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Canon EOS 600 Instruction

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INSTRUCTION BOOK
English edition
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Canon EOS 600,
an autofocus and auto exposure SLR camera
designed with the most a"dvanced electronic and
computer technology.
The EOS 600 features a dedicated EF lens with
a built-in motor, a newly-developed distance me-
tering sensor (BASIS; base-stored image sensor)
and a high-speed super microprocessor, all com-
bined to offer accurate and fast focus. Its
Predictive Focu"s control captures high-speed
subjects even when coming head-on. The built-in
mot~r
drive lets you take approximately 5 frames
per second for continuous shooting.
Other advanced functions include Programmed
Image Control that sets controls for 7 types of
photos, and Custom Function Control that lets
you re-program 7 operations to your individual
preference.
Please read this manual carefully fqr a full un-
derstanding before using the camera.
Important
I
dion
The Canon EOS 600 will give optimum per-
formance together with specially desig ned
Canon EF lenses, flash units and other Canon
brand accessories. It is possible that the use of
incompatible lenses or other accessories may
result in unsatisfactory performance or dam-
age to your Canon EOS 600. We, therefQre
suggest the use of Canon EF lenses and ac-
cessories. Damage to your camera, as a result
of
malfunction
or
improper
connections"
caused by the use of incompatible products
may void the product warranty.
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  • Page 1 SLR camera designed with the most a"dvanced electronic and computer technology. The EOS 600 features a dedicated EF lens with a built-in motor, a newly-developed distance me- tering sensor (BASIS; base-stored image sensor) and a high-speed super microprocessor, all com- bined to offer accurate and fast focus.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NOMENCLATURE TABLE OF CONTENTS Preliminary Preparations and Operation at the Making the Most of Your EOS 600 Standard Position Accesso ry Shoe Setting the Shooting Mode....30...
  • Page 3 PRELIMINARY PREPARATIONS The EOS 600 features a dedicated EF lens with a built-in motor, a newly-developed distance me- tering sensor (BASIS; base-5tored image sensor) and a high-speed super microprocessor, all com- bined to offer accurate and fast focus.

  • Page 4: Checking The Battery

    lOADING. liHE BATTERY CHECKING TME BATTERY This camera uses one, six-volt lithium battery pack 2CR5. Battery power Have a new battery handy sufficient (no battery (blinking) 1) Remove the grip with a coin or Q) Open the switch cover and 2) As shown in the photo, load 1) Set the mai n switch to the check mark)

  • Page 5: Attaching The Lens

    ATTACHING THE LENS 1) Turn the rear lens cap in the 2) Turn the body cap counter- 3) Next, align the lens mount 4) Then turn the lens clockwise 5) Remove the front lens cap. 6) Slide the lens focus mode direction of the arrow until it clockwise and remove it.

  • Page 6: Holding The Camera

    AF FOCUSING HOLDING THE CAMERA 1) Center the AF frame "[ over the mai n J" Your pictures will not be sharp if the camera subject. moves as the shutter button is pressed. To avoid this, try the following technique: 2) Press the shutter button halfway and auto- matOic focus (AF) starts.

  • Page 7: Loading The Film

    LOADING THE FILM MANUAL FILM SPEED SETTING The Gqmera automatically sets film speed by sensing the OX code marked on the film cartridge. 25-5000 (ISO according to the OX code.) T,he automatically-set film speed will appear in the display panel while the film advances to the first usable frame.

  • Page 8: Standard (Full-Auto) Position

    STANDARD (FULL-AUTO) POSITION -FOCUS LOCK 1) Set camera's 3) Press the shutter button halfway to focus the When your subject isn't in the center of the picture frame, use the focus lock function. Focus on the intended . main switch to the subject, and gently press the shutter button subject re ains locked as long as the shutter button is held halfway.

  • Page 9: Programmed Image Control

    1 .. AUTOMATIC FILM REWIND The film automatically rewinds at the end of the roll. 2) Film rewind stops automatically when the film has been completely rewound. Open the back cover when the film-load check mark (@) blinks and remove the cartridge. PROGRAMMED IMAGE CONTROL (P.I.C.) Rewinding Mid-Roll Standard...
  • Page 10 PROGRAMMED IMAGE CONTROL (P.I.C.) Landscapes Quickshots Mount a wide-angle lens and watch the camera's 1) Set the main switch to the 2) Hold the shooting mode se- A number corresponding to position to keep everything in the viewfinder in green mark. lector down, and turn the elec- the P.l.C.
  • Page 11 • I Display Panel Illumination Indoor Sports Use a telephoto lens to capture the action and zero in from safe distances. Hold the shutter but- ton halfway and keep the autofocus mark on the subject while tracking the action. PO Close-ups Close-up photos of flowers, insects and subject detail are easy at this setting.

  • Page 12: Setting The Af Mode

    .r.. SETTING THE AF MODE SETTING THE FILM WINDING MODE ONE SHOT: Normal set. position. S: Single exposure. The film automatically ad- The lens stops moving once focus vances the next frame upon shutter release. has been obtained. As long as the sh utter button is kept pressed C: Continuous ex"posure.

  • Page 13: Self-Timer Photography

    SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY The self-timer allows you to delay shutter release 4) Focus your subject, compose the picture and 3) Turn the electronic for ten seconds and get into the picture. ".~ then press completely the shutter button. The input'dial until "...

  • Page 14: Difficult Subjects For Autofocus

    1 .. DIFFICULT SUBJECTS FOR Al!JTOFOCUS Focus these subjects as follows: Alth6.ugh the AF system of the camera is very accurate,. it is not perfect. The following subjects Autofocus a substitute subject at the same are difficult for autofocus. When AF is impossible, distance from the camera as your main sub- the green AF symbol will blink in the viewfinder.

  • Page 15: Manual Focusing

    MAKING THE MOST OF sharp. • The subject is in focus when the image is not YOUR EOS 600 fuzzy: • Some EF lenses are not provided with a manual focusing ring.
  • Page 16 PROGRAM AE SElTING THE SflOOTING MODE To set the shooting mode first seJ the main switch T.e camera selects the ideal program according to "A" or "CC·»)", then press the shooting mode to the characteristics of the lens in use. selector while turning the electronic input dial until the desired mode appears.

  • Page 17: Program Shift Function

    . SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE PROGRAM SHIFT FUNCTION Vi-ewfinder information In this mode the shutter speed is user set and the You can change the automatically-set shutter 2aaa camera a tomatically chooses the correct aper- ·:.B speed/aperture combihations of the program AE ture for the lighting conditions.

  • Page 18: Aperture-Priority Ae

    DEPTH OF FIELD APERTURE-PRIORITY AE Viewfinder information Checking the depth of field In this mode, the aperture is user set and the When your subject is in focus, there is a certain camera chooses correct shutter speed for the area in front of it and behind it which will also be in lighting conditions.'.

  • Page 19: Depth Of Field Ae

    DEPTH OF FIELD AE Viewfinder information This mode makes everything from a certain point DEPTH If it is impossible to get the distance range in • When both values blink, exposure is incorrect. in the foreground to the backgrou,nd in focus. The focus, the lens minimum aperture value will start Use a neutral density filter in bright settings.

  • Page 20: Manual Override

    PARTIAL METERING MANUAL OVERRIDE Use this mode, for stage photography, or when This creative mode allqws you to control exposure 1) Cover main OP: underexposure there is a big difference in brightness between the by setting both the shutter speed and aperture. su bject with Partial...
  • Page 21 AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING EXPOSl:JRE COMPENSATION Use auto exposure bracketing when you want to Use exposure compensation for high-key (inten- vary' the best exposure of the same scene by tionally overexposed) or low-key (intentionally changing the amount of exposure on film in- :.5i!O underexposed) shots.
  • Page 22 IVIULTIPLE EXPOSURES Sal'!lple photos: The EOS 600's multiple exposure function allows 1) Press both shooting mode se- youfto take two or more exposures on the same lector and the ex- frame for a creative effect. A' maximuQl of nine posure compensa- exposures on the same frame can be done with the simple operation of the electronic input dial.

  • Page 23: Exposure Compensation

    1 .. BULB ~LONG EXPOSURE) • While shooting, the "ME" mark will blink to Use the bulb mode for exposures longer than Exposure Compensation Number of 30 seconds like astro or night photography. indicate the camera is in the multiple exposure (Gvid.eline) exposures 1) Set the shooting mode to "M".
  • Page 24 CUS-rOM FUNCTION CONTROL ClJSTOM FUNCTION CONTROL CHART CONTROL USER-SELECTED NORMAL OPERATION This versatile, new control lets you program seven OPERATION functions to your ind,ividual preference. Film rewind cancellation Cancels automatic film Film rewind starts rewind operation automatically at end of roll Film leader out Leaves the film leader Film leader completely...

  • Page 25: Dedicated Flash Photography

    ._~._---~_._-, DEDICATED FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Upon flash charge completion in the Program AE Use the Canon Speedlites 420EZ anti 300EZ as mode, trfe aperture value and the X-sync shutter fill-in flash in outdoor settings as well as for nor- speed are automatically set. X-sync shutter speed mal flash when shooting at night or in a dimly-lit is set between 1/60 and 1/125 sec.

  • Page 26: Interchangeable Focusing Screens

    "l./.'f' INTERCHANGEABLE FOCUSING SCREENS ~---- needs with six different focusing screens available The Overall New Laser-Matte/AF Frame screen optionally. comes with your camera. You can change the Matte field with vertical and horizontal scale focusing screen according to specific focusing in millimeters.

  • Page 27: Dioptric Adjustment Lenses

    Canon offers three semi-hard cases. Semi-hard case EH-1S stores the camera with the EF 50 mm f/1.8 lens. 2. Semi-hard case EH -1 L stores the camera with the EF 35-70 mm f/3.5-4.5 lens.

  • Page 28: Precautions

    2) Do not attempt to disassemble the camera • If the shutter will not release. yo'urself. Always take it to an authorized Take your camera to the nearest Canon Ser- • Shooting in low temperatures. Canon Service Facility for repair.

  • Page 29: Appendix

    APPENDIX ® 1. LeD Display Panel ® 4. Lithium Battery Pack (2)" ® ® Even if one blinking bar mark or no bar mark This ca,mera uses a liquid crystal to display shoot- appears in the display panel during battery check, ing information.
  • Page 30 2. Viewfinder Information Display 3. Table of Programmed Image Control Combination The bright and easy-to-read viewfinder displays diagram here shows all· the information for expla- AF mode Film wind mode Metering nation. 'only necessary information at the bottom. The ONE SHOT SE~VO Single Continuous...
  • Page 31 5. Program Line (program characteristics) 4. Comparisons between AF Mode and Film Winding Mode This camera is equipped with the advanced "In- camera-shake warning sounds. shutter Fmode telligenit Program AE" which chooses the best speed of 1/focallength of the lens is generally said AISERVO ONE SHOT Film...

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Beeper can also be cancelled. Lens Mount: of-coupling range warning. 4. Intelligent Program AE with variable shift func- Canon EF Mount (fully electronic signal transfer tion. Metering Range: 3. Metered manual exposure level-OP, Depth of Field AE.
  • Page 33 (peak sensitivity: approx. 5 frames/sec. with ONE SHOT AF mode 700 nm) is automatically projected with spe- and approx. 2.5 frames/sec. with AI SERVO AF cified Canon Speed lites. mode). Shutter: Vertical-travel focal plane shutter with soft-touch electromagnetic release. All speeds elE(ctronically...
  • Page 34 Display Panel Illumination Button Viewfinder Eyepiece Film Rewind: Automatic Flash (using the Speedlite 420EZI 300EZ with the camera set to "P"): Automatic using the built-in miniature motor. Partial Metering Button Starts when the film end is reached and then A-TTL flash auto-Using the camera's A-TTL pro- stops (with 24-exp.
  • Page 35 Back Cover: Interchangeable. Opened by sliding the latch with safety lock. Quartz Date Back E and Technical Back E can be attached. (All data are based on Canon's Standard Test Dimensions: Method.) 148 (W) 108.3 (H) 67.5 (D) mm.

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