Canon EOS 300X User Manual

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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.

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Contents

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

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

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

Before You Start 11

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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

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

User-Controlled Shooting 27

3

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.

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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.

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• 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

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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.∗∗).

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*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)

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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

4

strap. (p.24)

Eyepiece cover

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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

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• 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.

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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

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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

1

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.

2

1

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

1

cover.

Slide the release lever in the

•

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

Install the batteries.

2

Make sure the battery contacts (+

•

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

•

Close the battery compartment

3

cover.

Press the cover until it snaps shut.

•

The date and time must be set.

•

See page 26. (DATE Model only)

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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 <

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:>.

Mounting and Detaching a Lens

Mounting a Lens

Remove the caps.

1

Remove the rear lens cap and the

•

camera body cap.

Mount the lens.

2

Align the red dots on the lens and

•

camera and turn the lens as shown

Red dots

1

2

Detaching the Lens

3

• 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.

1

2

1

by the arrow until it snaps in place.

On the lens, set the focus mode

3

switch to <AF>.

If the focus mode switch is set to

•

<MF>, autofocus will not operate.

Remove the front lens cap.

4

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

Turn the lens until it stops, then

•

detach it.

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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.

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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. 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

1

setting except <:>.

Open the back cover.

2

Slide down the back cover release

•

lever and open the back.

Insert the film cartridge at a

3

slight angle.

Align the film leader edge with

4

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.

5

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.

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=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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Fully Automatic Shooting

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YFull Auto Mode ......................................................18

AF-Assist beam with the Built-in Flash .................19

Programmed Image Control Modes ...........................20

UPortrait / ILandscape / OClose-up /

PSports / ANight Portrait / SFlash off

FUsing Red-eye Reduction .....................................22

q Self-timer Operation..............................................23

K Wireless Remote Control

Using the Eyepiece Cover..........................................24

;Imprinting the Date or Time

This section explains how to use the camera's Basic Zone modes
<Y> <U> <I> <O> <P> <A> <S> on the Mode Dial for
quick and easy shooting. Each Basic Zone mode suits a particular
subject. The film advance mode, flash, and other functions are set
automatically. You just press the shutter button.

(DATE Model only)...........24

(DATE Model only).....25

Turn the Mode Dial to <Y>, <U>,
<I>, <O>, <P>, <A> or <S>.

• The picture-taking procedure is the same

as with the “<Y> Full Auto mode” on
page 18.

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YFull Auto Mode

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

Turn the Mode Dial to <Y>.

1

Aim any of the AF points on the

2

subject.

Out of the seven AF points, the one

•

covering the closest subject is
selected automatically to achieve
focus.

AF point

Focus the subject.

3

Press the shutter button halfway to

•

focus.

s When focus is achieved, the AF

point mark and focus confirmation
light <n> in the viewfinder will

Shutter speed

Aperture value

Focus
confirmation
light

flash.

s When necessary, the built-in flash

will pop up automatically.

Check the exposure setting.

4

s The shutter speed and aperture

value will be set automatically and
displayed in the viewfinder and on
the LCD panel.

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Take the picture.

5

Compose the shot and press the

•

shutter button fully.

• If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zooming
ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus.

• If the built-in flash’s pop-up operation is obstructed, the <π> icon
will blink on the LCD panel. Press the shutter button halfway to
resolve the problem.

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

• If the focus confirmation light <n> blinks, the picture cannot be
taken. (p.30)

• If multiple AF point marks will light, it means that all of them have
achieved focus at the respective points.

• In the Basic Zone modes (except <I> <P> <S> ), the built-in
flash will pop up and fire automatically in low-light or backlit
conditions. To retract the flash, push it back down.

• If you want to use a certain AF point to focus, set the Mode Dial to
<T> and select the AF point manually. (p.29)

AF-Assist beam with the Built-in Flash

Under low-light conditions, the built-in flash fires a brief burst of
flashes when you press the shutter button halfway. This is to
illuminate the subject to enable easier autofocusing.

• The AF-assist beam does not function in the <I><P><S>
modes.

• The AF-assist beam is effective up to about 4 meters/13.1 feet.

• In the Creative Zone modes when the built-in flash is popped up
with the <M> button, the AF-assist beam may be emitted.

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Programmed Image Control Modes

Select a shooting mode to suit the target subject, and the camera
will be set to obtain the best results.

Portrait

U

This mode blurs the background to make
the human subject stand out.

• Holding down the shutter button executes
continuous shooting.

•To improve the background blur, use a
telephoto lens and fill the frame with the
subject or have the subject stand farther away
from the background.

Landscape

I

This is for wide scenic views, night scenes,
etc.

• Using a wide-angle lens will further enhance
the depth and breadth of the picture.

Close-up

O

Use this mode to take close-up shots of
flowers, insects, etc.

• As much as possible, focus the subject at the
lens’ closest focusing distance.

•To obtain a larger magnification, use the
telephoto end of a zoom lens.

A blinking shutter speed indicates that the shutter speed is too slow
to prevent a blurred picture due to camera shake. Be careful to hold
the camera steady and press the shutter button smoothly, or use a
tripod. (The shutter speed indicator still blinks when you use a
tripod, but camera shake will not be a problem.)

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Sports

P

This is for fast-moving subjects when you
want to freeze the action.

• The camera will first track the subject with the
center AF point. Focus tracking will then
continue with any of the seven AF points
covering the subject. When focus is achieved,
the beeper will sound softly.

• While you hold down the shutter button,
focusing will continue for continuous shooting.

• Using a telephoto lens and ISO 400 or higher
speed film is recommended.

Night Portrait

A

This mode is for taking pictures of people at
twilight or at night. The flash illuminates the
subject while a slow sync speed obtains a
natural-looking exposure of the background.

• If you want to photograph only a night scene
(without people), use the <I> mode
instead.

•Tell the subject to keep still even after the
flash fires.

Use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

Flash off

S

You can disable the flash when you do not
want it to fire.

• The built-in flash or any external Speedlite will
not fire.

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F

Using Red-eye Reduction

When flash is used in a low-light environment, the subject’s eyes
may come out red in the photograph. To reduce this “Red eye” the
red-eye reduction lamp shines a light into the subject’s eyes before
the flash is fired. Red-eye reduction works in all shooting modes
except <I> <P> <S>.

Move the <>>arrow to the

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<F>

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Turn the <l> dial to set “ ”

2

on the LCD panel.

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• When you press the shutter button
halfway, the red-eye reduction lamp-on
indicator will appear in viewfinder and
on the LCD panel.

• Red-eye reduction will not work unless
the subject looks at the red-eye reduction
lamp. Tell the subject to look at the lamp.

• For maximum effectiveness, press the shutter button fully after the
red-eye reduction lamp turns off (after 1.5 sec.).

•You can take a picture even while the red-eye reduction lamp is lit.

• The effectiveness of red-eye reduction varies depending on the
subject.

•To further increase the effectiveness of red-eye reduction, go to a
brighter environment or move closer to the subject.

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(with the built-in flash)

icon on the LCD panel.

Look at the LCD panel and press
the <\> button to move the
arrow. (∫)

Press the shutter button halfway to
return to normal camera operation.
To cancel red-eye reduction, set
“” on the LCD panel.

Red-eye reduction

lamp-on indicator

qSelf-timer Operation

You can use self-timer in any Basic mode or Creative mode. We
recommend using a tripod when you use the self-timer.

Press the <^> button.

1

While looking at the LCD panel,

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press the <^> button to select
<´>.

Take the picture.

2

The picture-taking procedure is the

•

same as with the <Y> Full Auto
mode on page 18.
Look through the viewfinder and

•

press the shutter button fully to
start the self-timer.

s The picture will be taken about 10

sec. later.
First 8 sec.: Self-timer lamp blinks

Final 2 sec.: Self-timer lamp blinks

s During the self-timer operation, the

LCD panel counts down the
seconds until the picture is taken.

Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter
button to start the self-timer. Doing so prevents the camera from
focusing on the subject.

•To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the <^> button.

• When using the self-timer to take a picture of only yourself, first
lock the focus (p.30) on an object at the same distance where you
will be in the picture.

slowly.

quickly.

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Wireless Remote Control

With Remote Controller RC-5 (optional), wireless operation is
possible up to 5 m/16.4 ft away from the front of the camera.

Press the <^> button.

1

While looking at the LCD panel,

•

press the <^> button to select
<´>.

Take the picture.

2

Point the controller toward the

•

camera’s remote control sensor
and press the transmit button.

Remote control sensor

Certain types of fluorescent lights might cause the remote control
operation to work improperly. Place the camera away from any
fluorescent lights as far as possible.

If you set <´> and do nothing for four minutes, the remote control
mode will be canceled automatically to save battery power.

s Taken about 2 sec. later.

The indicator will be the same as

•

during the last 2 sec. of the self-timer.

(DATE Model only)

Using the Eyepiece Cover

During self-timer or remote control operation when your eye does
not cover the viewfinder eyepiece, stray light may enter the
eyepiece and affect the exposure when the picture is taken. To
prevent this, use the eyepiece cover to cover the eyepiece. (p.7)

Remove the eyecup from the

1

eyepiece.

Attach the eyepiece cover.

2

Slide the eyepiece cover down into

•

the eyepiece groove to attach it.

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Imprinting the Date or Time

The camera has a date feature with
an automatic calendar to 2099. It
can imprint the date or time on the
photograph as shown in the left
photo.
The date or time can be imprinted in
any shooting mode.

Date position

Move the <>> arrow to <;>.

1

Look at the LCD panel and press

•

the <\>button. (∫)
If the date and time has not been

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set, “
panel. See page 26 to set the date
and time.

Select the date format.

2

Turn the <l> dial.

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s The date format will change in the

following loop:

Year, month, day Month, day, year Day, month, year

Blank Day, hour, minute

(DATE Model only)

will blink on the LCD

”

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Imprinting the Date or Time

Setting the Date and Time

Move the <>> arrow to <;>.

1

Select the digit to be set.

2

Press the <[>button.

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The digit selection will change in

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the following sequence: year,
month, day, hour, minute, “ ”.

Set the correct number.

3

Turn the <l> dial.

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Repeat steps 2and 3until all the

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date and time digits are set correctly.

Finalize the date and time setting.

4

Keep pressing the <[> button

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until no digits are blinking.
If you press the <[> button

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while “ ” is blinking, 0 sec. will be
set.

If a picture is taken while the date and time are blinking, the date
and time will not be imprinted on that picture.

The date and time setting can be retained for about 10 min. after
the camera’s batteries are removed.

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n

e

Selecting the AF mode................................................28

3Selecting the AF point............................................29

Focus Lock ............................................................30

When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) ..................31

Selecting the Film Advance Mode .........................32

H

Metering Modes...........................................................32

T Program AE ............................................................33

R Shutter-Priority AE ................................................35

E Aperture-Priority AE .............................................36

W Manual Exposure ...................................................37

Q

Automatic

∑Exposure Compensation.....................................39

LAuto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ..........................40

jAE Lock ..................................................................41

<Multiple Exposures................................................42

Depth-of-Field preview ................................................42

D Setting the ISO Film Speed.................................43

8Beeper Setting........................................................43

7Safety Release Lock ..............................................44

Using the Built-in Flash ...............................................44

5Setting Custom Functions ...................................47

Depth-of-Field AE..............................38

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

★ next to the page title indicates that

•A
the feature is available only in Creative
Zone modes.

3

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Selecting the AF mode

The AF mode is the AF operation method. Three AF modes are
provided: ONE SHOT (One-Shot AF), AI FOCUS (AI Focus AF),
and AI SERVO (AI Servo AF).

★

Select the AF mode.

Press the <4> button (∫) and

•

turn the <l> dial.

ONE SHOT (One-Shot AF)

For still subjects. When you press the shutter button halfway, the AF
focuses once.

s When focus is achieved, the AF point achieving focus flashes in red and the

focus confirmation light <n> in the viewfinder lights. The exposure is also set.

AI FOCUS (AI Focus AF)

This mode switches the AF mode automatically to One-Shot AF or AI
Servo AF depending on whether the subject is still or moving.

Ideal for moving subjects whose distance from the camera keeps changing.

•

The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken.

•

AI SERVO (AI Servo AF)

For moving subjects. While you hold down the shutter button, the
camera continues to focus the subject approaching or moving away
from the camera.

Ideal for moving subjects whose distance from the camera keeps changing.

•

The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken.

•

The beeper will not sound when focus is achieved.

•

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3Selecting the AF point

The AF point is used for focusing. The AF point can be selected
automatically by the camera or manually by you. In the Basic Zone
modes and <Q> mode, the AF point selection is automatic only.
In the <T> <R> <E> <W> modes, the AF point can be
selected either automatically or manually.

• Automatic AF point Selection

The camera selects the AF point automatically according to
situation.

• Manual AF point Selection

You can select any of the seven AF points manually. This is best
when you want to be sure to focus on a particular subject, or to
compose a particular shot quickly.

Press the <3> button. (∫)

1

s The currently-selected AF point will

Select the desired AF point.

2

•

•

Select with cross keys

Automatic selection

selection

Automatic

Automatic selection

selection

Automatic

•

•

•

★

light.

While looking at the AF point on the
LCD panel or in the viewfinder,
press the cross keys to select the
desired AF point.
To select a horizontal AF point,
press the left or right cross key. To
select a vertical AF point, press the
top or bottom cross key.
You can also turn the <l> dial to
select an AF point.
If all the AF points light, automatic
AF point selection will be set.
Press the shutter button halfway to
return to shooting.

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3Selecting the AF point

Focus Lock

After achieving focus, you can lock the focus on a subject and
recompose the shot. This is called “focus lock.”

• If focus has not been achieved, the focus confirmation light <n>

in the viewfinder will blink. In this case, you cannot take a picture
even when you press the shutter button fully. Recompose the shot
and focus again or see “When Autofocus Fails” (p.31).

• If you use an external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite and focus cannot
be achieved with the AF-assist beam, select the center AF point.

• Focus lock also works in the Basic Zone modes (except <P>).
Just start from step

30

2 above.

★

Select the desired AF point.

1

Focus the subject.

2

Aim the AF point on the subject,

•

then press the shutter button
halfway.

Keep pressing the shutter

3

button halfway and recompose
the picture as desired.

Take the picture.

4

When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)

Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light
<n> blinks) with certain subjects such as the following:

Difficult Subjects for Autofocusing

• Low-contrast subjects.
Example: Blue sky, flat surface with a solid color.

• Subjects in very low light.

• Extremely backlit or reflective subjects.
Example: Automobile with a strong reflection.

• Overlapping near and far objects.
Example: Animal behind bars in a cage.

• Subjects having a repetitive pattern.
Example: Personal computer keyboard, windows on a building, etc.

In such cases, do one of the following:
(1) Focus lock an object at the same distance as the subject and

recompose.

(2) Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF> and focus manually.

? Manual Focusing

Set the lens focus mode switch

1

to <

>.

MF

Focus the subject.

2

Focus by turning the lens focusing

•

ring until the subject is in focus in
the viewfinder.

Focus ring

If you hold down the shutter button halfway while focusing
manually, the active AF point mark and the focus confirmation light
<n> will light when focus is achieved.

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H

Selecting the Film Advance Mode

Two film advance modes are provided: single-frame and continuous
shooting (Max. 3 frames per sec.).

★

Press the <^> button.

Look at the LCD panel and press

•

the <^>button.

: Single frame:

J

A single picture will be taken when you press the shutter button all
the way.

H : Continuous shooting

Continuous shots will be taken while you hold down the shutter
button all the way.

´ : Self-timer/Remote control

Metering Modes

The camera has three metering modes: Evaluative, partial, and
center-weighted average metering.

Evaluative metering

This is the camera’s standard metering mode suited for
most shooting including backlit conditions. Based on the
subject’s position in the viewfinder, brightness, background,
front or back lighting conditions, etc., the camera always
calculates the proper exposure for the subject.

Partial metering

This mode is set automatically when AE lock is used in
a Creative Zone mode. It is effective for backlit subjects
when there is a strong light behind the subject. The
viewfinder center covering about 9.5% of the viewfinder
area is used for metering. The partial metering area is
shown on the left.

Center-weighted average metering

This is set automatically in the <W> mode. The
metering is weighted at the center and then averaged
for the entire scene.

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T Program AE

Like the <Y> (Full Auto) mode,
this is a general-purpose mode to
make picture-taking easy. It sets
the shutter speed and aperture
value automatically to suit the
subject’s brightness.

∗ <T> stands for Program.
∗ “AE” stands for auto exposure.

Turn the Mode Dial to <T>.

1

AF point

Shutter speed

Aperture value

Focus the subject.

2

Move the AF point over the subject

•

and press the shutter button
halfway.

Check the display.

3

s The shutter speed and aperture

value are set automatically and
displayed in the viewfinder and on
the LCD panel.
If the shutter speed and aperture

•

value do not blink, a correct
exposure will be obtained.

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T Program AE

Take the picture.

4

Compose the shot and press the

•

shutter button fully.

• If “ ” and the maximum aperture value blink, it
indicates underexposure. Use flash.

• If “ ” and the minimum aperture value blink, it
indicates overexposure. Use an ND filter to reduce
the light entering the lens.

The Difference Between <T> and <Y>

• The shutter speed and aperture value are set in the same way in
both modes.

• The following features can be used in the <T> mode, but not in
the <Y> mode.

· Manual selection of AF mode
and AF point

· Film advance mode selection

· Program shift

· Exposure compensation

· AEB

· Custom Function

About Program Shift

• In the Program AE mode, you can freely change the shutter speed
and aperture value combination (program) set by the camera while
retaining the same exposure. This is called program shift.

•To shift the program, press the shutter button halfway and turn the
<l> dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture value is
displayed.

• Program shift is canceled automatically after the picture is taken.

• Program shift cannot be set when the built-in flash is used.

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· Depth-of-field preview

·

AE/FE lock with the <j> button

· Multiple exposures

· Built-in flash manual firing and
flash OFF

· High-speed sync
(with EX-series Speedlites)

R Shutter-Priority AE

In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera sets the
aperture value automatically to suit the subject brightness. A fast
shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject and a
slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of
motion.

∗ <R> stands for Time value which is the shutter speed.

Turn the Mode Dial to <R>.

1

Select the desired shutter

2

speed.

Turn the <l> dial.

•

The shutter speed can be set in

•

half-stop increments.

Focus the subject.

3

s The aperture value is set

automatically.

Check the viewfinder display

4

and take the picture.

If the aperture value display is not

•

blinking, a correct exposure will be
obtained.

• If the maximum aperture value blinks, it indicates

underexposure. Turn the <l> dial to set a
slower shutter speed until the blinking stops.

• If the minimum aperture value blinks, it indicates

overexposure. Turn the <l> dial to set a faster
shutter speed until the blinking stops.

Shutter Speed Display

The shutter speeds from “ ” to “ ” indicate the denominator of
the fractional shutter speed. For example, “ ” indicates 1/125
sec. Also, “ ” indicates 0.7 sec, and “ ” indicates 15 sec.

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E Aperture-Priority AE

In this mode, you set the desired aperture value and the camera sets
the shutter speed automatically to suit the subject brightness.
The larger the aperture value (smaller aperture), the wider the depth of
field (range of acceptable focus) will be. Vice versa, the smaller the
aperture value (larger aperture), the narrower the depth of field will be.

∗ <E> stands for aperture value.

Turn the Mode Dial to <E>.

1

Select the desired aperture

2

value.

Turn the <l> dial.

•

The aperture value can be set in

•

half-stop increments.

Focus the subject.

3

s The shutter speed is set

automatically.

Check the viewfinder display

4

and take the picture.

If the shutter speed display does

•

not blink, a correct exposure will be
obtained.

•

If the slowest shutter speed blinks, it indicates
underexposure. In such a case, turn the <
to set a larger aperture value (smaller f/number)
until the shutter speed display stops blinking.

• If the fastest shutter speed blinks, it indicates

overexposure. In such a case, turn the <l> dial
to set a smaller aperture value (larger f/number)
until the shutter speed display stops blinking.

Aperture Value Display

The larger the f/number, the smaller the diaphragm will be. The
aperture value display will differ depending on the lens. When no lens
is attached to the camera, “ ” will be display for the aperture value.

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l

> dial

W Manual Exposure

In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture value as
desired. To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level
indicator in the viewfinder. This method is called manual exposure.
In the <W> mode, the center-weighted average metering will be set
automatically.

∗ <W> stands for Manual.

Turn the Mode Dial to <W>.

1

Standard exposure index

Exposure level mark

• If the exposure level mark <v> blinks at the <o> or <t> level,

it indicates that the difference between the standard exposure
exceeds +/–3 stops.

About Bulb Exposures

• If you keep turning the <l> dial counterclockwise,

appear to indicate bulb. The exposure will continue for as long as
you hold down the shutter button completely. With Remote
Controller RC-5, when you press the transmit button, the exposure
will start 2 sec. later. To stop the exposure, press the button again.

•With a new set of batteries, a bulb exposure can last up to 4
hours long at 20˚C.

Focus the subject.

2

s The exposure setting will be

displayed.
The exposure level mark <v>

•

indicates how close the exposure
level is to the correct exposure.

Determine the exposure.

3

To set the shutter speed, turn the

•

<l> dial.
To set the aperture value, hold

•

down the <∑> button and turn
the <l> dial.

Take the picture.

4

“”

will

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Q Automatic Depth-of-Field AE

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 7 AF points to detect the nearest and farthest
subjects to be in focus.

∗ <Q> stands for Auto-depth of field.

Turn the Mode Dial to <Q>.

1

Focus the subject.

2

Move the AF point over the subject

•

and press the shutter button
halfway.
Focus is achieved at all the AF

•

point marks that light.

Take the picture.

3

The <Q> mode cannot be used if the lens’ focus mode switch is
set to <

MF>. The result will be the same as using the <T> mode.

• If the aperture value 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 shooting mode, you cannot freely change the shutter speed
and aperture value. If the camera sets a slow shutter speed, hold
the camera steady or use a tripod.

• Regardless of the AF mode setting, ONE-SHOT AF will take effect.

• If flash is used, the result will be the same as using flash in the
<T> mode.

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∑Exposure Compensation

Exposure level mark

Increased
exposure

Standard exposure index

Decreased
exposure

Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera’s standard
exposure setting. You can make the picture look lighter (increased
exposure) or darker (decreased exposure). The exposure
compensation amount can be set up to +/–3 stops in half-stop
increments.

Turn the Mode Dial to a Creative

1

Zone mode except <W>.

Check the exposure setting.

2

Press the shutter button halfway

•

and check the display.

Set the exposure compensation

3

amount.

Hold down the <∑> button and

•

turn the <l> dial.
To cancel the exposure

•

compensation, set the exposure
compensation amount to <~>.

Take the picture.

4

• The exposure compensation amount set is retained even after the

Mode Dial is set to <:>.

• The exposure compensation amount is canceled automatically
when you turn the Mode Dial to a Basic Zone mode.

• Assuming that a shutter speed of 1/125 sec. and an aperture
value of f/5.6 will give a correct exposure, setting the exposure
compensation amount to plus or minus 1 stop will change the
shutter speed or aperture value as follows:

Shutter speed 250 ← 125 → 60
Aperture value 8.0 ← 5.6 → 4.0

–1 stop ← 0 → +1 stop

★

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LAuto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)

With AEB, the camera automatically changes the exposure within the set
range (up to +/

AEB range

standard exposure

decreased exposure

increased exposure

40

–

3 stops in 1/2-stop increments) for three successive frames.

AEB amount

• During AEB shooting, the <>> arrow will appear next to the
<L> icon and the AEB level <
viewfinder, the <j> icon will blink.

• In the <H> film advance mode, the camera stops shooting
automatically after taking the three AEB shots. In the <J> (single
frame) mode, press the shutter button completely three times to
take the three AEB shots.

• If you use the self-timer or remote control, the three AEB shots
will be taken continuously automatically.

• AEB can be combined with exposure compensation.

• AEB cannot be used with flash or bulb exposures.

Move the <>> arrow to the

1

<L> icon.

Look at the LCD panel and press

•

the <\> button. (∫)

Set the desired AEB amount.

2

Turn the <l> dial.

•

Press the shutter button halfway to

•

return to normal camera operation.

Take the picture.

3

s The three bracketed shots will be

exposed in the following sequence:
standard exposure, decreased
exposure, and increased exposure.

s As shown on the left, the respective

bracketing amount will be displayed
as each bracketed shot is taken.
The picture will be taken in the

•

current film advance mode.
After the three AEB shots are

•

taken, the AEB will not be canceled
automatically. To cancel AEB, set
the AEB amount back to “ .”

•> will be displayed. In the

★

jAE Lock

AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different place from
the point of focus. After locking the exposure, you can recompose
the shot while maintaining the desired exposure level. This feature
is useful for backlit and spotlighted subjects. For AE lock, partial
metering is used automatically.

AE lock indicator

★

Focus the subject.

1

s The exposure setting will be

displayed.

Press the <j> button. (˜)

2

Aim the center of the viewfinder

•

over the subject where the
exposure is to be locked, then
press the <j> button.

s The <j> icon will light in the

viewfinder to indicate that the
exposure setting has been locked
(AE lock).
Each time you press the <j>

•

button, it locks the current
exposure setting.

Compose the shot and take the

3

picture.

If you want to maintain the AE lock

•

while taking more pictures, hold
down the <j> button and press
the shutter button to take another
picture.

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<Multiple Exposures

Since the film is not advanced after each shot, you can expose
multiple shots on the same frame. You can expose up to nine shots
on a single frame.

Move the <>> arrow to the <<> icon.

1

Look at the LCD panel and press the <\>button. (∫

•

s “” will be displayed.

Set the desired number of multiple exposures.

2

Turn the <l> dial.

•

Press the shutter button halfway to return to normal camera

•

operation.

Take the picture.

3

s

After you take all the multiple exposures, the film advances to the next
frame automatically and the multiple-exposure setting is canceled.

If you shoot multiple exposures on the first few or last few frames of a roll,
the multiple exposures might not be precisely aligned due to the film curling.

• During multiple-exposure shooting, the <>> arrow next to the <<>
icon on the LCD panel will blink.

•To cancel multiple exposures before shooting, set the number of multiple
exposures to

•To cancel multiple exposures after shooting, follow steps 1and 2to
set the number of multiple exposures to blank.

“.”

Depth-of-Field preview

★

)

★

When you press the depth-of-field
preview button, the camera will stop
down the diaphragm to the current
aperture. You can then see the
range of acceptable focus in the
viewfinder.

When you press the depth-of-field preview button, the exposure
setting will be locked (AE lock).

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D Setting the ISO Film Speed

If the film is not DX-coded or if you want to set a different film
speed, load the film in the camera and set the film speed manually
as follows. The settable film speed range is ISO 6 to 6400.

Move the <>> arrow to the

1

<D> icon.

Look at the LCD panel and press

•

the <\> button to move the
arrow. (∫)

s The current film speed is displayed.

Set the desired film speed.

2

Turn the <l> dial to set the film

•

speed.

The manually-set film speed will be canceled if the film is taken out
and DX-coded film is loaded.

★

8Beeper Setting

Move the <>> arrow to the

1

<8> icon.

Look at the LCD panel and press

•

the <\> button. (∫)

Select the setting “//.”

2

Turn the <l> dial to select the

•

setting.

0 : Beeper silent.
1 : Beeper sounds when focus is achieved and during self-timer

operation.

2 : Beeper sounds when focus is achieved, during self-timer

operation, and during slow shutter speeds when camera shake
can blur the shot. In this case, use a tripod.

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7Safety Release Lock

This prevents shutter release if there is no film loaded or if there is
no lens attached. It is particularly effective against missed shots
due to no film.
If you press the shutter button while there is no film in the camera
or no lens attached, “ ” (F: film) or “ ” (L: lens) will blink
in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

Move the <>> arrow to the

1

<7> icon.

While looking at the LCD panel,

•

press the <\> button. (∫)

Set it to

2

Turn the <l> dial.

•

To cancel the setting, set it to “ .”

•

.”

“

Using the Built-in Flash

With E-TTL II autoflash, high-precision and consistent flash exposures
can be obtained.

In a Basic Zone Mode

In low-light or backlit conditions, the built-in flash will pop up and fire
automatically (except in <I> <P> <S> modes).

In a Creative Zone Mode

Press the <M> button to pop up the built-in flash.

T : Use this mode for automatic flash photography. The flash

sync speed (1/60-1/125 sec.) and aperture value will be set
automatically as with the <Y> (Full Auto) mode.

R : Use this mode if you want to set the flash sync speed

manually (within 30 sec. - 1/125 sec.). The camera will set
the flash aperture value automatically to obtain a correct
flash exposure.

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Using the Built-in Flash

E : Use this mode if you want to set the flash aperture value.

The camera will set the flash sync speed (within 30 sec. ­1/125 sec.) automatically to obtain the best exposure for
the aperture you set. For portraits with a night scene or
dark background, a slow sync speed will be set to obtain a
proper exposure for both the subject and background. The
flash illuminates the subject, while the background is
properly exposed with a slow shutter speed.

• Because automatic slow-sync shooting uses a slow
shutter speed, always use a tripod.

• If you do not want long exposures, set C.Fn-06. (p.48)

W : You can manually set both the flash sync speed (within Bulb

- 1/125 sec.) and aperture value. The subject is properly

exposed with the flash and the background is exposed with
the flash sync speed and aperture value you have set.

Q : The result will be the same as using the <T> mode.

Flash Distance Range (With EF28-90mm f/4-5.6) [m/ft]

ISO

Negative Film Slide Film Negative Film Slide Film

100

1 - 4.6 / 3.3 - 15.2 1 - 3.3 / 3.3 - 10.9 1 - 3.3 / 3.3 - 10.9 1 - 2.3 / 3.3 - 7.6
1 - 9.2 / 3.3 - 30.4

400

• When using the built-in flash, stay at least 1 meter/3.3 feet 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.

• When a super telephoto lens or a fast, large-aperture lens is
attached, the built-in flash coverage might be obstructed.

• The built-in flash’s flash coverage is 28mm lens angle.

•To retract the built-in flash, push it down.

• This is a Type-A camera (compatible with E-TTL II autoflash)
which can use all the features of EX-series Speedlites.

28mm 90mm

1.2 - 6.6 / 3.9 - 21.5

1 - 6.6 / 3.3 - 21.8 1 - 4.6 / 3.3 - 15.2

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Using the Built-in Flash

jFE Lock

FE (Flash Exposure) lock is for setting the correct flash exposure
for any part of the subject. First pop-up the built-in flash.

• If the subject is beyond the effective flash range resulting in

underexposure, the <M> icon will blink. Get closer to the subject
and repeat steps

• For the external Speedlite, use an EX-series Speedlite. If the
camera is used with an EZ-, E-, EG-, ML-, or TL-series Speedlite,
the flash will not fire in the TTL and A-TTL autoflash modes. Use
the manual flash mode if the Speedlite has one.

About E-TTL II Autoflash

E-TTL II is a new autoflash exposure system incorporating
improved flash exposure control and lens focusing distance
information, making it more precise than the previous E-TTL
(evaluative flash metering with preflash) system.
The camera can execute E-TTL II autoflash with any EX-series
Speedlite.

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★

Focus the subject.

1

Keep pressing the shutter button

•

Aim the viewfinder center over

2

the target subject, then press
the <j> button.

s A preflash is fired and the <j>

Compose the shot and take the

3

picture.

1 and 2.

3.

until step

icon will be displayed in the
viewfinder.

5Setting Custom Functions

You can customize camera functions to suit your preferences. They
are called Custom Functions.

Display <5> on the LCD

1

panel.

Press the <\> button to display

•

the icon.

★

Function
Setting No.

Custom Function
Setting No.

Custom Function Settings

C.Fn-01 Self-timer delay time

The 2-sec. delay is effective for preventing camera shake (when
you press the shutter button) during close-ups and other critical
work.

0 : 10-sec. delay
1 : 2-sec. delay

Select the Custom Function No.

2

Turn the <l> dial.

•

Change the setting.

3

Press the <[> button. The

•

button toggles the setting between
“” and “ .” “ ” is the default
setting.
The <5> icon remains displayed

•

on the LCD panel and the Custom
Function setting is set.

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5Setting Custom Functions

★

C.Fn-02 AF point selection method

0 : Press AF point selection button, then press the cross keys.
1 : Press the shutter button halfway, then press cross keys.

Effective during the <˜> and <∫> active times.
Pressing the <3> button switches to automatic AF point
selection.

C.Fn-03

0 : Disabled
1 : Enabled

Switch to center AF point with AF point selection button

C.Fn-04 Emission of built-in AF-assist beam

0 : Enabled
1 : Disabled

C.Fn-05

0 : 1st-curtain sync
1 : 2nd-curtain sync

Shutter curtain sync with built-in flash and EX-series Speedlite

With second-curtain sync and a slow shutter speed, you can
create a light trail following a moving subject. The flash fires
right before the shutter closes. Second-curtain sync can be set
even with EOS-dedicated Speedlites which cannot switch the
shutter curtain synchronization. The Speedlite with a shutter
curtain synchronization setting will override the camera’s
setting.

∗ When you press the shutter button completely, a preflash will be

fired for flash exposure control.

C.Fn-06 Flash sync speed in Av mode

0 : Auto
1 : 1/125 sec. (fixed)

When you use flash in the aperture-priority mode (Av), the flash
sync speed will be fixed at 1/125 sec. This prevents the camera
from setting a slow sync speed in low-light conditions.

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Reference

Y U I OPASTREWQ

Mode Dial Mode

One Shot
AI Servo
AI Focus

Auto

Manual
Single frame
Continuous
Self-timer/

Remote control

AF

Film

Advance

AF Point
Selection

Feature Availability Table

: Set automatically. : User-selectable/settable.

Troubleshooting Guide

If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide.

Nothing is displayed on the LCD panel.

•

The batteries are exhausted. / The batteries have been installed incorrectly.

Replace the batteries with new ones. / Install the batteries correctly. (p.11)

s

The picture looks blurred.

•

The lens focus mode switch is set to <MF>.

Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>. (p.13)

s

There was camera shake when the picture was taken.

Hold the camera steady or use a faster shutter speed. (p.14)

s

The shutter does not work.

•

On the LCD panel, the frame count is not displayed and the <=> icon blinks.

Take out the film and load it correctly. (p.15)

s

The focus confirmation light <n> in the viewfinder blinks and focus
cannot be achieved.

Select another AF point. (p.29) If focus still cannot be achieved, focus manually. (p.31)

s

The <π> icon blinks on the LCD panel.

•

The battery level is very low.

Replace the batteries with new ones. (p.11)

s

A misoperation has occurred.

Press the shutter button halfway. (p.14) / Remove the batteries and reload it. (p.11)

s

If the

<π>

icon does not stop blinking, consult your nearest service center.

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Major Specifications

• Type

Type......................................35 mm AF/AE SLR camera with built-in flash

Recording media...................35 mm film

Image size ............................24 x 36 mm

Compatible lenses ................Canon EF lenses (except EF-S lenses)

Lens mount ...........................Canon EF mount

• Viewfinder

Type......................................Eye-level pentamirror

Coverage ..............................Approx. 90% vertically and horizontally

Magnification.........................0.7x (–1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity)

Eyepoint................................18.5 mm

Dioptric adjustment range.....–2.5 - +0.5 dpt

Focusing screen ...................Fixed, all-matte screen

Mirror ....................................Quick-return half mirror

Viewfinder information ..........

Depth-of-field preview...........Depth-of-field preview button

• Autofocus

Type......................................TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide

AF points...............................7 AF points

AF working range .................EV 1 - 18 (ISO 100)

Focusing modes ...................

AF point selection .................Automatic/manual

AF-assist beam.....................Intermittent firing of the built-in flash

• Exposure control

Exposure metering modes....TTL full aperture metering with 35-zone SPC

Metering range......................EV 1 - 20 (normal temperature, 50mm f/1.4, ISO 100)

Exposure control...................Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up,

Film speeds ..........................ISO 6 - 6400 (Set automatically for DX-coded film within

Exposure compensation .......Manual exposure compensation: +/– 3 stops in 1/2-stop

AE lock..................................Auto AE lock: Operates in One Shot AF mode with

Multiple exposures................Max. 9 exposures

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AF (Superimposed display, focus confirmation light);
Exposure (shutter speed, aperture value, exposure level, AE
lock); Flash (flash ready, hi-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye
reduction,

underexposure warning

Semiconductor) sensor

One Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, manual focusing (MF)

Working distance: Approx. 4 m/13.1 ft at center,
Approx. 3.5 m/11.5 ft at outer edge

• Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)

• Partial metering (approx. 9.5% of viewfinder at center)

• Center-weighted average metering (automatically set in
manual exposure mode)

Sports, Night Portrait, Flash off), Program AE, shutter­priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, manual
exposure, E-TTL II autoflash

ISO 25 - 5000)

increments (can be used with AEB)
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): +/– 3 stops in 1/2-stop increments

evaluative metering when focus is achieved
Manual AE lock: By AE lock button in partial metering mode

)

• Shutter

Type......................................Electronically controlled focal-plane shutter

Shutter speeds......................

Shutter release .....................

Self-timer ..............................Shoot after 10 sec. delay

Remote control .....................Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5 (DATE Model only)

• Flash

Built-in flash ..........................E-TTL II autoflash, FE lock possible

External EOS-dedicated flash

• Film transport

Film loading ..........................Automatic prewind

Film advance modes ............Single-frame/continuous shooting

Continuous shooting speeds (approx.)

Film rewind ...........................Automatic. Mid-roll rewind

• Custom Functions.........6

•

Date imprinting (DATE Model only)

• Power source .................Two CR2 lithium batteries

• Dimensions

• Weight ..............................365 g/12.7 oz (body only)

• All the specifications above are based on Canon’s testing and measuring standards.

• Specifications and physical appearance are subject to change without notice.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the
instruction manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required
to stop operation of the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 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 following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 class B specifications.
Respecte les exigences de la class B de la NMB-003 du Canada.

(W x H x D)

The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community (EC)

1/4000 - 30 sec. in 1/2-stop increments, bulb, X sync at 1/125 sec.
Soft touch electromagnetic release (safety release lock possible)

Guide No. 13 (ISO 100, in meters), 39 (ISO 100, in feet)
Recycling time: Approx. 2 sec.
Flash coverage: 28 mm lens angle covered
Red-eye reduction: Lamp

...E-TTL II autoflash

...One Shot AF: 3 fps, AI Servo AF: 2.5 fps

...Automatic calendar to 2099

..130 x 90 x 64 mm/5.1 x 3.5 x 2.5 in

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