Canon EOS 620 User Manual

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Table of Contents

Preliminary Preparations

1. Attaching the Lens...................................... 6

2. Loading the Battery ................................... 8

3. Checking the Battery

4. Loading the Film [Automatic Film Speed Setting]

Basic Steps

1. Setting the Main Switch to the “Full Auto” Position

2. Holding the Camera

" 3. AF Focusing............................................... 16

4. Exposure [Display Panel Illumination]

5. Automatic Film Rewind ............................ 19

[Rewinding Mid-Roll] ............................... 20

Making the Most of Your EOS 620/650

1. Main Switch Functions

2. Setting the AF Mode

3. Setting the Film Winding Mode

4. Setting the Shooting Mode....................... 27

(1) Program AE (2) Program Shift Function

(3) Shutter-Priority AE

(4) Aperture-Priority AE

(5) Depth of Field AE............................. 38

(6) Manual

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[Depth of Fieid]................................. 36

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5. Partial Metering........................................ 44

6. Exposure Compensation

7. Auto Exposure Bracketing

8. Multiple Exposures

9. Difficult Subjects for Autofocus

10. Manual Focusing.................................... 56

Other Shooting

1. Self-timer Photography

2. Dedicated Flash Photography

3. Bulb [Long Exposure]

4. Shooting with Infrared Film Accessories Caring for Your Camera Other Notes

Appendix

Specifications

Carrying the Camera

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introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Canon EOS 620/650. Designed with the most advanced and innovative technoiogy available, this highperformance AF/AE SLR camera with a built-in motor drive offers you genuine, creative freedom and picture-taking ease.

Enjoy Taking Photos More Comfortably

This is EOS’ design theme. The EOS 620/650 has brilliantiy made it come true thanks to the high speed, precise autofocus system and the built-in motor drive capable of winding film up to three frames per second which maximizes your potential. Needless to say film speed setting and film transportation have been completely autom ated. A few of the many features of the EOS 620/650 are the evaluative metering function (Factor 6 light analysis system) in which the camera automatically recognizes subject pat tern and its size so correct exposure can be ob tained in backiit situations, and the intelligent program AE mode which selects the ideal pro gram line according to the characteristics of the lens in use.

In addition, your photographic options are fur ther expanded by exclusive accessories such as the Speedlites 420EZ and 300EZ that respond to a v/ide range of illuminations from dark surroun dings to fill-in flash, the Quartz Date Back E that

imprints data, and the Technical Back E that memorizes exposure control data.

For a full understanding of the EOS 620/650, please read this instruction bookiet carefuiiy before using the camera.

While reading these instructions unfold the front and back flaps of this booklet for easy reference to the camera's parts

“EOS” is derived from “Electro-Optical System” originating from the completely electronic data communication bet\«een the camera and lens Fur ther, "EOS” is the Goddess of Dawn in Greek mythology — heralding the new, genuine AF system generation.

“EF” lens stands for "Electro-Focus” and adopts the lens-integral autofocus system which uses special motors to make precise and high-speed autofocusing possible whatever the lens focal length.

NOMENCLATURE

LCD Display Panel

Electronic Input Dial

Shutter Button

Grip/ Battery Chamber Cover

Self-timer Operation Indicator <LED)

Distance Index

Manual Focusing Ring

Accessory Shoe

Main Switch

Film Plane Indicator

Exposure Compensation Button

Shooting Mode Selector

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Neckstrap Fixture

Back Cover Lock Button Back Cover Latch

Focus Mode Switch Lens Release Button

Depth-of-Field Check Button

Manual Aperture Set Button

Viewfinder Eyepiece

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Partial Metering Button

Grip Attachment Screw

o Film Rewind Button

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0Film Winding

Mode Seiector

O Battery Check Button

Carrying the Camera

1) Thread the ends of the neckstrap through the rings on the camera as shown.

Semi-hard case S

Semi-hard case LL

2) Keep the camera in its case to protect it while carrying.

Camera Cases

Canon offers three semi-hard cases.

1. Semi-hard case S stores the camera with the EF 50mm f/1.8 lens.

2. Semi-hard case L stores the camera with the EF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 lens.

3. Semi-hard case LL stores the camera with the EF 35-105mm f/3,5-4.5 lens.

Preliminary Preparations

1. Attaching the Lens

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1) Turn the rear lens cap in the direction of the arrow until it

stops and remove it from the lens.

• To attach the rear lens cap, align its “O" nnark with the red dot on the lens. Then lightly push it in and turn it clockwise until it stops.

2) Turn the body cap counter clockwise and remove it.

• To attach the body cap,

align its “O” rnark with the camera's red dot, then turn the cap clockwise.

3) To mount the lens, align the lens mount positioning point with the camera’s red dot.

4) Then turn the lens clockwise un til it stops and the lens is locked with a click.

5) Remove the front lens cap.

To remove the lens, turn it counterclockwise while pressing the lens release button.

CAUTION

• Be sure to keep the electronic contacts of the lens and the camera clean to ensure proper connection.

• Be sure to place the lens’ front end down to avoid damaging the electronic contacts.

2. Loading the Battery

This camera uses one, six-volt lithium battery pack (2CR5).

1) Remove the grip with a coin or similar object.

When replacing the battery, first push the orange lever up ward to remove the dead bat tery.

When using a tripod, dismount the camera before replacing the battery

2) As shown in the photo, load the battery so that its terminals

face in the direction of the camera. Make sure the battery is pushed in all the way until it is locked by the orange lever.

3) Replace the grip securely.

3. Checking the Battery

1) Set the main switch to the green "A” or ‘'(c*))” mark. The display will come on at this time. If the display does not ap pear, confirm that the battery is loaded correctly.

(example)

2) Open the switch cover on the back of the camera and press the battery check button(c^).

Battery power shows in the

display panel.

Battery power sufficient

(blinking)

Replace with new battery

When “be” blinks, see P. 73

In temperatures about 20°C/68°F

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Have a new battery handy

(no battery

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4. Loading the Film

1) To open the back cover, push the back cover latch down while pressing the back cover lock button.

Plastic insert

hotter curtain

2) Insert the upper-flat end of the film cartridge into the film

chamber first. The film-load check mark appears in the display panel.

CAUTION

• Befóte loading the first roll of film, remove the plastic insert.

• NEVER touch the shutter curtain. Its high-precision design makes it sensitive to pressure. Also, when loading the film be careful that the film leader does not

touch the shutter curtain.

3) Pull the film leader across the shutter curtain until its tip is aligned with the orange index.

4) Make sure that the film has no slack and that its perforations are properly engaged with the sprocket teeth.

5) Close the back cover. The camera advances the film automatically and stops when “1” appears in the frame counter in the display panel

6) During film advance, the film transport bars will appear at the bottom of the display panel moving in sequence from left to right. However, if the film does not advance correctly, the bars blink after the camera has stop ped and the shutter will not release. Reload the film

If the film leader extends past the orange index, take out the film cartridge and manually re wind the excess film back Into the cartridge.

Film becomes soft and

tears easily in high humidity.

Keep it stored in its canister

until loading.

Automatic Film Speed Setting

The camera automatically sets film speed by sensing the DX code marked on the film cartridge (ISO 25-5000 according to DX code standard) T The automatically-set film

speed will appear in the display panel while the film advances to the first usable frame

2, When using film without a DX

code, set the speed manually by following these steps: (ISO 6-6400).

1) Set the main switch to either “A” or “ (<•>)

2) Open the switch cover, and press both the blue and yellow buttons at the same time to display the ISO film speed number.

3) Turn the electronic input dial until your film speed displays.

Once the buttons are de pressed, you can remove your fingers because the ISO display is held on for ap proximately eight seconds. To clear this status within eight seconds, press the shooting mode selector. The previously set film speed appears and blinks in the display panel to warn you if the film speed has not been set. Always be sure to set the correct film speed, because the warning stops after film speed setting.

Basic Steps

1. Setting the Main Switch to the “Full Auto” Position

1) Slide the lens focus switch to “AF"

mode 2) Set the camera’s main switch

to the “Full Auto’’ position (the green “ o ’’ mark).

The following displays will appear:

ONE SHOT: One of the AF

modes,

P (Program): One of the AE

modes,

S (Single): One of the film

winding modes.

For further details on the above displays, please refer to pp, 24, 26 and 27.

2. Holding the Camera

Your pictures will not be sharp if the camera moves as the shutter is pressed. This movement is called “camera-shake.” To avoid this, try the following comera-holding technique:

1) Hold the camera firmly, with your left hand sup porting the camera and lens.

2) Press your left elbow close to your body.

3) Lightly hold the camera against your cheek or forehead and look into the viewfinder,

4) Spread your feet slightly apart, one foot ahead of the other, and relax.

There is no one correct way to hold the camera, so experiment to find the most comfortable way. If possible, lean against a steady support such as a tree, wall, or table to help you keep the camera still.

3. AF Focusing

1) Center the AF frame (“[ main subject.

Do not touch the lens' moving parts during

AF focusing.

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2) Press the shutter button halfway and automatic focus (AF) starts. When correct focus is obtained, the green AF in-focus in dicator lights up in the viewfinder and the AF focus signal (short electronic beeper tone) sounds.

• Original focus remains locked, even if the

subject or focusing distance changes as long as the shutter button is held halfway.

When AF is impossible, the green AF in focus indicator will start blinking and the shutter will not release, (see pp. 54 to 56.)

4. Exposure

1) Gently press the shutter button halfway to

bheck the exposure.

Once the shutter button is pressed halfway, the display is held on for approximately eight seconds.

When the automatically-set shutter speed

is too slow to hand-hold, the camera-shake warning sounds (long electronic beeper tone). We recommend using a tripod or a flash.

Correct exposure display

Apertane

2) Compose the picture and while continuing to hold down the shutter button gently press the shutter button completely to take the picture

• The camera automatically advances the

film to the next frame.

• Set the main switch to “L” to turn off the camera.

This camera is equipped with advanced

“evaluative metering” so it automatically recognizes lighting conditions, subject pat tern, and even subject size in the picture

area. Even when there is a difference in brightness between the main subject and the background (e.g. backlit photography), correct exposure can be obtained without exposure compensation

Display Panel Illumination (EOS 620 Oniy)

Press the display panel illumination button to illiminate the display panel for approximately

eight seconds.

• To turn off the illumination within eight seconds press the display panel illumination button again.

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