Canon EOS 100 User Manual

Canon

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English Edition

INSTRUCTIONS

Introduction

Thank you for selecting a Canon EOS camera.
The EOS 100 is an autofocus SLR camera incorporat
ing advanced functions designed for ease of use, and
features a silent drive mechanism to make it the
quietest camera in EOS series. Moreover, the EOS

100 allows input of up to five bar-code programs from
the Bar Code Book containing sample photographs
and corresponding bar codes for setting optimum
shooting data. Incorporating the latest EOS technol
ogy, the EOS 100 is packed with features including
a built-in auto zoom flash with automatic flash cover
age for 28mm wide-angle lenses and twin electronic

input dials for superior operability. Particularly benefi
cial is the EOS 100’s silent operation which allows
you to take pictures in situations normally avoided with
other cameras due to their distracting operation noise.

* The explanations in this instruction book assume

use of the camera with the EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6

USM zoom lens attached. However, operation is

basically the same for any EF lens.

Features

1. Silent drive mechanism provides quiet film wind
ing and rewinding.

2. Bar-code system allows input of up to five bar-code
programs for setting optimum shooting data.

3. Auto zoom flash automatically adjusts the flash
coverage angle according to the lens focal length
(28mm, 50mm, 80mm).

4. Twin electronic input dials for quick, efficient
camera operation.

5. Cross-type BASIS AF sensor and AF auxiliary light
for sure focusing even with low-contrast subjects.

6. Command dial "image zone” provides simple, fully
automatic operation.

Attention

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Canon EOS 100 will give optimum perfor

mance together with specially designed Canon EF
lenses, flash units and other Canon brand acces

sories. It is possible that the use of incompatible

lenses or other accessories may result in unsatis
factory performance or damage to your camera.
We therefore suggest the use of Canon EF lenses
and accessories. Damage to your Canon camera
as a result of malfunction or improper connections
caused by the use of incompatible products may
void its warranty.

Please read these instructions carefully for a
thorough understanding before taking pictures.

While reading this booklet, unfold the front and

back flaps for easy reference to the camera's

parts.

Nomenclature

Accessory Shoe
Flash

Red-eye reduction lannp
Film Winding Mode/Self-timer

& Remote Control Button
LCD Panel

AF Mode Button
Main Dial

Shutter Button
AF Auxiliary Light

Emitter/Self-timer
& Remote Control
Indicator

Remote Control
Receiver

Grip/Battery
Compartment

Distance Scale

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Flash/Red-Eye Reduction
Mode Button

Metering Mode/Flash Ex
posure Compensation Button

Index

Lock Release Button

Command Dial

Back Cover

Latch

Lens Release Button

Manual Focusing Ring

Zoom Ring

Command Dial

Creative Zone

P
Tv
Av
M
DEP

ISO

m

AEB
OF

Program AE
Shutter-priority AE
Aperture-priority AE
Manual Exposure
Depth-of-Field AE
Film Speed Setting
Multiple Exposures

Auto Exposure Bracketing
Custom Function Setting

Creative Zone

Image Zone

Image Zone

a ; Full Auto
O : Portrait

SA ; Landscape

A : Close-up

: Sports

mil; Bar-code program

Display Panel

The EOS 100 uses a large liquid crystal display
panel to display shooting information. The dia
gram below shows all the information displayed
simultaneously for explanation only. The LCD
panel never actually appears like this.

• Shutter speed

• ISO film speed value

• dEP (Depth-of-field AE)
Indicator

• Bar-code Program No.

• Custom Function No,

ISO u O'O O O O n\rr

ISO indicator

Bar-code mode indicator

Film \winding mode in

dicator

• Single exposure

• Continuous exposure

• Self-timer/remote
control

• Battery check indicator

Metering mode in
dicator

• Evaluative metering

• Partial metering

• Center-weighted aver
age metering

• Film condition indicator

• Film-load check

• Film rewind completion ,

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ONE SHOT

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Al

' Aperture value
' AEB step amount
' dEP point number
' Custom function setting

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Manual exposure
display

Focus mode indicator

• One-shot AF

• Al Servo AF

• Manual focus (all AF in
dicators extinguished)

A minute amount of battery power is used for the display
even when the command dial is set to L.

• Frame counter

• No. of preset multiple
exposures

• No. of completed multi
ple exposures

• Custom function mode
indicator

• Multiple exposure mode
indicator

• Red-eye reduction
mode indicator

• Auto exposure bracket
ing mode indicator

• Flash exposure com
pensation mode in
dicator

.• Beeper mode indicator

• Exposure indicator

• Exposure compensation
amount

• AEB step amount

• Flash exposure com
pensation amount

• Red-eye reduction lamp
operation

Table of Contents

Precautions

I Basic Operation

[1] Preparations...............................................10

1. Battery Loading and Check

2. Lens Attachment .......................................12

3. Shutter Button Action and Focusing . . .14

4. Film Loading and Rewind

[2] Taking Pictures Using Image Zone

Shooting Modes

1. a (Full Auto)................................................20

2. O (Portrait)

3. SA (Landscape)..........................................22

4. A (Close-up)...............................................23

5. '^(Sports)

6. mil (Bar-code program)

II Advanced Operation

[1] Changing the Basic Functions

1. Selecting the Focusing Mode

1) One-shot AF..........................................28

2) Al Servo AF

3) Manual Focusing...................................30

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2. Selecting the Film Winding Mode

1) □ (Single exposure) ...............................31

2) Qi (Continuous exposure)

3) cs)g (Seli-timer/Remote control)

3. Selecting the Metering Mode

4. Using the Built-in Flash..............................33

1) Automatic Firing

2) Manual Firing

5. Self-timer Function.....................................36

[2]Taking Pictures Using Creative Zone

Shooting Modes

1. P (Program AE)

2. Tv (Shutter-priority AE)

3. Av (Aperture-priority AE) ...........................42

4. M (Manual exposure).................................44

5. DEP (Depth-of-field AE).............................46

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III Useful Functions

1. AE Lock .....................................................50

2. Exposure Compensation

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3. Built-in Flash Exposure Compensation .52

4. AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)

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5. Bi(Multiple Exposure).................................56

6. Bulb (Long Exposure) Operation

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7. Manual Film Speed Setting........................60

8. Custom Function Control...........................61

IV Reference

1. Exposure Warnings ...................................64

2. Program Line Characteristics

3. Function Combination Charts

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68

1) Programmed Image Control
Functions

2) AF and Film Winding Modes

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68

4. Accessories ...............................................69

■ Dedicated Canon Speedlites

■ Remote Controller RC-1

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70

■ Grip Extension GR-70................................70

■ Lens Floods and Filters

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70

■ Dioptric Adjustment Lenses

■ Cases

CAMERA CARE..............................................72

■ Cleaning

■ Liquid Crystal Display/Battery Notes. . .72

Specifications .................................................74

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Precautions

This camera is not resistant to water and
should not be used outdoors in snow or rain.

If accidentally dropped in water, contact an
authorized Canon service facility. Keep the
camera out of salt spray, and protect it from
excessive humidity. If used at the beach,
clean it thoroughly afterward with a dry cloth.

2) Do not attempt to disassemble the camera
yourself. Always take it to an authorized Can
on service facility for repair.

3) Remove the battery if you do not expect to

use the camera for about three weeks or
longer.

4) When storing the camera, wrap it in a clean,
soft cloth and place in a cool, dry, dust-free
place. Be sure to keep the camera out of
direct sunlight, and away from “hot spots’’
such as the trunk or rear window shelf of a
car. Avoid places where moth balls are used,
and in extreme humidity, use a desiccant.

5) Carefully check the camera’s operation af
ter lengthy storage.

6) The battery may explode or cause burns if

disassembled, recharged, shorted, exposed

to high temperatures, or disposed of in fire.

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7) Film passing through X-ray examinations at
airports may be exposed and ruined even if

loaded in the camera. Request a hand­checked inspection to avoid damage.

8) Aerosol spray dust removers are not recom

mended for the shutter curtain.

9) Condensation is a problem when bringing
cold equipment into a warm room. If the au
tofocus optics cloud over, accuracy may be
seriously affected. Before entering a warm

room, put equipment in a plastic bag so con
densation forms on the outside of the bag.

10) Color reproduction may be adversely affect
ed if the film is left in the camera for a long
time. Always develop exposed film

promptly.

* Please see page 72 for camera care infor

mation.

This section explains basic shooting prepa

rations such as battery and film loading as

well as simple picture taking operation us

ing fully automatic shooting modes.

Attaching the Neckstrap

Thread the strap through the fixtures as

shown in the illustration.

Command Dial

Release the command dial lock (L position)
by turning the dial while pressing the
center lock release button.

“L” is the lock (off) position, the positions
from □ to mil are image zone modes, and
the positions from “P” to "DEP” are crea
tive zone modes. Turn the dial until the
desired mode matches up with the index
mark.

[1] Preparations

1. Battery Loading and Check

This camera uses a single 6V lithium bat
tery (2CR5). Load the battery as follows.

1) Slide the battery cover latch to open the
battery compartment.

2) Insert the battery so that its terminals
enter the camera first.

3) Close the battery compartment until the
battery cover latch locks.

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If nothing at all is displayed in the

LCD panel, the battery may be insert
ed backwards. Remove the battery
and reinsert it correctly.

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When not using the camera, set the
command dial to “L” to prevent un
necessary battery depletion or ac
cidental picture taking.

4) Press the lock release button and turn
the comnnand dial to a . Check the bat

When the battery indicator is only
half full, have a new battery handy.

tery indicator displayed in the LCD
panel.

If the entire battery indicator (| ) is dis

played, the battery is in good condition.

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When the battery indicator is emp
ty, replace the battery with a new

one.

If the empty battery Indicator is

-'Ll'

blinking, refer to page 73.

Battery Life (Number of film rolls)

Temperature
Normal ( + 20°C/68°F)
Low (-20°C/-4°F)

Using a new battery, EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens and 24-exposure filnn.
Stated values include camera operation when no film is loaded.
Data based on Canon’s Standard Test Method.

Flash not used

too rolls

28 rolls

50% flash use

30 rolls 15 rolls
13 rolls 7 rolls

100% flash use

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2. Lens Attachment

1) Remove the rear lens cap by turning
counterclockwise.

2) Remove the camera body cap by turn
ing counterclockwise.

The lens may already be mounted on the
camera when purchased.

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3) Align the red dots on the lens and
camera body, then rotate the lens clock
wise until it locks in place with a click.

* To remove the lens, press the lens

release button while turning the lens

counterclockwise.

4) Set the lens’ focus mode switch to AF.
* Autofocusing is impossible when the

switch is set to M.

* Do not touch the rotating part of the

lens during autofocusing.

5) Remove the lens cap.
* When the lens is removed from the

camera, place it face down on a sta
ble surface to prevent damage to the
lens surface and electronic contacts.

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3. Shutter Button Action and Focusing

EOS cameras use a two-step shutter but
ton. Pressing the button “halfway” (to the
first step) focuses the subject and deter
mines the exposure (shutter speed and
aperture value), which is displayed in the

LCD panel and viewfinder. Pressing the
button “completely” (to the second step)
takes the picture and winds the film to the

next frame.

* Set the command dial to a for practic

ing the following procedure.

1) Look through the viewfinder and turn the
zoom ring to set the desired subject
size.

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Focus lock

By keeping the shutter button pressed
halfway after the subject is focused, the
focus and exposure settings remain
locked allowing you to recompose the
scene as desired.

2) Cover the main subject with the AF
frame ( t j ).

6-second timer

If you remove your finger from the shut
ter button after pressing it halfway, the
viewfinder and LCD panel displays will
stay lit for approx. 6 seconds.

3) Press the shutter button halfway. A
beeper tone sounds when the subject is

focused. Press the shutter button com

pletely to take the picture.

* The built-in flash fires automatically

in low light or when the subject is
backlit by a strong light source.

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Viewfinder display

When you press the shutter button half

way and focus the subject, the in-focus

indicator, shutter speed and aperture

value light in the viewfinder. The shut

ter speed and aperture value also ap
pear in the LCD panel.

* The shutter will not release when the

in-focus indicator blinks. See page

28.

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A (Camera-shake warning) in

dicator

A- blinks in the viewfinder when the
shutter speed is slow enough to cause
blur due to camera shake. When this oc
curs, avoid sudden camera movement
by holding the camera securely and
pressing the shutter button gently or

mounting the camera on a tripod.

* A does not blink in Tv (shutter-priority

AE) or M (manual exposure) mode.

4. Film Loading and Rewind

The shutter curtain operates with extreme

ly high precision and can be easily
damaged if touched. When loading or un
loading film, be careful not to touch the
shutter curtain accidentally with your
finger or the tip of the film.

The film speed is set automatically accord

ing to the DX code on the film cartridge.

1) Open the back cover by sliding the back
cover latch down.

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2) With the film leader facing outward, in
sert the film cartridge so that the flat end
enters the top of the film chamber.

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3) While holding down the film cartridge,
carefully pull the film tip across until it

reaches the orange mark.
* If you pull out too much film, wind the

slack back into the cartridge.

Rewinding film in mid-roll

Press the mid-roll rewind button to re
wind the film. After the film is wound
completely into the film cartridge,

@ blinks in the LCD panel.

4) After checking that the film lies flat and
that the tip is aligned with the orange
mark, close the back cover.

Film rewind

The film automatically rewinds after the

last frame is shot. When rewinding is
completed, (§i blinks in the LCD panel.
After confirming that (§) is blinking, open
the back cover and remove the film.

* The film automatically advances to

the first frame, the frame counter
shows ‘‘1 ” and (§) is displayed in the
LCD panel.

* If the film cartridge symbol blinks, the

film is not loaded correctly. Reload
the film. If the film is not loaded cor
rectly, the shutter will not release

when the shutter button is pressed.

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[2] Taking Pictures Using Image Zone Shooting Modes

Image zone shooting modes automatically set all camera
functions such as metering and AF mode to the optimum
settings appropriate for the selected mode.

* When using an external flash unit in an image zone

mode, the picture may not turn out as expected. Do
not use an external flash unit with image zone modes.

* Refer to page 68 for the function settings in each mode.

t.afFu// Auto)

This setting allows you to begin taking pic
tures immediately without selecting a sub
ject type. Focusing, exposure and film
winding are all set automatically.

* The flash automatically fires in low light

or when the subject is backed by a
strong light. To retract the flash, gently
press it down with your hand.

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