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Canon

ELrìNZ / ELRN7

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English Edition
INSTRUCTIONS
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Contents

Handling Cautions...................................................................6
Quick Start Guide....................................................................8
Nomenciature........................................................................10
Conventions Used in this Instruction Booklet
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Installing the Batteries and Checking the Battery Level Mounting and Detaching a Lens Dioptric Adjustment
Ho\w the Shutter Button Works.............................................22
@ Loading and Unloading Film
Holding the Camera
i Fully Automatic Shooting.....................................................27
□ Full Auto Mode...................................................................28
^ Portrait Mode......................................................................32
ilk Landscape Mode..............................................................33
it) Closeup Mode...................................................................34
Sports Mode......................................................................35
S Night Scene Mode
Using the Self-timer
Imprinting the Date or Time (QD Model only)
Selecting the AF Mode..........................................................42
EH Selecting a Focusing Point
Focusing Off-Center Subjects...............................................47
When Autofocus Fails
I® Metering Modes
Creative Zone Modes
P Program AE.......................................................................52
Tv Shutter-Speed Priority AE
Av Aperture-Priority AE.........................................................56
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Handling Cautions
LCD Displays
In time, the camera’s LCD panel display and the LCD display in the viewfinder may fade and become difficult to read. If this happens, have it replaced (at cost) by a Canon Service Center. At low temperatures, the LCD display response may become slower. And at 60'C or higher temperatures, the display may blacken. In either case, the display will return to normal at room temperature.
Lithium Batteries
(1) The camera operates on two CR123A lithium batteries. Check the
battery level in the following cases (->page 18):
• After replacing the batteries.
• After not using the camera for an extended period.
• The shutter stops working.
• The camera is being used in a low-temperature environment.
• You will be shooting an important event.
(2) Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery contacts to remove any
fingerprints and smudges. This is to prevent faulty connections and corrosion.
(3) 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.
(4) 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 < Q > icon blinks or if 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 < [| > 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 < Os* > 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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Quick Start Guide
On the lens, set the
focus mode switch to
<AF>.
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(-»page 20)
Take the picture.
Press the shutter button completely to take the
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picture, (-»page 22)
Turn the Command Dial to<a>(Full Auto).
Keep pressing the
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Command Dial’s lock button while turning the dial, (-»page 28)
Unload the film.
At the end of the roll, the film rewinds automatically.
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Open the camera back to remove the film cartridge, (■^page 25)
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Nomenclature

• The reference page is indicated in parentheses.
• The camera controls are indicated as icons in brackets < >.
AF mode dial (-»page 15) Red-eye reduction lamp /
Self-timer lamp / Wireless remote control operation lamp (-»page 30 / 37 / 72)
LCD panel (^page 12)
Main Dial—1
(-»page 16)
(battery chamber) (-»page 18)
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Built-in flash (retracted) (^page 74) AF-assist light (-»page 30)
X-sync contact
Hot shoe (-»page 74, 87, 97)
Dioptric adjustment knob
(^page 21)
Command Dial lock
release button
(^ page 14)
Command Dial
(-»page 14)
Film advance
mode lever
(^page 15,37,71)
Strap
eyelet
(-»page 17)
Camera
back lever
(-»page 23)
Lens release button
(-»page 20)
Depth-of-fleld preview
button (-»page 57)
— Focus mode switch (-»page 20)
Zoom ring
Focusing ring (-»page 48)
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Nomenclature
Eyecup (^page 21,38)
Viewfinder eyepiece
‘Date display panel (-»page 39) -j
<FUNC> Function button (^page 24,31.65.68,69,71.76)
<[®)> Metering mode button (-»page 49)
Film window —
< Qii > Midroll rewind button (-»page 25)
■<MODE> button (^page 39) '< SELECT > button (-»page 40) *<SET> button (^page 40)
Tripod socket
*QD Model only
O > Quick Control Dial
(^page 16)
©> Focusing point selection
key (-»page 45)
— <-)(-c.Fn> AE lock /
FE lock / Custom
Function setting button
(^page 63 / 80 / 86)
^<E3> Focusing
point selector
(-»page 45, 89)
Remote
control
terminal
(-»page 72)
Guide hole
Battery
chamber lever
(^page 18)
Quick Control Dial switch (-»page 16)
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Viewfinder Information

Nomenclature
Focusing points (superimposed)
AE lock / FE lock indicator ­Flash-ready indicator
Insufficient flash warning
(during FE lock)
High-speed sync (FP flash) -
indicator
Flash exposure compensation
indicator Shutter speed (wODiJ - 30", buLb)-
FEL display (FEL)
DEP point display (e/EP - /, E) —
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— New Lasermatte focusing screen
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In-focus indicator *ln AF mode:
Lights when focus is achieved, blinks at 2 HZ when not achieved.
*ln MF mode:
Lights when focus is achieved (focusing aid).
- Exposure level
(up to ±2 stops in 1/2-stop increments)
Exposure compensation amount AEB range
Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator
- Aperture display (00 - 9/)
• On pages 12 and 13, all the display items are shown for explanatory purposes.
During actual operation, only some of the items are displayed.
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Installing the Batteries and Checking the Battery Level

Installing the Batteries

The camera uses two lithium CR123A (or DL123A) batteries.
Open the battery chamber cover.
• Slide cover release lever as shown by the arrow and open the battery
chamber cover.
Insert the batteries.
• Make sure the battery contacts (+ and -) are oriented as shown on the battery chamber cover.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
Close the battery chamber cover.
• Press the cover until it snaps shut.
Q For places where CR123A batteries may not be easily available, take spare
batteries with you. Also carry spare batteries for extended shooting sessions.
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Installing the Batteries and Checking the Battery Level

Checking the Battery Level

Check the battery level after replacing the batteries and before using the camera.
Turn the Command Dial to a picture-taking mode.
• Keep pressing the dial’s lock release button while turning the dial.
• The camera will then turn on and the LCD panel will display one of the following battery level icons:
I : Battery level OK. Q : The battery level is low. Keep
spare batteries handy.
■'St ■ batteries will soon be ' completely exhausted.
: Replace the batteries.
''' (^page 7)
Battery Service Life
Ambient Temperature
At 20’C At-20’C
0% Flash Use 50% Flash Use 100% Flash Use
125 rolls 38 rolls 19 rolls
70 rolls
20 rolls 10 rolls
(With 24-ex. rolls)
• The Battery Service Life table above is based on Canon’s testing conditions using an EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens and new batteries.
W • If nothing is displayed on the LCD panel, the batteries may have been installed
incorrectly. Take out the batteries and install correctly, (-»page 18)
• Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period or operating only the autofocus without taking a picture will still consume battery power. It will reduce the number of rolls that can be taken with the batteries.
0 When not using the camera, set the Command Dial to <®D;
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How the Shutter Button Works

The EOS camera's shutter button can be depressed halfway or all the way. There is a click stop at the halfway point.
Pressing the Shutter Button Halfway or Completely
The shutter button works as described below.
When it is pressed halfway:
• Autofocusing Is activated, and when focus is achieved, the focusing point flashes and the beeper sounds. The
In-focus indicator <•> on the
viewfinder's lower right also lights.
• Also, the shutter speed and aperture
are set and displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder.
When it is pressed completely:
• The shutter is released to take the
picture and the film advances by one
frame.
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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 (see page 26).
• Use the center of your finger to touch the shutter button, grasp the camera
with your entire right hand, then press the shutter button gently.
If the AF Mode Dial has been set to < servo>• th® in-focus indicator <•> will not light. If the AF Mode Dial has been set to < servo > and automatic focusing point
selection is set (^page 45). the focusing point will not flash in red.
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(§) Loading and Unloading Film

Loading Film

Open the camera back.
• Slide the camera back lever down as
1
shown by the arrow.
Insert the film cartridge at an
angle as shown in the illustration.
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• Set the Command Dial to any setting except <(iI3a>.
Pull the edge of the film leader to the orange mark on the camera.
• Hold down the film cartridge while pulling out the film leader.
• If the edge of the film leader goes
beyond the orange mark, rewind
some of the film back into the
Orange mark
cartridge.
Close the camera back.
' After checking that the film leader
edge is correctly aligned with the orange mark, close the camera back.
• The film will advance to frame 1 automatically.
■ When the initial film advance ends, the <@> icon and frame counter of “ I" are displayed on the LCD panel.
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For quick and easy picture-taking, this section describes the Command Dial's Basic Zone modes: <0>, <’?»>, <fik>, <№>, <í5,>, and <S>. These modes set all the camera settings automatically. All you do is point the camera and press the shutter button. Also, these modes override the
Bas'C ‘
camera’s <¿Ci>, < O >. and AF Mode dials, film advance mode lever (except <Ci)l>), and buttons (except <FUNC>, < Qsi >, and the shutter button). This is to prevent spoiled shots caused by accidental operation of camera controls.
Fully Automatic Shooting
In the Basic Zone modes except <Sk> and <í^>, the built-in flash pops up and fires automatically under low-light or backlit conditions,
(^page 74)
' The settings automatically set by
the Basic Zone modes are shown in the “Feature Availability Table" on
page 92.
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D Full 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 focusing points to focus the subject, anyone can just point and shoot.
Turn the Command Dial to <D>.
► This automatically sets the AF mode
to <Ai FOCUS >, the film advance mode to <□> {single-frame shooting), and the metering mode to <H>.
Aim the focusing points on the
subject.
■■ The main subject, as determined by
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AF Frame
the camera, w/ill be focused by one of the focusing points.
• To focus a subject not covered by any of the focusing points, see “Focusing Off-Center Subjects” on page 47.
Press the shutter button halfway
to focus.
When focus is achieved, the focusing point which achieved focus will flash in red. the beeper will sound, and the in-focus indicator <•> in the viewfinder's lower right will light.
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Imprinting the Date or Time (QD Model only)

The camera has a quartz date feature which maintains an automatic calendar up to the year 2019. It can
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The date or time is imprinted on the lower right corner of the photograph.
imprint the date or time on the photograph as shown in the left photo. The imprinting can also be disabled so nothing is imprinted. The date or time can be imprinted in any picture-taking mode.
Press the <mode> button.
► Each time the button is pressed, the
imprinting format changes in the following sequence as shown on the quartz date display panel;
Year, month, day
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Day, hour, minute
I n I II III
UU fC C "f
III II .1II
L ' 10 • I Z*
(2000 Dec. 24)
(24th 16:45)
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Hyphens
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'i'
Month, day, year
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Day, month, year
• < M> is displayed above the month.
t I III 'I III
II. I. I IJI.I III I I 'I III
I. I II. I.l l.l
(Blank)
(Dec. 24, 2000)
(24 Dec. 2000)
• The < ^ > bar above the last two digits is the imprint indicator. It blinks to indicate that the date or time is being imprinted when the picture is taken.
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EE) Selecting a Focusing Point

Automatic Focusing Point Selection

Light up all the focusing points in red.
• Press the key until the focusing point selection goes beyond the outer-most focusing point.

Manual Focusing Point Selection

Light up the desired focusing point in red.
• The illustration below shows the <©> key's focusing point selection path.
Sets automatic selection
The center focusing point is selected.
Sets
automatic
sele ction
. i V
Sets automatic selection
•« Sets

tipi

• When you press the <EE1> button to switch from automatic focusing point selection to manual focusing point selection, the selection will start with the center focusing point,
wjn C.Fn-10-1 can disable the in-focus flashing of the focusing point. (->page 89) Win C.Fn-11 -1 enables you to select a focusing point directly with the <©> keys
without having to press the <EE1> button first, (-»page 89)
wan C.Fn-11 -2 enables you to select a focusing point with the <iO.> and < O >
dials instead of the <©> keys, (^page 89)
Win C.Fn-12-1 enables you to switch to the center focusing point with the < EE>
button, (-^page 89)
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»-automatic
•• I selection
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Focusing Off-Center Subjects

If you want to focus an off-center subject not covered by any of the
focusing points, use focus lock as described below.
• Focus lock works only in the < Ph(!t> AF mode, (-^page 42)

Select the desired focusing point.

(^page 45)
1

Focus the subject.

• Aim the focusing point on the subject,
2
then press the shutter button halfway.
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Keep pressing the shutter button halfway and recompose the picture as desired.

Take the picture.

Q Focus lock also works in the Basic Zone modes (except Just skip step 2
above.
'i'" When focus is achieved, AE lock will also take effect at the active focusing point.
Using the <§5(|i-> and <[*]> (evaluative metering) modes are recommended.
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When Autofocus Fails

The camera has a high-precision AF system which can focus almost all subjects. However, it can fail to achieve focus (the in-focus indicator blinks) the subjects listed below.
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 highly reflective finish.
• Overlapping near and far objects. Example: Animal behind bars in a cage.
In such cases, use one of the following methods to focus:
(1) Focus lock an object at the same distance as the subject and
recompose.
(2) Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF> or <M> and focus manually as
explained below.
0 If focus cannot be achieved even with the EOS-dedicated Speedlite's AF-assist
light, select the center focusing point instead of an off-center focusing point.

(SQ Manual Focusing

Set the lens focus mode switch to
<MF> (or <M> on older lenses).
The <C5iQ> icon will be displayed on the LCD panel.
Focus the subject.
• Turn the lens focusing ring until the subject is in focus in the viewfinder.
0 If you focus manually while you hold down the shutter button halfway, the
focusing point(s) achieving focus will flash in the viewfinder and the in-focus indicator <•> will also light.
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Tv Shutter-Speed Priority AE

In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture automatically to suit the brightness of the scene. A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject. Or, a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion.
* “Tv" stands for Time value which is the shutter speed.
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Taken with a slow shutter speed.
Turn the Command Dial to <Tv>.

Select the desired shutter speed.

• Look at the LCD panel and turn the dial to set the desired shutter
speed.
Press the shutter button halfway
to focus the subject.
► The aperture is set automatically.
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Tv Shutter-Speed Priority AE
Check the viewfinder display and
I take the picture.
If the aperture display is not blinking,
a correct exposure will be obtained.
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Shutter Speed Display
The shutter speed can be set and displayed in full and half stops. Shutter speeds from “ ?" to “ WDDB" indicate the denominator of the fractional shutter speed. For example, “ .iS ” is 1 /125 second. For slower shutter speeds, the numeral Is appended with the seconds mark (“""). For example, “O'"!" is 0.7 second and “/5"" is 15 seconds.
HGoa saaa г0D0 1500 1000 050
les 90 BO ws 1"
■ To photograph a scene on a TV screen, mount the camera on a tripod and use a
shutter speed of 1/15 sec.
2" 3”
rs
30 30 IS 10 a E
V 6" B" lO" 15" 30" 30"
■ If the maximum aperture (the smallest f­number) blinks, it indicates underexposure. In such a case, turn the <£Si> dial to set a slower shutter speed until the aperture display stops blinking.
• If the minimum aperture (the largest f­number) blinks, it indicates overexposure. In such a case, turn the <i2s> dial to set a faster shutter speed until the aperture display stops blinking.
500 350 350 ISO
933 0"0
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Av Aperture-Priority AE

In this mode, you set the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the brightness of the subject. A large aperture (small f-number) will blur the background and make the subject stand out. The larger the aperture, the more blurred the background will look. Or, a small aperture (large f-number) will increase the depth of field to make both the foreground and background look sharp. The smaller the aperture, the sharper the background will look. * “Av” stands for aperture value.
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Turn the Command Dial to <Av>-

Select the desired aperture.

• Look at the LCD panel and turn the <t^> dial to set the desired aperture.
Press the shutter button halfway
! I
1°
to focus the subject.
■■ The shutter speed is set automatically.
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M Manual Exposure
Press the shutter button halfway
to focus the subject.
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•• The exposure level is displayed in the viewfinder.
• The exposure level indicator < | > indicates how close the exposure level is to the correct exposure.
Set the exposure setting.
• Look at the exposure level indicator and set the shutter speed and aperture as desired.
Correct exposure
Underexposure
Overexposure
■
-2.1.®.1.2+
■
-2.1.0.1.2+
This is the standard level for a correct exposure.
To achieve the correct exposure, set a slower shutter speed or a larger aperture.
To achieve the correct exposure, set a faster shutter speed or a smaller aperture.
• If the exposure level indicator < i > blinks at <2*> or <“2>, it indicates that the exposure is respectively overexposed or underexposed by 2 stops or more.
Take the picture.
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DEP Depth-of-field AE
This mode is for obtaining a wide depth of field automatically to so that both near subjects and far subjects look sharp. It is effective for group photos and landscapes. The optimum point of focus and required aperture are set automatically along with the suitable shutter speed.
• The lens focus mode switch must be set to <AF> for depth-of-field AE to work.
* "DEP'■ stands for depth of field.
Turn the Command Dial to <DEP>.
Select the focusing point.
• Press the <EB> button and <©> key to select the desired focusing point.
• If automatic focusing point selection (^page 45) has been set. use the center focusing point to focus.
Focus the nearest subject.
• Aim the selected focusing point on the nearest subject, then press the shutter button. This is DEP point 1. {(2)4)
• The in-focus indicator lights and <•> is displayed.
• In steps and . pressing the
shutter button completely will not take
the picture.
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PEP Depth-of-field AE

Focus farthest subject.

' Aim the selected focusing point on the
farthest subject, then press the shutter
button. This is DEP point 2. (iS4)
• The in-focus indicator lights and <•> is displayed.
' Steps 3 and 4 can also be done in
reverse order.
Compose the picture and press the shutter button halfway. (M)
► The point of focus is set between the
DEP 1 and DEP 2 points. The aperture required to achieve the desired depth of field and a suitable shutter speed are set automatically.
• If you release the shutter button, “dEP"
I
and the aperture will be displayed.
• The exposure setting is set when the picture is taken.
Take the picture.
• If the aperture display does not blink, the desired depth of field will be obtained.
• If the shutter speed and aperture displays do not blink, a correct exposure will be obtained.
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DEP Depth-of-field AE
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If the aperture display blinks, the desired depth of field will not be obtained.
(However, you can still take the picture and obtain a correct exposure,) Either use a wide-angle lens or move away from the subject and repeat from step 3.
■ When using a zoom lens, do not change the zoom focal length while using the
depth-of-field AE mode.
• After setting one or two DEP points, do not change the focusing point. Doing so will cancel the DEP point(s) that you have set and you will have to start over with the newly selected focusing point.
• Depth-of-field AE cannot be used if the lens focus switch is set to <MF> or <M>. The result will be the same as using Program AE.
• Depth-of-field AE cannot be used with flash. If flash is used, the result will be the same as using Program AE with flash.
• If depth-of-field AE is used with a lens having a focusing limiting switch (like the
EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM), set the switch to the maximum focusing distance
range.
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To cancel the depth-of-field AE mode before taking the picture, turn the Command Dial to any setting except < DEP >. To check the depth of field (^page 57) while using depth-of-field AE, set DEP points 1 and 2 and press the shutter button halfway. Then press the depth-of­field preview button.
If a slow shutter speed is set, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
^ I ^ • If the “30""shutter speed and the lens'
-lo"
Ш
-"hood
' ‘ ' neutral density (ND) filter to reduce the
maximum aperture (smallest f-number) blink, the scene is too dark for using depth-of-field AE.
■ If the “ WOOD ” shutter speed and the lens' minimum aperture (largest f-number) blink, the scene is too bright. Use a
amount of light entering the camera.
To further increase the depth of field, use a wide-angle lens. Setting DEP points 1 and 2 at the same point on the subject will make the depth of field shallow. The foreground and background will then be blurred, making the subject stand out. Using a telephoto lens enhances this effect.
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AE Lock

With the same focusing point, you can obtain and lock the auto exposure setting on one part of the picture and then recompose to focus a different part of the picture. AE lock enables you to maintain the same exposure setting even after recomposing the shot. This is effective for backlit subjects.
• Also see "AE Lock Effect" on page 92 to see hovi/ AE lock works depending on the focusing point selection method and metering mode.
Focus the subject where you want
to lock the exposure.
1
• Press the shutter button halfway to
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focus. (S4)
>■ The exposure setting is displayed in
the viewfinder.
Press the < * > button. ($4)
■■ The < * > indicator lights in the viewfinder and the exposure setting locks (AE lock).
• Each time you press the < * > button, the auto exposure locks over the area covered by the selected focusing point.
Compose the shot and take the picture.
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Q In the One-Shot AF or Al Focus AF (except Al Servo AF) modes, AE lock is set
automatically when you press the shutter button hallway and focus is achieved.
fatgtl C.Fn-4-1 enables AE lock with the shutter button (pressed halfway) and
focusing with the < * > button, (^page 88)
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^Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)
"2.1.0.1.2* Correct exposure
"2.1.0.1.2* Underexposure

Take the pictures.

► The bracketed pictures will be taken
in the current film advance mode. The respective AEB amount is displayed on the LCD panel and in the
"2.1.0.1 .2* Overexposure
viewfinder for each bracketed shot.
• After the three AEB shots are taken,
the AEB will not be canceled automatically. To cancel AEB, set the AEB amount back to " 0.0
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AEB cannot be used with flash or bulb exposures.
S • In the continuous shooting mode, holding down the shutter button will take all
three bracketed shots continuously. However, the viewfinder will not display the respective AEB information.
• If the self-timer or remote control is used, the three AEB shots will be taken in
continuous succession automatically.
• If C.Fn-5-1 is sel (mirror lockup), single-frame film advance will take effect
during AEB shooting even if the continuous film advance mode has been set.
• AEB can be used in combination with exposure compensation. If the AEB + exposure compensation range you set exceeds the displayable range, it will be displayed as shown below.
In the < P >, < Tv >, < Av >, and < DEP > modes:
III
-2.1.0.1.2‘ III
-2.1.0.1.2‘
■ ■ I
-2.1.0.1.2*
■ ■
! <M> mode:
-2.1.0.1.2*
■ 1
-2.1.0.1.2* :2.1.0.1.2*
-^1 -
: ±1 : ±1 : ±1 :±1
: ±1
: ±1
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About the Built-in Flash

Using the built-in flash is as easy as normal picture-taking. In the Basic Zone modes (except <^> and < ^>), the built-in flash is fully automatic. In Creative Zone modes, it can be used at any time.
Flash Photography
Using an External EOS-Dedicated Speedlite
• An external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite attached to the camera makes flash photography as easy as any AE mode. An EX-series Speedlite enables E-TTL autoflash as well as E-TTL wireless autoflash with multiple Speedlites.
• This chapter describes the features available with Speedlite 420EX. For detailed instructions for the 420EX, refer to its instruction booklet.
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• About automatic reduction of flash output
If an EOS-dedicated Speedlite is used for a subject backlit by an overhead light, the flash output is reduced automatically to avoid having an unnatural looking exposure. This is called automatic reduction of flash output.
• In the Basic Zone modes, flash photography Is as easy as with the built-in
flash.
• Using the < DEP > mode with flash gives the same result as the < P > mode.

High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)

When Speedlite 420EX is set to the high-speed sync mode < 5ih>, it can synchronize at all shutter speeds, even those faster than 1/125 sec. When
high-speed sync is enabled, <^h> is displayed in the viewfinder. High-speed sync is useful in the cases listed below.
• High-speed sync works in Creative Zone modes. (1) When you want to use fill flash for a portrait and maintain background
blur with a large aperture. (2) When you want to create a catchlight in the subject’s eyes. (3) When you want to use fill flash to eliminate shadows.
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With conventional flash. With FP flash.
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* FE Lock
FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure reading for any part of the scene.
• FE lock works in Creative Zone modes.
Check that the 420EX’s pilot lamp is lit.
• The flash mode can be either normal or high-speed sync. FE lock works with either mode.
Focus the subject.
• Focus at the point where you want to
lock the flash exposure.
Aim the center focusing point
where you want to lock the flash
exposure, then press the <*> button. ((2)16)
> The < * > icon lights in the
viewfinder.
•• The Speedlite fires a preflash and stores and locks the flash exposure
reading in memory.
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■■ In the viewfinder, the focusing point achieving FE lock flashes in red.
•• Below the viewfinder, the display shown in (1) appears for 0.5 sec. followed by the display shown by (2).
• Each time you press the < * > button, a preflash fires and the flash exposure reading is locked.
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Take the picture.
■ Compose the shot and take the picture.
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For this picture, the flash exposure was locked on the face and then the picture was recomposed. The subject was exposed correctly without being affected by the
background reflection.
o If the subject is too far away to obtain a correct flash exposure, the < V > icon will
blink. Get closer to the subject and follow steps 2 and 3 again.
BBit C.Fn-8-1 enables FE lock with the user-selected focusing point, (-^page 89)
' Normaiiy, use the center focusing
point for FE lock.

^ Flash Exposure Compensation

Setting flash exposure compensation with the camera is described in
“Flash Exposure Compensation” on page 76.
Flash exposure compensation can also be set with the following
Speedlites: 550EX, 540EZ, 430EZ, and Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX.
• Flash exposure compensation can be set in the Creative Zone modes.
W If flash exposure compensation is set with both the camera and external, EOS-
dedicated Speedlite, the Speedlite's setting will override the camera's.
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Custom Function Set
Custom Functions enable you to customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences.
The aai symbol in this booklet
introduced the relevant Custom Function
that is listed in this chapter.
Custom Functions
Custom Function settings are applied in the Creative Zone modes.
They are not applied in the Basic Zone modes.
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Canceling a Custom Function
Turn the Command Dial to <(S5)>.
• The < GED> icon and Custom
Function No. are displayed on the LCD panel.
Select the Custom Function No. you want to cancel.
• Turn the <i^> dial to select the Custom Function No.
Set the setting to “ 0 ”.
• The Custom Function setting changes each time you press the <C.Fn> button.
Turn the Command Dial to a setting other than <E!3>.
■■ The < 033 > icon turns off on the LCD panel and the Custom Function setting is canceled.
• The < 033 > icon remains displayed on the LCD panel if another Custom
Function has been set.
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Custom Function List
C.Fn Function
C.Fn-1
C.Fn-2
C.Fn-3
C.Fn-4
C.Fn-5
C.Fn-6
C.Fn-7
Film rewind speed
Film leader position after fiim rewind
DX-coded fiim speed
setting method
Shutter button and < * > functions
Mirror lockup
Shutter curtain synchronization (with buiit-in and external flash)
AF-assist light emission / Main flash firing
No.
0
Low speed (silent)
1
High speed
0
Rewinds film leader into the cartridge.
1
Leaves film leader outside the cartridge.
0
Enabled.
1
Disabled.
AF start with shutter button pressed
0
halfway and AE lock with < * > button. AF start with < * > button and AE lock
1
with shutter button pressed halfway. AF start with shutter button pressed halfway
2
and AF operation stopped with < * > button.
0 Disabled (Normal operation).
1
Enabled. tst-curtain sync
0
(Normal operation)
1
2nd-curlain sync Built-in/external flash:
0
Emits AF-assist/Fires main flash.
Built-in/external flash:
1
No AF-assist/Fires main flash. Built-in flash: No AF-assist/Fires main Hash.
2
External flash: AF-assist emitted'Fires main Hash. Built-in/external flash:
3
Emits AF-assist/No main flash.
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Basic Photography Terms
Exposure
Exposure occurs when the film is exposed to light. Correct exposure is obtained when the film is exposed to a proper amount of light in accordance with the film’s sensitivity to light. The correct exposure is adjusted with the camera’s shutter speed and aperture.
Shutter speed
The shutter speed is the length of time the camera’s shutter opens to
expose the film to the light coming through the lens. The shutter speed is
displayed on the camera's LCD panel and in the viewfinder. It ranges from
30 sec. to 1/4000 sec. and bulb.
Aperture
The aperture setting (f-number) indicates the size of the aperture opening in the lens. It is used to adjust the amount of light striking the film. The aperture setting is displayed on the camera’s LCD panel and in the viewfinder. It can range anywhere from 1.0 to 91, depending on the lens attached to the camera.
ISO film speed
The ISO film speed indicates the film’s sensitivity to light. The higher the film speed, the more sensitive the film is. Therefore, ISO 400 and higher­speed films are suited for low-light conditions. The ISO film speed is set in accordance with standards set by the International Standardization Organization (ISO). A film speed from 6 to 6400 can be set with the camera. The film speed is displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder.
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Exposure Warning List

Mode
P
Blinking Warning
^ \ 1 / ^
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^ \ 1 / ^
^ / 1 \ ^
Indication
The subject is too dark.
The subject is too bright.
Reference
Countermeasures
Use flash.
Attach a neutral density filter to the lens.
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The sample warnings above apply when the lens used has a maximum aperture of f/4.0 and minimum aperture of f/22. The maximum and minimum aperture warning displays will differ depending on the lens attached to the camera.
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The picture will be underexposed.
The picture will be overexposed.
The picture will be underexposed.
The picture will be overexposed.
The desired depth of field cannot be obtained.
The subject is too dark.
The subject is too bright.
Turn the to set a slower shutter speed.
Turn the <iS^> to set a
faster shutter speed.
Turn the <£2s>to set a larger aperture (smaller f­number).
Turn the <£2i> to set a smaller aperture (larger f­number).
1) Move away from the
subject and try again.
2) If a zoom lens is used, use the shortest focal length.
Use flash. The result will be the same as using the
< P > mode.
Attach a neutral density (ND) filter to the lens.
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Major Accessories

Reference
> Battery Pack BP-300
The vertical grip has its own shutter button and AE/FE lock button. It houses four size-AA batteries (alkaline, Ni-Cd, or nickel hydride). Two CR123A batteries to power the camera can also be used.
' EX-series Speedlites 550EX,
420EX, and 220EX
Three EOS-dedicated, E-TTL autoflash Speedlites are available. The 550EX with an autozoom head can provide a large flash output, the 420EX for affordable high performance, and the 220EX for compactness. The respective maximum Guide No. (at ISO 100 in meters) are 55, 42, and 22. All three Speedlites also enable high speed sync (FP flash), and FE lock. With the 550EX and 420EX, E-TTL wireless autoflash with multiple Speedlites is possible.
> Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX
EOS-dedIcated macro ring flash featuring Guide No. 14 (at ISO 100 in meters), twin flash tubes, and E-TTL autoflash. You can fire only one or both flash tubes and control the flash ratio between the two flash tubes. Fligh­speed sync (FP flash) and FE lock are also possible. Sophisticated macro lighting effects can be obtained and operation is simple. The MR-14EX can
also be used as the master unit In a wireless, multi-Speedlite system (with the 550EX or 420EX as slave units).
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• Remote Switch RS-60E3
Wired remote switch for pressing the shutter button, it connects to the camera’s remote control terminal and prevents camera shake during close-up shots, bulb exposures, etc.
' Remote Controller RC-1
Wireless remote controller for pressing the shutter button. Convenient for self­timer shots, close-up shots, bulb exposures, etc.
• Camera Case EH14-L
Dedicated, semi-hard case which can accommodate the camera attached with the EF 28-90mm f/4-5.6 (USM)
lens.
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AE lock
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Multiple exposures..............Max. 9 multiple exposures (cancelable and resettable anytime).
Camera shake warning
• Autofocus
Type
.....................................
Focusing points
AF working range
Focusing modes.................(l)One-Shot AF
In-locus indicator
Focusing point selection
Selecled focusing point indicator..Superimposed in viewfinder and displayed on LCD panel. AF-assist light
• Shutter
Type......................................Vertical-travel, local-plane shutter with all speeds electronically-
Shutter speeds
Shutter release....................Soft-touch electromagnetic release.
Sell-timer
.................
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....................
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(1) Auto AE lock
In One-Shot AF mode. AE lock applied when locus is achieved.
(2) Manual AE lock
Enabled in all metering modes with AE lock button.
Cancels automatically alter all multiple exposures are taken.
.......
In the Basic Zone modes, il the shutter speed set automatically
is slower than the reciprocal ol the lens local length, the shutter speed display blinks at 2 Hz.
TTL-SIR with a CMOS sensor 7
...............
EV 1-18 (at ISO 100)
Autolocus stops and locks when locus is achieved,
(2) Al Servo AF
Focuses the moving subject continuously up to the start ol exposure. When locus is achieved, the in-locus indicator does not light (blinks at 2 Hz only il AF fails) and the beeper does not sound.
(3) AI Focus AF
Switches automatically between One-Shot AF and Al Servo AF to suit the subject,
(4) Manual focusing
Enabled with the focusing ring when the lens focus mode is
................
set to MF (or M).
(1) Flashing (disabled with C.Fn-10-1) focusing point
superimposed in viewfinder, (2) In-focus indicator in viewfinder. (3) Beeper sounds (can be disabled).
....
(1) Automatic selection: Camera-selected.
(2) Manual selection: One ol 7 focusing points user-selected
with focusing point selector and focusing point selection
keys. (Selection operation modifiable with C.Fn-11-1/2.)
Built-in flash fires intermittent burst automatically (disabled with C.Fn-7).
Effective range: Approx. 4.5 meters at center. Approx, 4 meters
at periphery.
controlled. 30 sec. to 1/4000 sec. in 1/2-stops. bulb. X-sync at 1/125 sec.
Electronically-controlled with 10-sec. delay.
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