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  • Page 1 Canon English Edition INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2 Infroduction Thank you for selecting a Canon EOS camera. This camera autofocus camera de­ veloped specifically provide high perfor­ mance flexible functionality required pro­ fessional and advanced photographers. Features World’s first Eye Controlled Focus SLR. Select any of five focusing points in the viewfinder by simply looking at the desired AF frame.
  • Page 3 This camera will give optimum performance together with specially designed Canon ienses, flash units and other Canon brand ac­ cessories. It is possible that the use of incom­ patible lenses other accessories result unsatisfactory performance damage your camera. We therefore...
  • Page 4 Nomenclature Accessory Shoe X Contact, Directly-coupled Contacts Flash Red-eye Reduction Lamp LCD Panel- Command Dial Self-timer Button Lock Release Button Main Dial Strap Fixture Shutter Button- Flash Button Grip/Battery Back Cover Latch Compartment- Battery Cover Late PC Terminal AF Auxiliary Light Emitter/Self-timer Lens Release Button Indicator-----------...
  • Page 5 Display Panel Aperture value This camera uses large liquid crystal display AEB bracketing amount panel display shooting information. diag­ dEP point number below shows information displayed Custom function setting Red-eye reduction function setting simultaneously explanation only. Beeper mode setting panel never actually appears like this. Calibration number Film rewind indicator •...
  • Page 6 Viewfinder Information The diagram below shows all the information displayed simultaneously for explanation only. The viewfinder never actually appears like this. Depth-of-Field Check mark Matte screen AF frame indicators Eye controlled focus mode Indicator- Flash charge completion indicator- AE lock indicator-------------------------------- Shutter speed----------------------------------- Depth-of-field AE display: dEP 1, dEP 2- Calibration display: CAL -1 —5...
  • Page 7 ■ Flash exposure compensation mode indicator In-focus indicator (During autofo- cusing: Lights when subject is fo­ cused, blinks at 8 Hz when focus is impossible. During manual fo­ cusing: Lights when subject is fo- _cused, extinguished otherwise.) Exposure display • Exposure compensation amount •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Precautions..........7 I Button & Dial Operation......II Camera Preparations........10 1. Loading and Checking the Battery. 1 0 2. Lens Attachment......12 • Attaching the Strap....12 3. Film Loading and Rewind....13 4. Film Speed Setting......15 5. Eye Controlled Focus Calibration.16 III Shooting Preparations......
  • Page 9 3. Av (Aperture-priority AE)....43 4. M (Manual exposure)....44 5. DEP (Depth-of-Field AE)....45 6. X (Flash sync mode)...... 48 7. Image Zone Shooting Modes..49 8. AE Lock......... 52 9. AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)...53 10. Multiple Exposure......55 11. Bulb (Long Exposure) Operation.. 56 12.

  • Page 10: Precautions

    1) This camera is not resistant to water and should not be used outdoors in snow or rain. If accidentally dropped in water, contact an authorized Canon service fa­ cility. Keep the camera out of salt spray and protect it from excessive humidity. If used at the beach, clean it thoroughly aftenward with a dry cloth.
  • Page 11 6) The battery may explode or cause burns if disassembled, recharged, shorted, ex­ posed to high temperatures, or disposed of in fire. 7) Film passing through X-ray examinations at airports may be exposed and ruined even if loaded in the camera. Request a hand-checked inspection to avoid dam­...

  • Page 12: I Button & Dial Operation

    I Button & Dial Operation Flash Button Main Dial Command Dial Press once to Turn to select Use in con­ pop up the junction with the shooting flash for flash mode. Setting other buttons shooting. In for operations the dial to the creative zone “L”...
  • Page 13 Metering Mode Button AE Lock/Custom Function Film Winding Mode Button Setting Button Press this but­ Press this but­ ton and oper­ ton and oper­ Pressing this ate the main ate the main button locks in dial to select the current ex­ dial to select the desired the desired...

  • Page 14: Camera Preparations

    II Camera Preparations 1 Loading and Checking the Battery This camera uses a single 6V lithium battery JJ © (2CR5). Load the battery as follows. 1) Turn the battery cover latch counterclock­ © / € wise to open the battery compartment. 2) Insert the battery so that its terminals enter the camera first.
  • Page 15 If nothing at all is displayed in the LCD panel, the battery may be inserted back­ wards. Remove the battery and reinsert it correctly. When not using the camera, set the com­ mand dial to a to prevent unnecessary battery depletion or accidental shutter re­ lease.
  • Page 16 12 rolls (+20*C/68“F) 15 rolls 9 rolls (-20°C/-4°F) Data based on Canon’s Standard Test Method (Using a new battery and 24 expo­ sure film; Lens: EF 28~105mm f/3.5-4.5 USM; Shutter speed: 1/1000 sec; Lens focus driven from infinity to closest shoot­...

  • Page 17: Lens Attachment

    2. Lens Attachment Attaching the Strap Thread strap through the fixtures as shown in the illustra­ tion.
  • Page 18 1) Remove the camera body cap. 2) Align the red dots on the lens and camera body, then rotate the lens clockwise until it locks in place with a click. • To remove the lens, press the lens release button while turning the lens counter­ clockwise.

  • Page 19: Film Loading And Rewind

    3 Film Loading and Rewind •») -2.1.®.1.2-...
  • Page 20 1) Move the command dial to a position other than “ H ”, 2) Open the back cover by sliding the back cover latch down. 3) Insert the film cartridge with the flat end facing up and the bottom end entering the camera first.
  • Page 21 The shutter curtain oper­ ates with extremely high precision and can be easily damaged if touched. When loading or unloading film, be careful not to touch the shutter curtain acciden­ tally with your finger or the tip of the film. Due to the emission of infrared light by the camera's optical film perforation detector, in frared film cannot be used in this camera.
  • Page 22 Film rewind The film automatically rewinds after the last frame is shot. During rewinding, the LCD panel’s frame counter counts down, and the focusing point display and exposure com­ pensation amount bars flash to indicate that thefilm is rewinding. When rewinding is com­ pleted, ©...

  • Page 23: Film Speed Setting

    4. Film Speed Setting Film speed display The manual film speed setting range is ISO 6-6400. 6, 8,10,12,16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 64, 80, 10 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000 5000, 6400...
  • Page 24 Automatic film speed setting When DX film is loaded, the film speed is set automatically according to the DX code on the film cartridge. • The automatic film speed setting range is ISO 25-5000. • If non-DX film is loaded, the ISO indicator blinks in the LCD panel.

  • Page 25: Eye Controlled Focus Calibration.16

    5. Eye Controlled Focus Calibration Calibration What is Eye Controlled Focus? Before using Eye Controlled Focus (refer to Eye Controlled Focus is a new feature which page 20), it is necessary to calibrate the enables the camera to automatically detect camera for your individual eye characteris­...
  • Page 27 1) Turn the comnnand dial to the “ SB ” posi­ tion. • “OFF” is displayed in the LCD panel. 2) Turn the main dial to the desired calibra­ tion number. • Numbers which do not yet contain cali­ bration settings blink in the display. 3) While holding the camera to your eye, look at the blinking far right AF frame in the viewfinder and press the shutter button.
  • Page 29 * If an intermittent beep tone is heard and the calibration number blinks, temporarily move the command dial to a position other than gJS , repeat the calibration proce­ dure from step 1. Deleting a Calibration Setting If calibration is repeated at the same calibra­ tion number but with a different eye, or if suc­...
  • Page 31 3) Simultaneously press the AE lock button and AF focusing point selection button. • The calibration number blinks in the LCD panel to indicate that the calibra­ tion setting is deleted. If you have problems with the calibration operation, or if you find it difficult to select the desired AF frame in Eye Controlled Focus mode, refer to the supplement supplied with this instruction book.

  • Page 32: Using The Eye Controlled Focus Feature

    Ill Shooting Preparations Using the Eye Controlled Focus Feature Autofocusing with Eye Controlled Focus The preparations described in this section are This feature allows you to select any desired available only when the command dial is used focusing point by simply looking at the corre­ in the creative zone.
  • Page 34 1) Turn the command dial to a creative zone position. 2) Press the AF focusing point selection but­ ton. • The currently selected AF frame lights red in the viewfinder and the AF focus­ ing point indicator blinks in the LCD panel.
  • Page 36 6) Turn the command dial to the desired shooting mode. • “ i> ’’appearsintheviewfinderand“ ” appears in the LCD panel. 7) Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway while looking at the desired AF frame. • The selected AF frame lights red in the viewfinder and focusing is carried out for that focusing point.
  • Page 37 If the camera cannot determine which AF frame you are looking at: 1) “ 1> ” blinks in the viewfinder and the camera automatically switches to auto­ matic focusing point selection mode (refer to page 26) to select the focusing point. After focusing is completed, “...
  • Page 38 • If calibration is repeated at the same calibration number but with a different eye, or if successive calibrations are performed by different people, Eye Controlled Focus operation become unstable or misoperation may occur. If this happens, delete the setting at the problematic calibration number (refer to page 18) and repeat the cali­...
  • Page 39 Eye controlled depth*of-field check When using the Eye Controlled Focus fea­ ture in a creative zone shooting mode, you can check the depth of field (close down the aperture) by looking at the depth-of-field check mark in the upper left corner of the viewfinder within 5 seconds after the subject is focused in One-shot AF mode.
  • Page 40 As long as Eye Controlled Focus mode is on, eye controlled depth-of-field check is possible even when the focusing point is se­ lected manually (refer to page 25). • Eye controlled depth-of-field check must be carried out within 5 seconds after fo­ cusing is completed.

  • Page 41: Other Methods Of Selecting The Af Focusing Point

    2. Other Methods of Selecting the AF Focusing Point Manual focusing point selection 1) Press the AF focusing point selection but­ At any time in creative zone, you can ma­ ton. nually select the desired AF frame in the • The currently selected AF frame lights viewfinder using the main dial.
  • Page 42 Automatic focusing point seiection The camera automatically selects the AF frame according to the shooting conditions.
  • Page 43 1) Turn the command dial to the “ QB ” posi­ tion. 2) Turn the main dial until the LCD panel dis­ plays “OFF.” 3) Turn the command dial to a creative zone setting. 4) Press the AF focusing point selection but­ ton.

  • Page 44: Selecting The Film Winding Mode.27

    3. Selecting the Film Winding Mode Three film winding modes are available: single exposure mode, continuous exposure mode and high-speed continuous exposure mode. • Refer to page 67 for details concerning re­ lationships between AF and film winding modes.
  • Page 45 □ (Single exposure) The film advances one frame after each pic­ ture is taken. After taking a picture, let up on the shutter button slightly to prepare for the next exposure. This mode is usually com­ bined with One-shot AF mode. Qji (Continuous exposure) Pictures are taken continuously as long as the shutter button is held pressed.

  • Page 46: Selecting The Af Mode

    4. Selecting the AF Mode When the subject is focused in One-shot AF mode, the corresponding AF frame lights red in the viewfinder, the in-focus indicator lights up and a double beep is heard. At the same time, the shutter speed and aperture value are dis­ played in the viewfinder and LCD panel.
  • Page 47 Three types of autofocusing are available: One-shot AF, Al Servo AF and Al Focus AF. Al Focus AF is active only in Full Auto ( a ) mode. Manual focusing is also available. 1) Press the AF mode button. If you release the button, the timer will allow AF mode se­...
  • Page 48 * Predictive focus function Predictive focus detects the distance and speed ofthe subject and then predicts the sub­ ject position so that the subject will be sharply focused the instant the exposure occurs. Shut­ ter release has priority over AF operation in creative zone modes, and AF has priority in image zone modes.
  • Page 49 One-shot AF Use this mode with stationary subjects. The shutter will not release until the subject is fo­ cused. Exposure is determined when the subject is focused. By keeping the shutter button pressed to the halfway position, the focus and exposure settings remain locked, allowing you to recompose the picture as desired.
  • Page 50 When Eye Controlled Focus is ON The camera continuously focuses and tracks the subject using only the selected focusing point. • The selected focusing point lights red in the viewfinder when the camera detects your line of sight. When Eye Controlled Focus is OFF: First cover the subject with the center focusing point and press the shutter button halfway to focus the subject.
  • Page 51 Al Focus AF This mode is active only when the command dial is set to Full Auto ( □ ) mode. The camera automatically selects One-shot AF or Al Servo AF depending on the subject.
  • Page 53 Manual Focusing 1) Set the lens’ focus mode switch to M. * All AF mode indicators in the LCD panel go out. 2) Turn the lens’ manual focusing ring until the subject appears sharp. * The in-focus indicator lights and the beeper sounds to indicate that the sub­...

  • Page 54: Selecting The Metering Mode

    5. Selecting the Metering Mode Three metering modes are available; evalua­ tive metering, spot metering and center- weighted average metering.
  • Page 55 (Evaluative metering) Use this mode for general subjects. The ex­ posure setting is based on the focusing point in use, taking into account such factors as subject size, position, overall lighting level, front lighting and back lighting. ra (Spot metering) This mode limits the metering area to the centrai part of the viewfinder (approx.

  • Page 56: Exposure Compensation

    6. Exposure Compensation When taking pictures in an AE shooting mode, you can use the quick control dial to vary the exposure according to the subject conditions. Exposure can be compensated up to ±2 stops in 1/2-stop increments.
  • Page 57 1) Set the quick control dial switch to I 2) Focus the subject and confirm the expo­ sure. 3) Turn the quick control dial to set the desired exposure compensation amount. * The compensation amount is displayed in the LCD panel and viewfinder. “+” compensation overexposes the sub­...

  • Page 58: Turning Off The Beeper

    7. Turning Off the Beeper -.'I...
  • Page 59 The beeper tone used to indicate self-timer operation and focus completion in creative zone modes can be turned off and on as fol­ lows. 1) Set the command dial to a creative zone mode. 2) Press the function button so that ■ !)) ap­ pears in the LCD panel.

  • Page 60: Using The Built-In Flash

    8. Using the Built-in Flash The built-in flash zooms automatically to ad­ just the flash illumination angle according to the lens focal length (28mm, 50mm or 80mm).
  • Page 61 Automatic Firing In Full Auto ( D ), Portrait ( ) and Close-up ( ) modes when the subject is in low light or backed by strong light, “ 4 ” lights in the viewfinder and the flash auto­ matically pops up and fires to illuminate the subject.
  • Page 62 When the red-eye reduction function is set and the shutter button is pressed halfway, the bar indicators in the LCD panel and viewfinder light up for about 1.5 seconds. When these indica­ tors go out, press the shutter button com­ pletely to take the picture.
  • Page 63 Red-eye Reduction Function The subject’s eyes may appear red in flash photos due to a phenomenon called “red eye,” caused by light reflecting from the re­ tina. When the red-eye reduction function is set and the shutter button is pressed halfway, the red-eye reduction lamp lights to illumi­...
  • Page 65 1) Press the function button so that “ <g> ” appears in the LCD panel. 2) Turn the main dial to select “1 ” or “0” in the LCD panel. 1: Red-eye reduction on. <s> is displayed in the LCD panel. 0: Red-eye reduction off.
  • Page 66 Flash Shooting Distance Range (using the EF 28~ 105mm f/3.5-4.5 USM) 28mm 80mm Negative film Slide film Negative film Slide film 1 -3.7 m 1-5.3m 1-5.3 m 1 -3.8 m 1.6-7.4 m 1-107 m 1.2-7 6 m 1.2-10.5 m X-sync Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings Shooting mode X-sync shutter speed Aperture value...

  • Page 67: Flash Exposure Compensation

    9 Flash Exposure Compensation...
  • Page 68 This function iets you vary the automatic fiash exposure ievei of the buiit-in fiash and EOS externai fiash units. The fiash exposure can be compensated up to ±2 stops in 172- stop increments. 1) Press the fiash button to pop up the built- in flash.
  • Page 69 After setting the desired compensation amount, it is a good idea to set the quick control dial switch to to prevent ac­ cidental alteration of the setting. To check the flash exposure compen­ sation amount, pop up the flash and press the flash button.
  • Page 70 Flash Exposure Compensation Priority Chart When flash exposure compensation (FEC) is set on the camera and/or an EOS external flash unit, the setting priority ranking is as fol­ lows. FEC set on FEC set on the FEC set on the both the camera only flash only...

  • Page 71: Shooting Modes & Functions

    Shooting Modes & Functions...

  • Page 72: P (Program Ae)

    1. P (Program AE) In this mode, the camera automatically sets both the shutter speed and aperture accord­ ing to the subject brightness. 1) Set the command dial to P. 2) Press the shutter button halfway to focus the subject and confirm the exposure. 3) Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

  • Page 73: Tv (Shutter-Priority Ae)

    2. Tv (Shutter-priority AE)
  • Page 74 In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture according to the lighting conditions. 1) Set the command dial to Tv. 2) Turn the main dial to the desired shutter speed. 3) Press the shutter button halfway to focus the subject and confirm the exposure.

  • Page 75: Av (Aperture-Priority Ae)

    3. Av (Aperture-priority AE)
  • Page 76 In this mode, you set the aperture and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed according to the lighting conditions. 1) Set the command dial to Av. 2) Turn the main dial to the desired aperture. 3) Press the shutter button halfway to focus the subject and confirm the exposure.

  • Page 77: M (Manual Exposure)

    4. M (Manual exposure) Correct exposure reference point when determin­ Use this position as the exposure. Overexposure Underexposure...
  • Page 78 This mode lets you set both the shutter speed and aperture. Use this mode when you need complete control of exposure for crea­ tive effects or when using a hand-held expo­ sure meter. The main dial sets the shutter speed and the quick control dial sets the aperture.

  • Page 79: Dep (Depth-Of-Field Ae)

    5. DEP (Depth-of-Field AE)
  • Page 80 This mode places everything between two freely set points in the foreground and back­ ground within the zone of focus. 1) Set the command dial to DEP. 2) Select the desired AF frame using the ma­ nual focusing point selection procedure (refer to page 25).
  • Page 81 - -ll If the aperture value blinks, the desired depth of field cannot be obtained. Use a wide-angle lens or move farther from the subject and re­ peat steps 3 through 5.
  • Page 82 -•—■ 'l I 5) Compose the picture and press the shut­ ter button halfway to confirm the expo­ sure. * The correct exposure value for the des­ ignated depth of field and the corre­ sponding shutter speed are displayed in both the viewfinder and LCD panel. * If you remove your finger from the shut­...
  • Page 83 To cancel depth-of-field AE in mid-oper­ ation, turn the command dial to another position. When using a zoom lens, do not zoom the lens after setting the first point. For greater depth of field, we recommend using a wide-angle lens. For shallow depth of field, place both points A and B on the same subject.
  • Page 84 Flash cannot be used effectively in depth- of-field AE mode. Use of flash will provide the same result as using flash in Program AE mode. If Eye Controlled Focus or automatic fo­ cusing point selection mode is set, the center AF frame is used for focusing. If Eye Controlled Focus is on when depth- of-field AE is set, !>...

  • Page 85: Flash Sync Mode)

    6. X (Flash sync mode)
  • Page 86 Use this mode for flash photography using a non-dedicated external flash unit (such as a studio strobe) connected to the camera’s PC terminal or accessory shoe. Shutter speed and aperture settings are the reverse of ma­ nual exposure operation, with the X-sync shutter speed (1/200, 1/125, 1/90 or 1/60 sec) set with the quick control dial and the aperture value set with the main dial.

  • Page 87: Image Zone Shooting Modes

    7. Image Zone Shooting Modes Image zone shooting modes automatically set all camera functions such as metering, film winding and AF mode to the optimum settings appropriate for the selected mode. • When using an external flash unit in an image zone mode, the picture may not turn out as expected.
  • Page 88 The flash automatically fires in low light or when the subject is backed by a strong light. Red-eye reduction operation is possible with the built-in flash (refer to page 36). Eye Controlled Focus cannot be used. AF mode automatic switching function In Full Auto mode, the camera senses the sub­...
  • Page 89 ^ (Portrait) Set this mode to create a sharply focused subject against a blurred background for flat­ tering portraits. • Hold the shutter button down to take pic­ tures continuously. • The flash automatically fires in low light or when the subject is backed by a strong light.
  • Page 90 U (Landscape) Set this mode for vivid iandscape pictures with everything sharpiy focused from near to far. When using a zoom iens, set the iens to a wide-angie position for best effect.
  • Page 91 A (Close-up) Set this mode to use the lens’ built-in macro function and take striking close-ups of small objects such as flowers and insects. When using a zoom lens, set the lens to telephoto for greatest magnification. • The flash automatically fires in low light or when the subject is backed by a strong light.
  • Page 92 (Sports) Use this setting for taking pictures of sporting events or other situations with fast-moving subjects. The camera continuousiy focuses as you foiiow the subject with the shutter but­ ton pressed haifway. • Pictures can be taken continuousiy by hoiding the shutter button pressed.

  • Page 93: Ae Lock

    0 AE Lock When you press the AE lock button,*lights in the viewfinder to indicate that AE lock is set. Once * appears the exposure remains locked even if you release the AE lock button. AE lock is available in P, Tv, Av and DEP shooting modes.

  • Page 94: Aeb (Auto Exposure Bracketing)

    9. AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing Use auto exposure bracketing in AE and ma­ nual exposure modes to take a sequence of pictures at different exposures. When this function is set, the exposure is shifted (brac­ keted) for three successive pictures in the sequence: correct exposure ->■...
  • Page 95 Auto exposure bracketing is particularly ef­ fective when using slide film, which produces noticeably different results with even small exposure variations. • When this function is combined with con­ tinuous exposure ( Qi ) or high-speed continuous exposure ( O ), holding the shutter button pressed automatically takes three exposures in sequence while...
  • Page 96 Auto exposure bracketing is carried out in each mode as follows: Both the shutter speed and aperture valu are shifted. Only the shutter speed is shifted Av, DEP, M: Only the aperture value Is shifted. Tv, X:...
  • Page 97 * The bracketing amount is aiso dis­ played in the viewfinder. 3) Set the command dial to the desired shooting mode and take pictures. • To cancel auto exposure bracketing, re­ peat steps 1 and 2 to reset the bracketing amount to 0.

  • Page 98: Multiple Exposure

    10. Multiple Exposure When taking multiple exposures single frame, should decrease exposure value for each exposure using exposure com­ pensation (refer to page 33). Number of multiple Compensation exposures amount 2 exposures -1.0 3 exposures -1.5 4 exposures -2.0 The above values should be used only as a guide.
  • Page 99 Up to nine exposures can be made on one frame by presetting the number of multiple exposures with the main dial, 1) Press the function button so that B ap­ pears in the LCD panel. 2) Turn the main dial to set the desired num­ ber of exposures in the frame counter dis­...

  • Page 100: Bulb (Long Exposure) Operation

    11. Bulb (Long ixposure) Ope ation The remote switch 60T3 (sold separately) Use this mode when long exposures are re­ can be connected to the camera’s remote quired, such as for pictures of night scenes control socket for use in starting and stop­ and fireworks displays.

  • Page 101: Self-Timer Function

    12. Self-timer Function When using the self-timer, place the camera on a tripod or a steady surface. The picture is I S , ^(‘ ■ii) Pressing the shutter button with your eye away from the viewfinder may ailow light to enter the viewfinder and trick the metering system into setting a wrong exposure.
  • Page 102 taken approximately 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. 1) Press the self-timer button. $) appears in the LCD panel. 2) Compose the picture and press the shut­ ter button halfway to focus the subject and set the exposure. 3) Press the shutter button completely.

  • Page 103: Date Imprinting (Qd Model Only)

    V Date Imprinting (QD model only) The back of the QD (quartz date) model in­ corporates a built-in automatic calendar pro­ grammed with dates to the year 2019. This function lets you Imprint the date and/ortime on each picture during exposure. When using film with a film speed lower than ISO 100, Imprinted characters may appear thin.
  • Page 104 <Year Month Day> fO /5 (October 15,1992) <Day Hour Minute> I ¡5 IB (4:45 pm on the 15th) <Hyphen display> I ------------------(No imprint) < Month Day Year> iS'g^ (October 15,1992) <Day Month Year> IS I0'sг (October 15,1992) • M indicates the month. •...
  • Page 105 1) Press MODE to display the date/time on Setting the date and time the LCD panel. When traveling to a different time zone, use 2) Press SELECT so that the first setting po­ the following procédure to readjust the date sition to be adjusted starts blinking, then and time.

  • Page 106: Custom Function Control

    VI Custom Function Control □□ The number in the LCD panel alternates be­ tween 0 and 1 each time the custom function set button is pressed. 1: Sets the custom function to the custom set­ ting. 0: Resets the custom function to the standard setting.
  • Page 107 Sixteen types of custom functions are pro­ vided to let you customize the camera ac­ cording to your personal preferences and shooting style. Set the custom functions as follows. 1) Set the command dial toiSS. 2) Turn the main dial to select the desired custom function number.
  • Page 108 Custom Functions (when the number in the LCD panei is 1) Film is rewound at approximately twice the speed of standard CF1: Sets automatic film rewind to high­ speed mode. rewind mode. This function is useful if you develop your own film or plan to re­ CF2: Leaves the film leader outside the car­...
  • Page 109 When shooting indoors with flash in aperture-priority AE Fixes the shutter speed at 1 /200 sec CF9: mode, the camera is likely to set a slow shutter speed which when using flash. can result in blur caused by camera shake. This custom func­ tion prevents this from happening by fixing the shutter speed at 1 /200 sec regardless of the lighting conditions.

  • Page 110: Exposure Warnings

    VII Reference 1. Exposure Warnings Shooting mode Biinking dispiay warning Meaning Corrective action Shutter speed 30" and Subject is too dark. Use flash maximum aperture of the iens in use. P (Program AE) Shutter speed 8000 and Subject is too bright. Use an ND filter ronrin*"!«...
  • Page 111 Exposure Warnings When Using Fiash Meaning Blinking display warning Corrective action Do not use flash. When using daylight fill- Overall image will be in flash, shutter speed overexposed. P (Program AE) ^ 1 \ 1 \ 200 and minimum aper­ ture of the lens in use.

  • Page 112: Program Line Characteristics

    2. Program Line Characteristics This camera is equipped with advanced “Intelligent Program AE” which chooses the best shut­ ter speed/aperture combinations taking the lens’ focal length and minimum and maximum apertures into account. The following graphs show the program lines for a typical lens. Program Characteristics Colored solid line: When using the EF 50mm f/1 8 Black solid line: When using the EF 28-105mm f3.5-4.5 at the 28mm position...
  • Page 113 Program Shift Characteristics * • indicates the shutter speed/aperture combinations with program shift. (EF 50mm f/1.8- example with shift at EV 12)

  • Page 114: Function Combination Charts

    3. Function Combination Charts Image Zone Mode Function Combinations focusing Film winding Metering mode Built-in flash AF mode point mode Shooting mode selection Con­ Evalua­ Auto­ One- Auto­ Single Spot Controlled tinuous tive firing shot Servo matic Focus (automatic • •...

  • Page 115: Accessories

    VIII Accessories The accessories described in this section are sold separately. Vertical Grip This dedicated grip is equipped with a shut­ ter button, AE lock button, main dial, AF fo­ cusing point selection button and handstrap (optional) optimally positioned for operation when holding the camera vertically.
  • Page 117 Speedlite 430EZ This professional flash unit is designed with advanced features and a powerful guide number of 141-ft/43-meters (at ISO 100). Three types of external battery packs are available for situations requiring extended flash shooting. The 430EZ utilizes A-TTL program control for easy handling of a wide variety of photo situations and fill-in flash.
  • Page 119 Focusing Screens Six interchangeable focusing screens are available to suit various applications. Each comes with a special tool for simple installa­ tion. * This camera is originally equipped with the Standard Matte Screen. (1) Standard Matte Screen Used for general shooting with all lenses.
  • Page 120 (4) Matte Screen with Scale Used for close-up shoot­ ing, enlarging and micro­ photography. Scales pro­ vided at the center and edges are useful for determining composition and magni­ fication. Usable with all lenses. (5) All Matte Screen Used for general shooting with all lenses.
  • Page 121 Cases Keep the camera in its case to protect it while carrying. Canon offers two special semi-hard cases designed for use with this camera. Semi-hard Case L: For camera body and EF 35~80mm f/4.5-5.6U or EF 35~ 105mm f/4.5- 5.6U zoom lens.
  • Page 123 Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Attaching a Dioptric Adjustment Lens E to the viewfinder eyepiece makes viewing and focusing easier without giasses for near- and far-sighted users. The buiit-in viewfinder eyepiece has a power of -1 diopter, and ten eyesight correction ienses are avaiiabie for adjustment from +3 to -4 diopters.
  • Page 124 Remote Switch 60T3 This switch connects to the camera's 3-pin remote control socket and allows you to take pictures by pressing the remote switch in­ stead of the camera’s shutter button. This is useful for situations where camera shake is likely to occur, such as during close-up photography or when using a super-tele­...

  • Page 126: Camera Care

    Use a blower brush reserved for this pur­ pose only. If more cleaning is necessary do not attempt to do it yourself. Take the camera to an authorized Canon service facility. Cleaning the film chamber— Use a blower brush to remove accumulated film dust particles that might scratch the film.

  • Page 127: Liquid Crystal Display/Battery Notes

    The LCD panel uses liquid crystal to show expo­ sure information. After about five years, the dis­ play may become difficult to read. If this occurs, have it replaced at an authorized Canon service facility. Replacement is at the owner’s expense. Liquid crystal may also respond relatively slowly in temperatures below 32T/0°C.
  • Page 128 If the blinking does not stop, the camera needs to be examined by an authorized Canon service facility. 3) Lithium Battery information Always check the battery at the following times: 1.
  • Page 129 • Battery performance deteriorates slightly in temperatures below 32°F/0°C. Keep the camera and especial ly a spare battery close to your body or in an inside pocket to keep it warm until use. • Remove the battery if you do not expect to use the camera for more than three weeks.

  • Page 130: Specifications

    SLR (single-lens reflex) 35rTim camera with autofocus, auto exposure, built-in flash and built-in motor drive. Lens Mount: Canon EF mount (electronic signal transfer sys­ tem) Usable Lenses: Canon EF lenses Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level pentaprism Gives 92% vertical and 94% horizontal coverage of actual picture area and O.
  • Page 131 EXPOSURE CONTROL Light Metering: TTL full-aperture metering using a 16-zone SPC (silicon photocell). Three metering modes available: evaluative metering, spot metering (covers approx. 3.5% of the central picture area) and center-weighted average metering. Metering Range: EV 0 to 20 with 50mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 100 (normal temperature).
  • Page 132 Film Wind: Automatic using dedicated miniature motor. Three modes are available: single exposure, continuous ex­ posure (3 fps maximum) and high-speed continuous expo­ sure (5 fps maximum). Film Rewind: Automatic rewind at end of roll using dedicated miniature motor. OTHER Self-timer: Electronically controlled with 10-second delay.
  • Page 133 Clock Precision: Variation of ±90 sec or less per month at nor­ mal temperature (20’C/68°F). Power Source: One dedicated 3V lithium battery (CR2025); Battery life: approx, 3 years. All data based on Canon’s Standard Test Method, Subject to change without notice.
  • Page 134 Nomenclature Eye Cup- Viewfinder Eyepiece Film Winding Mode Button— AF Mode Button Film Check Window Metering Mode Button Function Button Back Cover------- Tripod Socket/Vertical Grip Socket...
  • Page 135 Quick Control Dial Switch Quick Control Dial AE Lock/Custom Function Set Button -AF Focusing Point Selection Button Film Rewind Button 3-pin Remote Control Socket Vertical Grip Positioning Hole Vertical Grip Connector Cover...
  • Page 136 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi­ tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept ant inter­ ference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the in­...
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