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AF Control System:
TTL-SIR (TTL secondary imaged registration)
phase-detection type using BASIS (base-stored
image sensor). AF operation starts when the shut-
ter button is pressed halfway. AF in-focus in-
dicator lights upon ~anging completion. Three
selectable modes:
1. ONE SHOT: AF operation ends and focus is
locked once ranging is completed. Shutter
does not release until ranging is completed.
2. AI SERVO: Focus continuously adjusts to fol-
low the subject movement. Shutter
ca~
be
released at any time regardless of ranging
completion.
3. MANUAL: By rotating the manual focusing
ring after focus mode switch is set to "M". .
AF Working Range: EV 1-18 at ISO 100.
AF Auxiliary Light:
The near infrared light (peak sensitivity:
700 nm) is automatically projected with spe-
cified Canon Speed lites.
Shutter:
Vertical-travel focal plane shutter with soft-touch
electromagnetic release. All speeds elE(ctronically
controlled.
Shutter Speed:
1/2000...:-30 sec. and bulb. X-sync is 1/125 sec. Can
be set in 1/2-step increments.
Self-timer:
Electronically controlled with a delay of approx.
10 sec. indicated by blinking LED operation con-
firmation lamp.
Film Loading:
After film positioning and back cover closure, the
film automatically advances to the first usable
frame and then stops (approx. 1.0 sec.).
Film Wind:
Automatic using the built-in miniature motor. Con-
firmation by the film transport bar marks in the
display panel.
Film Winding Mode:
Two selectable modes; S (single exposure) and C
(continuous exposure at the maximum speed of
approx. 5 frames/sec. with ONE SHOT AF mode
and approx. 2.5 frames/sec. with AI SERVO AF
mode).
Film Rewind:
Automatic using the built-in miniature rylotor.
Starts when the film end is reached and then
stops (with 24-exp. film, approx. 6 sec.). Mid-roll
rewind performed by pressing the film rewind but-
ton.
Flash Contact:
Coupled directly to the camera by X-sync contact
on the accessory shoe.
Automatic Flash (using the Speedlite 420EZI
300EZ with the camera set to "P"):
A-TTL flash auto-Using the camera's A-TTL pro-
gram and the flash's near-infrared preflash, the
correct aperture value is automatically set. X-sync
speed is also automatically set between 1/60 and
1/125 sec. upon flash charge completion. TTL
control system which meters the light reflected
from the film surface. Automatic fill-in flash is
possible.
Grip:
Interchangeable.
The GR30 (without remote control terminal): stan-
dard.
The GR20 (with remote control terminal): avail-
able optionally.
The large-size, Grip GR10 is available optionally.
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