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EYE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS
Thankyou for purchasinga Canonproduct.
The EoS 3O/ELAN 7E is a high-performance,AF single-lensreflexcamera
with EyeControland sevenfocusingpoints.
Its manyfeaturescan suita widevarietyof subjectsand shooting
conditions.
cameraoperation can be fullyautomaticor you can usethe
tl semi-automaticor manualmodesto obtainthe desiredeffects.
H
x Beforeusingyournewcamera,readthisinstruction bookletto familiarize
yourselfwiththe camera.
Symbols
11 The cautionsymbolalertsyou to actionsto preventpicturetaking
w problems.
;q1 The Notesymbolgivessupplemental

information
for basiccamera
4 operation.
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Thg Lightbulbsymboloffershetpfuttipsfor operatingyourcamera
r or laKtngptctures.
Also read"Handlingcautions"on page6 to preventcameramalfunction

anddamage.
Keepthis instructionbooklet handy for easy reference.
Before Using Your Camera

. Beforeshootingan importantevent,be sureto taketestshots
to make
surethe cameraoperatesproperly.
. EOScamerashavea lensmountfor dedicatedoperation
I (autofocusing,
exposurecontrol,etc.)withcanon EF lenses.Usinga
non-canonEF lenswithan Eos cameramaynot resultin proper
cameraor lensoperation.
Notethatthe warrantydoesnot coverany cameramalfunction or
damageoccurring withthe useof non-Canon products.
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Contents
Av Ap er t ur e- P r iorAitEy............ .................
.............62
Depth-of-field Preview ..........63
M Ma n ualE x pos ur e .............64
D E PD e p t h - o f - F iA e lEd. . . . . . . . . . . ...............66
te AELock......... ..................71
Exp o s urCom e pens at i o n .......... ...... .......72
fu AutoExposure Bracketing (AEB) .....................73
B u l bE x p o s u r e s ....................75
[f Mu lt iple E x pos ur es .........76
. r t ) S i l e n c itnhgeB e e p e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........77
Mi rro L r oc k up . .....78
fSGSe t t ing t he I S OF ilmS p e e d ...........79
Se l e c t ing t he F ilmA dv a n c eM o d e ........ ..................79
! Wi re lesRem s ot eCon tro l ..... ...............80
Usingthe RemoteSwitch .....80
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HandlingCautions
CameraCare and Storage
(1) The camerais a precisioninstrument. Do not dropit or subjectit to
physicalshock.
(2) Thiscamerais not waterproofand cannotbe usedundenruater. lf the
cameragets reallywet,promptlyconsultyour nearestCanonService
Center.Wipeoff anywaterdroplets witha dry cloth.lf the camerahas d
beenexposedto saltyair,wipewitha well-wrungdampcloth.
(3) Do not leavethe camerain placesproneto excessiveheatsuchas in
a car on a sunnyday. Excessiveheatcan causethe camerato
malfunction.
(4) The cameracontainsprecision electronic
circuitry.Neverattemptto
disassemble the camera.
(5) Useonlya blowerbrushto blowawayduston the lens,eyepiece,
mirror,focusingscreen,andfilmcompartment. Do notcleanthe
camerabodyor lenswitha cleanercontaining an organicsolvent.For
stubborndirt,consultyournearestCanonServiceCenter.
(6) The shuttercurtainsare extremely thin.Useonlya blowerto clean
them.Be carefulnotto blowairtoo forcefully on the shuttercurtains.
The shuttercuftainscan be easilydeformed or damaged. Also,when
' loadingand unloading film,be carefulnotto touchthe shuttercurtains.
(7) Do nottouchthe electricalcontactswithyourfingers.Otherwise
corrosion maydevelopon the contacts, resultingin improper camera
operation.
(8) lf the camerais not to be usedfor an extendedperiod,removethe
battery.Storethe camerain a well-ventilated, cool,dry place.During
the storageperiod,pressthe shutterbuttonto releasethe shuttera
fewtimesoncein a while.
(9) Avoidstoringthe camerain a laboratory, cabinet,etc.,wherecorrosive
chemicals are present.
(10)lf the camerahasnotbeenusedfor an extendedperiodor if the
camerais to be usedfor an imporlantevent,checkthe operationof all
the cameracontrolsor take it to your nearestCanonServiceCenter
for inspection.
(11)Afterdetaching the lensf romthe camera,put on the lenscapsor put
downthe lenswiththe rearend up to avoidscratching the lenssurface
and electricalcontacts.
(12)Evenwhenthe MainSwitchis set to < GF >, a smallamountof power
to the camera'sLCDpanel.However,
is stillsupplied thisdoesnot
affectthe numberof film rollswhichcan be takenwiththe battery.
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HandlingCautions
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LCD Displays
In time,the camera'sLCDpaneldisplayandthe LCDdisplayin the
viewfinder mayfadeand becomedifficult to read.lf thishappens,haveit
replaced(at cost)by a CanonServiceCenter.
At lowtemperatures, the LCDdisplayresponsemay becomeslower.And
at 60'C or highertemperatures,the displaymayblacken.In eithercase,
the displaywillreturnto normalat roomtemperature.
Lithium Batteries
(1) The cameraoperateson two CR123Alithiumbatteries. Checkthe
batterylevelin the followingcases(-+page18):
. Afterreplacingthe batteries.
. Afternot usingthe camerafor an extendedperiod.
. Theshutterstopsworking.
. Thecamerais beingusedin a low-temperature environment.
. Youwillbe shootingan important event.
(2) Beforeinstallingthe batteries,wipethe batterycontactsto removeany
fingerprintsandsmudges. Thisis to preventfaultyconnections and
corrosion.
(3) Neverdisassemble or rechargethe batteries.Also,neverstorea
batteryin high-temperature placesor shortcircuitthe batterycontacts
or tossa batteryintoa fire.
(4) Althoughthe batteriesworkwell evenat lowtemperatures, battery
performance maydeclineslightlyat freezingtemperatures. In sucha
case,keepsparebatterieswarmin a pocket,etc.,and use and warm
the batteriesalternately.
How Low Battery Levels Affect Camera Operation

On the LCDpanel,if the < 0 > iconblinksor it is notdisplayed,
a proper
exposurecan stillbe obtainedas longas the shutterreleases.However,
whenthe batterylevelis low,film advanceand auto rewindmightstop
midwayor notworkat all and < fl > mayblinkon the LCDpanel.Afterthe
batteriesare replacedwithnewones,filmadvancewillbe possibleandfilm
rewindcan resumeby pressingthe < 03! > button.
Contacts
Lens Electrical Contacts
Afterdetachingthe lensfromthe camera,put on the
lenscapsor put downthe lenswiththe rearend up
to avoidscratchingthe lenssurfaceand electrical
contacts.
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QuickStartGuide
Install the batteries. Attach a lens.

Refer to the battery Align the red dots on the
orientationdiagram on the lens and camera and turn
batterychamber cover, the lens as shown by the
and inserttwo CR123A arrow until it snaps in
lithiumbatteriesas place. (+page 20)
shown. (+page 1B)
Load the film. Focus the subject.

Align the edge of the film Aim the focusingpointson
leaderwith the orange the main subjectand press
mark on the camera and the shutter button halfway
close the camera back until to autofocus. (+page 22)
it snaps shut. (+page 23) . Under low-lightor backlit
. The film will then conditions,the built-in
advance to the first flash will pop-up and fire
frame automatically. automatically.(+page 82)
Quick Start Guide
On the lens, set the Turn the Command Dial

focus mode switch to to <O> (Full Auto).
<AF>. Keep pressingthe
(-+page20) Command Dial's lock
buttonwhile turningthe
dial. (-+page 28)
Take the picture. Unload the film.

Pressthe shutterbutton At the end of the roll,the
completely to takethe film rewindsautomatically.
picture.(+page 22) Open the camera back to
remove the film cartridge.
(-+page 25)
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Nomenclatu re ''1 r: ,' :.. ;.; ,.ir.1r 1.iri:r rir.r,,,,,r:j 1i tiu.-..n.t!ur .,.tit ,t.'.-..ri1i'., .::i ., u...i::...,i,.,:it.i.
. The referencepageis indicatedin parentheses.

. The cameracontrolsareindicatedas iconsin brackets<
AF modedial (+pagb 15) Built-inflash (retracted)(-+page82)
Eye Controlswitch AF-assistlight(+page 30)

(+page 15)
X-sync contact
Red-eyereductionlamp /
Hot shoe (+pag e 82, 95, 105)
Self-timerlamp/
Wirelessremotecontrol Dioptricadjustmentknob
operationlamp (+pag e 21)
(+page 30 I 37 / 80)
CommandDiallock
LCD panel releasebutton
(+pag e 12) (+ page 14)
< rXl > Main Dial CommandDial
(-->page16) (+page 14)
Shutterbutton Filmadvance
(+page 22) mode lever
Qarron r- (+page15,37,79)
Strap
eyelet
(-+page 17)
Grip Camera
(battery back lever
chamber) (+pag e 23)
(-+page1B)
Lens releasebutton
(+page 20)
preview
Depth-of-field
button(+page 63)
Focus mode switch (+pag e 20)
Wireless Zoom ring
remotecontrolsensor
(-+pageB0) Focusingring (+page 55)
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Nomenclature
E y e c u p( + p a g e 2 1, 3 8 ) . * > QuickControlDial
(+page 16)
Viewfinder
eyepiece
*Datedisplaypanel(+page 39) . O t Focusingpointselection
key (+page a5)
< F U N C>.
Functionbutton < le.c.Fn> AE lock/
(+page24,31,7
3,76,77,79,84) FE lockI Custom
Functionsettingbutton
( + p a g e 7 1/ B B 1 9 4 )
. @ > Metering
mode button
(+page 56) < E > Focusing
pointselector
F i l mw i n d o w (+pag e 45, 97)
--K ,€)
Remote
o
-.-.\ control
e
O
G= terminal
\Ns= (+page B0)
a Q<< > Midrollrewind

button(-+page 25) G u i d eh o l e
*<
MODE> button(-+page39)
Battery
*< > button(+page 40) chamberlever
SELECT
*< (+page 1B)
> button(+page 40)
SET
Tripodsocket QuickControlDialswitch(+page 16)
* QD Model only
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Nomenclature
LCDPanel
Remotecontrolicon CustomFunctionicon
Shutterspeed(q000 - J0", b"lb ) A p e r t u r e ( 0 0- 9 t )

AE ( dEP)
Depth-of-field Red-eyereductionsetting(0 , r )
ISOfilmspeed(5 - Eq00) Beepersetting(0 , | )
CustomFunctionNo. ([.0t - f] ) AEB amount(0.0 - f.0)
([fft )
Calibration D E Pp o i n t s( l , f )
CustomFunctionsetting(0 s )
Meteringmode C a l i b r a t i oNno . ( t - 5 )
fel Evaluativemetering
fol Partialmetering
f I Centerweighted
averagingmetering
EEE E.E@+
lso-r- ISOfilm speedicon
Red-eye
reduction
icon
--t€ t;-@trE .rll I -ttl Beepericon
I
point
Focusing selection L - J I - .
(Autoi
Manuar)
lltrfrtl lm Et|- Multiple
exposures
icon
Batterylevel(4 levels) : 2 . 1 . O . 11 , 2 +
wr_ compensation
Flashexposure
icon
rrllirlhl
H il -.il. .l
AEB icon
Filmstatus Functionsettingarrow
No film loaded
Filmrewindcompleted Manualfocusicon
Autoloading failed
Exposurelevel F r a m e c o u n t e r (-l l 5 )
(up to +2 stopsin 1/2-stopincrements) M u l t i p l e - e x p o s usreet t i n g( , - 9 )
Exposurecompensation amount
AEB range Self-timer operation(t0 - t )
Flashexposurecompensation amount Wirelessremotecontroloperation
Red-eyereductionlampon ( e- , )
Filmrewindin progress
. The . > > arrowis displayednextto the f unctionbeingset.

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Nomenclature
Viewfi nder Information

Focusingpoints (superimposed) New Lasermattefocusing screen
Eye Control icon
AE lock I FE lock indicator In-focusindicator

x In AF mode:
Flash-readyindicator Lightswhenfocusis achieved,
Insufficientflash warning blinksat2HZwhennotachieved.
(duringFE lock) xIn MF mode:
Lightswhenfocusis achieved
High-speedsync (FP flash) (focusingaid).
indicator
Exposure level
Flash exposurecompensation
indicator
(uptot2 stopsin 1/2-stop
increments)
Exposure compensation amount
Shutterspeed (q800 - f0,, , bulb ) AEBrange
F E L d i s p l a y( F E r) Red-eye reductionlamp-onindicator
C A L d i s p l a y( f f l t - t - 5 , E n d- t - S ) - - - r
D E P p o i n t d i s p l a y G f -p i , t ) display(08 - 9 t)
Aperture
' On pages 12 and 13, all the display items are shown for
explanatorypurposes.
Duringactual operation,only some of the items are displayed.
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Nomenclature
Command Dial
. Thedialis dividedintofourzones.
. Thedialis lockedwhenit is setto <CF>. To releasethe lock,holddown
the CommandDiallockreleasebuttonandturnthe dial.
Command Dial
lock releasebutton
Custom FunctionSet
( )cE
"\ - +-OFF
Vh/
' Full Auto mode
@Basic
- Zone €)Creative
- Zone
Basically,all you do is Pointand Semi-automatic and manualmodes
pressthe shutterbutton. enableyou to take controlof the
camerato obtainthe desiredresult.
E : Full Auto (+Page 28)
P : ProgramAE (+page 58)
Fullyautomaticmodewherethe
cameratakes care of everYthing. Tv : Shutterspeed-prioritY AE
(+page 60)
Programmed lmage Control Zone Av : Aperture-priorityAE
Fullyautomaticmodesfor a particular (+page 62)
subject. M : Manualexposure(+Page 64)
$ : Portraitmode (+Pag e 32) AE (-+Page66)
DEP : DePth-of-field
I : Landscapemode (+Page 33)
$ : Close-upmode (+Page 34) €)Custom FunctionSet
@ : CustomFunction(+page 93)
E : NightScenemode (+Page 36)
@AE : off
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Nomenclature
A F M o d eD i a l
ONE SHOT AF (+page 42)
Al FOCUSAF (+page 44)
Al SERVOAF (+page 43)
Eye Control Switch

Eye ControlOFF
Eye ControlON (+pag e 52)
Calibration(-+page 47)
Film Ad v a n c eM o d e L e ve r
Self-timer/ Remotecontrolmode -l
(+page 80) L- ,$;
Continuous(-+page 79)
tr
rame (+pag e 79)
Single-f
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Conventions Used in this lnstruction Booklet
. In this booklet,the <rxl> icon indicatesthe

MainDial.
E
. The . * > icon is the Quick ControlDial.Turn
the Quick Control Dial switch to < oN > before
using the Quick Control Dial.
. This symbol indicatesthat there is a related
@
Custom Functionthat is describedbriefly.
Detaileddescriptionsare providedin "Custom
Functions"on page 93.
. All the operationsdescribedin this booklet

assume that the Command Dial is not set to
< CE >. Before proceedingwith any operation,
turn the Command Dial to a picture-taking
mode by pressingthe lock button and turning
the dial.
. Page numbers in parentheses(+page I) indicatewhere you can

find more relevantinformation.
. The camera controlicons and markingsused in this booklet
correspondto the actual icons and markingsfound on the camera.
See "Nomenclature"on page 10.
. ln this instructionbooklet,a Canon EF 2$-105mmf/3.5-4.511USM
lens is used for explainingthe procedures.
. The proceduresexplainedin this bookletassume that the Custom
Functionsare set to the default settings.
. T h e ( 6 + ) , ( 6 0 ) , a n d ( 6 t O ) i c o n s i n d i c a t et h a t t h e r e s p e c t i v ef u n c t i o n
remains in effect for 4, 6, and 16 sec. respectivelyafter the button is
released.
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T h i s c h a p t e re x p l a i n st h e t h i n g sy o u
need to know and do before you use ii::ii..ii:
y o u r c a m e r af o r t h e f i r s tt i m e .
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BeforeYouStart
Attaching the Strap

Passthe endof the strapthroughthe
camera's strap eyelet from the bottom.
Thenpassit throughthe strap'sclasps
as shown in the illustration.Pull the
(/ strapto makesureit doesnot slipout
of the clasp.
\ . The eyepiece cover is also attached
to the strap. (+page 38)
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theBatteries
Installing andChecking Level
theBattery
lnstalling the Batteries
CR123A(orDLI23A)batteries.
usestwolithium
Thecamera
Open the battery chamber cover.
. Slide cover releaselever as shown
by the arrow and open the battery
chamber cover.
lnsert the batteries.

. Makesurethe batterycontacts(+
r,fr\$
w
and-) are orientedas shownon the
batterychambercover.
. Do not mixold and newbatteries.
Close the battery chamber cover.

. Pressthe coveruntilit snapsshut.
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l3 For places where CR1 23A batteries may not be easily available,take spare
batterieswith you. Also carry spare batteriesfor extended shooting sessions.
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Installingthe Batteriesand Checkingthe BatteryLevel
Checking the Battery Level

Check the batterylevel after replacingthe batteriesand before using the
camera.
Turn the Command Dial to a

picture-taking mode.
. Keep pressingthe dial's lock release
b u t t o nw h i l e t u r n i n gt h e d i a l .
. T h e c a m e r aw i l l t h e n t u r n o n a n d t h e
L C D p a n e lw i l l d i s p l a yo n e o f t h e
followingbatterylevel icons:
H : Battery level OK.
il : The battery level is low. Keep
Battery Service Life (With 24-ex. rolls)

AmbientTemperature 0% FlashUse 50% Flash Use 100% Flash Use
At 20"C 11 5 ( 1 2 5 )r o l l s 33 (38)rolls 1 7 ( 1 9 )r o l l s
At -20"C 65 (70) rolls 1 9 ( 2 0 )r o l l s I ( 1 0 )r o l l s
. The Battery Service Life table above is based on Canon's testing
c o n d i t i o n s u s i n g a n E F 5 0 m m f 1 1 . 4U S M l e n s a n d n e w b a t t e r i e s .
. Figures in parentheses apply when Eye Control is not used.
0.lf n o t h i n gi s d i s p l a y e do n t h e L C D p a n e l ,t h e b a t t e r i e sm a y h a v e b e e n i n s t a l l e d
incorrectly.Take out the batteriesand installcorrectly.(-+page 18)
. Pressingthe shutter button halfwayfor a prolongedperiod or operatingonly the
autofocuswithouttaking a picturewill still consume batterypower. lt will reduce
the number of rolls that can be taken with the batteries.
E When not using the camera, set the Command Dial to < Gf,D >.
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Mountingand Detachinga Lens
Mounting a Lens
Remove the caps.
. Removethe rear lens cap and the
camera body cap.
Mount the lens.
. Align the red dots on the lens and
camera and turn the lens as shown
by the arrow until it snaps in place.
Red dots
On the lens, set the focus mode
switch to <AF>.
. lf the focus mode switch is set to
< M F > ( o r < M > o n o l d e rl e n s e s ) ,
K*4)
9{**_ J,
autofocuswill not operate and < fMlil >
w i l l b e d i s p l a y e do n t h e L C D P a n e l .
Remove the front lens cap.
Detachingthe Lens
While pressing the lens release
button, turn the lens as shown by
the arrow.
. Whenthe reddot on the lensis at the
top,removethe lens.
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Lll . Keep the removed caps where you will not lose them.
. "AF" stands for Autofocus.
. "MF" (or "M") stands for Manual Focus.
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By adjustingthe diopter,eyeglasswearerswill not need their eyeglassesto
see a sharp viewfinderimage.The camera'sadjustabledioptricrange is
-2.5 to +0.5dpt.
Remove the eyecup.

. While graspingboth sides toward the
bottom of the eyecup,slide it upward
to remove.
ffi
Turn the dioptric adjustment
knob.
. Turnthe knobto the rightor leftuntil
the focusingpointslooksharpin the
viewfinder.
. Thediagramshowsthe knobset at
the standarddiopter(-1 dpt).
Reattachthe eyecup.
stilldoesnot looksharpafteryou turnthe dioptricadjustment

E lf the viewfinder
knob,useoneof the Ed-series lenses(soldseparately).
dioptricadjustment
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HOW the ShUttef BUttgn WOfkS 'ir''"'''"''r'i'i'i:i:rl'1:!ir:ilrrii::::
The EOS camera's shutter button can be depressed halfway or all the way.
There is a click stop at the halfwaypoint.
Pressing the Shutter Button Halfway or Completely

The shutterbuttonworks as describedbelow.
When it is pressed halfway:

. Autofocusingis activated,and when
focus is achieved,the focusingpoint
flashesand the beeper sounds.The
i n - f o c u si n d i c a t o r< O > o n t h e
viewfinder'slower right also lights.
. Also, the shutterspeed and aperture
are set and displayedon the LCD
panel and in the viewfinder.
When it is pressed completely:

. The shutteris releasedto take the f
pictureand the film advancesby one
frame.
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Lll . Camera movementduring the moment of exposure is called camera shake.
Camera shake can cause blurred pictures.To prevent blurred picturesdue to
camera shake:
' Hold the camera steady (see page 26).
. Use the center of your finger to touch the shutter button,grasp the camera
with your entire right hand, then press the shutter button gently.
. lf the AF Mode Dial has been set to . tl*uo >, the in-focusindicator< O > will
not light.
. lf the AF Mode Dial has been set to . $l*uo> and automatic focusing point
selectionis set (+page 45), the focusing point will not flash in red.
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Loading Film
Open the camera back.
. Slide the camera back lever down as
shown by the arrow.
Insert the film cartridge at an
angle as shown in the illustration.
. Set the Command Dial to any setting
except < Cf,D>.
Right
Pull the edge of the film leader to
the orange mark on the camera.
. Hold down the film cartridgewhile
p u l l i n go u t t h e f i l m l e a d e r .
. lf the edge of the film leadergoes
beyond the orange mark, rewind
some of the film back into the
cartridge.
Orange mark
Wrong
Close the camera back.

. After checkingthat the film leader
edge is correctlyalignedwith the
orange mark, close the camera back.
' T h e f i l m w i l l a d v a n c et o f r a m e 1
automatically.
' W h e n t h e i n i t i a fl i l m a d v a n c ee n d s ,
t h e < @ > i c o n a n d f r a m e c o u n t e ro f
u a r e d i s p l a y e do n t h e L C D p a n e l .
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@ Loadingand UnloadingFilm
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0 ln hot and humid environments,do not remove the film packaginguntil you are
ready to load the film
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l-ru.lf the film is not loaded properly,the <@> icon will blink on the LCD panel and
the shutter will not work. Reload the film cartridge properly.
. Infraredfilm cannot be used with this camera.
Checking the Film Speed

The camera reads the film cartridge'sDX code and sets the film speed
automaticallywithin ISO 25 - 5000.
. Set the Command Dial to a CreativeZone mode.
> button and

Press the < FUNC.
move the
the LCD panel.
'The filmspeedwillappearon the
LCDpanel.
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film cartridge is not DX-coded, see "Setting the ISO Film Speed" on page 79.
ff+i C.Fn-3-1can preventthe film speed from being set automaticallywith the DX
code. (-+page 96)
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@ L o a d i n ga n d U n l o a d i n gF i l m
U n l o a d i n gF i l m
A f t e rt h e f i l m ' sl a s t f r a r n ei s e x p o s e d ,t h e c a m e r a r e w i n d st h e f i l m
automatically.
' W h e n t h e f i l m s t a r t st o r e w i n d ,t h e
rso f i l m r e w i n di n d i c a t o ro n t h e L C D
@ panel will flow from rightto left to
.rl)
ET i n d i c a t et h a t t h e f i l m i s r e w i n d i n g .
@ The frame counteralso counts down.
% ' T h e f i l m r e w i n ds t o p s a u t o m a t i c a l l y .
C h e c kt h a t t h e < @ > i c o n o n t h e L C D
p a n e l i s b l i n k i n g t, h e n r e m o v et h e
film cartridge.
Q<< Midroll Rewind

T o r e w i n dt h e f i l m i n m i d r o l l ,f o l l o wt h e p r o c e d u r eb e l o w .
Press the q O<<> button.

' T h e f i l m w i l l s t a r t r e w i n d i n gT
. he
subsequentoperationwill then be the
s a m e a s n o r m a lf i l m r e w i n d .
Take out the film cartridge.
. C h e c kt h a t t h e < @ > i c o n o n t h e L C D
p a n e l i s b l i n k i n g t, h e n r e m o v et h e
film cartridge.
;@i Ouringfilm rewind,pressingthe < Q<< > button toggles between high-speedand
low-speed(silent)rewind.
6fjil Custom FunctionC.Fn-1 can alter the rewind speed. (-+page 96)
GTlit Normally,the entire film leader is rewound insidethe film cartridge.Custom
F u n c t i o nC . F n - 2 - 1c a n l e a v e o u t t h e f i l m l e a d e ra f t e rf i l m r e w i n d .( - + p a g e9 6 )
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Holdingthe Camera
T o a v o i dt a k i n gb l u r r e dp i c t u r e s ,h o l d t h e c a m e r as t e a d yt o m i n i m i z e
c a m e r as h a k e .
Horizontalshooting Verticalshooting
. F i r m l yg r a s p t h e c a m e r ag r i p w i t h y o u r r i g h th a n d , a n d p r e s sy o u r r i g h t
elbow lightlyagainstyour body.
. Hold the lens at the bottomwith your left hand.
. Press the camera againstyour face and look throughthe viewfinder.
. To maintaina stable stance,place one foot in front of the other insteadof
l i n i n gu p b o t h f e e t .
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LIJ The camera automaticallysenses whether it is in the horizontalor vertical
position.When you switch between the horizontaland verticalorientations,the
detectionmechanisminsidethe camera will make a small sound.
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F o r q u i c k a n d e a s y p i c t u r e - t a k i n gt h, i s
s e c t i o nd e s c r i b e st h e C o m m a n d D i a l ' s
Basic Zone modes: < E ), ( tDr, < -^^>,
< V > , . h ( . > ,a n d < E > . T h e s e m o d e s
set all the camera settingsautomatically.
A l l y o u d o i s p o i n tt h e c a m e r aa n d p r e s s
the shutterbutton.
Also, these modes overridethe
c a m e r a ' g4 r x t ) , ( * t , a n d A F M o d e
dials,film advance mode lever (except
. N ) E > ) , a n d b u t t o n s( e x c e p t< F U N C . > ,
a @<<>, and the shutterbutton).This is
to preventspoiledshots caused by
accidentaloperationof camera controls.
FullyAutomaticShooting
. In the Basic Zone modes except

 and . (. >, the built-inflash
pops up and fires automatically
u n d e rl o w - l i g h o
t r b a c k l i tc o n d i t i o n s .
(+page 82)
. The settingsautomaticallyset by
the Basic Zone modes are shown in
the "FeatureAvailabilityTable" on
page 100.
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C] Full Auto Mode
All youdo is pointthe cameraand pressthe shutterbutton.Everything
is
automatic so it is easyto photograph
anysubject.Withsevenfocusing
pointsto focusthe subject,anyonecanjustpointandshoot.
Turn the Command Dial to <E>.

'This automaticallysets the AF mode
l"'[ to <ArFocus>, the film advance mode

t o < E > ( s i n g l e - f r a m seh o o t i n g ) a
, nd
\o'r
\tr
the metering mode to < fel >.
\V
Aim the focusing points on the

subject.
' T h e m a i n s u b j e c t ,d s d e t e r m i n e db y
the cam era,will be focused by one of
the focusingpoints.
. To focus a subject not covered by
any of the focusingpoints,see
"FocusingOff-CenterSubjects"on
page 54.
AF Frame
Press the shutter button halfway

to focus.
' W h e n f o c u s i s a c h i e v e d ,t h e f o c u s i n g
point which achievedfocus will flash
i n r e d , t h e b e e p e rw i l l s o u n d ,a n d t h e
i n - f o c u si n d i c a t o r< O > i n t h e
v i e w f i n d e r ' sl o w e r r i g h tw i l l l i g h t .
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E FullAutoMode
Check the exposure setting.

'The shutterspeedandaperturewill
be set automatically
anddisplayed in
theviewfinderandon the LCDpanel.
Take the picture.

. Composethe shotandpressthe
shutterbuttoncompletely.
l--=
4r . When focus is achieved, the autofocus and auto exposure setting will also be
locked.
. lf the in-focusindicator< O > blinks,the picture cannot be taken. (-+pages 55)
. Out of the seven focusing points,the one coveringthe closest subject is
selected automaticallyto achieve focus.
. Multiplefocusingpoints may light simultaneously.This indicatesthat these
focusingpoints have all achievedfocus.
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E F u l lA u t o M o d e
Automatic Firing of the Built-in Flash

In the Basic Zone modes (except <l> and.K>), t h e b u i l t - i nf l a s h p o p s
up and fires automatically under low-light or backlit conditions. (To retract
the flash head, push it down by hand.)
()
't the built-inflash's automaticpop-up action is obstructedaccidentally,the < 0 >
icon will blink on the LCD panel as a warning. lf this happens,press the shutter
button halfwayto returnthe camera to normal operation.
E Also read the cautionsfor using the built-inflash on pages 82.
;@. lt you do not want the built-inflash to fire, use the (ProgramAE) mode.
(-+page 58)
AF-Assistwith the Built-in Flash

U n d e r l o w - l i g h ct o n d i t i o n st,h e b u i l t - i nf l a s h f i r e s a b r i e fb u r s to f f l a s h e s
when you press the shutterbutton halfway.This is to illuminatethe subject
(AF assist light)to enable easier autofocusing.
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L u . T h e A F - a s s i s lt i g h td o e s n o t f u n c t i o ni n t h e and <t.t modes.
. The built-inflash's AF-assistIight is effectiveup to about 4 meters.
. In a CreativeZone mode, lift up the flash head and the AF-assistlight will be
emittedwhen necessary.
. When an EOS-dedicatedSpeedliteis attachedto the camera, the Speedlite's
b u i l t - i nA F - a s s i s tl a m p w i l l l i g h t .
@ Using Red-eyeReduction
When flash is used in a low-lightenvironment,the subject'seyes may "
come out red in the photograph."Red eye" happenswhen the lightfrom the
flash reflectsoff the retina of the eyes.
The camera'sred-eyereductionfeatureturns on the red-eyereduction r
lamp to shine a gentle light into the subject'seyes to narrowthe pupil
diameteror iris.A smallerpupil reducesthe chancesof red eye from
occurring.Red-eyereductioncan be set in any picture-takingmode except
<l> and.(.>.
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O FullAutoMode
Move the
icon on the LCD panel.
. Lookat the LCDpanelandpressthe
< FUNC.> buttonto movethe arrow.
( 6 0I
Turn the <r:l\> dial to set " I " on

the LCD panel.
. To cancelred-eyereduction, set" n"
o n t h e L C Dp a n e l .
. Pressthe shutterbuttonhalfwayto
returnto normalcameraoperation.
a
W h e n r e d - e y er e d u c t i o ni s e n a b l e d ,
t h e r e d - e y er e d u c t i o nl a m p - o n
i n d i c a t o rw i l l b e d i s p l a y e di n t h e
v i e w f i n d e ra n d o n t h e L C D p a n e l
when you press the shutterbutton
R e d - e y er e d u c t i o n h a l f w a ya n d t h e l a m p l i g h t s .
l a m p - o ni n d i c a t o r
t=
Lll . Red-eye reductionwill not work unless the subject looks at the red-eye
r e d u c t i o nl a m p .T e l l t h e s u b j e c tt o l o o k a t t h e l a m p .
. For maximum effectiveness,take the pictureafter the red-eye reductionlamp
t u r n s o f f ( a f t e r1 . 5 s e c . ) .
. You can take a picture even while the red-eye reductionlamp is lit.
. The effectivenessof red-eye reductionvaries dependingon the subject.
->{-
-W'To further increasethe effectivenessof red-eye reduction,go to a brighter
e n v i r o n m e n ot r m o v e c l o s e rt o t h e s u b j e c t .
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S PortraitMode
This mode blurs the backgroundto make the
human subjectstand out.
Turn the Command Dial to < $D>.

. The picture-takingprocedureis the
l"'[ same as with the < Cl > Full Auto

mode on page 28.
\o'\
\tr to < I'St >, the film advance mode to
\V q E J > , a n d t h e m e t e r i n gm o d e t o
< fel >.
;@:-. Background blur is most effective when the subject fills the frame from the
waist up. Also, the further away the subject is from the background,the more
blurredthe backgroundwill become.
. Using a telephotolens also increasesbackgroundblur. lf you have a zoom
lens, use the longestfocal length. (For example, a23-105mm zoom lens set to
1 0 5m m . )
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I LandscapeMode
T h i s i s f o r s w e e p i n gs c e n e r y , n i g h t
scenes,etc.
Turn the Command Dial to < -^^>.

l"'[ same as with the < O > Full Auto

mode on page 28.
\o"\
\tr to < st'St>, the film advance mode to
\V < E t ( s i n g l e - f r a m seh o o t i n g ) a
, nd
the metering mode to < [o] >.
0 ,t the shutterspeed display blinks,the shutterspeed may be too slow and a

blurredpicture may result due to camera shake. Uslng a tripod is recommended.
(The shutterspeed will still blink even while a tripod is used.)
E The built-inflash will not fire in this mode even while it is popped up.
;tF
Uring a wide-anglelens will further enhance the depth and breadth of the
picture.lf you have a zoom lens, use the shortestfocal length. (For example,a
29-105mmzoom lens set to 28 mm.)
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,il,Close-upMode
Use this mode to take close-upshots
of flowers, insects,etc.
Turn the Command Dial to <{Z>.

l"'f same as with the < E > Full Auto

mode on page 28.
\=,\
la to < 9,Sr>, the film advance mode to
\V
< El> (single-frameshooting),and
the meteringmode to < fel >.
)@i . As much as possible, focus the subject at the lens' closest focusing distance.
. lf you have a zoom lens, use the maximum focal length to obtain a larger
magnification.
. For better close-ups, an EOS-dedicatedmacro lens and Macro Ring Lite MR-
14EX (both sold separately)are recommended.
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\sports Mode' irj:ti:r.;.'if:;ll.iiijir:,,iiji:,iil.;i.,,j::,r.,;itli:r;.iir:r1i.lt;1i1r;,1111ir,1rl.i1;;l.il:lr..ii
l:ti1.'triil:liifj1lH#idittitii$ij:
This is for sports and fast-moving

subjectswhen you want to freeze the
a c t i o no n f i l m .
Turn the Command Dial to < <, >.

l"'[ same as with the < E > Full Auto

mode on page 28.
\o"\ 'This automaticallysets the AF mode
\tr to < tl*uo >, the film advance mode to
\V
<EJJ>,and the meteringmode to
< fel >.
. T h e i n - f o c u si n d i c a t o rw i l l n o t l i g h t
even when focus is achieved.
0 the shutterspeed display blinks,the shutterspeed may be too slow and a

"
blurred picturemay result due to camera shake. Using a tripod is recommended.
(The shutterspeed will still blink even while a tripod is used.)
E The built-inflash will not fire in this mode even while it is popped up.
;@: .
Using ISO 400 or faster film is recommended.
. For sports photography,a lens with a focal length of 200 mm or 300 mm is
recommended.
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Ei NightSceneMode
This mode is for taking picturesof
people at twilightor at night.
The flash illuminatesthe subject
while a slow sync speed obtainsa
natural-looking exposureof the
background.
Turn the Command Dial to <Ei>.

l"'[ same as with the < E > Full Auto

mode on page 28.
\o"\
\tr to < st'St>, the film advance mode to
\V < E t ( s i n g l e - f r a m seh o o t i n g ) a
, nd
the meteringmode to < fel >.
() fo prevent
camera shake, using a tripod is recommended.
E . lf you want to photographonly a night scene (withoutpeople),use the 

mode instead.
. Tell the subject to keep still even after the flash fires.
. lf you use the self-timerin this mode, the red-eye reductionlamp will flash
when the exposure is completed.
. The <El> mode can be used even while an EOS-dedicatedSpeedliteis
attached to the camera.
. l f t h e . E i t m o d e i s s e t i n d a y l i g h t ,i t w i l l f u n c t i o ni n t h e s a m e w a y a s t h e < E >
mode.
\Z\/
'V' Using ISO 400 or faster film is recommended.
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'$i Usingthe Self-timer
The self-timeris for when you want to be in the picture.lt can be used in
Basic Zone and CreativeZone modes. You s h o u l da l s o u s e a t r i p o d .
Set the film advance mode lever

to < N)E>.
' The . i t icon will be displayedon the
LCD panel.
Take the picture.
same as with the < E > Full Auto
mode on page 28.
'When you press the shutterbutton
c o m p l e t e l yt,h e b e e p e rw i l l s o u n d ,
the red-eyereductionlamp will flash,
a n d t h e s h u t t e rw i l l b e r e l e a s e d1 0
sec. later.
Duringthe first 8 seconds,the beeper
beeps slowly and the red-eye
reductionlamp flashes.
D u r i n gt h e f i n a l2 s e c o n d s ,t h e
beeper beeps faster and the red-eye
reductionlamp stays lit.
' Duringthe self-timeroperation,the
self-timerdisplayon the LCD panel
counts down in seconds untilthe
pictureis taken.
. To cancel the self-timerafter it starts,
set the film advance mode lever to
< E > (single-frameshooting)or < EJJ>.
() Oo not stand right in front of the camera when you press the shutter button to
start the self-timer.Doing so will throw off the focus.
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SE Using the Self-timer
E . The self-timerbeeper can be silenced. See page 77.

. lf you start the self-timerwithout looking through the viewfinder,stray light may
enter the eyepiece and affect the exposure. To prevent this, attach the
eyepiece cover on the eyepiece before pressing the shutter button.
. lf you use Eye Controlwith the self-timer,keep lookingthrough the viewfinder
when you press the shutter button completely to start the self-timer.
. When using the self-timerto take a picture of only youiself, first lock the focus
(+page 54) on an object at the same distance where you will be in the picture.
. With Remote Controller RC-1 or Remote Switch RS-60E3 (both sold
separately),you can press the shutter button at a remote distance. (-+page B0)
Using the EyepieceGover

When taking a picturewhile your eye is not coveringthe eyepiece(during
self-timeror remote-controloperation),cover the eyepiecewith the
eyepiececover.This is to preventstray lightfrom enteringthe eyepiece
and affectingthe exposure.
Remove the eyecup from the

eyepiece.
. Graspbothsidesof the eyecupand
slideit up to remove.
Slip the eyepiece cover onto the

eyepiece.
. The eyepiececovercan be foundon
the camerastrap.
3B
theDateorTime(ODModelonly)
lmprinting
The camera has a quartz date
featurewhich maintainsan automatic
cafendar up to the year 2019. lt can
imprintthe date or time on the
photographas shown in the left
photo.The imprintingcan also be
disabledso nothingis imprinted.
The date or time can be imprintedin
any picture-takingmode.
The date or time is imprintedon the
lower right corner of the photograph.
Press the <MoDE>button.

' Eachtimethe buttonis pressed,the
formatchangesin the
imprinting
following
sequenceas shownon the
quarlzdatedisplaypanel:
M -
't-t t't t lt
Year, month,day ,trt t, t
:1t_t
I (2000Dec.24)
J 't,
I at-.t tr-
Day,hour,minute ,:'i ii1i'i't (24th 16:45)
J
Hyphens (Blank)
J M - -t
|
-n
'-it ' t - t l ' l
M o n t h ,d a y , year ;f f i)i-i (Dec.24,2000)
J 't, M -
I t't'ti ttit
Day,month,
year ,:'i i,: ;j;j (24 Dec.2000)
. < lw> is displayedabove the month.

. The < r > bar above the last two digits is the imprintindicator.lt blinks
to indicatethat the date or time is being imprintedwhen the pictureis
taken.
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t h e D a t e o r T i m e ( O D M o d e lo n l y )
lmprinting
Settingthe Date and Time

T o s e t t h e d a t e o r t i m e , f o l l o wt h e p r o c e d u r eb e l o w .
Select the date or time display.

. Pressthe <MoDr>button.
Select the digit to be set.

. Pressthe < SELECT > buttonuntilthe
d i g i tb l i n k s .
Set the correct number.

. Keeppressing the <sET>
buttonuntil
the correctnumberappears.
Finalizethe setting.
. Keeppressing > button
the < SELEcT
untin
l o d i g i t sb l i n k .
Replacingthe Quartz Date Back's Battery

When the date/timeon the imprintedphotographlooks faded, replacethe
CR2O25lithium battery as follows. Battery life is about 3 years.
Removethe batterychambercover.
. Openthe camerabackand loosen
the screwas shownin the illustration.
Take out the battery.
Insert a new battery.

. The battery'spositivecontact(+)
mustfaceup.
Reattachthe batterychambercover.
. Setthe correctdateandtime.
The viewfinderhas seven focusing
points.You can selectthe focusingpoint
E
closest to the subject to make it easier
DD tr [[
and fasterto compose the picture.You
E
can also selectthe AF mode to suit the
subjector shootingconditions.
The evaluative,partial,and
toltaltl centerweightedaveragingmetering
modes are provided.Set the metering
mode to suit shootingconditionsand
obtain the desiredexposure.
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SeleCting the AF MOde i'j,i,:iiiiffir ,,,i:.,ii:ir,iir
iii'r, r:iil i'ii,ff:ff;1:''
DifferentAF modes have differentAF operationcharacteristics. The

camera providesthree AF modes: One-ShotAF for stillsubjects,Al Servo
AF for moving subjects,and Al Focus AF for still and moving subjects.
Selectthe AF mode that suits the subject.
. The AF mode can be set only in the CreativeZone modes.
Set the lens focus mode switch to

<AF>.
Set the camera to a Creative Zone

mode.
. Turnthe CommandDialto selectthe
desiredCreativeZonemode.
Turn the AF mode dial to select

the AF mode.
One-ShotAF for Still Subjects
In-focusindicator
Focusingpoints
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S e l e c t i n gt h e A F M o d e

to start the AF operation. Focus
will then be achieved once.
' T h e f o c u s i n gp o i n tw h i c h a c h i e v e s
focus flashesbrieflyand the in-focus
i n d i c a t o<
r O> lights.
. With evaluativemetering,the exposure
setting(shutterspeed and aperture)is
set when focus is achieved.The
exposuresettingand focus are locked
while you keep pressingthe shutter
button halfway.You can then
recomposethe shot while maintaining
the lock. (-+page 54)
t=
Llj lf focus cannot be achieved,the in-focusindicator< O > in the viewfinderwill ffi
blink. In this condition,you cannot take a pictureeven when you press the
shutterbutton completely.Recomposethe shot and focus again. See also
"When AutofocusFails"on page 55.
Al Servo AF for Moving Subjects

The camera focuses continuously
while you keep pressing the
shutter button halfway.
. This AF mode suits moving subjects
when the focusingdistancekeeps
c h a n gni g .
' With predictiveAF (-+page 44), the
camera can also focus track a
subjectwhich steadilyapproachesor
retreatsfrom the camera.
' The exposuresettingis set when the
pictureis taken.
t=]
L t l ' I n t h i s m o d e , t h e i n - f o c u si n d i c a t o rd o e s n o t l i g h ta n d t h e b e e p e rd o e s n o t
sound even when focus is achieved.
' l f t h e i n - f o c u si n d i c a t o rb l i n k s ,i t m e a n s t h a t f o c u s h a s n o t b e e n a c h i e v e o .
. The focus cannot be locked. (-+page 54)
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* About Predictive AF
lf the subject approachesor retreatsfrom the camera at a constant rate,
the camera tracks the subject and predictsthe focusing distance
immediatelybeforethe pictureis taken. lt thus predictsthe distancewhere
the subjectwill be at the moment of exposure.This is for obtaininga more
accuratefocus.
. In the automaticfocusingpoint selectionmode (+page 45),the camera
first uses the centerfocusingpoint to focus. lf the subjectlater moves
away from the center focusingpoint,focus trackingcontinuesas long as
the subjectis covered by anotherfocusingpoint.The activefocusing
point does not flash.
. In the manualfocusingpoint selectionmode (+page 45),the focusing
pointthat flashes in red is used for predictiveAF.
. When you select the focusing point wilh Eye Control (+page 47), Eye
Control Servo AF takes effect.As long as the moving subject is covered
by a focusingpoint,predictiveAF continuesas you keep lookingat the
subject.
youcan lockthe focusmomentarily

G fil WithC.Fn-4-2, by pressing
the <)f.c.Fn>
buttonevenwhileAl ServoAF is in effect.(+page 96)
Al Focus AF for Still and Moving Subjects

The AF mode changes
automaticallyto suit the subject.
' lf the subjectfocusedin the One-
ShotAF modestartsto move,the
cameradetectsthe subject
movement andswitches
automatically to Al ServoAF to
continuetrackingthe subject.
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fffi Selectinga FocusingPoint
The focusingpoint achievesfocus over the part it covers.You can select
t h e f o c u s i n gp o i n t i n o n e o f t h r e e w a y s : A u t o m a t i cs e l e c t i o n m
, anual
s e l e c t i o na, n d E y e C o n t r o l .
. fn CreativeZone modes, you can switch betweenautomaticand manual
f o c u s i n gp o i n ts e l e c t i o n .
. You can use Eye Controlto selecta focusingpoint in any picture-taking
m o d e e x c e p t< E t ( F u l lA u t o ) .
Automatic Focusing Point Selection

The camera selectsone of the seven focusingpointsautomatically.
Manual Focusing Point Selection

S e l e c to n e o f t h e s e v e n f o c u s i n gp o i n t sm a n u a l l y .
Eye Control (+page 47 - 53)

Selectone of the seven focusingpoints by lookingat it.
Focusing Point SelectionMethod

P r e s st h e < E > b u t t o n . ( O O )
' Thefocusingpointcurrently selected
lightsin red.
Select the desired focusing point.

. Look at the viewfinderor LCD panel
a n d p r e s st h e < O t k e y .
@ ' P r e s st h e < O t k e y s o n t h e l e f t ,
right,top, or bottom to selectthe left,
right,top, or bottom focusingpoint
respectively.
. Pressthe shutterbutton halfwayto
focus with the selectedfocusing
point.
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E S e l e c t i n ga F o c u s i n gP o i n t
Automatic Focusing Point Selection

Lightup all the focusingpointsin red.
. Pressthe key untilthe focusingpoint
goesbeyondthe outer-most
selection
E
focusingpoint.
[0 ! 0[
E
Manual Focusing Point Selection

Light up the desired focusing
point in red.
. The illustration
belowshowsthe .Ot
E
path.
key'sfocusingpointselection
00 D ID
E
The center focusing point is

selected.
Sets automatic selection
. When you press the < E > buttonto

switch from automaticfocusingpoint
selectionto manualfocusingpoint
selection,the selectionwill start with
the centerfocusingpoint.
fflil C.Fn-10-1 candisablethe in-focusflashingof the focusingpoint.(-+page97)
fffi'l C.Fn-1 1-1enablesyouto selecta focusingpointdirectlywiththe <Ot keys
withouthavingto pressthe < E t buttonf irst.(+page 97)
@ C.Fn-11-2 enablesyouto selecta focusing pointwiththe <rX\> and< ffi t
dialsinsteadof the .O> keys.(-+page97)
Gm C.Fn-12-1 enablesyouto switchto thecenterfocusing pointwiththe < E>
bqtton.(-+page 97\
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CAL Eye COntfOl CalibfatiOn
With Eye Control,the camera detectswhich focusingpoint your eye is

lookingat. That focusingpoint is then selectedand used to focus the subject.
You can use Eye Controlwhile holdingthe camera horizontallyor vertically.
Calibration Procedure
Before using Eye Control,you must calibratethe camera so that it can
correctlydetectthe movementsof your eye lookingthroughthe eyepiece.
You calibratethe camera by lookingat a blinkingfocusingpoint in the
viewfinderand then pressingthe shutterbutton.You do this while holding
the camera horizontallyand again while holdingthe camera vertically.The
horizontaland verticalcalibrationsettingsare saved under the same
calibrationregistrationnumber (CAL No.).
Five CAL No.'s are availableto save differentcalibrationsettingssuitedfor
differentusers or conditions.
. To maximize the calibration precision, read "Eye Control Calibration
and Operation Tips" on page 50.
. Beforestarting,completeany necessarydioptricadjustment.(+page 21)
f
. Duringthe calibrationprocedure,do not take your eye off the eyepiece.
x "GAL" stands for calibration.
Set the Eye Control switch to

< cAL>.
, "I.frL"and the CAL No. are displayed
on the LCD panel.
lf the number blinks,it means that no
calibrationsettingshave been saved
underthat number.lf the number is
displayedwithoutblinking,it means
that previouscalibrationsettingshave
been registeredunder that CAL No.
Select a blinking CAL No.
. Turn the <rA\> dial to selecta
number.
. l f t h e r e i s n o b l i n k i n gC A L N o . , s e e
"DeletingEye ControlCalibration
Settings"on page 51 .
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CAL Eye ControlCalibration
Hold the camerahorizontallyand

look at the viewfinder.
Keep looking at the blinking
focusing point in the viewfinder
trt
and press the shutter button.
t t
\ ,/
\ t , z r l l
. Theright-most focusingpointwillblink
[D tr u -' ur '- . - -
first.Whilelookingat theblinking
E focusing point,presstheshutterbutton.
. Duringthiscalibration procedure,
pressingthe shutterbutton
completely willnottakea picture.
'When youpressthe shutterbutton,
thefocusingpointwillstopblinking
andstaylitandthe beeperwillsound.
. Keeplookingat the focusingpoint
untilthe beepersounds.
. lf the beeperhasbeendisabled
(+page 77),it willnotsoundduring
thiscalibration procedure.
Let go of the shutter button.
Repeat steps and .

' Do the samestepsfor focusing
points@ to @ whichwillblinkin turn.
( 2 : , , 1t
'-'-
! -[
/l\
n
Check the viewfinder display.

' W h e n t h e c a l i b r a t i o ni s c o m p l e t e d ,
t h e C A L N o . w i l l s t o p b l i n k i n ga n d
" E n d" w i l l b e d i s p l a y e d .
. lf you take too long duringthe
c a l i b r a t i o np r o c e d u r ea n d t h e b l i n k i n g
focusingpoint turns off, press the
shutter button and start from step
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CAL EyeControlCalibration
Pressthe shutterbutton completely.

. Usethe sameCALNo.anddo the
procedure
calibration whileholding
the cameravertically.
Hold the camera vertically and
look at the viewfinder.
While looking at the blinking
focusing point, press the shutter
/- \ button,
EI
'a?,
. Followsteps to
E]
' Do the samestepsfor focusing
f-g-,D. .-t t,_r - ,[t-, -, @ points@ to @ whichwillblinkin turn.
/l\ /l\ . Whenyou holdthe cameravertically,
E whetherthe cameragripis towardthe
E
/;\ topor bottom,thetopfocusing pointin
ib, theviewfinder
willstartblinking
first.

<cD >.
'This completes
thecalibration
procedure,andyoucan nowuse Eye
Control(-+page52) to takepictures.
tE
rt lf the camera does not detect your eye movement properlyduring the
c a l i b r a t i o nt,h e b e e p e rw i l l s o u n d a n d t h e C A L N o . w i l l b l i n ko n t h e L C D p a n e l .
In such a case, press the shutter button and start from step 'i1.
l=l
Lu . lf you do the calibrationprocedureonly for the horizontalorientation,Eye
Controlduring verticalpicture-takingmight not be so accurate.Be sure to also
completethe calibrationprocedurefor the verticalorientation.
. lf you are unable to complete the calibrationprocedureproperly,see "Eye
Control Calibrationand OperationTips" on page 50 and try again.
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Eye Control Calibrationand Operation Tips

. Hold the camera as you always do while lookingthroughthe viewfinder. '
. Look throughthe viewfinderso you can see all four cornersof the
v i e w fi n d e r .
. A v o i d s q u i n t i n go r b l i n k i n gy o u r e y e.
.
. W h e n u s i n g E y e C o n t r o l ,l o o k t h r o u g ht h e e y e p i e c ei n t h e s a m e w a y y o u
d i d d u r i n gt h e c a l i b r a t i o n .
. D u r i n gt h e c a l i b r a t i o np r o c e d u r e k, e e p l o o k i n g( w i t h o u tm o v i n gy o u r e y e )
a t t h e b l i n k i n gf o c u s i n gp o i n t u n t i li t l i g h t sa n d t h e b e e p e rs o u n d s .
. Keep both eyes open while lookingthroughthe viewfinder.
. lf you wear eyeglasses,wear them properlywithout havingthem slide
downyour nose.
Eye Controlcalibrationand operationmight not be possiblein the following

CASES:
. When you wear bifocaleyeglassesor hard contactlenses.
. You wear mirror-typesunglassesor other specially-coated glasses.
. Your eye is too far away from the eyepiecedue to eyeglasses,etc.
. Your eye is too close to the viewfinder.
Intelligent Eye Control

You can repeatthe calibrationprocedureunder differentconditionssuch as
when you are outdoors,indoors,or at night.The camera can save these
a d d i t i o n acl a l i b r a t i o ns e t t i n g su n d e rt h e s a m e C A L N o . B y a c c u m u l a t i n g
more calibrationsettings,the camera can providemore preciseEye
Control.
0 f*o or moreusersmustnotsharethe sameCAL No. Eachusershouldhave

hisor herownCALNo. lf necessary,
deletethe calibration
settingssavedunder
anotherCAL No.to storeanotheruser'scalibration (-+page51)
settings.
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Deleting Eye Gontrol Calibration Settings

lf you want to save new calibrationsettingsunder a CAL No. that already
has calibrationsettings,follow the procedurebelow to first delete the
previouscalibrationsettings.You can then do the calibrationprocedure
and save the new calibrationsettingsunder that CAL No.

< cAL>.
Select the CAL No. whose

calibrationsettings are to be
f
deleted.
. Selecta non-blinking
CALNo.
Press the <lG.c.Fn>button and

< E> button simultaneously.
'The CALNo.willstartblinkingto
indicate
thatthe calibration
settings
havebeendeleted.
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CD UsingEyeGontrol
With Eye Control,you can selecta focusingpointjust by lookingat it in the
viewfinder.
. Eye Controlcan be used in all picture-takingmodes except < E > (Full
Auto).
. In the < E > (FullAuto) mode, Eye Controlinformationis also added to
the automaticfocusingpoint selectionprogramfor more precise
automaticfocusingpoint selection.

< cAL>.
Turn the </x\> dial to select your

CAL No.
. Selecta CAL No.thatdoesnotblink.
A non-blinkingCALNo.indicates that
it alreadyhascalibration
settings.

<eD >.
Select a picture-takingmode.
. Turnthe CommandDialto selectthe
desiredpicture-taking
mode.
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+D UsingEyeControl
Keep looking at the focusing

point you want to select and
press the shutter button halfway.
. The< D > iconlightsin the
viewfinder.
. Theselectedfocusingpointlights
andachieves focus.
Take the picture.
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Lll . lf the camera fails to detect which focusing point you are looking at, the < E >
icon in the viewfinderwill blink and automaticfocusing point selectionwill take I
effect. (-+page 46)
. lf Eye Controldoes not work well, check if you are using the correct CAL No.
and see "Eye Control Calibrationand OperationTips" on page 50. ff
Eye Control Servo AF
WhenyouuseEyeControl
intheAl ServoAFmode(orAl FocusAFsetto
Al Servo AF), you can focus a moving subjectcontinuouslyjust by looking
at it. This is called Eye ControlServo AF.
lf the subject you focused with Eye Control starts moving, you can focus
continuouslyby pressingthe shutterbutton halfwayand lookingat the next
focusingpoint the subjectmoves to.
Turning Off Eye Control

W h e n y o u t u r n o f f t h e E y e C o n t r o ls w i t c h , y o uc a n u s e a u t o m a t i co r
m a n u a lf o c u s i n gp o i n ts e l e c t i o n( + p a g e 4 5 ) .
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FocusingOff-CenterSubiects
lf you want to focus an off-centersubject not covered by any of the
focusingpoints,use focus lock as describedbelow.
. Focus lock works only in the . 9fft > AF mode. (+pag e 42)
Select the desired focusing point.

(+page 45)
Focus the subject.

. Aimthefocusing pointon the subject,
thenpressthe shutterbuttonhalfway.
Keep pressing the shutter button

halfway and recompose the
picture as desired.
Take the picture.
E Focus lock also works in the Basic Zonemodes (except<R-t). Just skip step .,
above.
-@.Wt',"n focus is achieved,AE lock will also take effect at the active focusing point.
Using the < I'St > and . fel > (evaluativemetering)modes are recommended.
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When Autofocus Fails :1; ::: :;:;,:
The camera has a high-precisionAF system which can focus almost all
subjects.However,it can fail to achievefocus (the in-focusindicatorblinks)
the subjectslistedbelow.
Difficult Subjects for Autofocusing

' L o w - c o n t r a s ts u b j e c t s .E x a m p l e :B l u e s k y , f l a t s u r f a c ew i t h a s o l i dc o l o r .
. Subjectsin very low light.
' Extremelybacklitor reflectivesubjects.Example:Automobilewith a
h i g h l yr e fl e c t i v ef i n i s h .
' Overlappingnear and far objects.Example:Animal behind bars in a cage.
I n s u c h c a s e s ,u s e o n e o f t h e f o l l o w i n gm e t h o d st o f o c u s .
(1) Focus lock an object at the same distanceas the subjectand
recompose.
( 2 )S e t t h e l e n s f o c u s m o d e s w i t c ht o < M F > o r < M > a n d f o c u s m a n u a l l ya s
e x p l a i n e db e l o w .
E lf focuscannotbe achievedevenwiththe EOS-dedicated Speedlite's

AF-assist
ff
light,selectthe centerfocusingpointinsteadof an off-center
focusingpoint.
IMEManual Focusing
Set the lens focus mode switch to
<MF> (or <M> on older lenses).
' The < fMlil
> iconwillbe displayedon
the LCDpanel.
Focus the subject.

. Turnthe lensfocusing ringuntilthe
subjectis in focusin the viewfinder.
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Lll lf you focus manuallywhile you hold down the shutter button halfway,the
focusingpoint(s)achievingfocus will flash in the viewfinderand the in-focus
i n d i c a t o r< ( D> w i l l a l s o l i g h t .
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tol MeteringMode
The camera has three meteringmodes: Evaluative,partial,and
centerweightedaveragingmetering.Use the meteringmode most suited
for the subjector situation.
. The meteringmode can be selectedin the CreativeZone modes.
',.,1,,
Prgss the < @ > button. ( 66 )
1,,
:':''::i:,:i.:
ilffiM
Select thg metgring mode.
. Look at the LCD panel and turn the
,.,,,,r',,,..,
<rxr> dial untilthe desiredmetering
mode's icon appears.
1-[el- fo]- tl-f

[e] Evaluativemetering
This is suitedfor mostpicture-taking
conditionsincluding
backlitsubjects.The viewfindercoverageis dividedinto
35 meteringzones and evaluativemeteringis linkedto
the sevenfocusingpoints.The camerasensesthe
subject'spositionand brightness, the background,the
existinglight,backlighting,
and otherlightingconditions
to set a suitableexposurefor the subject.
. Duringmanualfocusing,evaluativemeteringis linked
onlyto the centerfocusingpoint.
[o] Partial metering
This is effective for backlit subjects. An area
coveringabout 10% of the viewfinderscreen at the
center is used for metering.
tl Centerweighted
averaging
metering
The meteringis weighted at the center and then
averagedfor the entire scene.
Gm Partialmeteringand FE lock can be linked to the active focusing point. (See

p a g e 9 7 t o r C . F n - B - 1. )
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T h e C o m m a n d D i a l ' sC r e a t i v eZ o n e
modes give you more controlover the
camera. You can set the shutterspeed
andlor apertureto obtain the result you
'Y^)'ii) want. This chapterexplainsthe effective
u s e s o f t h e s e C r e a t i v eZ o n e m o d e s .
 , < T v ) , ( A v > , < M > , a n d< D E P > .
UU
CreativeZone Modes
. I n t h e t e x t ,t h e < r x \ > i c o n i n d i c a t e st h e M a i n D i a l ,a n d t h e < * t

i c o n i n d i c a t e st h e Q u i c k C o n t r o lD i a l .
. Beforestarting,set the Quick ControlDial switchto < oN >.
. When you press the shutterbutton halfwayand let go of the button,
the shutterspeed and aperturewill remaindisplayedon the LCD
panel and in the viewfinderfor about 4 sec.
. The followingfeatureswork in the CreativeZone modes: AE lock,
exposurecompensation,AEB, bulb exposures,ffiultipleexposures,
depth-of-fieldpreview,mirror lockup,manual settingof film speed,
and film advance mode selection.
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P ProgramAE
L i k e t h e < E > ( F u l lA u t o ) m o d e ,t h i s
is a general-purposemode to make
picture-takingeasy. lt sets the shutter
speed and apertureautomaticallyto
suit the subject'sbrightness.
* "P" stands for Program.
* "AE" stands for auto exposure.
Turn the Command Dial to .

to focus.
Check the display.

'The shutterspeed and apertureare
set automaticallyand displayedin the
v i e w f i n d e ra n d o n t h e L C D p a n e l .
. lf the shutterspeed and aperturedo
not blink,a correctexposurewill be
obtained.
. lf the shutterspeed and aperture
b l i n k ,s e e " E x p o s u r eW a r n i n g s "o n
page 103.
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P ProgramAE
'' l
:, :,., , .,,, i' t ,,,,,1 . :;;;,.t,l:,,1,,,i,,,'
; ;:.,:t;
Take the picture.

. Composethe shotandpressthe
shutterbuttoncompletely.
The Difference Between and < Cl >

. The and < O > modes set the same shutterspeed and aperture
settingsautomaticallyfor picture-taking.
. The followingfeaturescan be used with , but not with < O >:
' M a n u a lf o c u s i n gp o i n ts e l e c t i o n ' B u i l t - i nf l a s h O N
' Meteringmode selection ' Flash exposurecompensation
' Film advance mode selection ' EX-seriesSpeedlitecompatibility
' Programshift - High-speedsync
' AE lock with the < )e > button - FE lock
' Exposurecompensation - Flash ratio control
. AEB - FEB
' Depth-of-field
preview - 2nd-curtain
sync
' Multiple
exposures - Modeling
flash
' CustomFunctions
About Program Shift

I n t h e P r o g r a mA E m o d e , y o u c a n f r e e l yc h a n g et h e s h u t t e rs p e e d a n d
a p e r t u r ec o m b i n a t i o n( p r o g r a m )s e t b y t h e c a m e r aw h i l e r e t a i n i n gt h e s a m e
exposureT . h i s i s c a l l e dp r o g r a ms h i f t .
To shiftthe program,press the shutterbutton halfwayand turn the <txr>
d i a l u n t i lt h e d e s i r e ds h u t t e rs p e e d o r a p e r t u r ei s d i s p l a y e d .
. After the pictureis taken with the shiftedprogram,the shiftedprogram is
canceledautomaticallyand the originalprogramis restored.
. P r o g r a ms h i f tc a n n o tb e s e t w h e n t h e b u i l t - i nf l a s h i s u s e d .
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PfiOfity AE i.:i.l,iff..l,
i,'i,.#..ln.;i''+t,,
TV Sh Uttef-Speed
In thismode,you setthe shutterspeedandthe camerasetsthe aperture
of the scene.
to suitthe brightness
automatically
subject.Or, a
A fastshutterspeedcan freezethe motionof a fast-moving
slowshutterspeedcan blurthe subjectto givethe impression
of motion.
* "Tv"standsfor Timevaluewhichis the shutterspeed.
Taken with a fast shutterspeed. Taken with a slow shutterspeed.
Turn the Command Dial to < Tv>.
Select the desired shutter speed.

. Lookat the LCDpanelandturnthe
<rx\> dialto setthe desiredshutter
speed.
to focus the subject.
'The apertureis set automatically.
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PriorityAE
Tv Shutter-Speed
l t l . '
Check the viewfinder display and

take the picture.
. lf theaperture
displayis notblinking,
a correctexposurewillbe obtained.
Y7
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t | 'Hffi**:,
. lf the maximum aperture(the smallestf-
ltm::",",turnthe
<rxl> dialto set a slowershutter
speeduntilthe aperturedisplaystops
blinking.
. lf the minimum aperture(the largestf-
number) blinks,it indicates
overexposure.In such a case, turn the
< tXl > dial to set a faster shutter speed
u n t i lt h e a p e r t u r ed i s p l a ys t o p s b l i n k i n g .
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ljj Shutter Speed Disptay
The shutterspeed can be set and displayedin full and half stops. Shutter
speeds from "1" to "q080" indicatethe denominatorof the fractionalshutter
s p e e d . F o r e x a m p l e ," E S " i s 1 / 1 2 5s e c o n d .F o r s l o w e rs h u t t e rs p e e d s ,t h e
n u m e r a li s a p p e n d e dw i t h t h e s e c o n d s m a r k ( " , , " 1 .F o f e x a m p l e , " 0 " r 1 i "s 0 . 7
second and " ,5"" is 15 seconds.
q000 t00E e0EE t50E !EE] '150 500 JsD PsA E0
IPs9EEO45]EEO $ fiEE YJ EE"1
1,, 1,,5 e,, ],t r{,, 8,, 9,, lftt, 15,, P?t, J?t,
,x-
;W: To photographa scene on a TV screen, mount the camera on a tripod and use a
s h u t t e rs p e e d o f 1 1 1 5s e c .
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AE
Av Aperture-Priority
In this mode, you set the apertureand the camera sets the shutterspeed
automaticallyto suit the brightnessof the subject.
A large aperture(smallf-number)will blur the backgroundand make the
subjectstand out. The largerthe aperture,the more blurredthe
b a c k g r o u n dw i l l l o o k .
Or, a small aperture(largef-number)will increasethe depth of field to
make both the foregroundand backgroundlook sharp.The smallerthe
aperture,the sharperthe backgroundwill look.
* "Av" standsfor aperturevalue.
Taken with a large aperture. Taken with a smallaperture.
Turn the Command Dial to < Av >.
l"{
\OJ,\
Select the desired aperture.
. Lookat the LCDpanelandturnthe
\o </xr> dlalto setthe desired
\V
aperture.
'The shutterspeedis set
automatically.
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II
PriorityAE
Av.Aperture-
i
Check the viewfinder display and
take the picture.
. lf theshutter doesnot
speeddisplay
blink,a correct willbeobtained.
exposure
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U ^r . lf the slowest shutterspeed blinks,it
',:::i:?",.n",
H::[:,.',?1":"ff:T:;
aperture(smallerf-number)until the
shutterspeed display stops blinking.
:::J:
itilixr:.#i.i:i'J?lrT
aperture(largerf-number)until the
shutterspeed display stops blinking.
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ljl Aperture Display
The aperturecan be set and displayedin full and half stops as shown below.
T h e l a r g e rt h e n u m b e r ,t h e s m a l l e rt h e a p e r t u r eo p e n r n gw i l l b e . T h e d i s p l a y a b l e
range of aperturesdepends on the lens mounted on the camera.
ta Le ,.q i.E 8.0 e.5 P E J.5 4.A \5 5.5 E.',t 8.0 9.5
tt D t5 t9 ll l'? le lE Y5 51, 5Y ',lE 9t
lf no lens ls mountedon the camera, " A0" will be displayedfor the aperturesetting.
Depth-of-field Preview
To check the depth of field, press the
depth-of-fieldpreviewbutton. The
Y*"n.R camera will stop down the aperture
/-,.-\,-
(9J- and you can check the depth of field in
the viewfinder.
t=
Lll . Depth-of-fieldpreview can be used only in CreativeZone modes.
. When you press the depth-of-fieldpreview button,AE lock also takes effect.
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M ManualExposure : :
In this mode,you set both the shutterspeed andthe aperturefor total
exposurecontrol.The exposurelevel of the shutterspeedandaperture you
set is indicatedon the exposurelevel scale. Youcantherebycheckhow
s u i t a b l et h e e x p o s u r ew i l l b e .
* " M " s t a n d sf o r M a n u a l .
Turn the Command Dial to < M >.
Turn the Quick Control Dial

switch to < oN>.
Turn the <rxr> dial to set the

shutter speed, and the < * > dial
to set the aperture.
. Lookat the LCDpanelwhileturning
t h ed i a l .
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M ManualExposure

'The exposure levelis displayedin the
viewfinder.
. The exposurelevelindicator <| >
indicates howclosethe exposure
levelis to the correctexposure.
Set the exposure setting.

. Lookat the exposurelevelindicator
andsetthe shutterspeedand
apertureas desired.
exposure'2,.1.8.t .2* : Thisis the standardlevelfor a correct

Correct
exposure.
Underexposure-2.1.0.1 .2+ : To achievethe correctexposure,set a
slowershutterspeedor a largeraperture.
Overexposure -2.1,t.1 .2* : To achievethe correctexposure,set a
fastershutterspeedor a smalleraperture.
. lf the exposurelevel indicator

'2>, it indicates
blinksat < 2* > or <
that the exposureis respectivelY
overexposedor underexposedby 2
stops or more.
Take the picture.
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This mode is for obtaininga wide depth of field automaticallyto so that both
near subjectsand far subjectslook sharp. lt is effectivefor group photos
and landscapes.The optimum point of focus and requiredapertureare set
automaticallyalong with the suitableshutterspeed.
Depth-of-fieldAE can be set with focusingpointsselectedmanuallyor with
Eye Control.
. The lens focus mode switch must be set to <AF> for depth-of-fieldAE to
work.
* "DEP" standsfor depth of field.
FocusingPoint
Depth-of-fieldAE with a Manually-Selected
Turnthe CommandDialto < DEP
>.
l"{
\o"r
\n
\V
Turn the Eye Control switeh to

< o F F> .
Select the focusing point.

. P r e s st h e < E > b u t t o na n d . O t k e y
to selectthe desiredfocusingpoint.
. lf automaticfocusingpoint selection
(+page 45) has been set, use the
center focusingpoint to focus.
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DEPDepth-of-field
:
Focus the nearest subject.

. Aimtheselected pointon the
focusing
nearestsubject,thenpressthe shutter
button.Thisis DEPpoint1. ( 64)
' The in-focusindicator
lightsand < O >
is displayed.
. In steps and , pressing the
shutterbuttoncompletelywillnottake
the picture.
Focus farthest subject.

. Aimthe selected focusingpointon the
farthestsubject,thenpressthe shutter
b u t t o nT. h i si s D E Pp o i n 2t . ( 6 4 )
' The in-focusindicator lightsand< O >
is displayed.
. Steps and canalsobe donein
reverseorder.
Compose the picture and press

the shutter button halfway. ( 64)
'The pointof focusis set betweenthe
DEP1 and DEP2 points.The
aperturerequired to achievethe
desireddepthof fieldanda suitable
shutterspeedareset automatically.
. ff youreleasetheshutterbutton," dEP"
andthe aperturewillbe displayed.
. The exposuresettingis setwhenthe
pictureis taken.
Take the picture.
. lf theapefiuredisplaydoesnotblink,the
desireddepthof fieldwillbe obtained.
. lf the shutterspeedandaperture
displaysdo notblink,a correct
exposure willbe obtained.
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AE
DEPDepth-of-field
Depth-of-fieldAE with Eye Control

With Eye Control,you can easilyset the desireddepth of field without
havingto recomposeso much.

<cD>.
. Makesurethe correctCALNo. has
beenset.(+page 47)
Turn the Command Dial to < DEp>.
Focus the nearest subject you

want in focus.
. Lookat the subjectand pressthe
shutterbutton.Thisis DEPpoint1.
(6+1
'The focusing pointyou lookedat
lights.
' The in-focusindicator< O r lightsand
" dEP| " is disPlayed.
. In steps and , pressing the
shutterbuttoncompletely willnottake
the picture.
6B
DEPDepth-of-fieldAE
Focus the farthest subject you

want in focus.
. Look at the subject and press the
s h u t t e rb u t t o n .T h i s i s D E P p o i n t 2 .
(6+1
' T h e f o c u s i n gp o i n ty o u l o o k e da t
l i gh t s .
' The in-focusindicator< O t lightsand
" dEF I " is displayed.
. Steps and can also be done in
reverse order.
Take the picture.
. The exposurewill be weightedon the
focusingpoint you look at when you
press the shutterbuttonthe third time
to take the picture.lf you do not look
at any focusingpoint,the exposure
will be weightedon the center
f o c u s i n gp o i n t .
. lf the aperturedisplaydoes not blink,
the desrreddepth of field will be
obtained.
. lf the shutterspeed and aperture
displaysdo not blink,the correct
exposurewill be obtained.
() .
lf the aperturedisplay blinks,the desired depth of field will not be obtained.
(However,you can still take the pictureand obtain a correct exposure.)Either
'.,.
use a wide-angle lens or move away from the subject and repeat steps i to
. lf the " JE"" shutterspeed and the lens'
maximum aperture (smallestf-number)
blink,the scene is too dark for using
depth-of-fieldAE.
. lf the " q00E" shutterspeed and the lens'
minimum aperture (largestf-number)
b l i n k ,t h e s c e n e i s t o o b r i g h t .U s e a
neutraldensity (ND) filter to reduce the
amount of light enteringthe camera.
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DEPDepth-of-fieldAE
liri,i*liriiii; iir;1tfi'#
() . When
using a zoom lens, do not change the zoom focal length while using the
depth-of-fieldAE mode.
. After setting one or two DEP points, do not change the focusing point. Doing so
will cancel the DEP point(s) that you have set and you will have to start over
with the newly selected focusing point.
. Depth-of-fieldAE cannot be used if the lens focus switch is set to <MF> or
<M>. The resultwill be the same as using Program AE.
. Depth-of-fieldAE cannot be used with flash. lf flash is used, the result will be
the same as using ProgramAE with flash.
. lf depth-of-fieldAE is used with a lens having a focusing limitingswitch (like the
EF 300mmtl2.BL lS USM), set the switch to the maximum focusing distance
range.
t=
Ltl . To cancel the depth-of-fieldAE mode before taking the picture, turn the
Command Dial to any setting except < DEP >.
. To check the depth of field (-+page 63) while using depth-of-fieldAE, set DEP
points 1 and 2 and press the shutter button halfway. Then press the depth-of-
field preview button.
. lf a slow shutter speed is set, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
\,^/
--V'-
. To further increase the depth of field, use a wide-angle lens.
. Setting DEP points 1 and 2 at the same point on the subject will make the
depth of field shallow. The foreground and background will then be blurred,
making the subject stand out. Using a telephoto lens enhances this effect.
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With the same focusingpoint,you can obtain and lock the auto exposure
settingon one part of the pictureand then recomposeto focus a different
part of the picture.AE lock enablesyou to maintainthe same exposure
settingeven after recomposingthe shot. This is effectivefor backlitsubjects.
. Also see "AE Lock Effect"on page 100 to see how AE lock works
dependingon the focusingpoint selectionmethod and meteringmode.
Focus the subject where you want

to lock the exposure.
. Pressthe shutterbuttonhalfwayto
f o c u s(. 6 + 1
'The exposuresettingis displayedin
the viewfinder.
Press the < +F> button. (64 )

' The < l+ > indicator
lightsin the
viewfinder andthe exposure setting
locks(AElock).
. Eachtimeyou pressthe < +t >
button,the autoexposurelocksover
the areacoveredby the selected
focusingpoint.
Compose the shot and take the : i
ii
picture. ii
E In the One-ShotAF or Al Focus AF (exceptAl Servo AF) modes, AE lock is set

automaticallywhen you press the shutter button halfwayand focus is achieved.
Gm C.Fn-4-1enables AE lock with the shutter button (pressedhalfway)and

focusingwith the < le > button. (+page 96)
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ExposureCompensation
Changingthe standardexposurelevel set by the camera during picture-
taking is called exposurecompensation.Just turn the < * t dial and look
at the viewfinder.You can set the exposurecompensationup lo +2 stops in
half-stopincrements.
Turn on the Quick Control Dial

switch to < oN>.
to focus the subject. (04 )
Check the exposure level.
Set the exposure compensation

amount.
. Turnthe< * t dialto setthedesired
amount.
. Turnthe. * > dialwhilepressing the
shutterbuttonhalfwayor within4 sec.
afterpressingtheshutterbutton
halfwayandlettinggo.
. Youcanalsoreferto the LCDpanel
Overexposedamount whilesetting
theexposure
compensation amount.
. The< + > sideindicates
an
overexposedamount, andthe< - >
sideindicates
an underexposed amount.
-f
Under exposed .1 .@.1 .2 + Ov er ex pos ed
amount
Underexposedamount
. The exposurecompensation amount
set is retainedeven afterthe Command
--_./
ll!J- tw Dial is set to < CE >.
ff'4 . To cancelthe exposurecompensation,
set the exposurelevelindicatorback to
<o>.
;dl- nt"r settingthe exposure compensationamount, turn the
Quick Control Dial
switch to <.OFF> to prevent inadvertentturning of the Quick Control Dial (thereby
throwingoff the exposurecompensationamount set).
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%Auto ExposureBracketing(AEB)
With AEB, the camera automaticallychangesthe exposurewithin the set
range (up to +2 stops in 1/2-stopincrements)for three successiveframes.
The three bracketedshots are exposed in the followingsequence(+page
79). Correctexposure,underexposure,and overexposure.
Correctexposure(0) (-0.5stop) Overexposure

Underexposure (+0.5stop)
Move the < > > arrow to the <%>

icon.
> button(60 I
< FUNC.
Set the desired AEB amount. 1.";
. Turnthe <JX\> dial. +ts
' T h e A E B a m o u n ta n d A E B r a n g e

are displayedon the LCD panel.
tr
ii
. The sample illustrationbelow shows : l
ii
an AEB amount of 1 stop with
respectto the correct exposure level.
AEBamount
range
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(AEB)
Bracketing
fuAulo Exposure
-2.L@.1 exposurel?ffi l?j.l:ijltfrl;rreswi'betaken

.2* conect
I
in the currentfilm advance mode. i
-2.1
Underexposure
- l - ,Q.1 .2* ' The respectiveAEB amount is
/T\ displayedon the LCD paneland in the
-2.1.@.1 viewfinderfor each bracketedshot.
-l-
,2* Overexposure
/ |\ . Afterthe threeAEBshotsaretaken,
the AEBwillnotbe canceled
To cancelAEB,setthe
automatically.
AEBamountbacklo " E.E".
() nEg
cannot be used with flash or bulb exposures.
r=
ljl . In the continuousshooting mode, holdingdown the shutter button will take all
three bracketed shots continuouslir.However, the viewfinder will not display the
respectiveAEB information.
. lf the self-timeror remote control is used, the three AEB shots will be taken in
continuoussuccessionautomatically.
.lf C.Fn-S-1is set (mirrorlockup),single-framefilm advance will take effect
during AEB shootingeven if the continuousfilm advance mode has been set.
. AEB can be used in combinationwith exposurecompensation.lf the AEB +
exposurecompensationrange you set exceeds the displayablerange, it will be
displayed as shown below.
In the , < Tv >, < Av >, and < DEP > modes:
-2.!.@.1.2+ : +1 stoP AEB.
lll
-2.1.Q.1.2* : +1 stopAEBwith-1-stopexposurecompensation.
lrt
'2.1.e.1.2+ : +1 stop AEB with -1 .S-stopexposurecompensation.
lll i
-2.7.0.1.2+ : +1 stopAEBwith-2-stopexposurecompensation.
TT
Inthe<M> mode:
'2.7.o.1.2+ : +1 stop AEB with -2-stop exposurecompensation.
tl
?J.@.1.2*
-lF
/r\ : +1 stop AEB with over -2-stop exposurecompensation.
. - 2 1 1 . @..21+
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startswhenyoupresstheshutterbuttoncompletely
A bulbexposure and
endswhenyoureleasetheshutterbutton.Bulbexposures areusefulwhen
longexposures
arerequiredfor nightscenes,fireworks,
heavenly bodies,etc.
. RemoteSwitchRS-60E3(soldseparately) is convenient
for bulb
res.
exposu
Turn the Command Dial to < M >.
Set the shutter speed to " brLb",

. Turnthe<rxh> dialuntil" brLb" is
displayed on the LCDpanel.
. ,,brLb" follows" fE,'".
rso
@
.rl}
EI
@
%
Set the aperture.

. T u r nt h e . * > d i a l .
Start the bulb exposure.

. Press and hold down the shutter
button.
' D u r i n gt h e b u l b e x p o s u r e, " b u L b "
b l i n k so n t h e L C D p a n e l .
. T h e b u l b e x p o s u r ec o n t i n u e sa s l o n g
as you hold down the shutterbutton.
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El MultipleExposures
By not advancingthe film after taking a picture,a singleframe can be shot
m u l t i p l et i m e s . U p t o n i n e multipleexposurescan be taken on one frame.
Move the < > > arrow to the < Etr>

icon.
. Lookat the LCDpaneland pressthe
<FUNC > .b u t t o n(.6 0 I
'The framecounterwillshow" , ".
rso
@
.rl)
EI
w.
%
Set the desired number of

multipleexposures.
. Turnthe <rxr> dial.
rso
@
.rl)
>lEl
@
%
Threemultipleexposures
havebeenset above.
Select the picture-taking mode

and take the multiple exposures.
'After you take allthe multiple
exposures,the film advancesto the
next frame automaticallyand the
multiple-exposure settingis canceled.
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1 .ttlSilencing
EtrMultipleExposures the Beeper
0 ,t you shootmultipleexposureson the firstfew or lastfew framesof roll,the

multipleexposures mightnotbe precisely aligneddueto the filmadvance
mechan ism'scharacteristics.
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I J J ' D u r i n g m u l t i p l e - e x p o s u rseh o o t i n g ,t h e . ) t a r r o wn e x t t o t h e . E X > i c o n o n
t h e L C D p a n e lw i l l b l i n k .
. To cancel multipleexposuresbefore shooting,set the number of multiple
exposures to 1.
. To cancel multipleexposuresafter shooting,follow steps $ and k to set the
number of multipleexposuresto blank.
'V' Sinceshootingmultipleexposureswill exposethe same frame multipletimes,

negativeexposurecompensation(+page 72) must first be set to avoidoverexposure.
General Guide for Exposure Compensation
MultipleExposures 2 exposures 3 exposures 4 exposures
Exposure Amount
Compensation -1 .0 stop -1 .5 stop -2.0 stop
Theseareonlysuggestedexposure
compensation Theoptimum
amounts. amount
dependson thescene.Experiment
to findtheoptimum
compensation
amount.
The beeper can be silencedin all of the picture-takingmodes.
Move the
icon.
. Lookat the LCDpaneland pressthe
> button(60 I
< FUNC.
Set the setting to " 8".

r50 . Turnthe <rxh> dial.
@ . To enablethe beeperto sound,setto
t1.tl}
EI " | ".
@ . Pressthe shutterbuttonhalfwayto
returnto normalcameraoperation.
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M i r r o rl o c k u pi s e n a b l e dw i t h C . F n - S - 1( + p a g e 9 6 ) . K e e p i n gt h e r e f l e x
mirrorin the up positionpreventsmirror-causedvibrationsthat can blur the
i m a g ed u r i n gc l o s e - u po r t e l e p h o t os h o o t i n g .
. When using mirrorlockup,Remote Switch RS-60E3(sold separately)is
recommended.
Press the shutter button

completely.
'The reflexmirrorlocksup.
. The reflexmirrorwillgo backdown
automaticallyafter30 seconds(if no
pictureis taken).
Press the shutter button
completely again to take the
picture.
'After the pictureis taken,the reflex
mirrorgoesbackdown.
{) . In bright light such as at the beach or ski slope on a sunny day, take the picture
promptlyafter mirror lockup.
. During mirror lockup,do not point the camera lens at the sun. The sun's heat
can scorch and damage the shuttercurtains.
. lf you use mirror lockup with the self-timerfor a bulb exposure,there will be a
shutter releasesound when you let go of the shutter button during self-timer
operation.This is not the sound of the shutter release.
t=
Lll . During mirror lockup,the film advance mode (+page 79) will be single-frame
shootingregardlessof the currentfilm advance mode.
. lf mirror lockup is used with the self-timer,pressingthe shutter button
completelythe first time will lock up the mirror and releasethe shutter 10
seconds later.
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ISO Settingthe ISOFilm Speed
lf the film is not DX-codedor if you want to set a differentfilm speed, you
can set the film speed manuallyafter loadingthe film into the camera.The
settablefilm speed range is ISO 6 to 6400.
Move the <>> arrow to the <lSO>

icon.
ilffiM < FUNC.

( 6 01
> buttonto movethe arrow.
'The currentfilmspeedis displayed.

Set the desired film speed.
i" . Turn the <Jx\> dial to set the film
speed.
. Press the shutter button halfway to
returnto normalcamera operation.
() fn" manually-setfilmspeedwillbe canceledif the filmis takenout and DX-
codedfilmis loaded.
GfjlilWithC.Fn-3-1,youcan retainthe manually-set filmspeedevenaftertakingout
thefilmand loadinganotherDX-codedrollof film.(-+page96)
Sglecting the Film Advance Mode ::':,';x,';"::i;,';':

Thereare two filmadvancemodes:Single{rameshootingand continuousshooting.
E S i n g l e - f r a m eS h o o t i n g
After a pictureis taken, the film
J advances by one frame automatically.
tr]JJConti n uo us S hooti n g
Holdingdown the shutterbutton
advancesthe film continuously.
g,St : Approx. 4 framesper second.
fl*uo : Approx.3.5 framesper second.
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I Wifeless RgmOte COntfOl
RemoteControllerRC-1 (sold separately)enableswirelessremote control
operationin all the picture-takingmodes.
Turn the film advance mode lever

to < N)i=>.
' The . At iconappearson the LCDpanel.
Take the picture via remote control.
. PointtheRemote ControllerRC-1's
signalemitter
towardthecamera's remote sensor
control and
presstheSendbutton. Wireless remote control
workswithin5 metersfromthecamera.
. Remote shutterreleaseis indicatedasfollows.
2-sec.delay:Thered-eye reduction lamplights
for2 sec.,thenthepicture istaken.
lmmediate release:
shutter Whenthepicture is
taken,thered-eye reduction lampflashes.
0 C.rt"in types of fluorescentlightsmight cause the remotecontroloperationto work
improperly.Placethe cameraaway from any fluorescentlightsas much as possible.
t-=l
l-fl lf you set the film advancemode leverto.$E> and do nothingfor four minutes,the
wirelessremotecontrolmode will be canceledautomaticallyto save batterypower.
To set it again,pressthe shutterbuttonhalfway.The . i t icon displayedon the
LCD panelindicatesthat the wirelessremotecontrolmode can be used.
Using the Remote SwitcS

The Remote Switch RS-60E3(sold separately)can be used in all the
picture-takingmodes.
Connectthe Remote Switch'splug to

the camera's remotecontrolterminal.
Press the release button to take the
picture.
About the Built-in Flash
U s i n gt h e b u i l t - i nf l a s h i s a s e a s y a s
n o r m a lp i c t u r e - t a k i n g .
l n t h e B a s i cZ o n e m o d e s ( e x c e p t
a n d . K > ) , t h e b u i l t - i nf l a s hi s f u l l y
automatic.In CreativeZone modes. it
can be used at any time.
Photography :...i
Using an External EOS-Dedicated

Speedlite
. An external,EOS-dedicatedSpeedlite
attached to the camera makes flash
photographyas easy as any AE mode. An
EX-seriesSpeedliteenables E-TTL autoflash
as well as E-TTL wirelessautoflashwith
m u l t i p l eS p e e d l i t e s .
. This chapterdescribesthe featuresavailable
with Speedlite420EX. For detailed
instructionsfor the 420EX. referto its
instructionbooklet.
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Using the Built-in Flash iiii';riii.ri'ii" x
ln a Basic Zone Mode

f n a B a s i c Z o n e m o d e ( e x c e p t a n d . < . > ) , t h e b u i l t - i nf l a s h p o p s u p
and fires automaiicallywhen necessaryin low-lightor backlitconditions. s'
ln a Creative Zone Mode

fn a CreativeZone mode, you can use the built-inflash at anyttme
regardlessof the existinglight level.Just pull up the built-inflash head
before taking the picture.
p : Use this mode for automaticflash photography.The flash sync speed
and flash apertureare set automaticallyas with the <E> (Full Auto)
mode.
Tv : Use this mode if you want to set a flash sync speed slower than
11125sec. The camera will set the flash apertureautomaticallyto
obtain a correct flash exposure.
Av : Use this mode if you want to set the flash aperture.In this mode, you
can obtain a balanced exposure between the subject and a dark
background(nightscene, etc.) with a slow sync speed set
automaticallyby the camera.The flash illuminatesthe subjectwhile
the backgroundis exposedwith a long shutterspeed.
. Be Sureto use a tripod when a slow Syncspeed is set.
M : This mode enablesyou to set both the flash sync speed and flash
aperture.The subject is properly exposed with the flash and the
backgroundis exposed with the flash sync speed and apertureyou
have set.
DEP: This mode gives the same flash resultas the mode.
tl4-5.6lens)
Effective Range of the Built-in Flash (WithEF28-90mm
28mm 90mm
rso ReversalFilm Negative Film ReversalFilm
Negative Film
m 1-4.6 1-3.2 1-3.2 1-2.3
100
ft 3 . 3- 1 5 . 1 3 . 3- 1 0 . 5 3 . 3- 1 0 . 5 3 . 3- 7 . 5
m 1-6.5 1-4.6 1-4.6 1-3.2
200
ft 3 . 3- 2 1. 3 3 . 3- 1 5 . 1 3 . 3- 1 5 . 1 3 . 3- 1 0 . 5
m 1-9.2 1 . 2- 6 . 5 1-6.5 1-4.6
400
ft 3.3 - 30.2 3 . 9- 2 1. 3 3 . 3- 2 1. 3 3 . 3- 1 5 . 1
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Flash
Flash Sync Speeds and Flash Apertures

Mode Sync Speed
The sync speed is set
FlashAperture
The flash apertureis set
E
I
P a u t o m a t i c a l l yw i t h i n 1 / 6 0 - 1 1 1 2 5 automaticallyaccordingto the
I
sec. TTL program.
The flash aperture is set
A n y s y n c s p e e d 1 1 1 2 5s e c . o r automaticallyto match the sync
Tv s l o w e rc a n b e s e t m a n u a l l y . speed you have set and the
subject brightness.
The sync speed is set
automaticallywithina rangeof
Av 30" to 11125sec. to matchthe
flash apertureyou have set and Yousetthe flashaperture
the subjectbrightness. manually.
A n y s y n c s p e e d 1 / 1 2 5s e c . o r
M slower can be set manually.
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Before attaching an EOS-dedicatedSpeedlite to the camera, push down the
built-inflash if it is popped up.
'When using the built-inflash, stay at least 1 meter
away from the subject.
Otherwise, part of the photo will look dark.
'When using the built-inflash, detach any hood attached
to the lens. A lens
hood will partiallyobstruct the flash coverage.
' lf any of the following lenses is attached to the camera,
the flash coverage of
the built-inflash might be obstructed.Use an external,EOs-dedicated
Speedlitewith these lenses.
Fastlensessuchas the EF 17-35mm f/2.81USMandEF 28-70mm il2.8LUSM.
supertelephoto lensessuchas the EF 300mmil2.8Lls usM andEF 600mmf/41ls usM.
'The built-inflash's flash coverage is effectivefor lenses
with a focal length of
28mm or longer.At focal lengths shorterthan 28mm, the peripheryof the
photographwill look dark.
t=l
LtJ . To retract the built-inflash, push it down.
' l f y o u s e t a s y n c s p e e d f a s t e rt h a n 1 1 1 2 ss e c . i n
t h e < T v > o r < M > m o d e ,t h e
sync speed will be set automaticallyto 1/125 sec.
' When it is difficultto focus, the AF-assistlight will be fired
automatically.(+page 30)
'The built-inflash and an external,Eos-dedicated
Speedliteattachedto the
camera cannot be used at the same tlme.
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: .:
W Flash Exposure Compensation

You can set flash exposurecompensationwith the built-inflash or an
external,EOS-dedicatedSpeedliteas easilyas normal exposure
compensation.The settablerange is +2 stops in 1/2-stopincrements.
. Flash exposurecompensationworks in the CreativeZone modes.
Move the
icon on the LCD panel.
. Pressthe < FUNC.
> buttonto move
N
Oft.q,
the arrow.(O6)
Set the flash exposure

compensation amount.
. Turn the <rx\> or < * t dial to set
the amount.
. O n t h e L C D p a n e l ,t h e p l u s s i d e o f
the scale indicatesoverexposureand
t h e m i n u ss i d e i n d i c a t e s
underexposure.
. To check the flash exposure
compensationamount that has been
set, press the < FUNC. > buttonto
d i s p l a yi t o n t h e L C D p a n e l .
Negativecompensation . The flash exposurecompensation
amount remains in effect even after
the Command Dial is set to < CE >.
. To cancel flash exposure
compensation,set the amount back
to <O>.
. Press the shutter button halfway to
returnto normalcamera operation.
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Flash
Photography
withanEX-Series
Speedlite
With a Canon EX-SeriesSpeedlite,flash photographyis easy as using the
built-inflash.You can also use the advancedfeaturesbelow.
. This sectionapplieswhen Speedlite420EX is attachedto the camera.
. E-TTL Autoflash
With E-TTL autoflash(preflashevaluative
metering),an optimumflash exposureis
obtainedfor the subjectin focus. In the
AE mode, a slow sync
aperture-priority
speed is set automaticallyin low-light
conditionsto obtain a natural-looking,
balancedexposure betwee+rthe subject
and background.
. High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)
High-speed sync(FPor focal-plane flash)enablesflashsynchronization
withall of the camera'sshutterspeedsfrom30 sec.lo 114000 sec.
. FE (FlashExposure)Lock
FE lockobtainsand locksthe correctflashexposurefor any partof the
subject. Thisis the flashequivalent of AE lock.
. F l a s he x p o s u r ec o m p e n s a t i o n
Likenormalexposure compensation, flashexposurecompensation can
be usedto set the flashoutputup to +2 stopstn 1|2-stopincrements.
. F E B ( F l a s hE x p o s u r eB r a c k e t i n g )( w i t h5 5 0 E Xo r M R - 1 4 E X )
As withAEB (autoexposurebracketing), flashexposures can be
ff
bracketedup to +3 stopsin 1|2-stopincrements.
. E-TTLwirelessautoflashwith multipleSpeedlites
Witha masterSpeedlite (550EX,ST-EZ,or MR-14EX) and lhe 420EXset
as the slaveunit(s),all the featureslistedabovecan be usedfor E-TTL
wirelessautoflash. Sinceno connecting cordsare required, flexibleand
sophisticated lightingeffectscan be obtained.
E . E-TTL
is anabbreviation
forEvaluative-Through-The-Lens.
. With autofocus,the flash exposure is always based on the aperture, and E-TTL
autoflash metering is weighted at the active focusing point assumed to be
coveringthe main subject.
. When it is difficultto autofocus,the Speedlite'sAF-assistbeam is emitted
automatically.
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Full Auto Flash

Full Auto E-TTL autoflashused in the ProgramAE mode is explained
below. For more detailson using Speedlite420EX, see the Speedlite
420EX instructionbooklet.
Set the Command Dial to .
Check that the 42OEX'Spilot lamp

is lit.
123q1-] Focus the subject.
Take the picture.

. Makesurethe flash-readyindicator
.1, is lit,andchecktheshutter
speedand aperturedisplaysbefore
takingthe picture,
E-TTLAutoflash in Other Shooting Modes

Even in the < Tv ), ( Av >, and < M > modes, E-TTL autoflashis as easy as
normalpicture-takingwithoutflash.
(1)Whenyoupressthe shutterbuttonhalfway,
the camerasetsthe shutter
speedand aperture.
Mode ShutterSpeedSetting FlashApertureSetting
Tv (Shutter AE)
speed-priority Manual(30sec.- 11125
sec.) Auto
Av (Aperture-priority
AE) Auto(30sec - 11125
sec.) Manual
M (Manual) Manual(30sec.- 11125
sec.) Manual
(2)Whenyou pressthe shutterbuttoncompletely, preflashevaluative
meteringbasedon the apertureset in (1) is usedfor the E-TTL
autoflash
exposure.
(3)Thebackgroundexposureis set by the shutterspeedandaperture
combination.
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g,
E . About automatic reduction of flash output

lf an EOS-dedicatedSpeedlite is used for a subject backlit by an overhead
light,the flash output is reduced automaticallyto avoid having an unnatural-
lookingexposure.This is called automaticreductionof flash output.
. In the Basic Zone modes, flash photography is as easy as with the built-in
flash.
. Using the < DEP > mode with flash gives the same result as the mode.
ln High-SpeedSync (FP Flash)

When Speedlite420EX is set to the high-speedsync mode .lr>, it can
synchronizeat all shutterspeeds, even those fasterthan 11125sec. When
high-speedsync is enabled,< lp is displayedin the viewfinder.
High-speedsync is useful in the cases listedbelow.
. High-speedsync works in Creative Zone modes.
(1)When you want to use fill flash for a portraitand maintainbackground

blur with a large aperture.
(2)When you want to create a catchlightin the subject'seyes.
( 3 ) W h e ny o u w a n t t o u s e f i l l f l a s h t o e l i m i n a t es h a d o w s .
.':. ,, jir::i:::i:1:iijii6ift::i::l;::r::i.:'j:::Siilffffiiqr::;::it::ffi_1t:l:::i1
t rF{
W i t h c o n v e n t i o n afll a s h . With FP flash.
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* FE Lock
FE (flashexposure)lock obtainsand locks the correctflash exposure
readingfor any part of the scene.
. FE lock works in CreativeZone modes.
Check that the 42OEX'spilot lamp

is lit.
. Theflashmodecan be eithernormal
or high-speed
sync.FE lockworks
witheithermode.
123a1-]
Focus the subject.

. Focusat the pointwhereyou wantto
lockthe flashexposure.
Aim the center focusing point
where you want to lock the flash
exposure, then press the < )e >
button. (6tO)
' The < +F> iconlightsin the
viewfinder.
'The Speedlite firesa preflashand
storesand locksthe flashexposure
readingin memory.
' In the viewfinder,
the focusingpoint
achieving FE lockflashesin red.
' Belowthe viewfinder, the display
shownin O appearsfor 0.5 sec.
followedby the displayshownby @.
. Eachtimeyou pressthe < +F>
button,a preflash firesandthe flash
exposurereadingis locked.
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1
Take the picture.
. Composethe shotandtakethe
picture.
. Normally, usethecenterfocusing
pointfor FE lock.
For this picture,the flash exposure

was locked on the face and then
the picturewas recomposed.The
subjectwas exposed correctly
wrthoutbeing affectedby the
backgroundreflection.
0 l t t h e s u b j e c ti s t o o f a r a w a y t o o b t a i n a c o r r e c tf l a s h e x p o s u r e ,t h e . ! r i c o n will
blink.Get closer to the subject and follow steps and again.
ffitr C.Fn-B-1enables FE lock with the user-selectedfocusing point. (-->page97)
W Flash Exposure Compensation

Settingflash exposurecompensationwith the camera is describedin
" F l a s hE x p o s u r eC o m p e n s a t i o no" n p a g e 8 4 .
Flashexposurecompensationcan also be set with the following
Speedlites.550EX, 540E2, 430EZ, and Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX.
. Flash exposurecompensationcan be set in the CreativeZone modes.
0 ft flashexposurecompensation
is setwithboththe cameraandexternal,EOS-
dedicated Speedlite, settingwilloverridethe camera's.
the Speedlite's
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FlashPhotography Speedlite
w
FEB (With550Exor MR-l4EX)
WithCanonSpeedlite 550EXor MR-14EX, threesuccessive flashshots

can be bracketedautomaticallyup to t3 stopsin 1|2-stopincrements.The
flashoutputchangesfor the threeshotswhilethe background exposure
remainsthe same.Thistechnique is calledflashexposurebracketing.
Correctexposure. (-1 stop).

Underexposure (+1stop).
Overexposure
. Flashexposurebracketing Fordetails,seethe
is setwiththe Speedlite.
instruction
Speedlite's booklet.
. Single-frameshooting<trl> is recommended withFEB.
Modeling Flash (With550EX,42oExor MR-l4Ex)
By firinga modelingflash,youcan seethe shadowsandotherflashlighting

effectsproduced by multipleSpeedlites in a wirelesssystem.
. The modelingflashcan be firedin the CreativeZonemodes.
Make sure the camera and
Speedlite are properly set for
flash photography.
Press the camera's depth-of-field
preview button.
'The Speedlite
firesat70 Hztor 1
second.
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Flash Photographywith an EX-Series
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Wireless, Multi-Speedlite System

Youcanset up an E-TTLwirelessautoflash systemwitha masterunit
(550EX, ST-E2,or MR-14EX) andslaveunits(420EX).
Setthe 420EX'swirelessselectorto < sLAVE > to set it as a slaveunit.Use
the masterunitas the mainflashandthe slaveunit(s)as fillflash.
. Fordetails,referto the masterand slaveunit'sinstruction booklets.
SampleSetup for WirelessFlash
420EX (Slave)
420EX (Slave)
ST-E2
(Master)
Approx.80"
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Using Other EOS-Dedicated Speedlites :::ii :;'1i..;;
:::::
With an EOS-dedicatedSpeedliteother than the EX series,TTL autoflash
c a n b e e a s i l yu s e d l i k e a n y A E m o d e .
t
The flash exposureis controlledby real-tiffie,off-the-filmflash metering
l i n k e dt o t h e f o c u s i n gp o i n t .
( 1 ) W h e ny o u p r e s st h e s h u t t e rb u t t o nh a l f w a y , t h es h u t t e rs p e e d a n d
'
apertureare set automaticallyby the camera just like normal picture-
takingwithoutflash.
Mode ShutterSpeedSetting FlashAperture
Setting
P Program AE) Auto(1/60sec - 11125
sec.) Auto
Tv AE)
Shutterspeed-priority Manual(30sec.- 11125
sec) Auto
Av AE)
Aperture-priority Auto(30sec.- 11125
sec.) Manual
M Manual) Manual(30sec.- 11125
sec.) Manual
(2)Whenyou pressthe shutterbuttoncompletely, basedon

TTL autoflash
the apertureset in (1) is executed.
(3)Thebackground exposureis set by the shutterspeedandaperture
combination.
l=1
Lll . In the Basic Tone modes, flash photography is as easy as with the built-in
flash.
. Using the < DEP > mode with flash gives the same result as the mode.
. Flash exposurecompensationcan also be set with the camera.
. lf the multi-Speedlitesystem is wired with flash cords, TTL autoflashtakes
effect.
. When it is difficultto focus, the Speedlite'sbuilt-inAF-assistlight will be emitted
automatically.
. About automatic reduction of flash output
lf an EOS-dedicatedSpeedlite is used for a subject backlit by an overhead
light,the flash output is reduced automaticallyto avoid having an unnatural-
lookingexposure.This is called automaticreductionof flash output.
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Custom Functionsenable you to
customize various camera features to
suit your picture-takingpreferences.
The ff+il symbol in this booklet
introducedthe relevantCustom Function
that is listedin this chapter.
CustomFunctionSet
CustomFunctions
Custom Functionsettingsare appliedin the CreativeZone modes

They are not appliedin the Basic Zone modes.
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Settinga Gustom
Turn the Command Dial to <@>.
l"'[ Function
No.aredisplayed
LCDpanel.
on the
\o"\
\n
\V
Select the Custom Function No.

. Turnthe </xl> dialto selectthe
CustomFunction No.
Set the Custom Function setting.

rn rsoI . Pressthe <c.Fn>button.
@l . The CustomFunction setting
.rl) |
Ebi changeseachtimeyou pressthe
@l > button.
< C.Fn
%)
Custom
Function Turn the Command Dial to a
SettingNo. setting other than <@>.
C u s t o m F u n c t i o nN o . ' The < ftlilil> iconremainsdisplayed
on the LCDpanelandthe Custom
Function settingis set.
E "C.Fn" stands for Custom Function.

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Cancelinga Custom FUnCtiOn
;:,
1:r ,i,i:;i,ri
:,1r;
,1,,1;:: r;ri::,,,i:,;;ir;;,::;,,:1
;,;;',,:.11..1,,,'1;
1;;i;;,,;i1;
Turn the Command Dial to <@>.

. The < ft|Ei> iconand Custom
l"'[ FunctionNo.aredisplayed
LCDpanel.
on the
\o"\
\tr
\V
Select the Custom Function No.

you want to cancel.
. Turnthe <rxh> dialto selectthe
CustomFunction No.
Set the setting to " ll" .

. The Custom Functionsetting
changes each time you press the
< C.Fn
> button.
Turn the Command Dial to a

setting other than <@>.
' The < l.rilll> icon turns off on the LCD
panel and the Custom Function
settingis canceled.
. The < l.*lll> icon remains displayed
on the LCD panel if anotherCustom
Functionhas been set.
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CustomFunctionList
C.Fn Function No.
0 Low speed (silent)

C. Fn- 1 F i l m r e w i n ds p e e d
1 Highspeed
0 R e w i n d sf i l m l e a d e ri n t o t h e c a r t r i d g e .
Film leader positionafter
C.Fn-2
film rewind
1 Leaves film leader outsidethe cartridge.
0 Enabled.
DX-codedfilm speed
C.Fn-3 setting method
1 Disabled.
AF startwithshutterbuttonpressed
0
halfwayandAE lockwith< lf > button.
Shutterbutton and < ie > AF start with < i+ > button and AE lock
C .F n - 4 1
functions with shutterbutton pressed halfway.
AF startwithshutterbuttonpressedhalfway
2
andAF operationstoppedwith< )F > button.
0 D i s a b l e d( N o r m a lo p e r a t i o n ) .
C .F n - 5 M i r r o rl o c k u p
1 Enabled.
1st-curtain
sync
Shuttercurtain 0
(Normaloperation)
C .F n - 6 synchronization(with
built-in
andexternalf lash) 1 2nd-curtainsync
Built-in/externalf lash:
0
Emits AF-assist/Firesmain flash.
1
A F - a s s i s tl i g h te m i s s i o n/ N o A F - a s s i s t / F i r em
s ainflash.
C.Fn-7
M a i n f l a s hf i r i n g Built-inflash:No AF-assisVFires mainflash.
2
External flash:AF-assist emitted/Fires mainflash.
3
E m i t sA F - a s s i s t / N om a i n f l a s h .
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CustomFunctionList f
C.Fn Function No.

Disabled(Partialmeteringand FE lock
Partialmeteringlinkage 0
at center focusing point).
C.Fn-B w i t h f o c u s i n gp o i n V F E
lock 1 Enabled.
0 Set automatically.
Flash sync speed in
C .F n - 9
AE mode
aperture-priority
1 S e t t o 1 1 1 2 5s e c .
0 E n a b l e d( s u p e rm
i posed).
I n - f o c u sf o c u s i n gp o i n t
C .F n - 10
flashing
1 Disabled.
0 < E E > b u t t o n+ < @ >
Focusingpoint selection .O > only. (Automaticselectionwith

C .F n - 11 1
method the < E> button.)
2 <E> b u t t o n+ < . r X l , t . * t
0 Disabled.
Switch to center focusing
C . F n - 1 2 point
with the . E> button
1 Enabled.
0 AF stop.
1 AF start.
2 A E l o c k d u r i n gm e t e r i n g .
LensAF stopbutton
C.Fn-13
function Focusingpointselectionmethodswitching
3
(betweenautomaticand manual).
AF mode switching(betweenOne-Shot
4
AF and Al Servo AF)
5 Start lmage Stabilizer.
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Basic PhotographyTerms
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E x p o s u r eo c c u r sw h e n t h e f i l m i s e x p o s e dt o l i g h t .C o r r e c te x p o s u r ei s
o b t a i n e dw h e n t h e f i l m i s e x p o s e dt o a p r o p e ra m o u n to f l i g h ti n
a c c o r d a n c ew i t h t h e f i l m ' ss e n s i t i v i t yt o l i g h t .T h e c o r r e c te x p o s u r ei s
adjustedwith the camera'sshutterspeed and aperture.
Shutter speed
T h e s h u t t e rs p e e d i s t h e l e n g t ho f t i m e t h e camera's shutteropensto
e x p o s et h e f i l m t o t h e l i g h tc o m i n gt h r o u g hthe lens.Theshutterspeedis
d i s p l a y e do n t h e c a m e r a ' sL C D p a n e l a n d in the viewfinder. lt rangesfrom
30 sec. to 114000sec. and bulb.
Apertu re
The aperturesetting(f-number)indicates
t h e s i z e o f t h e a p e r t u r eo p e n i n gi n t h e
lens. lt is used to adjustthe amount of
l i g h ts t r i k i n gt h e f i l m .T h e a p e r t u r es e t t i n g
i s d i s p l a y e do n t h e c a m e r a ' sL C D p a n e l
and in the viewfinder.lt can range
a n y w h e r ef r o m 1. 0 t o 9 1, d e p e n d i n go n
the lens attachedto the camera.
ISO film speed

T h e I S O f i l m s p e e d i n d i c a t e st h e f i l m ' ss e n s i t i v i t yt o l i g h t .T h e h i g h e rt h e
f i l m s p e e d ,t h e m o r e s e n s i t i v et h e f i l m i s . T h e r e f o r e ,I S O 4 0 0 a n d h i g h e r -
s p e e df i l m s a r e s u i t e df o r l o w - l i g h ct o n d i t i o n sT. h e I S O f i l m s p e e d i s s e t i n
accordancewith standardsset by the InternationalStandardization
O r g a n i z a t i o n( l S O ) .
A f ilm speed f rom 6 to 6400 can be set with the cam era. The f ilm speed is
d i s p l a y e do n t h e L C D p a n e l a n d i n t h e v i e w f i n d e r .
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Depth of fielci
This is the range where acceptablefocus can be achievedin front of and
b e h i n dt h e p o i n to f o p t i m u mf o c u s .T h e s m a l l e rt h e a p e r t u r e( t h e l a r g e rt h e
f - n u m b e r )t,h e d e e p e rt h e d e p t h o f f i e l d .A n d t h e l a r g e rt h e a p e r t u r e( t h e
s m a l l e rt h e f - n u m b e r ) t, h e s h a l l o w e rt h e d e p t h o f f i e l d .
The depth of field is affectedas describedbelow:

( 1 ) A s m a l l e ra p e r t u r e( a l a r g e rf - n u m b e r )i n c r e a s e st h e d e p t h o f f i e l d .
(2)A longerdistancebetweenthe camera and subjectincreasesthe depth
of field.
( 3 ) W h e ns u b j e c td i s t a n c er e m a i n st h e s a m e , a l e n s w i t h a s h o r t e rf o c a l
l e n g t hi n c r e a s e st h e d e p t h o f f i e l d .
( 4 ) T h ed e p t h o f f i e l d b e h i n dt h e p o i n to f o p t i m u mf o c u s i s l o n g e rt h a n t h e
depth of field in front of the point of optimumfocus.
Depth of field
Point of optimum focus
Apertureset to f/2. Aperturesetto f122.
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FeatureAvailability Table
Metering Mode
. O:Setautomatically. :User-selectable/settable.
. C.Fncan disablethe AF-assistlight.
x (-+page 52)
AE Lock Effect (ln CreativeZonemodes)

-Nocusing
PointSelection
Method M a n u a lF o c u s i n gP o i n t AutomaticFocusingPoint
.------=- SelectionI Eye Control Selection
Meterinq Mode
AE lock is set at the selected AE lockis set at the focusing
Evaluative fo cu sing point. pointwhichachievedfocus.
AE lock is set at the center

With C.Fn-8-0
focusingpoint.
Partial
AE lock is set at the selected AE lock is set at the center
W i t hC . F n - 8 - 1 f o c u s i n gp o i n t . x focusingpoint.
Centerweighteo AE lock is set at the center

averagrng focusingpoint.
x With Eye Control,if you pressthe AE lockbuttonbeforepressingthe shutterbutton

halfway,the AE lockwill be set at the centerfocusingpoint.
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Built-inFlash
AF Mode and Film Advance Mode Combination

FilmAdvance Mode One-ShotAF Al Servo AF
The picturecannotbe taken until
focus is achieved.When focus is
Autofocustracksthe moving
achieved,AF lock (focuslock)
El (Single) and AE lock (at the exposure
subject,and the exposureis set
when the shutteris released.
settingobtainedbeforethe
exposure)are applied.
The same conditionsabove The same conditionsabove

Eb (Continuous) applyduringcontinuous applyduringcontinuous
shooting. shooting.
In the Al FocusAF mode,One-ShotAF or Al ServoAF is set automatically

flependingon
the subject.
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ProgramLine
T h e p r o g r a ml i n e b e l o w a p p l i e sw h e n t h e c a m e r a i s u s e d i n t h e 
ProgramAE mode with an EF 28-90mm tl4-5.6 lens.
+Shutter soeed
Program Line Descriptlon

The bottom horizontalaxis representsthe shutterspeed and the right
verticalaxis representsthe aperture.On the left edge and top edge of the
graph,the ExposureValue (EV) is indicatedfor the respectiveshutter
speed and aperturecombinationset by the ProgramAE mode and denoted
b y t h e p r o g r a ml i n e .
Example:When the 28mm focal length is used and the subjectbrightness
i s E V 1 3 , t h e p o i n tw h e r e t h e d i a g o n a l i n e f r o m E V 1 3 ( o n t h e t o p e d g e o f
the graph) intersectsthe program line indicatesthe correspondingshutter
speed (11125sec.) and aperture(f/B)which the programsets automatically.
The arrowheadlines above the graph indicatethe meteringrange for the
respectivefilm speed.
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ExposureWarning List
Mode BlinkingWarning Indication Countermeasures
\ | ,a-
-\ Jfr,, J.\
t
The subjectis too
dark.
U s ef l a s h .
/ | \\
P
:rlbgEE'E'- The subjectis too
bright.
Attacha neutraldensity
filterto the lens.
r
/ | \\
rlz
picturewill be
\frE1.5? The
underexposed.
/t\
Turn the < /X1. > to set a
slowershutterspeed.
Tv rlz
picturewill be
EEEE..The
overexposed.
/t\
Turn the <JX\> to set a
fastershutterspeed.
\11
)Jfr,,'-EE
a \
The picturewill be
underexposed.
Turnthe <fXt>to set a
largeraperture(smallerf-
t 1\ number).
Av \17
The picturewill be Turn the < #\ > to set a
i+nnn?.8
/;\
overexposed. smalleraperture(largerf-
number).
1 )Move away from the

llr The desireddepthof subjectand try again.
rlT11/
Elr_E- E-*- fieldcannotbe 2 ) lf a zoom lensis used,
r; \ obtained. use the shortestfocal
length.
\ |
DEP *\ - Jfr,, /a-
The subjectis too
Use flash.The resultwill
ttl\\
J., dark.
be the same as usingthe
. P t mode.
:,-lhgfrE'E'-
/ t , t l \ \
The subjectis too
bright.
Attacha neutraldensity
( N D )f i l t e rt o t h e l e n s .
l=
Lll The sample warningsabove apply when the lens used has a maximum aperture
of f/3.5 and minimum apertureof t122.The maximum and minimum aperture
warning displayswill differ dependingon the lens attachedto the camera.
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TroubleshootingGuide
l f t h e r e i s a p r o b l e m , l r yt o r e s o l v ei t b y r e f e r r i n gt o t h i s T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g
G u i d e .l f t h e p r o b l e ms t i l lp e r s i s t s t, a k e t h e c a m e r at o y o u r n e a r e s tC a n o n
S e r v i c eC e n t e r .
Nothing is T h e b a t t e r i e sa r e e x h a u s t e d
displayedon the ' Replacethe batterieswith new ones. (+page 18, 19)
LCD panel. T h e b a t t e r i e sh a v e b e e n i n s t a l l e di n c o r r e c t l y .
' Installthe batteriescorrectly.(+page 18)
The picturelooks T h e l e n sf o c u s m o d e i s s e t t o < M F > ( o r < M > )

blurred. 'Set the lens focus mode to <AF> (or <A>). (-+page 2O)
T h e r e w a s c a m e r a s h a k e w h e n t h e p i c t u r ew a s t a k e n
' Hold the camera steady or use a faster shutterspeed.
(-->page 22)
The shutterdoes T h e < @ > i c o n b l i n k so n t h e L C D p a n e l .

notwork. ' Take out the film and load it correctly.(+page 23)
T h e i c o n b l i n k so n t h e L C D p a n e l
' Replacethe batterieswith new ones. (+page 1B)
T h e < @ > i c o nb l i n k sw h i l et h e r e w o u n df i l m i s s t i l li n t h e
camera
' Replacewith a new roll of film. (+page 23)
T h e i n - f o c u si n d i c a t o irn t h e v i e w f i n d e br l i n k sa n d f o c u s
c a n n o tb e a c h i e v e d
' Select another focusing point. (-+page 45) lf focus still
cannot be achieved,focus manually.(-+page 55)
The<t>icon T h e b a t t e r yl e v e l i s v e r y l o w
blinks on the LCD ' Replacethe batterieswith new ones. (-->page18)
panel.
A m i s o p e r a t i o nh a s o c c u r r e d ,
' Press the shutter button halfway. (+page 22\
' Remove and reload the batteries.(+page 19) lf the < N >
icon stops blinking,picture-takingis possible.
lf it is still blinking,consult your nearest Canon Service
Center.
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Major Accessories
. Battery Pack BP-300
The verticalgrip has its own shutter
button and AE/FE lock button. lt houses
f o u r s i z e - A A b a t t e r i e s( a l k a l i n eN
, i-Cd,
or nickel hydride).Two CR123A
batteriesto power the camera can also
be used.
. EX-series Speedlites 550EX,
42OEX, and 22OEX
Three EOS-dedicated,E-TTL autoflash
Speedlitesare available.The 550EX
with an autozoomhead can providea
large flash output, the 420EX for
affordablehigh performance,and the
220EX for compactness.The
r e s p e c t i v em a x i m u mG u i d e N o . ( a t I S O
100 in meters)are 55, 42, and 22. All
t h r e e S p e e d l i t e sa l s o e n a b l eh i g h -
s p e e d s y n c ( F P f l a s h ) ,a n d F E l o c k .
With the 550EX and 420EX, E-TTL
wirelessautoflashwith multiple
S p e e d l i t e si s p o s s i b l e .
. Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX
EOS-dedicatedmacro ring flash
f e a t u r i n gG u i d e N o . 14 ( a t I S O 10 0 i n
meters),twin flash tubes, and E-TTL
autoflash.You can fire only one or both
flash tubes and controlthe flash ratio
betweenthe two flash tubes. High-
speed sync (FP flash) and FE lock are
also possible.Sophisticatedmacro
lightingeffectscan be obtainedand
o p e r a t i o ni s s i m p l e .T h e M R - 1 4 E Xc a n
also be used as the master unit in a
wireless,ffiulti-Speedlitesystem (with
t h e 5 5 0 E X o r 4 2 0 E X a s s l a v eu n i t s ) .
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. Remote Switch RS-60E3

Wired remote switchfor pressingthe
shutterbutton. lt connectsto the
camera'sremotecontrolterminaland
preventscamera shake during close-up
s h o t s ,b u l b e x p o s u r e s e
, tc.
. Remote Controller RC-1

for pressing
Wirelessremotecontroller
for self-
the shutterbutton.Convenient
timershots,close-upshots,bulb
exposures, etc.
. Camera Case EH14-L

Dedicated,semi-hardcase which can
accommodatethe camera attached
w i t h t h e E F 2 B - 10 5 m m f / 3 . 5 - 4 . 5l l U S M
lens.
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Major Specifications
u i,rrlif,
Type ...35mm AF/AEsingle-lens reflexcamera
withfocal-plane
shutter
|I-5t?o;"rdrive'flash'andautodateback'
picturesize. tll.'i#
C o m p a t i b llee n s e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C aEnFol e
nn s e s
L e n sm o u n t . . . . . . . . C a n oEnF m o u n t( e l e c t r o n icco n t r o l )
.l;ia1r3f:i-,f;{ji
Type ...Eye-levelpentaprism
Picturecoverage ........90% verticaland 92"/"horizontal coverage
E y eR e l i e.f. . . . . . . . 1. 9 . 5 m m
Magnification ( - 1
. . . . . . 0 . 7 0 x d i o p t e rw i t h5 0 m ml e n sa t i n f i n i t y )
Standard iopter. . . . . . . . . - 1d i o p t e r
D i o p t r iA
c d j u s t m e n t . . . . . . . . . . . . B ur a t -gi neo f - 2 . 5 - + 0 . 5d p t
i ln
Focusingscreen .Fixed,New Laser-matte focusingscreenwithfocusingpoints
Mirror .. . .Quick-return half mirror(Transmission:reflection ratioof 40:60).
(No vignettingwith EF 600mmfi4l lS USM or shorterlens.)
Viewfinderinformation (1)On the screen:Focusingpoints
(2) Belowthe screen:Shutterspeed,apedure(FEL,DEP,CAL,
END),AEiFE lock,exposurelevel(AE exposure
compensation amount,flashexposurecompensation amount,
manualexposurelevel,AEB range,red-eyereductionlamp
ON indicator), flash-readyindicator,FE lock underexposure
warning,high-speed sync(FPflash),EyeControlicon,flash
exposurecompensation icon,AF/MFin-focusindicator
Depth-of-field Preview Depth-of-field previewbuttonprovided.
* hX_pclS Uf * { - , ; ri r i t i " i } i
Meteringmodes .TTLmax.aperturemeteringwith a 3S-zonesiliconphotocell.
(1) Evaluativemetering(linkedto all focusingpoints)
(2) Partialmetering(approx.10"/"of viewfinderarea at center)
(3)Centerweighted averagingmetering
Exposure ControlMethods...(1) ProgramAE (shiftable)
(2)Shutterspeed-priority AE
(3)Aperture-priority AE
(a) Depth-of-field AE (non-shiftable)
(5) FullAuto (non-shiftable)
(6) ProgrammedlmageControlmodes
Portrait,Landscape,Closeup,Sports,NightScene
(7) E-TTLprogramflashAE
(8)A-TTLprogramflashAE
(9)TTL programflashAE
( 1 0 )M a n u a e l xposure
M e t e r i n gr a n g e
Filmspeedrange
( 11 ) B u l b
. . . E V1 - 2 O( a t 2 0 ' C w i t h5 0 m mt 1 1 . 4l e n s ,a t I S O 1 0 0 )
.. ....lSO6-6400(Setautomatically with DX-codedfilm at ISO 25-
ff
5000.)
Exposure c o m p e n s a t i o n . . . . .M l x p o s u r ec o m p e n s a t i o n+:2 s t o p si n 1 / 2 - s t o p
( 1a)n u a e
increments.
(2)AEB: +2 stopsin 1/2-stopincrements(Correctexposure,
underexposure, and overexposure sequence).
AElock . . . . . . . ( 1 ) A uAt o
E lock
I n O n e - S h oA t F m o d e ,A E l o c ka p p l i e dw h e nf o c u si s
achieved.
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(2)ManualAE lock
Enabledin all meteringmodeswith AE lockbutton.
M u l t i p l e x p o s u r e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . M9amx .u l t i p l ee x p o s u r e s( c a n c e l a b laen d r e s e t t a b laen y t i m e ) .
Cancelsautomatically afterall multipleexposuresare taken.
Camerashakewarning......ln the BasicZone modes,if the shutterspeedset automatically
is slowerthan the reciprocalof the lensfocallength,the shutter
speeddisplayblinksal2Hz.
* *.,.ttofocL.l$
Type ...TTL-S|R with a CMOS sensor
F o c u s i np go i n t s ..........7
A F w o r k i n gr a n g e .......EV 1 - 1 8( a t I S O 1 0 0 )
F o c u s i n gm o d e s . ( 1 )O n e - S h oA tF
and |ockswhen focus is achieved.
t,l Aib"j";?.i'oi.oo'
5ff5fftlii,'ffi"+33;',?"":'^',Sli'5:fi:'iXi
does not light(blinksal2Hz only if AF fails)and the beeper
does not sound.
(t)
Afiffi:: iS,"maticaly betweenone-Shot AF and At servo
ubject
l?fi.lt:Hfi
rorfit"
Enabledwith the focusingringwhen the lensfocusmode is
i?iJf,yrt(5?J#[.withc.Fn-10-1)
indicator .......(1)
rn-rocus point
rocusins
superimposed in viewfinder.
(2) In-focusindicatorin viewfinder.
(3) Beepersounds(canbe disabled).
F o c u s i n gp o i n ts e l e c t i o n . . .1.). (A u t o m a t i cs e l e c t i o:nC a m e r a - s e l e c t e d .
(')y,?ilH;siT1""h3,?,?":lJ,';,i5?i1"3
k e y s .( S e l e c t i oonp e r a t i o nm o d i f i a b lw e i t hC . F n - 11- 1 1 2 . )
(3) Eye Control:Focusingpointeye-selected.
Selected focusing point
indicator..superimposed in viewfinderand displayedon LCD panel.
AF-assistlighl.. ...Built-in flashfiresintermittent burstautomatically (disabledwith
C .F n - 7 ) .
Effectiverange:Approx.4.5 metersat center, Approx. 4 meters
at periphery.
* ryf; contral
Type ...Eyepositiondetectedby lREDs.
Calibration..... . . . . . U pt o f i v ec a l i b r a t i osne t t i n g sc a n b e s t o r e d( l n t e l l i g e nf et a t u r e
provided).
. Shutter
Type .Vertical-travel, focal-plane shutterwith all speedselectronically-
controlled.
S h u t t e sr p e e d s . . . 3 0s e c .t o 1 / 4 0 0 0s e c .i n 1 / 2 - s t o p sb,u l b ,X - s y n ca t 1 1 1 2 5s e c .
Shutterrelease ...Soft-touch electromagnetic release.
Self - t i m e r . . . . . . . . . .E. l e c t r o n i c a l l y - c o n t r owl liet hd1O - s e cd. e l a y .
. Film Transport
F i l ml o a d i n g . . . . . . . . A u t o m a tai cd v a n c et o f r a m e1.
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Filmadvance ..Automaticfilm advancewith built-inmotor

(approx.a fps max ).
f.l.?lglg !2.).pontinuous
F i l mr e w i n d. .
(silentor high-spegdrewindenabredwith c.Fn-1.)
(Rewindspeed switchabrewith riorori-iewindbuttbn
during
rewind.)
Filmrewindtimea
mode:Approx.13 (18)sec./Approx. 4g dB
film(3t)....Silent
with24-ex.
High-speedmdcie:Approi 5 (el r"..7-Approx. 55 dB
. Built-in Fla
Frash ., $3i3ilqisHffil"i['#3n,r.
exposure,tion
. Date andnprinting (OD Model onty)
Type .'..'.Quartzclockwith built-inauto calendarand liquid-crystal
display.
Time span . !"n, 1, 1994to Dec.31, 201g,0:00to 23:59
lmprintingfc.'........(1) Month,day, yeal (4l.ry,y,'monilr, y""i (3) year, month,day
( 4 ) D a y ,h o u r ,m i n u t e ' ( 5 )B l - a n k
power sour(. .One CR2O2SlithiumOatt'ery
' Other Sflons
Flashcontd. .X-syncon hot shoe.
D i m e n s i o r . . . . . . . .4. .6. . 7
1( W )x 1 0 3( H )x 6 9 ( D ) m m
2 I ^ 8 ( U l _ 4 . 0 6 ( H ) x 2 . 7 2( D ) i n .
Weight 9,80Ol_20.sg< (9g9Von_ly,'eictuding batteries)
Non-QDmodet:575'g r 20.goz 1ooo"y ;it;'eicruoing batteries) ffi
'4!! petr,Pgtlig"tionsare basedon Canon'sstandardtests and measurements.
. All bpe,aresubjectto changewithoutnotice.
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- imprinting 39
- setting 40
A c c e s s o r i e s. . . . . . . . 1 0 5 < DEP > Depth- of- field
AE 66
< % > A E B. . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3 depth of field 99
AE lock. . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1 - pr eview 63
- e f f e c t so f . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0. 0 dioptr icadjustment. 21
- w i t h< J (> .........71
AF
- w h e nA F f a i l s ..........55
a u t o m a t i cf ocu si n gp o i n t se l e cti on .....45 E- TTL autoflash .......86
m a n u a l f o cu si n gp o i n t se l e cti o n ......45 Eye Control
- < cAL > calibr ationpr oce dur e ........47
AF modes
- A F m o d ed i a l - calibration........ ..........47
. . . .. . . . . .51
- a n d f i l m a d v a n c em o d e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 1 - c a l i b r a t i o na n d o p e r a t i o nt i p s . . . . . . . . ....50
- s e l e c t i o np r o c e d u r e . . . . . . . . . - d i s a b l i n .g. . . . . . . . ..................53
.............42
- E y e C o n t r o ls w i t c h ...........15
A l F o c u sA F . . . . . . . ...........44
- focusingpoint selectionm ethod .......45
A l S e r v oA F . . . . ......43
- I n t e l l i g e nf te a t u r e ...............50
aperture .......98
( A v) A p e r t u r e - p r i o r iA - < e D > p r o c e d u r e. . . . . . . . . .........52
t yE . . . . . . . . . ......62
- S e r v oA F . . . . . . . . . . ..........53
au t o m a t i cf o cu si n gp o i n t se l e cti o n ......45
- w i t h d e p t h - o f - f i e lAd E ............68
deletingcalibr ationsetting s ....51
< f e l> E v a l u a t i v em e t e r i n g . . . . . . . . . . . ........56
B a s i cZ o n e m o d e s .........14 e x p o s u r e . . . . . . . . ......98
batteries - w a r n i n g s. . . . . . . . ......103
- installing .....18 < te > AE lock .71
- l e v e lc h e c k ......19 <%> auto exposur ebr ack eti ng ....73
r e p l a c i n gq ua rtz d a te b a tte ry...... ......40 < E D> m u l t i p l ee x p o s u r e s . . . . . . . . . .....76
b u i l t - i nf l a s h . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2 < M > m a n u a le x p o s u r e .......64
- a u t o m a t i cfi ri n g .... ..30 e x p o s u r ec o m p e n s a t i o n .........72
- e f f e c t i v er a n g e ........82 e y e c u p .......21
- f i r i n gA F - a s s i s lti g h t . . . ..........30 e y e p i e c ec o v e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. .8.
- using ....82
b u l be x p o s u r e . . . ....75
Feature AvailabilityTable 100

FEB.... ....90
< c A Lt E y e C o n t r o lc a l i b r a t i o n . . . . . . ......47 < J +> F E l o c k ......88
< [ ] > C e n t e r w e i g h t e ad v e r a g i n g ...........56 film
- c h e c k i n g. . . . . . . . . . . .............24
- < lso > settingthe ISO sp eed m anual l y....79
C o m m a n dD i a l ...........14
- ISOspeed. . . . . .. . . . . . . 9 8
< t r r>r rc o n t i n u o u ss h o o t i n g. . . . . . . . . . . .......79
- loading ..............23
c o n v e n t i o n su s e d i n t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s... . . . . . . . . . 1 6
- < os: > Midroll rewind ..25
C r e a t i v eZ o n e m o d e s ........14
- unloading........ .........25
C u s t o mF u n c t i o n s ........93
- s e t t i n gp r o c e d u r e . . . . . . .........94 b a t t e r ys e r v i c e| i f e . . . . . . . ............19
- c a n c e l i n g. . . . . ....95 film advance mode
- list . - lever ...15
...........96
- selecting .......79
flash
- s y n c s p e e d sa n d a p e r t u r e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3
date and time - u s i n gf l a s h . . . . . .8.1
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:it
< g z > F l a sh e xp o su reco mp e n sation.....84,Bg

f l a s ha n d F u l lA u t o m o d e ........86
f l a s ha n d p i c t u r e - t a k i nmg odes .....................86
focusing
< D EP >D e pth -o f-fi e l d AE ....66
o f f - c e n t e rsu b j e cts .......54
< E B> M a n u a lf o c u s i n g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5 P r o g r a mA E . . . . . . . . . . ...........58
focusing points a n d < E > ( F u l lA u t o ) d i f f e r e n c e s . . . . . . . . . . 5 9
- s e l e c t i o np r o c e d u r e . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5 < f o l > P a r t i a lm e t e r i n g ..........56
- s e l e c t i n gw i t h < E > . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5 < \ : l> P o r t r a i tm o d e . . . . ...........32
FPflash ..........87 p r e d i c t i v e
A F . . . . . . . .....44
< c J > F u l lA u t o m o d e . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 8 p r o g r a ml i n e . . . . ......102
p r o g r a ms h i f t . . .............59
P r o g r a m m e dl m a g e C o n t r o lZ o n e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. . 1
( l r , > H i g h - s p e e ds y n c ( F P f l a s h ) ..........87
H o l d i n gt h e C a m e r a . . . . . . . .............26
< < O> R e d - e y er e d u c t i o n ................30
R e m o t eS w i t c h ..........80
< M> M a n u al e xp o su re .....64 < $E> Self- tim er ....37

< E E> M a n u a lf o c u s .......55 < T v> s h u t t e rr p " " i - p i l ; i d ; E ::...................00
m a n u a lf o c u s i n g ........55 specifications. ....107
m a n u a lf o c usi n gp o i n t se l e cti o n ........45 < < > S p o r t sm o d e ............35
metering modes
< [ ] > C e n te rw e i g h te da ve ra g i n g ........56
< f e l >E v a l u a t i v e . . . . . . ...........56
viewfinder
<fol> Partial ........56 - information......... .........13
< [ e ] > s e l e c t i o no f . . . . . ...........56
ff
d i o p t r i ca d j u s t m e n t . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........21
m i r r o rl o c k u p ..........78
m o d e l i n gf l a s h ...........90
< E > M u l t i p l ee x p o s u r e s . . . . . . . . ........76
w i r e l e s s ,m u l t i - S p e e d l i tfel a s h .............91
< ! > wir elessr emote contr ol ...........80
< E > N i g h tS c e n e m o d e . . .....36

Nomenclature....... ......10
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;q1 The Notesymbolgivessupplemental

Also read"Handlingcautions"on page6 to preventcameramalfunction

Before Using Your Camera

How Low Battery Levels Affect Camera Operation

Install the batteries. Attach a lens.

Load the film. Focus the subject.

On the lens, set the Turn the Command Dial

Take the picture. Unload the film.

. The referencepageis indicatedin parentheses.

AF modedial (+pagb 15) Built-inflash (retracted)(-+page82)

Eye Controlswitch AF-assistlight(+page 30)

a Q<< > Midrollrewind

Shutterspeed(q000 - J0", b"lb ) A p e r t u r e ( 0 0- 9 t )

. The . > > arrowis displayednextto the f unctionbeingset.

Viewfi nder Information

Eye Control icon

AE lock I FE lock indicator In-focusindicator

' Full Auto mode

ONE SHOT AF (+page 42)

Al FOCUSAF (+page 44)

Al SERVOAF (+page 43)

Eye Control Switch

Eye ControlON (+pag e 52)

. In this booklet,the <rxl> icon indicatesthe

. This symbol indicatesthat there is a related

. All the operationsdescribedin this booklet

. Page numbers in parentheses(+page I) indicatewhere you can

Attaching the Strap

lnsert the batteries.

Close the battery chamber cover.

Checking the Battery Level

Turn the Command Dial to a

Battery Service Life (With 24-ex. rolls)

Remove the eyecup.

stilldoesnot looksharpafteryou turnthe dioptricadjustment

Pressing the Shutter Button Halfway or Completely

When it is pressed halfway:

When it is pressed completely:

Close the camera back.

Checking the Film Speed

> button and

Q<< Midroll Rewind

Press the q O<<> button.

. In the Basic Zone modes except

Turn the Command Dial to <E>.

l"'[ to <ArFocus>, the film advance mode

Aim the focusing points on the

Press the shutter button halfway

Check the exposure setting.

Take the picture.

Automatic Firing of the Built-in Flash

E Also read the cautionsfor using the built-inflash on pages 82.

AF-Assistwith the Built-in Flash

Turn the <r:l\> dial to set " I " on

Turn the Command Dial to < $D>.

l"'[ same as with the < Cl > Full Auto

Turn the Command Dial to < -^^>.

l"'[ same as with the < O > Full Auto

0 ,t the shutterspeed display blinks,the shutterspeed may be too slow and a

Turn the Command Dial to <{Z>.

l"'f same as with the < E > Full Auto

This is for sports and fast-moving