Canon EOS 3 User Manual

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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

The EOS-3 is the world’s first high-performance AF single-lens reflex camera with Eye-Control area AF. The camera’s many features can suit diverse picture-taking requirements from fully automatic operations to highly specialized applications. It also retains the simple electronic dial operation found on other top-tier EOS cameras. Before using the camera, read this Instructions booklet and familiarize

yourself with the camera.

Precautions

Before using the camera for important events such as a weddings, be sure to take test shots to make sure the camera operates

properly. EOS cameras have a lens mount fitted with electrical contacts for

dedicated operation (autofocusing, exposure control, etc.) with Canon EF lenses. Using a non-EF lens with an EOS camera may not result in proper camera or lens operation.

Also, the warranty does not cover any malfunction or damage occurring with the use of non-Canon lenses.

Symbols used in this Instructions booklet:

41 : Warning for preventing camera malfunction.

H : Supplementary notes for basic camera operation.

# : Flelpful tip for operating your camera and taking pictures.

Page numbers in parentheses indicate where you can find more

information.

Also read “Handling Precautions” on page 6 to prevent faulty pictures and camera mishaps.

Retain this Instructions manual for future reference.

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Contents

Before You Start

Quick Start With Program AE

Autofocus (AF)

Handling Precautions Nomenclature

1. Basic Operation

2. Installing the Battery and Checking the Battery Level

3. Mounting and Detaching a Lens..23

Program AE..........................................30

Shifting the Program

1. AF Mode Selection

AF Modes

2. Area AF Ellipse and Focusing Points

3. Focusing Point Selection...............38

• Automatic Selection

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1. Selecting a Metering Mode............54

Metering Modes

Shooting Modes

Flash Photography

2. Metering Modes.............................55

Evaluative Metering (C®])

1. Shutter Speed-Priority AE (Tv):

You Set the Shutter Speed............62

2. Aperture-Priority AE (Av): You Set the Aperture

3. Depth-of-field AE (DEP): You Set the Depth of Field Depth-of-field AE with a Manually-

Selected Focusing Point................68

Depth-of-field AE with Eye-Selected Focusing Points

1. Flash Photography with Speedlite

550EX............................................92

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1. Setting and Canceling Custom

Custom Functions

1. Troubleshooting Guide

2. Exposure Warning List

Reference Section

3. Program Line...............................131

Functions.....................................104

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Conventions Used in this Instructions

Booklet...........................................13

Attaching the Strap

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4. Loading Film..................................24

Setting the Film Speed.................26

Dioptric Adjustment Lenses................32

• Manual Selection

• Eye-Control Selection About Eye-Control AF

Eye-Control Calibration................42

4. Eye-Control One-Shot AF Mode..47

5. Eye-Control Al-Servo AF Mode ...48 Partial Metering (Cq])

Spot Metering (H).........................55

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5. Unloading Film Midroli Rewind (Qn)

6. Focusing an Off-Center Subject ..49

• AF Sensitivity and the Lens’ Maximum Aperture

7. When Autofocus Fails

8. Manual Focusing

Focusing Point-Linked

Spot Metering

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Centerweighted Metering (O)

4. Manual Exposure (M): You Set the Shutter Speed and Aperture

5. Setting Exposure Compensation...75

6. Autoexposure Bracketing

(AEB)............................................77

Canceling AEB

7. AE Lock........................................79

8. Setting the Film Speed Manually...81

9. Multiple Exposures (B).................82

2. Using Other EOS-Dedicated

Speedlites

2. Custom Function Settings

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Multi-Spot Metering......................57

10. buLb Exposures

11. Switching the Film Advance Mode

12. Self-timer Operation.....................87

Attaching the Eyepiece Cover

13. Mirror Lockup...............................89

14. Depth-of-field Preview

15. LCD Panel Illumination

3. Using Non-Canon Flash Units ...101

3. Index of Custom Functions

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4. Shutter Speed and Aperture

Readouts....................................132

5. Interchanging the

Focusing Screen

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6. Major Accessories

Major Specifications

Custom Function Symbols

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Handling Precautions

Camera Care

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

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

( 3 ) Do not leave the camera in places prone to excessive heat such as

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

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

and Storage

physical shock.

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.

in a car on a sunny day. Excessive heat can cause the camera to malfunction.

disassemble the camera.

eyepiece, focusing screen, film compartment, and mirror. Do not use an organic solvent-containing cleaner to clean the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, consult your nearest Canon Service Center.

( 6 ) The shutter curtains are extremely thin. Use only a blower to clean.

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, 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.

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Handling Precautions

(11) 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.

(12) Even when the Main switch is set to <H>, a small amount of power

is still supplied to the camera’s LCD panel. However, this does not affect the number of film roils which can be taken with the battery.

In time, the camera’s LCD (liquid-crystal display) panel indications may

become light and difficult to read. If this happens, have it replaced (at cost) by a Canon Service Center. At low temperatures, the display response of the LCD panel may become slower. And at 60°C or higher temperatures, the display may blacken. In either case, the display will return to normal at room temperature.

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If the battery power falls to a very low level or a camera misoperation or

malfunction occurs, “b e” will blink on the LCD panel. In such a case,

follow the procedure below:

(1 ) Press the battery check button to check the battery power. If the

battery power is low, replace the battery. ( 2 ) If the battery power is normal, remove the battery and reload it. ( 3 ) Release the shutter once.

If the “b e” then turns off, the camera is back to normal. However, if this

procedure is repeated and “be ” still continues to blink, the camera has a

malfunction. Take it to your nearest Canon Service Center.

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Handling Precautions

The camera operates only after the battery is properly installed (see page

21). Check the battery power in the following cases; (1) After replacing the battery. (2) After not using the camera for an extended period.

(3) The shutter does not work. (4) The camera is being used in a low-temperature environment. (5) Before using the camera for an important event.

• Before installing the battery, wipe the battery contacts to remove any fingerprints and smudges. This is to prevent faulty connections and corrosion.

• Never disassemble or recharge the battery. Also, never store a battery in high-temperature places or short circuit the battery contacts or toss a battery into a fire.

• Although lithium batteries work well even in low temperatures, battery performance may suffer slightly in freezing temperatures. In such a

case, keep a spare battery warm in a pocket, etc., and use and warm the batteries alternately.

Even when be is not displayed or when it blinks on the LCD panel, a

correctly-exposed picture can still be taken as long as the shutter can be released. However, when the battery power runs out, there may not be enough power to advance and rewind the film automatically, “fee” will then blink on the LCD panel. After the battery is replaced with a new one, film advance will resume automatically or film rewind will continue when the midroll film <Q±i> is pressed.

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Nomenclature

• Reference page numbers are indicated in parentheses.

• In the text, camera controls are indicated by their respective icons.

Lens mount Lens mount index (page 23) Focusing screen Lens lock pin Lens release button

(page 23)

Strap eyelet (page 14)

Camera back lock release button (page 24)

Camera back lever (page 24)

Remote control socket cover

Quick-lock remote control socket

PC terminal (page 101) Motor drive coupling pin

Positioning pin hole

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Nomenclature

<[U> Metering mode button / < ® >Exposure compensation button (page 54, 97)

< MODE > Shooting mode selector (page 30)

< AF > AF mode button (page 34)

< DRIVE > Film advance mode buttons (page 85)

< ISO > Film speed button (page 81)

< ^ > AFB buttons (page 77)

Eyepiece Eyecup

Film window

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Flot shoe X-sync contact

< D > Eye-Control switch (page 40) < -5;- > LCD panel illumination button

(page 90)

LCD panel (page 11)

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< FEL > FE lock button / Multi spot metering button (pages 57, 95)

<j^> Exposure compensation button / Aperture button (pages 73, 76)

Main Dial

(page 17)

<E11> Focusing point selector (page 38)

<©> Main switch (page 16) < Q±i> Midroll rewind button (page 28)

<® > Quick Control Dial ON/OFF switch (page 19)

Side Door Buttons

<CF> Custom Function set button (page 104)

< €Z* > Battery check button (page 22)

Side door

< * > AE lock button (page 79)

< O > Quick Control Dial (page 19)

< ® > Multiple exposure button (page 82)

< CLEAR > Clear button (page 20)

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Nomenclature

On the LCD panel, the display boxes are colored to match the color of

the camera controls.

Shooting mode

: Program AE : Manual exposure

; Shutter speed-priority

; Depth-of-field AE

DEP

; Aperture-priority AE

Aperture (UU

idEP) I. г

AEB amount

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Focusing point selection mode

{RF

Custom Function setting

{D/l/P/B

Calibration channel No.

Metering mode

® Evaluative [13 Partial C’ll Spot nil Centerweighted

averaging

Film-loaded indicator Film rewind completed

indicator -------------------

Shutter speed (Buuu ~ 3D“) bulb display (buLb) Depth-of-field AE point (ВЕР) Focusing point selection mode

{E::J, 5EL, ЕЧЕ, -a-)

ISO film speed (S ~ EHDD) Custom Function No. {F-u'~tl)

Calibration display (/7Я1. End) Battery check (be )

FE lock display {FED

ISO icon AF mode

One-Shot AF Al Servo AF

AEB icon Film advance mode

Single-frame shooting (□) Continuous shooting ("i!!) Low-speed continuous shooting (Sl ) Fligh-speed continuous

shooting ()

Self-timer setting (10 sec. , 2 sec. <i)2)

Exposure compensation scale

Flash exposure compensation icon

Remaining frame counter icon -------Frame counter {I ~ 3B)

Bulb exposure time {I ~ 3D)

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Multiple exposure setting (I ~ 3 ) . Remaining multiple exposures ( 3

Self-timer indicator (ID~ 1)

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Film advance and rewind indicator Film advance failure warning Film advance completed indicator Battery check icon Exposure compensation indicator

Bulb elapsed time (30-sec. units) AEB amount indicator Flash exposure compensation amount Custom Function setting

Multiple exposure icon

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Nomenclature

Viewfinder Information

Area AF ellipse

Center spot metering circle

New Lasermatte screen

Eye-Control AF icon AE lock indicator Flash-ready indicator FE lock warning indicator High-speed sync (FP flash) indicator

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DDDDDDD

Spot metering focusing points (Lights at the required point)

Exposure compensation scale

• Film Counter

In-focus indicator

Lights when focus is achieved, blinks (8 Hz) when not achieved. During manual focus, lights when focus is achieved and stays off when not achieved.

Exposure compensation icon

Exposure compensation

scale

Standard exposure index

Flash exposure compensation icon

Aperture display (Du I)

RF , - I, -E, -3 display

Exposure level scale

I I : 1 stop □ ; 1 /3 stop

Overexposure indicator Flash overexposure

indicator

Shutter speed display (BDUD ~ 30'') FE lock display) FEL)

buLb display dEP display

Exposure level indicator

ERL, End display

E::J. 5EL, E3E. -Q-, display

Flash exposure level indicator

Flash underexposure indicator Underexposure indicator

Frame counter (count up or down)

{I ~3S)

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Conventions Used in this instructions Bookiet

All the operations described in this booklet assume that the <©> switch is already set to < A>. Before proceeding with any operation, first turn the <^> switch to <A> or <■»))>.

For <0> dial operations, make sure

the <iS> switch is set to .

This symbol is used to indicate that there is a related Custom Function.

For details, see “Custom Functions”

on page 111

In the text, the icon indicates the Main Dial, <0>

indicates the Quick Control Dial, <^> indicates the main switch,

and <(3 > indicates the Quick Control Dial switch.

The camera control icons and markings used in the text correspond to the actual icons and markings found on the camera. The correct name of the button or setting indicated by the icon or marking can be found in “Nomenclature” on page 9.

Reference page numbers are also stated in parentheses. In these Instructions, a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens is used

for explaining the procedures. The procedures are based on the pretense that the Custom

Functions are set to the default settings.

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The ((2)6) icon indicates that the respective function or setting remains effective for 6 seconds after you take off your finger from the shutter button.

The {(2)16) icon indicates that the respective function or setting remains effective for 16 seconds after you take off your finger from the shutter button.

Attaching the Strap

Pass the end of the strap through the camera’s strap

eyelet and the strap’s clasp on the under side. Pull the strap to make sure it does not slip out of the clasp.

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Before You Start

This chapter explains a few preliminary steps and basic operations which you should know before you start taking pictures. If you are a new EOS

user, read this chapter first. If you are familiar with the basic operations of EOS cameras and want to

start using the camera right away, see “Quick Start with Program AE” on page 29.

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1. Basic Operation

Main Switch

The camera operates only after the <^> switch is turned on. This main switch has three settings:

<H>: Lock position. The camera does

not operate. Set to this position

when not using the camera.

<A>: To turn on the camera, set to

this position. The “A” stands for “Advance.”

When the camera is not to be used, set the Command Dial to <DI>. This will prevent accidental battery drainage if the shutter button is held down inadvertently.

Shutter Button

<■»))>: This is the same as <A>

except that it also enables the beeper to sound in the following cases:

• Focus is achieved in One-Shot AF mode.

• Focus is achieved with manual focus.

• During Eye-Control calibration. (Short beeps for successful registration and intermittent beeping

for failed registration.)

You can press the shutter button halfway or all the way.

Hold the camera steadily and press the shutter button slowly without any

jerking movement. The difference between halfway and complete

pressing of the shutter button is explained below. Beginners should practice pressing the shutter button halfway and completely before loading any film.

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Basic Operation

(1) Halfway pressing When the shutter button is pressed

halfway, autofocusing (AF) is activated

to focus the subject. Autoexposure

(AE) metering is also turned on to set the correct shutter speed and aperture which is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel for (5)6).

(2) Complete pressing

This releases the shutter and takes the picture. After the frame is exposed, the camera advances the film automatically.

Using the Electronic Dials

There are three ways to use the dial;

1. Press and hold down a button and turn the dial while looking at the LCD panel. When the button is released, you can take a picture.

® Hold down a button...

then turn the <^S.>.

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Basic Operation

2. After pressing a button, turn the dial.

When a button is pressed, its function turns on for 6 or 16 seconds. You then look at the LCD panel and turn the dial during this time. After the function turns off or when the shutter button is pressed

halfway again, the camera will be ready to take a picture. Buttons which turn on for 6 or 16 seconds are indicated in these Instructions with the following icons:

(5)6): The button’s function remains active for 6 seconds after the button is released.

(516): The button’s function remains active for 16 seconds after the button is released.

® After a button

is pressed...

Turn the

3. Just turn the dial.

While looking at the LCD panel, you can set the shutter speed, aperture, or another setting.

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Basic Operation

There are two ways to use the <0>^

1. While holding down a button, turn the <0> dial.

2. After pressing and releasing a button, turn the <0> dial.

3. Just turn the <0> dial. Look at the LCD panel to confirm the setting.

To restore the button’s function or to ready the camera for picture

taking, turn the <£S^> dial.

The <0> is used to set the following;

1. Real-time exposure compensation

2. Aperture

3. Flash exposure compensation

4. Selection of a focusing point above or below

The <0> dial functions only when the < (3 > switch is set to .

O : Set to this position to disable the

<o > .

I : Set to this position to enable the

<o>.

Reverting to the Default Settings

With the EOS-3, you can set the shooting mode, metering mode, and other settings as you wish. You can also use Custom Functions (see page 103) to customize camera controls and functions according to your preferences. These preferences can be reset to the default settings with the following procedure.

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Basic Operation

To reset the camera to the default settings:

4 Open the side door and press the

■ <CLEAR> button. This resets the camera to the default settings shown in the table below.

Shooting mode AF mode Metering mode Film advance mode Focusing point selection Multiple exposures Exposure compensation Flash exposure

compensation

AE lock

FE lock AEB Custom Functions

P One-Shot AF Evaluative Single Automatic Canceled 0 0

Canceled Canceled Canceled Settings retained

• When the camera is reset, the shooting mode will be set automatically to Program AE

(page 29).

To reset all Custom Functions (except CF-0 described on page 105) to the default settings, follow the step below:

^ Open the side door, press the

dr ^. <QF> button, then press the

< CLEAR> button.

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2. Installing the Battery and Checking the Battery Level

The battery is housed in the camera grip. Remove the grip to install one 2CR5 lithium battery.

Installing the Battery

Loosen the grip screw by turning it

counterclockwise as shown in the

figure.

2 Slide the grip downward to remove.

^ Insert the battery so that its ^ contacts touch the grip’s contacts

OO oh/^\A/n in

at the bottom.

M After inserting the battery, turn the

^ battery as shown by the arrow in

the figure.

• To take out the battery, slide the battery release lever.

Reattach the grip to the camera,

^ then turn the grip screw to tighten

securely.

Lithium batteries may not be available in certain areas. Carry a spare battery when

going on a trip or when you will use many rolls of film.

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Installing the Battery and Checking the Battery Level

Checking the Battery Level

"I Set the <fe)> switch to < A>.

2 Open the side cover and press the ^ <4

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^ The battery level indicator will ^ appear on the LCD panel. The

different indicators indicate the following:

m > button.

0 ; Battery level OK.

Keep spare battery handy.

(Blinking display) Battery will soon be exhausted.

0 ; (No display); Replace with new battery.

be (blinking): See page 7.

If the <©> switch is set to < A> and nothing is displayed on the LCD panel, the battery is probably installed incorrectly. Install the battery correctly and check the battery level. Even if the conditions described in 3 and 4 apply, a proper exposure will be

obtained as long as the shutter releases to take a picture.

2CR5 Lithium Battery Life

Temperature

-h20 °C

-20 °C 18(12)

Rolls

75 (50)

The table shows the number of 24-exposure rolls based on Canon’s tests with a new battery and an EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens. Figures in parentheses are the number of 36-exposure rolls.

(No. of

Rolls)

Pressing the shutter button halfway and activating the autofocus will still consume battery power even if no pictures are taken. Since field conditions may differ, the actual number of rolls may be less than the

figures in the table.

Pressing the shutter button halfway for prolonged periods or frequent playing with

the autofocus without taking any pictures will lower the number of rolls that can be taken.

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3. Mounting and Detaching a Lens

Mounting a Lens

1 Remove the rear lens cap and the

“ camera body cap by turning them

as shown by the arrow.

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

switch to AF.

• If the focus mode switch is set to MF) or M on older lenses, autofocus will not operate.

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To avoid getting the lens surface and

electrical contacts scratched, attach the rear lens cap to the detached lens or always put down the lens with the rear end up.

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^ Remove the front lens cap.

Detaching the Lens

While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow

until it stops. Then remove the lens.

AF stands for autofocus.

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4. Loading Film

Set the <^> switch to < A>.

Use your thumb to press the camera back lock release button and slide the camera back lever

down as shown by the arrow to open the camera back.

• If this is difficult to do with one finger, use one finger to press the lock release button and another finger to slide down the lever.

Insert the film cartridge at an angle

as shown in the figure.

Hold down the film cartridge and

pull the edge of the film leader to the orange mark on the camera.

The shutter curtain is manufactured with very high precision. Never touch the

shutter curtain. When loading or unloading film, be careful not to touch the shutter curtain with your fingers or the film. The camera back will have a protective plastic sheet on the inside. Be sure to remove this before loading film for the first time.

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Wrong

Loading Film

After checking that the film leader edge is correctly aligned with the orange mark, close the camera back.

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• If the edge of the film leader goes beyond the orange mark, rewind some of the film

back into the cartridge.

When you close the camera back, the film will advance to frame 1 automatically. The film-loaded indicator on the LCD panel will

appear. “ ! ” will also be displayed

on the frame counter on the LCD panel and below the exposure compensation scale in the viewfinder.

• If the film is not loaded properly, the film advance/rewind indicator will blink and the shutter will not work. Reload the film properly.

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Loading Film

Custom Function CF-8 can set the frame counter to count down the remaining number of exposures. If this function is set, ♦ will be displayed on the upper left of

the frame counter on the LCD panel. See page 112.

When using the camera in high temperatures, do not remove the film packaging until

you are ready to load the film.

With DX-coded film, the camera sets the film speed automatically within a range from ISO 25 to 5000.

To check the loaded film’s ISO film speed, press the <AF> button and <[®]> button simultaneously. The

ISO icon and film speed will be

displayed on the LCD panel.

If the film is not DX-coded, the LCD

panel will display the following:

(1) The ISO icon and previous film speed will

be blinking. Set the film speed by following “Setting the Film Speed Manually” on page 81.

(2) If Custom Function CF-8 has been set to

count down the remaining frames on the frame counter, ♦ will be displayed and

“3B”

frame counter counts down each time a picture is taken (the number keeps blinking).

will blink on the frame counter. The

To set a film speed different from the film’s ISO speed, see “Setting the Film Speed Manually” on page 81.

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Custom Function CF-3 can prevent the ISO film speed from being set automatically. See page 108.

Since an infrared sensor is used to detect

the film’s transport, it will fog (expose) infrared film below the picture area.

Basic Terminology 1

Loading Film

• 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. The more sensitive the film is, the less light is required to obtain a standard exposure. Therefore, a high-speed film is suited for low-light situations. The

ISO film speed is standardized by the International Standards Organization (ISO). The EOS-3 can display a film speed from 6 to 6400.

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5. Unloading Film

After the film’s last frame is exposed, the camera rewinds the film automatically.

When the film starts to rewind, the

film advance and rewind indicator

(exposure compensation scale) on the LCD panel will “flow” from right to left to indicate that the film is rewinding. The frame counter also counts in reverse.

The film rewind ends automatically. Check that the <(§L> icon on the LCD panel is blinking, then remove

the film cartridge.

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Midroll Rewind (Qs)

To rewind the film in midroll, press the

<Q ^ > button. The film will start

rewinding immediately.

During film rewind, pressing the <Qn> button switches between high-speed and

low-speed (quiet) rewind.

Custom Function CF-1 can alter the rewind speed and method. See page 106. Normally, the entire film leader is rewound inside the film cartridge. Custom

Function CF-2 can leave out the film leader after film rewind. See page 108.

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Quick Start With Program AE

For quick and easy picture-taking, use the Program AE mode. This mode

sets both the shutter speed and aperture automatically to suit the subject’s brightness. Anyone can easily take pictures in this mode. By using the focusing points in the wide area AF ellipse in the viewfinder, it is

easy to compose and capture a variety of subjects.

The Program AE mode is set automatically as the camera’s initial shooting mode.

"W" See page 19.

AE is an abbreviation for Auto Exposure.

First set the <^> switch to <A>. If

necessary, also set the < (3 > switch to

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Quick Start With Program AE

While pressing the <MODE> button, turn the dial to .

After appears on the LCD panel, release the <MODE>

Focusing point

In-focus indicator

—Area AF ellipse

button.

Look through the viewfinder and cover the area AF ellipse over the subject. Then press the shutter button halfway.

• The focusing point which achieves focus flashes in red briefly. At the same time, the in-focus indicator in the viewfinder lights in green #.

• if the in-focus indicator in the viewfinder blinks, the shutter will lock and a picture cannot be taken. See “Manual Focusing” on page 52.

• The shutter speed and aperture will be displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder.

• Do not touch the part of the lens which moves while it autofocuses.

Make sure the shutter speed and

Shutter speed

Aperture

aperture are not blinking, then

press the shutter button completely

to take the picture.

The focusing point which achieves focus flashes in red briefly. If the focusing point

has been selected manually (see page 38), it lights dimly while it is active for ((S6).

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[Exposure Warnings]

Quick Start With Program AE

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If the shutter speed or aperture blinks, it means a standard exposure cannot be obtained. Although the picture can be taken, it may come out too light or too dark. For details, see “Exposure Warning List” on page 130.

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Shifting the Program

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 value. This is called shifting the program. To shift the program, press the shutter button halfway and turn the

dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture is displayed.

The program shift setting is canceled after the picture is taken.

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To obtain sharp pictures, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake.

• Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand.

• Hold the lens with your left hand.

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

• To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other instead of lining up both feet.

Dioptric Adjustment Lenses

By attaching a dioptric adjustment lens on the viewfinder eyepiece, near er far-sighted users can look through the viewfinder without eyeglasses.

The camera viewfinder is set to -1 diopter, and ten dioptric adjustment

lenses are available. When selecting a dioptric adjustment lens, first attach it to your camera and check that it is the proper one before

purchasing. See page 138.

• The EOS-3 is compatible with Ed-series dioptric adjustment lenses.

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Autofocus (AF)

The area AF ellipse has 45 focusing points. By selecting the optimum focusing point, autofocusing can be executed while you maintain the desired subject framing. You can also set the AF mode to suit the subject or intended effect.

All 45 focusing points are not displayed at one time.

First set the <^> switch to <A>. If

necessary, also set the <(3> switch to

< 1 >.

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1. AF Mode Selection

AF Mode Selection

“I Set the lens focus mode switch to

■ AF.

While pressing the camera’s <AF> mode button, turn the dial until the desired <AF> mode is displayed on the LCD panel.

Release the <AF> mode button.

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AF Mode Selection

AF Modes

Different AF modes have different AF operation characteristics. The camera has two AF modes: One-Shot AF for still subjects, and Al Servo AF for moving subjects. (Al is an abbreviation for Artificial Intelligence.) Select the AF mode which suits the subject.

One-Shot AF

for

Still

Subjects

Pressing the shutter button halfway

activates AF operation and achieves focus.

• The focusing point which achieves focus flashes briefly and the in-focus indicator (•) in the viewfinder lights at the same time.

• When the <fe> switch is set to <•'))>, the beeper also sounds when focus is achieved.

• With evaluative metering, the exposure setting

(shutter speed and aperture) will be set when focus is achieved. The exposure setting and focus will be locked as long as the shutter button is pressed halfway. You can then recompose the shot while retaining the exposure setting and point of focus. See page

49.

In-focus indicator

— Focusing point

If focus cannot be achieved, the in-focus indicator in the viewfinder will blink. If this occurs, a picture cannot be taken even if the shutter button is pressed completely. Reframe the shot and focus again. Also see “Manual Focusing” on page 52.

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AF Mode Selection

In the Al Servo AF mode, the viewfinder’s in-focus indicator does not light and the

beeper does not sound even when focus is achieved.

If the viewfinder’s in-focus indicator blinks, focus cannot be achieved.

The focus cannot be locked (except when Custom Function CF-4 is set to 2.)

A! Servo AF for Moving

Subjects

While you press the shutter button halfway, the camera focuses

continuously. This AF mode suits

moving subjects. With predictive AF,

the camera can also focus track a

subject which steadily approaches or retreats from the camera. The exposure setting are set immediately before the picture is taken.

* About Predictive AF

If the subject approaches or retreats from the camera at a constant rate,

the camera tracks the subject and predicts the focusing distance

immediately before the picture is taken. This is for obtaining correct focus

at the moment of exposure. When focusing point selection is automatic, the camera first uses the center focusing point to focus. If the subject later moves away from the center focusing point, focus tracking continues as long as the subject is covered by another focusing point in the area AF ellipse. The active

focusing point does not light.

With Custom Function CF-4, you can lock the focus momentarily by pressing the <*> button even while the Al Servo AF is active. See page 108.

Custom Function CF-11 enables you turn the <0> dial to change the focusing

point to track the subject in the Al Servo AF mode. See page 116.

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2. Area AF Ellipse and Focusing Points

The area AF ellipse is an area where the subject is focused. The area AF

ellipse has 45 focusing points, making AF possible over a wide area in the viewfinder. You can concentrate on composing the picture without worrying about whether a focusing point is covering the subject. As long as the subject is within the area AF ellipse, the camera will focus the subject automatically.

Focusing points in the area AF ellipse (The focusing points do not light up all at once.)

Focusing point

Area AF ellipse