Canon EOS 600 User Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOK
English edition

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Canon EOS 600,
an autofocus and auto exposure SLR camera
designed with the most advanced electronic and
computer technology.
The EOS 600 features a dedicated EF lens with

a built-in motor, a newly-developed distance me

tering sensor (BASIS; base-stored image sensor)

and a high-speed super microprocessor, all com
bined to offer accurate and fast focus. Its

Predictive Focus control captures high-speed
subjects even when coming head-on. The built-in
motor drive lets you take approximately 5 frames
per second for continuous shooting.
Other advanced functions include Programmed
Image Oontrol that sets controls for 7 types of

photos, and Oustom Function Oontrol that lets
you re-program 7 operations to your Individual

preference.

Please read this manual carefully for a full un
derstanding before using the camera.

Important information

The Canon EOS 600 will give optimum per
formance together with specially designed

Canon EF lenses, flash units and other Canon
brand accessories. It is possible that the use of
incompatible lenses or other accessories may
result in unsatisfactory performance or dam

age to your Canon EOS 600. We, therefore
suggest the use of Canon EF lenses and ac
cessories. Damage to your camera, as a result

of malfunction or improper connections

caused by the use of incompatible products

may void the product warranty.

NOMENCLATURE

LCD Display Panel

Electronic Input Dial

Shutter Button

Grip/
Battery Cover

Self-timer Operation
Indicator (LED)

Distance Index

lanual Focusing Ring

Accessory Shoe

Main Switch

Film Plane Indicator

Exposure Compensation Button

Shooting Mode Selector

Neckstrap Fixture

Back Cover Lock Button

Back Cover Latch

Focus Mode Switch

Lens Release Button

Depth-of-Field Check Button

lanual Aperture Set Button

Viewfinder Eyepiece

Display Panel Illumination

Button

Partial Metering Button

Grip Screw

O Filnn Rewind Button

Q AF Mode Selector

O Film Winding Mode Selector
O Battery Check Button

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preliminary Preparations and Operation at the

Standard Position

Loading the Battery.............................................. 6

Checking the Battery............................................ 7

Attaching the Lens

Holding the Camera ............................................ 10

AF Focusing

Loading the Film

Manual Film Speed Setting ................................. 13

Standard (Full-Auto) Position .............................. 14

Focus Lock
Automatic Film Rewind

Programmed Image Control
Setting the AF Mode
Setting the Film Winding Mode

Self-timer Photography

Difficult Subjects for Autofocus

Manual Focusing

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