Canon EOS 3000 QD User Manual

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Instructions

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

The EOS 3000 / 3000QD / 88 / 88QD 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 picture-taking 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 picture-taking

^ problems.

The Note symbol gives additional information for basic camera

operation.

oAi, The Lightbulb symbol offers helpful tips for operating your camera

and taking pictures.

Page numbers in parentheses indicate where you can find more relevant information. Also read “Handling Precautions” on page 6 to prevent camera malfunction and damage. In this Instructions booklet, the EF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 lens is shown in illustrations for explanatory purposes.

Keep this Instructions booklet handy for easy reference.

■Precautions

Before using the camera for 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 EF lenses. Using a non-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 accessories.

Contents

Handling Precautions..................................................................................6

Quick Start Guide........................................................................................8

Nomenciature ........................................................................................... 10

Before Voo Start

Instating the Batteries and Checking the Battery Levei..............................16

Mounting and Detaching a Lens

How the Shutter Button Works..................................................................19

Loading and Unloading Film

0u Midroll Film Rewind.....................................................................21

Holding the Camera............................................................................... 22

2 Camera-Controlled Automatic Shooting

O Full Auto Mode.................................................................................24

AF-Assist Lamp............................................................................. 25

9 Portrait Mode....................................................................................26

it Landscape Mode..............................................................................27

A Close-up Mode .............................................................................. 28

Sports Mode......................................................................................29

(5) Self-timer..........................................................................................30

Using the Eyepiece Cover

Imprinting the Date or Time

Setting the Date and Time.................................................................33

Replacing the Quartz Date Back’s Battery........................................33

Feature Availability Table..........................................................................34

User-Controlled Shooting...................................35

P Program AE......................................................................................36

The Difference Between P and D ..................................................37

About Program Shift..........................................................................37

6-sec. Camera Activation

Tv Shutter-Speed Priority AE................................................................38

Av Aperture-Priority AE.........................................................................40

Taking a Portrait at Night..................................................................41

M Manual Exposure ............................................................................42

A-DEP Automatic Depth-of-Field AE......................................................44

* Partial Metering Using AE Lock

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Exposure Compensation......................................................................... 46

Focusing Off-Center Subjects...................................................................47

When Autofocus Fails (Switching to Manual Focus)

■0) Silencing the In-Focus Beeper............................................................49

Bulb Exposures.........................................................................................50

Sb Multiple Exposures..............................................................................51

Setting the ISO Film Speed.......................................................................52

^ Using the Built-in Flash

Using the Built-in Flash..

Red-Eye Reduction.............................................................................55

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Reference Section.....................................................56

Exposure Warnings (Blinking Displays)

Flash Sync Speeds and Flash Apertures..................................................57

AF Modes and Film Advance Modes.......................................................,.57

Basic Photography Terms.........................................................................58

Troubleshooting Guide..............................................................................60

Major Accessories (Sold separately)........................................................61

Specifications.

Optional BP-8 AA Battery Pack.................................................................66

Index..........................................................................................................70

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Contents

Handling Precautions

Camera Care

(1) This camera is not waterproof and cannot be used in rain or under

water, if the camera gets reaiiy wet, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. If there are any water droplets on the camera, wipe off with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salt air, wipe with a clean, well-wrung, damp cloth.

(2) 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.

(3) Use only a blower brush to remove any dust on the lens or in the film

compartment. Do not use a cleaner containing organic solvent to clean the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, consult your nearest Canon Service Center.

(4) When you will not be using the camera for an extended period, remove

the batteries. Store the camera in a well-ventilated, cool, dry place.

Release the shutter a few times occasionally to make sure the camera

still works.

(5) Avoid storing the camera in a laboratory, cabinet, etc., where corrosive

chemicals are present.

(6) Before using the camera after an extended period of disuse, check that

all the camera controls function properly or take it to the nearest Canon Service Center for inspection. Do this especially before shooting an important event or going on a trip.

LCD Panel

In time, the camera’s LCD panel display 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 panel’s 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.

Handling Precautions

Lithium Batteries

(1) The camera operates on two CR123A (or DL123A) lithium batteries.

Check the battery level in the following cases:

• 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) 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.

Low Battery Power

When the be icon blinks on the LCD panel, a picture can still be taken at the proper exposure. However, there may not be enough battery power to advance and rewind the film automatically. Replace with new batteries.

Lens

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.

electrical contacts

Quick Start Guide

Install the batteries.

Insert two CR123A (or DL123A) lithium batteries as shown by the battery orientation diagram on the battery chamber cover See 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 See 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 clockwise until it snaps in place See page 18.

Focus the subject.

Aim the AF frame on the subject and press the shutter button halfway to autofocus. See page 24.

• If the < i> icon blinks, pop up the built-in flash See page 54

Quick Start Guide

On the lens, set the

focus mode switch to

AF.

See page 18.

Take the picture.

Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. See page 19.

Turn the Command Dial to <0> (Full Auto).

See page 24.

Unioading the fiim.

At the end of the roll, the film rewinds automaticaiiy. Open the camera back and remove the fiim cartridge. See page 21.

Nomenclature

«5)) Self-timer button

(page 30)

<Q22> Midroll film rewind

button (page 21

LCD panel (page 12)

<<§» Red-eye reduction lamp

button (page 55)

<¿Si> Main Dial

Built-in flash (page 54)

Hot shoe (page 62)

• For attaching EOS-dedicated Speedlites and other accessories (sold separately)

Film plane mark

— Command Dial (page 14)

Shutter button

(page 19)

AF-assist beam emitter (page 25) -j

Red-eye reduction \ lamp (page 55) —^

Grip

(battery chamber) (page 16)

Strap eyelet (page 15)

Camera back lock-release lever (page 20)

— Lens release button (page 18)

Focus mode switch (page 18)

Zoom ting

Focusing ring (page 48)

Nomenclature

*QD model only.

LCD Psnel

Aperture display ISO icon

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Shutter speed display • ISO speed display

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Battery level Icon

Exposure scale ■

Exposure compensation Indicator Exposure level scale Exposure level display Metered manual exposure display Red-eye reduction lamp lamp-on indicator

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‘ Multiple exposure icon

Red-eye reduction icon

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Self-timer icon

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Beeper icon

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Frame counter

Multiple exposure setting Multiple exposure count Beeper off/on indicator Film-ready indicator Film rewind completed indicator Self-timer operation display

Film status icon Film loaded indicator

(counts down)

The LCD panel is shown with all the information displayed. The actual information displayed will vary depending on the camera settings and shooting conditions.

Viewfinder Information

Nomenclature

Partial Fnatering circle Focusing screen

AE lock indicator Red-eye reduction icon -

Flash-ready indicator • Flash-required warning

Shutter speed display — Aperture display

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Center AF frame Wide AF frame

- In-focus indicator

L- Exposure scale

Exposure compensation indicator Exposure level scale Exposure level display

Metered manual exposure display

Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator

The viewfinder is shown with all the information displayed. The actual information displayed will vary depending on the camera settings and shooting conditions.

Command Dial

The Command Dial’s settings are divided into four zones.

Basic Zone

O : Full Auto (page 24)

For fully automatic picture-taking.

• All you do is point the camera and press the shutter button.

Programmed Image Control Zone

Fully automatic picture-taking to suit the subject.

• All you do is point the camera and press the shutter button.

^ : Portrait (page 26)

ik : Landscape (page 27)

ft : Close-up (page 28) ^ : Sports (page 29)

Control the camera to obtain the desired effect.

Program AE (page 36)

Shutter speed-priority AE (page 38)

Aperture-priority AE (page 40)

Manual exposure (page 42)

Depth-of-field AE (page 44)

A-DEP

Function Zone

Beeper(page 49)

•')) Manual ISO speed setting (page 52)

ISO

Q±! Midroll film rewind (page 21)

Lock

Nomenclature

1 = 1 When not using the camera, turn the Command Dial to <DI> (Lock) to 1 |l prevent accidental operation.

This chapter describes the things you need to know and do before you start using your camera.

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. Pull the strap to make sure it does not slip out of the clasp.

• The eyepiece cover is also attached to the strap. See page 31.

Installing the Batteries and Checking the Battery Level

Installing the Batteries

Use two CR123A (or DL123A) lithium batteries.

Slide the battery chamber cover lever as shown by the arrow and open the battery chamber cover.

Insert the batteries with the contacts (+ and -) oriented as shown on the battery chamber cover.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

Close the battery chamber cover. Press the cover until it snaps shut.

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 any setting except <B>.

• The camera \«ill then turn on and the LCD panel will display one of the

following battery level Icons:

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— Battery level icon

Battery Service Life (With 24-ex. rolls)

Ambient Temperature 0% Flash Use

At 20 °C 60 rolls

At-10°C

' The Battery Service Life table above is based on Canon’s testing

conditions using an EF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 lens and new batteries.

' Operating the camera without film will still consume battery power. It will

reduce the number of rolls that can be taken with the batteries.

35 rolls 15 rolls

Battery level OK. The battery level Is low. Keep spare batteries handy. Battery exhaustion is imminent. Replace the batteries. (See page 7.) In this case, the shutter button will not function.

50% Flash Use 100% Flash Use

25 rolls 12 rolls

7 rolls

If nothing is displayed on the LCD panel, the batteries may have been

installed incorrectly. Take out the batteries and install correctly (See page 16).

^ For places where CR123A (or DL123A) batteries may not be easily available,

take spare batteries with you. Also carry spare batteries for extended shooting sessions.

Mounting and Detaching a Lens

Mounting a Lens

Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap.

Align the red dots on the lens and camera and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it snaps in place.

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.

• While the lens autofocuses, do not touch the lens where it rotates.

Remove the front lens cap.

• Be careful not to lose the front and rear lens caps.

Detaching the Lens

While pressing the lens release

button, turn the lens as shown by

the arrow until it stops. Then

remove the lens.

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 haifway:

• Autofocusing is activated, and when focus is achieved, the beeper sounds and the viewfinder’s in-focus indicator

lights in green.

• The shutter speed and aperture are also set and displayed on the LCD

panel and in the viewfinder.

When it is pressed compieteiy:

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

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 (see 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 and Unloading Film

Loading Film

After you load the film, the camera first winds the entire roll onto the

camera’s take-up spool. Then each time a picture is taken, one frame of

film is rewound back into the film cartridge.

Turn the Command Dial to any

I setting except <(1>.

Slide up the camera back lock-

release lever to open the camera back.

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. Then close the camera back.

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

• 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.

• If the frame counter is not displayed, it means that the film was not properly loaded. Take out the film cartridge and load it in the camera again.

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» With DX-coded film, the camera automatically sets the film’s ISO speed.

• If the film is not DX-coded, set the ISO speed manually. See page 52.

Loading and Unloading Film

Infrared film cannot be used wifh this camera. The shutter curtains are manufactured with very high precision. To prevent damage, never touch the shutter curtains. When loading or unloading film, be careful not to touch the shutter curtain with your fingers or the film

Unloading Film

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

When the film rewind ends, only the

<@> icon will be displayed on the LCD panel. Check that this icon is

0±1 Midroll Film Rewind

To rewind the film before reaching the last frame, follow the steps below.

displayed, then open the camera back and unload the film.

Turn the Command Dial to <Qii>.

Press and hold down the <Qii> 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.

Loading and Unloading Film

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

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below.

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

• Use your left hand to hold the lens from underneath.

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

• Keep one foot slightly ahead of the other for better stability.

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