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Quartz Date Back E that imprints data, and the Technical Back E that memorizes exposure control data. For a full understanding of the EOS 620/650, please read this instruction booklet carefully before using the camera. While reading these instructions unfold the front and back flaps of this booklet for easy reference to the camera s parts. EOS" is derived from "Electro-Optical System" originating from the completely electronic data communication between the camera and lens.
Table of Contents Preliminary Preparations 1. Attaching the Lens 6 2. Loading the Battery 8 3. Checking the Battery 9 4. Loading the Film 10 [Automatic Film Speed Setting] 12 Basic Steps 1. Setting the Main Switch to the "Full Auto" Position 14 2. Holding the Camera 15 3. AF Focusing 16 4. Exposure 17 [Display Panel Illumination] 18 5. Automatic Film Rewind 19 [Rewinding Mid-Roll] 20 Making the Most of Your EOS 620/650 1. 2. 3. 4.
1. Attaching the Lens 1) Turn the rear lens cap in the direction of the arrow until it stops and remove it from the lens. · To attach the rear lens cap, align its ''O'' mark with the red dot on the lens. Then lightly push it in and turn it clockwise until it stops. 2) Turn the body cap counterclockwise and remove it. · To attach the body cap, align its "o" mark with the camera's red dot, then turn the cap clockwise. 3) To mount the lens, align the lens mount positioning point with the camera's red dot.
1) Remove the grip with a coin or similar object. 2) As shown in the photo, load the battery so that its terminals face in the direction of the camera. Make sure the battery is pushed in all the way until it is locked by the orange lever 3) Replace the grip securely. · When replacing the battery, first push the orange lever upward to remove the dead battery. · When using a tripod, dismount t the camera before replacing the battery. 3.
2) Open the switch cover on the back of the camera and press the battery check button( ). Battery power shows in the display panel. 4. Loading the Film 1) To open the back cover, push the back cover latch down while pressing the back cover lock button 2) Insert the upper-flat end of the film cartridge into the film chamber first. The film-load check mark (OIL) appears in the display panel. 3) Pull the film leader across the shutter curtain until its tip is aligned with the orange index.
4) Make sure that the film has no slack and that its perforations are properly engaged with the sprocket teeth. 5) Close the back cover. The camera advances the film automatically and stops when "1" appears in the frame counter in the display panel. 6) During film advance, the film transport bars will appear at the bottom of the display panel moving in sequence from left to right. However, if the film does not advance correctly, the bars blink after the camera has stopped and the shutter will. not release.
Basic Steps 1. Setting the Main Switch to the "Full Auto" Position 1) Slide the lens focus switch to "AF" 2) Set the camera's main switch to the "Full Auto" position (the green " 0 " mark). The following displays will appear: ONE SHOT: One of the AF modes. P (Program): One of the AE modes. S (Single): One of the film winding modes. For further details on the above displays, please refer to pp. 24, 26 and 27. 2.
1) Center the AF from ('[ ]" mark) over the main subject. Do not touch the lens' moving parts during AF focusing. 2) Press the shutter button halfway and automatic focus (AF) starts. When correct focus is obtained, the green AF in-focus indicator lights up in the viewfinder and the AF focus signal (short electronic beeper tone) sounds. · Original focus remains locked, even if the subject or focusing distance changes as long as the shutter button is held halfway.
5. Automatic Film Rewind The film automatically rewinds at the end of the roll. 1) During rewind the film transport bars move in 2) Film rewind stops automatically when the film has sequence from right to left to indicate the function in been completely rewound. Open the back cover when progress while the frame counter counts in descending the film-load check mark(~) blinks. order. 3) Remove the film cartridge. Press the film rewind button (~) to rewind before the roll ends.
((*)) (ON): In addition to being the same ON position as "A", the electronic beeper tone sounds in the following cases; 1) When correct focus is obtained. - AF focus signal (short beeper tone) 2) When the automatically-set shutter speed is too slow to hand-hold.--Camera-shake warning (long beeper tone) [ ] (ON): Full auto position. The setting will be as follows automatically regardless of the mode.
3) Turn the electronic input dial to select either "ONE SHOT" or "SERVO" 3. Setting the Film Winding Mode This camera has two automatic film winding modes. S: Single exposure. The film automatically advances to the next frame upon shutter release. C: Continuous exposure. Keep pressing the shutter button and the film winds continuously at the maximum speed of approximately three frames per second. **image missing: Self-timer position. (see p.
(1 ) Program AE [Purpose] The camera automatically sets shutter speed/ aperture combinations according to subject brightness. This mode particularly suits first-time SLR users or those who prefer to concentrate on picture composition or candid snapshots. [SETTING] While pressing the shooting mode selector, turn the electronic input dial until "P" appears in the display panel. When the automatically-set shutter speed is too slow to hand-hold, the camera will sound a long beeper tone to warn you.
[PURPOSE] With the EOS 620, you can change the automatically-set shutter speed/aperture combinations of the program AE mode. This function is particularly useful when you need a specific shutter speed or aperture while shooting in the program AE mode. Be sure to set the main switch to the "A" or "(' ')" position. (At the green " [ ] " position, the program shift function cannot be used.
(3) Shutter-Priority AE [PURPOSE] In this mode the shutter speed is manually set and the camera automatically chooses the correct aperture for the lighting conditions. This mode is best for taking pictures of moving subjects by con trolling the shutter speed. Faster shutter speeds freeze subject motion while slower shutter speeds can produce artistic blur effects. [SETTING] 1) While pressing the shooting mode selector, turn the electronic input dial until "TV" appears in the display panel.
(4) Aperture-Priority AE [Purpose] In this mode, the aperture is set manually and the camera chooses correct shutter speed for the blighting conditions (the opposite of shutter-priority AE). Use this mode for portraits, landscapes and still-life photography where depth of field is an important factor. (see p. 36) [SETTING] 1) While pressing the shooting mode selector, turn the electronic input dial until "Av" appears in the display panel. 2) Remove your finger from the shooting mode selector.
Depth of Field When your subject is in focus, there is a certain area in front of it and behind it which will also be in focus. This range of sharpness is called "depth of field". Depth of field has the following characteristics: 1) The smaller the aperture, the wider the depth of field and vice versa. 2) The shorter the lens focal length is, the greater the depth of field, provided that aperture and shooting distance are the same. 3) The farther the shooting distance, the greater the depth of field..
(5) Depth of Field AE (EOS 650 Only) [PURPOSE] This mode makes everything from a certain point in the foreground to the background in focus, using both the AF function and the depth of field. The camera automatically sets the correct aperture value and corresponding shutter speed for the lighting conditions. Use this mode for landscapes and large-group commemorative shots. [SETTING] 1) While pressing the shooting mode selector, turn the electronic input dial until "DEPTH" appears in the display panel.
8) Gently press the shutter button completely to take the picture. When shooting continuously, it is not necessary to focus the same subject again provided you keep pressing the shutter button halfway after exposure. (To clear, press the shooting mode selector after you remove your finger from the shutter button.) [VIEW FINDER INFORMATION] Correct exposure- Exposure will be correct if continuously lit values display.
· When you try to focus extremely near and far points the automatically-set shutter speed will be comparatively slower and the long beeper tone will sound to warn you of camera-shake. Hold the camera steady or use a tripod. · When using a zoom lens, do not change the lens focal length after focusing the first point Always be sure to compose the picture first. · It is advisable to use a wide-angle lens to obtain maximum depth-of-field effect.
· Set a slower shutter speed if "OP" remains lit when the electronic input dial is turned to the lens maximum aperture. · Set a faster shutter speed if "CL" remains lit when the electronic input dial is turned to the lens minimum aperture. · The camera-shake warning does not sound in the manual mode. 5. Partial Meeting This camera has an evaluative metering function which allows you to obtain the correct exposure without exposure compensation in normal backlit photography (see p. 18).
Sequential AE lock photography When shooting continuously with AE lock in the same lighting conditions, it is not necessary to meter the subject for each shot provided you keep pressing the shutter button halfway after each exposure. 6. Exposure Compensation Use exposure compensation for high-key (intentionally overexposed) or low-key (intentionally underexposed) shots. The range of exposure compensation is up to _5 steps in 1/2-step increments.
7. Auto Exposure Bracketing (EOS 620 Only) Use auto exposure bracketing when you want to choose the best exposure by changing the amount of exposure on film intentionally. The range of bracketing is up to +/- 5 steps in 1/2-step increments. 1) Open the switch cover and press both the AF mode selector and battery check button simultaneously to display the 0.0 and "AEB" indicating auto exposure bracketing.
(Auto Exposure Bracketing Continued) Helpful Hints 1. Use the exposure compensation function if, for example, you want particular overexposing-bracket exposures such as +/- 0.5, + 1.5 and + 2.5. Example: 1) Set auto exposure bracketing value to 1.0--( - 1.0, +/- 0, + 1.0). 2) Set the exposure compensation value to + 1 .5. The result will be three continuous exposures in sequence of + 0.5, + 1.5 and +2.5. 2.
1) Press both the shooting mode selector and the exposure compensation button simultaneously. The "ME" mark indicating multiple exposure status will then appear in the display panel and the frame counter will become " 1". 2) While pressing both turn the electronic input dial to the desired number of exposures. For example, set "3" on the frame counter if you want to make three exposures on the same frame. · While shooting, the "ME" mark will blink to indicate the camera is in the multiple exposure status.
(Focus) Focus these subjects as follows: 1. Auto focus a substitute subject at the same distance from the camera as your main subject, and then recompose the picture (A) 2. Hold the camera vertically and focus the subject using auto-focus then recompose the picture (C) 3. Manually focus the subject following the steps on the next page.
10. Manual Focusing 1) Slide the lens focus mode switch to "M". · The panel display automatically changes to "M. FOCUS" and the AF mode cannot be set. 2) Turn the lens manual focusing ring and focus your subject using the matte-surface. · The subject is in focus when the image is not fuzzy. Other Shooting The self-timer allows you to delay shutter release for ten seconds. To set: 1) Put the camera on a table, tripod, or other flat surface.
5) Focus the subject in either the ONE SHOT or SERVO mode. 6) Make sure the exposure is correct and then press the shutter button. The self-timer operation indicator will start blinking and the frame counter displays the countdown. · The shutter automatically releases ten seconds after being pressed. Two seconds before shutter release, the indicator starts blinking faster. · To cancel the self-timer before shutter release, press the battery check button.
Please consult the Speedlite's instruction book for further details. (2) Other Canon Speedlites Follow the steps below for automatic flash photography: 1) Set the camera's shooting mode to "M". 2) Set the desired X-sync shutter speed between 30 and 1/125 sec with the EOS 650 and between 30 and 1/250 sec with the EOS 620. · If the shutter speed is faster than 1/125 see (EOS 650) or 1/250 see (EOS 620), it is automatically set to 1/125 sec (EOS 650) or 1/250 sec (EOS 620). 3) Set the aperture on the flash.
4. Shooting with Infrared Film When using black-and-white infrared film make a slight adjustment in focus with the red infrared index. For example, focus the subject first, then if the lens is focused at 5m on the distance scale, turn the manual focusing ring to align the 5m mark with the red dot and release the shutter. · When using infrared film, use a deep red filter as specified by the manufacturer.
EF Lenses The greatest feature of SLR cameras is that they accept a variety of interchangeable lenses ranging from fish-eye to telephoto. Canon provides the following 13 different interchangeable lenses plus an extender exclusively for the EF 300mm f/2.8L for just as many applications. Canon EF lenses succeed the ED lens' established reputation for high resolution, superb color balance and easy handling.
Quartz Date Back E Technical Back E / Interface Unit TB / Keyboard Unit E The Quartz Date Back E is a fully automatic data back which imprints data on the film. 1. Auto date up through the year 2029. (automatic compensation for leap years and long/short months) 2. Auto digital clock mode (Day/Hour/Minutes) with 24 hour display. 3. Arbitrary 6-digit numbers 4. Frame counter number from Fc 0001 through 9999.
Dioptric Adjustment Lenses / Circular Polarizing Filters PL-C / Interchangeable Grips Ten eyesight correction lenses are available in powers of +3, +2, +1.5, +1, +0.5,0, - 0.5, - 2, - 3 and -4 diopters. They make viewing and focusing easier if you are near or far-sighted. Choose the one which is closest to your eyeglass prescription, and make a practical test if possible. · The dioptric adjustment lens consists of a correction lens and removable rubber frame (eyecup).
AVOID STORING YOUR CAMERA IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES: · "Hot spots" such as a car trunk, rear window shelf or glove compartment. · Laboratories or other areas where chemicals may cause corrosion. · In direct sunlight. Carefully check the operation of each part after prolonged storage before shooting important events. Other Notes 1. Liquid Crystal Display The display panel uses a liquid crystal to display exposure information. After about five years, the display may become hard to read.
Appendix 1. LCD Panel Display This camera uses a liquid crystal display panel to indicate shooting information. The diagram below shows all the information for explanation. However, the display never actually looks like this. Normally, the panel displays only the information required at the time. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Battery check Depth of field AE ISO film speed Shutter speed Metered manual exposure level Program AE Manual ISO indicator AF mode 10. One-shot AF 11. Servo AF 12. Manual focusing 13.
19. Film winding mode 20. Single exposure 21. Continuous exposure 22. Self-timer 23. Film-load check 24. Film rewind completion 25. Film transport (wind/rewind) 26. Film wind completion 27. Battery check 28. Frame counter 29. Sell-timer countdown 30. Bulb exposure time 31. Auto exposure bracketing value 32. Auto exposure bracketing 33. Multiple exposures 34. Number of multiple exposures 2.
3. Shooting Capacity For one, new 2CR5 lithium battery pack in the continuous film winding mode. Temperature 24-exp. rolls 36exp. rolls Normal (20°C/ 68°F) 150 100 Low (-20°C/- 4°F) 15 10 (Based on Canon's Standard Test Method) 4. Evaluative Metering Characteristics As shown below, the evaluative metering system automatically measures light in six different zones, analyzing lighting conditions, subject pattern and subject size while putting an emphasis on the main subject.
5. Comparison between AF Mode and Film Winding Mode (in the evaluative metering mode) 6. Program Line (program characteristics) This camera is equipped with the advanced "Intelligent Program AK" which chooses the best shutter speed/aperture combinations, taking the lens focal length into account. When the automatically-set shutter speed becomes O to 0.5 steps below 1/focal length of the lens in use, the camera-shake warning sounds.
SPECIFICATIONS Type: 35mm auto-focus, single-lens reflex camera with electronically-controlled automatic exposure, focal plane shutter, and built-in motor drive. Format: 24x36mm Usable Lenses: Canon EF lenses (full aperture metering only) Standard Lens: EF 50 mm f/1.8 Lens Mount: Canon EF Mount (electronic signal transfer system) Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level pentaprism. Gives 94% vertical and horizontal coverage of actual picture area, and 0.
magnification at infinity with a standard 50mm lens. Dioptric Adjustment: Built-in eyepiece is adjusted to standard --1 diopter. (eyepoint: 19.3mm) Focusing Screen: Overall new laser-matte/AF frame. Six types of interchangeable screens are available optionally. Mirror: Quick-return half-mirror with shock and noise absorber. Viewfinder Information: Displayed at the bottom of the viewing area. (1) 7-segment LCD digit and character display 1. Shutter speed--flashes at 2Hz to give out-of-metering range warning.
Three selectable modes: 1. ONE SHOT: AF operation ends and focus is locked once ranging is completed. Shutter does not release until ranging is completed. 2. SERVO: Focus continuously adjusts to follow the subject movement. Shutter can be released at any time regardless of ranging completion. 3. Manual: By rotating the manual focusing ring after focus mode switch is set to "M".
Battery Check: By pressing the battery check button. Three energy levels are shown by the battery check bar marks in the display panel. Back Cover: Interchangeable. Opened by sliding the latch with safety lock. Quartz Date Back E and Technical Back E can be attached. Dimensions: 148(W) x 108.3(H) x 67.5(D) mm (5-13/16" x 4-1/4 x 2-518 ) Weight: EOS 650--6609 (23-5/16 oz.) body only EOS620--7009 (24-11/16 oz.) body only (All data are based on Canon's Standard Test Method.) Subject to change without notice.