Canon Digital Camera 300V, 300V Date User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS  
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Contents  
Conventions Used in this Instructions ............................................2  
Handling Cautions..........................................................................4  
Quick Start Guide...........................................................................6  
Nomenclature.................................................................................8  
BeforeYou Start..............................................................13  
1
2
3
The things you need to do before taking pictures and the basic  
operation are explained.  
Fully Automatic Shooting ..............................................21  
Since everything is automatic, all you do is press the shutter  
button.  
User-Controlled Shooting..............................................31  
Set the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, AEB, and  
other settings as you wish.  
Reference ........................................................................52  
Basic terminology, exposure warning displays, shooting mode  
settings, and other information.  
Symbols  
The Caution symbol alerts you to actions to prevent shooting  
problems.  
The Note symbol gives supplemental information for basic  
camera operation or picture-taking tips.  
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Handling Cautions  
Camera Care and Storage  
(1) The camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to  
physical shock.  
(2) This camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If  
the camera gets really wet, promptly consult your nearest Canon  
Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the  
camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe with a well-wrung damp  
cloth.  
(3) Do not leave the camera in places prone to excessive heat such as  
in a car on a sunny day. Excessive heat can cause the camera to  
malfunction.  
(4) The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to  
disassemble the camera.  
(5) Use only a blower brush to blow away dust on the lens, eyepiece,  
mirror, focusing screen, and film compartment. Do not clean the  
camera body or lens with a cleaner containing an organic solvent.  
For stubborn dirt, consult your nearest Canon Service Center.  
(6) The shutter curtains are extremely thin. Use only a blower to clean  
them. Be careful not to blow air too forcefully on the shutter curtains.  
The shutter curtains can be easily deformed or damaged. Also,  
when loading and unloading film, be careful not to touch the shutter  
curtains.  
(7) Do not touch the electrical contacts with your fingers. Otherwise  
corrosion may develop on the contacts, resulting in improper  
camera operation.  
(8) If the camera is not to be used for an extended period, remove the  
battery. Store the camera in a well-ventilated, cool, dry place. During  
the storage period, press the shutter button to release the shutter a  
few times once in a while.  
(9) Avoid storing the camera in a laboratory, cabinet, etc., where  
corrosive chemicals are present.  
(10) If the camera has not been used for an extended period or if the  
camera is to be used for an important event, check the operation of  
all the camera controls or take it to your nearest Canon Service  
Center for inspection.  
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LCD Displays  
In time, the camera’s LCD panel display and the LCD display in the  
viewfinder may fade and become difficult to read. If this happens, have it  
replaced (at cost) by a Canon Service Center.  
At low temperatures, the LCD display response may become slower.  
And at 60˚C/140˚F or higher temperatures, the display may blacken. In  
either case, the display will return to normal at room temperature.  
Lithium Batteries  
(1) The camera operates on two CR2 lithium batteries. Check the  
battery level in the following cases (page 14):  
• After replacing the batteries.  
• After not using the camera for an extended period.  
• The shutter stops working.  
• The camera is being used in a low-temperature environment.  
You will be shooting an important event.  
(2) Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery contacts to remove  
any fingerprints and smudges. This is to prevent faulty connections  
and corrosion.  
(3) Never disassemble or recharge the batteries. Also, never store a  
battery in high-temperature places or short circuit the battery  
contacts or toss a battery into a fire.  
(4) Although the batteries work well even at low temperatures, battery  
performance may decline slightly at freezing temperatures. In such a  
case, keep spare batteries warm in a pocket, etc., and use and warm  
the batteries alternately.  
How Low Battery Levels Affect Camera Operation  
On the LCD panel, if the <  
> icon blinks or it is not displayed, a  
proper exposure can still be obtained as long as the shutter releases.  
However, when the battery level is low, film advance and auto rewind  
might stop midway or not work at all and <  
> may blink on the LCD  
panel. After the batteries are replaced with new ones, film advance will  
be possible and film rewind can resume by pressing the <  
> button.  
Contacts  
Lens Electrical Contacts  
After detaching the lens from the camera, put  
on the lens caps or put down the lens with the  
rear end up to avoid scratching the lens surface  
and electrical contacts.  
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Quick Start Guide  
Install the batteries.  
Attach a lens.  
Insert two CR2 lithium bat-  
Align the red dots on the  
lens and camera and turn  
the lens as shown by the  
arrow until it snaps into  
place. (page 16)  
1
2
6
teries as shown by the bat-  
tery orientation diagram on  
the battery compartment  
cover. (page 14)  
Load the film.  
Align the edge of the film  
with the < > mark, and  
close the back cover until it  
snaps shut. (page 18)  
• The film will then advance  
to the first frame  
Focus the subject.  
Aim the AF point on the  
subject and press the shut-  
ter button halfway to auto-  
focus. (page 22)  
5
Under low-light or backlit  
conditions, the built-in flash  
will pop-up and fire  
automatically.  
automatically. (page 49)  
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On the lens, set the  
focus mode switch to  
Turn the Command Dial  
to < > (Full Auto).  
(page 22)  
3
7
4
8
<
>.  
AF  
(page 16)  
Take the picture.  
Press the shutter button  
fully to take the picture.  
(page 17)  
Unload the film.  
At the end of the roll, the  
film rewinds automatically.  
Open the back cover to  
remove the film cartridge.  
(page 19)  
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Nomenclature  
The reference page is indicated in parentheses.  
The camera controls are indicated as icons in brackets < >.  
Built-in flash (page 49)  
AF-assist beam (page 23)  
Command Dial  
(page 12)  
<
>Film plane mark  
Red-eye reduction lamp (page 26)  
Hot shoe  
<
> Main Dial  
(page 2)  
Flash-sync contact  
Shutter button  
(page 17)  
<
> Flash button  
(page 49)  
*Remote control  
sensor  
(page 28)  
Self-timer  
(page 27)/  
*Remote control  
lamp (page 28)  
<
> /  
Film advance mode/  
Self-timer/*Remote  
control button  
(page 35/27)  
Remote control  
terminal  
(page 51)  
Strap mount  
(page 13)  
Grip / Battery  
compartment  
(page 14)  
Lens release button  
(page 16)  
Depth-of-field preview button  
(page 41)  
Focus mode switch (page 16)  
Zoom ring  
Manual focusing ring (page 34)  
* DATE Model only  
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<
> Exposure  
Viewfinder eyepiece  
Eyecup (page 28)  
Film check window  
compensation (page 45)  
Manual aperture setting  
(page 42)  
*SET button (page 30)  
<
> AE lock  
(page 44)  
/ FE lock button  
<
> AF point  
selection button  
(page 32)  
Back cover  
release lever  
(page 18)  
Back cover  
<
>
Function  
LCD panel  
(page 10)  
button  
(page 19,  
26, 29, 46,  
48, 50, 51)  
Guide hole  
Tripod socket  
Battery  
<
> Midroll rewind button  
compartment cover  
(page 20)  
Battery compartment  
release lever  
<
> LCD panel illumination button  
(page 51)  
(page 14)  
* DATE Model only  
Take off the eyecup, then slide the diop-  
tric adjustment lever left or right until the  
AF point in the viewfinder looks sharp.  
The dioptric adjustment range is 2.5 dpt  
to +0.5 dpt.  
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Nomenclature  
LCD Panel  
<
> Manual focus  
Shutter speed  
(
-
,
)
)
FE lock (  
Aperture (  
Red-ey reduction  
setting (  
Beeper setting (  
AEB amount (  
Date  
-
)
ISO film speed (  
Date  
-
)
,
)
,
-
)
)
DATE Model  
Shooting mode  
<
<
<
<
> Date  
ISO film speed  
Red-eye reduction  
>
>
AF point mark  
> Beeper  
<
>
Multiple exposures  
<
> AEB  
Film advance mode  
<
<
<
> Single frame  
> Continuous shooting  
> Self-timer/  
<
> Function pointer  
Frame counter (  
Multiple-exposure setting  
-
)
Remote control  
Battery level mark  
(
-
)
)
Self-timer operation (  
-
Remote control operation ( , )  
Exposure level  
Exposure compensation amount  
AEB level  
<
> Film mark  
Film transport indicator  
Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator  
Non-DATE Model  
The LCD panel is shown with all the  
information displayed. The actual display  
will look different.  
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Viewfinder Information  
AF points (7)  
New Lasermatte focusing screen  
Superimposed display  
position  
<
>
Focus confirmation light  
<
<
>AE lock / FE lock  
AEB in progress  
Exposure level  
Exposure compensation amount  
AEB level  
Film transport indicator  
Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator  
> Flash-ready  
Improper FE lock warning  
<
> High-speed sync  
(FP flash)  
Shutter speed (  
-
,
)
FE lock (  
)
Aperture (  
-
)
The LCD panel is shown with all the information displayed. The actual display will  
look different.  
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Nomenclature  
Command Dial  
The dial is divided into three zones.  
OFF  
(Camera is inoperative)  
Full Auto  
1 Basic Zone  
2 Creative Zone  
Fully automatic mode where the  
camera takes care of everything.  
Semi-automatic and manual  
modes enable you to take control  
of the camera to obtain the  
desired result.  
: Full Auto (page 22)  
Basically, all you do is point and  
shoot.  
: Program AE (page 36)  
: Shutter-priority AE  
(page 38)  
: Aperture-priority AE  
(page 40)  
Image Zone (page 24)  
Fully automatic modes for a par-  
ticular subject.  
: Manual exposure  
: Portrait  
(page 42)  
Automatic Depth-of-field AE  
(page 43)  
: Landscape  
: Close-up  
: Sports  
:
3
: OFF  
: Night Portrait  
: Flash off  
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Before You Start  
Installing the Batteries and  
1
Checking the Battery Level ..............................14  
Mounting and Detaching a Lens ............................16  
How the Shutter Button Works...............................17  
Loading and Unloading Film..............................18  
Midroll Rewind..........................................20  
Holding the Camera ...............................................20  
Attaching the Strap  
Pass the end of the strap through the  
camera’s strap mount from the bottom.  
Then pass it through the strap’s buckle as  
shown in the illustration. Pull the strap to  
make sure it does not slip out of the buckle.  
• The eyepiece cover is also attached to  
the strap.  
1
3
2
4
Eyepiece cover  
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Installing the Batteries and Checking the Battery Level  
Installing the Batteries  
The camera uses two CR2 lithium batteries.  
Open the battery compartment  
2
1cover.  
Slide the cover release lever as  
shown by the arrow and open the  
battery compartment cover.  
1
Instal the batteries.  
2•  
Make sure the battery contacts (+  
and ) are properly oriented as  
shown.  
Do not mix old and new batteries.  
Close the battery compartment  
3cover.  
Press the cover until it snaps shut.  
The date and time must be set. See  
page 30. (DATE Model only)  
For places where CR2 batteries may not be easily available, take spare bat-  
teries with you. Also carry spare batteries for extended shooting sessions.  
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Checking the Battery Level  
Check the battery level after replacing the batteries and before using the  
camera.  
Turn the Command Dial to a  
shooting mode.  
The camera will then turn on and the  
LCD panel will display one of the  
following battery level icons:  
: Battery level OK.  
: The battery level is low. Keep  
spare batteries handy.  
: The batteries will soon be  
completely exhausted.  
: Replace the batteries.  
(page 5)  
Battery Life  
Temperature  
At 20˚C  
(With 24-ex. rolls)  
0% Flash Use  
67 rolls  
50% Flash Use 100% Flash Use  
30 rolls  
20 rolls  
22 rolls  
15 rolls  
At –10˚C  
44 rolls  
• The battery life shown in the table is based on the Canon’s testing  
conditions with new batteries.  
• If nothing is displayed on the LCD panel, the batteries may have been  
installed incorrectly. Take out the batteries and install correctly. (page 14)  
• Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period or operating only  
the autofocus without taking a picture will still consume battery power. It will  
reduce the number of rolls that can be taken with the batteries.  
When not using the camera, set the Command Dial to <  
>.  
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Mounting and Detaching a Lens  
Mounting a Lens  
Remove the caps.  
1•  
Remove the rear lens cap and the  
camera body cap.  
Mount the lens.  
2•  
Align the red dots on the lens and  
camera and turn the lens as shown  
by the arrow until it snaps in place.  
Red dots  
On the lens, set the focus mode  
3switch to <  
>.  
AF  
If the focus mode switch is set to  
<
MF  
> (or < > on older lenses),  
M
autofocus will not operate and <  
>
1
will be displayed on the LCD panel.  
1
2
Remove the front lens cap.  
4
Detaching the Lens  
While pressing the lens release  
button, turn the lens as shown by  
the arrow.  
2
When the red dot on the lens is at the  
top, remove the lens.  
1
• Keep the removed caps where you will not lose them.  
• “AF” stands for Autofocus.  
• “MF” (or “M”) stands for Manual Focus.  
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How the Shutter Button Works  
The EOS camera’s shutter button can be depressed halfway or all the  
way. There is a click stop at the halfway point.  
Pressing the Shutter Button Halfway or Fully  
The shutter button works as described below.  
When it is pressed halfway:  
Autofocusing (AF) is activated. When  
the subject is in focus, the AF point  
which achieved focus will flash, the  
beeper will sound, and the focus  
confirmation light will light up.  
Also, the shutter speed and aperture  
are set and displayed on the LCD  
panel and in the viewfinder.  
When it is pressed fully:  
The shutter is released to take the  
picture and the film advances by one  
frame.  
If an Extender is used and the maximum aperture of the lens becomes small-  
er than f/5.6 (the lowest f/number), autofocusing will not operate.  
Camera movement during the moment of exposure is called camera shake.  
Camera shake can cause blurred pictures. To prevent blurred pictures due to  
camera shake:  
· Hold the camera steady (page 20).  
· Use your finger tip to touch the shutter button, grasp the camera with your  
entire right hand, then press the shutter button gently.  
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Loading and Unloading Film  
Loading Film  
After you load the film, the camera first winds the entire roll onto the  
camera’s take-up spool. With DX-coded film, the camera automatically  
sets the film’s ISO speed. Then each time a picture is taken, one frame  
of film is rewound back into the film cartridge. The frame counter shows  
always number of shots remaining.  
Turn the Command Dial to any  
1setting except <  
>.  
Open the back cover.  
2•  
Slide the back cover release lever as  
shown by the arrow.  
Insert the film cartridge at an  
3angle as shown in the illustration.  
Right  
Align the edge of the film with the  
4orange  
<
>
index mark.  
Hold down the film cartridge while  
pulling out the film leader.  
If the edge of the film leader goes  
beyond the orange mark, rewind some  
of the film back into the cartridge.  
Wrong  
Close the back cover.  
5•  
Check that the edge of the film is  
aligned with the < > mark, then close  
the back cover until it snaps shut.  
After you close the back cover, the  
film will start winding on the take-up  
spool and the frame counter will  
count up. The camera will then make  
a shutter-release sound and the  
<
> icon and total frame count will  
be displayed.  
During the film’s prewind, the ISO  
speed is displayed on the LCD panel.  
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• The shutter curtains have been manufactured with very high precision.  
Never touch them with your fingers. When loading film, do not touch or dam-  
age the curtains with your fingers or film.  
• In hot and humid environments, do not remove the film packaging until you  
are ready to load the film.  
• If the film is not loaded properly, the < > icon will blink on the LCD panel  
and the shutter will not work. Reload the film cartridge properly. (page 18)  
• If you want to set a film speed different from the DX-coded film speed or if  
the film cartridge is not DX-coded, see “Setting the ISO Film Speed” on  
page 50.  
• Infrared film cannot be used with this camera.  
Checking the Film Speed  
The camera reads the film cartridge’s DX code and sets the film speed  
automatically within ISO 25 - 5000.  
• Set the Command Dial to a Creative Zone mode.  
Press the <  
move the < > arrow to <  
the LCD panel.  
> button and  
> on  
The film speed will appear on the  
LCD panel.  
Unloading Film  
After the film's last frame is exposed, the camera rewinds the film automatically.  
After the film is rewound, there will be a  
shutter-release sound. Check that the  
<
> icon is blinking on the LCD panel,  
then open the back cover and take out  
the film cartridge.  
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Loading and Unloading Film  
Midroll Rewind  
To rewind the film in midroll, follow the procedure below.  
Press the <  
> button.  
1
Film rewind will begin.  
Take out the film cartridge.  
2•  
Make sure the < > icon is blinking  
on the LCD panel before taking out  
the film cartridge.  
If you take out the film cartridge in midroll without rewinding the film  
and then load a new roll of film and press the shutter button completely,  
the new film will only rewind into the cartridge. Before loading a new roll  
of film in this case, close the camera back and press the shutter button.  
Holding the Camera  
To avoid taking a blurred shot, hold the camera properly as described  
below.  
Horizontal shooting  
Vertical shooting  
• Wrap your right hand around the camera grip and grasp firmly. Set your elbow  
lightly against your body.  
• Use your left hand to hold the lens from underneath.  
• Press the camera against your forehead and look through the viewfinder.  
• Keep one foot slightly ahead of the other for better stability.  
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Fully Automatic Shooting  
2
Full Auto Mode..................................................22  
AF-Assist beam with the Built-in Flash ..................23  
Programmed Image Control modes.......................24  
Portrait /  
Sports /  
Landscape /  
Close-up  
Flash off  
Night Portrait /  
Using Red-eye Reduction.................................26  
Using the Self-timer ..........................................27  
Wireless Remote Control (DATE Model only)...28  
Using the Eyepiece Cover......................................28  
Imprinting the Date or Time (DATE Model only) ..29  
Basic Zone modes set all the camera settings automatically. All you do is  
point and shoot.  
Turn the Command Dial to <  
>, <  
>, .  
>,  
<
>, < >, < >, < >, <  
• The picture-taking procedure is the same  
as with the “< > Full Auto mode” on  
page 22.  
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Full Auto Mode  
All you do is point the camera and press the shutter button. Everything  
is automatic so it is easy to photograph any subject. With seven AF  
points to focus the subject, anyone can just point and shoot.  
Turn the Command Dial to < >.  
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 33.  
AF point  
Press the shutter button halfway  
3to focus.  
When necessary, the built-in flash will  
pop up automatically.  
When focus is achieved, the AF point  
will flash, the beeper will sound, and  
the focus confirmation light will light up.  
Check the exposure setting.  
4
The shutter speed and aperture will  
be set automatically and displayed in  
the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.  
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Take the picture.  
5•  
Compose the shot and press the  
shutter button fully.  
If the built-in flash’s automatic pop-up action is obstructed accidentally, the  
<
> icon will blink on the LCD panel as a warning. If this happens, press  
the shutter button halfway to return the camera to normal operation.  
• When focus is achieved, the autofocus and auto exposure setting will also  
be locked.  
If the focus confirmation light < > blinks, the picture cannot be taken.(page 34)  
Out of the seven AF points, the one covering the closest subject is selected  
automatically to achieve focus.  
• If multiple AF points flash in red, it means that all of them have achieved  
focus at the respective points.  
In the Basic Zone modes (except <  
>, <  
> and <  
> ), the built-in  
flash will pop up and fire automatically in low-light or backlit conditions. To  
retract the flash, push it back down. For more information on the flash, see  
“Using the Built-in Flash” on page 49.  
In the Basic Zone modes, the film advance mode (single frame or continu-  
ous) will be set automatically depending on the shooting mode. For more  
information, see the “Feature Availability Table” on page 54.  
AF-Assist beam with the Built-in Flash  
Under low-light conditions, the built-in flash fires a brief burst of flashes  
when you press the shutter button halfway. This is to illuminate the sub-  
ject to enable easier autofocusing.  
• The AF-assist beam does not function in the <  
>, <  
> and <  
> modes.  
• The built-in flash’s AF-assist beam is effective up to about 4 meters/13.2 feet.  
• In the Creative Zone modes when the built-in flash is popped up with the <  
button, the AF-assist beam may be emitted.  
>
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Programmed Image Control Modes  
Select a shooting mode to suit the target subject, and the camera will  
be set to obtain the best results.  
Portrait  
This mode blurs the background to make the  
human subject stand out.  
• Holding down the shutter button executes con-  
tinuous shooting.  
To improve the background blur, use a telephoto  
lens and fill the frame with the subject or have  
the subject stand farther away from the back-  
ground.  
Landscape  
This is for wide scenic views, night scenes,  
etc.  
• Using a wide-angle lens will further enhance the  
depth and breadth of the picture.  
Close-up  
Use this mode to take close-up shots of flow-  
ers, insects, etc.  
• As much as possible, focus the subject at the  
lens’ closest focusing distance.  
To obtain a larger magnification, use the tele-  
photo end of a zoom lens.  
• For better close-ups, an EOS-dedicated macro  
lens and Macro Ring Lite (both optional) are  
recommended.  
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Sports  
This is for sports and fast-moving subjects  
when you want to freeze the action on film.  
The camera will first track the subject with the center  
AF point. Focus tracking will then continue with any  
of the seven AF points covering the subject. When  
focus is achieved, the beeper will sound softly.  
• While you hold down the shutter button, focus-  
ing will continue for continuous shooting.  
• Using a telephoto lens and ISO 400 or higher  
speed film is recommended.  
Night Portrait  
This mode is for taking pictures of people at  
twilight or at night.The flash illuminates the  
subject while a slow sync speed obtains a  
natural-looking exposure of the background.  
• If you want to photograph only a night scene  
(without people), use the <  
> mode instead.  
Tell the subject to keep still even after the flash  
fires.  
• If you also use the self-timer (page 27), the  
self-timer lamp will flash to indicate that the pic-  
ture was taken.  
Flash off  
You can disable the flash when you do not  
want it to fire.  
• The built-in flash or any external Speedlite will  
not fire.  
In the <  
> mode, use a tripod if the shutter speed display blinks.  
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> mode, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. In the <  
> or  
<
25  
Using Red-eye Reduction (with the built-in flash)  
When flash is used in a low-light environment, the subject’s eyes may  
come out red in the photograph. “Red eye” happens when the light from  
the flash reflects off the retina of the eyes. The camera’s red-eye reduc-  
tion feature turns on the red-eye reduction lamp to shine a gentle light  
into the subject’s eyes to narrow the pupil diameter or iris. A smaller pupil  
reduces the chances of red eye from occurring. Red-eye reduction can  
be set in any shooting mode except <  
>, <  
> and <  
>.  
<
>
<
>
Move the  
arrow to the  
1
icon on the LCD panel.  
Look at the LCD panel and press the  
<
> button to move the arrow.  
(
)
Turn the <  
> dial to set “ ” on  
2the LCD panel.  
Press the shutter button halfway to  
return to normal camera operation.  
When red-eye reduction is enabled,  
the red-eye reduction lamp-on  
indicator will be displayed in the  
viewfinder and on the LCD panel  
when you press the shutter button  
halfway.  
Red-eye reduction  
lamp-on indicator  
To cancel red-eye reduction, set “  
on the LCD panel.  
• Red-eye reduction will not work unless the subject looks at the red-eye  
reduction lamp. Tell the subject to look at the lamp.  
• For maximum effectiveness, take the picture after the red-eye reduction  
lamp turns off (after 1.5 sec.).  
You can take a picture even while the red-eye reduction lamp is lit.  
• The effectiveness of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject.  
To further increase the effectiveness of red-eye reduction, go to a brighter  
environment or move closer to the subject.  
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Using the Self-timer  
The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture. It can be  
used in Basic Zone and Creative Zone modes. You should use a tripod.  
Show the < > icon on the LCD  
1panel.  
Press the <  
> button to  
display the < > icon.  
To cancel the self-timer, press the  
<
> button again or turn the  
Command Dial to < >.  
Take the picture.  
2•  
The picture-taking procedure is the  
same as with the < > Full Auto  
mode on page 22.  
Look through the viewfinder and  
press the shutter button fully to start  
the self-timer.  
When you press the shutter button  
fully, the beeper will sound and the  
picture will be taken 10 sec. later.  
During the first 8 sec., the beeper  
beeps slowly and the self-timer lamp  
blinks slowly.  
During the final 2 sec., the beeper  
beeps quickly and the self-timer lamp  
blinks quickly.  
Also, the self-timer display on the  
LCD panel counts down in seconds.  
Do not stand in front of the camera when you start the self-timer. Doing so  
will throw off the focus.  
To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the <  
> button again.  
• When using the self-timer to take a picture of only yourself, first lock the  
focus (page 33) on an object at the same distance where you will be in  
the picture.  
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Wireless Remote Control (DATE Model only)  
With Remote Controller RC-1 (optional), wireless operation is possible  
up to 5 meters away from the front of the camera.  
Show the < > icon on the LCD  
1panel.  
Press the <  
> button to  
display the < > icon.  
Take the picture.  
2•  
Point the controller toward the  
camera’s remote control sensor and  
press the transmit button.  
Remote control  
sensor  
Display indications  
2-sec. delay: The indicator will be the same  
as during the last 2 sec. of the self-timer.  
No delay: When the picture is taken, the  
self-timer/wireless remote control lamp will  
flash.  
Certain types of fluorescent lights might cause the remote control operation to work  
improperly. Place the camera away from any fluorescent lights as far as possible.  
If you set the film advance mode lever to < > and do nothing for four min-  
utes, the wireless remote control mode will be canceled automatically to save  
battery power.  
Using the Eyepiece Cover  
When you use the self-timer or wireless remote control and your eye does  
not cover the eyepiece, stray light entering the eyepiece may affect the  
exposure setting. To prevent this, attach the eyepiece cover to the eyepiece.  
Remove the eyecup from the  
1eyepiece.  
Slip on the Eyepiece cover (page  
213) over the eyepiece.  
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Imprinting the Date or Time (DATE Model only)  
The camera has a date feature with  
an automatic calendar to 2099. It can  
imprint the date or time on the photo-  
graph as shown in the left photo. The  
imprinting can also be disabled so  
nothing is imprinted.  
The date or time can be imprinted in  
any shooting mode.  
The date or time is imprinted on the  
lower right corner of the photograph.  
Move the < > arrow to <  
>.  
(
1
)
Look at the LCD panel and press the  
<
>
button.  
If the date and time has not been set,  
will blink on the LCD panel.  
See page 30 to set the date and  
time.  
Select the date format.  
2•  
Turn the <  
The date format will change in the  
following loop:  
> dial.  
Year, month, day  
Month, day, year  
Day, month, year  
Blank  
Day, hour, minute  
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Imprinting the Date or Time (DATE Model only)  
Setting the Date and Time  
Move the < > arrow to <  
>.  
1•  
Look at the LCD panel and press the  
> button.  
If the date and time has not been set,  
” will blink on the LCD panel.  
<
Select the digit to be set.  
2•  
<
>
Press the  
button.  
The digit selection will change in the  
following sequence: year, month, day,  
hour, minute, “ ”.  
Set the correct number.  
3•  
Turn the <  
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all the  
date and time digits are set correctly.  
> dial.  
Finalize the date and time setting.  
4•  
Keep pressing the <  
no digits are blinking.  
If you press the <  
> button until  
> button while  
” is blinking, 0 sec. will be set.  
If a picture is taken while the date and time are blinking, the date and time will not  
be imprinted on that picture.  
The date and time setting can be retained for about 10 min. after the cam-  
era’s batteries are removed.  
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User-Controlled Shooting  
3
Selecting an AF point........................................32  
Focusing Off-Center Subjects ................................33  
When Autofocus Fails.............................................34  
Selecting the Film Advance Mode...............35  
Metering Modes......................................................35  
:Program AE.......................................................36  
:Shutter-Priority AE...........................................38  
:Aperture-Priority AE .......................................40  
Depth-of-field Preview ............................................41  
:Manual Exposure ..............................................42  
:
Depth-of-Field AE .........................43  
Automatic  
AE Lock..............................................................44  
:Exposure Compensation............................45  
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) .....................46  
Bulb Exposures ......................................................47  
Multiple Exposures............................................48  
Using the Built-in Flash ..........................................49  
:Setting the ISO Film Speed............................50  
Silencing the Beeper.........................................51  
.....................................51  
LCD Panel Illumination  
Using the Remote Switch.......................................51  
The Creative Zone modes enables you to set  
any shutter speed and aperture to obtain the  
exposure or effect you want.  
You can set the AF point, film advance mode,  
AE lock, exposure compensation, AEB,  
multiple exposures, and depth-of-field preview.  
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Selecting an AF point  
The AF point is used for focusing. The AF point can be selected auto-  
matically by the camera or manually by you. In the Basic Zone modes  
and <  
>, <  
> mode, the AF point selection is automatic only. In the < >,  
>, and < > modes, the AF point can be selected either  
<
automatically or manually.  
Automatic AF point Selection  
The camera selects the AF point automatically according to situation.  
Manual AF point Selection  
You can select any of the seven AF points manually. This is best when you  
want to be sure to focus on a particular subject, or to use the time of the  
AF function to help you compose a particular shot quickly.  
<
>
Press the  
button. (  
)
1
The current AF point will light.  
Select the desired AF point.  
2•  
While looking at the AF points on the  
LCD panel or in the viewfinder, turn  
the <  
> dial to select the desired  
AF point. The selected AF point will  
flash in the viewfinder. The AF point  
selection will change in the looping  
sequence below.  
After selecting the AF point, press  
the shutter button halfway. The  
camera will then be ready to take  
pictures.  
Automatic AF  
Manual AF  
Point Selection  
Point Selection  
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Focusing Off-Center Subjects  
If you want to focus an off-center subject not covered by any of the AF  
points, use focus lock as described below.  
Select the desired AF point.  
1(page 32)  
Focus the subject.  
2•  
Aim the AF point on the subject, then  
press the shutter button halfway.  
Keep pressing the shutter button  
3halfway and recompose the  
picture as desired.  
Take the picture.  
4
Focus lock also works in the Basic Zone modes (except<  
>). Just start  
from step above.  
2
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When Autofocus Fails  
The camera has a high-precision AF system which can focus almost all  
subjects. However, it can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation  
light < > blinks) the subjects listed below.  
Difficult Subjects for Autofocusing  
Low-contrast subjects. Example: Blue sky, flat surface with a solid color.  
Subjects in very low light.  
Extremely backlit or reflective subjects. Example: Automobile with a  
strong reflection.  
Overlapping near and far objects. Example: Animal behind bars in a  
cage.  
In such cases, use one of the following methods to focus:  
(1) Focus lock an object at the same distance as the subject and  
recompose.  
(2) Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF> or <M> and focus manually  
as explained below.  
If focus cannot be achieved even with the EOS-dedicated Speedlites AF-assist  
light, select the center AF point.  
Manual Focusing  
Set the lens focus mode switch to  
1<  
> (or < > on older lenses).  
MF  
M
The <  
> icon will be displayed on  
the LCD panel.  
Focus the subject.  
2•  
Turn the lens manual focusing ring  
until the subject is in focus in the  
viewfinder.  
If you hold down the shutter button halfway while focusing manually, the  
active AF point will flash and the focus confirmation light < > will light when  
focus is achieved.  
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Selecting the Film Advance Mode  
Two film advance modes are provided: single-frame and continuous shooting.  
Press the <  
> button.  
Show the < > (single) or <  
>
(continuous) icon on the LCD panel.  
Each time you press the <  
>
button, the icons will appear in the  
following looping sequence:  
The continuous shooting speed is  
approx. 2.5 frames per sec.  
Metering Modes  
The camera has three metering modes: Evaluative, partial, and center-  
weighted average metering. Evaluative metering is the standard meter-  
ing mode. Partial metering is set automatically when AE lock is used  
(page 44), and centerweighted average metering is set automatically  
in the < > mode (page 42).  
Evaluative metering  
This is an all-around metering mode suited even for backlit subjects. The  
viewfinder field is divided into 35 metering zones to which the three AF  
points are linked for evaluative metering. The camera determines the main  
subjects size, position, brightness, background, front and back lighting, etc.,  
so that it can select the proper exposure for the subject at all times.  
Partial metering  
This is particularly effective when the background is much brighter than  
the subject due to backlighting, etc. This method uses a center area of  
approximately 9.5% of the screen.  
The area covered by partial metering is shown on the left.  
Centerweighted average metering  
The metering is weighted at the center and then averaged for the entire  
scene.  
In the One-Shot AF and AI Focus AF (except AI Servo AF) modes (page  
55), when you press the shutter button halfway and focus is achieved, the  
exposure is locked automatically at the same time.  
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:Program AE  
Like the < > (Full Auto) mode, this  
is a general-purpose mode to make  
picture-taking easy. It sets the shutter  
speed and aperture automatically to  
suit the subjects brightness.  
Pstands for Program.  
AEstands for auto exposure.  
Turn the Command Dial to < >.  
1
Press the shutter button halfway  
2to focus.  
Check the display.  
3
The shutter speed and aperture are  
set automatically and displayed in the  
viewfinder and on the LCD panel.  
If the shutter speed and aperture do  
not blink, a correct exposure will be  
obtained.  
If the shutter speed and aperture  
blink, see Exposure Warning Liston  
page 53.  
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Take the picture.  
4•  
Compose the shot and press the  
shutter button fully.  
The Difference Between < > and <  
>
The < > and < > modes set the same shutter speed and  
aperture settings automatically for picture-taking.  
The following features can be used with < >, but not with < >:  
· Manual AF point selection  
· Film advance mode selection  
· Program shift  
· AE lock with the < > button  
· Exposure compensation  
· AEB  
· Depth-of-field preview  
· Multiple exposures  
· Built-in flash ON/OFF  
About Program Shift  
In the Program AE mode, you can freely change the shutter speed  
and aperture combination (program) set by the camera while  
retaining the same exposure. This is called program shift.  
To shift the program, press the shutter button halfway and turn the  
<
> dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture is displayed.  
After the picture is taken with the shifted program, the shifted  
program is canceled automatically and the original program is  
restored.  
Program shift cannot be set when the built-in flash is used.  
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:Shutter-Priority AE  
In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera sets the aper-  
ture automatically to suit the brightness of the scene.  
A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject. Or,  
a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of  
motion.  
Tvstands for Time value which is the shutter speed.  
Taken with a fast shutter speed.  
Taken with a slow shutter speed.  
Turn the Command Dial to <  
>.  
1
Select the desired shutter speed.  
2•  
Look at the LCD panel and turn the  
> dial to set the desired shutter  
speed.  
<
Press the shutter button halfway  
3to focus the subject.  
The aperture is set automatically.  
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Check the viewfinder display and  
4take the picture.  
If the aperture display is not blinking,  
a correct exposure will be obtained.  
If the maximum aperture (the lowest  
f/number) blinks, it indicates underexpo-  
sure. In such a case, turn the <  
> dial  
to set a slower shutter speed until the  
aperture display stops blinking.  
If the minimum aperture (the highest  
f/number) blinks, it indicates overexpo-  
sure. In such a case, turn the <  
to set a faster shutter speed until the  
aperture display stops blinking.  
> dial  
Shutter Speed Display  
The shutter speed can be set and displayed in full and half stops. Shutter  
speeds from “ ” to “  
speed. For example, “  
indicate the denominator of the fractional shutter  
is 1/125 second. For slower shutter speeds, the  
numeral is appended with the seconds mark (“ ”). For example, “  
0.7 second and “ ” is 15 seconds.  
is  
When photographing a TV screen, use 1/15 sec. shutter speed for best  
results.  
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:Aperture-Priority AE  
In this mode, you set the aperture and the camera sets the shutter  
speed automatically to suit the brightness of the subject.  
A large aperture (lower f/number) will blur the background and make the  
subject stand out. The larger the aperture, the more blurred the back-  
ground will look.  
Or, a smaller aperture (higher f/number) will increase the depth of field  
to make both the foreground and background look sharp. The smaller  
the aperture, the sharper the background will look.  
Avstands for aperture value.  
Taken with a large aperture.  
Taken with a small aperture.  
Turn the Command Dial to <  
>.  
1
Select the desired aperture.  
2•  
Look at the LCD panel and turn the  
<
> dial to set the desired  
aperture.  
Press the shutter button halfway  
3to focus the subject.  
The shutter speed is set  
automatically.  
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Check the viewfinder display and  
4take the picture.  
If the shutter speed display does not  
blink, a correct exposure will be obtained.  
If the slowest shutter speed blinks, it indi-  
cates underexposure. In such a case,  
turn the <  
> dial to set a larger aper-  
ture (smaller f/number) until the shutter  
speed display stops blinking.  
If the fastest shutter speed blinks, it indi-  
cates overexposure. In such a case, turn  
the <  
> dial to set a smaller aperture  
(larger f/number) until the shutter speed  
display stops blinking.  
Aperture Display  
The aperture can be set and displayed in full and half stops as shown below.  
The larger the number, the smaller the aperture opening will be. The dis-  
playable range of apertures depends on the lens mounted on the camera.  
Depth-of-field Preview  
To check the depth of field, press the  
depth-of-field preview button. The  
camera will stop down the aperture  
and you can check the in-focus range  
in the viewfinder.  
This feature works in Creative Zone modes.  
When you press the depth-of-field preview button, AE lock also takes effect.  
In the  
<
>
mode, press the shutter button halfway to focus, then keep  
pressing the shutter button halfway and press the depth-of-field preview button.  
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:Manual Exposure  
In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and the aperture for total  
exposure control. The exposure level of the shutter speed and aperture  
you set is indicated on the exposure level scale. You can thereby check  
how suitable the exposure will be. In the < > mode, the centerweighted  
average metering will be set automatically. Mstands for Manual.  
Turn the Command Dial to < >.  
1
Set the shutter speed and aperture.  
2•  
To set the shutter speed, turn the  
<
> dial.  
To set the aperture, hold down the  
<
> button and turn the <  
>
dial.  
Press the shutter button halfway  
3to focus the subject.  
The exposure level will be displayed in  
the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.  
The exposure level indicator <  
indicates how close the exposure  
level is to the correct exposure.  
>
Set the desired exposure.  
4•  
Look at the exposure level indicator  
and set the shutter speed and  
aperture as desired.  
If the exposure level indicator <  
blinks at < > or < >, it  
>
indicates that the exposure is  
respectively overexposed or  
underexposed by 2 stops or more.  
: This is the standard level for a correct  
exposure.  
Correct exposure  
Over exposure  
Under exposure  
: To achieve the correct exposure, set a  
faster shutter speed or a smaller aperture.  
: To achieve the correct exposure, set a  
slower shutter speed or a larger aperture.  
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:Automatic Depth-of-Field AE  
This mode is for obtaining a wide depth of field automatically between a  
near subject and far subject. It is effective for group photos and landscapes.  
The camera uses the 7 AF points to detect the nearest and farthest sub-  
jects to be in focus.  
A-DEPstands for Auto-depth of field.  
Turn the Command Dial to <  
>.  
1
Focus the subject.  
2•  
Move the AF point over the subject  
and press the shutter button halfway.  
All the subjects covered by the AF  
points which flashed in red will be in  
focus.  
If you press the depth-of-field preview  
button while the exposure reading is  
displayed in the viewfinder, you can  
see the depth of field. (page 41)  
Check the viewfinder display and  
3take the picture.  
In the example above, the focus will  
be sharp between the front person on  
the left and the rear person on the  
right.  
The <  
> mode cannot be used if the lensfocus mode switch is set to  
<
> (or < > on older lenses).  
MF  
M
If the aperture blinks, it indicates that the exposure level is correct but the  
desired depth of field cannot be achieved. Either use a wide-angle lens or  
move further away from the subjects.  
In this shooting mode, you cannot freely change the shutter speed and  
aperture. If the camera sets a slow shutter speed, hold the camera steady  
or use a tripod.  
If flash is used, the result will be the same as using flash in the < > mode.  
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AE Lock  
With the same AF point, you can obtain and lock the auto exposure set-  
ting on one part of the picture and then recompose to focus a different  
part of the picture. AE lock enables you to maintain the same exposure  
setting even after recomposing the shot. This is effective for backlit sub-  
jects. During AE lock, partial metering (page 35) is used automatically.  
Focus the subject.  
1•  
Press the shutter button halfway to  
focus. (  
)
Proceed to steps 2 and 3 holding the  
shutter button halfway down.  
Aim the viewfinder center over the  
2part where you want to lock the  
exposure, then press the <  
>
button. (  
)
The < > indicator lights in the  
viewfinder and the exposure setting  
locks (AE lock).  
The auto exposure locks every time  
you press the < > button.  
Compose the shot and take the  
3picture.  
If you want to maintain the AE lock  
while taking more pictures, hold down  
the < > button and press the  
shutter button to take another picture.  
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:Exposure Compensation  
Changing the exposure level set by the camera is called exposure compen-  
sation. Exposure compensation can be used to make the picture darker or  
+
brighter intentionally. Exposure compensation can be set up to / 2 stops in  
half-stop increments.  
Turn the Command Dial to a  
1Creative Zone mode except <  
>.  
Press the shutter button halfway  
2and check the exposure display.  
Press and hold down the <  
>
3button and turn the <  
> dial until  
the desired exposure  
compensation amount is set. (  
)
The < > side of the scale  
indicates increased exposure, and  
the < > side of the scale indicates  
decreased exposure.  
Increased exposure amount  
Decreased exposure amount  
Decreased  
exposure  
amount  
Increased  
exposure  
amount  
The exposure compensation amount  
set is retained even after the  
Command Dial is set to <  
To cancel the exposure  
>.  
compensation, set the exposure level  
indicator back to < >.  
Take the picture.  
4
The exposure compensation amount is canceled automatically when you  
turn the Command Dial to a Basic Zone mode.  
Assuming that a shutter speed of 1/125 sec. and an aperture of f/5.6 will  
give a correct exposure, setting the exposure compensation amount to plus  
or minus 1 stop will change the shutter speed or aperture as follows:  
1 stop  
250  
0
+1 stop  
60  
Shutter Speed  
Aperture  
125  
5.6  
8.0  
4.0  
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Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)  
With AEB, the camera automatically changes the exposure within the  
+
set range (up to / 2 stops in 1/2-stop increments) for three successive  
frames.  
Move the < > arrow to the <  
>
1icon.  
Look at the LCD panel and press the  
<
> button. (  
)
Set the desired AEB amount.  
AEB amount  
AEB range  
2•  
Turn the <  
> dial.  
The AEB amount and AEB range  
<
>
are displayed on the LCD panel.  
The sample illustration left  
shows an AEB amount of 1 stop with  
respect to the correct exposure level.  
Take the picture.  
3
Correct  
exposure  
The respective AEB amount is  
displayed on the LCD panel and in the  
viewfinder for each bracketed shot.  
Decreased  
exposure  
The picture will be taken in the current  
film advance mode. (page 35)  
Increased  
exposure  
After the three AEB shots are taken,  
the AEB will not be canceled  
automatically. To cancel AEB, set the  
AEB amount back to “  
.  
AEB cannot be used with flash or bulb exposures.  
<
>
<
>
During AEB shooting, the  
arrow mark and  
AEB level icon next  
<
>
to the  
icon will blink.  
In the <  
> film advance mode, the camera will stop shooting automatically  
after three shots.  
If the self-timer or remote control is used, the three AEB shots will be taken  
in continuous succession automatically.  
AEB can be combined with exposure compensation.  
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Bulb Exposures  
A bulb exposure starts when you press the shutter button fully and ends  
when you release the shutter button. Bulb exposures are useful when long  
exposures are required for night scenes, fireworks, astronomical photogra-  
phy, etc.  
Turn the Command Dial to < >.  
1
Set the shutter speed to “  
”.  
is  
2•  
Turn the <  
displayed on the LCD panel.  
follows “ ”.  
> dial until “  
Press and hold down the <  
>
3button and turn the <  
> dial to  
set the desired aperture.  
Start the bulb exposure.  
4•  
Press and hold down the shutter  
button.  
During the bulb exposure, “  
blinks on the LCD panel.  
The bulb exposure continues as long  
as you hold down the shutter button.  
Remote Switch RS-60E3 (optional) is recommended for bulb exposures.  
Bulb exposures can also be taken with wireless remote control (optional).  
Press the transmit button to start the exposure, and press it again to stop  
the exposure. (DATE Model only)  
With a new set of batteries, the maximum bulb exposure time (at 20˚C) will  
be about 4 hours.  
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Multiple Exposures  
By not advancing the film after taking a picture, up to nine exposures  
can be shot on a single frame.  
Move the < > arrow to the <  
icon.  
>
1
Look at the LCD panel and press the  
<
>
(
)
button.  
The frame counter will show “ ”.  
Set the desired number of  
2multiple exposures.  
Turn the <  
> dial.  
Three multiple exposures  
have been set above.  
Take the picture.  
3
After you take all the multiple  
exposures, the film advances to the  
next frame automatically and the  
multiple-exposure setting is canceled.  
If you shoot multiple exposures on the first few or last few frames of a roll, the  
multiple exposures might not be precisely aligned due to the film curling.  
During multiple-exposure shooting, the < > arrow next to the <  
> icon on the  
LCD panel will blink.  
To cancel multiple exposures before shooting, set the number of multiple exposures  
to 1.  
To cancel multiple exposures after shooting, follow steps  
ber of multiple exposures to blank.  
1
and  
2
to set the num-  
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Using the Built-in Flash  
In a Basic Zone Mode  
In a Basic Zone mode (except < >, < > and <  
>), the built-in  
flash will pop up and fire automatically in low-light or backlit conditions.  
In a Creative Zone Mode  
When using a Creative Zone mode, press the < > button to pop up the  
built-in flash.  
: Use this mode for automatic flash photography. The flash sync speed  
and flash aperture will be set automatically as with the <  
mode.  
> (Full Auto)  
: Use this mode if you want to set a flash sync speed slower than 1/90  
sec. The camera will set the flash aperture automatically to obtain a  
correct flash exposure.  
: Use this mode if you want to set the flash aperture. In this mode, you  
can obtain a balanced exposure between the subject and a dark  
background (night scene, etc.) with a slow sync speed set automatically  
by the camera. The flash illuminates the subject while the background is  
exposed with a long shutter speed.  
: This mode enables you to set both the flash sync speed and flash  
aperture. The subject is properly exposed with the flash and the  
background is exposed with the flash sync speed and aperture you have  
set.  
: The result will be the same as using the < > mode.  
Flash Sync Speeds and Flash Apertures  
Mode  
Sync Speed  
Flash Aperture  
The sync speed is set automati-  
cally to 1/90 sec.  
The flash aperture is set automati-  
cally according to the TTL program.  
Any sync speed 1/90 sec. or slow- The flash aperture is set automatical-  
er can be set manually.*  
ly to match the sync speed you set.  
The sync speed is set automatically  
within a range of 30" to 1/90 sec. to  
match the flash aperture you set.  
You set the flash aperture manually.  
Any sync speed 1/90 sec. or slow-  
er can be set manually.*  
* If the sync speed is set faster than 1/90 sec., it will be reset automatically to 1/90  
sec.  
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Using the Built-in Flash  
Flash Distance Range (With EF 28-90mm f/4-5.6)  
28mm  
ISO  
90mm  
Negative Film  
Slide Film  
Negative Film Slide Film  
100 m / ft 1 - 4.2 / 3.3 - 13.1 1 - 3.0 / 3.3 - 9.8 1 - 3.0 / 3.3 - 9.8 1 - 2.1 / 3.3 - 6.9  
400 m / ft 1 - 8.5 / 3.3 - 27.9 1.2 - 6.0 / 3.9 - 29.5 1 - 6.0 / 3.3 - 19.7 1 - 4.3 / 3.3 - 14.1  
When using the built-in flash, stay at least 1 meter/3.3 feet away from the  
subject. Otherwise, part of the photo will look dark.  
When using the built-in flash, detach any hood attached to the lens. A lens  
hood will partially obstruct the flash coverage.  
When a super telephoto lens or a fast, large-aperture lens is attached, the  
built-in flash coverage might be obstructed.  
To retract the built-in flash, push it down.  
The built-in flashs flash coverage is 28mm lens angle.  
If more light is required, use an external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite (optional).  
:Setting the ISO Film Speed  
If the film is not DX-coded or if you want to set a different film speed,  
you can set the film speed manually after loading the film into the cam-  
era. The settable film speed range is ISO 6 to 6400.  
Move the < > arrow to the <  
>
1icon.  
Look at the LCD panel and press the  
<
> button to move the arrow.  
(
)
The current film speed is displayed.  
Set the desired film speed.  
2•  
Turn the <  
speed.  
> dial to set the film  
The manually-set film speed will be canceled if the film is taken out and DX-  
coded film is loaded.  
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Silencing the Beeper  
The beeper can be silenced in all of the shooting modes.  
Move the < > arrow to the <  
icon.  
>
1
Look at the LCD panel and press the  
<
> button. (  
)
Set the setting to “ ”.  
2•  
Turn the <  
To enable the beeper to sound, set to  
> dial.  
.  
LCD Panel Illumination  
Illuminating the LCD panel.  
<
>
(
)
Press the  
button.  
To turn off the illumination, press the  
> button again or press the  
<
shutter button halfway.  
While the LCD panel is illuminated,  
pressing any buttons (except the  
shutter button) or turning any dials  
will extend the illumination time.  
Using the Remote Switch  
Connect the (optional) Remote Switch  
RS-60E3s plug to the cameras  
remote control terminal. Press the  
release button to take the picture.  
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Reference  
Basic Photography Terms  
Exposure  
Exposure occurs when the film is exposed to light. Correct exposure is  
obtained when the film is exposed to a proper amount of light in accor-  
dance with the film’s sensitivity to light. The correct exposure is adjusted  
with the camera’s shutter speed and lens aperture.  
Shutter speed  
The shutter speed is the length of time the camera’s shutter opens to  
expose the film to the light coming through the lens. The shutter speed  
is displayed on the camera’s LCD panel and in the viewfinder. It ranges  
from 1/2000 sec. to 30 sec. and bulb.  
Aperture  
The aperture setting (f/number) indicates the size of the aperture open-  
ing in the lens (focal length/aperture diameter). It is used to adjust the  
amount of light striking the film. The aperture setting is displayed on the  
camera’s LCD panel and in the viewfinder. It can range anywhere from  
1.0 to 91, depending on the lens attached to the camera.  
ISO film speed  
The ISO film speed indicates the film’s sensitivity to light. The higher the  
film speed, the more sensitive the film is. Therefore, ISO 400 and high-  
er-speed films are suited for low-light conditions. The ISO film speed is  
set in accordance with standards set by the International  
Standardization Organization (ISO). A film speed from 6 to 6400 can be  
displayed on the LCD panel.  
Depth of field  
This is the range where acceptable focus can be achieved in front of  
and behind the point of optimum focus. The smaller the aperture (the  
larger the f/number), the deeper the depth of field. And the larger the  
aperture (the smaller the f/number), the shallower the depth of field.  
(page 40)  
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Exposure Warning List  
Mode  
Blinking Warning  
Indication  
Countermeasures  
The subject is too  
dark.  
Use flash.  
The subject is too  
bright.  
Attach a neutral density  
filter to the lens.  
Turn the <  
set a slower shutter  
speed.  
> dial to  
The picture will be  
underexposed.  
Turn the <  
set a faster shutter  
speed.  
> dial to  
The picture will be  
overexposed.  
Turn the <  
set a larger aperture  
(smaller f/number).  
> dial to  
The picture will be  
underexposed.  
Turn the <  
set a smaller aperture  
(larger f/number).  
> dial to  
The picture will be  
overexposed.  
1) Move away from the  
subject and try again.  
2) If a zoom lens is used,  
use the shortest focal  
length.  
The desired depth of  
field cannot be  
obtained.  
Use flash. The result will  
be the same as using the  
The subject is too  
dark.  
<
> mode.  
The subject is too  
bright.  
Attach a neutral density  
(ND) filter to the lens.  
The sample warnings above apply when the lens used has a maximum aperture  
of f/4.0 and minimum aperture of f/22. The maximum and minimum aperture  
warning displays will differ depending on the lens attached to the camera.  
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Reference  
Feature Availability Table  
Command Dial Mode  
One-Shot  
AI Servo  
AI Focus  
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●�  
●�  
●�  
●�  
●� ●� ●� ●� ●�  
Auto  
●� ●� ●� ●� ●� ●� ●� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ●�  
AF Point  
Selection  
Manual  
◯� ◯� ◯� ◯�  
AF-Assist beam ●� ●�  
●�  
●�  
●� ●� ●� ●� ●�  
Single frame  
Continuous  
●�  
●� ●�  
●� ●� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯�  
◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯�  
●�  
●�  
Self-timer/Remote control ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯�  
Evaluative  
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●�  
Partial  
(●)�(●)�(●)(●)�(●)�  
Centerweighted avg.  
Auto Firing  
Always Firing  
●�  
●� ●�  
●�  
●�  
◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯�  
Program shift  
◯�  
Exposure Compensation  
AE Lock  
◯� ◯� ◯�  
◯�  
◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯�  
◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯�  
Depth-of-field preview  
Date  
◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯�  
ISO Speed  
◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯�  
◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯�  
Red-eye Reduction ◯� ◯�  
◯�  
◯�  
Beeper  
◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯�  
Multiple Exposures  
AEB  
◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯�  
◯� ◯� ◯� ◯� ◯�  
: Set automatically.  
(
): Set automatically during AE lock.  
: User-selectable/settable.  
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AF Mode  
One-Shot AF  
When focus is achieved, the exposure setting is set simultaneously and  
the focus is locked. The shutter cannot be released until focus is achieved.  
AI Servo AF  
Ideal for moving subjects. The moving subject is focused continuously  
while the camera predicts the subject's point of focus for when the shut-  
ter is released. The exposure is set when the shutter is released.  
AI Focus AF  
When you press the shutter button, the AF mode (One-Shot AF or AI  
Servo AF) is set automatically depending on whether the subject is  
moving or not.  
AF Mode and Film Advance Mode  
Film Advance Mode  
One-Shot AF  
AI Servo AF  
The picture cannot be taken  
until focus is achieved. When  
focus is achieved, it also  
locks at the same time. The  
evaluative meterings expo-  
sure reading is also locked.  
(The exposure setting is  
retained until the picture is  
taken.)  
Autofocusing continues to  
match the subjects move-  
ment. The exposure setting is  
determined at the moment of  
exposure.  
Single frame  
The same conditions above  
apply during continuous  
shooting. Autofocusing con-  
tinues during continuous  
shooting (at about 2.3 frame  
per second).  
The same conditions as  
above apply during continu-  
ous shooting (at about 2.5  
frame per second).  
Continuous  
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Reference  
Troubleshooting Guide  
If there is a problem, try to resolve it by referring to this Troubleshooting Guide. If  
the problem still persists, take the camera to your nearest Canon Service Center.  
The batteries are exhausted.  
Replace the batteries with new ones. (page 14)  
The batteries have been installed incorrectly.  
Nothing is dis-  
played on the  
LCD panel.  
Install the batteries correctly. (page 14)  
The lens focus mode is set to <MF> (or <M>).  
Set the lens focus mode to <AF>. (page 16)  
The picture  
looks blurred.  
There was camera shake when the picture was taken.  
Hold the camera steady or use a faster shutter speed.  
(page 17)  
The frame count is not displayed on the LCD panel.  
Take out the film and load it correctly. (page 18)  
The shutter  
does not work.  
The <  
> icon blinks on the LCD panel.  
Replace the batteries with new ones. (page 14)  
The < > icon blinks while the rewound film is still in the  
camera.  
Replace with a new roll of film. (page 18)  
The focus confirmation light < > in the viewfinder blinks  
and focus cannot be achieved.  
Select another AF point. (page 32)  
If focus still cannot be achieved, focus manually. (page 34)  
The battery level is very low.  
Replace the batteries with new ones. (page 14)  
The <  
>
icon blinks on  
the LCD panel.  
A misoperation has occurred.  
Press the shutter button halfway. (page 17)  
Remove the batteries and reload it. (page 14)  
If the blinking <  
> icon does not turn off, consult  
your nearest Canon Service Center.  
When using an external flash unit, an EOS-dedicated Speedlite is recom-  
mended. Using the camera with a flash unit (equipped with electrical contacts  
on the hot shoe foot), high-voltage flash unit, or flash accessories dedicated  
to a different brand may result in camera misoperation or malfunction.  
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Major Specifications  
• Type  
Type.......................................35 mm AF/AE SLR camera with built-in winder and flash  
Recording media ...................35 mm film  
Image size .............................24 x 36 mm  
Compatible lenses.................Canon EF lenses  
Lens mount............................Canon EF mount (electronic data exchange)  
• Viewfinder  
Type.......................................Eye-level pentamirror  
Coverage ...............................90% vertically and horizontally  
Magnification .........................0.7x (1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity)  
Eyepoint.................................18.5 mm  
Dioptric adjustment range .....2.5 - +0.5 diopter  
Focusing screen ....................Fixed (New Laser Matte screen)  
Mirror .....................................Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection rate of  
40:60, No mirror cut-off with EF 300mm f/2.8L plus  
Extender 2x or shorter lens)  
Viewfinder information...........AF (superimposed AF point, focus confirmation light);  
Exposure (shutter speed, aperture, exposure level, expo-  
sure warning, AE lock); Flash (flash ready, hi-speed sync,  
FE lock, red-eye reduction, out of working range warning)  
Depth-of-field preview............Depth-of-field preview button  
• Autofocus  
Type.......................................TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide  
Semiconductor) sensor  
AF points ...............................7 AF points  
AF working range ..................EV 1 - 18 (ISO 100)  
Focusing modes ....................One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, manual focusing  
(MF)  
AF point selection..................Automatic/manual  
Selected AF point display......Super-imposed AF point in viewfinder and also indicated on  
LCD panel.  
AF-assist beam .....................Intermittent firing of built-in flash  
Working distance: Approx. 4 m/13.1 ft at center,  
Approx. 3.5 m/11.5 ft at outer edge  
• Exposure control  
Exposure metering modes.........TTL full aperture metering with 35-zone SPC  
1. Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)  
2. Partial metering (Automatically set with AE lock, approx.  
9.5 % of viewfinder at the center.)  
3. Center-weighted average metering (automatically set in  
manual exposure mode)  
Metering range ......................EV 1 - 20 (normal temperature, 50mm f/1.4, ISO 100)  
Exposure control....................Full auto, six programmed image control modes (portrait,  
landscape, close-up, sports, night portrait, flash off ),  
Program AE (shiftable), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority  
AE, automatic depth-of-field AE, E-TTL/A-TTL/TTL program  
autoflash, manual exposure  
Film speeds ...........................ISO 6 - 6400 (Set automatically for DX-coded film within  
ISO 25 - 5000 in 1/3-stop increments)  
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Reference  
Exposure compensation........Manual exposure compensation: +/2 stops in 1/2-stop  
increments (can be used with AEB)  
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): +/2 stops in 1/2-stop  
increments  
AE lock ..................................Auto AE lock: Operates in One-shot AF mode with  
evaluative metering when focus is achieved  
Manual AE lock: By AE lock button in partial metering  
mode  
Multiple exposures.................Max. 9 exposures  
• Shutter  
Type.......................................Electronically controlled focal-plane shutter  
Shutter speeds ......................1/2000 - 30 sec. in 1/2-stop increments, bulb, X sync at  
1/90 sec.  
Shutter release ......................Soft touch electromagnetic release  
Self-timer ...............................Shoot after 10 sec. delay  
Remote control ......................Remote Switch RS-60E3,  
Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5 (DATE Model only)  
• Flash  
Built-in flash...........................AF point-linked, 3-zone autoflash  
Guide No. 12 (ISO 100, meters), 39 (ISO 100, feet)  
Recycling time: Approx. 2 sec.  
Flash coverage: 28 mm lens angle covered  
Red-eye reduction: Lamp  
External  
EOS-dedicated flash..............E-TTL / A-TTL / TTL autoflash  
• Film transport  
Film loading ...........................Automatic prewind  
Film advance modes .............Single-frame/continuous shooting  
Continuous shooting speeds.........ONE-SHOT AF: Approx. 2.5 fps  
AI SERVO AF: Approx. 2.3 fps  
Frame counter .......................Subtractive  
Film rewind ............................Automatic. Mid-roll rewind  
Prewind time..........................Approx. 7 sec. (24-ex. film)  
Noise level .............................Approx. 54 dB  
• Date imprinting (DATE Model only)  
Automatic dating..............Automatic calender to 2099  
Power source...................Uses camera power  
• Power source  
Power source.........................Two CR2 lithium batteries  
Battery life.............................. (page 15)  
Battery check.........................Automatic  
• Dimensions  
(W x H x D) ................130 x 88 x 64 mm/5.1 x 3.5 x 2.5 in  
Weight..............................365 g/12.9 oz (body only, excluding batteries)  
All the specifications above are based on Canon's testing and measuring standards.  
Specifications and physical appearance are subject to change without notice.  
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unloading...............................................19  
midroll rewind........................................20  
setting ISO speed manually..................50  
ISO speed .............................................52  
Flash .........................................................23  
Focus lock.................................................33  
Full Auto mode..........................................22  
Holding the camera...................................20  
LCD panel.................................................10  
illumination ............................................51  
Lens mounting / detaching .......................16  
Manual focusing........................................34  
Metering modes........................................35  
Multiple exposures....................................48  
One-Shot AF.............................................55  
Program AE ..............................................36  
Programmed Image Control Modes..........24  
Red-eye reduction.....................................26  
Remote switch ..........................................51  
Self-timer...................................................27  
Shutter button ...........................................17  
pressing halfway....................................17  
pressing fully .........................................17  
Shutter speed ...........................................52  
Single-frame shooting...............................35  
Superimpose.............................................11  
Viewfinder information ..............................11  
Wireless remote control............................28  
Index  
A
AEB...........................................................46  
AE lock......................................................44  
AF .............................................................16  
AF-assist beam.........................................23  
AF mode ..................................................55  
AF point ....................................................32  
AI Focus AF ..............................................55  
AI Servo AF ..............................................55  
Aperture ...................................................52  
Basic Zone..........................................12, 21  
Batteries....................................................14  
Beeper ......................................................51  
Built-in flash ..............................................49  
Bulb exposures .........................................47  
Command Dial..........................................12  
Continuous shooting .................................35  
Creative Zone .....................................12, 31  
Date/time...................................................29  
Depth- of- field AE ..............................41, 52  
Dioptric adjustment.....................................9  
Eyepiece cover..........................................28  
Exposure...................................................52  
Exposure compensation ...........................45  
Feature Availability Table ..........................54  
Film  
H
L
B
M
O
P
C
D
E
F
R
S
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W
loading...................................................18  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This  
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions. If  
such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part  
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in  
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off  
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
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out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus, ICES-003 of the Industry  
Canada.  
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Fred Thomas Drive, P.O. Box 33-336, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand  
CANON SALES CO., INC.  
12-15 Mita, 3-Chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8011, Japan  
This Instructions booklet is current as of April 2002. For information on using the  
camera with system accessories introduced after this date, contact your nearest  
Canon Service Center.  
CT1-1236-000 PRINTED IN TAIWAN  
CANON INC. 2002  
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