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Canon
3000 / 3000
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Eiiglish Edilion
Instructions
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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
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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.
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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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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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)
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Nomenclature
*QD model only.
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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.
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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.
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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)
P
Shutter speed-priority AE (page 38)
Tv
Aperture-priority AE (page 40)
Av
Manual exposure (page 42)
M
Depth-of-field AE (page 44)
A-DEP
Function Zone
Beeper(page 49)
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Manual ISO speed setting (page 52)
ISO
Q±! Midroll film rewind (page 21)
Lock
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Nomenclature
1 = 1 When not using the camera, turn the Command Dial to <DI> (Lock) to
1 |l prevent accidental operation.
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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.
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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.
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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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be
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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• If the film is not DX-coded, set the ISO speed manually. See page 52.
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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
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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.
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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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This section describes the Command
Dial’s Basic Zone picture-taking modes;
<D>, <'?►>, <ik>, <A>, and <^>.
These modes set all the camera settings
automatically. All you do is point the
camera and press the shutter button.
These modes override the camera’s
Main Dial < ¿Si > and buttons (except
for <<§>>, <!&>, <Qn>, and the shutter
button). This is to prevent spoiled shots
caused by accidental operation of
camera controls.
Camera-Controlled
Automatic Shooting
' If the <4> flash icon blinks in the
viewfinder while you use a Basic
Zone mode, pop up the built-in flash
with your fingers. If you pop up the
built-in flash beforehand, it will fire
automatically under low-light or
backlit conditions.
■ The settings set automatically by
the Basic Zone modes are shown
by the “Feature Availability Table”
on page 34.
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O Full Auto Mode
In the Full Auto mode, all you do is point the camera and press the shutter
button. Photograph any type of subject automatically. The wide AF frame
focuses the subject and anyone can easily take a good shot.
Turn the Command Dial to <D>.
Look through the viewfinder and aim the wide AF frame on the subject.
• To focus a subject outside the wide
AF frame, see page 47.
Wide AF frame
Press the shutter button halfway
to focus.
• When focus is achieved, the beeper
will sound and the in-focus indicator
(•) at the lower right will light.
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O Full Auto Mode
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Check the LCD panel display.
• The shutter speed and aperture will
be set automatically and displayed on
the LCD panel and in the viewfinder.
• If the <i> icon blinks in the
viewfinder in low-light or backlit
conditions, pop up the built-in flash.
See page 54.
Compose the shot and press the
shutter button completely to take
the picture.
If the in-focus indicator blinks, the shutter cannot be released. See pages 48
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and 60.
• If you pop up the built-in flash beforehand, it will fire automatically under
low-light or backlit conditions.
• See page 54 for notes on using the built-in flash.
AF-Assist Lamp
In the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zone modes, the AF-assist lamp
lights automatically when necessary.
Under difficult autofocusing conditions, the AF-assist lamp lights
automatically to illuminate the subject for autofocusing.
»The AF-assist lamp is effective up to about 4 meters (13.2 ft),
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• Even while an external EOS-dedicated Speedlite is attached to the camera,
the camera’s AF-assist lamp will be enabled.
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Portrait Mode
This mode blurs the background to
make the human subject stand out.
• When focus is achieved, the beeper
will sound.
• Holding down the shutter button
executes continuous shooting.
Turn the Command Dial to <'?»>.
• The picture-taking procedure is the
same as with the Full Auto mode
<D> (page 24).
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• Background blur is most effective when the subject is captured from the
waist up. Also, the further away the subject is from the background, the
more blurred the background will become.
• Using a telephoto lens also blurs the background better. If you have a zoom
lens, use the longest focal length, (For example, a 35-80mm zoom lens set
to 80 mm.)
• If you pop up the built-in flash beforehand, it will fire automatically under
low-light or backlit conditions.
■ See page 54 for notes on using the built-in flash.
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Landscape Mode
This is for sweeping scenery,
night scenes, etc.
• When focus is achieved, the beeper
wiii sound.
Turn the Command Diai to <ik>.
• The picture-taking procedure is the same
as with the Full Auto mode <0> (page
24).
lf the shutter speed display blinks, the shutter speed may be too slow to
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prevent a blurred picture due to camera shake Using a tripod is
recommended. (The shutter speed will still blink even while a tripod is used.)
Using a wide-angle lens will further enhance the depth and breadth of the
picture. If you have a zoom lens, use the shortest focal length. (For example,
a 35-80mm zoom lens set to 35 mm.)
If the Command Dial is set to <Sfc>, make sure the built-in flash is not
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popped up. If the built-in flash is popped up in the Landscape mode, the
picture may not come out properly.
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Close-up Mode
Use this mode to take close-up shots
of flowers, insects, etc.
• When focus is achieved, the beeper
will sound.
Turn the Command Dial to <ft>.
• The picture-taking procedure is the
same as with the Full Auto mode
<a> (page 24).
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• Focus the subject at the lens’ closest focusing distance.
• If you have a zoom lens, use the longest focal length to obtain a larger
magnification.
• For better close-ups, an EF macro lens and Macro Ring Lite ML-3 (both sold
separately) are recommended.
• If you pop up the built-in flash beforehand, it will fire automatically under
low-light or backlit conditions.
> See page 54 for notes on using the built-in flash.
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*3?^ Sports Mode
This mode is ideal for sports and fast-
moving subjects.
• Holding down the shutter button
executes continuous focusing and
shooting.
Turn the Command Dial to <^>.
• The picture-taking procedure is the
same as with the Full Auto mode
<a> (page 24).
Using ISO 400 or faster film is recommended.
' • For sports photography, a telephoto lens with a focal length of 200 mm or
300 mm is recommended.
If the Command Dial is set to make sure the built-in flash is not
popped up. If the built-in flash is popped up in the Sports mode, the picture
may not come out properly.
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Cy Self-timer
The self-timer can be used in any picture-taking mode. Use a tripod for
self-timer shots.
Press the self-timer button <d)>.
• The <6)> icon will be displayed on
the LCD panel.
• To cancel the self-timer, press the
self-timer button <6)> again or turn
the Command Dial to <(i>.
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Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter button compietely to start the seif-timer.
• The picture-taking procedure is the
same as with the Full Auto mode
<□> (page 24).
• The beeper will sound and the
shutter will be released 10 sec. later.
The beeper beeps slowly during the
first 8 seconds and faster during the
final two seconds.
• Also, the self-timer display on the
LCD panel counts down in seconds.
• If flash is used with the self-timer and
red-eye reduction (page 55) has
been enabled, the red-eye reduction
lamp will light 2 seconds before the
picture is taken.
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iS) Self-timer
« To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the self-timer button again.
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• When using the self-timer to take a picture of only yourself, first lock the
focus (see page 47) on an object at the same distance where you will be in
the picture.
Do not stand in front of the camera when you start the self-timer. Doing so
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will throw off the focus.
Using the Eyepiece Cover
If you use the self-timer or Remote Switch (sold separately) and take a
picture without looking through the viewfinder, stray light may enter the
eyepiece and affect the exposure. To prevent this, attach the eyepiece
cover on the eyepiece before taking the picture.
Remove the eyepiece cover from the camera strap’s shoulder pad.
• On the wide strap, the eyepiece
cover is attached to the strap portion
Remove the eyecup from the eyepiece.
Slip on the eyepiece cover over
the eyepiece.
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Imprinting the Date or Time (QD Model only)
The QD version of the camera has a
quartz date feature which maintains an
automatic calendar up to the year
2019. It can imprint the date or time on
the photograph as shown in the left
photo. The imprinting can also be
disabled so nothing is imprinted.
The date or time can be imprinted in
The date or time is imprinted on the
iower right corner of the picture as
shown above.
Q Q • Each time the button is pressed, the
any picture-taking mode.
To change the dateAime
imprinting format, press the MODE
button.
imprinting format changes in the
following sequence as shown on the
quartz date display panel:
(1998 Dec. 24)
Day, hour, minute
(24th 16:45)
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Hyphens
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Month, day, year
Day, month, year
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' “M” is displayed above the month.
' The bar above the last two digits is an imprint indicator. It blinks when a
picture is taken and the date or time has been imprinted.
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(Dec. 24, 1998)
(24 Dec. 1998)
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Imprinting the Date or Time
Setting the Date and Time
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To set or change the date and
time, follow the procedure below.
Press the <MODE> button to
display the date or time to be set.
Press the <SELECT> button so that
the digit to be changed blinks.
Keep pressing the <SET> button
(D)0
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until the correct number appears.
Press the <SELECT> button until
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none of the digits blink.
Replacing the Quartz Date Back’s Battery
When the date/time on the quartz date display panel or imprinted
photograph looks faded, replace the CR2025 lithium battery as follows.
Battery life is about 3 years.
Open the camera back and loosen the
screw to remove the battery chamber
cover as shown in the figure.
Take out the battery.
Insert a new battery with the
positive contact (+) facing you. Then
reattach the battery chamber cover.
Close the camera back and set
the correct date and time.
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Feature Availability Table ■ itl
Command
Dial Mode
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' In the <M> mode, centerweighted averaging metering is used
One-Shot AF
Autofocus
One-Shot AFAI Focus Single ContinuousEvaluative
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The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is set when focus is
Film Advance
• •
achieved. The picture cannot be taken unless the subject is focused.
AI Focus AF
The AF mode is set automatically to suit the subject’s movement when the
shutter button is pressed
If the subject is still, the focus is locked when focus is achieved (One-Shot
AF). If the subject is moving, focusing is continuous and predictive AF is used
so that the subject is in focus at the moment of exposure.
Continuous advance
While the shutter button is held down, the camera can shoot continuously as
fast as 1 frame per second
Evaluative metering
This is suited for most picture-taking situations
including backlit conditions The subject's position and
brightness, the background, the existing light, backlight
conditions, etc., are taken into account to set a
suitable exposure setting
Partial metering
The exposure setting is based on the brightness of the
area covered by the partial metering circle on the
viewfinder screen. It is effective for backlit subjects.
Metering Mode
CentBHntitiM
averaged
Partial
Centerweighted
averaging metering
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The metering is weighted at the center and then
averaged for the entire scene
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The Creative Zone modes enable you to
control the camera to obtain the effect
you want. Shutter speed-priority,
aperture-priority, and other usercontrollable modes are provided. The
Creative Zone modes (P, Tv, Av, M,
and A-DEP ) are described here along
with other advanced operations.
User-Controlled
Shooting
• The < ¿Si > icon indicates the Main Dial.
• If the built-in flash is popped up, it will fire at all times in a Creative
Zone mode.
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P Program AE
Like the <0> mode, this is a generalpurpose, picture-taking mode. The
camera automatically sets the shutter
speed and aperture to suit the
subject’s brightness.
Turn the Command Dial to <P>.
Press the shutter button halfway
to focus.
• When focus is achieved, the beeper
will sound and the in-focus indicator
(•) at the lower right will light.
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Check the LCD panel display.
• The shutter speed and aperture will
be set automatically and displayed on
the LCD panel and in the viewfinder.
• If the shutter speed and aperture do
not blink, a correct exposure will be
obtained.
• If the shutter speed and aperture
blink, see “Exposure Warnings” on
page 56.
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P Program AE
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Compose the shot and press the
shutter button completely to take
the picture.
The Difference Between P and D
The <P> and <0> modes set the same shutter speed and aperture
settings for picture-taking. However, the avaiiabie features are different as
shown below.
O: Settabie by the user. X; Not settable by the user.
Continuous shooting
Program shift
Exposure compensation
Partial metering/AE lock
Firing of built-in flash
Feature
Fired automatically
Fired every time
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X
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X
O
X
About Program Shift
In the Program AE mode, you can freely change the shutter speed and
aperture combination (program) set by the camera while the same
exposure value is maintained. This is called program shift.
To shift the program, press the shutter button halfway and turn the < iSs. >
until the desired shutter speed or aperture is displayed.
• After the picture is taken with the shifted program, the shifted program is
canceled automatically and the original program is restored.
• If the built-in flash is used, the program cannot be shifted.
6-sec. Camera Activation
If the shutter button is pressed halfway and then released without taking a
picture, the shutter speed and aperture will remain displayed on the LCD
panel and in the viewfinder for about 6 seconds.
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Tv Shutter-Speed Priority AE
In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture
automatically to suit the brightness of the scene. (Tv stands for Time
value.)
A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject. Or, a
slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion.
Set the desired shutter speed with the < ¿Ss, >.
Taken with a fast shutter speed.
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Taken with a slow shutter speed.
Turn the Command Dial to <Tv>.
Select the desired shutter speed with the < ¿Si >.
• Turn the <¿Si> until the desired
shutter speed is displayed.
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Tv Shutter-Speed Priority AE
Press the shutter button halfway to focus the subject.
Check the viewfinder display.
Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
О
To photograph a scene on a TV screen, use a shutter speed of 1/15 sec. for
'W' best results Use a tripod to prevent blur
• If the maximum aperture (the smallest f-
number) blinks, the scene is too dark. In
such a case, turn the < > to set a
slower shutter speed until the aperture
display stops blinking.
• If the minimum aperture (the largest f-
number) blinks, the scene is too bright.
In such a case, turn the < > to set a
faster shutter speed until the aperture
display stops blinking.
Shutter Speed Display
The shutter speed can be set and displayed in full and half stops. Shutter
Щ
speeds from 2 to 2000 indicate the denominator of the fractional shutter
speed. For example, 125 is 1/125 second. For slower shutter speeds, the
numeral is appended with the seconds mark (”). For example, 0”7 is 0.7
second and 15” is 15 seconds.
2000 1500 1000 750 500 350 250 180 125 90 60 45 30 20
15 10 8 6 4 3 2 0”7 1” 1”5 2” 3” 4” 6” 8” 10” 15" 20” 30”
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Av Aperture-Priority AE
In this mode, you set the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed
automatically to suit the brightness of the scene. (Av stands for aperture
value.)
A large aperture (small f-number) can blur the background and make the
subject stand out.
Or, a small aperture (large f-number) can increase the depth of field to
make both the foreground and background look sharp.
Set the desired aperture with the < >.
Taken with a large aperture.
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Taken with a small aperture.
Turn the Command Dial to <Av>.
Select the desired aperture with
the < ¿Si >.
• Turn the <¿Si> until the desired
aperture is displayed.
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Av Aperture-Priority AE
Press the shutter button halfway
^ to focus the subject.
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Check the viewfinder display.
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Press the shutter button
^ completely to take the picture.
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Aperture Display
The aperture can be set and displayed in full and half stops as shown below.
0
The larger the number, the smaller the aperture opening will be. The
displayable range of apertures depends on the lens mounted on the camera.
1.0 1.2 1.4 1.8 2.0 2.5 2.8 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.6 6.7 8 0 9.5 11 13
16 19 22 27 32 38 45 54 64
If no lens is mounted on the camera, “00” will be displayed for the aperture
setting.
Tiiking a Por'traii at Night v/it.h Fiash
When you want to take a picture of someone outdoors at sunset or at night,
turn the Command Dial to < Av> and set a large aperture (smaller f-
number). The flash will illuminate the subject and the background will be
exposed with a slow shutter speed, A natural-looking, balanced exposure
will result. This is called slow-speed flash sync. See page 54.
In this case, be sure to use a tripod. After the flash fires, the subject should
not move until the exposure is completed.
• If the 30” shutter speed blinks, the
scene is too dark. In such a case, turn
the < > to set a larger aperture
(smaller f-number) until the shutter
speed display stops blinking.
• If the 2000 shutter speed blinks, the
scene is too bright In such a case, turn
the < ifStr > to set a smaller aperture (a
larger f-number) until the shutter speed
display stops blinking.
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M Manual Exposure
In this mode, you set the shutter
speed and the aperture for total
exposure control. The exposure level
of the shutter speed and aperture you
set is indicated on the exposure level
scale. You can check whether the
exposure will be suitable or not.
Turn the Command Dial to <M>.
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Select the desired shutter speed with the < ¿a >.
• Turn the < ¿a > until the desired
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shutter speed is displayed.
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M Manual Exposure
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Select the desired aperture by
holding down the <^a> button and
turning the <£&>.
• Turn the < £Si > until the desired
aperture Is displayed.
. Press the shutter button halfway
to focus the subject.
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Underexposure
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Check the viewfinder display.
Look at the exposure level
indicator and adjust the exposure
level with the < ¿S, > if necessary.
Correct exposure: This is the standard
Overexposure: To achieve the correct
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Underexposure: To achieve the correct
reference point for a
correct exposure
exposure, increase the
shutter speed or set a
smaller aperture.
exposure, decrease the
shutter speed or set a
iarger aperture.
Press the shutter button
completely to take the picture.
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A'DEP
This mode is for obtaining a wide depth of field automatically between a
near subject and far subject. It is effective for group photos and landscapes.
The camera uses the wide AF frame to detect the nearest and farthest
subjects to be in focus.
Automatic Depth-of-Field AE
Turn the Command Dial to < A'DEP >■
Aim the wide AF frame over the
subjects and press the shutter
button halfway to focus.
Check the viewfinder display and
take the picture.
• In the sample photo, the focus will be
sharp from the left boy in the distance
to the right boy in the foreground
since both boys are covered by the
wide AF frame.
•
• If the aperture blinks, it indicates that the exposure level is correct but the
desired depth of field cannot be achieved. Either use a wide-angle lens or
move further away from the subjects.
• In this picture-taking mode, you cannot freely change the shutter speed and aperture.
If the camera sets a slow shutter speed, hold the camera steady or use a tripod.
• If flash is used, the result will be the same as using flash in the < P > mode.
• The < A'DEP > mode cannot be used if the lens’ focus mode
switch is set to MF (or M on older lenses).
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-)(- Partial Metering Using AE Lock
In high-contrast situations such as a person spotlighted against a dark
background, the exposure may turn out too bright or too dark ih certain
areas of the photograph. To obtain a more accurate exposure in such
cases, use AE lock to lock the subject’s exposure level
Press the shutter button halfway
and take your finger off shutter
button.
• The exposure will be displayed in the
viewfinder.
Aim the partial metering circie over
the area where you want to iock the
exposure. Press the <-X-> button.
• The <*> indicator lights in the
viewfinder and the exposure level
locks.
• Let go of the shutter button before
pressing the <*> buttoh. If the <*>
button is pressed while the shutter
button is pressed, the <*> indicator
will not light in the viewfinder.
• Keep pressing the <*> button until
the picture is taken.
While pressing the <^> button, aim the center AF frame [ ] to focus.
• Compose the shot and keep pressing
the <*> button and the shutter button
halfway until you take the picture.
Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
After step 1, execute steps 2 to 4 within 6 seconds. If you take longer than 6
seconds, you must start over from step 1 again.
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Exposure Compensation
Changing the exposure level set by the camera is called exposure compensation.
Exposure compensation can be used to make the picture darker or brighter
intentionally. Exposure compensation can be set up to ±2 stops in half-stop increments.
Turn the Command Dial to a Creative Zone mode except <M>-
Press the shutter button halfway and check the exposure display.
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Press and hold down the <^> button
and turn the < ¿Si > until the desired
exposure compensation amount is set.
• The plus side of the scale indicates
overexposure and the minus side of
the scale indicates underexposure.
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• The exposure compensation setting wiil be canceied if the Command Dial is
set to a Basic Zone mode.
• Assuming that a shutter speed of 1 /125 sec. and an aperture of f/5.6 wiii give a
correct exposure, setting the exposure compensation amount to plus or minus
1 stop on the exposure level scale will be equivalent to the following settings:
Shutter Speed 250
Aperture 8.0
Underexposure
• To cancel the exposure compensation
setting, set the exposure level indicator
Ì
■1 stop «- 0 +1 Stop
to 0 . The exposure compensation
setting will not be canceled automatically
when the Command Dial is set to <H>.
Take the picture.
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Overexposure
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Focusing Off-Center Subjects
If you want to focus an off-center subject not covered by the wide AF frame
[ ], follow the AF-lock procedure below.
Aim the wide AF frame on the
subject, then press the shutter
button haifway to focus.
• The in-focus indicator (•) will light in
the viewfinder.
Keep pressing the shutter button
haifway and recompose the
picture as desired.
Press the shutter button
compieteiy to take the picture.
Using the center AF frame for focusing
After pressing the shutter button halfway, you can press the <*> button to
0
achieve focus and the correct exposure with the center AF frame. This is
effective for pinpoint focusing. See page 45.
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When Autofocus Fails (Switching to Manual Focus)
The camera has a high-precision AF system which can focus almost all
subjects. However, it can fail to achieve focus (the in-focus indicator blinks)
with the subjects listed below.
Difficult Subjects for Autofocusing
(a) Low-contrast subjects.
Example: Blue sky, solid colors on a flat surface, etc.
(b) Extremely backlit or reflective subjects.
Example: Automobile with a highly reflective finish.
(c) Overlapping near and far objects.
Example: Animal behind bars in a cage.
In such cases, focus an object at the same distance as the subject and lock
the focus before recomposing. (See page 47.) Or focus manually by
following the procedure below.
Manual Focusing
Set the lens focus mode switch to MF (or M on older lenses).
Turn the lens focusing ring until
the subject is in focus in the
viewfinder.
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■0) Silencing the In-Focus Beeper
If it is disturbing, the in-focus beeper can be silenced in the Creative Zone
modes.
Turn the Command Dial to <»o)>.
1
Turn the <i£5s> until the LCD panel displays “0”.
• To enable the in-focus beeper again,
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set it to “1” again.
Turn the Command Dial to the previous mode.
• The <•!))> icon on the LCD panel will
disappear
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Bulb Exposures
When bulb is set, you can expose the film for as long as you press the
shutter button completely. Bulb exposures are useful when long exposures
are required for night scenes, fireworks, etc. In this case, Remote Switch
RS-60E3 (sold separately) is convenient since it frees you from holding
down the shutter button during bulb exposures.
Turn the Command Dial to <M>.
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Turn the < ¿Si > until buLb is displayed for the shutter speed.
• buLb follows 30”.
Press and hold down the <A“>
button and turn the < ¿Ss > to set
the desired aperture.
Frame the shot, then press and
hold down the shutter button
completely for the duration of the
exposure.
• The shutter remains open while the
shutter button is pressed completely.
• During bulb exposures, buLb blinks
on the LCD panel.
• With a new set of batteries, a bulb
exposure can be as long as about 6
hours at room temperature.
• A bulb exposure can be combined with
multiple exposures (see page 51).
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B Multiple Exposures
A single frame can be exposed multiple times to obtain a special effect.
This is possible in the Creative Zone modes.
Press the <* *> and <A!i> buttons
simultaneously to display the
<[g]> icon on the LCD panei.
Turn the < ¿Si > to set the desired
number of muitipie exposures.
• Hold down the <*> and <A->
buttons while turning the < ¿Si >.
• The LCD panel will show the number
of multiple exposures.
• Up to 9 multiple exposures can be set.
• To cancel the multiple-exposure
setting, set the number of multiple
exposures to 1.
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Compose the shot and press the
shutter button completely to take
the picture.
• After the first exposure, pressing the
shutter button halfway will have the
<ia>
This indicates that multiple exposures
have been set.
• After the set number of multiple
exposures are taken, the film
advances to the next frame and the
multiple-exposure setting is canceled.
• To cancel the multiple-exposure
setting before completing all the
multiple exposures, follow steps 1
and 2 to turn off the <m > icon.
icon blink on the LCD panel.
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Multiple Exposures
Before capturing multiple exposures on the same frame of film, exposure
compensation must be set. See "Exposure Compensation” on page 46.
As a general guide, you should set the exposure compensation amount
shown below for the respective number of multiple exposures.
No. of Multiple Exposures
Underexposure Amount
•These are only suggested exposure compensation amounts. The optimum
amount depends on the scene. Experiment to find the optimum
compensation amount.
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■1.0 stop -1.5 stop
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Setting the ISO Film Speed
If the film is not DX-coded or if you want to set a different ISO film speed,
you can set the ISO film speed manually. The ISO film speed can be sef
from 6 fo 6400,
Turn the Command Dial to <ISO>-
• The ISO icon and the current ISO film
speed will be displayed on the LCD
panel.
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The manually-set ISO film speed will be canceled if the film is taken out and
DX-coded film is loaded.
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Turn the < > until the desired
ISO film speed appears on the LCD panel.
Turn the Command Dial to the
desired mode.
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When the built-in flash is popped up,
flash photography is easy,
• When using a Basic Zone mode, pop
up the flash if the <^> icon blinks. If
the built-in flash is already popped up,
it will fire automatically when
necessary in low-light or backlit
conditions.
• When using a Creative Zone mode,
you can fire the flash at anytime by
popping up the built-in flash.
You can also set the flash aperture
and sync speed (1/90 sec. or slower)
and the flash will be controlled
automatically to suit the flash aperture
you have set.
Using
the Built-in Flash
Using an External EOS-Dedicated Speedlite
When an external EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlite like the 220 EX
or 380 EX is attached to the camera, flash photography is as easy as
with the built-in flash. An external Speedlite is effective for large group
photos, portrait lighting effects, etc., when a high flash output is
required.
The features available with an EX-series Speedlite differ depending on
the camera. Since the EOS 88 is a Type-B camera, see the section in
the Speedlite’s Instructions which applies to Type-B cameras.
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Using the Built-in Flash
In a Basic Zone Mode
If the <^> icon blinks, pop up the built-in flash. The built-in flash will fire
automatically in low-light or backlit conditions.
In a Creative Zone Mode
When using a Creative Zone mode, pop up the built-in flash.
P : Use this mode for automatic flash photography. The flash sync
speed and flash aperture will be set automatically as with the <D>
(Full Auto) mode.
Tv : Use this mode it you want to use a flash sync speed slower than
1/90 sec. The camera will set the flash aperture automatically to
obtain a correct flash exposure.
Av : Use this mode if you want to set the flash aperture. With this mode,
you can obtain a balanced flash exposure between the subject and
background. The camera will set a slow sync speed automatically.
The flash illuminates the subject while the background is exposed
with a long shutter speed.
• Be sure to use a tripod when a slow sync speed is set.
M : This mode enables you to set both the flash sync speed and flash
aperture. The subject is properly exposed with the flash and the
background is exposed with the flash sync speed and aperture you
have set.
A-DEP : The result will be the same as using the <P> mode.
• If the flash sync speed is set faster than 1/90 sec. in the <Tv > or < M>
mode, it will be reset automatically to 1/90 sec.
•An external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite and the built-in flash cannot be used
together.
• Before attaching an EOS-dedicated Speedlite to the camera, push down the
built-in flash if it is popped up.
•
• When using the built-ih flash, stay at least 1 meter (3.3 ft) away from the
subject. Otherwise, part of the photo will look dark.
• When using the built-in flash, detach any hood attached to the lens. A lens
hood will partially obstruct the flash coverage.
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Using the Built-in Flash
Built-in Flash Range (With ef 35-80mm f/4-5.6 lens)
ISO
100 1 -4.2m/3.3-138« 1 -3m/3-3-9,9fl 1 -3m/3.3-9.9ft 1-2.1 m/3.3-69ft
400
Negative Film
1 - 8 4 m / 3.3 - 27 7 «
35 mm 80 mm
Reversal Film Negative Film Reversal Film
1.2-6m/3.9-19.8« 1 -6m/33- 198ft
1 -42m/33-13,8ft
<p> Red-Eye Reduction
When flash is used in a low-light environment, the subject's eyes may look
red in the photograph. “Red eye” happens when the light from the flash
reflects off the pupils of the eyes.
The camera’s red-eye reduction feature uses red-eye reduction lamp to
shine a gentle light into the subject’s eyes to narrow the pupil diameter or
iris. A smaller pupil reduces the chances of red eye from occurring. Red
eye reduction can be set in any picture-taking mode.
Press the «S» button.
• Check that the <<§>> icon appears
on the LCD panel.
• To cancel red-eye reduction, press
the <<§>> button again.
Pop up the built-in flash.
• When you press the shutter button
completely, the red-eye reduction
lamp will light and the picture will be
taken about 1 sec. later.
Red-eye reduction
lamp-on indicator
» The red-eye reduction lamp can also light while an external, EOS-dedicated
0
Speedlite (EX series) is attached to the camera
• Note that some subjects may be responsive to red-eye reduction while others may not be.
• The picture cannot be taken while the
red-eye reduction lamp is lit.
•
• Red-eye reduction can be effective only when the subject looks at the red-eye
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reduction lamp. Encourage the subject to look at the lamp
• To increase the effectiveness of red-eye reduction, make the room brighter or
move closer to the subject
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Reference Section
Exposure Warnings (Blinking Displays)
Command Dial Mode
P
Tv
Av
A-DEP
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Warning (Blinking)
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30” shutter speed and
lens’ maximum aperture
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1/2000 shutter speed and
lens’ minimum aperture
Lens’ maximum aperture
Lens’ minimum aperture
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30" shutter speed and
lens’ maximum aperture
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lens' minimum aperture
Description
The subject is too
dark.
The subject is too
bright.
The picture will be
underexposed.
The picture will be
overexposed.
The picture wili be
underexposed.
The picture will be
overexposed.
The desired depth
of field cannot be
obtained.
The subject is too
dark.
The subject is too
bright.
Countermeasures
Use fiash.
Attach a neutrai density
filter to the lens or use a
slower film.
Turn the Main Dial to set
a slower shutter speed.
Turn the Main Dial to set
a faster shutter speed.
Turn the Main Dial to set
a larger aperture.
Turn the Main Diai to set
a smailer aperture.
1) Move away from the
subject and try again.
2) With a zoom lens, use
the shortest focal
length.
Use flash. The result will
be the same as using the
mode.
<P>
Attach a neutral density
fitter to the lens or use a
slower film.
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Reference Section
Flash Sync Speeds and Flash Apertures
Command Dial Mode Sync Speed Rash Aperture
P
Tv
Av
M
' If the sync speed is set faster than 1/90 sec., it will be reset automatically to 1/90 sec.
The sync speed is set
automatically to 1/90 sec.
Any sync speed 1/90 sec. or
slower can be set manually.*
The sync speed is set automatically
within a range of 30” to 1/90 sec. to
match the flash aperture you set.
Any sync speed 1/90 sec. or
slower can be set manually.*
The flash aperture is set
automatically according to the TTL
program.
The flash aperture is set
automatically to match the sync
speed you set.
You set the flash aperture
manually.
AF Modes and Film Advance Modes
Film Advance Mode
Single
Continuous
The picture cannot be taken until
focus is achieved. When focus is
achieved, it also locks at the same
time. The evaluative metering’s
exposure reading is also locked.
(The exposure setting is retained
before the picture is taken.)
The same conditions as above
apply during continuous shooting
(at about 1 frame per second).
One-Shot AF Al Servo AF
Autofocusing continues to match
the subject’s movement. The
exposure setting is determined at
the moment of exposure.
The same conditions as above
apply during continuous shooting.
Autofocusing continues during
continuous shooting (at about 1
frame per second).
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Reference Section
Basic Photography Terms
Exposure
Exposure occurs when the film is exposed to light. Correct exposure is
attained when the film is exposed to a proper amount of light in accordance
with the film’s sensitivity to light. The correct exposure is adjusted with the
camera's shutter speed and aperture.
Shutter speed
The shutter speed is the length of time the camera’s shutter opens to
expose the film to the light coming through the lens. The shutter speed is
displayed on the camera’s LCD panel and in the viewfinder. It ranges from
30 to 1/2000 sec. and bulb.
Aperture
The aperture setting (f-number) indicates
the size of the aperture opening in the
lens. It is used to adjust the amount of
light striking the film. The aperture setting
is displayed on the camera’s LCD panel
and in the viewfinder. It can range
anywhere from 1.0 to 64, depending on
the lens attached to the camera.
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. Therefore, ISO 400 and higherspeed films are suited for low-light conditions. The ISO film speed is set in
accordance with standards set by the International Standards Organization
(ISO).
A film speed from 6 to 6400 can be set with the camera. The film speed is
displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder.
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Reference Section
Depth of field
This is the range where acceptable focus can be achieved in front of and
behind the point of optimum focus. The smaller the aperture (the larger the
f-number), the deeper the depth of field. And the larger the aperture (the
smaller the f-number), the shallower the depth of field.
The depth of field is affected as described below:
(1) A smaller aperture (a larger f-number) increases the depth of field.
... For example, f/8 obtains a greater depth of field than f/4.5.
(2) A lens with a shorter focal length increases the depth of field.
... A wide-angle lens obtains a deeper depth of field than a telephoto lens.
(3) A longer distance between the camera and subject increases the depth
of field.
(4) The depth of field behind the point of optimum focus is longer than the
depth of field in front of the point of optimum focus.
• Depth of field -
Point of optimum focus
1
Aperture set to f/2.
Aperture set to f/22.
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Troubleshooting Guide
If you have a problem with the camera, first refer to this Troubleshooting
Guide.
Problem
1. Nothing is
displayed
on the LCD
panel.
2. The shutter
does not
release.
3. The
photograph
is out of
focus.
4. be is
displayed
on the LCD
panel.
Probable Cause
The batteries are exhausted.
The batteries have been
installed incorrectly.
The film has not been loaded
correctly. (The frame No. is not
displayed on the LCD panel.)
Rewound film Is still in the
camera. (The frame counter
on the L(3d panel is blank.)
Focus has not been achieved.
(The in-focus indicator in the
viewfinder Is blinking.)
The focus mode switch on the
lens was set to MF (or M).
The shutter speed was too
slow to prevent blur caused
by camera shake.
The battery level is very low.
The camera is not operating
properly.
Replace the batteries with
new ones.
Install the batteries correctly.
Load the film correctly.
Take out the film cartridge
and load a new roll of film.
Press the shutter button
halfway until focus is achieved.
If focus still cannot be achieved,
set the focus mode switch on
the lens to
manually with the focusing ring.
Set the focus mode switch on
the lens to AF (Autofocus).
Press the shutter button gently
without shaking the camera or
use a faster shutter speed.
Replace the batteries with
new ones and check that be
has turned oft and that the
battery level Is displayed on
the LCD panel.
Press the shutter button
halfway, be should turn off
and the battery level icon
should be displayed.
* If be is still displayed after you
Solution Page
MF (or M) and focus
execute the above procedure, the
camera needs repair. Take it to
the nearest Canon Service Center.
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cover
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Major Accessories (Sold separately)
Grip CR-6CTP'
Grip GR-80TP enlarges the camera grip to
enhance holding ease It can also unfold as i
mini-tripod for self-timer or low-angle shots.
Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15
When attached to the camera, this eyepiece
extender extends the EOS camera’s eye relief
by 15 mm. The viewfinder magnification also
becomes 0.5x.
Dioptric Correction Lens E
The camera’s eyepiece lens is -1 diopter.
Attaching a dioptric correction lens E on the
eyepiece allows near- or far-sighted users to
see the viewfinder clearly without eyeglasses.
Ten dioptric correction lenses are available.
When choosing a dioptric correction lens,
attach it to the eyepiece and look through the
viewfinder to see if it suits your vision.
• The number on the dioptric correction lenses
indicates the diopter when it is attached to
the camera’s eyepiece. It is not the diopter of
the dioptric correction lens itself
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Remote Switch RS-60E3
Dedicated cable release for a tripod-mounted
camera. Ideal for close-up shots and bulb
exposures. Connects to the camera's remote
control jack
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Battery Pack BP-8
An external battery pack housing widelyavailable, size-AA batteries which can power
the camera in place of CR123 (or DL123A)
lithium batteries. Handy when lithium batteries
are not available
EOS-Dedicated EX-Series Speedlites
These include the high-output 380EX (Guide
No. 38 at ISO too in meters) and the compact
220EX (Guide No. 22 at ISO 100 in meters).
Either can be mounted on the camera’s hot
shoe.
Camera Case EH8-L and EH8-LL
Dedicated case which accommodates the
camera with any of the following lenses
attached:
EH8-L: EF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 III
EH8-LL; EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6
EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5 6 II
When using an external flash unit, an EOS-dedicated Speedlite is
recommended. Using a flash unit (equipped with electrical contacts on the hot
shoe toot), high-voltage flash unit, or flash accessories dedicated to a
different brand may result in camera misoperation or malfunction.
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Specifications
■ I vpe
Type„..,„,
.....
.................
........
35mm AF/AE single-lens reflex camera with focal-plane shutter, built-in
Picture size ....................
Compatible lenses
Lens mount
...........................
winder, and built-in flash. The QD model also has a quartz date back
.„,24 mm x 36 mm
...............
Canon EF lenses
Canon EF mount (Fully-electronic control)
■ Viowfincic;'
Type
....................................
Picture coverage._____
Magnification
Standard diopter
Focusing screen
Viewfinder information .........(T) Within the viewfinder screen
Mirror ............
■ Pxtjx.-pgre Ccx'jji.i
Metering system
Picture-taking modes
Camera-shake warning
Metering range..................
ISO Film Speed Range .
Exposure compensation
AE lock..,,,.,,
Multiple exposures .
......
.......
..................
....................
............ JTL metering at maximum aperture with a 6-zone SPC (silicon photocell)
....................
Eye-level pentaprism with roof mirror
^„..90% vertical & horizontal
.........
„..„O.Tx {with 50mm lens focused at infinity)
...........
-1 diopter (18 5mm eye relief)
Fixed, New Laser-matte screen
AF frames, partial metering circle
C?) Below viewfinder screen
Shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation amount, AE lock,
flash-ready indicator, flash-on icon, red-eye reduction icon, in-focus
(AF or MF) indicator
Quick-return half mirror (no vignetting with EF 600mm f/4L USM lens or
a shorter lens).
(Jj Evaluative metering (linked to 3 focusing points)
(1) Partial metering (Automatically set with AE lock, covering approx
9.5% of viewfinder screen,)
(3) Centerweighted averaging metering (Automatically set in manual
exposure mode)
.........
Jj) Program AE (shiftable), (2) Shutter speed-priority AE, (3) Aperture-priority
AE, 0 Depth-of-field AE, (5) Full Auto, (f) Four Programmed Image Control
modes (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports), (7) Autoflash exposure: TTL
program flash AE with EX-series Speedlites, TTL program flash AE with the
built-in flash, A-TTL program flash AE with EZ-series Speedlites, 0 Manual
........
In Basic Zone modes, the shutter speed display blinks (at 2 Hz) if it is
slower than the reciprocal of the lens focal length
EV 2-20 (at 20”C and normal humidity with a 50mm f/1,4 lens, ISO 100)
ISO 6-6400 (set automatically for DX-coded film within ISO 25-5000 in
one-third steps)
, Manual exposure compensation: ±2 stops in half stops
.
„,.0 Auto AE lock
Automatic AE lock when focus is achieved in the One-Shot AF and
evaluative metering modes
(2) With AE lock button (and shutter button)
AE locks for the area covered by the partial metering circle,
..„Up to 9 multiple exposures (cancels automatically after all multiple
exposures are taken)
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■Autofocus
AF control
.........................
Focusing points
AF working range
Focusing point selection ...Automatic
Focusing modes
AF-assist beam.................When necessary, the built-in AF-assist lamp lights automatically.
■Shutter
Type
.................................
Shutter speeds
Maximum flash sync
Shutter release
Self-timer
■Film Transport
Film loading......................Automatic with prewind system
Film advance
Film rewind
Film rewind noise level. ...Approx. 60 dB
■Built-in flash
Type..................................Retractable TTL auto flash (serially controlled)
Flash aperture
Flash sync speed
Flash metering..................Off-the-film TTL autoflash metering (linked to the 3 focusing points).
Flash range
Red-eye reduction
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TTL-CT-SIR with multiple BASIS
................
3 (I + I)
.............
EV 1.5-18 (at ISO 100)
...............
® One-Shot AF: AF locks when focus is achieved. Shutter can be
released only when focus is achieved.
(J) Al Focus AF: If the subject focused in the One-Shot AF mode starts
moving forward or back, the mode switches to Al Servo AF
automatically.
@ Manual focusing: Enabled by setting the lens’ focus mode switch to
MF (or M) and turning the focusing ring.
Vertical-travel, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically-
controlled.
30 to 1/2000 sec. (in half-stop increments) and bulb
.........
1/90 sec. (X-sync)
Soft-touch, electro-magnetic release.
Electronically-controlled for 10-sec. delay.
Automatic. ® Single-frame (D Continuous (Approx. 1 frame per sec. max.)
(3) Automatic at the end of the roll.
(D Midroll rewind enabled with Command Dial and midroll film rewind
button.
® Guide No. 12 / 39 (ISO 100 in m/ft)
© Recycling time Approx. 2 sec.
@ Flash coverage 28mm lens covered.
® In Full Auto and P modes: Automatically set by the TTL program.
(g) In the Av and manual modes: Manually set.
© In Tv mode: Automatically set to match the shutter speed.
.............
® In Full Auto and P modes: Automatically set to 1/90 sec.
(2) In Av mode: Automatically set within 30” to 1/90 sec. to match the
aperture.
@ In Tv and manual modes: Manually set to 1/90 sec. or slower in half
stop Increments.
With color negative film and f/1.4 lens:
ISO 100:1 -12 m / 3.3 - 40 ft ISO 400:1 - 24 m / 3.3 - 80 ft
............
Built-in red-eye reduction lamp can be enabled or disabled in all picture
taking modes. The shutter release is locked for approx. 1.25 sec.
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■Other Specifications
Flash contacts
External Speedlite compatibility ...Compatible with A-TTL and TTL autoflash systems.
Remote control
Power source...............................Two CR123A (or DL123A) lithium batteries.
Battery service life
Battery check...............................One of three battery levels Is displayed automatically when the
Dimensions (mm)
Weight (body only).......................345-g (QD: -t-15 g)
.............................
............................
.......................
........................
X-sync for direct connection on hot shoe.
2.5mm dia. temiinal provided for optional Remote Switch RS60E3.
Number of 24-exposure rolls with 50% flash use:
Approx. 25 rolls at 20 C Approx. 15 rolls at -10 C
Command Dial Is released from L.
145 (W) x 92 (H) x 61.9 (D)
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OPTIONAL BP-8 AA BATTERY PACK
Use the BP-8 AA Battery Pack if you want to use AA-size batteries. Either
AA-.size aikaiine (LR6) or AA-size Ni-Cd (KR15/51) batteries can be used.
Alkaline-manganese or Ni-Cd batteries are recommended. AA-size lithium
batteries should not be used ad they have a high voltage level rwhich can
damage the camera’s electronic circuits.
Nomenclature
open/close lever
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Battery installation
Turn the attachment knob in the
direction of the arrow and remove the
AA Battery Pack from the camera.
Slide the battery magazine lever to
open and remove the battery
compartment cover.
Insert the batteries as indicated on the
battery compartment, ensuring that the
positive and negative terminals of each
battery are oriented correctly.
Insert the battery’s negative terminal
first and slightly press the battery
pack’s negative contact while fitting in
the battery’s positive terminal.
Put on the battery compartment cover
and slide the battery compartment as
shown by the arrow to lock the cover.
The AA Battery Pack’s contact unit is
now housed in the camera’s battery
compartment. Put the camera’s battery
compartment cover in the storage
compartment in the AA Battery Pack’s
battery compartment.
Turn the attachment knob in the
direction of the arrow until it stops.
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Shooting Capacity in Rolls Using the AA Battery Pack
Shooting Capacity (Rolls) (Without Fiash)
Temperature
Normal temperature (+20'C)
Low temperature (-10’ C)
• Test data based on Canon’s Standard Test Method, using new batteries, a 35-80mm F4.5-5.6 ill lens and 24 exposure film.
• Autofocus operation or taking shots without fiim wiil reduce the overaii
shooting capacity.
lt is possible to remove the AA Battery Pack and use iithium batteries
0
(CR123A/DL123A). If you use lithium batteries, piease refer to page 16.
1. The AA Battery Pack is intended for use with LR6 AA-size alkaline-
41
manganese batteries or R15/51 AA-size Ni-Cd batteries only. No other
battery types should be used
2. Do not use different battery types together in the AA Battery Pack (such as
using aikaline-manganese and Ni-Cd batteries together).
3. When changing the batteries of the AA Battery Pack, change all four
batteries at the same time.
4. Be sure that the positive and negative terminals are oriented correctly to
prevent a short circuit.
AA-size atkaiine-
manganese batteries
too
5
AA-size Ni-Cd batteries
75
50
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Lens
Angle of view
Lens construction (elements/groups)
Min. aperture
Focusing distance range
Max. magnification (Wide/Tele)
Filter size and attachable quantity
Max. diameter x length
Weight
Hood (Sold separately)
' All specifications have been obtained through Canon's Standard Test Methods.
' Product specifications and physical appearance are subject to change without notice.
Diagonal extent
Vertical extent
Horizontal extent
EF 35-80mm
F/4-5.6 III
63' - 30' 60' 32
38* -17'
54* 25"
8/8
f/22-f/32 f/22-f/27
0.4 m - infinity
0.11/0.23X
52mm, 1
65 X 63.5 mm 65 X 63.8 mm
175 g 155 g
EW-54 II
EF 38-76mm
F/4.5-5.6
34" -18‘
50’ - 27‘
EF 80-200mm
F/4.5-5.6 11
6/6 10/7
0.58 m - infinity 1.5 m - infinity
0.08/0.15X
52mm, 1 52mm. 1
EW-54
0.65/0.16X
69 X 78.5 mm
30' -12'
ir-7
25" -10*
f/22-f/27
250 g
ET-54
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Index
Focusing Off-Center Subjects
Accessories...........................................61
AE Lock
..................................................
AF Modes and Film Advance Modes..57
AF-AssIst Lamp.....................................33
Al Focus AF
Aperture
Av Aperture-Priority AE
Autofocus failure (Switohing to Manual Focus)...48
i^DEP Automatic Depth-of-Field AE
Basic Zone
Batteries
Battery Service Life
be icon blinks..........................................7
Beeper, silencing
BP-8 AA Battery Pack (optional)
Built-In flash, using
Built-in Flash Range
Bulb exposure..................................... 50
Center-weighted averaged metering..34
A Close-up Mode
Command Dial
Continuous shooting............................34
Creative Zone
Date or Time
Depth of field
Evaluative metering
Exposure................................................58
Exposure compensation
Exposure Warnings (Blinking Displays).56
External EOS-dedicated Speedlites
Eyepiece cover
Feature Avallablftty Table
Rim
Flash Sync Speeds and Flash Apertures ...
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.....
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Installation
Level check......................................17
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Changing..........................................33
Imprinting.........................................32
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Midroll rewind ....
Setting film speed,......
Speed
Unloading
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a Full Auto Mode
Function Set Zone
45
Holding the Camera.....................................22
24
58
40
^ Landscape Mode
LCD panel....................................................12
44
Lens
Mounting and detaching
14
16
17
49
66
54
55
28
14
14
59
46
...
53
31
..21
-.52
..58
..20
Specifications
M Manual Exposure
Manual focusing
Wi Multiple Exposures
Nomenclature
One-Shot AF................................................34
P
and O, differences..................................37
Partial metering
^ Partial Metering Using AE Lock................45
# Portrait Mode............................................26
P
Program AE........................................... 36
Program shift
Programmed Image Control Modes
Quartz data battery replacement
Red-eye reduction
34
^ Self-timer
Shutter button
Complete pressing.................................19
Halfway pressing
Shutter speed
Tv Shutter-Speed Priority AE
6-sec. camera ON........................................37
Sports Mode
34
Strap, how to attach.....................................15
20
Taking a Portrait at Night with flash
Troubleshooting Guide
-57
Viewfinder tnformstton..................
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14
27
18
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48
51
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34
37
14
33
55
30
19
19
58
38
29
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60
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Ruies. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfui interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, inciuding interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment uniess otherwise
specified in the instructions. If such changes or modifications shouid be made,
you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to compiy with the iimits for a ciass B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Ruies. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmfui interference in a residentiai
instaiiation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference wiii not occur in a particuiar
instaiiation. If this equipment does cause harmfui interference to radio or
teievision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
foliowing measures:
• Reorient or reiocate the receiving antenna.
• increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing
equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Industry
Canada.
The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European
Community (EC)
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