Canon EOS 300X User Manual

English

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

The EOS REBEL T2 (DATE) / 300X (DATE) 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 usercontrolled shooting modes. Read this Instruction manual and familiarize yourself with your new camera before taking pictures.

Also read “Handling Cautions” on page 4 to prevent camera malfunction and damage.

Before Using Your Camera

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

• EOS cameras have a lens mount for dedicated operation (autofocusing, exposure control, etc.) with Canon EF lenses. Using a non-Canon EF lens with an EOS camera may not result in proper camera or lens operation. Note that the warranty does not cover any camera malfunction or damage occurring with the use of non-Canon products.

Conventions Used in this Instruction manual

• The <l> icon indicates the Main Dial.

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

• Reference page numbers are indicated by (p.∗∗).

symbol indicates that the respective feature can be

• The

★

used only in Creative Zone modes (T, R, E, W, Q).

• The camera control icons and markings used in this booklet correspond to the actual icons and markings found on the camera.

• The (˜) and (∫) icons indicate that the respective function remains in effect for 4 and 6 sec. respectively after the button is released.

Contents

Conventions Used in this Instruction manual .....................2

Handling Cautions ..............................................................4

Nomenclature .....................................................................6

Before You Start 11

Installing the Batteries ......................................................11

Checking the Battery Level ..............................................12

Mounting and Detaching a Lens.......................................13

How the Shutter Button Works .........................................14

=Loading and Unloading Film ........................................15

¢Midroll Rewind......................................................16

Fully Automatic Shooting 17

Since everything is automatic, all you do is press the shutter button.

User-Controlled Shooting 27

You can set the desired shutter speed or aperture value to obtain the exposure you want. You take control of the camera.

Reference 49

Symbols

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

The Note symbol gives supplemental information.

Handling Cautions

Camera Care and Storage

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

• The camera is not waterproof and should not be used in wet conditions or underwater. If the camera gets wet, take it to your nearest Canon dealer as soon as possible. If small amounts of water splash onto the camera, wipe it with a clean dry cloth. If the camera is exposed to salty air, wipe it thoroughly with a slightly damp cloth.

• 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.

• The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to disassemble the camera.

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

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

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

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

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

• If the camera has not been used for a prolonged period or if you will use the camera for an important event, check the operation of all the camera controls or take the camera to your nearest Canon Service Center.

LCD Displays

By their nature, LCD displays react more slowly at low temperatures, and may appear dark at high temperatures. The display will return to normal at room temperature.

Batteries

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

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

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

How Low Battery Levels Affect Camera Operation

On the LCD panel, if the <π> icon blinks or it is not displayed, a proper exposure can still be obtained as long as the shutter releases. However, when the battery level is low, film advance and auto rewind might stop midway or not work at all and <π> icon may blink on the LCD panel. After the batteries are replaced with new ones, film advance will be possible and film rewind can resume by pressing the <¢> button.

Lens Electrical Contacts

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

Contacts

Nomenclature

<^> Film advance mode / Self-timer/*Remote control button (p.32/23/24)

<l> Main Dial

Shutter button (p.14)

Built-in flash / AF-assist beam (p.44/19)

Flash-sync contact

Hot shoe

Mode Dial (p.10)

Strap mount (p.7

)

Lens release button (p.

13)

Remote control terminal**

Depth-of-field preview button(p.

42)

Focus mode switch (p.

13)

Zooming ring

Focusing ring (p.

31)

Body cap (p.13)

*Remote control sensor / Self-timer

/ *Remote control lamp (

p.24/23/24)

<M> Flash button (p.44)

Grip / Battery compartment (p.11)

Red-eye reduction lamp (p.22)

<£> Film plane mark

• Reference page numbers are indicated by (p.∗∗).

*DATE Model only

For Remote Switch RS-60E3 (sold

separately).

Eyecup (p.26)

Viewfinder eyepiece

Film check window

Battery compartment cover (p.11)

Guide hole

<6> LCD panel illumination button

<\> Function button (

p.22, 25, 26, 40, 42, 43, 44, 47

)

<4>

AF mode/*SET button(p.28/26)

AF point selection keys (p.29)

Back cover

Battery compartment cover release lever (

p.11)

Tr ipod socket

<j> AE lock/FE lock button (

p.41/46)

LCD panel (

p.8)

<3> AF point selection button (

p.29)

Back cover release lever (

p.15)



Aperture set/Exposure

compensation button (

p.37/39)

<¢> Midroll rewind button (

p.16)

Attaching the Strap

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

• The eyepiece cover is also attached to the

strap. (p.24)

Eyepiece cover

Nomenclature

Shooting mode icon

ISO film speed

Shutter speed ISO film speed Date FE lock

Battery level mark

AF Mode

One-Shot AF

AI Focus AF AI Servo AF

Exposure level indicator

Exposure compensation amount AEB level Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator Film transport indicator

<=> Film mark

<>> Function pointer

<?> Manual focus

Multiple exposures

AEB

Custom Function

Red-eye reduction

Beeper

Safety release lock

Date

Film advance mode



<J>Single frame



<H> Continuous

shooting



<´> Self-timer/

Remote control

Aperture value Red-eye reduction setting AEB amount Date

Frame counter Multiple-exposure setting Self-timer operation Remote control operation

Custom Function icon

Non-DATE Model

DATE

Model

LCD Panel

• Pressing the <6> button

illuminates the LCD panel.

• The actual display will show only the applicable items.

Viewfinder Information

AF points (7)

Superimposed display

<j> AE lock / FE lock

AEB in progress

<M> Flash-ready

Improper FE lock warning

|> *High-speed sync

(FP flash)

Aperture value

Focusing screen

<n>

Focus confirmation light

Exposure level indicator

Exposure compensation amount

AEB level Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator

Shutter speed FE lock

Remove the eyecup, then slide the dioptric adjustment lever left or right until the AF points in the viewfinder look sharp.

*With an EX-series Speedlite.

OFF

Full Auto

Nomenclature

Mode Dial

The dial is divided into two zones.

1 Basic Zone

Fully automatic mode where the camera takes care of everything.

Y : Full Auto (p.18) Basically, all you do is point and shoot.

Image Zone (p.20) Fully automatic modes for a particular subject.

U : Portrait I : Landscape O : Close-up P : Sports A : Night Portrait S : Flash off

2 Creative Zone

Semi-automatic and manual modes enable you to take control of the camera to obtain the desired result.

T : Program AE (p.33) R : Shutter-priority AE

(p.35)

E : Aperture-priority AE

(p.36)

W : Manual exposure

(p.37)

Q : Automatic Depth-of-

field AE (p.38)

3 : : OFF

Before You Start

Installing the Batteries

∗ Batteries are not included in camera body only (not kit) sold in North

America. Obtain batteries separately.

The camera uses two CR2 lithium batteries.

For places where CR2 batteries may not be easily available, take spare batteries with you. Also carry spare batteries for extended shooting sessions.

Open the battery compartment

cover.

Slide the release lever in the

•

direction shown by the arrow in the diagram, and open the cover.

Install the batteries.

Make sure the battery contacts (+

•

and –) are properly oriented as shown. Do not mix old and new batteries.

•

Close the battery compartment

cover.

Press the cover until it snaps shut.

•

The date and time must be set.

•

See page 26. (DATE Model only)

Checking the Battery Level

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

Turn the Mode Dial to a shooting mode.

The camera will then turn on and the

•

LCD panel will display one of the following battery level mark:

: Battery level OK.

: The battery level is low. Keep

spare batteries handy.

: The batteries will soon be

completely exhausted.

: Replace the batteries.

Battery Life (With 24-ex. rolls)

Temperature 0% Flash Use 50% Flash Use 100% Flash Use

At 20˚C 54 rolls 23 rolls 16 rolls

At –10˚C 35 rolls 16 rolls 11 rolls

• The battery life shown above is based on Canon’s testing conditions with new batteries.

• If nothing is displayed on the LCD panel, the batteries may have been installed incorrectly. Take out the batteries and install correctly.

• If you often press the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period or just autofocus without taking a picture, the battery life will be affected.

• When not using the camera, set the Mode Dial to <

:>.

Mounting and Detaching a Lens

Mounting a Lens

Remove the caps.

Remove the rear lens cap and the

•

camera body cap.

Mount the lens.

Align the red dots on the lens and

•

camera and turn the lens as shown

Red dots

Detaching the Lens

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

•<AF> stands for “Auto Focus,” and <MF> stands for “Manual Focus.”

• An EF-S lens cannot be attached to the camera.

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>, autofocus will not operate.

Remove the front lens cap.

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

Turn the lens until it stops, then

•

detach it.

How the Shutter Button Works

The shutter button has two stages. You can press it down halfway or fully. The two levels of shutter button operation are as follows:

When it is pressed halfway:

Pressing the shutter button down

•

halfway activates autofocusing (AF), and also activates the automatic exposure (AE) mechanism and sets the shutter speed and aperture value. The exposure (the combination of

•

shutter speed and aperture value) appears on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder (˜).

When it is pressed fully:

The shutter is released to take the

•

picture and the film advances by one frame.

If an Extender (optional) is used and the maximum aperture (the lowest f/number) of the lens becomes smaller than f/5.6, autofocusing will not operate. For details, refer to the extender's instructions.

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.

· Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand, and press your both elbows lightly against your body.

· Hold the lens at the bottom with your left hand.

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

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

• Use your finger tip 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. With DX-coded film, the camera automatically sets the film’s ISO speed. Then each time a picture is taken, one frame of film is rewound back into the film cartridge. The frame counter shows always number of shots remaining.

Turn the Mode Dial to any

setting except <:>.

Open the back cover.

Slide down the back cover release

•

lever and open the back.

Insert the film cartridge at a

slight angle.

Align the film leader edge with

the <§> mark.

Hold down the film cartridge while

•

pulling out the film leader. If you pull out the film leader too much, rewind it back into the film

Wrong

cartridge.

Close the back cover.

Close the back cover until it snaps

•

shut.

s Film prewind will start and there will

be a shutter-release sound about 10 sec. later. The <=> icon and frame count will also be displayed on the LCD panel.

s During the film prewind, the ISO

speed will be displayed on the LCD panel.

=Loading and Unloading Film

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

• In hot and humid environments, do not remove the film packaging until you are ready to load the film.

• Infrared film cannot be used with this camera.

If the film is not loaded properly, the <=> icon will blink on the LCD panel and the shutter will not work. Reload the film cartridge properly.

Unloading Film

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

After the film is rewound, there will be a shutter-release sound. Check that the <=> icon is blinking on the LCD panel, then open the back cover and take out the film cartridge.

¢Midroll Rewind

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

Press the <¢> button.

s Film rewind will begin.

Make sure the <=> icon is

•

blinking, then take out film cartridge.

If you take out the film cartridge in midroll without rewinding the film and then load a new roll of film and press the shutter button completely, the new film will only rewind into the cartridge. Before loading a new roll of film in this case, close the camera back and press the shutter button.

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