ISO film speed from “U”  
to “F ”.  
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Basic Photography Terms  
Depth of field  
This is the range where acceptable focus can be achieved in front of and  
behind the point of focus. The smaller the aperture value (the higher the  
f/number), the deeper the depth of field. And the larger the aperture  
value (the lower the f/number), the shallower the depth of field.  
The depth of field is affected as described below:  
(1) A smaller aperture value (a higher f/number) increases the depth of  
field.  
For example, stopping down to f/8 obtains a deeper depth of field  
than f/4.5.  
(2) A lens with a shorter focal length increases the depth of field.  
A wide-angle lens obtains a deeper depth of field than a telephoto  
lens.  
(3) A longer distance between the camera and subject increases the  
depth of field.  
(4) The depth of field behind the point of optimum focus (2) is longer than  
the depth of field in front of the point of optimum focus (1).  
Depth of field  
Point of optimum focus  
1
2
Aperture set to f/2.  
Aperture set to f/22.  
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Feature Availability Table  
: Set automatically.  
: User-selectable/settable.  
(p.48)  
Mode Dial mode  
Y
U
I
O
P
A
S
R E W Q  
One-Shot  
AI Servo  
AI Focus  
AF  
Auto  
AF Point  
Selection  
Manual  
Eye  
Control  
AF-Assist beam  
Evaluative  
Partial  
Center-weighted avg.  
Single  
Continuous  
Self-timer  
Auto Firing  
Manual Firing  
Flash off  
Exposure Compensation  
AE Lock  
ISO Speed  
Red-eye Reduction  
Beeper  
Multiple Exposures  
Flash Exposure  
Compensation  
AEB  
Midroll Rewind  
Custom Functions  
m Model only  
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AE Lock Effects  
AF Point Selection  
Manual AF Point  
Selection / Eye Control  
Method  
Automatic AF Point Selection  
Metering Mode  
AE lock is set at the  
selected AF point.  
AE lock is set at the AF point  
which achieved focus.  
Z Evaluative  
AE lock is set at the  
center AF point.  
C.Fn-08-0  
C.Fn-08-1  
X
Partial  
AE lock is set at the  
AE lock is set at the center  
AF point.  
selected AF point.  
AE lock is set at the  
center AF point.  
C Center-weighted  
averaging  
If you use Eye Control AF and press the <j> button before you press the  
shutter button halfway, AE lock will be applied to the center AF point.  
AF Mode and Film Advance Mode Combination  
Film Advance  
Mode  
One-Shot AF  
AI Servo AF  
AI Focus AF  
The picture cannot be The subject is focus-  
Automatically  
taken until focus is  
achieved. When focus  
is achieved, it also  
locks at the same  
tracked for continuous switches between  
autofocus. The  
exposure is set when  
the picture is taken.  
One Shot AF and AI  
Servo AF according  
to the subject status.  
J
(Single frame)  
time. The evaluative  
metering’s exposure  
setting is also locked.  
(The exposure setting  
is retained until the  
picture is taken.)  
The same conditions  
above apply during  
continuous shooting.  
(approx. 4 frames per  
sec.)  
The same conditions  
above apply during  
continuous shooting.  
(approx. 3.5 frames  
per sec.)  
H
(Continuous)  
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Program Line  
The program line below applies when the camera is used in the <S>  
Program AE mode with an EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 lens.  
5
4
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22 f/No  
32  
22  
16  
11  
8
3
2
1
0
5.6  
4
–1  
–2  
2.8  
2
–3  
–4  
1.4  
1.0  
–5  
30  
15  
8
4
2
1
2
4
8
15  
30  
60  
125 250 500 1000 2000 4000  
Shutter speed  
: At 28mm focal length  
: At 105mm focal length  
Program Line Description  
The bottom horizontal axis represents the shutter speed and the right  
vertical axis represents the aperture value. On the left edge and top  
edge of the graph, the Exposure Value (EV) is indicated for the  
respective shutter speed and aperture value combination set by the  
Program AE mode and denoted by the program line.  
Example: When the 105mm focal length is used and the subject  
brightness is EV 12, the point where the diagonal line from EV 12 (on  
the top edge of the graph) intersects the program line indicates the  
corresponding shutter speed (1/125 sec.) and aperture value (f/5.6)  
which the program sets automatically.  
The arrowhead lines above the graph indicate the metering range for the  
respective film speed.  
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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.  
s Replace the batteries with new ones. / Install the batteries correctly.  
(p.18)  
The picture looks blurred.  
The lens focus mode switch is set to <MF>.  
s Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>. (p.20)  
There was camera shake when the picture was taken.  
s Hold the camera steady or use a faster shutter speed. (p.21)  
The shutter does not work.  
On the LCD panel, the frame count is not displayed and the <5>  
icon blinks.  
s Take out the film and load it correctly. (p.22)  
The focus confirmation light <n> in the viewfinder blinks and  
focus cannot be achieved.  
s Select another AF point. (p.41)  
If focus still cannot be achieved, focus manually. (p.51)  
The <r> icon blinks on the LCD panel.  
The battery level is very low.  
s Replace the batteries with new ones. (p.18)  
A misoperation has occurred.  
s Press the shutter button halfway. (p.21) / Remove the batteries and  
reload it. (p.18) If the blinking <r> icon does not turn off, consult  
your nearest Canon dealer.  
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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 (electronic control)  
• Viewfinder  
Type....................................Eye-level pentaprism  
Coverage............................90% vertical and 92% horizontal coverage  
Magnification......................0.7x (–1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity)  
Eyepoint .............................19.5 mm  
Dioptric adjustment range...–2.5 - +0.5 diopter  
Focusing screen.................Fixed, all-matte screen  
Mirror..................................Quick-return half mirror (Transmission:reflection ratio of  
40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF 600mm f/4 or shorter  
lens)  
Viewfinder information........AF (AF points, focus confirmation light, Eye Control );  
Exposure (shutter speed, aperture value, exposure  
level, AE lock); Flash (flash ready, red-eye reduction, hi-  
speed sync, FE lock, Flash Exposure Compensation)  
Depth-of-field preview ........Depth-of-field preview button  
• Autofocus  
Type....................................TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor  
(TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection)  
AF points............................7  
AF working range...............EV 1 - 18 (at 20˚C, ISO 100)  
Focusing modes.................One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual  
focusing (MF)  
AF point selection...............Automatic selection, manual selection, manual  
selection with Eye Control (Eye Control AF)  
Selected AF point display ...Superimposed in viewfinder and displayed on LCD  
panel.  
AF-assist beam ..................Built-in flash fires intermittent burst automatically.  
Effective range: Approx. 4.5 meters at center, Approx. 4  
meters at periphery.  
• Eye Control  
Type....................................Eye position detected by IREDs.  
Calibration..........................Up to five calibration settings can be stored (Intelligent  
feature provided).  
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Major Specifications  
• Exposure control  
Exposure metering modes...TTL full aperture metering with 35-zone SPC  
• Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)  
• Partial metering (approx. 10% of viewfinder at center)  
• Center-weighted average metering  
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, Program), shutter-priority AE,  
aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, manual  
exposure, E-TTL II/A-TTL/TTL autoflash  
Film speeds........................ISO 6 - 6400 (Set automatically for DX-coded film within  
ISO 25 - 5000)  
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: In One-Shot AF mode, AE lock applied  
when focus achieved.  
Manual AE lock: AE lock applied with AE lock button.  
Multiple exposures .............Max. 9 exposures  
• 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  
Self-timer............................Shoot after 10 sec. delay  
Remote control...................Remote Switch RS-60E3,  
Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5  
• Built-in Flash  
Type....................................Retractable, auto pop-up flash  
Flash metering system.......AF point-linked, 3-zone TTL autoflash  
Guide No. ...........................13 (ISO 100, meters), 43 (ISO 100, ft.)  
Recycling time....................Approx. 2 sec.  
Flash-ready indicator..........Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder  
Flash coverage...................28mm lens angle covered  
Firing preconditions............In Basic Zones (except Landscape and Sports):  
Auto pop-up and firing in low light and backlit conditions  
in daylight.  
Red-eye Reduction.............Lamp  
Flash exposure compensation... 2 stops in 1/2-stop increments.  
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• External Speedlite..........E-TTL II/A-TTL/TTL autoflash with EOS-dedicated  
Speedlites  
• Film transport  
Film loading........................Automatic advance to frame 1.  
Film advance modes ..........Single-frame / continuous shooting / Self-timer/Remote  
control  
Continuous shooting speeds...One Shot AF: Max. 4 fps  
AI Servo AF: Max. 3.5 fps  
Frame counter....................Counts up  
Film rewind.........................Automatic. Mid-roll rewind  
Film rewind time .................Silent: Approx. 13 sec., High-speed: Approx. 5 sec. (24-  
ex. film)  
• Date imprinting (DATE Mode only)  
Automatic dating.................Up to Dec. 31, 2019  
Imprinting format ................Month, day, year; Day, month, year;Year, month, day;  
Day, hour, min.; or blank  
Imprinting color...................Orange  
Power source .....................One CR2025 lithium battery  
• Customize Function.......13 Custom Functions with 34 settings  
• Power Source  
Battery................................Two CR123A (or DL123A) lithium batteries  
Battery check .....................Auto (4-level indicator)  
Battery life ..........................  
Temperature 0% Flash Use 50% Flash Use 100% Flash Use  
At 20˚C  
125 (115) rolls  
70 (65) rolls  
38 (33) rolls  
20 (19) rolls  
19 (17) rolls  
10 (9) rolls  
At –20˚C  
• With 24-ex. film. Figures in parentheses apply when  
Eye Control AF is turned on.  
LCD Panel illumination.......Provided  
• Dimensions and Weight  
Dimensions (W x H x D).....146.7 x 103 x 69 mm / 5.78 x 4.06 x 2.72 in.  
Weight (body only) .............Eye Control/DATE model: 585 g / 20.6 oz  
Eye Control/Non-DATE model: 580 g / 20.5 oz  
Non-Eye Control/Non-DATE model: 575 g / 20.3 oz  
• All the specifications above are based on Canon’s testing and measuring  
standards.  
• Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.  
• Asterisked items apply to Eye Control models only.  
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Index  
A
E
AE .....................................................89  
AE Lock.......................................70, 92  
AEB...................................................68  
AF Mode ...........................................38  
AF Mode Dial ....................................15  
AF Point ............................................41  
AF point selection key.......................16  
AF-Assist Beam ................................29  
AI Focus AF ......................................40  
AI Servo AF.......................................39  
Aperture value...................................89  
Attaching the Strap ...........................17  
A-TTL/TTL autoflash.........................81  
Automatic Selection ..........................42  
Av ......................................................58  
E-TTL II autoflash .............................81  
Evaluative metering...........................52  
Exposure...........................................89  
Exposure Compensation...................67  
External flash ....................................81  
Eye Control .................................43, 48  
Eye Control Switch............................15  
Eyecup ........................................25, 34  
Eyepiece Cover.................................34  
F
Film ...................................................22  
Film Advance Mode ..........................73  
Film advance mode lever..................15  
Flash Exposure Compensation.........80  
Focus confirmation light....................13  
Focus lock.........................................50  
Full Auto............................................28  
Function ............................................11  
Function Availability Table.................91  
B
Basic Photography Terms .................89  
Basic zone.........................................14  
Batteries............................................18  
Battery Life........................................19  
Beeper...............................................74  
Built-in flash ......................................78  
Bulb Exposures.................................71  
H
Handling Cautions...............................6  
Holding the Camera..........................26  
C
I
C.Fn ..................................................83  
CAL ...................................................43  
Calibration Procedure .......................43  
Center-weighted averaging metering...52  
Checking the Battery Level...............19  
Close-up............................................30  
Continuous shooting ........................73  
Creative zone....................................14  
Custom Functions.............................83  
Image zone .......................................14  
ISO film speed ............................73, 89  
ISO Speed ..................................73, 89  
L
Landscape.........................................30  
LCD Panel.....................................7, 12  
LCD Panel Illumination......................74  
Lens ..................................................20  
D
M
Date/Time..........................................35  
DEP...................................................62  
Depth-of-field ..............................59, 90  
Dioptric Adjustment...........................25  
M (Manual)........................................60  
Main Dial...........................................16  
Major Specifications..........................95  
Manual Focusing...............................51  
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Manual Selection...............................42  
Metering Modes ................................52  
MF...............................................20, 51  
Midroll Rewind...................................24  
Mirror Lockup ....................................75  
Mode Dial..........................................14  
Multiple exposures ............................72  
R
Red-eye Reduction ...........................32  
Remote Controller.............................76  
Remote Switch..................................76  
Replacing the Date Battery...............36  
S
N
Self-timer...........................................33  
Shooting modes................................14  
Shutter Button  
Night Portrait .....................................31  
Nomenclature....................................10  
Halfway pressing............................21  
Full pressing...................................21  
Shutter speed....................................89  
Single-frame shooting .......................73  
Speedlite.....................................78, 81  
Sports................................................31  
O
One-Shot AF.....................................39  
P
P (Program).......................................54  
Partial metering.................................52  
Portrait...............................................30  
Predictive AF.....................................40  
Program AE.......................................54  
Program Line.....................................93  
Program Shift ....................................55  
T
Tv ......................................................56  
V
Viewfinder .........................................13  
W
Q
Wireless Remote Control..................76  
Quick Control Dial.............................16  
Quick Start Guide................................8  
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.  
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CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan  
U.S.A.  
CANON U.S.A. INC.  
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.  
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, N.Y. 11042-1198  
CANADA  
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CANON CANADA INC. CALGARY OFFICE  
2828, 16th Street, N.E. Calgary, Alberta T2E 7K7, Canada  
For all inquiries concerning this camera, call toll free in Canada  
1-800-OK-CANON  
EUROPE,  
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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 December 2003. For information on  
using the camera with system accessories introduced after this date, contact  
your nearest Canon Service Center.  
CT1-1265-000  
CANON INC. 2003  
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