Canon eos g User Manual

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Canon

English Edition

INSTRUCTIONS

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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

The EOS is a very compact autofocus, single lens reflex camera. It has many basic and advanced picture-taking modes to suit various picture-taking requirements.

Try out your new camera while following the instructions in this booklet.

• Precautions

• Before using the camera for an important event such as a wedding, be sure to take test shots to make sure the camera operates properly.

• EOS cameras have a lens mount fitted with electronic contacts for dedicated operation (autofocusing, exposure control, etc.) with EF lenses. Using a nonEF lens with an EOS camera may not result in proper camera or lens operation. Also, the warranty does not cover any camera malfunction or damage occurring with the use of non-Canon accessories.

Symbols used in this Instructions:

41 : Warning for preventing camera

malfunction or damage.

0 : Supplementary notes for basic camera

operation.

: Helpful tip for operating your camera

and taking pictures.

• Page numbers in parentheses indicate where you can find more information.

- Also read “Handling Precautions” on

page 62 to prevent camera malfunction

and damage.

• Retain this instructions for future

reference.

I. Before You

Start

II. Basic

Operation

III. Self-Timer and

Quartz Date (QD model only)

IV. Advanced

Operations

V. E-TTL Autoflash

VI. Reference

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Quick Start Guide

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4 Viewfinder Information

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8 Nomenclature LCD Panel

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6 Command Dial

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Attaching the neck strap...................10 Shutter Button and

Installing the Batteries and Autofocusing Operations

Checking the Battery Level

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10 Loading and Unloading Film

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Mounting and Detaching a Lens.... 12

Full Auto Mode

Setting Red-Eye Reduction

Portrait Mode................................20 Night Scene Mode

Landscape Mode

Self-timer Operation

Imprinting the Date or Time

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16 Close-up Mode

18 Sports Mode

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25 Replacing the Quartz

26 Date Battery...........................................27

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22 23 24

Setting the Date and Time

Focusing Point Selection

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Focusing an Off-Center Subject.... 30

Program AE

Shutter-Speed Priority AE

Aperture-Priority AE

Manual Exposure

Automatic Depth-of-Field AE... 38

Using the Built-in Flash

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33 35 37

E-TTL Autoflash with EX-Series Speedlites

Basic Terminology

Troubleshooting Guide

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56 58

Partial Metering and AE Lock Exposure Compensation

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Autoexposure Bracketing (AEB).. 44

Bulb Exposure...................46

Multiple Exposures

iso Setting the ISO Film Speed

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■<i| Silencing the In-Focus Beeper.. 50

as Midroll Film Rewind.....................51

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Major Accessories...........................61

Handling Precautions

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Exposure Warnings

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Feature Availability Table

AF Modes and

Film Advance Modes

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Major Specifications.........................64

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Quick Start Guide

^ Install the batteries.

As shown in the figure, open the battery compartment cover and insert two DL123A (or CR123A) lithium batteries.

2 Attach a lens.

Align the red dots on the lens and camera

and turn the lens clockwise until it snaps in place.

3 On the lens, set the focus mode switch to AF.

Set the Command Dial to

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Quick Start Guide

0 Load the film.

Align the edge of the film leader with the orange mark on the camera and dose the camera back until it snaps shut. The film will then advance to frame 1 automatically.

Focus the subject.

Aim the focusing point (□ □ □) on the subject and press the shutter button lightly to autofocus.

^ Take the picture.

Press the shutter button completely to take

the picture.

0 Unloading the film.

At the end of the roll, the film rewinds automatically. Open the camera back and

remove the film cartridge.

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Nomenclature

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Self-timer button (page 25}

Film rewind button (page 51)

Function button (page 44)

Focusing point selector (page 28) —

LCD pane! (page 8)

Main Dia

Hot shoe (page 61)

■ For dedicated Canon Speedlites

(sold separately), etc.

Built-in flash (page 39)

— Command Dial (page 9)

Neck strap eyelet (page 10)

-i Flash button (page 39}

Shutter button (page 13)I\

Grip (battery compartment)

(page 10)

AF-assist beam emitter (page 19) —

Red-eye reduction lamp (page 18}

Self-timer lamp (page 25)

Camera back lock-release lever

(page 14)

Lens release button (page 12)

Focus mode switch (page 12)

Focusing ring (page 58)

Zoom ring

*For details, see the page number in parentheses.

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Nomenclature

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Eyecup

Film window

Eyepiece (page 8)

Partial metering / AE lock / FE lock button (page 42)

Exposure compensation

button (page 43) Aperture button (page 37)

Quartz date display panel (page 26)

Display mode button (page 27)

Digit selection button (page 27)

Digit set button (page 27)

Remote control

jack (page 61)

• Connects io Remote Switch RS-60E3 (sold separately).

Grip positioning hole

Battery compartment cover lever

(page 10)

Camera back

Tripod socket

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Nomenclature

LCD Panel

Shutter speed / ISO film speed —

ISO symbol

Battery symbol Battery level indicator

Focusing point indicator

Film status

Film loaded Film rewind completed

Manual-focus symbol

Exposure display

• Exposure compensation amount

• Exposure level scale

■ Exposure level indicator

The LCD panel is shown with ail the information displayed.

-— Self-timer symbol

Aperture display

Red-eye reduction setting Beeper setting AEB amount

Red-eye reduction symbol

Beeper symbol

Multiple-exposure symbol

AEB symbol

— Function pointer

Frame counter No. of multiple exposures set No. of multiple exposures remaining Self-timer count down

Metered manual-exposure level indicator AEB amount indicator

Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator

Viewfinder Information

The viewfinder is shown with all the information displayed.

Partial metering circle

Focusing screen

Focusing points

AE lock indicator

Flash-ready indicator FE-lock warning indicator _.

High-sync speed (FP flash) indicator Shutter speed Aperture

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In-focus indicator

Exposure display

Exposure compensation amount Exposure level scale Exposure level indicator Metered manual-exposure level indicator Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator

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Command Dial

The Command Dial cannot be rotated to where there is no symbol on the dial.

Function Set Zone

Full AutO (page 16)

The camera takes care of everything. Just aim and press the shutter button.

Programmed Image Control Zone

Fully automatic operation can be set to suit the type of subject.

Portrait (page 20) Landscape (page 21) Close-up (page 22) Sports (page 23) Night Scene (page 24)

Creative Zone

Allows you to create your own photographic effects.

Program AE (page 31) Shutter speed-priority AE

(page 33) Aperture-priority AE (page 35) Manual exposure (page 37) Depth-of-field AE (page 38)

Function Set Zone

To set the ISO film speed manually, (page 49)

For mid roll film rewind, (page 51)

Lock

Set to this position when the camera is not to be used. This turns off the camera.

When the camera is not to be used, set the Command Dial to This will prevent accidental battery drainage if the shutter button is held down inadvertently.

*For details, see the page number in parentheses.

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I. Before You Start

To have your camera ready for picture-taking, follow the procedures below. . \

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Attaching the neck strap

Pass the end of the strap through the clasp on the inner side. Pull the strap to make sure it does not slip out of the clasp.

Installing the Batteries and Checking the Battery Level

Installing the Batteries

Use DL123A (or CR123A) lithium batteries.

Slide the battery compartment cover lever as shown by the arrow and open the battery compartment cover.

P Insert the batteries with the

contacts oriented as shown on the battery compartment cover.

Close the battery compartment cover.

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I. Before You Start

Checking the Battery Level

-I Turn the Command Dial to a

* Programmed Image Control mode

or Creative Zone mode.

p The battery level will be displayed

^ on the LCD panel by one of the

following battery level indicator

symbols:

: Battery level OK.

o ; Keep spare battery handy.

t=p : Replace the battery.

-Jjp^^-See page 63. * The battery level can be checked when the

Command Dial is unlocked.

• DL123A (or CR123A) Lithium Battery Service Life

Ambient Temperature

At 2CTC At -10°C

* No. of 24-exposure rolls based on Canon’s Standard Test Method with new batteries. * Operating the camera without film will still consume battery power and reduce the number

of rolls that can be taken with the batteries.

!f nothing is displayed on the LCD panel, the batteries may have been installed incorrectly.,. Take out the batteries and install correctly.

0% Flash Use

85 rolls 35 rolls 60 rolls 25 rolls 12 rolls

. M-

50% Flash Use

100% Flash Use

17 rolls

• Before using the camera, be sure to check the battery level.

• In areas where DL123A (or CR123A) batteries may not be easily available, take spare batteries with you.

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Mounting and Detaching a Lens

Mounting a Lens

H Remove the rear lens cap and the

* camera body cap by turning the

cap as shown by the arrow.

p Align the red dots on the lens and ^ camera and turn the lens as shown

by the arrow until it snaps in place.

On the lens, set the focus mode

switch to AF.

* If the focus mode switch is set to MF (or M

on some lenses), autofocus will not operate.

- While the lens autofocuses, do not touch the rotating part of the lens.

^ Remove the front lens cap.

Detaching the Lens

While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it stops, then remove the lens.

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Shutter Button and Autofocusing Operations

The EOS camera’s shutter button can be depressed halfway or all the

way. It operates as described below (with autofocus enabled).

When it is pressed

halfway:

Autofocusing is activated, and when the

subject is focused, the camera beeps and the in-focus indicator in the viewfinder lights in

green. At the same time, the focusing point

indicator for the active focusing point is displayed. The shutter speed and aperture are also 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 then the film advances by one frame.

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.

First press the shutter button halfway, then press all the way. Use a faster shutter speed.

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Loading and Unloading Film

Loading Film

When a roll of film is loaded, the camera first winds the whole roll onto the

camera’s spool. Then each time a picture is taken and the frame advances, one frame of film is rewound back into the film cartridge.

With DX-coded film, the camera

automatically sets the film’s ISO speed.

• If the film is not DX-coded, set the ISO speed manually. See ^Setting the ISO Speed" on page 49.

Unlock the Command Dial.

Slide down the camera back lockrelease lever to open the camera back.

Insert the film cartridge at an angle

as shown in the figure.

Infrared film cannot be used with this camera.

.JThe shutter curtain is manufactured with very

w high precision. To prevent damage, never

touch the shutter curtain. When loading or Unloading film, be careful not to touch the shutter curtain with your fingers or the film.

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I. Before You Start

A Hold down the film cartridge and

^ pull the edge of the film leader to

the orange mark on the camera.

• If the edge of the film leader goes beyond the orange mark, rewind some of the film

back into the cartridge.

C After checking that the film leader

^ edge is correctly aligned with the

orange mark, close the camera

back. The film will then wind on the spool and the frame counter will count up. The camera will then make a shutter release sound and the film symbol (@) will be displayed.

* While the film is being wound, the ISO film

speed will be displayed on the LCD panel.

■ If the film has not been loaded properly, the frame count will not be displayed and the film symbol will blink. Load the film again.

Unloading Film

After the film’s last frame is exposed, the camera rewinds the film automatically. When the film rewind ends, only the film symbol will blink on the LCD panel. Check that the film symbol is blinking, then open the camera back and

unload the film.

• The film symbol will blink for 3 seconds, then it will stay on.

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II. Basic Operation

Easy picture-taking with the Command Dial’s Fuil Auto^and Programmed ^

H* Jmage Control modes is described here. With these fully-automatic

picture-taking modes, all you do* is press the shatter button and the

■'camera does the rest. ^ The Full Auto mode and Programmed Image Control modes override all

camera controls except the shutter button.

□ Full Auto Mode

The Full Auto mode is for any type of subject. You only need to press the shutter button. One of the three focusing points is used to focus the subject for easy picture-taking.

Turn the Command Dial to O

Q Look through the viewfinder and ^ aim one of the three focusing

points on the subject.

• The camera will select a focusing point to focus what it perceives as the subject.

• It none of the focusing points cover the subject, see “Focus Lock" on page 30.

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3 Press the shutter button halfway.

The subject will be focused and the

shutter speed and aperture will be

set automatically.

* When focus is achieved, the green in

focus indicator lights.

■ The active focusing point will light on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder.

■ The shutter speed and aperture will be displayed

on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder.

• In low-light or backlit conditions, the built-in

flash fires automatically.

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A Press the shutter button completely

^ to take the picture.

■ In-focus indicator warning It the in-focus indicator blinks, the shutter cannot be released. See page 58.

■ Display of the multiple focusing points When focus is achieved, more than one focusing point indicator at the bottom of the

viewfinder may light. This indicates that those corresponding focusing points have achieved focus.

■ How the focusing point is selected automatically

As a general principle, the focusing point covering the closest, focusable object is selected automatically.

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II. Basic Operation

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Automatic Flash Operation

In the Full Auto mode □ or in the ^ , and 0 Programmed Image

Control modes, the built-in flash pops up and fires automatically for dark or backlit (fill-in flash) subjects.

If the built-in flash Is obstructed from popping up automatically, the battery level indicator on the LCD panel will blink for 3 seconds and then remain displayed as a warning. If this happens, press the shutter button halfway to cancel the warning.

If you do not want to use flash, use the P (Program AE) mode.See page 31.

The Red-Eye Effect

When flash is used in low-light situations, it may reflect off the subject's

pupils and make the eyes look red in the photograph.

Setting Red-Eye Reduction

The red-eye reduction feature helps reduce red eye with the camera’s

red-eye reduction lamp which gently shines into the subject’s eyes to decrease the pupil diameter, thereby reducing the chances of red eye

from occurring. Red-eye reduction can be set in any picture-taking mode.

A Press the function button until the

* function pointer points to the red

eye reduction symbol (<§>) on the LCD panel.

O Turn the Main Dial as shown by ^ the arrow so that “1” appears on

the LCD panel.

• To disable red-eye reduction, turn the Main Dial in the opposite direction to set it

to “0".

• The function pointer ► will disappear and the red-eye reduction feature will be disabled.

o The setting will take effect 6 ^ seconds later or when the Main

Dial is turned.

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II. Basic Operation

• The red-eye reduction lamp lights after the shutter button is pressed halfway and focus has been achieved,

• The red-eye reduction lamp will light again if the shutter button is pressed halfway again.

• While the red-eye reduction lamp is iitf the red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator in the viewfinder will gradually fade.

• Red-eye reduction may be effective only when the subject looks at the red-eye reduction lamp. The actual effectiveness will depend on the subject.

• To increase the effectiveness of red-eye reduction, take the picture after the red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator in the viewfinder turns off.

• The picture can be taken at anytime even while the red-eye reduction lamp is lit. Just press

the shutter button completely.

AF-Assist Beam

Under difficult autofocusing conditions, the AF-assist beam is emitted

automatically to assist autofocus,

* The AF-assist beam can be activated in any Programmed Image Control mode and Creative

Zone mode.

■ if Speedlite 540EZ is used with the camera, the AF-assist beam will be emitted by the Speedlite instead. With any other external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite, the AF-assist beam will be emitted by the camera. However, if the center focusing point has been selected manually in a Creative Zone mode, the AF-assist beam will be emitted by the EOSdedicated Speedlite instead of the camera.

Single-frame and continuous shooting

• When the shutter button is held down completeiy, the shooting mode (single-frame or continuous) is set automatically by the current picture-taking mode. Refer to page 65 to see which shooting mode is set.

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^ Portrait Mode

This mode blurs the background to

make the human subject stand out.

* Holding down the shutter button enables

continuous shooting.

* For dark or backlit (fill-in flash) subjects, the

built-in flash pops up and fires automatically.

Set the Command Dial to ^ .

• The picture-taking procedure is the same as for the Full Auto mode (page 16).

■ Head-and-shoulder shots result in the best background blur effect, Also, the further away the subject is from the background, the more blurred the background will become.

* Using a telephoto lens also blurs the background further. If a zoom lens is used, use the

longest focal length. (For example, a 28-80mm zoom lens set to 80 mm.)

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Landscape Mode

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This is for sweeping scenery, sunsets, etc.

■ The built-in flash does not operate in this mode.

Set the Command Dial to

* The picture-taking procedure is the same as for

the Full Auto mode (page 16).

• If a zoom lens is attached, use the shortest focal length. (For example, a 28-80mm zoom lens set to 28 mm.) The resulting photograph will have more depth from the foreground to

the background and a wider breadth.

• If the shutter speed display blinks, the shutter speed may be too slow to prevent"a blurred

picture due to camera shake. Hold the camera steady or use a tripod. (The shutter speed will still blink even while a tripod is used.)

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Set this mode when using the lens' built-in macro feature for taking closeup shots of flowers, insects, etc,

■ For dark or backlit (fill-in flash) subjects, the built-in flash pops up and fires automatically.

Set the Command Dial to ft .

• The picture-taking procedure is the same as for the Full Auto mode (page 16).

* Focus the subject at the lens’ minimum focusing distance. * If a zoom lens is used, use the longest focai length to obtain a larger magnification. * For better close-ups, an EF macro lens and Macro Ring Lite ML-3 (both sold separately)

are recommended.

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^ Sports Mode

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This mode is ideal for sports

photography and capturing fastmoving subjects.

• Holding down the shutter button enables continuous shooting.

■ The built-in flash does not operate in this

mode.

Set the Command Dial to ^,

• The picture-taking procedure is the same as for the Full Auto mode (page 16).

■ Using ISO 400 or faster film is recommended. * For sports photography, a telephoto lens such as the EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 USM or EF

75-300mm f/4-5.6 is recommended.

If the shutter speed display blinks, the shutter speed may be too slow to prevent a blurred picture due to camera shake. Hold the camera steady or use a tripod, (The shutter speed wifi still blink even while a tripod is used.)

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Pi Night Scene Mode

Use this mode when taking a photo of a human subject at sunset or at night.

Flash is used to illuminate the subject and a slow shutter speed is used to expose the background, resulting in a natural-looking exposure.

Set the Command Dial to R .

• Using ISO 400 or faster film is recommended.

■ When using this mode, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. * For scenery only (no human subjects), use the Landscape mode Sfc .

• The Night Scene mode uses a slow shutter speed. Tell the subject not to move immediately alter the flash fires.

• If the self-timer is used, the red-eye reduction lamp will flash after the exposure is completed.

* An external EOS-dedicated Speedlite will also work with this mode. * If the Night Scene mode is used in daylight, it will be the same as the Full Auto mode.

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III. Self-Timer and Quartz Date (QD model only)

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The camera has a self-timer/ and QD models have a quartz date feature to imprint the date or time.

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Self-timer Operation

The self-timer can be used in any picture-taking mode. Using a tripod is

recommended.

Press the self-timer button.

• The symbol will be displayed on the LCD panel.

* To cancel the self-timer, press the self-

timer button again or turn the Command Dial to H.

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■ If you start the self-timer while standing in front of the camera, the

focus may be incorrect.

■ To cancel the self-timer, press the self-timer button again.

■ When using the self-timer to take a picture of only yourself, first lock the

focus (see page 30) on an object

near where you will be in the picture.

Press the shutter button halfway to

focus, and check the shutter speed

and aperture setting.

While still looking through the viewfinder, press the shutter button completely to start the self-timer. The beeper will sound and the shutter will be released after 10 sec.

The beeper beeps slowly (twice/sec.) during the first 8 seconds and faster (8 times/sec.) during the final two seconds before the shutter is released.

* The self-timer display on the LCD panel

counts down in seconds.

* The camera's red-eye reduction lamp

lights two seconds before the shutter is released.

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Imprinting the Date or Time (QD model only)

QD models have a quartz date feature which maintains an automatic calendar to the year 2019. It can imprint the date or time on the photographs you take. The year, month, and day are initially displayed on the quartz date display panel. If left unchanged, the date in this format will

be imprinted on the photograph at the same time the photograph is taken.

The date or time can be imprinted in any picture-taking mode.

Pressing the MODE button changes the date/time format to be imprinted, in the sequence shown on the display panel as follows:

Year, month, day

Day, hour, minute

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■ "M” is displayed above the month.

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(20 Oct. 1996)

Disabling Date or Time Imprinting

■ The date or time is imprinted as shown in the above photograph. The

actual imprinted date or time does not have the “M” or ” displayed on the display panel.

If you do not want to imprint the date

or time on the photograph, press the

MODE button until the LCD panel displays “ -

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II!. Self-Timer and Quartz Date (QD model only)

Setting the Date and Time

To set or change the date and time, follow the procedure below:

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■ the date or time to be set.

Q Press the SELECT button so that ^ the digit to be changed blinks.

Keep pressing the SET button until the correct number appears.

Press the SELECT button until none of the digits blink. This sets the new date or time.

Replacing the Quartz Date Battery

When the quartz date display panel looks faded, replace the CR2025 lithium battery as follows. Battery life is about 3 years.

H Open the camera back and loosen

the screw to remove the battery

compartment cover as shown in the figure.

2 Take out the battery. O Insert a new battery with the

^ positive contact facing you. Then

reattach the battery compartment cover.

A Close the camera back and set the

^ correct date and time.

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I IV. Advanced Operations

The Creative Zone modes make picture-taking more flexible with shutter £?: speed-priority and aperture-priority modes, user-selected focusing points, f and options for changing the exposure settings. The Creative Zone

modes are described here along with other advanced operations.

Focusing Point Selection

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The focusing points are the little boxes which focus the subject. The focusing point can be selected automatically by the camera or manually by you.

In the Full Auto, A-DEP, and all Programmed Image Control modes, the

focusing point can only be selected automatically. In the P, Tv, Av, and M

modes, the focusing point can be selected either automatically or manually.

Automatic selection: The camera selects the focusing point

Manual selection: You can select any focusing point to focus the

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automatically depending on the scene. Ideal for snapshots.

subject. This ensures that the camera focuses the subject you want. It is also effective for focusing

off-center subjects quickly.

Selecting the focusing point automatically or

manually

Set the Command Dial to the P,

Tv, Av, or M mode.

Press the focusing point selector.

• The focusing point indicator for the current focusing point is displayed.

• The locusing point indicator remains

displayed for 6 seconds after the focusing point selector is released.

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(V. Advanced Operations

O Look at the focusing point indicator ^ on the LCD panel or in the

viewfinder and turn the Main Dial

until the desired focusing point indicator is displayed.

■ ■] :Sets the focusing point selection to automatic.

[■ ] :Selects the left focusing point. £ ■ rSelectsthe center focusing point. E :Selects the right focusing point.

* The focusing point indicator changes in the

above looping sequence as the Main Dial is turned.

A Press the shutter button halfway to

* if the shutter button is not pressed halfway

within 6 seconds, the focusing point selection will be registered automatically.

If you select the focusing point manually and then you set the Command Dial to Full Auto or a Programmed Image Control mode, your focusing point selection will be overidden and

automatic focusing point selection will take effect.

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IV. Advanced Operations

Focusing an Off-Center Subject

If you want to focus an off-center subject not covered by any of the

focusing points, following the procedure below.

■I Aim the manually-selected focusing point on the subject, then press the shutter button halfway to focus.

O Keep pressing the shutter button ^ halfway and recompose the picture.

O Press the shutter button completely

^ to take the picture.

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P Program AE_

Like the Full Auto mode (CD), this is a general-purpose picture-taking mode. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the scene’s brightness.

Press the shutter button halfway to

focus the subject.

* The shutter speed and aperture will be

displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD

panel display.

■ After the shutter button is pressed halfway and released, the shutter speed and aperture will remain displayed for about 4 seconds.

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O Check the shutter speed and

^ aperture, then press the shutter

button completely to take the picture.

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IV* Advanced Operations

In a Creative Zone mode, the LCD panel and viewfinder wilt show the exposure level scale and exposure level indicator in addition to the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure level indicator indicates the exposure compensation amount and exposure level in the manual exposure mode.

Difference Between Program AE Mode and Full Auto Mode

The Program AE (P) mode and Full Auto (CD) mode obtain the same shutter speed and aperture settings for picture-taking. However, the

Program AE mode is more flexible by allowing you to override the camera settings and use the features below. O: Settable by the user, x: Not settable by the user.

Feature

Continuous shooting

Program shift Exposure compensation

Autoexposure bracketing

Partial metering/AE lock Manual focusing point selection Manual firing of built-in flash High-speed sync with EX-series Speedlite ^ FE lock with EX-series Speedlite

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Shifting the Program

In the Program AE mode, you can freely change the shutter speed and aperture combination (program) set by the camera while maintaining the same exposure value. This is called shifting the program. To shift the program, press the shutter button halfway and turn the

Main Dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture is displayed,

• After the picture is taken with the shifted program, the shifted program is canceled automatically and the original program is restored.

■ If the built-in flash is used, the program cannot be shifted.

■ The program can be shifted only to a shutter speed from 30 to 1/2000 sec. and within the minimum and maximum aperture settings of the lens.

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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. (Tv stands for Time value.)

By setting a fast shutter speedt you

can freeze the motion of a fast-moving

subject. And by setting a slow shutter speed, you can blur the subject to give the impression of motion.

Taken at a fast shutter speed

To photograph a scene on a TV screen, use a shutter speed of 1/15 sec. for best results. Use a tripod to prevent blur.

Taken at a slow shutter speed

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IV. Advanced Operations

Q Press the shutter button halfway to ^ focus the subject.

* The shutter speed and aperture will be

displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD

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* If the maximum aperture (the smallest Fnumber) blinks, the scene is too dark. In such a

case, turn the Main Dial to set a slower shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking.

■ If the minimum aperture (the largest f-number) blinks, the scene is too bright. In such a case, turn the Main Dial to set a faster shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking.

Shutter Speed Display

The shutter speed can be set and displayed in full and half steps as shown below. Shutter

speeds from 2 to 2000 indicate the denominator of the fractional shutter speed. For example,

125 is 1/125 second. For slower shutter speeds, the numeral is appended with the seconds

mark (“). For example, 0"7 is 0,7 second and 15” is 15 seconds. 30" 20” 15” 10” 8" 6” 4” 3” 2" 1”5 1” 0"7

2 3 4 6 8 10 15 20 30 45 60 90 125 180 250 350 500 750 1000 1500 2000

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Av Aperture-Priority AE

Taken with a large aperture

In this mode, you set the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the brightness of the scene- (Av stands for aperture

value.)

By setting a larger aperture (smaller f-

number), you can blur the background

and make the subject stand out.

Or, by setting a smaller aperture

(larger f-number), you can increase the

depth of field to make both the

foreground and background look

sharp.

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IV. Advanced Operations

Q Press the shutter button halfway to

focus the subject.

• The shutter speed and aperture will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

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■ If the 30" shutter speed blinks, the scene is too dark. In such a case, turn the Main Dial to set a larger aperture {smaller f-number) until the shutter speed stops blinking.

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to set a smaller aperture {a larger f-number) until the shutter speed stops blinking.

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The aperture can be set and displayed in full and half stops as shown below. The higher the

aperture setting (f-number), the smaller the aperture opening will be. The displayable range of aperture settings depends on the lens mounted on the camera. When no lens is mounted on

the camera, (<00” is displayed for the aperture setting,

1.0 1-2 1-4 1.8 2.0 2.5 2.8 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.6 6.7 8.0 9.5

11 13 16 19 22 27 32 38 45 54 64

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M Manual Exposure^

In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the aperture for total exposure control. The exposure level of the shutter speed and aperture combination you set is indicated on the exposure level scale so you can

see whether the exposure is suitable.

Set the Command Dial to M.

p Turn the Main Dial to set the ^ shutter speed.

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Q Press and hold down the aperture

^ button and turn the Main Dial to set

the desired aperture.

A Press the shutter button halfway to

^ focus the subject. f-

• Check the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel.

0 Look at the exposure level

indicator and adjust the exposure level if necessary.

Correct exposure; This is the standard

reference point for a

Overexposure: To achieve the correct

Underexposure: To achieve the correct

correct exposure.

exposure, increase the shutter speed or set a smaller aperture.

exposure, decrease the shutter speed or set a larger aperture.

Take the picture.

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A'DEP 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 large-group photos and landscapes.

The camera uses the three focusing points to detect the nearest subject

and the farthest subject.

■1 Set the Command Dial to A-DEP and make sure the focus mode switch on the lens is set to AF.

p Press the shutter button halfway to ^ focus the subject.

■ The active focusing points, the shutter speed, and aperture are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. The area between the nearest subject covered

by a focusing point and the furthest subject

covered by another focusing point will be

in sharp focus.

Q Check the shutter speed and

aperture and take the picture.

In this example, the focus will be sharp from the right subject covered by the right focusing point up to the left subject covered by the left focusing

point,

■ If the aperture 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,

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

• Automatic depth-of-field AE cannot be used if the lens’ focus mode switch is set to MF (or

M on some lenses).

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i Using the Built-in Flash

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In Creative Zone modes, flash photography is possible at any time regardless of the ambient light level. Whether the built-in flash or an external EOS-dedicated Speedlite is used, the basic operation is the same as with an AE mode.

When flash is used in a Creative Zone mode, the shutter speed (the

maximum sync speed or slower) and/or the aperture can be set as usual.

The flash output is controlled automatically to match the set aperture. Since the 3-zone TTL autoflash system is linked to the active focusing

point, the flash exposure is weighted on the subject in focus.

• For automatic flash photography, set the Command Dial to P. The shutter speed and aperture will be set automatically as with the

Full Auto mode. The flash exposure will be weighted on the subject

that is in focus.

• To set the flash aperture manually, set the Command Dial to Av. In low-light conditions, a slow sync speed will be set automatically to

obtain a suitable exposure of the subject and background. For the subject, the flash output is set automatically to match the set aperture

for a proper exposure. For the background, the sync speed is set

automatically to obtain a proper exposure.

* When a slow sync speed is set, using a tripod is recommended.

• To set the sync speed manually, set the Command Dial to Tv.

The flash aperture is set automatically to match the sync speed for a

proper exposure, and the flash output is controlled automatically to match the flash aperture.

• If you set a shutter speed faster than 1/90 sec., the sync speed will be set automatically

to 1 /90 sec,

• To set both the flash aperture and the sync speed manually, set the Command Dial to M.

For the background, the shutter speed and aperture can be set

manually. The flash output is then controlled automatically to match

the manually-set flash aperture for a proper exposure.

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* If A-DEP is set and flash is used, the result will be the same as using flash in the P

(Program AE) mode.

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IV. Advanced Operations

Press the flash button to pop up

the flash,

■ To retract the flash head after use, push it down,

O Press the shutter button halfway

and focus the subject.

O Check that the lightning symbol in ^ the viewfinder lights, then take the

picture.

Setting Red-Eye Reduction

When flash is used in a low-light environment, the subject's eyes may

look red in the photograph. This happens when the light from the flash reflects off the pupils of the eyes. To set the camera’s red-eye reduction

feature, see page 18.

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IV. Advanced Operations

Effective Flash Range cwsth ef 28-80mm 1/35-5.6 lens)

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100

400

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Flash Exposure Indications

Mode

(Shutter speed-

priority AE)

(Aperture-priority

AE)

The lens’ maximum aperture blinks.

The lens' minimum aperture blinks.

The 1/90 sec. shutter speed blinks.

The 30” shutter speed blinks.

Warnings

Background overexposure

warning.

Background underexposure

warning. Overexposure

warning.

Underexposure

warning.

Description

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1 - 6m 1.5 - 4.3 m

The subject will be correctly exposed.

The subject will be correctly exposed. If the

aperture is changed, the shutter speed may change.

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Remarks

■ When using the built-in flash, keep at least 1 meter away from the subject. Otherwise, part of the photo will look dark because the lens barrel will partially obstruct the flash coverage.

■ When using the built-in flash, detach any hood attached to the lens. A lens hood will

partially obstruct the flash coverage.

* Using the built-in flash with any of the following lenses may partially obstruct the flash

coverage. Use an external flash unit instead.

* EF 17-35mm f/2,8L USM, EF 28-70mm f/2.8L USM, and other large-aperture lenses.

* EF 300mm f/2.8L USM, EF 600mm f/4L USM, and other super telephoto lenses. * The built-in flash cannot be used together with an external flash unit. * ff an EOS-dedicated Speed!ite, etc,, is attached to the hot shoe, the built-in flash will not

operate.

* Before attaching an EOS-dedicated Speedlite, etc., retract the built-in flash.

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Partial Metering and AE Lock

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In high-contrast situations such as a person spotlighted against a dark background, the exposure may turn out too bright or too dark in certain areas of the photograph. To obtain a more accurate exposure in such cases, use AE lock to lock the subject’s exposure level.

■I Set the Command Dial to a

Creative Zone mode.

O Aim the active focusing point where ^ you want to lock the exposure, then

press the shutter button halfway to achieve focus.

■ The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

Partial metering circle

O If necessary, move the partial ^ metering circle over the area where

you want to lock the exposure, then

press the AE lock button (* ).

* The AE lock indicator ( * ) in the

viewfinder lights and the exposure level locks. The exposure level will be locked for about 4 seconds after the AE lock button is

released.

* Whenever the AE lock button is pressed, it

locks the exposure level for the area

currently covered by the partial metering

circle.

■ AE lock will be canceled 4 seconds after the AE lock button is released or if the Command Dial is turned.

■ If the Command Dial is set to M (see page

37), the exposure level indicator will indicate the difference between the exposure setting you have set and the partial metering exposure level of the subject.

A Recompose the shot, focus if

** necessary, then take the picture.

To take continuous shots with AE lock, hold down the AE lock button ( *) and press the shutter button.

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Exposure Compensation

Changing the exposure level set by the camera is called exposure compensation. Exposure compensation can be used to make the picture darker or brighter intentionally. Exposure compensation can be set up to 2 stops in half steps.

Set the Command Dial to a Creative Zone mode except M.

9 Press the shutter button halfway ^ and focus the subject.

The shutter speed and aperture will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

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O Press and hold down the exposure ^ compensation button and turn the

Main Dial until the desired exposure compensation amount is set.

■ The plus side of the scale indicates overexposure and the minus side of the scale indicates underexposure.

• To cancel the exposure compensation setting, set the exposure fevel indicator to

^ Take the picture.

* The exposure compensation setting will be canceled if the Command Dial is set to a

Programmed image Control mode.

• Assuming that a shutter speed of 1/125 sec. and an aperture of f/5.6 will give a correct exposure, setting the exposure compensation amount to plus or minus 1 stop on the exposure level scale will be equivalent tD the following settings:

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Autoexposure Bracketing (AEB)

With autoexposure bracketing, the camera automatically changes the exposure level within the set range for three successive frames. The bracketing amount centers on the correct exposure (or the exposure compensation setting), and the exposure can be varied up to 2 stops in

half stops. The three bracketed shots are exposed in the following sequence: correct exposure, underexposure, and overexposure. The film advances according to the current picture-taking mode. (See “Feature Availability Table” on page 60.) Bracketing is useful for obtaining the desired exposure or effect, especially with reversal film which has a

narrow exposure latitude.

Correct exposure Underexposure (-0.5 stop) Overexposure (+0.5 stop)

Set the Command

Dial to a

Creative Zone mode.

O Press the function button until the " function setting pointer points to

Turn the Main Dial to set the desired bracketing amount.

■ The bracketing amount is displayed on the LCD panel. For example, it it is set to

0.5, the bracketing sequence will be: correct exposure, underexposure by -0.5 stop, and overexposure by +0.5 stop.

• To cancel autoexposure bracketing, set the bracketing amount to 0.0.

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IV. Advanced Operations

If the set bracketing amount exceeds 2 stops, the display will be as shown on the left. Autoexposure bracketing and the bracketing amount will still work properly.

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A Turn the Main Dial or wait for 4

^ seconds until the bracketing

amount takes effect.

C Take the bracketed shots with the ** film advance mode set with the

current picture-taking mode. See “Feature Availability Table” on page 61.

• The exposure level scale in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel will show the bracketing amount for each bracketed shot.

* The AEB symbol’s function setting pointer

and dot will blink while the bracketed pictures are taken.

Correct exposure

Underexposure .

Overexposure ...

• If the Command Dial is set to a Programmed Image Control mode or if the built-in flash or a Canon Speedlite is used, the autoexposure bracketing setting will be canceled.

• The three bracketed shots can be taken continuously by holding down the shutter button in

the continuous shooting mode. However, the bracketed amount for each shot will not be displayed in the viewfinder.

• If the self-timer is used with autoexposure bracketing, the three bracketed shots will be taken continuously 10 sec. after the self-timer is activated.

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Bulb Exposure

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When bulb is set, you can expose the film for as long as you press the shutter button completely. Bulb exposures are useful when long exposures are required for night scenes, fireworks, etc. Use a tripod when making a bulb exposure. Remote Switch RS-60E3 (sold separately)

makes taking bulb exposures easier.

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^ Set the Command Dial to M, p Turn the Main Dial until W.6

^ (which follows ) is displayed for

the shutter speed.

O Press and hold down the aperture ^ button and turn the Main Dial to set

the desired aperture.

^ Frame the shot, then press and

hold down the shutter button completely for the duration of the exposure.

■ During bulb exposure, buLb biinks on the LCD panel.

* With a new set of batteries, a bulb

exposure can be as iong as about 6 hours.

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Multiple Exposures

By not advancing the film, a single frame can be exposed multiple times

to obtain a special effect.

O Press the function button until the ^ function pointer points to the

multiple-exposure symbol (0) on

the LCD panel.

* "1” will be displayed on the film counter on

the LCD panel.

O Turn the Main Dial to set the

** desired number of multiple

exposures.

• The film counter on the LCD panel will show the number of multiple exposures

that is set.

• Up to 9 multiple exposures can be set.

• Press the shutter button halfway or wait 6 seconds tor the setting to take effect.

• To cancel the multiple-exposure setting, set the number of multiple exposures to 1.

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IV. Advanced Operations

A Compose the shot and press the

^ shutter button completely to

expose the same frame each time.

■ While multiple exposures are taker, the multiple-exposure symbol’s function pointer ^ blinks on the LCD panel during the 4 seconds while the exposure information is displayed.

* After the set number of multiple exposures

are taken, the film advances to the next frame and the multiple exposure setting is canceled.

• When taking multiple exposures on a single frame of film, exposure compensation must be set before the multiple exposures are taken. Also see "Exposure Compensation” on page

43. As a general guide, you should set the exposure compensation amount shown below for

the respective number of multiple exposures.

No. of Multiple Exposures Underexposure Amount

These are only suggested exposure compensation amounts. The optimum amount depends

on the scene. Experiment to discover the optimum compensation amount.

* Turning the Command Dial to a Programmed Image Control mode will cancel the multiple-

exposure setting.

■ Multiple exposures can be set for bulb exposures.

-1.0 stop

-1.5 stop

-2.0 stops

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Setting the ISO Film Speed

If the film is not DX-coded or if you want to set a different ISO film speed,

you can set the ISO film speed manually* The ISO film speed can be set from 6 to 6400.

Turn the Command Dial to ISO.

* The ISO symbol and the current ISO film

speed will be displayed on the LCD panel.

p Turn the Main Dial until the desired ^ ISO film speed appears on the

LCD panel.

O Turn the Command Dial to the ** desired mode.

The previously-set ISO film speed will remain effective until another DX-coded film is foaded or until the ISO film speed is changed manually.

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Silencing the In-Focus Beeper

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The in-focus beeper can be silenced for all picture-taking modes.

Press the function button until the

function pointer points to the

beeper symbol (■»])) on the LCD panel.

• The film counter on the LCD panel will show “1”.

Turn the Main Dial until the film

counter on the LCD panel displays

“0”.

• The beeper symbol’s function pointer on the LCD panel will disappear and fhe beeper will no longer sound when focus is

achieved.

■ To activate the in-focus beeper again, set the film counter on the LCD panel to "1”

again.

Turn the Command Dial or wait 6

seconds for the setting to take

effect.

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Midroli Film Rewind

To rewind and unload the film before reaching the last frame, follow the steps below.

Press and hold down the film rewind button (self-timer button) for at least 1 second.

• The film will start rewinding. When the film rewind ends, there will be a shutterrelease sound and the film symbol {@) on the LCD panel will blink. After about 3 seconds, the film symbol will stop blinking and just stay on.

Open the camera back remove the film.

If the film is removed from the camera in midroll without being rewound and then a new roll of fitm is loaded, the new roll (film leader) will only be rewound into the film cartridge. To prevent this, close the camera back and press the shutter button completely before loading a new roil

of film. ■ &

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V. E-TTL Autoflash with an EX-Series Speed!ite

With an EX-series Speedlite like the 380EX or 220EX, flash photography is easy with the E-TTL (Evaluative-Through-The-Lens) autoflash system which

is linked to the active focusing point. It is as easy as using the built-in flash.

An external Speedlite is recommended when a high flash output is

required for group shots and special lighting effects.

E-TTL Autoflash System Features

(1) Since the E-TTL autoflash system (with

preflash evaluative metering) is linked

to the active focusing point, proper flash exposure is obtained for the subject in focus.

(2) Even for fill-flash and indoor situations,

a natural-looking flash exposure is obtained automatically.

(3) With the Command Dial set to Av, a slow sync speed is set automatically in

low-light situations to obtain a balanced exposure between the subject and background.

(4) FE (Flash Exposure) lock enables you to lock the correct flash exposure for

any part of the picture.

(5) High-speed sync (FP or Focal-Plane flash) can be used to synchronize the

flash with all shutter speeds from 30 sec. to 1/2000 sec.

(6) In a Creative Zone mode, the aperture and shutter speed (1/90 sec. or slower)

can be set manually.

(7) With multi-flash accessories, multiple Speedlites can be used automatically

with the TTL autoflash system which is linked to the active focusing point.

* In the AF mode, the flash output is controlled automatically to match the flash aperture.

Since the flash metering is linked to the focusing point, the E-TTL autoflash system weights the Hash exposure on the subject in fucus.

* When the Speedlite is on in the Full Auto mode or a Programmed Image Control mode, the

flash fires each time a picture is taken,

■ The camera’s red-eye reduction lamp operates even when an external EOS-dedicated Speedlite has been attached to the camera.

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V. E-TTL Autoflash with an EX-Series Speedlite

Normal Flash Operation

H Set the Command Dial to any

* picture-taking mode except A-DEP.

* If A-DEP is set and flash is used, it will be

the same as using flash in the P (Program AE) mode.

O Turn on Speedlite 220EX’s power ^ switch.

• Make sure the Speedlite’s high-speed sync (FP flash) lamp is off. If it is on, press the high-speed sync button to turn off the

lamp.

O Press the shutter button halfway ^ and focus the subject.

4 In the viewfinder, check that the H

symbol, shutter speed, and aperture are displayed.

C Press the shutter button

** completely to take the picture.

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V. E-TTL Autoflash with an EX-Series Speedlite

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High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)

With the Speedlite’s high-speed sync switch set to Vh , high-speed sync

(focal-plane flash) is set automatically when the shutter speed is set faster

than 1/90 sec. The Speedlite can then synchronize with all shutter

speeds. When high-speed sync is in effect, “H" is displayed on the right of

i in the viewfinder.

High-speed sync is effective in the following cases:

1 When you want to use fill-in flash

for a portrait and maintain

background blur with a large aperture.

2 When you want to produce a

catchlight in the subject’s eyes.

3 When you want to use fill-in flash to

eliminate shadows

* High-speed sync can be used only in Creative Zone modes. In Programmed Image Control

modes, the normal sync speed is set.

■ When high-speed sync is used, the Speedfite’s Guide No. decreases. If the ambient light is insufficient, using high-speed sync may result in underexposure.

FE Lock

FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure for

the desired portion of the scene.

FE lock operates only in Creative Zone modes, and the camera’s AE lock button functions as an FE lock button.

Turn the Command Dial to a

Creative Zone mode.

O Check that the Speedlite’s 'lamp is ^ lit.

• The flash mode can be either normal or high-speed sync (FP fiash). FE lock will work with either mode.

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V. E-TTL Autoflash with an EX-Series Speedlite

O Aim the focusing point where you ^ want to achieve focus and press

the shutter button halfway to focus. Keep pressing the shutter button halfway.

A Aim the partial metering circle over

^ the subject where you want to lock

the flash exposure, then press the

FE lock button.

■ The Speedlite fires a preflash and remembers the required flash amount.

■ In the viewfinder, the * symbol is

displayed together with the i or *h symbol.

* If the i symbol in the viewfinder blinks,

the subject is outside the effective range of the Speedlite. This may result in

underexposure. Reduce the distance between the subject and camera until the

symbol stops blinking after the FE lock button is pressed.

* The FE lock button remains effective for

16 sec. after it is released. The FE lock setting is therefore still effective during this time.

C Press the shutter button completely

** to take the picture.

Using a Non-EX-Series Speedlite

If the camera is used with a non-EX-series EOS-dedicated Speedlite (540EZ, 430EZ, 420EZ, or 300EZ, etc.), the 3-zone A-TTL or TTL autoflash system will operate. Flash pictures (even with multi-flash accessories) can still be taken as easily as normal autoexposure pictures.

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VI. Reference

This Reference section is provided to enable you to better understand

your camera and take full advantage of its capabilitiesr^g^^

Basic terminology, a troubleshooting guide, accessories guide, and other information are covered.

■m

Basic Terminology

Shutter speed

The shutter speed is the length of time the camera’s shutter curtain opens to expose the film to the light coming through the lens. The shutter speed displayed on the camera's LCD panel and in the viewfinder ranges from

30 to 1/2000 sec. and bulb.

Aperture

The aperture (or f-number) indicates the size of the aperture opening in the

lens. The aperture opening is adjusted by several aperture blades which open and close to adjust the aperture

diameter. The aperture setting displayed on the camera's LCD panel and in the viewfinder can range anywhere from 1.0 to 32, depending on the lens attached to the camera. The larger the f-number, the smaller

the aperture. And the smaller the f-

number, the larger the aperture.

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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. The

more sensitive the film is, the less light is

required to obtain a correct exposure. Therefore, a high-speed film is suited for

low-light situations. The ISO film speed is set in accordance with standards set by

the International Standards 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

VI. Reference

viewfinder.

Depth of field

This is the range in front of and behind the plane of optimum focus where acceptable focus can be achieved. The smaller the aperture (the larger the fnumber), the deeper the depth of field will be. And the larger the aperture (the smaller the f-number), the shallower the depth of field will be.

The depth of field is affected as described below:

(1) A smaller aperture (a larger f-number) increases the depth of field. (2} A lens with a shorter focal length increases the depth of field.

A wide-angle fens obtains a deeper depth of field than a telephoto lens.

(3) A longer distance between the camera and subject increases the depth of

field.

(4) The depth of field behind the plane of optimum focus is longer than the

depth of field in front of the plane of optimum focus.

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Troubleshooting Guide

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If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If the problem still persists, take your camera to your nearest Canon Service Center. Canon Service Centers are listed on the back of this booklet.

Problem

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Probable Cause

Solution , •

age No.

1. Nothing is displayed

on the LCD panel,

2. The shutter does not release.

The batteries are exhausted,

The batteries have been installed

incorrectly. The film has not been loaded

correctly, (The frame No. is not

displayed on the LCD panel.)

Rewound film is still in the camera. (The frame counter on the LCD panel is blank.)

Focus has not been achieved. (The in-focus indicator in the viewfinder is blinking.)

Replace the batteries with new ones.

Install the batteries correctly.

Load the film correctly.

Take out the film cartridge and load

a new roll of film.

Press the shutter button halfway until focus is achieved. If focus still cannot be achieved, set the focus

mode switch on the lens to MF (or

M on some lenses) and focus manually with the focusing ring,

3. The photograph

is out ol focus.

4. Only q blinks or appears on the LCD panel.

The focus mode switch on the lens was set to MF (or M on some

lenses) (Manual Focus).

[ The shutter speed was too slow to

prevent blur caused by camera shake.

The battery level is very low.

The camera is not operating properly.

Set the focus mode switch on the

lens to AF (Autofocus).

Press the shutter button without shaking the camera or use a faster shutter speed.

Replace the batteries with new ones and check that the battery level is displayed on the LCD panel.

Press the shutter button halfway to return the camera to normal.

* If o is still displayed even after

the above solutions are executed repeatedly, the camera needs repair, Take it to the nearest Canon Service

Center.

Back

cover

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Exposure Warnings

l Command

Dial Mode

T— V-

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Blinking Display (Warning)

-^SO^iS—

^ i ^ i

30" shutter speed and lens’ maximum aperture

X- , -^ | v.

1/2000 shutter speed and

lens' minimum aperture

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Lens' maximum aperture

Lens’ minimum aperture

^ i ""

Description

The subject is too dark.

The subject is too bright.

Countermeasures

Use flash.

Attach a neutral density filter to the tens.

The picture will be underexposed.

The picture will be

overexposed.

Turn the Main Dial to set a slower shutter speed.

Turn the Main Dial to set a

faster shutter speed.

A-DEP

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— 30“ -5.6

i x-

30” shutter speed

— EDOS-5£

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1 /2000 shutter speed

/ i %s*

Current aperture

^ 1 ^ | ^

30" shutter speed and lens' maximum aperture

-^POSS^',? —

^ 1 ^ I \

1/2000 shutter speed and

lens’ minimum aperture

The picture will be underexposed.

The picture will be overexposed.

The desired depth o1 field cannot be obtained.

The subject is too dark.

The subject is too bright.

Turn the Main Dial to set a larger aperture.

Turn the Main Dial to set a smaller aperture.

1) Move away from the subject and try again.

2) If a zoom lens is used, use the shortest focal

length.

Use flash.

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Attach a neutral density filter to the lens.

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Feature Availability Table

Film Advance

Single

•

Command

Dial Mode

a 9

A'DEP

Autofocus

One-

Shot AF

•

Al Servo

•

Focusing Point Selection

Auto

•

Manual

•

• 0

O O

o o

o 0

•

Continuous

Evaluative

•

Metering Mode

Centerweighted averaged

•

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Fla

Partial

Automatic

Firing

Manual

•

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•

(•}*

(•)* (•r

•

(•)* (•>*

•

#: Set automatically, O: User-selectable. * Available only while the partial metering button is pressed.

One-Shot AF: The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is set when focus is

achieved. The picture cannot be taken unless the subject is focused.

Al Focus AF: Normally, One-Shot AF is set. However, if the subject starts to move, the

camera detects the subject’s movement and switches to Al Servo AF automatically. The exposure setting is set right belore the picture is taken.

Al Servo AF: In this mode, the camera focuses continuously. Suited for a moving subject.

The exposure setting is set right before the picture is taken.

Continuous advance: This is for taking continuous shots. While the shutter button is held

down, the camera can shoot continuously as fast as 1 frame per second.

Evaluative metering: The difference in the brightness level between the subject and

background, subject size, etc., are taken into account to set a suitable exposure setting.

Partial metering: The exposure setting is based on the brightness of the area covered by the

partial metering circle on the viewfinder screen.

Centerweighted averaging metering; The metering is weighted at the center and then

averaged for the entire scene.

AF Modes and Film Advance Modes

Film Advance Mode

Single

jv !■?-"; _~'T-

Continuous

One-Shot AF

The shutter cannot be released until focus is achieved, When focus is achieved, AF is locked. In the evaluative metering mode, the exposure setting (set right before the

picture is taken) is also locked.

The same conditions above apply during continuous shooting. (At about one frame

per second.)

Al Servo AF

Autofocus tracks the moving subject, and the exposure setting is set when the shutter

is released,

The same conditions above apply during continuous shooting. Autoiocusing operates during continuous shooting, (At about one frame per second.)

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Major Accessories (Sold separately)

Grip GR-80TP comes with a hand strap and serves as a camera grip

for holding ease, It can also

unfolds as a mini-tripod.

Remote Switch RS-60E3

Dedicated cable release for use with a tripod-mo unted camera to prevent camera shake during close-ups and bulb exposures. Connects to the camera's remote control jack.

Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15

When attached to the camera, this eyepiece extender extends the EOS camera’s eye relief by 15 mm. The viewfinder magnification also becomes 0.5x.

Battery Pack BP-8

An external battery pack which uses size-AA batteries. Convenient

when lithium batteries are not

readily available,

Dioptric Correction Lens E

Attaching a dioptric correction lens E on the eyepiece allows near- or far-sighted users to see the viewfinder dearly without eyeglasses. The camera’s eyepiece lens is -1 diopter. Ten dioptric correction lenses are

available. When choosing a dioptric correction lens, attach it to the eyepiece and look through the viewfinder to see if it suits your vision.

* The number on the dioptric

correction lenses indicates the diopter when it is attached to the camera’s eyepiece. It is not the diopter of the dioptric correction lens itself.

EX-Series Speedlites

These include the high-output 380EX (Guide No. 38 at ISO 100 in meters) and the compact 220EX (Guide No. 22 at ISO 100 in meters). Either can be mounted on the camera’s hot shoe.

Camera Case EH8-L and EH8-LL

Dedicated case which accommodates the camera with any of the following lenses attached:

EH8-L: EF 35-90mm f/4-5.6 USM

EF 35-105mm 1/45-5.6 USM

EH8-LL: EF 28-80mm 03,5-5.6 IV USM

EF 80-200mm 1/4-56 USM

o *

-vtrfi

When using an external flash unit, an EOS-dedicated Speed life fe recommended. Using a flash unit (equipped with several contacts on the hot shoe foot) dedicated to a

different-brand camera or

using a high-voltage batterytype flash unit or accessories may result in camera misoperation or malfunction.

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Handling Precautions

..............

• ~ ~ r ~

Camera Care

1. This camera is not waterproof and cannot be used in rain or underwater. If the camera gets really wet, consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe with a well-wrung damp

cloth.

2. 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.

3. The camera contains high-voltage circuitry. Never attempt to disassemble the camera.

4. Use only a blower brush to remove any dust on the lens or in the film compartment Do not use a an organic solvent-containing cleaner to clean the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, consult your nearest

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Canon Service Center.

5. 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, release the shutter a few times once in a while.

6. Avoid storing the camera in a laboratory, cabinet, etc., where corrosive chemicals are present.

7. If the camera has not been used for an extended period or if the camera is to be used for an important event, check all the camera operations yourself or take it to the nearest Canon Service Center.

LCD Panel

In time, the camera's LCD (liquid-crystal display) panel indications may become light and difficult to read. If this happens, have it replaced (at cost) by a Canon Service Center.

At low temperatures, the display response of the LCD panel 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.

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VI. Reference

Lithium Batteries

The camera operates on two DL123A (or CR123A) lithium batteries. Check the battery level in the following cases:

1. After replacing the batteries.

2. After not using the camera for an extended period.

3. The shutter does not work.

4. The camera is being used in a low-temperature environment.

5. Before using the camera for an important event.

Also note the following:

■ 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 the batteries in high-

temperature places or short circuit the battery contacts or toss the battery into a fire.

* Although the batteries work well even at low temperatures, battery performance may

suffer slightly at freezing temperatures. In such a case, keep spare batteries warm in a pocket, etc., and use and warm the batteries alternately.

Low Battery Power

When only the 'em symbol blinks on the LCD panel, a picture can still be

taken at the proper exposure. However, there may not be enough battery

power to advance and rewind the film automatically. Replace with new batteries.

Lens

To avoid getting the lens surface and electronic contacts scratched, attach the rear lens cap to the detached lens or always put down the lens with the rear end up.

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Major Specifications

Type

35 mm autofocus/autoexposure single-lens reflex camera with focal-

plane shutter, built-in motor drive, built-in flash, and quartz date back."

Picture size

24 mm x 36 mm Compatible lenses Canon EF lenses Lens mount

Picture coverage

Magnification Standard diopter Focusing screen

Canon EF mount (Fully electronic control)

90% vertical, 90% horizontal.

0.7 X (with 50mm lens focused at infinity).

-1 diopter. 18,5mm eye relief.

Fixed, New Laser-matte screen with focusing points and partial metering

circle.

Exposure modes

0 Program AE (shiftable) (D Shutter speed-priority AE (3) Aperture-priority AE 0 Automatic depth-of-fieild AE

@ Full Auto (non-shiftable)

(§) Programmed Image Control modes (5)

® Flash AE: E-TTL program flash AE with Speedlite 220EX or 380EX,

TTL program flash AE with the built-in flash, A-TTL and TTL program flash AE with other EOS-dedicated Speedlites

(§) Metered manual.

Camera-shake warning

Metering range

ISO film speed range Exposure compensation

Autobracketing

Multiple exposures

* QD models only

Provided with Full Auto and Programmed Image Control modes (except Night Scene mode). Shutter speed display blinks if the shutter speed is

slower than the reciprocal of the lens focal length by more than one-half

stop.

EV 2-20 (at 20°C and normal humidity with a 50mm f/1,4 lens, ISO 100) ISO 6-6400 (ISO 25-5000 for DX-coded film) ±2 stops in half stops (unavailable in Programmed Image Control

modes) ±2 stops in half stops. Sequence: Correct exposure, underexposure,

and overexposure in single-frame or continuous shooting mode.

Max, 9 settable.

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VI. Reference

AF control

AF working range

Focusing point selection

AF-assist beam Shutter

Shutter speeds

TTL-CT-SIR (Through-the-Lens Cross-Type Secondary Image

Registration) with multiple BASIS (Base-Stored Image Sensor).

released only when focus is achieved.

AF automatically.

(§) Manual focusing: Enabled by setting the lens’ focus mode switch to

"M” and turning the focusing ring.

EV 1,5-18 (at ISO 100, standard chart)

Built-in AF-assist beam emitted automatically

Vertical-travel, focal-piane shutter with all speeds electronicallycontrolled,

30 to 1/2000 sec, (in half steps) and bulb. X-sync at 1/90 sec,

Self-timer Film loading

Film advance

Film rewind

Built-in flash

Flash contacts Power source

Electronicaily-controlied for 10-sec. delay. Automatic, After film is loaded and the back is closed, the film is pre

wound.

Automatic at the end of the roll. Midroll rewind possible.

Built-in, retractable flash head in the pentaprism with TTL autoflash system, serially controlled.

X-sync for direct connection on hot shoe.

Two DL123A (or CR123A) lithium batteries.

Battery check

Dimensions (mm) Weight

Battery level displayed automatically when Command Dial is set to any mode except the Function Set Zone.

145.7 (W) x 92 (H) x 61.9 (D)

370 g (Body only, excluding batteries) j

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VI. Reference

Lens .; £

* ' -V • .;•>

Diagonal extent

Angle of view

Vertical extent

Horizontal extent

Lens construction (eiements/groupS)

Min. aperture - •.

Focusing distance range;

Max. magnification and picture area

*5 EF28 - 80mm

F3.5- 5.6 IV USM

75° - 30°

46°-17°

65s *25

10 elements in

10 groups

f/22 - 32

v EF35 *■ 80mm

... F4 • 5.6 IN

63° - 30° 32D111 * 8a15

38°- 17° 18°11T - 4°35'

54° - 25° 27° - 6°50'

8 elements in

8 groups

f/22 - 32

EF75 - 300mm

F4 - 5.611

9 elements in

13 groups

0 38m * 3= 0.4m - = 1.5m - ®

28mm

0.10 (255x393mm) 0.11 (228x352mm) 80mm

35mm

0.06 (372x558mm)

80mm 300mm

f/32 - 45

75mm

0.23 (104x154mm) 0.25 (95x142mm)

52mm, 1 58mm, 1

Filter size and attachable

0.26 (91x135mm)

58mm, 1

quantity Length x Max. diameter

Weight

71.2x66.4mm 200g

65x63.5mm

175g

71x122.1mm

480g

■ Specifications are subject to change without notice. All specifications have been obtained through Canon’s Standard Test Methods

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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 instructions. 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 instructions, 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.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio

noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interfernce-

causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Industry Canada.

The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European

Community (EC)

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Canon eos g User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Quick Start Guide

0 Load the film.

Focus the subject.

^ Take the picture.

0 Unloading the film.

Nomenclature

Viewfinder Information

Checking the Battery Level

Mounting and Detaching a Lens

Mounting a Lens

Detaching the Lens

Shutter Button and Autofocusing Operations

Loading and Unloading Film

Loading Film

Unloading Film

II. Basic Operation

□ Full Auto Mode

3 Press the shutter button halfway.

The subject will be focused and the

shutter speed and aperture will be

set automatically.

II. Basic Operation

Automatic Flash Operation

The Red-Eye Effect

Setting Red-Eye Reduction

AF-Assist Beam

Under difficult autofocusing conditions, the AF-assist beam is emitted

automatically to assist autofocus,

Single-frame and continuous shooting

^ Portrait Mode

Set the Command Dial to ^ .

Landscape Mode

Set the Command Dial to

Set the Command Dial to ft .

^ Sports Mode

Set the Command Dial to ^,

Pi Night Scene Mode

III. Self-Timer and Quartz Date (QD model only)

Self-timer Operation

Imprinting the Date or Time (QD model only)

Disabling Date or Time Imprinting

Setting the Date and Time

Replacing the Quartz Date Battery

I IV. Advanced Operations

Focusing Point Selection

Focusing an Off-Center Subject

P Program AE_

Difference Between Program AE Mode and Full Auto Mode

Shifting the Program

Tv Shutter-Speed Priority AE

Av Aperture-Priority AE

M Manual Exposure^

i Using the Built-in Flash

Setting Red-Eye Reduction

Effective Flash Range cwsth ef 28-80mm 1/35-5.6 lens)

Flash Exposure Indications

Partial Metering and AE Lock

Exposure Compensation

Autoexposure Bracketing (AEB)

Bulb Exposure

Multiple Exposures

Setting the ISO Film Speed

Silencing the In-Focus Beeper

Midroli Film Rewind

To rewind and unload the film before reaching the last frame, follow the steps below.

Press and hold down the film rewind button (self-timer button) for at least 1 second.

Open the camera back remove the film.

V. E-TTL Autoflash with an EX-Series Speed!ite

E-TTL Autoflash System Features

Normal Flash Operation

High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)

FE Lock

VI. Reference

Basic Terminology

Shutter speed

Aperture