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Canon EOS IX Lite Instruction Manual

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1. Title selection Title selection Title selection No Title No Title Title 00 Christmas 34 68 01 Birthday 35 69 02 Vacation 36 70 03 Honeymoon 37 71 04 Wedding 38 72 05 Hanukkah 39 73 06 Graduation 40 74 07 Family 41 e 75 08 Party 42 k 76 09 Holiday 43 77 10 Anniversary 44 78 11 Friends 45 79 12 School Event 46 80 13 Trip 47 81 x 14 Love You 48 82 15 Thank You 49 83 16 Season s Greetings 50 Halloween 84 x 17 Happy Birthday 51 Happy Holiday 85 x 18 Congratulations 52 independence Day 86 19 Merry Christmas 53 Thanksgiving 87 20 Festival 54 Rosh Hashanah 88 21 First day of School 55 Yom Kippur 89 22 Tour 56 Memorial Day 90 23 New Year s 57 Labor Day 91 x 24 Easter 58 Valentine s Day 92 25 Happy New Year 59 Canada Day 93 26 Reunion 60 Victoria Day 94 27 Father s Day 61 Remembrance Day 95 28 Mother s Day 62 96 29 Memories 63 97 30 Baptism 64 98 31 65 99 32 66 33 67 No title for this code selection If you select a title number that has next to its code no title will be printed 80 Setting the Print Quantity Before shooting you can set the number of prints you want to have made of that shot This saves the trouble of orderin
2. Handling Precautions Camera Care 1 This camera is not waterproof and should not be used in rain or under water If water gets into your camera take it quickly to the nearest Canon Service Center Remove any water droplets from the camera s exterior with a clean dry cloth If the camera is exposed to salt air wring out a clean damp cloth and use it to wipe off the camera 2 Be careful not to leave your camera inside an automobile that is standing in direct sunlight The interiors of automobiles in this situation can become hot enough to damage a camera 3 If your camera gets foreign matter in its lens or cartridge chamber remove it only with a commercially available blower brush Do not wipe the camera body or lens with any cleaner containing organic solvents If your camera is particularly dirty contact a Canon Service Center 4 If you will not be using your camera for a long period remove the batteries from its battery compartment and store it in a cool dry well ventilated location While storing it trigger its shutter release from time to time to make sure it still works 5 Avoid storing your camera in a laboratory or other location where chemicals are used or the camera may rust or corrode Also avoid storing the camera in clothes dressers or similar places 6 If you have not used your camera for a long time inspect it thoroughly before using it again After long disuse or before important events s
3. amp Sports Mode eer 37 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interlerence and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specilied in the instructions If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for
4. Al one photo shop to another The automatic calendar operates on its own battery The automatic calendar setting remains in memory for approximately three minutes after the main battery is removed After storing the camera for long periods with the battery removed be sure to set the automatic calendar date and time before using the camera If frontprinting is not selected the date and time are always printed on the back of the print in year month day hour minute format If trontprinting is selected the format on the back is the same as on the front ifthe icon is flashing such as after you have changed batteries the date and time were not recorded Be sure to set the data and time again gt 72 74 Q lt Midroll Film Change MRC If you want to change to a different film speed during shooting or use a different film for a particular scene you can change the film in midroll Film cartridges changed in midroll can only be used in cameras that support midroll cartridge exchange Press the film ren rewind the film z The film starts rewinding Qs emmma The film direction indicator and frame of counter show that the film is id button to rewinding When the A icon is flashing remove the film from the camera The cartridge status mark is set to D Load a partially exposed film gt 24 Make sure the cartridge s visual exposure indicator is set to D The camera then automatica
5. if you want Choose the print format that best fits the picture you want to take Move the print format selector lever to change the print format The viewfinder frame changes to match your selection C print format H print format P print format 30 Full Auto Mode Automatic Flash When shooting in Full Auto mode or the amp or Bi Image Zone modes the flash automatically pops up and fires whenever the subject is too dark or lit from behind lt something prevents the flash from popping up the battery mark will flash in the LCD panel 3 mark flashing for two seconds If this happens press the shutter button halfway and the camera will return to normal In places where flashes are prohibited or when you want to shoot pictures using indoor lighting we recommend shooting in P mode Program AE gt 46 About the AF Assist Beam When taking flash pictures you may see the flash fire when you press the shutter button halfway This is to provide extra light called an AF assist beam to help the autofocus function get a better focus F The AF assist beam does not operate in ta or amp modes The AF assist beam from the built in flash has a focusing range of 1 to 4 m 3 to 13 tt If you are using a separate exclusive EOS flash unit sold separately the AF assist beam fires from that flash instead 31 Using the Red Eye Reduction Func
6. 10 83 ISO 100 mit 2 Charging time approx two seconds 4 Flash coverage covers same angle as 22mm lens Flash conditions automatic pop up and flash in Full Auto Portrait Close up and Night Scene modes in low light or backlit conditions Manual pop up and synchronized flash in Application zone Exposure Control Aperture Settings 1 Full Auto P modes TTL program automatically determines exposure control aperture setting 2 Av Manual modes Set desired aperture manually 3 Tv mode Aperture set automatically according to selected shutter speed Exposure Control Shutter Speed Settings Full Auto P modes Automatically set from 1 60 to 1 125 second Av mode Automatically set according to aperture setting from 1 200 second to 30 seconds Tv mode Set manually to any desired speed slower than 1 125 second in 1 2 steps Automatic TTL compensation according to metering of light reflected at fim plane 3 zone compensation linked to focusing point Negative film with 1 1 4 lens ISO 100 1 to 10 m 3 3 to 32 9 ft ISO 200 1 to 14 m 3 3 to 46 0 ft ISO 400 1 to 20 m 3 3 to 65 6 ft in Full Auto Portrait Close up and Night Scene modes flash pops up and red eye reduction lamp lights automatically in low light conditions no release lock applied Exposure Control Method Exposure Control Range Red Eye Reduction Function MIX Information Exchange Functions and Print Instructions Prin
7. AEB 2 Continuous shots taken with AE lock on including repeated single shot exposures gt 55 Printing conditions may vary with individual photo labs i Bulb Exposure In bulb exposure photography the shutter stays open as long as the shutter button is pressed and closes when the button is released This feature is useful for shooting night scenes fireworks views of stars and other scenes that require long exposure times Always use a tripod for bulb exposures Using the optional RS 60E3 remote switch makes bulb exposures easier to shoot Turn the Mode Dial to M Set the shutter speed to bulb Turn the electronic dial to set the shutter speed to bulb which is the setting following 30 seconds Set the aperture value Press the manual aperture button and turn the electronic dial to select the aperture setting Compose the shot then shoot the picture The shutter stays open as long as you hold the shutter button all the way down During a bulb exposure the LCD panel flashes the bulb indicator al Changing Film Speed You can change the camera s film speed setting ISO sensitivity intentionally as follows Turn the Mode Dial to 150 The LCD panel displays the cartridge mark and the current film speed setting a Set the film speed ena Look at the LCD panel while you turn the electronic dial to the desired film speed a Return the Mode
8. Center 25 Checking Film Information Here is how to check information about the film in the camera Set the Mode Dial to 150 Check the film information When you press the shutter button the LCD panel shows the film sensitivity and type and the number of shots on the roll a Film Type Indicators f Col tive fil 00 Enum olor negative film OG Eras Color reversal film slide film 3 GO bt OS Black and white film a pers ir When the Mode Dial is set to ISO pressing the shutter button all the way down does not release the shutter 26 Fully Automatic Operation 4 Basic moe This section explains the simplest way to take pictures by setting the Mode Dial to the O 9 ta X amp and Bi mode settings In Full Auto mode and the Image Zone modes all camera functions are automated so that anyone can shoot pictures successfully simply by pressing the shutter button Only the shutter button and print format selector lever are active and all other buttons and electronic dials on the front of the camera other than settings and s are switched off to protect against mistakes 27 Full Auto Mode In Full Auto mode all you need to do is press the shutter button to take pictures of any subject with confidence The camera can focus on subjects in any of its three autofocusing zones so that anyone can take beautiful pictures easily Set the Mode Dial t
9. at the minimum focusing distance for If you have a zoom lens set it towards the telephoto end to make the subject appear larger 55 mm for a 22 55 mm lens For serious close up shooting we recommend the EF 50mm 2 5 compact macro EF 100mm f 2 8 macro or EF 180mm f 3 5L macro USM lens sold separately J v amp _ Sports Mode Sports mode lets you take shots that freeze fast moving subjects Press and hold down the shutter button and the camera will continue to focus on the subject and shoot continuously The built in flash does not fire in this mode The image was removed due to copyright restrictions Turn the Mode Dial to Sports Shoot the picture the same way as in Full Auto mode 28 We recommend you use high sensitivity ISO 400 film in Sports mode If you are using a zoom lens we recommend using a 200 300mm telephoto setting FG Ifthe shutter speed display flashes the shutter speed is slow enough that hand movement can cause blurring Check the way you are holding the camera or pushing the shutter button or try shooting from a tripod Using a tripod will not stop the shutter speed display from flashing however 37 Ey Night Scene Mode In Night Scene mode you can take beautiful pictures of people against sunset or night backgrounds This feature uses the flash to capture the human subject while the slower shutter speed captures the background We rec
10. help This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of the Industry Canada Cet appareil num rique respecte les limites de bruits radiodlectriques applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le mat riel broulleur Appareils Num riques NMB 003 dict e par l industrie Canada C The C Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community EC 99 Canon Company information that is no longer current has been removed If you have any questions regarding this model and are calling from the USA please call 1 800 OK CANON CT1 1115 000 CANON INC 1998 PRINTED IN TAIWAN
11. lash can be obstructed when used with the following lenses If you need to use a flash with any of these lenses we recommend you use an EOS exclusive external flash Large diameter lenses such as the EF 17 35mm 2 8L USM EF 28 70mm f 2 8L USL etc Telephoto lenses such as the EF 300mm 12 81 USM EF 600mm tl USM etc The built in flash has an angle of illumination that covers wide angle shots up to a focal length of 22mm If you use a lens that has a focal length of less than 22mm the edges of the resulting picture will appear dark 65 E TTL Automatic Flash with an EX Series Speedlite The Canon EX Series Speedlites 220EX and 380EX models are easy to operate EOS exclusive external flash units that can be attached to your camera and used with the same feel and focusing point linked E TTL automatic flash exposure control as the built in flash We recommend using an external Speedlite for group pictures where a great deal of light is required or for portrait photography where lighting effects are important E TTL Automatic Flash System Features 1 E TTL auto flash system pre flash and memory type evaluation compensation for the focusing point in which the focusing point is located to provide the optimum flash power for the subject in focus Extremely natural flash shots from daylight slow synchro to indoor shots with fully automatic operation that you can leave to the camera 3 Automatic slow synchro photography sele
12. lock function optimizes the flash setting for a particular area of the subject FE lock shooting functions only in the Application Zone modes The AE lock button functions as the FE lock button Turn the Mode Dial to an Application Zone mode Make sure the pilot lamp on the flash unit is on The FE lock can be used in either normal flash mode or high speed synchro flash mode Focus the shot then hold the camera in position and hold the shutter button halfway down 69 E TTL Automatic Flash with on EX Series Speedlite Place the subject in the center of the viewfinder and press the FE lock button The Speedlite pre flashes to memorize the necessary exposure for the subject The shutter speed indicator in the viewfinder briefly changes to FEL elf the icon in the viewfinder is flashing the subject is outside the flash exposure compensation range and the exposure will be too dark Move closer until the icon no longer flashes when you press the FE lock button The camera retains the proper exposure setting for approximately 16 seconds after you take your finger off the shutter button Shoot the picture ECE ir If you are using an external flash unit press the built in flash back into place before connecting the external flash When you use an external flash with Basic Mode Zone the settings are the same as in P Program AE mode and the flash operates on all shots Other t
13. panel FP Yad ead Select the compensation level Hold down the exposure compensation button and turn the electronic dial to select the compensation level The mark indicates compensation in the direction of overexposure and the mark indicates compensation in the direction of underexposure 560 4DE eS ark LU Cu Underexposure lt E Overexposure C i To cancel the exposure compensation gt setting set the exposure value to 0 Note VAG 27 that exposure compensation settings are not cancelled when you turn the Mode Dial to to lock the camera Shoot the picture Exposure compensation settings are canceled automatically when you turn the Mode Dial to any of the Basic Zone modes 56 Z Auto Exposure Bracketing You can set the camera to automatically expose three frames of film changing the exposure for the second and third frames by a predetermined exposure compensation value This is called AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing You can set the AEB bracketing increment from 1 2 to two stops above and below the standard exposure level in 1 2 stop increments The film advance according to the shooting mode you are using and the camera takes three shots in this sequence standard exposure underexposure overexposure This feature is particularly effective for capturing subtle nuances of lighting and with color reversal slide film The image was removed due The i
14. shutter button all the way down Once the shutter button is pressed all the way the electronic tone beeps as follows and ten seconds later the shutter releases Slow tone two beeps per second for eight seconds Fast tone eight beeps per second for two seconds While the self timer is operating the LCD panel displays the number of seconds remaining until shutter release For self timer shots the red eye reduction lamp lights for the last two seconds before the shutter is released E 2 net stand immediately in tront of the camera when you press the shutter button or the camera may not focus properly To take a self timer shot of yourself use the focus lock gt 43 and focus on an object that is about as far from the camera as you will be when you enter the picture 39 amp Using the Self Timer Using the Eyepiece Cover The self timer function and remote control unit sold separately are often used to take shots in which you are not looking through the viewfinder In these situations light from the viewfinder can affect the exposure setting so always be sure to place the eyepiece cover attached to the strap over the viewfinder to prevent this problem Remove the eyecup Press the eyepiece cover over the eyepiece oc Continuous Shooting When the shutter button is pressed and held all the way down the film winding mode single shot or conti
15. taken in darker locations Your camera shows the film speed in the LCD panel The range is from 6 to 8000 87 Basic Photography Terms Depth of Field When you focus on a subject a certain distance in front and in back of the subject is in focus as well The length of this distance is called the depth of field and it can be increased by increasing the aperture setting closing the aperture This is called making the depth of field deeper Similarly decreasing the aperture setting opening the aperture makes the field of focus shallower This is called making the depth of field shallower Depth of field has the following characteristics 1 The greater the aperture value the greater the depth of field That is the smaller the aperture opening the deeper the depth of field 2 At a given focusing distance lenses with a shorter focal length produce greater depth of field Wide angle lenses have greater depth of field than telephoto lenses 3 At a given aperture setting the farther away the subject in focus is the greater the depth of field 4 When the subject is in the center of the field of focus the field of focus is twice as deep behind the subject as in front of the subject See the following diagram In focus range 2 Focusing A position Aperture setting 1 22 Aperture setting t 2 i Troubleshooting Guide Before you take your camera in for service check this list to see if you can sol
16. to P Focus on the subject Press the shutter button halfway until you hear a beep When focusing is complete the camera beeps twice and the green in focus lamp appears inside the lower right edge of the viewfinder Ton Check the LCD panel 6 H 56 gG The shutter speed and aperture Ca setting are determined automatically and displayed on the LCD panel and inside the viewfinder As long as the shutter speed and aperture setting are not flashing the exposure is correct If the shutter speed and aperture setting are flashing check the list of exposure warning indicators on page 46 86 gt Qipi P Shooting in Program AE Mode Shoot the picture Compose the picture then press the shutter button the rest of the way down to release the shutter Differences between Program AE and Full Auto Mode Program AE mode P and Full Auto mode are alike in that they both automatically determine a combination of shutter speed and aperture setting but differ as shown in the following table O function available x function not available Function Full Auto Continuous shooting x x Program shifting Exposure compensation Auto exposure bracketing AEB AE lock Manual focusing point selection Built in flash forced ON High speed syne with EX series Speediite FE lock with EX series Speedlite ojo o jojo jojojojo x x x x x x x Shifting the
17. your hands do not shutter move The camera does not Did you load the film while Load the film away from such 75 recognize partially standing near a television devices exposed film speaker or other source of cartridges strong magnetic fields Did you load the film near Load the film away from such 75 a television tower locations or use a new roll telephone exchange or other source of magnetic fields Are you using an external Turn the main switch of the 75 flash with the main switch flash unit off jon The LCD panel shows Are the batteries low Replace the batteries with fresh 18 only the lt 3 mark ones flashing The camera may not be Press the shutter button 23 functioning properly halfway down If the battery back mark goes on you can shoot cover If the battery mark does not go on after several attempts the camera needs service Contact the nearest Canon Service Center The film advance A problem may have Try removing and replacing the 18 75 display and frame occurred during rewinding batteries then press the film back counter in the LCD rewind button If the camera cover panel are flashing and the camera does not operate still does not operate set the Mode Dial to 6 and take the camera to the nearest Canon Service Center 90 Major Accessories sold separately EOS Exclusive EX Series Flash Units This series of exclusive Canon Speedlites comprises the high in
18. Canon EOSIX lt 7 D lt Lite OVANICET English Edition A a Instructions Thank You For Purchasing This Canon Product The EOS IX 7 EOS IX Lite is a single lens reflex camera designed for use with the Advanced Photo System This highly compact camera offers a wide range of functions for all uses from simple fully automatic shooting to advanced photography Before you use your camera be sure to read these instructions with your camera handy This will help you better understand and learn how to use its many functions Symbols Used in This Manual This indicates precautions that can help you avoid problems in shooting This indicates helpful information you should remember when you use your camera This indicates hints for that will help you use your camera and shoot pictures more effectivel The notation W refers to additional pages that contain material related to the subject you are reading about To prevent mistakes or problems be sure to read the sections titled Handling Precautions on pages 8 and 9 The instructions in this manual assume that you are using your camera with the EF 22 55mm f 4 5 6 USM lens Be sure to keep this manual in a convenient place so you can refer to it easily Before You Use Your Camera Be sure to take some test shots before you go on that important overseas trip or honeymoon so that you will know your camera is working properly The EOS series cameras an
19. Dial to its previous position ir Use this feature when you want to intentionally overexpose or underexpose all frames on a roll of film The allowable film speed range is ISO 6 8000 Change the film speed immediately atter loading film in the camera Your film speed setting will be reset automatically when you load the next roll of film 60 m Switching Off the Electronic In Focus Tone In some situations the electronic in focus tone might be inconvenient You can turn off this tone so that it will not function in any mode Qa wooeamm suet Func Press the function button until the gt indicator is opposite the icon The figure 1 appears in the frame counter on the LCD panel Set the frame counter on the LCD H panel to 0 Turn the electronic dial to set the gt my LCD display to 0 To restore the tone turn the dial back tot To turn off the setting do any of the following Press the shutter button halfway Turn the Mode Dial Wait approximately six seconds setting turns off automatically 8 Combinations of Shooting Functions Focusing Shooting AF Mode point Metering method Built in flash Mose selection mods Dial Co te mark shot 5 Al Auto manua Single Contin Evalue ice partial Auto manual focus shot uous tive ear averaging e
20. Program In P mode once the combination of shutter speed and aperture the program is automatically set you can change the speed and aperture setting together while maintaining the same overall exposure level This is called program shifting To use program shifting hold the shutter button halfway down and turn the electronic dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture setting appears After you shoot the picture the program shift is automatically canceled and the camera returns to P mode Program shifting is not available when you use a flash Tv Shutter Speed Priority AE Mode When you set the shutter speed the camera automatically sets the aperture to provide the correct exposure for the subject brightness This is called shutter speed priority AE Faster shutter speeds can freeze the motion of fast moving subjects while slower shutter speeds can give the subject a more flowing feeling The shutter speed is set using the electronic dial The image was removed due The image was removed due to copyright restrictions to copyright restrictions Faster shutter speeds lower shutter speeds Turn the Mode Dial to Tv Select the shutter speed Look at the LCD panel while you turn the electronic dial to the desired shutter speed 2 1 0 1 2 CCPL SOAN a je Q Tv Shutter Speed Priority AE Mode Focus the shot Check the indicators Shoot the picture If the lowest aper
21. The background exposure will then be determined by the manual exposure settings The subject will be exposed using automatic flash exposure compensation based on the aperture setting Flash Distance Range With EF 22 55 mm f 4 5 6 USM lens WIDE TELE Negative Positive Negative Positive Iso 400 1 3 5 m 9 3 11 5 h 1 2 5 m 9 3 8 2 tt 1 2 5 m 33 821 1 1 7 m 3 3 5 6 t 200 400 1 5 0 m 3 3 16 4 ft 1 3 5 m 3 3 11 5 tt 1 2 5 m 3 3 8 6 ft m 3 3 16 4 tt F Flash shots in ADE mode will produce the same result as in P mode j Using the Built In Flash Set the Mode Dial to an Application Zone mode Press the flash button The flash unit pops up To return the flash to its position press it back down into place Focus the shot Check the LCD panel Shoot the picture The image was removed due to copyright restrictions i fetta setings tor langer stance shots ss page t Shooting with the flash closer than 1 m 3 fi can cause the flash to be obstructed in part of the picture and make it appear dark Always take flash shots at least 1 m 3 ft from the subject Using the builtin lash with the lens hood in place will block the light from the flash Be sure to remove the lens hood before using the built in flash You cannot use the built in flash and an external flash at the same time Light from the built in
22. Title gt 76 SELECT button Print quantity setting gt 81 Date time gt 72 FTPM Fixed Time Printing Language code title Mode 83 number gt 76 78 LCD Panel Aperture setting Red eye reduction Electronic in focus tone eat ee lag mat les mere indicator Auto exposure bracketing amount Shutter speed Print quantity Film speed FTPM status Frontprinting OFF Film type FEL display CLOSE display Focusing point indicator Date recording frontprinting Red eye reduction Print quantity icon setting Electronic in focus Title setting sz tone icon Auto exposure bracketing icon Battery check icon Film cartridge status icon Function setting indicator FTPM Fixed Time Manual focusing icon Printing Mode status Self timer Exposure indicator Red eye reduction lamp on indicator The LCD panel is shown with all indicators displayed though the actual display shows only the necessary information at any given time 14 Nomenclature Viewfinder Information Partial metering range mark P print format mask C print format Focusing screen mask Focusing display AE FE lock indicator In focus mark Flash ready FE lock indicator warning Exposure indicator Red eye reduction lamp on indicator High speed sync FP Focusing point mark flash indicator Shutter speed indicator FE lock indicator Aperture setting The viewfinder is shown with all indicat
23. UN wren Canon EF mount fully electronic control mViewlinder Type asi s ye level SLR pentaprism with roof mirror Picture Coverage 95 vertically and horizontally for all C H P print mask formats Magnification 0 6x with 40mm lens focused at infinity Standard Diopter 1 dpt at an eyepoint of 19 7 mm Focusing Screen Fixed full screen new laser matte screen Viewfinder Information In viewinder screen LCD display for autofocus frame partial metering position C H P print format mask Below viewfinder screen Shutter speed aperture AE lock flash ready H high speed sync FP flash exposure compensation level In focus indicator G AF frame indicators Quick return full screen halt mirror mirror loss time none with EF 600mm 4L USM lens Mirror Exposure Control Metering System TTL metering at maximum aperture with six zone SPC silicon photocell Evaluative metering linked to three focusing points Partial metering automatically set with AE lock Metering range approximately 6 5 of viewfinder screen Center weighted averaging metering automatically set exposure mode Shooting Mode Program AE with program shift Shutter priority AE 2 Aperture priorty AE Auto depth of field Full Auto Five Program AE image control modes with image selection Flash AE E TTL program flash AE for EX series flash TTL program flash AE for built in flash A TTL
24. Using the Red Eye Reduction Function a Portrait Mode i a Landscape Mode Close up Mode Sports Mode i Night Scene Mode Using the Self Timer Using the Eyepiece Cover Continuous Shooting 3 Application Mode Operation Focusing Point Selection Focusing on Subjects at the Edge of the Frame Subjects Difficult for Autofocusing Metering Methods P Program AE Mode Tv Shutter Speed Priority AE Mode Av Aperture Priority AE Mode M Manual Mode 0 Automatic depth of Field AE Mode Using Partial Metering with AE Lock Exposure Compensation Contents Auto Exposure Bracketing Bulb Exposure Changing Film Speed Switching Off the Electronic In Focus Tone Combinations of Shooting Functions 4 Using Flash Using the Built In Flash E TTL Automatic Flash with an EX Series Speedite Normal Flash Operation High Speed Sync FP Flash FE Lock 5 Using Convenient Advanced Photo System Functions Setting the Date and Time ESB Date Frontprinting Midroll Film Change MRC w4 Recording Titles US English Title List Ga Setting the Print Quantity xi Changing a Title or Print Quantity Setting o Fixed Time Printing Mode FTPM 6 Reference Exposure Indicator is Flashing Basic Photography Terms Troubleshooting Guide Major Accessories sold separately Principal Specifications Lens Specifications Index sss
25. Weight 175 g 6 2 oz 310 g 11 0 oz About the Effective Field Angle of EF Lenses Because the effective frame of the 1X240 camera is smaller than the frame of a 35mm format camera see illustration at right The effective field angle of the EF lanes mounted on the EOS IX 7 EOS IX Lite is equivalent to the indicated focal length distance times approximately 1 25x 135 frame 24 x 36 mm E 1X240 frame 16 7 x 30 2 mm 97 Index Accessories eer on AF Assist Beam 5 pi Al Focusing 62 Al Servo 62 v All Frame Titles 78 Av Aperture Priority AE Mode 50 Aperture Setting 87 Application Zone Modes 16 Auto Exposure Bracketing 57 Autofocus Frame Focusing Point Selection 42 Focusing on Subjects at the Edge of the Frame 43 Automatic depth of Field AE Mode 5 Automatic Flash Basic Mode Zone Batteries Checking Battery Power 19 Loading the Batteries 18 Battery Capacity 2 Bulb Exposure ko Sirap Attaching Center Weighted Averaging Metering 8 E00 Changing a Tile or Print Cuanty Seting 82 Changing Print Formats 30 Close up Mode 36 Combinations of Shooting Functions 7 Continuous Titles Date and Time Setting EISA Date Frontprinting is Dept of Field 88 Differences between P and Full Auto Mode 47 EF Lenses and Effective Field Angle E TTL Automatic Flash with an EX Series Speedlite 66 System Features 66 Exposure 87 Exposure Compensation 56 Exposure Indicator is Flashing 86 Ey
26. anel Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all digits in the time are set When no more digits are flashing the time setting is complete oo Turn the Mode Dial Fl te mark in the LCD panel indicates that front printing is selected gt 74 The settings are retained for approximately three minutes after the batteries are removed 73 Date Frontprinting Your camera includes a perpetual automatic calender and records the date and time of every shot on the magnetic recording area of the film You can then have this information imprinted on the front or back of your prints Turn the Mode Dial to DATE z Select the date you want to record 9606 8 Press the MODE button to select the date you want to record The indicator appears in the LCD a panel to show that frontprinting is selected If you select OFF the date will be printed only on the back of the print The date time and OFF settings appear in 1 the following order OFF lt Year month date gt hour minute back printing only 4 The date sequence is determined by 08 1898 UG 18 1998 imprint on both sides op t 20898 18 AUG 1998 imprint on both sides t gece 18 1998 AUG 18 imprint on both sides Lo 15 30 15 30 imprint on both sides ow m Hour Minute display in 24 hour format The ability to print on both sides as well as character style size color and printing position varies from
27. ching a Lens Press the lens release button and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow Turn the lens until it stops then remove it from the camera fl To avoid damaging the electrical contacts or lens area place the lens with the mount side up or cover the lens with the dust cap Damage to these areas can prevent the lens and camera from functioning together properly Holding the Camera To take clear sharp pictures hold the camera so that it does not move as you shoot Horizontal position Hold the camera with the grip firmly in your right hand and keep your elbow lightly against your body Support the lens from below with the left hand Hold the camera up to your face and look through the viewfinder Stand with one foot slightly ahead of the other and relax your body 22 The Shutter Button and Autofocusing The EOS camera s shutter button can be pressed halfway or all the way It operates as described below with the lens focus mode switch set to AF When it is pressed halfway You can set your camera to focus the image automatically when you press the shutter button halfway this is called autofocusing or AF When the camera has focused on your subject it beeps twice and the green in focus mark appears in the lower right part of the viewfinder frame The AF frame also appears in the viewfinder to show the frame in which the camera has focused At the same time th
28. cted by using Av mode in dark locations Fully automatic operation provides attractive shots with proper exposure of both subject and background 4 FE flash exposure lock shooting that provides proper exposure for any given part of the subject by AE lock shooting using the flash 5 High speed synchro FP flash shooting with exposure compensation for all shutter speeds from 1 2000 second to 30 seconds 6 Application Zone modes let you set the aperture or shutter speed within the maximum synchronization speed with the same feel as normal AE shooting 7 Multi light flash shooting using multiple light accessories and focusing point linked TTL automatic flash exposure compensation in fully automatic operation The image was removed due to copyright restrictions 2 E 17 AF shooting flash exposure is automatically controlled based on the current aperture setting using focusing point linked subject weighted E TTL flash exposure control In Full Auto and Basic Zone modes the Speedlite always operates with forced flash on E TTL automatic flash exposure control The camera s red eye reduction function continues to operate when connected to an EOS exclusive external flash device E TTL Automatic Flash with on EX Series Speedlite Normal Flash Operation Set the camera s Mode Dial to any mode other than ADE Shooting with the flash in ADE mode has the same results as shooting with flash in P mode Tur
29. d EF lenses use an exclusive electronic lens mount that lets them adjust the focus and exposure settings automatically Using lenses made by other manufacturers can cause either the camera or lens to operate improperly Also please note that Canon cannot assume responsibility for failure or other results of using EOS cameras with other manufacturers products Features of the Advanced Photo System New Film The new 1X240 cartridge film is contained in a compact cartridge with no film leader This does away with the usual troublesome process of loading removing film and instead provides easy drop in loading that anyone can handle You no longer need to open the back of the camera pull out the film leader and align it with a mark on the camera before winding as with 135 35mm film The cartridge has a data disk that records information about the film type number of shots and film sensitivity that the camera reads automatically The cartridge also includes a visual exposure indicator that shows you whether the cartridge QY is unexposed partially exposed exposed or processed Midroll Film Change If you put a partially exposed roll of film in your camera the camera automatically advances it to the first unexposed frame so you can start shooting from there Some cameras do not have this feature and so will read a partially exposed roll as exposed Make sure other cameras include this feature before transferrin
30. e Focusing point Built in flash 31 selector 42 64 AF assist beam emitter gt 31 Shutter button 23 a ee ee i Speediites sold Electronic dial separately etc Turn the electronic dial clockwise as seen from above to increase values or counterclockwise to decrease values Film comparment cover latch gt 24 Red eye reduction lamp gt 32 Self timer lamp gt 39 Flash button gt 65 Strap eyelet gt 17 Remote control terminal For Remote Switch RS 60E3 sold separately gt 92 Zoom ring Lens release button gt 21 Exposure compensation button gt 56 Manual aperture setting button gt 53 Focusing ring gt 44 Focus mode switch gt 44 Nomenclature Viewfinder gt 15 AE lock button 55 FE lock button with Canon Speedlite 220EX 380EX 69 Eyecup gt 40 ____4 LCD panel gt 14 gt format selector Mode Dial gt 16 Turn the Mode Hever 20 Dial to select the functions you Ss want to use Do N not set the dial Battery comparment to positions that cover 18 have no mark Tripod socket y Film rewind Qs woen rune button gt 75 CD FUNC Function button IX rewrite Red eye reduction 32 button gt 82 Coe Electronic in focus tone gt 61 Auto exposure bracketing gt 57 MODE button Self timer button gt 39
31. e camera determines the exposure setting a combination of the shutter speed and aperture setting and displays it in the LCD panel When it is pressed the rest of the way The shutter is released to expose one picture and the film is advanced one frame Camera movement during the moment of exposure can cause blurred pictures To prevent this Hold the camera steady Put the center of your fingertip over the shutter button and grip the camera with your entire right hand Then press the shutter button gently Use a faster shutter speed 23 Loading the Film Your camera uses 1X240 cartridge film Do not use 135 35mm film Open the film compartment cover Raise the film compartment cover latch and turn it clockwise to open the cover Drop in the film cartridge Drop the cartridge in with its visual exposure indicator facing upward Close the film compartment cover Press the cover in the direction of the arrow until you hear it click into place The latch automatically returns to its position The film then winds automatically The LCD panel shows the film cartridge icon film sensitivity and number of frames The frame counter displays a 1 to show that the film is set to the first frame Be sure to load a cartridge with a status mark of unexposed or D partially exposed If the film is not loaded properly the indicator will flash and you will need to remo
32. ed While the title is being changed the iw icon flashes While the print quantity is being changed the f icon flashes fl You cannot change titles or print quantities after shooting the last frame on the film After loading a partially exposed roll of film you must shoot at least one frame before changing any title or print quantity You cannot change both the title and print quantity at the same time You can change a setting as many times as you like For instructions on selecting an all frame title see page 78 82 Q Fixed Time Printing Mode FTPM Your camera includes a function that lets you print all frames on a roll under the same printing conditions You can specify EOS IX 7 EOS IX Lite for processing results that reflect slight nuances in exposure control providing the sensitivity of reversal film This function generally specifies that a roll of film be processed at a single setting without applying automatic corrections for each frame Turn the Mode Dial to IX Display the icon Press the MODE button until the icon appears Set the LCD panel display to 1 Turn the electronic dial until the figure 1 appears in the LCD panel To cancel the setting turn the electronic dial until the figure 0 appears in the LCD panel Set the MODE dial to a shooting mode and shoot the picture The IX information that specifies printing the whole roll under the same condit
33. epiece Cover 40 98 i FE Lock x y 69 Features of the Advanced Photo System 3 Film Changing Film Speed 60 Checking film information 26 Film Type indicator 26 Loading film 24 Midroll Film Change 75 Sensitivity ISO value 87 Flash Range 64 Focus Lock 43 O FTPM printing 83 Full Automatic Mode 28 Function Mode Zones 16 High Speed Sync FP Flash 68 Holding the Camera ne Image Zone Modes 7 16 1x Information Recording 4 va Landscape Mod 35 LCD Panel 14 Lens Detaching a Lens sai Mounting te lens 20 Specticatons 7 Manual Focusing as M Manual Mode 52 Metering Methods 45 Mirall Fim Change ss 3 75 Mode Dials 16 Fi Night Scene Mode 8 Nomenclature 12 Normal Flash Operation a One Frame Titles Teer One shot autofocusing 62 Index Subjects Difficult for Autofocusing Manual Focusing nnn 44 m Switching Off the Electronic In Focus Tone 61 Partial Metering r 45 Using Partial Metering with AE Lock 55 Photo Developing and Printing Methods 5 9 Portrait Mode 34 ter Button and Autofocusi renat Ma g The Shutter Buton and Autofocusing 23 Program Shitting ad EZI Changing recorded titles 82 Recording titles 76 Quick Start Guide 10 Troubleshooting Guide 89 Redeye reduction function 32 Using the Built In Flash E Using the Selt Timer 39 ea Setting the Print Quantity 81 Viewfinder 15 Shutter Speed nie 87 Single shot and Continuous Shooting 40 Specifications is 93
34. g partially exposed rolls of film to them Visual exposure indicators Unexposed e D Partial 3 Exposed O Processed New Camera Size The Advanced Photo System makes it possible to reduce the overall size of the cartridge as well as the camera body in comparison to other Canon models Your camera s particularly compact size is made possible by Canon s down sizing technology New Film Information IX Information Exchange Advanced Photo System film contains a magnetic data recording area that records a variety of information about each frame IX information recording IX information includes date time title print type film orientation flash on off setting subject brightness exposure data and more The developers at the photo lab use the IX information to tell what type of print to use how to improve print quality and what information to display on the print itself You can select whether to print the date and time on the front and back of the print or on the back only The type of IX information recorded depends on the particular camera model The size style color and position of printed characters as well as front back date printing capabilities depend on the specific photo lab lt lt Woes Zen Pe Back printing Principal Features of the Advanced Photo System New Print Formats Three print formats are available C Classic the same print aspect raito as 135 prin
35. g reprints later and is handy when you don t want to print shots that did not turn out right Turn the Mode Dial to 1X Display the 4 icon Press the MODE button until the icon appears Select the number of prints you want Turn the electronic dial to select the number of prints You can select from 0 to 9 prints of any shot Turn the Mode Dial to a shooting mode and shoot the picture After the shot the print quantity setting is canceled Fj 170 do not designate a print quantity the default of 1 wil be applied for color negative film 0 for color reversal slide film or 1 for monochrome film Continuous print quantity settings are not available The print quantity setting may not be effective at some photo labs 81 cam Changing a Title or Print Quantity Setting You can also change the title or print quantity setting for the previous shot Turn the Mode Dial to X Display the title or print quantity setting Press the MODE button to display the title or print quantity To change the title display the title number and language 76 To change the print quantity display it gt 81 Change the title or print quantity setting To change the title select another one gt 76 To change the print quantity select a new quantity To print no copies select 0 81 Press the IX rewrite button The title or print quantity is then chang
36. han the EX series exclusive EOS Speedlite you can use this camera with other exclusive EOS Speedlites 540EZ 430EZ 420EZ 300EZ etc including multiple light accessories for simple easy flash photography with 3 zone A TTL TTL automatic flash exposure control and the same feel as normal fully automatic shooting k Using Convenient Advanced Photo System Functions 11 This section tells how to use the convenient Advanced Photo System functions to get the most out of your camera Setting the Date and Time Here is how to set the date and time after replacing the battery or when traveling in a different time zone 3800 P Set the Mode Dial to DATE elf no date setting has been made the mark in the LCD panel flashes for four seconds Display the date setting Press the MODE button repeatedly until appears in the LCD panel Press the MODE button repeatedly repeatedly to cycle through the date time and OFF positions Select the digits you want to change Press the SELECT button repeatedly until the digit you want starts flashing indicating that it can now be changed Turn the electronic dial to set the digit to its new value Setting the Date and Time Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all digits in the date are set When no more digits are flashing the date setting is complete Display the Time setting Press the MODE button repeatedly until time appears in the LCD p
37. he exposure compensation value to 0 0 Shooting continuous shots by pressing and holding the shutter button exposes three frames in a continuous sequence but unike AEB shooting the exposure compensation setting is not displayed Ifyou use the sell imer the camera exposes three frames in a continuous sequence after ten seconds have elapsed AEB and exposure compensation can be used together If the settings result in an exposure a compensation that falls outside the range of the display the display appears as shown below However the auto exposure bracketing and exposure compensation functions stil operate normally 724e 2 AEB set for 1 stop 78e 4e ge1 2 Exposure compensation set tor 1 stop 2 1 04 1 2 Exposure compensation set for 1 5 stops 7840 1 2 Exposure compensation set for 2 stops About Series Scenes g With traditional 135 35mm negative film the photographer can apply exposure compensation when shooting but printing processes often automatically correct for this intentional compensation and prevent it from appearing in the finished picture However cameras designed for the Advanced Photo System can take shots under the following conditions with the assurance that the IX information automatically recorded on the film will be used to accurately reproduce the exposure conditions at the time of shooting This function is called a Series Scene 1 Shots taken using auto exposure bracketing
38. ions is automatically recorded during rewinding including midroll rewinding when the icon is displayed The FTPM setting is canceled when the exposed film is removed after rewinding 83 Fixed Time Printing Mode fl If you specify printing the whole roll under the same conditions at the start of the roll then decide to cancel the setting after the roll is exposed be sure to delete the icon before you rewind the roll You can make this setting during midroll or just before you finish the last exposure on the film You cannot make FTPM settings to film that is loaded when partially exposed Be sure to tell the photo shop that the film has an FTPM setting when you take the film in for printing ty0u specity printing the whole roll under the same conditions and then rewind the film in midroll the camera will set the cartridge s visual exposure indicator to exposed and you will not be able to continue shooting on that roll Printing conditions may vary according to individual photo labs 84 Reference This section explains basic photography terms tells you what to do if you think your camera may need repair and provides specifications for the camera Exposure Indicator is Flashing Mode Dial mark Warning indicator flashing Meaning Solution 30 40 The shutter speed is at 30 seconds and the lens is at its minimum aperture setting for a ful open setting The subjec
39. is in focus the camera beeps twice The built in flash does not fire in this mode The image was removed due to copyright restrictions Turn the Mode Dial to ia Landscape Shoot the picture the same way as in Full Auto mode gt 28 If you have a zoom lens set it towards the wide angle end 22mm for a 22 55mm lens This adds depth from foreground to background and increases the horizontal range of the shot You can set the print format to P Panoramic to take even broader shots gt 30 A If the shutter speed display flashes the shutter speed is slow enough that hand movement can cause blurring Check the way you are holding the camera or pushing the shutter button or try shooting from a tripod Using a tripod will not stop the shutter speed display from flashing however 35 The image was removed due to copyright restrictions Close up mode uses the lens built in macro function for close up photography to let you take large clear pictures of small subjects such as flowers or insects When the subject is in focus the camera beeps twice The flash automatically pops up and fires whenever the subject is too dark or is lit from behind the lens you are using Turn the Mode Dial to Close up e Shoot the picture the same way as in Full Auto mode 28 Continuous shooting is not available in this mode Hold the camera close to the subject
40. l AE mode using your choice of aperture value or shutter speed up to the maximum synchronized shutter speed The flash exposure is automatically controlled at all times based on the current aperture setting using AF frame linked subject weighted 3 zone TTL flash exposure control To leave the flash settings up to the camera select P mode The shutter speed and aperture will be set automatically just as in Full Auto mode and the flash level will be weighted towards the main subject To select the aperture setting yourself select Av mode This is useful in dark locations when you want to use automatic slow synchro shooting to get the proper exposure for both the subject and background The main subject will be exposed using automatic flash exposure compensation based on your aperture selection while the background will be exposed at a shutter speed determined by the camera using aperture priority AE control Because automatic slow synchro photography uses slow shutter speeds you should use a tripod To select the shutter speed yourself select Tv mode The camera will automatically set the aperture based on your shutter speed selection and apply automatic flash exposure compensation based on that aperture setting If you select a shutter speed faster than 1 125 second the camera will automatically reset the shutter to 1 125 second before shooting To select both the shutter speed and aperture setting yourself select M mode
41. le e e nile e ele e mle e e e wile e e e e pN ele ele file e e e P elofo ele 0 Tv elolo ele e e Av ejojo ele e M e fe O e e ADEP e E e e e e Automatic setting O Setting enabled Only when the AE lock button is pressed One shot The camera determines the exposure when the subject comes into focus The shutter will not operate until the subject is in focus Al focus When focusing on a moving subject for one shot this function detects the subject motion and automatically switches to Al servo autofocusing Al servo The camera continuously focuses on a moving subject and determines the exposure immediately before shutter release ies Using Flash In the Basic Mode zone all built in flash operations are fully automatic and controlled by the camera so you cannot set flash functions yourself However the Application Zone modes enable you to select flash functions to suit your own objectives The basics are the same as for normal photography whether you are using the built in flash or an external EOS dedicated Speedlite This chapter describes various ways to take flash pictures using the built in flash unit with your own settings 64 or with E TTL automatic flash exposure control using the separately available EX series Speedlites 66 Using the Built In Flash In Application Zone modes you can use the built in flash to take pictures just as you would in norma
42. ll take pictures at the proper exposure as long as the shutter release operates However because battery capacity is reduced the automatic winding and rewinding functions may not operate Replace the batteries with a fresh set Film Precautions Avoid exposing the film to the following conditions which can affect the film or cartridge 1 Near strong magnetic fields such as motors or transformers 2 In hot or humid locations Quick Start Guide Load the batteries Insert two CR2 lithium batteries as shown on the indicator on the battery compartment cover 18 Mount the lens Align the lens with the red mark on the camera and turn it clockwise until you hear it click into place 20 Set the lens focusing mode switch to AF gt 20 Set the Mode Dial to C Full Auto gt 28 Quick Start Guide Load the film 24 Change the print format using the print format selector lever 30 The image was removed due to copyright restrictions Focus on the subject Place the AF frame over the subject then press the shutter button halfway to focus 23 Shoot the picture Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the picture eIn dark or backlit conditions the flash fire automatically 31 Remove the film after shooting the roll when the film is finished rewinding gt 25 Nomenclatur
43. lly advances the film to the next unexposed frame Q In some cases you may not be able to use partially exposed film with an external flash when the flash is turned on If this happens the LCD panel shows a warning indicator If this warning appears either remove the partially exposed film or turn off the flash You may not be able to use partially exposed film in areas that are exposed to strong magnetic fields such as near television broadcast towers In this case the LCD panel shows a warning indicator If this warning appears remove the partially exposed roll of film Note that that if this happens you can still shoot pictures if you use a fresh roll of film You cannot load partially exposed film into cameras that do not support midroll cartridge exchange such as the Canon ELPH Loading partially exposed film in such cameras will change the status indicator to exposed 75 my Recording Titles You can imprint titles such as Birthday on the back of your prints Your camera supports titles in 12 languages The US English titles are listed on page 80 and the titles in other languages are in the separate Title List You can record picture titles three ways One Frame Titles Enters each title for one frame only Continuous Titles Enters a title for a continuous series of shots All Frame Titles Enters a title for all frames on the roll and must be selected before sho
44. mage was removed due to copyright restrictions The image was removed due to copyright restrictions Place the subject to be metered in the partial metering zone marks in the center of the viewfinder Focus on the subject Press the AE lock button The AE lock indicator appears in the viewfinder and the exposure level is locked at its current setting AE lock The indicator stays on for approximately four seconds after you remove your finger from the AE lock button Re compose the scene then shoot the picture Each time you press the AE lock button a new AE exposure setting is locked The AE lock is released four seconds after the AE lock indicator is displayed or when the Mode Dial is turned FG Shots taken continuously with the AE lock on including repeated single shot exposures are automatically treated as series scenes gt 58 55 Exposure Compensation You can intentionally change the standard exposure determined by your camera This is called exposure compensation and is generally used when your pictures are turning out too light overexposed or too dark underexposed The exposure compensation range is from 2 0 stops to 2 0 stops in 1 2 stop increments Turn the Mode Dial to any of the Application Zone modes other than M mode Top Check the exposure indicator 6G 56 g5 Press the shutter button halfway Ca down and check the indicator on the gt LCD
45. mage was removed due The image was removed due to copyright restrictions to copyright restrictions to copyright restrictions Correct exposure Underexposure 0 5 Overexposure 0 5 Press the function button until the gt indicator is opposite the icon Select the bracketing increment e Turn the electronic dial to select the bracketing increment As an example if you selected 0 5 the exposure would change in this sequence correct exposure underexposure 0 5 overexposure 40 5 To cancel the AEB setting reset the bracketing increment to 0 0 Note that the exposure compensation bracketing setting is not canceled by turning the Mode Dial to position AEB settings are canceled automatically when you turn the Mode Dial to any of the Basic Zone modes 57 A Auto Exposure Bracketing e To tum off the setting do any of the following Press the shutter button halfway Turn the Mode Dial Walt approximately six seconds setting turns off automatically Shoot the picture The compensation value and exposure sequence 244496142 Underexposure appear in the LCD panel and the viewfinder 261 0 During AEB photography the B indicator and dots next to the AEB indicator flash while the exposure level is displayed KOC ge1 2 Correct exposure 4 2 overexposure The AEB exposure compensation setting is not canceled automatically To cancel retum t
46. mera you can use Manual mode to control the appearance of your pictures by selecting the shutter speed and the aperture setting yourself You can then verify that you have chosen a proper combination of shutter speed and aperture setting by checking the exposure level mark The image was removed due to copyright restrictions Turn the Mode Dial to M Select the shutter speed iG HH 4g 20 Look at the LCD panel while you turn Da the electronic dial to the desired shutter speed 3 gt oa 29 142 52 0 00 ao 20 Di gt 261606162 142 Correct exposure n 12 overexposure 1 2 Underexposure M Manual Mode Select the aperture setting Hold down the manual aperture setting button and turn the electronic dial to the desired aperture setting Focus the shot Check the indicators Refer to the exposure level marks and adjust the shutter speed and aperture setting as needed Correct exposure This is the reference mark for determining the correct exposure Overexposure Increase the shutter speed or the aperture setting Underexposure Decrease the shutter speed or the aperture setting Shoot the picture a A DEP Automatic depth of Field AE Mode For situations such as taking commemorative pictures of large groups of people you can use Ae mode to have the camera automatically set the field of focus so that all subjects are sharply foc
47. n on the Speedlite Check whether the high speed synchro FP flash lamp on the flash unit is on if it is turn it off Focus the shot Check the LCD panel Shoot the picture The image was removed due to copyright restrictions 67 High Speed Sync FP Flash EX series Speedlites have a high speed synchro FP flash setting for shutter speeds faster than 1 125 second This lets you automatically take high speed sync FP flash shots synchronized for all shutter speeds In high speed sync mode the H icon appears next to the icon in the viewfinder when the shutter speed exceeds 1 125 second High speed synchro photography is effective for portrait photography in situations such as these 1 Taking portrait shots using daylight synchro with the aperture open to defocus the background 2 Placing highlights sparkle in the eyes 3 Adding supplementary light to shadowy areas The image was removed due The image was removed due to copyright restrictions to copyright restrictions FG High speed synchro shooting is available only in the Application Zone modes In the Image Zone modes the result is the same as for normal flash shooting High speed synchro shooting reduces the guide number of the flash Be aware that using high speed synchro flash with insufficient natural light can cause underexposure E TTL Automatic Flash with on EX Series Speedlite FE Lock The FE Flash Exposure
48. ng the shutter button halfway down and compose the picture the way you want it Shoot the picture Press the shutter button the rest of the way down Subjects Difficult for Autofocusing Your camera has a highly accurate autofocusing system that can focus on almost any kind of subject However a few kinds of subjects may be difficult to bring into focus the in focus mark flashes in these cases Hard to Focus Subjects a Extremely low contrast light dark subjects such as blue skies or single color surfaces b Intensely backlit or highly reflective subjects such as a very shiny car surface c Subjects that are not a uniform distance from the camera such as an animal in a cage In these cases it is best to first focus on some object that is at the same distance as your subject and use the focus lock 43 or focus manually as follows Manual Focusing Set the focus mode switch on the lens to MF or M gg000000000 PAAAAARAAAANTY 7 Turn the focusing ring until the subject is clearly focused will show you when the subject is in focus by displaying the focusing point that is in focus and the in focus mark Metering Methods Your camera has three metering methods evaluative metering partial metering and centerweighted averaging The camera normally uses evaluation metering but automatically changes to partial metering when you use
49. nuous shooting is automatically determined by the shooting mode setting For details see the table Combinations of Shooting Functions on page 62 r Application Mode Operation Applicat piso gt The Application Mode Zone settings let you control the exposure for many different types of shots by choosing the camera s shutter speed aperture setting or AF frame selection This section tells you how to use the P Tv Av M and A settings effectively and also describes methods of exposure compensation Focusing Point Selection The focusing point is the frame within which your camera focuses The focusing point can be selected automatically or manually In Full Auto mode any of the Image Zone modes or ADEP mode only automatic selection is available In P Tv Av or M mode you can switch between selecting frames automatically or manually Auto Focusing Point selection The camera automatically selects the focusing point according to shooting conditions and focuses the shot This is best when you just want to take simple snapshots Manual Focusing Point selection You can also choose which of the three focusing points you want to focus on This is handy when you want to be sure you are focusing on a particular subject or when you want to better control the shot s composition while using the speedy focusing function Press the focusing point selector e The corresponding focusing point appears in the LCD
50. o O Full Auto Use the print format selector lever to choose the print format The frame in the viewfinder changes to the format you select 30 Position the subject in one of the AF frames 28 Full Auto Mode Focus on the subject e Press the shutter button halfway until you hear a beep When focusing is complete the camera beeps twice and the green in focus mark appears inside the lower right edge of the viewfinder In dark places or when the subject is backlit the flash pops up automatically gt 31 Check the LCD panel The shutter speed and aperture setting are determined automatically and displayed on the LCD panel and inside the viewfinder Shoot the picture Compose the picture then press the shutter button the rest of the way to release the shutter Al As soon as autofocusing is complete the focus and exposure settings are locked gt 43 If the in focus mark is flashing the shutter will not operate Try focusing again The camera is designed to focus automatically on the closest of the subjects in the three autofocusing frames Sometimes more than one autofocusing frame mark goes on This means that points in all the indicated frames are in focus 29 Changing Print Formats Your camera can take shots in three different print formats C Classic H HDTV or wide angle and P Panoramic You can change the print format for every frame
51. ommend you use a tripod to reduce the chance of blurring When the subject is in focus the camera beeps twice The image was removed due to copyright restrictions Turn the Mode Dial to Fi Night Scene Shoot the picture the same way as in Full Auto mode gt 28 Continuous shooting is not available in this mode Fj The shutter speed is slow in Night Scene mode Be sure to tell those you are photographing not to move immediately after the flash fires If you are using the self timer the red eye reduction lamp flashes once to let you know the exposure is finished For pictures of night scenes only use the ta Landscape Mode setting You can also use Night Scene mode with an EOS exclusive external flash unit In daylight this mode works the same as Full Auto mode r Using the Self Timer You can use the self timer to include yourself in your pictures This feature is available in the Basic Mode Zone as well as in the Application Mode Zone We recommend you use a tripod when using the self timer or remote controller Turn on the indicator e Press the self timer button to turn on the icon on the LCD panel To cancel the self timer setting press the self timer button again You can also cancel the self timer by turning the Mode Dial to the position Shoot the picture The sequence is the same as for Full Auto mode 28 e Look through the viewfinder and press the
52. ondition Battery Capacity Temperature Without flash With 50 flash__ All with flash Normal 20 C 68 F 60 rolls 24 rolis 12 rolls Low 10 C 4 F 30 rolls 14 rolls 7 rolls e These specifications taken under Canon testing conditions using fresh batteries EF 22 55mm f 4 5 6 USM lens with 25 exposure IX240 film e Using the autofocusing function when not shooting or trial shooting with no film loaded uses battery power and reduces shooting capacity Al Batteries are hard to obtain in some locations Be sure to get spare batteries before leaving on an overseas trip or before taking large numbers of pictures The camera s main battery also functions as the date time battery Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens 3 RAAARAAARAARAY oOo coOGocoo pHOOsooooooo Remove the dust cap from the lens and the body cap from the camera Align the lens with the red dot on the camera and press it into place then turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until you hear it click into place Set the lens focusing mode switch to AF elf the switch is set to MF or M the camera will not focus automatically During autofocusing do not touch the rotating portion of the lens Remove the lens cap e After you remove the dust cap body cap or lens cap be sure to keep them where they will not get lost Mounting and Detaching a Lens Deta
53. ops after focusing enables shutter release 2 Alfocus AF mode Measure the movement and switch to Al servo AF automatic tracking when the subject that the one shot AF mode captured begins moving back and forth 3 Manual focusing mode Set the focusing mode switch to MF and tum the focusing ring manually Intermittent flash method Linked to the three focusing points and operates automatically when necessary Focusing Points Focusing Brightness Range AF Frame Selection AF Assist Beam mshutter Type Nerticaltravel focal plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled Shutter Speed M2000 to 30 seconds in 1 2 stop settings plus bulb Maximum Shutter Speed for Flash Synchronization nmnnnnnnnX 1 125 second Release Type Solt touch electromagnetic release Selt Timer Electronically controled ten second limit Film Transport Flim Loading sss ssn Drop in loading automatic fiim advance to frame 1 Partially exposed tolls automatically advance to the first unexposed frame Automatic T Single shot 2 Continuous shooting with a maximum of one frame per second Film Advance 94 Principal Specifications Film Rewind Automatic D Auto rewind from end of film Midroll rewind possible Rewind time approx 25 seconds 25 shot roll operating noise level 57 dB Retractable TTL automatic pop up flash serially controlled Guide no
54. or TTL program flash AE for EZ series flash Manual Movement Warning Operates automatically in Full Auto mode and in Image Select modes other than Night Scene mode when the shutter speed is less than the quantity 1 1 25x lens focal length Warning is indicated by the shutter speed indicator flashing at 2 Hz EV 1 20 at normal temperature and humidity with 50mm 1 4 lens at ISO 100 manual Metering Range 93 Film Speed Range SO 6 8000 set automatically trom ISO 25 8000 in 1 3 step increments T Auto Exposure bracketing 2 steps in 1 2 step increments automatically recorded in IX data as series scenes Exposure sequence normal underexpose overexpose according to film winding mode three scenes exposed continuously with selt imer 2 Manual compensation 2 steps in 1 2 step increments can be used with autoexposure bracketing Auto AE lock In one shot AF modes during auto evaluation AE locks when the camera focuses Press the AE lock button to lock AE metering on the center partial metering zone Exposure Compensation AE Lock MAutofocusing Autofocus Type TTL CT SIR through the lens cross type secondary image registration with multiple BASIS Base stored image sensor type Three points I type EV 2 185 ISO 100 Auto selected automatically by camera 2 Manual manual selection of one of three AF frames Autofocusing Modes jx T One shot AF mode St
55. ors displayed though the actual display shows only the necessary information at any given time Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode dial is divided into four zones Venter Fi P 3 s f a ae ia o Bg Lock r Ke Mau Image 100 Basle mose 1 O Full Auto gt 28 You take control of the camera for In this mode the camera takes creative effects care of everything P Program AE 46 All you do is press the shutter Tv Shutter speed priority AE gt 48 button Av Aperture priority AE gt 50 This mode overrides all camera M Manual exposure 52 buttons and dials except the Automatic depth of field AE shutter button gt 54 Function Set Automatic operation suiting the 150 ISO film speed gt 60 subject type Film information check 26 All you do is press the shutter DATE Date and time gt 72 button 1x Title recording gt 76 Portrait Mode 34 Change title print quantity a Landscape Mode 35 P gt 82 wt Close up Mode gt 36 O Lock LOCK Sports Mode gt 37 Fi Night Scene Mode gt 38 When not using your camera set the Mode Dial to to prevent accidental operation The position locks all camera functions Before You Start This section describes how to get your camera ready to take pictures and how the shutter button works Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the strap clasp and p
56. ote connector Built in rom 1 Jan 1998 to infinity including long and short months and leap years operating on same batteries as main body Two CR2 lithium batteries Approx 24 rolls of 25 shot film at 50 llash room temperature approx 14 rolls at low temperature 10 C Battery power is checked automatically when the main switch is released from the position and displayed at all times on the exterior LCD panel four levels ns 122 8 x 80 x 63 5 MM A 8 x 3 2 x 2 5 In 1 960 g 12 7 oz body only Remote Control jack Automatic Calendar Power Supply Shooting Capacity Battery power indicator Dimensions W x H x D Weight All data measurements are according to Canon testing standards Product specifications and appearance are subject to change and improvement without prior notice 96 Lens Specifications TS EF 22 55 mm EF 55 200 mm f 4 5 6 USM 1 4 5 5 6 USM Field angle Diagonal 90 43 43 12 Vertical 57 25 25 7 Horizontal 79 36 36 10 Lens configuration 9 groups 9 lenses 13 groups 13 lenses Minimum aperture 1122 32 H22 27 Focusing range 0 35 m 13 8 in to infinity 1 2 m 3 9 ft to infinity Maximum magnification W T 0 08 0 2 0 06 0 21 Filter diameter and number 58 mm 1 52 mm 1 of filters usable Length max diameter 66 x 59 4 mm 70 4 x 97 3 mm
57. oting and when you rewind the film Recording one frame titles or continuous titles Turn the Mode Dial to IX Show the my or Ry icon Press the MODE switch to display the icon Select a recording method us iS i Turn the electronic dial to select a recording method wy One frame titles my 1 a Continuous titles Myy No title hy OFF Select the language you want Press the SELECT button twice so that the language indicator flashes Turn the electronic dial to select the language you want The indicator for US English is US Press the SELECT button to complete the setting w Recording Titles Select the title you want Press the SELECT button so that the title indicator flashes Turn the electronic dial to the number of the title you want For a list of titles in US English see page 80 Press the SELECT button twice to complete the setting Turn the Mode Dial to a shooting mode and shoot When you select one frame titles the title setting is deleted after one shot To cancel a continuous title setting turn the electronic dial to OFF The following languages are available dA Danish na Norweigian Fi Finnish Po Portuguese Fe French E5 Spanish dE German 5 Swedish I Italian En English UK uP Japanese US English US Front back date printing capabilities as well as size style color and position of printed characters de
58. panel The focusing point selection stays on for approximately six seconds even if you take your finger off the button Select the focusing point you want to use Watch the LCD panel or the viewfinder display as you turn the electronic dial to select the focusing point you want Automatic AF selection Ged Left focusing point selected oJ Center focusing point selected C 1 Right focusing point selected C 4 The setting cycles through the above selections in the order shown You can cancel manual AF Tame calaslion end takin Press the shutter button halfway ihg eaniera to automaliAF The camera returns to ready to shoot mode frame selection by turning e The selection stays on for approximately six the Mode Dial to Full Auto seconds even if you take your finger off the or any Image Zone position button I Focusing on Subjects at the Edge of the Frame Here is how to focus on subjects that appear at the edge of the frame and not at any of the three focusing points This is called the focus lock function You can use this technique even in fully automatic shooting The image was removed due to copyright restrictions The image was removed due to copyright restrictions Select the focusing point you want to use gt 42 Focus on the subject Position the subject at the focusing point you selected and press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject Keep holdi
59. pend on the specific photo lab If you select a title number that has no corresponding title no title will be printed Recording all frame titles ir All frame titles are set after you finish rewinding the film Make sure the Q icon is flashing The icon flashes for four seconds then stays on Qs uoma Ful y aB C O Q Turn the Mode Dial to IX u5S2B A n AAAI eea recording method wy All frame title my A a No title my OFF Select the language and title you want Follow steps 4 and 5 on pp 76 77 to select a language and title Press the IX rewrite button The my icon flashes during rewriting ww Recording Titles Make sure the wy icon is on then remove the film 25 1 you open the cartridge chamber cover after rewinding is complete the all frame tile will not be recorded F To change an all frame title selection repeat steps 1 through 5 ir Front back date printing capabilities as well as size style color and position of printed characters depend on the specific photo lab If you select a title number that has no corresponding title no title will be printed 79 LS English Title List Your camera provides a selection of up to 90 titles in each of 12 languages The following list includes all 43 titles available in English For a complete list of all titles in all languages see the separately published Title List
60. re using a separate exclusive EOS external speedlite The effectiveness of red eye reduction varies with individual subjects This function is effective only if the people you are photographing look at the red eye reduction lamp We suggest you tell them to look at the lamp when shooting Stay within 2 m 6 6 ft of your subject Set the lens to wide angle Brighter room lighting and closer subjects increase the effectiveness of red eye reduction 33 Portrait Mode Portrait Mode lets you blur the background so that your subjects stand out When the subject is in focus the camera beeps twice You can press and hold the shutter button The image was down to take continuous shots removed due to The flash automatically pops up and fires copyright restrictions whenever the subject is too dark or lit from behind Turn the Mode Dial to Portrait Shoot the picture the same way as in Full Auto mode 28 FR You can effectively de focus the background by positioning the subject so that the upper half of her body more or less fills the frame It also helps to separate the subject from the background as far as possible You can effectively de focus the background further by using a telephoto lens With a zoom lens move towards the telephoto end 55mm for a 22 55mm lens 34 A Landscape Mode Landscape Mode lets you shoot broad landscapes and night scenes When the subject
61. t Format Switching Select C H or P print format using the print format selector lever Printing Functions 1 Frontprinting Any one of the following selections can be printed on the fror No data M D Y D M Y Y M D H M Availability of rontprinting character style size color and position depends on individual photo lab 95 Principal Specifications 2 Backprinting T If no frontprinting selection is made date and time are always printed on the back in Y M D H M format If a froniprinting selection is made the same format will also be used for backprinting 2 Focal length 3 Open aperture value 4 Shutter speed Aperture setting Exposure compensation Printing availability depends on individual photo lab Title Imprinting Function 12 languages 100 tiles including blank selections available in each language Three input types one frame tilles continuous titles All trame titles The number of prints can be set from 0 to 9 D FTPM printing When selected recorded with IX data during film rewinding Series scene Recorded with IX data for auloexposure bracketing or continuous shooting with AE lock Print Quantity Setting Functions Printing Conditions mCamera Body Flash Contact External Flash System Accessory shoe X contact or direct contact Accepts E TTL A TTL or TTL automatic flash exposure compensation Uses remote switch RS 60E3 with standard 2 5 mm mi rem
62. t format H HDTV or wide angle format and P Panoramic The print format can be changed at anytime C format H format P format Print aspect ratio Print aspect ratio Print aspect 2 3 9 16 ratio 1 3 New Photo Developing and Printing Methods Your exposed film can be developed and printed at any photo lab displaying the authorized Advanced Photo System sign After developing you will receive your pictures an index print that shows all your shots printed on a single page and the negatives rolled back up in the cartridge Previous 135 35mm film came back with the developed film in a negative sleeve so that you had to hold negatives up to the light to see which frames you wanted reprinted But with the Advanced Photo System you simply match the ID number on the back of the print or on the index print sheet with the ID on the film cartridge and tell your authorized photo shop which prints you want Contents Features of the Advanced Photo System Handling Precautions Quick Start Guide Nomenclature 1 Before You Start Attaching the Strap Loading the Batteries and Checking Battery Level Loading the Batteries Checking the Battery Level Mounting and Detaching a Lens Holding the Camera The Shutter Button and Autofocusing Loading the Film Removing the Film Checking Film Information 2 Fully Automatic Operation O Full Auto Mode Changing Print Formats Automatic Flash About the AF Assist Beam
63. t is too dark Use a flash en 0022 The shutter speed is at 1 2000 second and the lens is at its maximum aperture setting The subject is too bright Use an ND filter to reduce brightness eS 40 The lens is at its minimum aperture setting The shot will be underexposed Turn the electronic dial to reduce the shutter speed Seconds and the lens is at its minimum aperture setting for a full open setting Tv 25 22 The shot will be Turn the electronic dial to overexposed increase the shutter speed The lens is at its maximum aperture soting m The shot will be Tum the electronic dial to reduce 30 80 underexposed the aperture setting The shutter speed is at 30 ay secon The shot will be Tum the electronic dial to 200056 overexposed increase the aperture setting The shutter speed is at 1 2000 soconds 6022 The desired depth of field 1 Move as far away from the is not possible subject as possible and try The tens is at its minimum again aperture soting 2 using a zoom lens move it toward its wide angle seting iF The subject is too dark Use a flash the result will be the 3g 40 same as using a flash in ADEp The shuter speed is at 30 Program AE mode en 00e The shutter speed is at 1 2000 second and the lens is at its maximum aperture setting The subject is too bright Use an ND filter to reduce brightness 86 Basic Photography Terms Expos
64. tensity zoom flash 380EX maximum Guide No 38 ISO 100m a clip on type that mounts on your camera s accessory shoe and the compact flash 220EX maximum Guide No 22 ISO 100m Camera Case EH12 An exclusive semi hard case to protect your camera and lens Can hold lens sizes EF 22 55 mm f 4 5 6 USM etc Diopter Correction Lens Ee ten types If you are nearsighted or farsighted you can use the camera without eyeglasses by attaching a diopter correction lens with the large eye cup to cover the eyepiece The interchangeable diopter correction lenses range from 4 dpt to 3 dpt in E ten varieties We recommend actually trying the lenses on your camera before you order them 91 92 Major Accessories sold separately Angle Finder Adapter Ed ll This adapter fits Angle Viewfinder B to make it easier to sight through the viewfinder for applications such as close ups and photo reproduction Remote Switch RS 60E3 This exclusive remote switch prevents camera movement for macro photography or time exposures bulb exposures taken with a tripod It connects to the camera s remote control jack Principal Specifications Camera Type Camera Type AFIAE 1X240 single lens reflex camera with vertical travel focal plane shutter built in motor drive built in flash and built in magnetic data recording IX functions Frame Size svn 6 7 x 30 2 MM Compatible Lenses Canon EF lens series Lens MO
65. th brings both nearby and distant objects into sharper focus The higher the aperture value the deeper the range of sharp focus The aperture is set with the electronic dial The image was removed due The image was removed due to copyright restrictions to copyright restrictions Higher aperture setting Lower aperture setting Turn the Mode Dial to Av Select the aperture setting Look at the LCD pane while you turn Dai the electronic dial to the desired shutter speed COFI SAk Get 2 Av Aperture Priority AE Mode Focus the shot Check the indicators Shoot the picture Gp tthe 90 shutter speed indicator is flashing the subject is too dim and the picture will be underexposed Turn the electronic dial to decrease the aperture value until the flashing stops If the 2000 shutter speed indicator is flashing the subject is too bright and the picture will be overexposed Turn the electronic dial to increase the aperture value until the flashing stops Hl Aperture notation You can set the aperture value in 1 2 step increments The higher the value the smaller the aperture the opening in the lens The available range of aperture values differs depending on the lens you are using 1 0 12 14 18 20 25 28 35 40 45 56 6 7 80 95 11 13 16 19 22 27 32 38 45 54 64 If no lens is mounted on the camera the aperture value indicator will read 00 MI Manual Mode Instead of leaving it up to the ca
66. the AE lock function and changes to center weighted averaging in M manual exposure mode Evaluative Metering Used for all general situations including backlighting The camera provides the proper exposure for the main subject at all times by using the three focusing points to determine the subject s position in the viewfinder as well as the brightness background and front or backlighting conditions Partial Metering Measures the brightness in the central area that makes up approximately 6 5 of the viewfinder This is particularly effective in backlit conditions when the area around the subject is brightly lit The illustration at left shows the partial metering range Centerweighted Averaging Metering Measures the overall average brightness of the image in the viewfinder frame with emphasis on the center area fl In one shot and Al focusing modes except Al servo mode when you press the shutter button halfway the camera automatically applies the AE lock as soon as it has focused on the subject You cannot select or change the metering method 45 P Program AE Mode Program AE mode provides simple easy shooting similar to Full Auto mode O The camera selects the The image was removed due shutter speed and the aperture to copyright restrictions setting according to the brightness of the subject This is called Program AE Turn the Mode Dial
67. tion In flash pictures taken at night or in dark places peoples eyes often appear as shiny red lights This is called red eye and happens when the light of the flash reflects from the retinas of the subjects eyes To avoid this problem the red eye reduction lamp lights for approximately 1 5 seconds to cause the subjects pupils to contract thus reducing the red eye effects wove cam suect Punc BCSO gt A 32 Press the function button to move the gt indicator to the icon Set the LCD panel value to 1 Turn the electronic dial until 1 appears in the LCD panel To cancel the red eye reduction function turn the dial until O appears in the LCD panel To turn off the setting do any of the following Press the shutter button halfway Turn the Mode Dial Wait approximately six seconds setting turns off automatically Full Auto Mode Al Press the shutter button halfway The exposure level indicators in the LCD panel go on and then go off one at a time to tell you the red eye reduction lamp is operating For effective red eye reduction wait until the red eye reduction lamp goes off before pressing the shutter button the rest of the way down You can press the shutter button all the way down to shoot the picture even while the red eye reduction lamp is on The red eye reduction lamp operates even if you a
68. ture setting for your lens its largest or full aperture opening is flashing the subject is too dim and the picture will be underexposed Turn the electronic dial to decrease the shutter speed until the flashing stops If the highest aperture setting for your lens its smallest aperture opening is flashing the subject is too bright and the picture will be overexposed Turn the electronic dial to increase the shutter speed until the flashing stops To take sharp pictures of television images set the shutter speed to 1 15 second Be sure to use a tripod so that the camera does not move Shutter speed notation You can set the shutter speed in 1 2 step increments The display shows the denominator of the shutter speed from 2000 to 30 For example the figure 125 stands for 1 125 second 0 7 stands for 0 7 seconds and 15 stands for 15 seconds 2000 1500 1000 750 500 350 250 180125 90 60 45 30 20 15 10 8 6 4 3 2 0 7 pe 1a 2 3 4 e 8 1 46 20 o A v Aperture Priority AE Mode When you set the aperture speed the camera automatically sets the shutter speed to provide the correct exposure for the subject brightness This is called aperture priority AE Decreasing the aperture value opening the aperture makes the background appear blurred for more attractive portrait shots The lower the aperture value the more the background is blurred Increasing the aperture closing the aperture in a scene with dep
69. uch as overseas travel you may want to have your camera inspected by your nearest Canon Service Center or you may choose to check its functions yourself LCD panel Your camera includes a number of LCD panels If a panel becomes dim contact your nearest Canon Service Center to have it replaced this is a fee service Note that LCDs respond more slowly in cold conditions and can turn black at temperatures above 60 C 140 F but will operate normally again when returned to room temperature Handling Precautions Lithium Batteries Your camera will not start to function until you insert two CR2 lithium batteries Be sure to check the batteries power in the following situations 1 After replacing the batteries 2 When the camera has not been used for a long period 3 If the shutter release does not operate properly 4 When shooting in cold conditions 5 When taking particularly important pictures Always wipe the battery contacts free of dirt or fingerprints before inserting the batteries or you risk poor contact or corrosion Your camera s batteries have excellent cold weather characteristics but their capacity is nevertheless reduced at temperatures near or below 0 C 32 F When using your camera in cold locations always carry a spare set of batteries and keep the camera in a warm place such as a pocket Low Battery Power When the low battery indicator a flashes in the LCD panel the camera will sti
70. ull the strap tight to make sure the clasp does not come loose When you carry the camera with the strap over your shoulder make sure the lens faces downward to protect the lens The eyepiece cover 40 is attached to the strap I Loading the Batteries and Checking Battery Level Loading the Batteries Your camera uses two CR2 lithium batteries Open the battery compartment cover Slide the battery compartment lever in the direction of the arrow Load the batteries Load the batteries with their and terminals positioned according to the indicator on the battery compartment cover Do not load old and new batteries together Close the battery compartment cover Turn the Mode Dial to any setting other than to turn the power on Qo elf the indicator in the LCD panel flashes after you turn the power on the date and time will not be recorded on the picture Always be sure to set the date each time you replace the batteries gt 72 Checking the Battery Level Check the batteries capacity after replacing them and before you start shooting Turn the Mode Dial to any position other than The battery check icon appears in the LCD panel 4 Battery is in good condition C4 Battery is getting low Have a new battery ready Oa Battery will expire soon Replace the battery 18 The shutter will not operate in this c
71. ure Exposure refers to the amount of light that strikes the film when a picture is taken Applying the right amount of light for the sensitivity of the film is called proper exposure The proper exposure can be controlled by adjusting the shutter speed and the aperture Shutter Speed The camera s shutter mechanism controls how much light reaches the film by adjusting how long the shutter is open This time is called the shutter speed Your camera shows the shutter speed in the LCD panel and in the viewfinder The range is from 1 2000 second 2000 to 30 seconds 30 and includes the bulb setting B in which the shutter stays open as long as you hold down the shutter button Aperture The aperture built into the camera lens is an opening that can be made larger or smaller to control how much light strikes the film The number that represents the size of this opening is called the aperture setting Your camera shows the aperture setting in the LCD panel and in the viewfinder Depending on the particular lens you are using with your camera the range is from 1 0 to 64 Film Speed ISO Sensitivity The film speed or sensitivity indicates how much light is required to expose the film The numerical value is determined by the International Standards Organization ISO The greater the film speed the more sensitive the film is to light Higher ISO values mean that less light is required to shoot pictures so that shots can be
72. used from the nearest to the farthest In this mode all subjects in the three focusing points will be in focus Turn the Mode Dial to ADi Focus the shot Place the three focusing points over subjects in the picture and press the The image was removed due shutter button halfway down aeoea The in focus range will cover the subjects in the focusing points shown on the LCD panel and everything in between Check the indicators Shoot the picture E tite aperture value is lashing the exposure is correct but the desired depth of field cannot be obtained Use a wider angle lens or move away from the subject and try again ADE mode does not allow you to select the shutter speed or aperture value yourself Some settings may result in slow shutter speeds so you should be sure to hold the camera firmly when shooting or use a tripod If you use a flash the result will be the same as shooting in P mode with a flash Ifthe focusing mode switch on the lens is set to MF or M ADEP mode is not available E Using Partial Metering with AE Lock The Application Zone modes enable you to set the exposure and focus separately Use these modes for shots where you have to set the exposure first auto exposure locking and then compose the shot This function is called the AE lock and is useful when there is high contrast between the subject and background or when the subject is lit from behind The i
73. ve the film and reload it properly Q j the indicator will flash If you load a cartridge with an exposed or processed O status mark Removing the Film When you get to the end of a roll of film your camera will rewind it automatically During rewinding the LCD panel shows the ss indicator and the number in the frame counter counts backwards When the indicator flashes and the frame counter shows 0 you can remove the film Make sure the Q indicator is flashing in the LCD panel The indicator flashes for approximately four seconds then remains lit steadily Open the film compartment cover Raise the cartridge film compartment cover latch and turn it to the right to open the cover Remove the film The indicator in the LCD panel then goes out Dg Seems hes fin cater sry arar ch Sa ito open the film compartment cover the message CLOSE appears in the LCD panel and you will hear a warning tone Immediately return the fim compartment cover latch to its regular position To rewind the film in midroll press the uss fiim rewind button 75 ithe ss indicator and frame counter in the LCD panel flash during rewinding something has gone wrong with the rewinding operation Try removing and replacing the battery then pressing the film rewind button again If the camera still does not operate set the main switch to M and take the camera to the nearest Canon Service
74. ve the problem Is the focus lamp in the viewfinder flashing Subjects Difficult for Auto Focusing Problem Cause Solution See page Cartridge film will Are you loading Use film with a visual 3 not load exposed or processed exposure indicator showing 24 film that it is unexposed or partially exposed Is there foreign matter Clean the chamber with a wg or dust in the cartridge blower chamber Nothing appears in Are the batteries low Replace the batteries with 18 the LCD panel fresh ones Are the batteries Reinstall the batteries in 18 installed correctly their proper positions The shutter does Is the main switch on Turn the Mode Dial to a 16 not operate shooting mode Is the Mode Dial setto Turn the Mode Dial to a 16 a function setting zone shooting mode Is the film loaded Load the film properly 24 properly Is the number of shots shown in the LCD panel Has an exposed film Replace the film with a fresh 24 been loaded in the roll camera Is the cartridge mark in the LCD panel flashing Is the subject in focus Refer to the section 44 89 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause Solution See page Pictures look fuzzy or Is the lens focusing mode Set the lens focusing mode 20 unfocused switch set to MF or M switch to AF Are your hands moving Press the shutter button gently 23 when you press the so that

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