Canon EOS 3000 N User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

The EOS 3000N / 3000N QD / 6 6 / 6 6 QD is a very compact autofocus, single-lens reflex camera. It can be used for a wide variety of subjects and situations with fully automatic and user-controlled shooting modes.

Read this Instructions booklet and familiarize yourself with your new camera before taking pictures.

Symbols

The Caution symbol alerts you to actions to prevent shooting ^ problems.

The Note symbol gives supplemental information for basic camera operation.

w.The Light bulb symbol offers helpful tips for operating your camera or taking pictures.

Also read “Handling Cautions” on page 6 to prevent camera malfunction and damage.

Keep this instruction booklet handy for easy reference.

Before Using Your Camera

•Before shooting an important event, be sure to take test shots to make sure the camera operates properly.

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

Note that the warranty does not cover any camera malfunction or damage occurring with the use of non-Canon products.

Conventions Used in this instruction Booklet

The < > icon indicates the Main Dial.

All operation procedures described in this booklet assume that the Command Dial is set to a mode except <®S>. Before proceeding with any operation, be sure that the Command Dial is set to a shooting mode.

Page numbers in parentheses (->page H) indicate where you can find more relevant information.

The camera control icons and markings used in this booklet correspond to the actual icons and markings found on the camera. See “Nomenclature” on page 10.

The (5)4), (5)6), and (5)16) icons indicate that the respective function remains in effect for 4, 6, and 16 sec. respectively after the button is released.

Contents
Conventions Used in this Instruction Booklet	.........................3
Handling Cautions.......................................................................	6
Quick Start Guide........................................................................	8
Nomenclature............................................................................	10

Installing the Batteries and Checkingthe Battery Level	............16
Mounting and Detaching a Lens...............................................	18
How the Shutter Button Works.................................................	19
@ Loading and Unloading Film................................................	20
Qn Midroll Rewind..............................................................	21
Holding the Camera..................................................................	22
2 Fully Automatic Shooting.............. ....................................	23
D Full Auto Mode.....................................................................	24
Built-in Flash........................................................................	26
AF-Assist Beam...................................................................	26
Single-frame and Continuous Shooting..............................	26
<§> Using Red-eye Reduction............................................	27
^ Portrait Mode.........................................................................	28
^ Landscape Mode...................................................................	29
Close-up Mode....................................................................	30
^ Sports Mode........................................................................	31
g Night Scene Portrait Mode....................................................	32
(C) Using the Self-timer............................................................	33
Using the Eyepiece Cover..................................................	34
Imprinting the Date or Time (QD Model only)...........................	35

EE! Selecting an AF Frame......................................................	38
Focusing Off-Center Subjects...................................................	39
When Autofocus Fails...............................................................	40
Metering Modes........................................................................	41
P Program AE...........................................................................	42

Contents

Tv Shutter-Priority AE .............................................................	44
Av Aperture-Priority AE............................................................	46
IVi Manual Exposure................................................................	48
A-DEP Automatic Depth-of-FieldAE........................................	50
AE Lock................................................................................	51
Exposure Compensation..........................................................	52
^ Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB).......................................	53
Bulb Exposures.........................................................................	55
® Multiple Exposures...............................................................	56
Silencing the Beeper...........................................................	57
ISO Setting the ISO Film Speed..............................................	58
Using the Remote Switch-........................................................	58
4 Flash Photography................................... ........................59
Using the Built-in Flash.............................................................	60
Flash Photography with a Speedlite EX-Series........................	62
High-Speed Sync (FP Flash).........................................	64
* FE Lock............................................................................	65

Basic Photography Terms........................................................	67
Exposure Warning List..............................................................	69
Feature Availability Table.........................................................	70
Troubleshooting Guide..............................................................	72
Major Accessories.....................................................................	73
Major Specifications..................................................................	75
index.........................................................................................	78

Handling Cautions

Camera Care and Storage

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

(2)This camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If the camera gets really wet, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe with a well-wrung damp cloth.

(3)Do not leave the camera in places prone to excessive heat such as in a car on a sunny day. Excessive heat can cause the camera to malfunction.

(4)The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to disassemble the camera.

(5)Use only a blower brush to blow away dust on the lens, eyepiece, mirror, focusing screen, and film compartment. Do not clean the camera body or lens with a cleaner containing an organic solvent. For stubborn dirt, consult your nearest Canon Service Center.

(6)The shutter curtains are extremely thin. Use only a blower to clean them. Be careful not to blow air too forcefully on the shutter curtains. The shutter curtains can be easily deformed or damaged. Also, when loading and unloading film, be careful not to touch the shutter curtains.

(7)Do not touch the electrical contacts with your fingers. Otherwise corrosion may develop on the contacts, resulting in improper camera operation.

(8)If the camera is not to be used for an extended period, remove the battery. Store the camera in a well-ventilated, cool, dry place. During the storage period, press the shutter button to release the shutter a few times once in a while.

(9)Avoid storing the camera in a laboratory, cabinet, etc., where corrosive chemicals are present.

(10)If the camera has not been used for an extended period or if the camera is to be used for an important event, check the operation of all the camera controls or take it to your nearest Canon Service Center for inspection.

(11)Even when the Main Switch is set to < d© >, a small amount of power is still supplied to the camera’s LCD panel. However, this does not affect the number of film rolls which can be taken with the battery.

Handling Cautions

LCD Displays

In time, the camera’s LCD panel display and the LCD display in the viewfinder may fade and become difficult to read. If this happens, have it replaced (at cost) by a Canon Service Center.

At low temperatures, the LCD display response may become slower. And at 60°C or higher temperatures, the display may blacken. In either case, the display will return to normal at room temperature.

Lithium Batteries

(1)The camera operates on two CR123A (or DL123A) lithium batteries. Check the battery level in the following cases (-epage 16):

® After replacing the batteries.

" After not using the camera for an extended period.

®The shutter stops working.

®The camera is being used in a low-temperature environment.

®You will be shooting an important event.

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

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

(4)Although the batteries work well even at low temperatures, battery performance may decline slightly at freezing temperatures. In such a case, keep spare batteries warm in a pocket, etc., and use and warm the batteries alternately.

How Low Battery Levels Affect Camera Operation

On the LCD panel, if the < czii > icon blinks or it is not displayed, a proper exposure can still be obtained as long as the shutter releases. However, when the battery level is low, film advance and auto rewind might stop midway or not work at ail and <cu> may blink on the LCD panel. After the batteries are replaced with new ones, film advance will be possible and film rewind will resume when you press the <Q±i> button for at least 1 sec.

Contacts

Lens Electrical Contacts

After detaching the lens from the camera, put on the lens caps or put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.

Quick Start Guide

install the batteries.

Inserí two CR123A (or DL123A) lithium batteries as shown by the battery orientation diagram on the battery compartment cover, (-^page 16)

Load the film.

Align the edge of the film leader with the orange mark on the camera and close the camera back until it snaps shut, (-»page 20)

•The film will then advance to the first frame automatically.

Attach a lens.

Align the red dots on the lens and camera and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it snaps in place, (-^page 18)

Focus the subject.

Aim the AF frame on the subject and press the shutter button halfway to autofocus, (-^page 19)

•If the <^> icon blinks, pop up the built-in flash, (-^page 60)

On the lens, set the locus mode switch to <AF>.

(—^paQe 18)

Take the picture.

Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. (->page 19)

Quick Start Guide

Turn the Command Dial to <a> (Full Auto).

(^page 24)

Unload the film.

At the end of the roll, the film rewinds automatically. Open the camera back to remove the film cartridge, (-^page 21)

Nomenclature

®The reference page is indicated in parentheses.

®The camera controls are indicated as icons in brackets < >.

</Q~ > Self-timer /

Midroll rewind button (^page 33/21)

<FUNC. > Function button

(^page 27, 53, 56, 57)

<EID > AF frame selector - (-^page 38)

AF-assist beam (^page 26)

Red-eye reduction lamp / Self-timer lamp

(-»page 27, 33)

LCD panel (-»page 12)

Main Dial n (-»page 3)

Shutter button

(-^page 19)

Grip /

Battery compartment

(^page 16)

Built-in flash (retracted) (-»page 60)

X-sync contact

Built-in flash pop-up knob

(^page 23)

Flot shoe (-»page 62, 73)

Film plane mark

Command Dial

(^page 14)

Strap eyelet

(-»page 15)

Camera back lever (-»page 20)

- Lens release button (^page 18)

Focus mode switch (-^page 18)

------------------------— Z o o m ring

Manual focusing ring (-»page 40)

1 0

Eyecup (-»page 34)

Viewfinder eyepiece

*Date display panel

(-»page 35)

Film window—-i

<ivsuuc> button (-»page 35)

*<SELECT> button (-»page 36)

*<SET> button (-»page 36)

* QD Model only

Nomenciature

Camera back

<*> AE lock

(Partial metering) /

FE lock button

(-»page 51 / 65)

<+/-> Exposure compensation /

Aperture button

(-»page 52 / 48)

-Remote control terminal (-»page 58)

Battery compartment cover

Guide hole

Battery compartment lever

(-»page 16)

Tripod sooket

Nomenclature

LCD Panel

Shutter speed ( ^ O S O - 30", buLb

FE lock (PEL )

ISO film speed (5 - 5'-iOG)

<ISO> ISO mark

Battery level--------

Jmal li a1 ..................... d fl).............d I

<0> Self-timer

<IM3> Manual focus

Aperture (00 - 30)

Red-eye reduction setting (G, l)

Beeper setting (G, /)

AEB amount (G.G - 0 . 0)

> Function setting arrow

■ I

oooo OO oooo u.u

so C)

C'■'ll

(gj-2.1.(5.1.2+

AF frame mark-

i a] [i ] C i ] [ i]

<^> Red-eye reduction

5))> Beeper

> Multiple

exposures

Auto exposure bracketing

Frame counter (i - 30)

Multiple-exposure setting

( J - S )

	Self-timer operation (lO - I)
<@> Film cartridge mark-	liiiiiiir Exposure level
	(±2 stops in 1/2-stop increments)
	Exposure compensation amount
	AEB amount
	Red-eye reduction lamp-on
	BBIBI	indicator
	BBS	indicator

«The <►> arrow is displayed next to the function being set.

Nomenclature

Viewfinder information

Partial metering circle

New Lasermatte focusing screen

AF frame

<-)f > AE lock/FE lock

<% > Flash-ready

Flash-required warning

FE lock underexposure warning

<H > Fiigh-speed sync indicator — (FP flash)

Shutter speed (FGGO - GO", h u l h ) FE lock (PEL )

Aperture (GG - J L

> In-focus indicator

liiiiiiir Exposure level

(±2 stops in 1/2-stop increments) Exposure compensation amount AEB amount

	Red-eye reduction iamp-on
iiisg	indicator
III
i

■ AF frame mark

[B S i] [i J [ i ] C B]

On pages 12 and 13, all the display items are shown for explanatory purposes. During actual operation, only some of the items are displayed.

Nomenclature

Command Dial

The dial is divided into four zones.

camera takes care of everything.

D : Full Auto (->page 24)

Basically, all you do is point and press the shutter button.

Programmed Image Control Zone

Fully automatic modes for a particular subject.

Portrait (->page 28)

Landscape (->page 29)

Close-up (-^page 30)

Sports (^page 31)

s Night Scene Portrait (->page 32)

enable you to take control of the camera to obtain the desired result.

P : Program AE (->page 42)

Tv ; Shutter-priority AE (-^page 44)

Av : Aperture-priority AE (^page 46)

M : Manual exposure (^page 48)

A-DEP : Automatic Depth-of-field AE

(->page 50)

(3)Function Set Zone

ISO ; Manual ISO speed setting

(->page 58)

Q±1 : Midroll film rewind (->page 21)

@(m : Off

This chapter explains the things you need to know and do before you use your camera for the first time.

Before You Start

Attaching the Strap

Pass the end of the strap through the camera’s strap eyelet from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap’s clasps as shown in the illustration. Pull the strap to make sure it does not slip out of the clasp.

® The eyepiece cover is also attached to the strap, (^page 34)

Installing the Batteries and Checking the Battery Level

installing the Batteries

The camera uses two lithium CR123A (or DL123A) batteries.

j Open the battery compartment Icover.

* Slide cover release lever as shown by the arrow and open the battery compartment cover.

Insert the batteries.

® Make sure the battery contacts (+ and -) are oriented as shown on the battery compartment cover.

» Do not mix old and new batteries.

Close the battery compartment cover.

® Press the cover until it snaps shut.

^For places where CR123A batteries may not be easily available, take spare batteries with you. Also carry spare batteries for extended shooting sessions.

installing the Batteries and Checking the Battery Level

Checking the Battery Level

Check the battery level after replacing the batteries and before using the camera.

Turn the Command Dial to a shooting mode.

*The camera will then turn on and the LCD panel will display one of the following battery level icons:

iZ5

Battery level OK.

The battery level is low. Keep spare batteries handy.

■a	The batteries will soon be
	completely exhausted.
■iZJ-	Replace the batteries.
	(->page 7)

Battery Life			(With 24-ex. rolls)
Temperature	0% Flash Use	50% Flash Use	100% Flash Use

At 20“C	85 rolls	35 rolls	17 rolls

At-10”C	60 rolls	25 rolls	12 roils

The Battery Life table above is based on Canon’s testing conditions using an EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens and new batteries.

^ o If nothing is displayed on the LCD panel, the batteries may have been installed incorrectly. Take out the batteries and install correctly, (-^page 16)

' Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period or operating only the autofocus without taking a picture will still consume battery power. It will reduce the number of rolls that can be taken with the batteries.

iJ When not using the camera, set the Command Dial to < dSi

Mounting and Detaching a Lens

IVlounîing a Lens

Remove the caps.

® Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap.

Mount the lens.

® 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 fens, 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 and <Hi> will be displayed on the LCD panel.

Remove the front lens cap.

Detaching the Lens

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

» When the red dot on the lens is at the top, remove the lens.

•Keep the removed caps where you will not lose them.

•“AF” stands for Autofocus.

•“MF” (or “M”) stands for Manual Focus.

How the Shutter Button Works

The EOS camera’s shutter button can be depressed halfway or all the way. There is a click stop at the halfway point.

'Pressing the Shutter Button Halfway or Completely

The shutter button works as described below.

When it is pressed halfway:

® Autofocusing is activated, and when focus is achieved, the beeper sounds and the in-focus indicator <#> on the viewfinder’s lower right also lights.

» Also, the shutter speed and aperture are set and displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder.

When it is pressed completely:

® The shutter is released to take the picture and the film advances by one frame.

tl If an Extender is used and the maximum aperture of the lens becomes smaller than f/5.6 (larger f-number), autofocusing will not operate.

iJ Camera movement during the moment of exposure is called camera shake. Camera shake can cause blurred pictures. To prevent blurred pictures due to camera shake;

■Hold the camera steady (-^page 22).

•Use the center of your finger to touch the shutter button, grasp the camera with your entire right hand, then press the shutter button gently.

Loading f i l m

After you load the film, the camera first winds the entire roll onto the camera’s take-up spool. With DX-coded film, the camera automatically sets the film’s ISO speed. Then each time a picture is taken, one frame of film is rewound back into the film cartridge.

Turn the Command Dial to any setting except <(3S>.

Open the camera back.

® Slide the camera back lever up as shown by the arrow.

Insert the film cartridge at an angle as shown in the illustration.

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

®Hold down the film cartridge while pulling out the film leader.

®If the edge of the film leader goes beyond the orange mark, rewind some of the film back into the cartridge.

Orange mark

Wrong

Close the camera back.

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

► After you close the camera back, the film will start winding on the take-up spool and the frame counter will count up. The camera will then make a shutter-release sound and the

<@> icon and total frame count will be displayed.

^ During the film’s prewind, the ISO speed is displayed on the LCD panel.

® The shutter curtains have been manufactured at very high precision. Never touch them with your fingers. When loading film, do not touch or damage the curtains with your fingers or film.

Q ® if the film is not loaded properly, the <©> icon will blink on the LCD panel and the shutter will not work. Reload the film cartridge properly, (-^page 20)

* If the film is not DX-coded, set the ISO speed manually, (-»page 58)

“ Infrared film cannot be used with this camera.

Unloading Film

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

After the film’s last frame is exposed, the camera rewinds the film automatically. There will be a shutter-release sound and then only the <@> icon will be displayed on the LCD panel. Make sure this icon is displayed, then open the camera back and unload the film.

0^ Midroli Rewind

To rewind the film in midroll, follow the procedure below.

Turn the Command Dial to <Q±i>.

Press and hold down the <<S)/0±i> button for at least 1 second.

^ The film will start rewinding. When the film rewind ends, there will be a shutter-release sound.

Open the camera back and remove the film.

2 1

@ Loading and Unloading Film / Holding the Camera

II if you remove the film from the camera in midroll without rewinding and then

load a new roll of film, the new roll’s film leader will only be rewound into the film cartridge. To prevent this, close the camera back and press the shutter button completely before loading a new roll of film.

Holding the Camera

To avoid taking a blurred shot, hold the camera properly as described below.

Horizontal shooting

Vertical shooting

Wrap your right hand around the camera grip and grasp firmly. Set your elbow lightly against your body.

Use your left hand to hold the lens from underneath.

Press the camera against your forehead and look through the viewfinder. Keep one foot slightly ahead of the other for better stability.

2 2

For quick and easy picture-taking, this section describes the Command Dial's Basic Zone modes; <□>, <'^>, <^>,

>, and <s>. Each one of these modes set all the camera settings automatically. All you do is point the camera and press the shutter button.

Also, these modes disable the camera’s

Bas\c

dial and buttons (except <<§>>, and <(S)/Q±s>). This is to prevent

spoiled shots caused by accidental operation of these camera controls.

Fully Automatic Shooting

In a Basic Zone mode, if the <^> icon lights, pop-up the built-in flash with your fingers. If you pop-up the builtflash beforehand, it will fire automatically under low-light or backlit conditions.

The settings automatically set by the Basic Zone modes are shown in the “Feature Availability Table” on page 70.

I I Full Auto Mode

All you do is point the camera and press the shutter button. Everything is automatic so it is easy to photograph any subject. With three focusing points to focus the subject, anyone can just point and shoot.

Turn the Command Dial to <D>.

Aim any of the focusing points on the subject.

^ The main subject, as determined by the camera, will be focused by one of the focusing points.

® To focus a subject not covered by any of the focusing points, see “Focusing Off-Center Subjects” on page 39.

AF Frame

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

► When focus is achieved, the beeper will sound and the in-focus indicator <#> in the viewfinder’s lower right will light.

^ The focusing point which achieved focus will also light.

D Full Auio Mode

Check the exposure setting.

^ The shutter speed and aperture will be set automatically and displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

® If the < ^ > icon blinks in the viewfinder in low-light or backlit conditions, pop up the built-in flash, (-^page 60)

Take the picture.

® Compose the shot and press the shutter button completely.

When focus is achieved, the autofocus and auto exposure setting will also be locked.

If the in-focus indicator <•> blinks, the picture cannot be taken, (-»pages 40) Out of the three focusing points, usually the one covering the closest subject is selected automatically to achieve focus.

Multiple focusing points may light simultaneously. This indicates that these focusing points have all achieved focus.

If you pop-up the built-in flash (-»page 60) beforehand, it	fire automatically
under low-light or backlit conditions.

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Before Using Your Camera

Contents

Handling Cautions

Quick Start Guide

install the batteries.

Attach a lens.

Focus the subject.

Turn the Command Dial to <a> (Full Auto).

Unload the film.

Nomenclature

Attaching the Strap

Installing the Batteries and Checking the Battery Level

Insert the batteries.

Close the battery compartment cover.

Mounting and Detaching a Lens

Remove the caps.

On the fens, set the focus mode switch to <AF>.

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

How the Shutter Button Works

When it is pressed halfway:

When it is pressed completely:

© Loading and Unloading Film

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

Close the camera back.

Holding the Camera

I I Full Auto Mode

Turn the Command Dial to <D>.