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Canon e(fs 5OOO,/5OOOoo www.orphancameras.com English Edition INSTRUCTIONS...
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r'!*hflZ R e a d t h e s e i n s t r u c t i o n s c a r e f u l l y b e f o r e u s i n g o u r c a m e r a .
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We l therefore suggest the use of Canon EF lenses and accessories. Damage to your Canon 't camera as a result using incompatible products may void its warranty.
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Contents Precautions lmmediate camera operation... N o m e n c l a t u r e ....External LCD panel Attaching the strap..Battery installation and I.
(1) This camera is not resistant to water and must not be used in the rain or in water. lf the camera accidentally gets wet, contact your nearest Canon service center as soon as possible. lf a few water droplets fall on the camera, place it on a well-ventilated and stable surface and wipe it with a clean, dry cloth.
www.orphancameras.com Precautions LCDs also respond more slowly at lower temperatures and can turn black at high temperatures of 60'C. lf restored to a regular temperature, they will operate as normal. Lithium Batteries Two CR121NDL123A lithium batteries must first be correctly installed for the camera to operate.
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Install the batteries. I n s e r t t w o l i t h i u m b a t t e r i e s ( C R 1 2 3 A / D L 1 2 3 A ) i n t o t h e c a m e r a a s i n d i c a t e d . Attach the lens.
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www.orphancameras.com lmmediate Camera Operation E Focus the subject. C o m p o s e t h e s u b j e c t w i t h i n t h e A F f r a m e ( [ ] ) and press the shutter button halfway to focus.
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( ' s e e p a g e 2 3 ) Flash knob Command dial (- see page 13) Accessory shoe . For attaching Canon Speedlite flashes and other LCD panel optional accessories. (- see page 12) Strap fixture Shutter button _-.'...
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www.orphancameras.com Nomenclature Eye cup Partial metering/ ir,,,. AE lock button (- see page 36) Film check Center-focus button window (- see page 37) Film rewind button (- see page 39) Remote control jack (- see page 53) . For connection to the optional RS-603 Quartz date -...
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Nomenclature Viewf inder Information The figure below shows all the information that can be displayed. Partial metering circle Center AF frame Matte screen Wide AF frame f- ln-focus tamp AE lock indicator (When using auto-focus, the in-focus trf 66p[ - lamp lights when focusing is achieved.
www.orphancameras.com Command Dial The tr lock (OFF) position is the reference point for the command dial's settings. Shutter-priority zone @gs'AN '6),'E Lock (OFF) 'dYnil (The camera will not operate when the dial is set to this position.) lmage zone lmage Zone Q : Fully automatic (- see page 21) qa : Portrait (-'see page 25) : Landscape (+ see page 26)
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I. PREPARATIONS An explanation of preparations which must be carried out before taking photographs and of the operation of the shutter button. T h r e a d t h e e n d s o f t h e n e c k s t r a p t h r o u g h t h e s t r a p f i x t u r e a s s h o w n .
1 5 R o l l s - Tests are based on new batteries, using the EF35-80mm f14.0-5.6 lll Lens and24-exp. film Data is based on Canon's Standard Test Method. - The number of rolls will be reduced for autofocus or filmless camera operations lf nothing is displayed on the LCD panel, check to see if the batteries are inserted upside down.
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lVlounting and Removing Lenses M o u n t i n g a L e n s 1 Remove the rear lens cap and the ' body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow. Align the red marks on the lens and c a m e r a .
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www.orphancameras.com ffi*tt*rI irffid &*t*f*cus #ffierr*timns SFrr";tiryr T h e E OS s hut ter butt on can be presse d h alfway o r a ll th e wa y. The shutter button operates as follows. Pressing the Shutter Button Halfway .
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W he n a r ol l o f f ilm is load ed , it is wo und c o mp l ete ly on th e tak e -u p sp o ol . T h e n a s e ac h ph oto gr ap h i s ta ke n, th e fil m re w in d s in t o the ca rtri dg e f ra me b y f ram e.
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www.orphancameras.com I. PR EPARA TIONS 2 [ A l i g n t h e e d g e o f t h e f i l m l e a d e r ' ' with the orange mark. .
I. PREPARATIONS Removing the Film A f t e r t h e l a s t f r a m e o n t h e f i l m i s taken, the film will automatically begin rewinding. When the film has finished rewinding, f f l l w i l l a p p e a r o n t h e L C D p a n e l .
www.orphancameras.com II. BASIC OPERATIONS For simple, basic operation, use the image zone settings on the command dial. The camera then takes over, setting everything automatically for your photograph. The various automatic settings possible are shown on page 52 i n th e se c tion " Funct io ns Us able in combi nati on". No te that no t al l combinations are possible.
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II. BASIC OPERATIONS Press the shutter button halfway. T h e s u b j e c t i s f o c u s e d , a n d t h e shutter speed and aperlure are set. .
www.orphancameras.com II. BASIC OPERATIONS Automatic Flash Firing l f t h e A E i n d i c a t o r i n t h e v i e w f i n d e r b l i n k s u n d e r d a r k o r b a c k - l i t c o n d i t i o n s , p l e a s e u s e t h e f l a s h ( s e e p a g e 3 3 ) .
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W h e n t a k i n g p h o t o g r a p h s of off-center subj ects outsi d e the w i de AF frame, proceed as follows. This method is called focus lock photography. P o s i t i o n t h e A F f r a m e o n t h e s u b j e c t a n d p r e s s t h e s h u t t e r button halfway.
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www.orphancameras.com LJs;ffi9 ih* ffmrtrr*${ flilt*de {'ffi } Use this setting when you wish to take a photograph with th e su bj e ct i n th e foreground clearly emphasized against a blurre d b ackg ro und . .
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F o r e x p a n s i v e l a n d s c a p e s , s U n s e t shots and night-time photographs, use the landscape mode. -'A. Set the command dial to The picture-taking procedure is the same as with t h e f u l l y a u t o m a t i c m o d e ( S e e p a g e 2 1 ) When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle setting (35 mm in the case of a 35-80mm...
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For basic macro photography we recommend Canon's macro lenses, and for advanced macro photography, we recommend you use Canon's macro lenses and the ML-3 macro r i n g l i g h t .
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U s e t h i s s e t t i n g w h e n y o u w i s h t o freeze fast-moving subjects in sports, etc. Fo r co n t in u o us sh o o ti ng , p res s and hol d down t h e sh u tt e r b u tt on .
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www.orphancameras.com III. ADVANCED OPERATIONS The shutter-priority zone settings on the command dial can be used for various advanced oPerations. In the shutter-priority zone, you set the s h u t t e r s p e e d a n d t h e c a m e r a a u t o m a t i c a l l y s e t s t h e a p e r t u r e t o o b t a i n a s u i t a b l e e x p o s u r e .
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Turn the command dial and set the desired shutter speed. Press the shutter button halfway to focus the subject. Th e ap e rt ur e va lu e wi l l be indi c ated on the L C D p a n e l Check that the AE indicator and the in-focus lamp in the viewfinder are lit, then take the photograph.
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www.orphancameras.com il f-rangirigth* #*ptrx '*i {:t*ar,; lf the shutter speed rs changed, the a p e r t u r e v a l u e w i l l a u t o m a t i c a l l y change accordingly.
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Set any shutter speed with the c o m m a n d d i a l . Press the shutter button halfway a n d t u r n t h e c o m m a n d d i a l t o c h a n g e t h e s h u t t e r s p e e d u n t i l t h e d e s i r e d a p e r t u r e v a l u e i s displayed on LCD panel.