English E INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS ELAN 7NE (DATE) / ELAN 7N / 30V (DATE) / 33V is a highperformance, AF single-lens reflex camera with Eye Control∗ and seven AF points. It is suited for a wide variety of subjects and situations with fully automatic and user-controlled shooting modes. Read this instruction booklet to familiarize yourself with your new camera before taking pictures. Also read “Handling Cautions” on page 6 to prevent camera malfunction and damage.
Contents Introduction Handling Cautions .............................6 Quick Start Guide ..............................8 Nomenclature ..................................10 Conventions Used in this Instructions ...16 A Night Portrait..........................31 FUsing Red-eye Reduction ..........32 qUsing the Self-timer .....................33 Using the Eyepiece Cover ...............34 Imprinting the Date or Time .............35 Setting the Date and Time...........36 Before You Start........................
Focusing Off-Center Subjects..........50 When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) ..........................51 8Manual Focusing ...................51 ZMetering Modes..........................52 4 User-Controlled Shooting.........53 S Program AE.................................54 R Shutter-Priority AE....................56 E Aperture-Priority AE .................58 Depth-of-field Preview .....................59 W Manual Exposure .......................60 Q Depth-of-field AE ....................
Handling Cautions Camera Care and Storage • The camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. • The camera is not waterproof and should not be used in wet conditions or underwater. If the camera gets wet, take it to your nearest Canon dealer as soon as possible. If small amounts of water splash onto the camera, wipe it with a clean dry cloth. If the camera is exposed to salty air, wipe it thoroughly with a slightly damp cloth.
LCD Displays LCD displays operate more slowly at low temperatures, and may appear dark at high temperatures. The display will return to normal at room temperature. Batteries • 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 a battery in high-temperature places or short circuit the battery contacts or toss a battery into a fire.
Quick Start Guide + – 1 Install the batteries. 5 Load the film. 8 Refer to the battery orientation diagram on the battery chamber cover, and insert two CR123A lithium batteries as shown. (p.18) Align the edge of the film leader with the orange mark on the camera and close the camera back until it snaps shut. (p.22) • The film will advance to the first frame. 2 Attach a lens. 6 Focus the subject.
3 On the lens, set the focus mode switch to . (p.20) 4 Turn the Mode Dial to (Full Auto). 7 Take the picture. 8 Unload the film. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. (p.21) Keep pressing the Mode Dial’s lock button while turning the dial. (p.28) At the end of the roll, the film rewinds automatically. Open the camera back to remove the film cartridge. (p.
Nomenclature • Reference page numbers are in parentheses. • The camera controls are indicated as icons in brackets < >. AF mode dial (p.15, 38) **Eye Control switch (p.15, 43, 48) Red-eye reduction lamp / Self-timer/ Remote control lamp (p.32/33/76) Built-in flash / AF-assist beam (p.78/29) Flash-sync contact Hot shoe (p.81) Dioptric adjustment knob (p.25) Mode Dial lock release button (p.14) LCD panel (p.12) Main Dial (p.16) Mode Dial (p.14) Film advance mode lever (p.15, 33, 73) Shutter button (p.
Eyecup (p.25, 34) Viewfinder eyepiece *Date display panel (p.35) Quick Control Dial (p.16) AF point selection key (p.41) AE lock (p.70) / ***FE lock / Custom Function setting button (p.84) <0> Function button (p.23, 32, 68, 72, 73, 74, 80) Metering mode button (p.52) <3> AF point selection button (p.41, 87) Film check window Remote control terminal (p.76) <6> Midroll rewind button (p.24) * button (p.35) *<6> button (p.36) *<7> button (p.
Nomenclature LCD Panel Remote control mark Shutter speed (D - K, y) Depth-of-field AE (r) ISO film speed (U - F) Custom Function No. (p - P) **Calibration (u) ***FE lock (o) Custom Function Aperture value (Q - V) Red-eye reduction setting (W, E) Beeper setting (W, E) AEB amount (Z - C) DEP points (E, R) Custom Function setting (W - Y) **Calibration No.
Viewfinder Information AF points (Superimposed display for 7 AF points) **Eye Control Focusing screen Focus confirmation light AE lock / ***FE lock AEB in progress Flash-ready ***Improper FE lock warning ***High-speed sync (FP flash) Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB level Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator Flash exposure compensation Shutter speed (D∼K, y) ***FE lock (o) **Calibration indicator (g - Y, h - Y) Depth-of-field AE indicator (r E, R) Aper
Nomenclature Mode Dial • The dial has modes in two zones. • The dial is locked when it is set to <2>. To release the lock, hold down the Mode Dial lock release button and turn the dial. Creati ve Zo ne Mode Dial lock release button Custom Function Set 2OFF Full Auto Im a g e Zone on B a sic Z 1 Basic Zone Fully automatic mode where the camera takes care of everything. Y : Full Auto (p.28) Basically, all you do is point and shoot.
AF Mode Dial ONE SHOT AF (p.39) AI FOCUS AF (p.40) AI SERVO AF (p.39) Eye Control Switch (m Model only) Eye Control OFF (p.49) Eye Control ON (p.48) Calibration (p.43) Film Advance Mode Lever Self-timer / Remote control mode (p.33, 76) Continuous (p.73) Single-frame (p.
Conventions Used in this Instructions ∗ This instruction booklet includes Eye Control instructions. Ignore those instructions if your camera EOS ELAN 7N/33V does not have Eye Control. • All the operations described in this booklet assume that the Mode Dial is not set to <2>. Before proceeding with any operation, turn the Mode Dial to a picture-taking mode by pressing the lock button and turning the dial. • The icon indicates the Main Dial. • The icon indicates the Quick Control Dial.
1 Before You Start This chapter explains a few preliminary steps and basic camera operations. Attaching the Strap 2 1 3 4 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. (p.
Installing the Batteries ∗ In the Americas, batteries are not included with the camera. The camera uses two lithium CR123A (or DL123A) batteries. the battery compartment 1 Open cover. 2 • Slide the release lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover. 1 + the batteries. 2 Install • Make sure the battery contacts (+ and –) are properly oriented as shown. • Do not mix old and new batteries. -- the battery compartment 3 Close cover. • Press the cover until it snaps shut.
Checking the Battery Level Check the battery level after replacing the batteries and before using the camera. Turn the Mode Dial to a shooting mode. • Hold down the dial’s lock release button while turning the dial. camera will then turn on and the LCD panel will display one of the following battery level mark: sThe : Battery level OK. : The battery level is low. Keep spare batteries handy. : The batteries will soon be completely exhausted. : Replace the batteries.
Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens the caps. 1 Remove • Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. Mount the lens. 2 • Align the red dots on the lens and camera and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it snaps in place. Red dots the lens, set the focus mode 3 On switch to . • If the focus mode switch is set to , autofocus will not operate. 1 2 1 4 Remove the front lens cap.
How the Shutter Button Works The shutter button has two stages. You can press it down halfway or fully. The two levels of shutter button operation are as follows: When it is pressed halfway: sPressing the shutter button down halfway activates autofocusing (AF) and automatic exposure (AE) and the shutter speed and aperture value are set. sThe exposure (the combination of shutter speed and aperture value) appears on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder (0).
5Loading and Unloading Film Loading Film When you load the film, it advances automatically to the first frame. With DX-coded film, the camera automatically sets the film’s ISO speed. the Mode Dial to any setting 1 Turn except <2>. • Hold down the dial’s lock release button while turning the dial. the back cover. 2 Open • Slide down the back cover release lever and open the back. the film cartridge at a slight 3 Insert angle. the edge of the film leader to 4 Pull the orange mark on the camera.
• The shutter curtains have been manufactured with very high precision. Never touch them with your fingers. When loading film, do not touch or damage the curtains with your fingers or film. • In hot and humid environments, do not remove the film packaging until you are ready to load the film. • Infrared film cannot be used with this camera. If the film is not loaded properly, the <5> icon will blink on the LCD panel and the shutter will not work. Reload the film properly.
5Loading and Unloading Film Unloading Film After the film’s last frame is exposed, the camera rewinds the film automatically. s During film rewind, the LCD panel will indicate the film rewinding and the frame count will count down. s The film rewind stops automatically. • Check that the <5> icon is blinking, then open the camera back and take out the film. 6Midroll Rewind To rewind the film in midroll, follow the procedure below. Press the <6> button. s Film rewind will begin.
Dioptric Adjustment By adjusting the diopter, eyeglass wearers will not need their eyeglasses to see a sharp viewfinder image. The camera’s adjustable dioptric range is –2.5 to +0.5 dpt. the eyecup. 1 Remove • While grasping both sides at the bottom of the eyecup, slide it upward to remove. the dioptric adjustment 2 Turn knob. • Turn the knob left or right so that the AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. • The illustration shows the knob at the standard setting (–1 dpt). 3 Reattach the eyecup.
Holding the Camera To avoid taking blurred pictures, hold the camera steady to minimize camera shake. Horizontal shooting Vertical shooting • Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand, and press your both elbows lightly against your body. • Hold the lens at the bottom with your left hand. • Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder. • To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other instead of lining up both feet.
2 Fully Automatic Shooting This chapter describes how to use the camera’s Basic Zone modes for quick and easy shooting. In these modes, all you do is point and shoot. Also, these modes override the camera’s and AF Mode dials, film advance mode lever (except ), and buttons (except <0> <6> and the shutter button). This is to prevent spoiled shots caused by accidental operation of camera controls. Turn the Mode Dial to , , , , , or .
YFull Auto Mode All you do is point the camera and press the shutter button. Everything is automatic so it is easy to photograph any subject. With seven AF points to focus the subject, you just point and shoot. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to . any of the AF points on the 2 Aim subject. • The main subject, as determined by the camera, will be focused by one of the AF points. • To focus a subject not covered by any of the AF points, see “Focusing OffCenter Subjects” on page 50. AF point the subject.
the picture. 5 Take • Compose the shot and press the shutter button fully. • If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zooming ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus. • If the built-in flash’s pop-up operation is obstructed, the icon will blink on the LCD panel. Press the shutter button halfway to resolve the problem. • When focus is achieved, the autofocus and auto exposure setting will also be locked. • If the focus confirmation light blinks, the picture cannot be taken.
Programmed Image Control Modes Select a shooting mode to suit the target subject, and the camera will be set to obtain the best results. U Portrait This mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. • Holding down the shutter button executes continuous shooting. • For better background blur, use a telephoto lens and fill the frame with the subject or have the subject stand closer to the camera.
P Sports This is for fast-moving subjects when you want to freeze the action. • The camera will first track the subject with the center AF point. Focus tracking will then continue with any of the seven AF points covering the subject. • While you hold down the shutter button, focusing will continue for continuous shooting. • Using a telephoto lens and ISO 400 or higher speed film is recommended. • The focus confirmation light will not light even when focus is achieved.
FUsing Red-eye Reduction (with the built-in flash) When flash is used in a low-light environment, the subject’s eyes may come out red in the photograph. “Red eye” happens when the light from the flash reflects off the retina of the eyes. The camera’s red-eye reduction feature turns on the red-eye reduction lamp to shine a gentle light into the subject’s eyes to narrow the pupil diameter or iris. A smaller pupil reduces the chances of red eye from occurring.
qUsing the Self-timer You can use self-timer in any Basic Zone mode or Creative Zone mode. We recommend using a tripod when you use the self-timer. the film advance mode lever 1 Set to
. sThe icon will be displayed on the LCD panel. the picture. 2 Take • The picture-taking procedure is the same as with the Full Auto mode on page 28. • Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter button fully to start the self-timer. sThe picture will be taken about 10 sec. later.
Using the Eyepiece Cover When using the self-timer or optional wireless remote control, you should use the eyepiece cover (p.17) to prevent stray light from entering the eyepiece and affecting the exposure reading. the eyecup from the 1 Remove eyepiece. • Push up both sides at the bottom of the eyecup. the eyepiece cover. 2 Attach • The eyepiece cover is attached to the strap. • Slide the eyepiece cover down into the eyepiece groove to attach it.
Imprinting the Date or Time (DATE Model only) The camera has a date feature with an automatic calendar to 2019. It can imprint the date or time on the photograph as shown in the left photo. The date or time can be imprinted in any shooting mode. Press the button. sEach time the button is pressed, the imprinting format changes in the following sequence as shown on the quartz date display panel: Month, day, year (Dec. 24, 2004) Day, month, year (24 Dec. 2004) Year, month, day (2004 Dec.
Imprinting the Date or Time (DATE Model only) Setting the Date and Time the date or time display. 1 Select • Press the button. the digit to be set. 2 Select • Press the <6> button until the digit blinks. time you press the button, the settable digit will change as follows: Year → month → day. Or hour → minute →“a” s Each the correct number. 3 Set • Keep pressing the <7> button until the correct number appears. • Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all the date and time digits are set correctly. the setting.
3 AF Modes and Metering Modes The viewfinder has seven AF points. You can select the AF point closest to the subject to make it easier and faster to compose the picture. You can also select the AF mode to suit the subject or shooting conditions. Evaluative, partial, and centerweighted averaging metering modes are provided. Set the metering mode to suit shooting conditions and obtain the desired exposure.
Selecting the AF Mode★ The AF mode is the autofocusing method. The camera has three AF modes: 1. One Shot AF for still subjects, 2. AI Servo AF for moving subjects, and 3. AI Focus AF that switches automatically from One-Shot AF to AI Servo AF if the subject starts to move. the lens focus mode switch to 1 Set . the Mode Dial to a Creative 2 Set Zone mode. the AF mode dial to select 3 Turn the AF mode.
One-Shot AF for Still Subjects Pressing the shutter button halfway activates AF operation and achieves focus once. sThe AF point AF point which achieves focus will flash briefly and the focus confirmation light in the viewfinder will light at the same time. sWith evaluative metering, the exposure setting (shutter speed and Focus confirmation light aperture value) will be set when focus is achieved. The exposure setting and focus will be locked as long as the shutter button is pressed halfway. (p.
Selecting the AF Mode★ • When focus is achieved, the focus confirmation light in the viewfinder will not light and the beeper will not sound. • If the focus confirmation light in the viewfinder blinks, it means focus has not been achieved. • Focus lock cannot be used. ∗ Predictive AF If the subject approaches or retreats from the camera at a constant rate, the camera tracks the subject and predicts the focusing distance immediately before the picture is taken.
3Selecting an AF Point★ The AF point is used for focusing. The AF point can be selected automatically by the camera or manually by you. In the Basic Zone modes and mode, the AF point selection is automatic only. In the modes, the AF point can be selected either automatically or manually. • Automatic AF Point Selection The camera selects the AF point automatically to match the subject. • Manual AF Point Selection You can select any of the seven AF points manually.
3Selecting an AF Point★ Automatic Selection Display all AF points in red. • When you try to select an AF point beyond a peripheral AF point, automatic focusing selection will be set. Manual Selection Display the desired AF point in red. • See the diagram on the left on how the AF point selection changes with the <3> button. • When you press the <3> button to switch from automatic AF point selection to manual AF point selection, the selection will start with the center AF point.
e Eye Control Calibration (m Model only) With Eye Control, the camera detects which AF point your eye is looking at. That AF point is then selected and used to focus the subject. Calibration Procedure Before using Eye Control, you must calibrate the camera so that it can correctly detect the movements of your eye looking through the eyepiece. To calibrate it, look at the blinking AF point, then press the shutter button. You must calibrate it for both the horizontal and vertical camera orientations.
e Eye Control Calibration (m Model only) looking at the blinking AF 4 Keep point in the viewfinder and press 1 the shutter button. • The right-most AF point will blink first. While looking at the blinking AF point, press the shutter button. s The AF point will stop blinking and stay lit. The beeper will sound at the same time. • During this calibration procedure, pressing the shutter button completely will not take a picture. 2 3 5 Let go of the shutter button. steps 4 and 5.
looking at the blinking AF 9 While point, press the shutter button. 5 • Follow steps 4 to 6. sThe 8 AF point will blink in the following sequence: 5 → 6 → 7 → 8. 7 6 the viewfinder display. 10 Check When the calibration is completed, s the CAL No. will stop blinking and “i” will be displayed. the Eye Control switch to 11 Set . • This completes the calibration procedure, and you can now use Eye Control (p.48) to take pictures.
e Eye Control Calibration (m Model only) Eye Control Calibration and Operation Tips • Hold the camera as you always do while looking through the viewfinder. • Look through the viewfinder so you can see all four corners of the viewfinder. • Avoid squinting or blinking your eye. • When using Eye Control, look through the eyepiece in the same way you did during the calibration.
Deleting Eye Control Calibration Settings If you want to save new calibration settings under a CAL No. that already has calibration settings, follow the procedure below to first delete the previous calibration settings. You can then do the calibration procedure and save the new calibration settings under that CAL No. the Eye Control switch to 1 Set . the CAL No. whose 2 Select calibration settings are to be deleted. • Select a non-blinking CAL No. the button and 3 Press <3> button simultaneously.
gUsing Eye Control (m Model only) With Eye Control, you just look at the AF point where you want to focus. • Eye Control can be used in all shooting modes except (Full Auto). • In the (Full Auto) mode, Eye Control information is also added to the automatic AF point selection program for more precise automatic AF point selection. the Eye Control switch to 1 Set . the CAL No. 2 Select • Turn the dial to select your CAL No. Non-blinking number: Indicates registered calibration.
looking at the focusing 6 Keep point you want to select and press the shutter button halfway. sThe icon lights in the viewfinder. sThe AF point you look at will flash in red and focus the subject. 7 Take the picture. • If the camera fails to detect which AF point you are looking at, the icon in the viewfinder will blink and automatic AF point selection will take effect. • If Eye Control does not work well, check if you are using the correct CAL No.
Focusing Off-Center Subjects After achieving focus, you can lock the focus on a subject and recompose the shot. This is called “focus lock.” Focus lock works when the AF mode is set to One Shot AF. the camera to a Creative Zone 1 Set mode. 2 Select the desired AF point. the subject. 3 Focus • Aim the AF point on the subject, then press the shutter button halfway. pressing the shutter button 4 Keep halfway and recompose the picture as desired. 5 Take the picture.
When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light blinks) with certain subjects such as the following: Difficult Subjects for Autofocusing • Low-contrast subjects. Example: Blue sky, flat surface with a solid color. • Subjects in very low light. • Extremely backlit or reflective subjects. Example: Automobile with a strong reflection. • Overlapping near and far objects. Example: Animal behind bars in a cage.
ZMetering Modes★ The camera has three metering modes: Evaluative, partial, and centerweighted averaging metering. The Basic Zone uses evaluative metering. In the Creative Zone, any of the three modes can be selected. 1 Press the button. (1) the metering mode. 2 Select • Turn the dial. • To start shooting again, press the shutter button halfway or press the button again. ZEvaluative metering This is the camera’s standard metering mode suited for most shooting including backlit conditions.
4 User-Controlled Shooting Creativ e Zo ne With Creative Zone modes, you can set the desired shutter speed or aperture value to obtain the exposure you want. You take control of the camera. • The ★ symbol indicates that the respective feature can be used only in Creative Zone modes (S, R, E, W, Q). • Press the shutter button halfway and release, and the exposure setting will be displayed for approximately 4 seconds on the LCD panel and viewfinder.
S Program AE Like the (Full Auto) mode, this is a general-purpose mode to make picture-taking easy. It sets the shutter speed and aperture value automatically to suit the subject’s brightness. ∗ stands for Program. ∗ “AE” stands for auto exposure. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to . AF point the subject. 2 Focus • Move the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. Shutter speed Aperture value the display.
the picture. 4 Take • Compose the shot and press the shutter button fully. • If the “K” shutter speed and maximum aperture display blink, it means the subject is too dark. Use flash. • If the “D” shutter speed and minimum aperture display blink, it means the subject is too bright. Attach an ND filter (sold separately) to reduce the light entering the lens. The Difference Between and • The shutter speed and aperture value are set in the same way in both modes.
R Shutter-Priority AE In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture value automatically to suit the subject brightness. A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion. ∗ stands for Time value which is the shutter speed. Taken with a fast shutter speed. Taken with a slow shutter speed. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to . the desired shutter speed. 2 Select • Turn the dial.
• If the maximum aperture value blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the dial to set a slower shutter speed until the blinking stops. • If the minimum aperture value blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the dial to set a faster shutter speed until the blinking stops. Shutter Speed Display The shutter speeds from “D” to “R” indicate the denominator of the fractional shutter speed. For example, “S” indicates 1/125 sec. Also, “H” indicates 0.7 sec, and “J” indicates 15 sec.
E Aperture-Priority AE In this mode, you set the desired aperture value and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the subject brightness. The larger or brighter the aperture (lower f/number) the more blurred the background will become. This effect is ideal for portraits. The smaller or darker the aperture (higher f/number), the clearer the focus will be for both near and far objects (wider depth of field). ∗ stands for aperture value. Taken with a large aperture.
• If the slowest shutter speed blinks, it indicates underexposure. In such a case, turn the dial to set a larger aperture value (smaller f/number) until the shutter speed display stops blinking. • If the fastest shutter speed blinks, it indicates overexposure. In such a case, turn the dial to set a smaller aperture value (larger f/number) until the shutter speed display stops blinking. Aperture Value Display The larger the f/number, the smaller the diaphragm will be.
W Manual Exposure In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder or use a handheld exposure meter. This method is called manual exposure. In the mode, the center-weighted averaging metering will be set automatically. ∗ stands for Manual. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to . the desired shutter speed. 2 Select • Turn the dial. the desired aperture value.
the exposure. 5 Determine • Look at the exposure level indicator and set the shutter speed and aperture value as desired. Standard exposure index : This is the reference point for a standard exposure. : To set it to the standard exposure level, set a slower shutter speed or a larger aperture value (smaller f/number). : To set it to the standard exposure level, set a faster shutter speed or a smaller aperture value (larger f/number). Exposure level mark 6 Take the picture.
Q Depth-of-field AE The depth-of-field AE mode is for obtaining wide depth of field between a near and far subject. It is effective for group shots and landscapes. The optimum point of focus, aperture, and shutter speed are set automatically to obtain the desired depth of field. For DEP, you can specify the AF points manually or with Eye Control AF. • The mode cannot be used if the lens focus mode switch is set . Make sure it is set to . ∗ stands for depth of field.
the nearest subject. 4 Focus • Aim the selected AF point on the nearest subject, then press the shutter button. (0) sThe focus confirmation light will light, and “s” will be displayed. • In steps 4 and 5, pressing the shutter button completely will not take the picture. farthest subject. 5 Focus • Repeat step 4. s“d” will be displayed. • Steps 4 and 5 can also be done in reverse order. the picture and press 6 Compose the shutter button halfway.
Q Depth-of-field AE Depth-of-field AE with Eye Control (m Model only) With Eye Control, you can easily set the desired depth of field without having to recompose so much. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to . the Eye Control switch to 2 Set . • Make sure the correct CAL No. has been set. (p.48) the nearest subject you 3 Focus want in focus. • Look at the subject and press the shutter button. (0) focus confirmation light will light, and “s” will be displayed.
the shutter button halfway. 5 Press • While looking at the AF point where you want the exposure to be set, press the shutter button halfway. sThe optimum point of focus, aperture, and shutter speed to obtain the desired depth of field are set automatically. • When you let go of the shutter button, the display will change to “r”. • The exposure setting is set when the picture is taken. the picture. 6 Take • If the aperture value display does not blink, the desired depth of field will be obtained.
Q Depth-of-field AE • If you are using a zoom lens, do not zoom before the picture is taken. • If a slow shutter speed is set, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. • The mode cannot be used if the lens focus mode switch is set . The result will be the same as using the mode. • The mode cannot be used if you use flash or remote control. The result will be the same as using the mode with flash.
Exposure Compensation★ Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera’s standard exposure setting. You can make the picture look lighter (increased exposure) or darker (decreased exposure). The exposure compensation amount can be set up to +/–2 stops in half-stop increments. the Mode Dial to a Creative 1 Turn Zone mode except . the exposure setting. 2 Check • Press the shutter button halfway and check the display. the exposure compensation 3 Set amount.
LAuto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)★ With AEB, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range (up to +/-2 stops in 1/2-stop increments) for three successive frames. Standard exposure (0) Decreased exposure (–1/2 stop) Increased exposure (+1/2 stop) the <7> arrow to the 1 Move icon. • Look at the LCD panel and press the <0> button. (1) the desired AEB amount. 2 Set • Turn the dial. AEB amount • Press the shutter button halfway to return to normal camera operation.
Canceling AEB • After the three bracketed shots are taken, the AEB setting will not be canceled automatically. To cancel AEB, follow steps 1 and 2 to set the AEB amount to “Z”. • AEB will also be canceled automatically if the flash is ready to fire. AEB cannot be used with flash or bulb exposures. • During AEB shooting, the <7> arrow will appear next to the icon and the AEB level will be displayed. In the viewfinder, the icon will blink.
jAE Lock★ AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different spot from the point of focus. After locking the exposure, you can recompose the shot while maintaining the desired exposure level. This feature is useful for backlit and spotlighted subjects. the subject. 1 Focus • Press the shutter button halfway to focus. exposure setting will be displayed. s The the button. (0) 2 Press The icon will light in the s viewfinder to indicate that the exposure setting has been locked (AE lock).
Bulb Exposures★ When bulb is set, the shutter is open while you keep pressing the shutter button fully. Bulb exposures are useful when long exposures are required for night scenes, fireworks, astronomical photography, etc. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to . the shutter speed to “y”. 2 Set • Look at the LCD panel and turn the dial to select “y”. • “y” follows “K” the desired aperture value. 3 Select • Turn the switch to <1> and turn the dial. the bulb exposure.
4Multiple Exposures★ The film is not advanced after each shot, so you can expose multiple shots on the same frame. Shoot up to nine shots on a single frame. the <7> arrow to the <4> 1 Move icon. • Look at the LCD panel and press the <0> button. (1) will be displayed. s “E” the desired number of 2 Set multiple exposures. • Turn the dial. • Press the shutter button halfway to return to normal camera operation. the picture.
HSelecting the Film Advance Mode★ The film advance mode can be set to Single or Continuous . • To set the film advance mode, turn the film advance mode lever. • The film advance mode takes effect in the Creative Zone modes. • The continuous shooting speed will be as follows: 4 : Approx. 4 fps 5 : Approx. 3.5 fps D Setting the ISO Film Speed★ If the film is not DX-coded or if you want to set a different film speed, load the film in the camera and set the film speed manually as follows.
9Silencing the Beeper The beeper can be silenced in all of the picture-taking modes. the <7> arrow to the <9> 1 Move icon. • Look at the LCD panel and press the <0> button. (1) the setting to “W”. 2 Set • Turn the dial. • To enable the beeper to sound, set to “E”. • Press the shutter button halfway to return to normal camera operation. bLCD Panel Illumination LCD panel illumination is provided. Press the button to illuminate the LCD panel for about 5 sec.
Mirror Lockup★ Mirror lockup is enabled with C.Fn-05-1. This prevents mirror-caused vibrations which may blur the image during close-ups or when a telephoto lens is used. To set this Custom Function, see “Setting a Custom Function” on page 84. When mirror lockup is set, the camera operates as follows. the shutter button fully. 1 Press The mirror will lock up. s sAfter 30 seconds, it will go back down automatically. the shutter button fully 2 Press again.
KWireless Remote Control With Remote Controller RC-1 (sold separately), wireless operation is possible up to 5 m/16.4 ft away from the front of the camera. the film advance mode lever 1 Turn to
. s The icon appears on the LCD panel. the picture. 2 Take • Point the signal transmitter toward Remote control sensor the camera’s remote control sensor and press the signal button. s The remote control lamp will light, and the picture will be taken.
5 Flash Photography With the built-in flash or EOSdedicated Speedlite, you can easily take flash pictures in the same way as normal AE shooting. In the Basic Zone modes (except
), the built-in flash is fully automatic. In Creative Zone modes, it can be used at any time.
Using the Built-in Flash In a Basic Zone Mode In low-light or backlit conditions, the built-in flash will pop up and fire automatically (except in
modes). In a Creative Zone Mode Just pop-up the built-in flash to fire the flash regardless of the ambient light level. S : Use this mode for automatic flash photography. The flash sync speed (within 1/60 sec. - 1/125 sec) and aperture value will be set automatically as with the (Full Auto) mode.
Flash Distance Range (With EF28-105mm f/3.5-4.5) ISO 28mm [m/ft] 90mm Negative Film Slide Film Negative Film Slide Film 1 - 5.2 / 3.3 - 17.2 1 - 3.7 / 3.3 - 12.1 1 - 4.0 / 3.3 - 13.4 1 - 2.8 / 3.3 - 9.4 200 1 - 7.4 / 3.3 - 24.3 1 - 5.2 / 3.3 - 17.2 400 1 - 10.5 / 3.3 - 34.4 1.2 - 7.4 / 3.9 - 24.3 100 1 - 5.7 / 3.3 - 18.9 1 - 4.0 / 3.3 - 13.4 1 - 8.1 / 3.3 - 26.8 1 - 5.7 / 3.3 - 18.9 • Use the built-in flash at least 1 meter (3.3 ft) away from the subject.
Using the Built-in Flash aFlash Exposure Compensation★ Flash exposure compensation can be set in the same way as with exposure compensation. It can be set up to +/–2 stops in 1/2-stop increments. the <7> arrow to the 1 Move icon on the LCD panel. • Press the <0> button to move the arrow. (1) the flash exposure 2 Set compensation amount. • Turn the switch to <1> and turn the dial. • To cancel flash exposure Increased flash exposure compensation, set the amount back to .
Using an EOS-dedicated Speedlite The camera is compatible with the EX/EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series EOSdedicated Speedlites. For details on operating the Speedlite, refer to the Speedlite’s instruction booklet. Using an EX-series Speedlite With E-TTL II autoflash (AF point-linked, evaluative flash metering with preflash), you can easily take natural-looking flash pictures centering on the subject in the same way as normal AE shooting.
Using an EOS-dedicated Speedlite • C.Fn-07-3 can disable the EOS-dedicated Speedlite from firing a flash. (p.86) • C.Fn-06-1 can set second-curtain flash synchronization for an EOSdedicated Speedlite. (p.86) • With C.Fn-09-1, the flash sync speed will be fixed at 1/125 sec. in the mode. (p.
6 Custom Functions (C.Fn) Custom Functions enable you to customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences. In the previous text, the symbol was used to point out relevant Custom Functions. In this chapter, all the Custom Functions are described in detail. • Custom Function settings are applied in the Creative Zone modes. They are not applied in the Basic Zone modes.
GSetting a Custom Function the Mode Dial to . 1 Turn The icon and Custom s Function No. are displayed on the LCD panel. the Custom Function No. 2 Select • Turn the dial to select the Custom Function No. the Custom Function setting. 3 Set • Press the button. The Custom Function setting changes each time you press the button. • The “W” setting is the default. • Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to set any other Custom Functions. the setting. 4 Finalize • Turn the Mode Dial to a shooting mode.
Custom Function Settings C.Fn-01 Film rewind speed Increase the film rewind speed. 0 : Normal (silent) rewind 1 : High-speed rewind C.Fn-02 Film leader position after film rewind Prevent the film leader from being rewound in the film cartridge after film rewind. 0 : Rewinds film leader into the cartridge 1 : Leaves film leader outside the cartridge C.Fn-03 DX-coded film speed setting method Prevent the camera from automatically setting the ISO film speed when the film is loaded.
Custom Function Settings C.Fn-05 Mirror lockup 0 : Disabled (Normal operation) 1 : Enabled Effective for close-up and telephoto shots to prevent camera shake caused by the mirror’s reflex action. See page 75 to use this feature. C.Fn-06 Shutter curtain sync with built-in flash/EOS-dedicated Speedlite 0 : 1st-curtain sync 1 : 2nd-curtain sync With second-curtain sync and a slow shutter speed, you can create a light trail following a moving subject. The flash fires right before the shutter closes.
C.Fn-08 Partial metering linkage with AF point/FE lock Partial metering and FE lock can be linked to the selected AF point. Effective for composing the shot. 0 : Disabled (Partial metering/FE lock linked to center AF point) 1 : Enabled C.Fn-09 Flash sync speed in Av mode 0 : Auto 1 : 1/125 sec. (fixed) When you use flash in the aperture-priority mode (Av), the flash sync speed will be fixed at 1/125 sec. This prevents the camera from setting a slow sync speed in low-light conditions. C.
Custom Function Settings C.Fn-12 Switch to center AF point with the <3> button 0 : Disabled 1 : Enabled Press the <3> button to immediately switch to the center AF point. Convenient if you often use the center AF point. C.Fn-13 Lens AF stop button function 0 : AF stop 1 : AF start AF operates only while the AF stop button is pressed. While you press the button, AF operation with the camera is disabled.
Reference Basic Photography Terms AE Abbreviation for auto exposure. It is an automatic metering and exposure system that sets the optimum exposure (shutter speed and/or aperture value) based on the reading by the built-in exposure meter. Exposure Exposure occurs when the film is exposed to light. Correct exposure is obtained when the film is exposed to a proper amount of light in accordance with the film’s sensitivity to light. The correct exposure is adjusted with the camera’s shutter speed and aperture.
Basic Photography Terms Depth of field This is the range where acceptable focus can be achieved in front of and behind the point of focus. The smaller the aperture value (the higher the f/number), the deeper the depth of field. And the larger the aperture value (the lower the f/number), the shallower the depth of field. The depth of field is affected as described below: (1) A smaller aperture value (a higher f/number) increases the depth of field.
Feature Availability Table : Set automatically. Mode Dial mode : User-selectable/settable. Y U I O P A (p.48) S R E W Q ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ● ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ● ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ Partial ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ Center-weighted avg.
AE Lock Effects AF Point Selection Method Metering Mode Manual AF Point Selection / Eye Control AE lock is set at the selected AF point. Z Evaluative C.Fn-08-0 Automatic AF Point Selection AE lock is set at the AF point which achieved focus. AE lock is set at the center AF point. X Partial AE lock is set at the C.Fn-08-1 selected AF point.∗ C Center-weighted averaging AE lock is set at the center AF point. AE lock is set at the center AF point.
Program Line 00 64 00 32 16 00 80 0 40 0 20 0 10 0 50 25 12 IS O 6 The program line below applies when the camera is used in the Program AE mode with an EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 lens. 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 f/No 32 22 3 16 2 11 1 8 0 Aperture value 4 5.6 –1 4 –2 2.8 –3 2 –4 1.4 –5 30 15 8 4 2 1 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 500 1.
Troubleshooting Guide If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. Nothing is displayed on the LCD panel. The batteries are exhausted. / The batteries have been installed incorrectly. s Replace the batteries with new ones. / Install the batteries correctly. (p.18) The picture looks blurred. The lens focus mode switch is set to . s Set the lens focus mode switch to . (p.20) There was camera shake when the picture was taken. the camera steady or use a faster shutter speed. (p.
Major Specifications • Type Type....................................35 mm AF/AE SLR camera with built-in flash Recording media ................35 mm film Image size ..........................24 x 36 mm Compatible lenses..............Canon EF lenses (except EF-S lenses) Lens mount ........................Canon EF mount (electronic control) • Viewfinder Type....................................Eye-level pentaprism Coverage............................90% vertical and 92% horizontal coverage Magnification ......
Major Specifications • Exposure control Exposure metering modes...TTL full aperture metering with 35-zone SPC • Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point) • Partial metering (approx. 10% of viewfinder at center) • Center-weighted average metering Metering range ...................EV 1 - 20 (normal temperature, 50mm f/1.4, ISO 100) Exposure control ................
• External Speedlite..........E-TTL II/A-TTL/TTL autoflash with EOS-dedicated Speedlites • Film transport Film loading........................Automatic advance to frame 1. Film advance modes ..........Single-frame / continuous shooting / Self-timer/Remote control Continuous shooting speeds...One Shot AF: Max. 4 fps AI Servo AF: Max. 3.5 fps Frame counter ....................Counts up Film rewind .........................Automatic. Mid-roll rewind Film rewind time .................Silent: Approx. 13 sec.
Index A AE .....................................................89 AE Lock.......................................70, 92 AEB ...................................................68 AF Mode ...........................................38 AF Mode Dial ....................................15 AF Point ............................................41 AF point selection key.......................16 AF-Assist Beam ................................29 AI Focus AF ......................................40 AI Servo AF..........
Manual Selection...............................42 Metering Modes ................................52 MF ...............................................20, 51 Midroll Rewind...................................24 Mirror Lockup ....................................75 Mode Dial ..........................................14 Multiple exposures ............................72 N Night Portrait .....................................31 Nomenclature....................................10 O One-Shot AF .....................
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