Canon EOS 1000 F User Manual

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Table of Contents

I. BASIC OPERATION

[1] Preparations

1 Battery Load and Check

2 Lens Attachment

3. Holding the Camera
4 Focusing

- Difficult Subjects for Autofocus
[Manual Focusing]

[2] Taking Pictures

1 Film Loading
2 Basic Picture Taking - Green Zone

- Focus Lock

- Film Rewind

3. Programmed Image Control

- Portrait

- Landscape

- Close-up

- Sports

II. ADVANCED OPERATION

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Creative Zone

P - Program AE
Tv- Shutter-priority AE
Av- Aperture-priority AE
M - Manual Exposure
DEP- Depth-of-Field AE

Self-timer

Flash Photography

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11

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14

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18
19

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20

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26
27
28
30
33
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. APPLICATIONS

1 Partial Metering
2 Exposure Compensation
3 Multiple Exposures
4 Bulb (Long Exposure)
5 Manual Film Speed Setting

IV. REFERENCE

1 Comparisons Between AF Mode and

Film Wind Mode .47
2 Film Shooting Capacity 48
3 Program Lines 49

V. ACCESSORIES

1 Dedicated Canon Speedlites
2 Grip Extension GR-70
3 Dioptric Adjustment Lenses
4 Lens Hoods and Filters

VI. CAMERA CARE

1 Cleaning 54
2 Liquid Crystal Display/Battery Notes 55
3 Attaching the Strap 57

VII. SPECIFICATIONS 58

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42
43
45
46

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52
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Nomenclature

Electronic Input Dial

. Built-in Flash

LCD Panel

Accessory Shoe

Flash Tab

Command Dial

Shutter Button

Grip

Manual Focusing Ring

EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 Lens

PROGRAMMED IMAGE
CONTROL

O ; Portrait

^ : Landscape

A : Close-up

Sports

CreafiV^

PI

Green Zone

a

Lock (OFF)

0

Manual Film Speed Setting

ISO

Self-timer

<S3

Strap Fixture

Focus Mode Switch

Back Cover Latch

Lens Release Button

'■ — Zoom Ring

CREATIVE ZONE

DEP Depth-of-Field AE

M

Manual Exposure

Av

Aperture-priority AE
Tv Shutter-priority AE
P

Program AE

Introduction

Thank you for selecting a Canon autofocus SLR
camera.

EOS 1000F, developed as Canon's new stan
dard model autofocus SLR camera, is the ligh
test and most compact camera with a built-in
flash in the EOS series.

Features such as simple dial operation and
super-fast autofocus make it easier than ever to
take great pictures any time.

EOS 1000F employs Al Focus, which automati
cally switches between One-shot AF and Al

Servo AF* based on the subject's movement. As

a result, accurate focusing can be obtained

even when the subject is moving toward or

away from the camera.

* One-shot AF: Focusing stops once complet

ed. The original focus remains locked as long
as the shutter button is kept pressed halfway.

Al Servo AF: An advanced autofocus mode
which continuously focuses moving subjects
as long as the shutter button is kept pressed
halfway.

• The instructions in this book assume use ot the
EF 35-80 mm t/4-5.6 zoom iens; however, opera
tions with a different lens are basically the same.

Please read this instruction book carefuily for a thor
ough understanding before using your EOS 10OOF,

Attention

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Canon EOS 1000F wili give optimum perfor
mance together with specially designed Canon EF
lenses, flash units and other Canon brand ac
cessories It is possible that the use of incompati
ble lenses or other accessories may result in unsa
tisfactory performance or damage to your Canon
EOS 1000F. We therefore suggest the use ot
Canon EF lenses and accessories. Damage to
your Canon EOS 1000F as a result of malfunction
or improper connections caused by the use of in
compatible products may void its warranty

While reading these instructions, unfold the front
and back flaps for easy reference to the camera’s
parts.

Viewfinder Eyepiece Exposure Compensation

Button

Eye Cup

Partial Metering Button

Fiim Check Window

Back Cover

Battery Cover

Battery Cover Lock

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Precautions [7]

1) This camera is not resistant to water
and shouid not be used outdoors in
snow or rain. If accidentaiiy dropped
in water, contact an authorized Canon
service facility. Keep the camera out
of sait spray, and protect it from exces
sive 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 Canon service facility for

repair.

3) Remove the battery if you do not ex
pect 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 opera
tion after lengthy storage.

6) The battery may explode or cause
burns if disassembled, recharged,
shorted, exposed to high tempera
tures, or disposed of in fire.

7) Film passing through X-ray examina
tions at airports may be exposed and

ruined even if loaded in the camera.
Request a hand-checked inspection to
avoid damage.

8) Aerosol spray dust removers are not
recommended for the shutter curtain.

9) Condensation is a problem when bring
ing cold equipment into a warm room.
If the autofocus optics cloud over, ac

curacy may be seriously affected. Be
fore entering a warm room, put
equipment in a plastic bag so conden
sation forms on the outside of the bag.

10) Color reproduction may be adversely
affected if the film is left in the camera
for a long time'. Always develop ex
posed film promptly.

* Please see p. 54 for camera care in

formation.

/. BASIC OPERATION

First-time SLR users shouid read this section carefuiiy.

1. Battery Load and Check

[1] Preparations

The camera operates on a 2CR5 lithium

battery.

1) Slide the battery cover lock down to
open. The cover cannot be removed
from the camera

2) Insert the battery as shown with the ter

minals facing toward the shutter button.

3) Close the cover and hold it down until

it locks with a click.

4) Turn the command dial to " P ” or
“ a ” to check the battery.

The battery check symbol («9) in the

LCD panel displays the remaining bat

tery power as shown in the illustrations.

• If nothing is displayed in the LCD
panel, the battery is probably insert
ed upside down. Remove the battery
and re-insert it correctly.

• See p. 55 for other important battery
information.

Battery Check Symbols in the LCD Panel

Battery power sufficient.
Have a new battery handy,

cp : Replace the battery.

•i<r:o3-(blinking); See p. 55.

• When not using the camera, aiways be
sure to set the command dial to “L” to
prevent battery drain due to accidental
pressing of the shutter button.

• Always check the battery condition be
fore taking pictures.

• Carry a spare battery when going on
trips or when planning to take many
pictures.

• See p. 48 for shooting capacity.

2. Lens Attachment

1) Remove the rear lens cap by turning it
counterclockwise.

2) Remove the body cap by turning it coun
terclockwise.

3) Align the lens’ red dot to the camera's
red dot and turn the lens clockwise un

til it stops and locks with a click.

• To remove the lens, turn the lens
counterclockwise while pressing the
lens release button.

4) Set the lens’ focus mode switch to AF.

5) Remove the front lens cap.

•The electronic contacts must be clean
for proper connection. Do not touch
these contacts.

•Do not set the lens on its rear end
without the lens cap attached to pre
vent damage to the electronic
contacts.

3. Holding the Camera

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Sharp pictures require that the camera be

held still to prevent unnecessary move
ment called “camera shake” that can
ruin your pictures. Try the suggested tips

below.

1) Hold the camera firmly in your right
hand. Place the palm of your left hand

on the bottom of the camera to support
the lens.

2) Keep both elbows close to your body.

3) Spread your feet apart about shoulder

width for a steady natural stance.

4) Lightly hold the camera against your
nose and look into the viewfinder.

There is no one correct way to hold the

camera. Experiment to find the most

comfortable position. Whenever possi

ble, lean against a steady support suoh as
a tree, wall, or table to help you keep the
camera still.

4. Focusing

Before practicing, set the command dial to
“ a ” (Green Zone).

1) Look through the viewfinder and cover
the subject with the focus mark (^ □).

2) Press the shutter button halfway to start
focus. When the subject is in focus, the
green AF symbol ‘‘ • ” lights up in the
viewfinder and a short double beep is
emitted.

3) Without letting up on the shutter button,

press the shutter button completely to

take the picture.

• In low-light or backlit conditions, the
shutter speed or the flash symbol “ J "
blink in the viewfinder. See p. 17 when
the shutter speed blinks or see p, 34
when the flash symbol“ J ’’blinks.

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• Shutter button action plays an important
part in taking good pictures. A quick
stroke with the tip of your finger may
cause “camera shake." Always press

the shutter button slowly and gently
with the ball of your finger.

• Be sure not to touch the front of the lens
during focusing.

• When the subject cannot be focused,
the green AF symbol “ • ” starts blink
ing and the shutter will not release. (See
the next page.)

Difficult Subjects for Autofocus [Manual Focusing]

Subjects

• Low-contrast subjects—misty scenes,
light-colored or white objects

• Subjects in extremely low-hight situa
tions—a dark room, night scenes.

• Subjects having generally horizontal
patterns (window blinds),

• Subjects with an object in front of
them—animals in a cage, subjects be
hind a wire fence.

• Strong, bright reflections—shiny metal,
ice, surface of a lake.

• Fast-moving subjects—difficult to keep
within the focus mark.

There are a few subjects that may be

difficult for the camera to focus. The green
AF symbol will blink in the viewfinder to
warn you of this condition.

Focus these subjects by setting the lens’
focus mode switch to “M” and turning the
manual focusing ring until the image is
sharp.

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1. Film Loading

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[2] Taking Pictures

•Always load film out of direct suniight.

• Never touch the shutter curtain, its
precision design makes it sensitive to
pressure. When loading film, be care
ful that the film tip does not touch the
shutter curtain.

This camera uses a prewind system. When
film is loaded, the camera first winds all of
the film onto the take-up spool and then re
winds it back into the film cartridge one
frame at a time as each picture is taken.
The frame counter on the LCD panel
decreases as pictures are taken, allowing
you to always see at a glance the remain
ing frames.

For DX-coded film, the camera automati

cally sets the film speed when the film is

loaded. (For manual film speed setting, see
p. 46.)

1) Make sure the command dial is not at L.

2) Open the back cover by siiding the latch
down.

3) Insert the film as shown with the fiat end
of the cartridge on top.

4) Carefuily pull the film tip across until it

reaches the orange mark.

5) Make sure the fiim iies fiat and cióse the
back cover.

Film winding starts and the frame counter
counts up. When the film is oompletely
wound, the shutter is released once;

however, no picture is taken. The film car
tridge symboi and the number of avaiiable
frames are displayed in the LCD panei.

• If the film cartridge symbol blinks, the
film has not been loaded properly and
the shutter will not release. Reload the
film.

• Film becomes soft and tears easily in
high humidity. Keep it stored in its
canister until loading.

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2. Basic Picture Taking - Green Zone

This setting for basic operation aiiows you
to begin shooting immediateiy without mak
ing any settings before taking pictures.

1) Set the command diai to “ Q ”,

2) Compose the picture and make sure the
focus mark (c ^) covers the subject.

• if you are using a zoom iens, turn the
zoom ring to vary the size of the
subject.

3) Press the shutter button haifway.
When the subject is in focus, the green
AF symbol, shutter speed and aperture
value light up in the viewfinder and a
short double beep sounds. Press the
shutter button all the way down to take
the picture.

• The shutter speed and aperture value
are also displayed in the LCD panel.

• In low light or backlit conditions, the

“ i ” mark blinks in the viewfinder.
Switch to flash photography (see p.

34) or use a tripod.

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Blinking shutter speed

(camera shake warning)

In Green Zone and Programmed Image
Control modes, the shutter speed will blink
on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder if
the shutter speed is too slow to hand-hold.

In this case, we recommend switching to
flash photography or using a tripod.

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Focus Lock

This camera focuses on the subject co
vered by the focus mark in the center of
the viewfinder. For off-center subjects, use
focus iock to set the focus and then recom
pose the pioture as desired.

1) Cover the subjeot with the focus mark
and press the shutter button haifway.

2) Keeping the shutter button pressed half
way, recompose the pioture as desired
and then press the shutter button ali the
way down to take the picture.

Film Rewind

When the last picture is taken, the remain
ing film automatically rewinds into the car
tridge. When completed, rewinding stops
and the film cartridge symbol blinks in the

LCD panel.
If you want to develop the film before the
end of the roll, remove the lens and turn
the command dial to “ISO". Press both the
exposure compensation button and the
partial metering button simultaneously.

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3 Programmed Image Control (P.I.C.)

With P.I.C., focus and film wind settings as well as shutter speed and aperture value set
tings are made automatically for four types of pictures: portraits, landscapes, close-ups,
and sports. This allows you to take pictures easily and concentrate on composition,

• If the“ ^ "mark blinks in the viewfinder, switch to flash photography or use a tripod.

• If the shutter speed blinks to warn of camera shake, we recommend switching to flash
photography or using a tripod.

O Portrait Settings; One-shot AF/Continu-

ous wind/Evaluative metering
Shallow depth of field is generally used to

emphasize the subject, therefore large
apertures (small numbers) are set. Focus

on the subject’s eyes. Continuous film wind
helps keep up with the subtle changes in
expression.

For effective background blur, separate

the subject from the background as much

as possible and use a telephoto lens or the
telephoto setting on your zoom lens (80
mm on the EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6).

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4И

^ Landscape Settings: One-shot AF/Sin-

gle frame wind/Evaluative metering

Deep depth of field is usually the primary
concern in landscape photography.

This setting automatically sets small aper

tures (large numbers) for deep depth of
field.

Use a wide-angle lens or the wide-angle
setting on your zoom lens to create a feel
ing of expansiveness and depth.

X Close-up Settings: One-shot AF/Single

frame wind/Parfial metering

Move as close as possible to the subject
for the maximum magnification.
When using a zoom lens, you can achieve
maximum magnification by setting the lens
to the telephoto position.

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Sports Settings: AI focus AF/Continuous

wind/Evaluative, metering

Faster shutter speeds are emphasized to
help you keep up with all the action while
Al servo tracks the subject’s movement.
Keep the focus mark on the subject.

• Continuous shooting is possible by hold
ing the shutter button down.

II. ADVANCED OPERATION

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1. Creative Zone

The command dial’s “Creative Zone’’ provides five shooting modes, enabling you to select
the mode and values which best match your subject and photographic objectives.
Also, with “Creative Zone’’ modes, you can use functions such as exposure compensa
tion and multiple exposure (explained in the Applications section) to further expand your
creativity.

Select the desired mode by turning the command dial.

P: Program AE Settings: Al focus

AF/Continuous wind/Evaluative metering
The camera sets both aperture and shut
ter speed automatically, taking into ac
count the lens in use.

Checking the Exposure

If the exposure data blink, the exposure is
not correct. Use a flash in low light situa
tions or use an ND (neutral density) filter
in bright situations.

In the Creative Zone, an exposure lev

el scale and exposure level mark ap

pear in the viewfinder and LCD panel in
addition to the exposure data (shutter
speed and aperture value). The ex
posure level mark indicates the amount
of exposure compensation in the four

AE modes and the exposure level in

manuai exposure mode.

Program Shift

In Program AE mode, the automatically set
shutter speed and aperture combination
(program) can be changed while maintain

ing the same exposure.
To shift the program, press the shutter but

ton halfway to display the exposure data
and turn the electronic input dial to select

the desired shutter speed or aperture

value.

• See p. 50 for program shift charac
teristics.

• Program shift is not possible when us

ing a flash.

Six-second Timer

Even if you release the shutter button
after pressing it down halfway, the ex
posure data (shutter speed and aper
ture) in the viewfinder and LCD panel
appear for about six seconds.

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Tv : Shutter-priority AE Settings; Al

focus AF/Continuous wind/Evaluative
metering

In this mode the user selects the shutter
speed and the camera sets the aperture
value for the lighting conditions. This mode
is best for taking pictures of moving sub
jects by controlling the shutter speed.
Faster shutter speeds freeze subject mo
tion, while slower shutter speeds can
produce artistic blur effects.

• The initial shutter speed setting is al
ways 125 (1/125). Turn the electronic in
put dial for the desired shutter speed

Checking the Exposure

Underexposure - The lens’ maximum aper
ture starts blinking. Set a slower shutter
speed until it stops blinking.
Overexposure - The lens’ minimum aper
ture starts blinking. Set a faster shutter
speed until it stops blinking.

Av: Aperture-priority AE Settings: Al

focus AF/Continuous wind/Evaluative
metering
In this mode the user selects the aperture
value and the camera sets the correct
shutter speed for the lighting conditions.
Use this mode for taking portraits, land
scapes, and still life photography where
depth of field is an important factor. Larg
er apertures produce a shallow depth of
field appropriate for portraits, and smaller
apertures produce a deep depth of field
desirable for landscapes.

• The initial aperture value setting is al
ways 5.6 (f/5.6). Turn the electronic in
put dial for the desired aperture value

Checking the Exposure

Underexposure - The shutter speed of 30”
(30 sec.) blinks. Set a larger aperture until
the shutter speed stops blinking.
Overexposure - The shutter speed of 1000
(1 /1000 sec.) blinks. Set a smaller aperture
until the shutter speed stops blinking.

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M: Manual Exposure Settings; Ai fo

cus AF/Continuous wind/Center-weighted
average metering.

This creative mode allows you to complete

ly control exposure by setting both the

shutter speed and aperture value.

The initial setting is always 1/125 sec. at

f/5.6.

1) Set the command dial to “M” and turn
the electronic input dial to set the

desired shutter speed.

2) While pressing the exposure compensa
tion button, turn the electronic input dial
to set the desired aperture value.

3) Press the shutter button halfway and

check the exposure data.

• The exposure level mark is displayed
in the viewfinder and LCD panel as

shown in the illustrations.

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Adjust the exposure according to the po

sition of the exposure level mark.
Metered standard exposure: The current

settings will result in a correct exposure.
Overexposure: Close the aperture or set

a faster shutter speed until correct ex
posure is obtained.

Overexposure (More than 2 stops)

Underexposure: Open the aperture or set

a slower shutter speed until correct ex
posure is obtained.

Underexposure (More than 2 stops)

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DEP: Depth-of-Field AE Settings:

One-shot AF/Single frame wind/Evaluative
metering

Depth-of-Field AE mode places everything
between user set points in the foreground
and background in focus. The points are
set using the focus mark in the viewfinder.

The camera sets the necessary aperture
value and shutter speed to obtain the best
possible results under the existing lighting.

This mode cannot be used with fiash.

1) Set the command dial to "DEP”.

2) Place the focus mark on the first point
(a) and press the shutter button halfway.

• Remove your finger when the green
AF symbol and “dEP 1 ” light up in the
viewfinder.

3) Repeat step #2 for the second point (b);
“dEP 2”.

4) Recompose the picture and press the
shutter button halfway. After the AF
symbol and exposure data light up,
press the shutter button completely to

take the picture.

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Checking the Exposure

• If the minimum aperture value of the
lens in use blinks, clear the focus points
by turning the command dial to another
position and returning it to DEP. Move
back from the subject or sv/itch to a
wide-angle lens or zoom lens’ wide­angle setting and repeat steps #2
through 4. When the aperture value
stops blinking, the distance range will be
sharply focused and correct exposure
will be obtained.

• If both the shutter speed and the aper
ture value blink, the exposure is not cor
rect. Use an ND filter in bright
situations. The flash can not be com
bined with this mode.

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Additional Information

• To cancel Depth-of-Field AE in mid
operation, set the command dial to
another position.

• When using a zoom lens, do not change
the focal length after setting the first
point. Always set the focal length first.

• Wide-angle lenses are best used in this
mode for maximum depth-of-field effect.

Lenses with a focal length longer than
200 mm are not recommended for deep
depth of field.

• This mode can also be used to minimize
depth of field by focusing on the same

point both times. A telephoto lens gives
portraits the best shallow depth-of-field
effect.

• If the focus points are extremely near

and far, the shutter speed may be very
slow. We recommend using a tripod.

2. ci) ; S efMi mer

: Self-timer Settings: One-shot

AF/Evaluative metering
Use the self-timer function to delay shut

ter release for 10 seconds and include
yourself in the picture. Place the camera
on a tripod, table, or other steady surface.

• Shooting mode is automatically set to
Program AE.

1) Set the command dial to “ (S) ”.

2) Compose the picture and press the shut
ter button to start the timer while look

ing into the viewfinder. A beeper tone
sounds to monitor the countdown. Two
seconds before the picture is taken, the
beeper tone sounds rapidly.

• Be careful not to stand in front of
the camera when you press the shut
ter button.

• To cancel the self-timer, turn the
command dial to another position.

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3. Flash Photography

When the" % " mark blinks in the viewfinder, pull the buill-in flash up manually for flash photography.
When pulled up, the flash fires automatically in low-light and backlit conditions in P.I.C, modes and green
zone mode.

Notes

1) Always pull the flash up gently by
grasping the flash tabs.

2) When not in use or when using an exter
nal flash, push the built-in flash down

gently to retraot. An external flash
cannot be used together with the built-

in flash.

3) For flash photography, do not press the
shutter button completely until the “ V ”
mark lights steadily in the viewfinder.

Flash Coupling Distance Range

(when using the EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6)

WIDE TELE

ISO Color Print Film Slide Film Color Print Film Slide Film

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400

0.7-4.3m

2.3-14.1 ft

0.7-8.5m

2.3-27.9 ft

1-3m

3.3-9.8ft

1.5-6 m

4.9-19.7 ft

0.7-3 m

2.3-9.8ft
1-6 m

3.3-19.7 ft

1-2.1 m

3.3-6.9ft

1.5-4.3 m

4.9-14.1 ft

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4) " V ” will not blink in the “Creative
Zone”, it will always fire regardless of the
shooting conditions.

5) In low-light conditions, the built-in AF
auxiliary light is emitted automatically if

necessary when the shutter button is
pressed halfway.

6) Using the following large-diameter

lenses may cause shading at the lower
part of flash photos:
EF200mmf/1.8L
EF300mmf/2.8L
EF 20-35 mm f/2.8L
EF 28-80 mm f/2.8-4L
EF 80-200 mm f/2.8L
EF 50-200 mm f/3.5-4.5
EF 50-200 mm f/3.5-4.5L

7) Using a lens of a focal length shorter
than 35 mm may cause shading around
the edges of flash photos.

8) To prevent shading, do not use a lens
hood when using the built-in flash.

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A subject’s eyes may appear red in flash
photos due to the light reflected from the
retina. To minimize this, have the subject
avoid looking directly at the camera. If
indoors, turn on additional room lighting.

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Viewfinder information When Using the Fiash

Shooting mode

(P) Program AE

(Tv) Shutter-priority AE

(Av) Aperture-priority

Warning dispiay Condition

During dayiight fiii-in
fiash photography, the
iens’ minimum aperture
vaiue biinks.

The iens’ minimum
aperture vaiue biinks.

The lens’ maximum
aperture value blinks.

The fastest possible x­sync shutter speed 90
(1/90 sec.) blinks.

The slowest shutter
speed 30” (30 sec.)
blinks.

The background is
overexposed

The background is
overexposed.

The background is un
derexposed.

The background is
overexposed.

The background is un
derexposed.

Note

The subject is correctly
exposed.

The subject is correctly
exposed. Blinking may
stop if a faster shutter
speed is set.

The subject is correctly
exposed Blinking may
stop if a slower shutter
speed is set.

The subject is correctly
exposed. Blinking may
stop if a smaller aper
ture is set

The subject is correctly
exposed. Blinking may
stop if a larger aperture

is set.

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X-sync Shutter Speed and Aperture Value

Shooting mode

Program AE

Shutter-priority AE

Aperture-priority AE

Manual

If the shutter speed is set to a value faster than 1/90 sec., the
sec.

Automatically set to 1/60 - 1/90 sec

Manually set to any desired shutter

speed of 1/90 sec. or slower*.
Automatically set between 30" and

1/90 sec. according to the set aper

ture value and existing lighting.

Manually set to any desired shutter

speed of 1/90 sec. or slower*.

X-sync shutter speed

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Aperture value

Flash aperture value automatically
set according to existing lighting and
TTL program.

Aperture value automatically set ac
cording to the set shutter speed and
existing lighting.

Manually set to any desired aperture
value.

Manually set to any desired aperture
value.

camera will automatically lower it to 1/90

III. APPLICATIONS

With these functions you can expand your creativity by

taiioring the operation of your camera to match shooting

conditions or your photographic objectives.

The functions described in the Appiications section cannot be set in Green Zone
or any of the P.i.C. modes.

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1. Partial Metering

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The main light metering system used in this
camera is called “evaluative metering.” It
evaluates the entire picture area by divid

ing it into three zones to determine the best
exposure taking into consideration differ
ences in brightness^between the subject
and background and the size of the sub
ject. With a backlit subject, for example,
the camera automatically compensates to
obtain correct exposure for the main
subject.

Partial metering, on the other hand, reads
only 9.5% of the center of the picture area
This is particularly suited for photography
in theaters and other situations when there

is a significant difference in brightness be
tween the main subject and background.
The exposure setting is automatically
locked in partial metering mode, allowing
you to freely recompose the picture after
metering.

1) Compose the picture and focus the
subject.

2) Keeping the shutter button pressed haif­way, place the partiai metering area
mark on the subject you want metered
and press the partiai metering button.
The partial metering mark “ * ” ap
pears in the viewfinder After “ * "

lights up, you may remove your finger

from the partial metering button The ex
posure is locked

3) Continue pressing the shutter button
halfway, recompose the picture if
desired and press the shutter button
completely.

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2. Exposure Compensation

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Use exposure compensation for intention
ally underexposed or overexposed pic
tures. The compensation range is up to

+ 1-2 stops in half-stop increments.

Whiie pressing the exposure compensation
button, turn the eiectronic input diai until
the exposure ievel mark is set to the
desired exposure compensation amount.

• Exposure compensation remains ac

tive until canceled.

• To cancel exposure compensation,
repeat the above procedure to return

the value to 0, or set the command dial
to the green zone or to any of the P.I.C.
modes.

When used in the manual exposure
mode, the metered standard value is
aiso compensated.

3. Mu tiple Exposures

Try this function for creative and drannatic
effects. Up to nine exposures can be made
on the same frame with minimai operation.

1) Press the exposure compensation but
ton and the partiai metering button
together to display "ME” in the LCD
panel.

2) Turn the electronic input dial to set the
desired number of exposures.

3) Press the shutter button to start.

• "ME” blinks in the LCD panel during
multiple exposure operation.

• The film winds to the next frame after
the set number of exposures have been
taken.

• To clear preset exposures, repeat steps

#1 and 2 to set the number of ex

posures to 1.

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Shooting Hint

For best results, we recommend setting
exposure compensation depending on the
number of exposures.

Number of exposures

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Two

Three

Four

Exposure compensation

amount

-1.0

-1.5

-2.0

• This table is a general guideline. The ac
tual exposure compensation amount
varies according to the subject and
desired effect. This kind of photo re
quires experimentation for best results.

4 Bulb (Long Exposure)

Use bulb for exposures longer than 30 se
conds, such as for fireworks or night
scenes. The exposure continues as long

as the shutter button is held down.

Make sure the camera does not move dur
ing exposure by placing it on a tripod or
other steady surface.

1) Set the command dial to "M”

2) Turn the electronic input dial until
‘‘buLb’’ (after 30”) is displayed.

3) Set the aperture value by turning the
electronic input dial while pressing the
exposure compensation button.

4) Press the shutter button completely to
take the picture.

• Bulb can be combined with the multiple
exposure function.

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When using non DX-coded filnn or when
you want to set the effective speed of a film
determined from your own tests, you can

manually set the film speed to any value
from ISO 6-6400 in 1/3-step increments,
The setting is canceled atter the film is re

moved and replaced with another DX­coded film.

1) Set the command dial to ISO. “ISO” and
a film speed appear in the LCD panel.

2) Turn the electronic input dial to set the
desired film speed.

IV. REFERENCE

1. Comparisons Between AF Mode and Film Wind Mode

Film wind mode

Single

Continuous

One-shot Al Servo

AF lock and AE lock in the
evaluative metering mode
take place simultaneously on

AF completion. The shutter

releases only after AF com
pletion.

AF lock and AE lock In the
evaluative metering mode
take place simultaneously on
AF completion, then continu
ous exposure is activated.
(Approx. 1 fps maximum.)

AF follows the subject and
the exposure is determined at
the moment of shutter

release. The shutter

releases only after AF com
pletion.

AF follows the subject and
the exposure is determined at
the moment of shutter

release. AF is adjusted to fol
low the subject during the
series of exposure.

(Approx. 1 fps maximum.)

The shutter releases only
after AF completion.

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2. Film Shooting Capacity

The battery’s shooting capacity varies depending on the number of flash use and on the tem
perature of the environment. Refer to the table below.

Temperature
Normal (20°C) 75 rolls
Low (-20°C)

• Based on a new 2CR5 lithium battery using the EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 lens and 24-exp. film.

• The data are based on Canon’s Standard Test Method.

Without Flash

45 rolls

With 50% Flash

40 rolls
25 rolls

With 100% Flash

15 rolls
10 rolls

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3. Program Lines (Program Characteristics)

This camera is equipped with advanced

“Inteiiigent Program AE” which chooses
the best shutter speed/aperture combina
tions, taking the lens’ focal iength into ac
count (for green zone mode and Program
AE mode).

in green zone mode, the automatically set

shutter speed blinks when it becomes 0 to

0.5 steps slower than “1/focal length of
the lens in use”. This shutter speed

(1/focal length of the lens in use) is gener
ally said to be the limit for hand-held
shooting.

• When using the EF 35-80mm f/4-5.6.

Red ; WIDE

Black : TELE

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Program Shift Characteristics

(EF 50 mm f/1.8 - example with shift at EV 13)

• Indicates the shutter speed/aperture combinations with program shift.

5 6 7 8 9 10 n 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 13 20 f ^o

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V. ACCESSORIES

The accessories described in this section are soid separately.

1. Dedicated Canon Speedlites

If you need a flash with a little higher output
than that of the built-in flash, attach the
extra-compact and simple Speedlite 200E

(guide number: 66-ft/20-m at ISO 100) to
the camera. All you have to do is switch it
on and point and shoot.

In addition to the 200E, the powerful

430EZ zoom flash with the maximum

guide number of 141 •ft/43-m (at ISO

100), and the 300EZ with the maximum
guide number of 98-ft/30-m (at ISO 100)
are available. With the 430EZ in particular,
advanced functions such as flash output
level compensation, stroboscopic flash,
second-curtain sync, bounce flash, and
slow synchronization are possible in addi
tion to large output. An external battery
pack is also available for the 430EZ.

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2. Grip Extension GR-70

The grip extension increases the size of the
grip to provide a more comfortable and se
cure hold for large hands. An adjustable
padded strap is included for easier han
dling. Fastens into the tripod socket with
a lock nut screw.

3. Dioptric Adjustment Lenses

For eyeglass wearers, there are 10 correc
tion lenses available from -F 3 to -4 dpt.
Conduct a test before purchase for the
best match to your prescription and make
viewing more comfortable.

4. Lens Hoods and Filters

Use lens hoods and filters to keep unwant
ed light from entering the lens and provide
special effects. Select the right hood size
to match your lens and select filters ac
cording to your photographic objectives,

• When attaching the hood to the EF
35-80 mm f/4-5.6 Power Zoom, EF 35-80
mm f/4-5.6 or EF 80-200 mm f/4.5-5.6,
first screw the hood adapter into the
lens and attach the hood to the adapter.

• When attaching both the hood and filter
to the EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6, screw the
filter into the hood adapter.

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Vt. CAMERA CARE

Keep your camera in top condition by fol
lowing these suggestions for periodic
cleaning. See the precautions on p. 5 for

other important information.

1. Cleaning the lens surface—

Blow off dust with a blower brush and
gently wipe the lens surface with a piece
of lens cleaning paper moistened with
lens cleaner. Clean in a spiral motion
from the center outwards.

2. Cleaning mirror and focusing

screen—

Use a blower brush reserved for this
purpose only. If more cleaning is neces
sary, NEVER attempt to do it yourself.
Take the camera to an authorized Can
on service facility.

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3. Cleaning the film chamber—

Use a blower brush to remove accumu
lated film dust particles that might
scratch the film. Be careful NOT TO
TOUCH the shutter curtain.

4. Cleaning the film pressure plate and

film guide rails—

Lightly wipe the surface with a piece of
lens cleaning paper moistened with lens
cleaning. Be careful NOT TO TOUCH
the shutter curtain.

• Use of aerosol spray dust removers
is not recommended.

Liquid Crystal Display/Battery
Notes

The LCD panel uses liquid crystal to show
exposure information. After about five
years, the display may become difficult to

read. If this occurs, have it replaced at an
authorized Canon service facility. Replace
ment is at the owner's expense.

Liquid crystal may also respond relatively
slowly in temperatures below 32°F/0'’C. It
may also darken in temperatures around

140°F/60°C. The LCD panel will return
when the temperature returns to normal.

Battery Information

Lithium Battery Check

Always check the battery at the following
times;

1. When loading a new battery

2. After lengthy storage

3. Before an important shooting as
signment

4. In cold weather

5. If the shutter will not release

Battery Use information

1. Wipe the battery terminals with a clean,
dry cloth to ensure proper connection.

2. Remove the battery if you do not expect
to use the camera for more than three
weeks.

3. Battery performance deteriorates slight
ly in temperatures below 32°F/0'’C.
Keep the camera and especially a spare
battery close to your body or in an in
side pocket to keep it warm until use.

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4. The battery may explode or cause burns
if disassembled, recharged, shorted, ex
posed to high temperatures, or disposed
of in fire. Be sure to observe all precau
tions indicated on the battery package.

Always keep it out of the reach of

children.

5. If the battery check symbol blinks or
does not appear in the LCD panel dur

ing battery check, exposure will be okay
as long as the shutter releases. Film ad

vance and rewind will be Impaired by in

sufficient battery power. If wind or
rewind stops due to the exhausted bat

tery, the film cartridge symboi wili blink.

Film transport resumes after a new bat

tery is loaded.

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Blinking “om” Display

There are two conditions when the biink-

ing “ «czi” will appear in the LCD panel.

1. If the battery is neariy exhausted, the
blinking “czi” will appear when the
shutter button is pressed haifway or

when the battery is checked.

2. If the remaining battery power does not
show a replacement condition, but the

camera’s seif-test process detects an
internai malfunction, the biinking “ ”
will appear when the shutter button is
pressed halfway.*

* In this case, remove the battery once.

Wipe the battery terminals and reload
it. Check the battery again. If the blink
ing “ ca ” stili appears, the camera
needs to be examined by an autho
rized Canon service faciiity.

Attaching the Strap

Thread the ends of the neckstrap through
the fixtures as shown.

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VII. SPE CIF ICAT ION S

TYPE AND MAJOR COMPONENTS
Type: 35 mm focal plane shutter SLR

(single-lens reflex) autofocus/auto expo
sure camera, with built-in motor drive
and flash.

Lens Mount: Canon EF mount (electronic

signal transfer system)

Usable Lenses: Canon EF lenses
Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level pentaprism.

Gives 90% vertical and horizontal
coverage of actual picture area and

0.75X magnification with 50 mm lens at
infinity.

Standard Diopter: Adjusted to -1.

Focusing Screen: Fixed, new laser-matte

screen with focus mark and partial
metering mark.

Shutter Vertical-travel, focal plane shut

ter with all speeds electronically con
trolled.

Shutter Speed: 1 /1000 - 30 sec. and bulb.

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Set in 1/2-stop increments. X-sync is

1/90 sec.

AUTOFOCUS
AF Control System: TTL-SIR (Secondary

Image Registration) phase detection
type using BASIS (Base-Stored Image
Sensor). Two modes available; One-shot
and Al Focus that automatically
switches to One-shot or Al Servo ac
cording to subject.
Manual focusing also possible.

AF Working Range: EV 1 -18 at ISO 100.
AF Auxiliary Light: Automatically project

ed when necessary by the specified
Speedlite.

EXPOSURE CONTROL
Light Metering: TTL full-aperture meter

ing using an SPC (Silicon Photocell).

Three metering patterns avaiiabie:

3-zone evaluative metering, partial
metering which covers approx. 9.5% of
the centrai picture area and center­weighted average metering (only when
selecting the manuai exposure mode).

Metering Range: EV 2-20 with 50 mm f/1.4

lens at ISO 100.

Shooting Modes:

1. Green Zone (Intelligent Program AE)

2. Programmed Image Control (Portrait,
Landscape, Close-up, Sports)

3. Intelligent Program AE

4. Shutter-priority AE

5. Aperture-priority AE

6. Metered Manual

7. Depth-of-Field AE

8. Flash AE(A-TTL or TTL program flash
AE with the fiash)

Camera Shake Warning: Operates in

Green Zone and Programmed Image

Control modes. Shutter speed blinks

when automatically-set shutter speed is
0 to 0.5 steps slower than “1/focal
length of the lens in use.”

Multiple Exposures: Up to nine exposures

can be preset. Automatically clears

upon completion.

Exposure Compensation: -t- /- 2 stops in

1/2-stop increments.

FILM TRANSPORT
Film Speed Setting: Automatically set ac

cording to DX code (ISO 25-5000) or set
by user (ISO 6-6400).

Fiim Loading: Automatic prewind system.

After film positioning and back cover

closure, the film automatically winds to
the end of the roll and stops.

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Film Wind: Automatic. One of two modes

is automatically set: Single Frame and

Continuous (1 fps maximum).

Film Rewind: Automatic rewind at end of

roll.

POWER SOURCE
Battery: One six-volt

(2CR5).

OTHER
Self-timer Electronically controlled with a

10-sec. delay.

DIMENSIONS
Size: 5-7/8” (W) X 3-13/16” (H) x

2-11/16” (D)

148 (W) X 99.8 (H) X 68 (D) mm

Weight: 15.8 oz. (450 g) without battery

17.2 oz (490 g) with battery

lithium battery

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