Canon EOS 5 User Manual

Canon

English Edition

INSTRUCTIONS

Infroduction

Thank you for selecting a Canon EOS camera.
This camera		is an	autofocus	SLR camera	de­
veloped	specifically		to provide the high perfor­
mance	and	flexible	functionality	required by	pro­

fessional and advanced photographers.

Features

1.

World’s

first

Eye

Controlled

Focus

SLR.

Select

any of five focusing points in the

viewfinder by

simply looking at the desired AF frame.

2.

Advanced

AF

sensor

provides

five focusing

points

plus

high-speed

autofocusing

on

a

par

with the world’s fastest AF SLRs.

3.

Fligh-performance

shutter

offers

speeds

all

the way

up

to an action-freezing

1/8000

sec

and flash synchronization up to 1/200 sec.

4.

Fligh-speed

built-in motor drive

with

silent

drive

mechanism

provides

quiet

film

winding

and

rewinding

while

achieving

a

maximum

continuous shooting speed of 5 frames/sec.

5.

Multi-function built-in zoom flash

covers

wide-

angle focal lengths to 28mm.

Please read these instructions carefully for

a

thorough

understanding

before

taking

pic­

tures.

Attention

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This camera	will give	optimum	performance
together with	specially	designed	Canon EF

ienses, flash units and other Canon brand ac­

cessories. It is possible that the use of							incom­
patible		lenses or		other	accessories	may	result
in	unsatisfactory			performance or		damage		to
your camera. We therefore suggest						the	use	of
Canon		EF	ienses	and	accessories.	Damage		to
your	Canon		camera as		a result of	malfunction

or improper connections caused by the use of incompatible products may void its warranty.

While	reading	this booklet, unfold	the	front and
back	flaps for	easy reference to	the	camera’s
parts.

Nomenclature

Accessory Shoe

Flash

LCD Panel-

Self-timer Button

Main Dial

Shutter Button-

Grip/Battery

Compartment-

Battery Cover Late

AF Auxiliary Light

Emitter/Self-timer

Indicator-----------

Creative Zone

P: Program AE

Tv: Shutter-priority AE

Av: Aperture-priority AE

M: Manual Exposure

DEP; Depth-of-Field AE

X : Flash Sync Mode

: Custom Function Setting ajj: Calibration Mode

H: Lock

	X Contact, Directly-coupled
	Contacts
	Red-eye Reduction Lamp
	Command Dial
	Lock Release Button
	Strap Fixture
	Flash Button
	Back Cover Latch
	PC Terminal
	Lens Release Button
Command Dial	Image Zone
	a : Full Auto
Creative Zone^	: Portrait
	U:Landscape
	; Close-up
	Sports
	Image Zone

Display Panel

This	camera uses	a large	liquid crystal	display
panel	to display	shooting	information. The	diag­

ram below shows all the information displayed simultaneously for explanation only. The LCD panel never actually appears like this.

•Shutter speed

•ISO film speed value

•dEP (Depth-of-field AE) indicator

•Custom Function No.

•CAL (Calibration) indicator

•Film rewind indicator

•Eye Controlled Focus mode indicator-

•Battery check indicator

Film winding mode indicator

•Single exposure

•Continuous exposure

•High-speed continuous exposure

•Self-timer operation

Metering mode indicator

•Evaluative metering

•Spot metering

•Center-weighted average metering

Film condition indicator Film-load check

Film rewind completion

Flash exposure compensation mode indicator

A minute amount of battery power is used for the display even when the command dial is set to L

Aperture value

AEB bracketing amount dEP point number Custom function setting

Red-eye reduction function setting Beeper mode setting

Calibration number Film rewind indicator

Frame counter

No of preset multiple exposures

No of completed multiple exposures

ISO indicator

Auto exposure bracketing mode indicator

Red-eye reduction mode indicator Multiple exposure mode indicator Beeper mode indicator

Custom function mode indicator

Exposure display

•Exposure compensation amount

•Metered manual exposure indicator

•AEB bracketing amount

•Flash exposure compensation amount

•Red-eye reduction lamp operation

•Film rewind indicator

Focus mode indicator

•One-shot AF

•Al Focus AF

•Al Servo AF

•Manual focus (all AF indicators extinguished)

Viewfinder Information

The diagram below shows all the information displayed simultaneously for explanation only. The viewfinder never actually appears like this.

Depth-of-Field

Check mark

Matte screen

AF frame indicators

Eye controlled focus mode Indicator-

Flash charge completion indicator-

AE lock indicator--------------------------------

Shutter speed-----------------------------------

Depth-of-field AE display: dEP 1, dEP 2-

Calibration display: CAL -1 —5

End -1 ~ -5

■ Flash exposure compensation mode indicator

In-focus indicator (During autofocusing: Lights when subject is fo­ cused, blinks at 8 Hz when focus is impossible. During manual fo­ cusing: Lights when subject is fo_cused, extinguished otherwise.)

Exposure display

•Exposure compensation amount

•Manual exposure level

•AEB bracketing amount

•Red-eye reduction lamp oper­ ation indicator

-Aperture value

Table of Contents
Precautions..............................................	7
I Button & Dial Operation.............................	8
II Camera Preparations................................	10
1.Loading and Checking the Battery.10
2. Lens Attachment..........................	12
• Attaching the Strap....................	12
3. Film Loading and Rewind..............	13
4. Film Speed Setting........................	15
5. Eye Controlled Focus Calibration.16
III Shooting Preparations............................	20
1.Using the Eye Controlled Focus
Feature.........................................	20
2. Other Methods of Selecting the
AF Focusing Point.........................	25
3.Selecting the Film Winding Mode.27
4. Selecting the AF Mode.................	28
5. Selecting the Metering Mode.......	32
6. Exposure Compensation...............	33
7.Turning Off the Beeper.................	34
8. Using the Built-in Flash.................	35
9. Flash Exposure Compensation.....	39
IV Shooting Modes & Functions................	41
1.P (Program AE).............................	41
2.Tv (Shutter-priority AE).................	42

3.Av (Aperture-priority AE)..............		43
4. M (Manual exposure)...................		44
5. DEP (Depth-of-Field AE)...............		45
6.X (Flash sync mode)......................		48
7. Image Zone Shooting Modes........		49
8.AE Lock.........................................		52
9.AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)...		53
10.Multiple Exposure........................		55
11.Bulb (Long Exposure) Operation.. 56
12.Self-timer Function.......................		57
V Date Imprinting (QDmodel only)............		58
VI Custom Function Control......................		60
VII Reference...........................................		63
	1.Exposure Warnings.......................	63
2. Program Line Characteristics........		65
3. Function Combination Charts.......		67
VIII Accessories...........................................		68
CAMERA CARE..........................................		74
•	Cleaning........................................	74
•	Liquid Crystal DIsplay/Battery Notes....74
Specifications.............................................		76

Precautions

1)This camera is not resistant to water

and should not be used outdoors in snow or rain. If accidentally dropped in water, contact an authorized Canon service fa­ cility. Keep the camera out of salt spray and protect it from excessive humidity. If used at the beach, clean it thoroughly aftenward with a dry cloth.

2)Do not attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. Always take it to an authorized Canon service facility for repair.

3)Remove the battery if you do not expect to use the camera for about three weeks or longer.

4)When storing the camera, wrap it in a clean, soft cloth and place it in a cool, dry, dust-free place. Be sure to keep the camera out of direct sunlight, and away from “hot spots” such as the trunk or rear window shelf of a car. Avoid places where moth balls are used, and in extreme hu­ midity, use a desiccant.

5)Carefully check the camera’s operation after lengthy storage.

6)The battery may explode or cause burns if disassembled, recharged, shorted, ex­ posed to high temperatures, or disposed of in fire.

7)Film passing through X-ray examinations at airports may be exposed and ruined even if loaded in the camera. Request a hand-checked inspection to avoid dam­ age.

8)Aerosol spray dust removers are not rec­ ommended for the shutter curtain.

9)Condensation is a problem when bringing cold equipment into a warm room. If the autofocus optics cloud over, accuracy may be seriously affected. Before entering a warm room, put equipment in a plastic bag so that condensation forms on the outside of the bag.

10)Color reproduction may be adversely af­

fected if film is left in the camera for a long time. Always develop exposed film promptly.

* Please see page 74 for camera care in­ formation.

I Button & Dial Operation

Command Dial

Turn to select the shooting mode. Setting the dial to the “L” position locks the dial and turns off the power. To

unlock, turn the dial while press­ ing the lock release button. Un­ locking the dial turns on the camera

Main Dial

Use in con­ junction with other buttons for operations such as select­ ing the focus­ ing mode, film winding mode,

metering mode, or AF frame. Use alone for operations such as set­ ting the shutter speed or shifting the program curve.

Shutter Button

The shutter button has a two step con­ struction. Press halfway (to the first step) to activate focus­ ing and meter­

ing, and press completely (to the second step) to release the shut­ ter and make the exposure.

Quick Control Dial

Use for oper­ ations such as selecting the aperture value in manual ex­ posure mode and setting ex­ posure com­

pensation in AE or flash modes. Quick control dial operation can be prohibited or enabled using the quick control dial switch

Flash Button

Press once to pop up the flash for flash shooting. In creative zone modes, press again to acti­ vate flash ex­

posure compensation mode and operate the main dial or quick control dial to set the compensa­ tion amount When finished using the flash, press it down manually to the retracted position.

Self-timer Button

Press to dis; play the “ 0 ” symbol in the LCD panel and

O s activate the self-timer. To cancel the selftimer, press

again.

Film Winding Mode Button

Press this but­ ton and oper­ ate the main dial to select the desired film winding mode

( □ : Single exposure, Qs : Continuous ex­ posure, : High-speed con­ tinuous exposure). The selected mode is displayed in the LCD panel.

AF Mode Button

Press this but­ ton and oper­ ate the main dial to select the desired focus mode (One-shot AF, Al Servo AF).

The selected mode is displayed in the LCD panel.

Metering Mode Button

Press this but­ ton and oper­ ate the main dial to select the desired metering mode ( : Evalu­ ative metering,

H : Spot metering, CD : Center-weighted average meter­ ing). The selected mode is dis­ played in the LCD panel.

Function Button

Each press switches be­ tween AEB setting mode, red-eye reduc­ tion mode, multiple expo­ sure mode and

ISO film speed setting mode. After selecting the desired mode, operate the main dial to select the desired setting. The selected mode and setting are displayed in the LCD panel.

AE Lock/Custom Function Setting Button

Pressing this button locks in the current ex­ posure reading and allows re­ composition without chang­ ing the expo­

sure setting. When the command dial is set to the custom function mode, use this button to set or cancel the selected custom func­ tion.

AF Focusing Point Seiection Button

Press to enter AF focusing point selection mode. After pressing, oper­ ate the main dial to select the desired fo­

cusing point.

II Camera Preparations 1 Loading and Checking the Battery

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All buttons used for changing camera func­ tions are equipped with a six-second timer. After pressing and releasing the button, the operation mode activated by the button re­ mains active for six seconds. During this time period, necessary information for the selected mode is displayed in the viewfinder and LCD panel.

This camera uses a single 6V lithium battery (2CR5). Load the battery as follows.

1)Turn the battery cover latch counterclock­ wise to open the battery compartment.

2)Insert the battery so that its terminals enter the camera first.

3)Replace the battery cover and turn the latch clockwise to firmly lock it in place.

4)Press the lock release button and turn the command dial to a position other than “L”. Check the battery indicator displayed in the LCD panel.

If the entire battery indicator ( «si ) is dis­ played, the battery is in good condition.

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If nothing at all is displayed in the LCD panel, the battery may be inserted back­ wards. Remove the battery and reinsert it correctly.

When not using the camera, set the com­ mand dial to a to prevent unnecessary battery depletion or accidental shutter re­ lease.

cs : When the battery indicator is only half full, have a new battery handy,

en : When the battery indicator is empty, replace the battery with a new one. If the empty battery indicator is blink­ ing, refer to page 74.

Battery Life (Number of film rolls)

	Temperature	Flash	50%	100%
		not used	flash use	flash use
	Normal	40 rolls	20 rolls	12 rolls
	(+20*C/68“F)
	Low	15 rolls	9 rolls	-
	(-20°C/-4°F)

Data based on Canon’s Standard Test Method (Using a new battery and 24 expo­ sure film; Lens: EF 28~105mm f/3.5-4.5 USM; Shutter speed: 1/1000 sec; Lens focus driven from infinity to closest shoot­ ing distance and back, then shutter button held at halfway position for six seconds before each frame; Film winding mode: Single exposure; AF mode: One-shot AF; Eye controlled focus: ON).

Stated values include camera operation when no film is loaded.

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2. Lens Attachment

Attaching the Strap

Thread the strap through the fixtures as shown in the illustra­ tion.

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1)Remove the camera body cap.

2)Align the red dots on the lens and camera body, then rotate the lens clockwise until it

locks in place with a click.

•To remove the lens, press the lens release button while turning the lens counter­ clockwise.

When the lens is removed from the camera, place it face down on a stable surface to pre­ vent damage to the lens surface and elec­ tronic contacts.

3 Film Loading and Rewind

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1)Move the command dial to a position other than “ H ”,

2)Open the back cover by sliding the back cover latch down.

3)Insert the film cartridge with the flat end facing up and the bottom end entering the camera first.

4)While holding down the film cartridge, carefully pull the film tip across until it reaches the orange mark.

5)After checking that the film lies flat and that the tip is aligned with the orange mark, close the back cover.

•The film automatically advances to the first frame, the frame counter shows “1 ” and the film cartridge symbol ( @ ) is displayed in the LCD panel.

•If the film cartridge symbol blinks, the film is not loaded correctly. Reload the film. If the film is not loaded correctly, the shutter will not release when the shutter button is pressed.

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The shutter curtain oper­ ates with extremely high precision and can be easily damaged if touched. When loading or unloading film, be careful not to touch the shutter curtain acciden­ tally with your finger or the tip of the film.

Due to the emission of infrared light by the camera's optical film perforation detector, in frared film cannot be used in this camera.

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Film rewind

The film automatically rewinds after the last frame is shot. During rewinding, the LCD panel’s frame counter counts down, and the focusing point display and exposure com­ pensation amount bars flash to indicate that thefilm is rewinding. When rewinding is com­ pleted, © blinks in the LCD panel. After confirming that © is blinking, open the back cover and remove the film.

Rewinding film in mid-roll

Press the mid-roll rewind button to rewind the film. After the film is wound completely into the film cartridge, © blinks in the LCD panel.

4. Film Speed Setting

Film speed display

The manual film speed setting range is ISO 6-6400.

6, 8,10,12,16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 64, 80, 1 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 80 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000 5000, 6400

Automatic film speed setting

When DX film is loaded, the film speed is set automatically according to the DX code on the film cartridge.

•The automatic film speed setting range is ISO 25-5000.

•If non-DX film is loaded, the ISO indicator blinks in the LCD panel.

•The currently set film speed can be checked by pressing the function button so that ISO displayed in the LCD panel.

Manual film speed setting

The film speed can be set manually when usin non-DX film or when you wish to set a film speed other than the DX-coded film speed.

1)Set the command dial to a creative zone po sition.

2)Press the function button until ISO is dis­ played in the LCD panel.

3)Turn the main dial to the desired film speed

*The setting is completed when the shut­

ter button is pressed halfway or after six seconds elapse.

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5. Eye Controlled Focus Calibration

What is Eye Controlled Focus?

Eye Controlled Focus is a new feature which enables the camera to automatically detect which part of the viewfinder screen you are looking at and focus the subject at that point. The ability to focus where you look makes the camera virtually an extension of your eye.

Calibration

Before using Eye Controlled Focus (refer to page 20), it is necessary to calibrate the camera for your individual eye characteris­ tics (pupil size, use of contact lenses or eyeglasses, etc.). Calibration numbers 1 ~5 are provided, allowing up to five different cali­ bration settings to be stored in the camera for different usage conditions, which can be classified by photographer or shooting loca­ tion, for example.

•Hold the camera in the normal (horizontal) picture-taking position during the calibra­ tion procedure.

•If performing the calibration procedure outdoors, keep the sun behind you.

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1)Turn the comnnand dial to the “ SB ” posi­ tion.

•“OFF” is displayed in the LCD panel.

2)Turn the main dial to the desired calibra­ tion number.

•Numbers which do not yet contain cali­ bration settings blink in the display.

3)While holding the camera to your eye, look at the blinking far right AF frame in the viewfinder and press the shutter button.

•A double beep tone is heard.*

4)Next, look at the blinking far left AF frame in the viewfinder and press the shutter button again.

•A double beep tone is heard, and “End” and the calibration number are dis­ played in the viewfinder and LCD panel to indicate that the calibration proce­ dure is completed.

•If the calibration procedure is inter­ rupted for a short period and the red AF frame in the viewfinder goes out, press the shutter button halfway and start again from step 3.

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*If an intermittent beep tone is heard and the calibration number blinks, temporarily move the command dial to a position other than gJS , repeat the calibration proce­ dure from step 1.

Deleting a Calibration Setting

If calibration is repeated at the same calibra­ tion number but with a different eye, or if suc­ cessive calibrations are performed by differ­ ent people. Eye Controlled Focus operation may become unstable or misoperation may occur. If this happens, delete the setting at the problematic calibration number as de­ scribed below and repeat the calibration procedure.

1)Turn the command dial to the“ Q33 "posi­ tion.

2)Turn the main dial to the number of the calibration setting you want to delete.