Canon 300V, EOS Rebel Ti Body Only, 300V Date User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

The EOS REBEL Ti (DATE) / 300V (DATE) is a very compact autofocus, single-lens reflex camera. It can be used for a wide variety of subjects and situations with fully automatic and user-controlled shooting modes. Read this Instructions and familiarize yourself with your new camera before taking pictures.

Also read “Handling Cautions” on page 4 to prevent camera malfunction and damage.

Keep this instruction booklet handy for easy reference.

Before Using Your Camera

• Before shooting an important event, be sure to take test shots to make sure the camera operates properly.

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

Conventions Used in this Instructions

• The < > icon indicates the Main Dial.

• All operation procedures described in this booklet assume that the Command Dial is set to a mode except < >. Before proceeding with any operation, be sure that the Command Dial is set to a shooting mode.

• Page numbers in parentheses (→page ■) indicate where you can find additional relevant information.

• The camera control icons and markings used in this booklet correspond to the actual icons and markings found on the camera. See “Nomenclature” on page 8.

• The ( ) and ( ) icons indicate that the respective function remains in effect for 4 and 6 sec. respectively after the button is released.

Contents

Conventions Used in this Instructions ............................................2

Handling Cautions ..........................................................................4

Quick Start Guide ...........................................................................6

Nomenclature .................................................................................8

Before You Start ..............................................................13

The things you need to do before taking pictures and the basic operation are explained.

Fully Automatic Shooting ..............................................21

Since everything is automatic, all you do is press the shutter button.

User-Controlled Shooting..............................................31

Set the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, AEB, and other settings as you wish.

Reference ........................................................................52

Basic terminology, exposure warning displays, shooting mode settings, and other information.

Symbols

The Caution symbol alerts you to actions to prevent shooting problems.

The Note symbol gives supplemental information for basic camera operation or picture-taking tips.

Handling Cautions

Camera Care and Storage

(1) The camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to

physical shock.

(2) This camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If

the camera gets really wet, promptly 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.

(3) 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.

(4) The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to

disassemble the camera.

(5) Use only a blower brush to blow away dust on the lens, eyepiece,

mirror, focusing screen, and film compartment. Do not clean the camera body or lens with a cleaner containing an organic solvent. For stubborn dirt, consult your nearest Canon Service Center.

(6) The shutter curtains are extremely thin. Use only a blower to clean

them. Be careful not to blow air too forcefully on the shutter curtains. The shutter curtains can be easily deformed or damaged. Also, when loading and unloading film, be careful not to touch the shutter curtains.

(7) Do not touch the electrical contacts with your fingers. Otherwise

corrosion may develop on the contacts, resulting in improper camera operation.

(8) 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, press the shutter button to release the shutter a few times once in a while.

(9) Avoid storing the camera in a laboratory, cabinet, etc., where

corrosive chemicals are present.

(10) If the camera has not been used for an extended period or if the

camera is to be used for an important event, check the operation of all the camera controls or take it to your nearest Canon Service Center for inspection.

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/140˚F 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 CR2 lithium batteries. Check the

battery level in the following cases (→page 14):

• 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 < > icon blinks or it 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 < > 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

Quick Start Guide

Install the batteries.

Insert two CR2 lithium bat-

teries as shown by the battery orientation diagram on the battery compartment cover. (→page 14)

Load the film.

Align the edge of the film

with the < > mark, and close the back cover until it snaps shut. (→page 18)

• The film will then advance to the first frame automatically.

Attach a lens.

Align the red dots on the

lens and camera and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it snaps into place. (→page 16)

Focus the subject.

Aim the AF point on the

subject and press the shutter button halfway to autofocus. (→page 22)

•

Under low-light or backlit conditions, the built-in flash will pop-up and fire automatically. (→page 49)

On the lens, set the focus mode switch to

(→page 16)

Turn the Command Dial to < > (Full Auto).

(→page 22)

Take the picture.

Press the shutter button

fully to take the picture. (→page 17)

Unload the film.

At the end of the roll, the

film rewinds automatically. Open the back cover to remove the film cartridge. (→page 19)

Nomenclature

• The reference page is indicated in parentheses.

• The camera controls are indicated as icons in brackets < >.

Command Dial (→page 12)

< >Film plane mark

< > Main Dial (→

page 2)

Shutter button (→page 17)

*Remote control sensor (→page 28) Self-timer (→page 27)/ *Remote control

(→page 28)

lamp

Grip / Battery compartment

(→page 14)

* DATE Model only

Built-in flash (→page 49)

AF-assist beam (→page 23)

Red-eye reduction lamp (→page 26)

Hot shoe

Flash-sync contact

< > Flash button

(→page 49)

< > /

Film advance mode/

Self-timer/*Remote

control button

(→page 35/27)

Remote control

terminal

(→page 51)

Strap mount

(→page 13)

Lens release button

(→page 16)

Depth-of-field preview button

Focus mode switch (→page 16)

Manual focusing ring (→page 34)

(→page 41)

Zoom ring

Viewfinder eyepiece

Eyecup (→page 28)

Film check window

Back cover release lever

(→page 18)

LCD panel (→page 10)

Tripod socket

< > Midroll rewind button (→page 20)

< > LCD panel illumination button (→page 51)

* DATE Model only

< > Exposure

compensation (→page 45)

Manual aperture setting

*SET button (→page 30)

(→page 42)

< > AE lock

(→page 44)

/ FE lock button

< > AF point

selection button

(→page 32)

Back cover

<> Function

button

(→page 19,

26, 29, 46,

48, 50, 51)

Guide hole

compartment cover

Battery compartment

Battery

release lever (→page 14)

Take off the eyecup, then slide the dioptric adjustment lever left or right until the AF point in the viewfinder looks sharp. The dioptric adjustment range is –2.5 dpt to +0.5 dpt.

Nomenclature

< > Beeper

< > AEB

Aperture ( - ) Red-ey reduction setting ( , ) Beeper setting ( , ) AEB amount ( - )

Date

< > Manual focus

< > Function pointer

Shutter speed

(- , ) FE lock ( ) ISO film speed ( - ) Date

Film advance mode < > Single frame < > Continuous shooting < > Self-timer/

Remote control

Shooting mode

AF point mark

< > Film mark

Exposure level Exposure compensation amount AEB level Film transport indicator Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator

Battery level mark

Multiple exposures

Red-eye reduction

< > Date

DATE

Model

ISO film speed

Frame counter (

- ) Multiple-exposure setting (

)

Self-timer operation (

)

Remote control operation ( , )

Non-DATE Model

LCD Panel

• The LCD panel is shown with all the information displayed. The actual display will look different.

Viewfinder Information

AF points (7)

Focus confirmation light

< > AE lock / FE lock

AEB in progress

> Flash-ready

< > High-speed sync (FP flash)

Shutter speed ( - , ) FE lock ( )

Aperture ( - )

New Lasermatte focusing screen

Exposure level

Exposure compensation amount

AEB level Film transport indicator Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator

Improper FE lock warning

Superimposed display position

• The LCD panel is shown with all the information displayed.The actual display will look different.

Nomenclature

OFF

(Camera is inoperative)

Full Auto

Command Dial

The dial is divided into three zones.

1 Basic Zone

Fully automatic mode where the camera takes care of everything.

: Full Auto (→page 22)

Basically, all you do is point and shoot.

Image Zone (→page 24) Fully automatic modes for a particular subject.

: Portrait

: Landscape

: Close-up

: Sports

: Night Portrait

: Flash off

2 Creative Zone

3 : OFF

Semi-automatic and manual modes enable you to take control of the camera to obtain the desired result.

: Program AE (→page 36) : Shutter-priority AE

(→page 38)

: Aperture-priority AE

(→page 40)

: Manual exposure

(→page 42) Automatic Depth-of-field AE

(→page 43)

Before You Start

Installing the Batteries and

Checking the Battery Level ..............................14

Mounting and Detaching a Lens ............................16

How the Shutter Button Works ...............................17

Loading and Unloading Film..............................18

Midroll Rewind ..........................................20

Holding the Camera ...............................................20

Attaching the Strap

Pass the end of the strap through the camera’s strap mount from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap’s buckle as shown in the illustration. Pull the strap to make sure it does not slip out of the buckle.

• The eyepiece cover is also attached to the strap.

Eyepiece cover

Installing the Batteries and Checking the Battery Level

Installing the Batteries

The camera uses two CR2 lithium batteries.

Open the battery compartment

cover.

Slide the cover release lever as

•

shown by the arrow and open the battery compartment cover.

Instal the batteries.

Make sure the battery contacts (+

•

and –) are properly oriented as shown. Do not mix old and new batteries.

•

Close the battery compartment

cover.

Press the cover until it snaps shut.

•

The date and time must be set. See

•

page 30. (DATE Model only)

For places where CR2 batteries may not be easily available, take spare batteries with you. Also carry spare batteries for extended shooting sessions.

Checking the Battery Level

Check the battery level after replacing the batteries and before using the camera.

Turn the Command Dial to a shooting mode.

The camera will then turn on and the

•

LCD panel will display one of the following battery level icons:

: Battery level OK.

: The battery level is low. Keep

spare batteries handy.

: The batteries will soon be

completely exhausted.

: Replace the batteries.

→page 5)

(

Battery Life (With 24-ex. rolls)

Temperature 0% Flash Use 50% Flash Use 100% Flash Use

At 20˚C 67 rolls 30 rolls 22 rolls

At –10˚C 44 rolls 20 rolls 15 rolls

• The battery life shown in the table is based on the Canon’s testing conditions with new batteries.

• If nothing is displayed on the LCD panel, the batteries may have been installed incorrectly. Take out the batteries and install correctly. (→page 14)

• 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.

When not using the camera, set the Command Dial to < >.

Mounting and Detaching a Lens

Mounting a Lens

Remove the caps.

Remove the rear lens cap and the

•

camera body cap.

Mount the lens.

Align the red dots on the lens and

•

camera and turn the lens as shown

Red dots

Detaching the Lens

by the arrow until it snaps in place.

On the lens, set the focus mode

switch to <

If the focus mode switch is set to

•

<MF> (or <M> on older lenses), autofocus will not operate and < > will be displayed on the LCD panel.

Remove the front lens cap.

• Keep the removed caps where you will not lose them.

•“AF” stands for Autofocus.

•“MF” (or “M”) stands for Manual Focus.

While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow.

When the red dot on the lens is at the

•

top, remove the lens.

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 Fully

The shutter button works as described below.

When it is pressed halfway:

Autofocusing (AF) is activated. When

•

the subject is in focus, the AF point which achieved focus will flash, the beeper will sound, and the focus confirmation light will light up. Also, the shutter speed and aperture

•

are set and displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder.

When it is pressed fully:

The shutter is released to take the

•

picture and the film advances by one frame.

If an Extender is used and the maximum aperture of the lens becomes smaller than f/5.6 (the lowest f/number), autofocusing will not operate.

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 (→page 20).

· Use your finger tip to touch the shutter button, grasp the camera with your entire right hand, then press the shutter button gently.

Loading and Unloading Film

Loading Film

After you load the film, the camera first winds the entire roll onto the camera’s take-up spool. With DX-coded film, the camera automatically sets the film’s ISO speed. Then each time a picture is taken, one frame of film is rewound back into the film cartridge. The frame counter shows always number of shots remaining.

Turn the Command Dial to any

setting except < >.

Open the back cover.

Slide the back cover release lever as

•

shown by the arrow.

Insert the film cartridge at an

Right

Wrong

angle as shown in the illustration.

Align the edge of the film with the

orange

•

Close the back cover.

•

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 cartridge.

Check that the edge of the film is aligned with the < > mark, then close the back cover until it snaps shut. After you close the back cover, the film will start winding on the take-up spool and the frame counter will count up. The camera will then make a shutter-release sound and the < > icon and total frame count will be displayed. During the film’s prewind, the ISO speed is displayed on the LCD panel.

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