/ English / E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS REBEL T2 (DATE) / 300X (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 usercontrolled shooting modes. Read this Instruction manual and familiarize yourself with your new camera before taking pictures. Also read “Handling Cautions” on page 4 to prevent camera malfunction and damage.
Contents Conventions Used in this Instruction manual .....................2 Handling Cautions ..............................................................4 Nomenclature .....................................................................6 1 Before You Start 11 Installing the Batteries ......................................................11 Checking the Battery Level ..............................................12 Mounting and Detaching a Lens.......................................
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.
• If the camera has not been used for a prolonged period or if you will use the camera for an important event, check the operation of all the camera controls or take the camera to your nearest Canon Service Center. LCD Displays By their nature, LCD displays react 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.
Nomenclature • Reference page numbers are indicated by (p.∗∗). Built-in flash / AF-assist beam (p.44/19) <^> Film advance mode / Self-timer/*Remote control button (p.32/23/24) Mode Dial (p.10) Red-eye reduction lamp (p.22) Hot shoe Flash-sync contact Flash button (p.44) <£> Film plane mark Main Dial Shutter button (p.14) Strap mount (p.7) *Remote control sensor / Self-timer/ *Remote control lamp (p.24/23/24) Remote control terminal** Grip / Battery compartment (p.11) Lens release button (p.
Viewfinder eyepiece Eyecup (p.26) Film check window <4> AF mode/*SET button (p.28/26) < > Aperture set/Exposure compensation button (p.37/39) AE lock/FE lock button (p.41/46) Back cover release lever (p.15) <3> AF point selection button (p.29) AF point selection keys (p.29) <\> Function button (p.22, 25, 26, 40, 42, 43, 44, 47) LCD panel (p.8) <¢> Midroll rewind button (p.16) Tripod socket <6> LCD panel illumination button Back cover Guide hole Battery compartment cover release lever (p.
Nomenclature LCD Panel Shutter speed ISO film speed Date FE lock DATE Model Shooting mode icon AF Mode One-Shot AF AI Focus AF AI Servo AF Battery level mark <=> Film mark Film advance mode Single frame Continuous shooting <´> Self-timer/ Remote control Non-DATE Model Manual focus Aperture value Red-eye reduction setting AEB amount Date Date ISO film speed Red-eye reduction Beeper Safety release lock Multiple exposures AEB Custom Function <>> Function pointer Frame counter Multiple-exposure s
Viewfinder Information AF points (7) Superimposed display AE lock / FE lock AEB in progress Flash-ready Improper FE lock warning <|> *High-speed sync (FP flash) Shutter speed FE lock Focusing screen Focus confirmation light Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB level Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator Aperture value Remove the eyecup, then slide the dioptric adjustment lever left or right until the AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. * With an EX-series Speedlite.
Nomenclature Mode Dial The dial is divided into two zones. ea Cr tive Zone OFF Full Auto Im a g e Zon e B a sic Zone 1 Basic Zone Fully automatic mode where the camera takes care of everything. Y : Full Auto (p.18) Basically, all you do is point and shoot. Image Zone (p.20) Fully automatic modes for a particular subject.
1 Before You Start Installing the Batteries ∗ Batteries are not included in camera body only (not kit) sold in North America. Obtain batteries separately. The camera uses two CR2 lithium batteries. 2 the battery compartment 1 Open cover. • Slide the release lever in the 1 direction shown by the arrow in the diagram, and open the cover. the batteries. 2 Install • Make sure the battery contacts (+ and –) are properly oriented as shown. • Do not mix old and new batteries.
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. • The camera will then turn on and the LCD panel will display one of the following battery level mark: : Battery level OK. : The battery level is low. Keep spare batteries handy. : The batteries will soon be completely exhausted. : Replace the batteries. Battery Life (With 24-ex.
Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens the caps. 1 Remove • Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. the lens. 2 Mount • 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: • Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates autofocusing (AF), and also activates the automatic exposure (AE) mechanism and sets the shutter speed and aperture value. • The exposure (the combination of shutter speed and aperture value) appears on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder (˜).
=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. the Mode Dial to any 1 Turn setting except <:>. the back cover. 2 Open • the film cartridge at a 3 Insert slight angle.
=Loading and Unloading Film • 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 <=> icon will blink on the LCD panel and the shutter will not work.
Fully Automatic Shooting YFull Auto Mode ......................................................18 AF-Assist beam with the Built-in Flash .................19 2 Programmed Image Control Modes ...........................20 UPortrait / ILandscape / OClose-up / PSports / ANight Portrait / SFlash off FUsing Red-eye Reduction .....................................22 q Self-timer Operation ..............................................23 K Wireless Remote Control (DATE Model only) ...........
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, anyone can just point and shoot. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to . any of the AF points on the 2 Aim subject. • Out of the seven AF points, the one covering the closest subject is selected automatically to achieve focus. AF point the subject. 3 Focus • Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
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 <π> 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. • To improve the background blur, use a telephoto lens and fill the frame with the subject or have the subject stand farther away from the background. I Landscape This is for wide scenic views, night scenes, etc.
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. When focus is achieved, the beeper will sound softly. • 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.
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. To reduce this “Red eye” the red-eye reduction lamp shines a light into the subject’s eyes before the flash is fired. Red-eye reduction works in all shooting modes except
. Move the <>> arrow to the 1 icon on the LCD panel. • Look at the LCD panel and press the <\> button to move the arrow.
qSelf-timer Operation You can use self-timer in any Basic mode or Creative mode. We recommend using a tripod when you use the self-timer. the <^> button. 1 Press • While looking at the LCD panel, press the <^> button to select <´>. the picture. 2 Take • The picture-taking procedure is the same as with the Full Auto mode on page 18. • Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter button fully to start the self-timer. s The picture will be taken about 10 sec. later. First 8 sec.
KWireless Remote Control (DATE Model only) With Remote Controller RC-5 (optional), wireless operation is possible up to 5 m/16.4 ft away from the front of the camera. the <^> button. 1 Press • While looking at the LCD panel, press the <^> button to select <´>. the picture. 2 Take • Point the controller toward the Remote control sensor camera’s remote control sensor and press the transmit button. s Taken about 2 sec. later. • The indicator will be the same as during the last 2 sec. of the self-timer.
;Imprinting the Date or Time (DATE Model only) The camera has a date feature with an automatic calendar to 2099. 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. Date position the <>> arrow to <;>. 1 Move • Look at the LCD panel and press the <\> button. (∫) • If the date and time has not been set, “ ” will blink on the LCD panel. See page 26 to set the date and time. the date format. 2 Select • Turn the dial.
;Imprinting the Date or Time (DATE Model only) Setting the Date and Time 1 Move the <>> arrow to <;>. the digit to be set. 2 Select • Press the <[> button. • The digit selection will change in the following sequence: year, month, day, hour, minute, “ ”. the correct number. 3 Set • Turn the dial. • Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all the date and time digits are set correctly. the date and time setting. 4 Finalize • Keep pressing the <[> button until no digits are blinking.
User-Controlled Shooting Crea tiv Selecting the AF mode ................................................28 3Selecting the AF point ............................................29 Focus Lock ............................................................30 When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) ..................31 HSelecting the Film Advance Mode .........................32 Metering Modes...........................................................32 T Program AE ................................................
Selecting the AF mode★ The AF mode is the AF operation method. Three AF modes are provided: ONE SHOT (One-Shot AF), AI FOCUS (AI Focus AF), and AI SERVO (AI Servo AF). Select the AF mode. • Press the <4> button (∫) and turn the dial. ONE SHOT (One-Shot AF) For still subjects. When you press the shutter button halfway, the AF focuses once. s When focus is achieved, the AF point achieving focus flashes in red and the focus confirmation light in the viewfinder lights. The exposure is also set.
3Selecting the 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 according to situation. • Manual AF point Selection You can select any of the seven AF points manually.
3Selecting the AF point★ Focus Lock After achieving focus, you can lock the focus on a subject and recompose the shot. This is called “focus lock.” 1 Select the desired AF point. the subject. 2 Focus • Aim the AF point on the subject, then press the shutter button halfway. pressing the shutter 3 Keep button halfway and recompose the picture as desired. 4 Take the picture. • If focus has not been achieved, the focus confirmation light in the viewfinder will blink.
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. • Subjects having a repetitive pattern.
HSelecting the Film Advance Mode★ Two film advance modes are provided: single-frame and continuous shooting (Max. 3 frames per sec.). Press the <^> button. • Look at the LCD panel and press the <^> button. J : Single frame: A single picture will be taken when you press the shutter button all the way. H : Continuous shooting Continuous shots will be taken while you hold down the shutter button all the way.
T 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.
T Program AE the picture. 4 Take • Compose the shot and press the shutter button fully. • If “ ” and the maximum aperture value blink, it indicates underexposure. Use flash. • If “ ” and the minimum aperture value blink, it indicates overexposure. Use an ND filter 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. • The following features can be used in the mode, but not in the mode.
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. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to . the desired shutter 2 Select speed. • Turn the dial. • The shutter speed can be set in half-stop increments.
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 the aperture value (smaller aperture), the wider the depth of field (range of acceptable focus) will be. Vice versa, the smaller the aperture value (larger aperture), the narrower the depth of field will be. ∗ stands for aperture value. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to . the desired aperture 2 Select value. • Turn the dial.
W Manual Exposure In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture value as desired. To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder. This method is called manual exposure. In the mode, the center-weighted average metering will be set automatically. ∗ stands for Manual. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to . Standard exposure index the subject. 2 Focus The exposure setting will be s displayed.
Q 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 group photos and landscapes. The camera uses the 7 AF points to detect the nearest and farthest subjects to be in focus. ∗ stands for Auto-depth of field. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to . the subject. 2 Focus • Move the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. • Focus is achieved at all the AF point marks that light.
∑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 +/–3 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. 3 Set the exposure compensation amount.
LAuto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)★ With AEB, the camera automatically changes the exposure within the set range (up to +/–3 stops in 1/2-stop increments) for three successive frames. AEB amount Move the <>> arrow to the 1 icon. • Look at the LCD panel and press the <\> button. (∫) 2 • Turn the dial. Set the desired AEB amount. • Press the shutter button halfway to return to normal camera operation. AEB range standard exposure decreased exposure increased exposure 3 Take the picture.
jAE Lock★ AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different place 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. For AE lock, partial metering is used automatically. the subject. 1 Focus The exposure setting will be s displayed. 2 • Aim the center of the viewfinder Press the button.
> arrow to the <<> icon. 1 Move • Look at the LCD panel and press the <\> button. (∫) s“ ” will be displayed. 2 • Turn the dial. Set the desired number of multiple exposures. • Press the shutter button halfway to return to normal camera operation. 3 Take the picture.
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. The settable film speed range is ISO 6 to 6400. the <>> arrow to the 1 Move icon. • Look at the LCD panel and press the <\> button to move the arrow. (∫) s The current film speed is displayed. the desired film speed. 2 Set • Turn the dial to set the film speed.
7Safety Release Lock This prevents shutter release if there is no film loaded or if there is no lens attached. It is particularly effective against missed shots due to no film. If you press the shutter button while there is no film in the camera or no lens attached, “ ” (F: film) or “ ” (L: lens) will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. Move the <>> arrow to the 1 <7> icon. • While looking at the LCD panel, press the <\> button. (∫) it to “ .” 2 Set • Turn the dial.
Using the Built-in Flash E : Use this mode if you want to set the flash aperture value. The camera will set the flash sync speed (within 30 sec. 1/125 sec.) automatically to obtain the best exposure for the aperture you set. For portraits with a night scene or dark background, a slow sync speed will be set to obtain a proper exposure for both the subject and background. The flash illuminates the subject, while the background is properly exposed with a slow shutter speed.
Using the Built-in Flash jFE Lock★ FE (Flash Exposure) lock is for setting the correct flash exposure for any part of the subject. First pop-up the built-in flash. the subject. 1 Focus • Keep pressing the shutter button until step 3. the viewfinder center over 2 Aim the target subject, then press the button. sA preflash is fired and the icon will be displayed in the viewfinder. the shot and take the 3 Compose picture.
5Setting Custom Functions★ You can customize camera functions to suit your preferences. They are called Custom Functions. <5> on the LCD 1 Display panel. • Press the <\> button to display the icon. Function Setting No. Custom Function Setting No. the Custom Function No. 2 Select • Turn the dial. the setting. 3 Change • Press the <[> button. The button toggles the setting between “ ” and “ .” “ ” is the default setting.
5Setting Custom Functions★ C.Fn-02 AF point selection method 0 : Press AF point selection button, then press the cross keys. 1 : Press the shutter button halfway, then press cross keys. Effective during the <˜> and <∫> active times. Pressing the <3> button switches to automatic AF point selection. C.Fn-03 Switch to center AF point with AF point selection button 0 : Disabled 1 : Enabled C.Fn-04 Emission of built-in AF-assist beam 0 : Enabled 1 : Disabled C.
Reference Feature Availability Table : Set automatically. : User-selectable/settable. Film Advance AF Mode Dial Mode Y U I O P A S T RE W Q One Shot AI Servo AI Focus AF Point Auto Selection Manual Single frame Continuous Self-timer/ Remote control 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.
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 • Viewfinder Type ......................................Eye-level pentamirror Coverage ..............................Approx. 90% vertically and horizontally Magnification........
• Shutter Type ......................................Electronically controlled focal-plane shutter Shutter speeds......................1/4000 - 30 sec. in 1/2-stop increments, bulb, X sync at 1/125 sec. Shutter release .....................Soft touch electromagnetic release (safety release lock possible) Self-timer ..............................Shoot after 10 sec. delay Remote control .....................Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5 (DATE Model only) • Flash Built-in flash ..........................
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