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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

The EOS is a very compact autotocus, single-lens reflex camera. It has many basic andadvanced picture-taking modes to suit variouspicture-taking req uirements.

Tryout your new camera while following the

instructions in this booklet.

• Precautions

Before using the camera for an important

event such as a wedding, be sure to take

test shots to make sure the cameraoperates properly.

EOS cameras have a lens mount fitted

with electronic contacts for dedicatedope rat ion (autofocu si ng, exposu recontrol, etc.) with EF lenses. Using a non-

EF lens with an EOS camera may not

result in proper camera or lens operation.

Also, the warranty does not cover anycamera malfunction or damage occurringwith the use of non-Canon accessories.

Symbots used in this Instructions:

.. : Warning for preventing cameramalfunction or damage.

E i l : Supplementary notes for basic cameraoperation.

, ' f , i , : Helpful tip for operating your camera

and taking pictures .

• Page numbers in parentheses indicatewhere you can find more information.

Also read "Handling Precautions" on

page 62 to prevent camera malfunctionand damage.

Retai n Ih is Instructions for lulu rereference.

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I. Before You

Start

II. BasicOperation

III. Self~Timer anQuartz Date

(QD m odel of1 l

IV. AdvancedOperations

V. E~TTL Autoflas

VI. Reference



ck Start Guide ............................ 4 Viewfinder Information ..................... B

enclature .................................. 6 Command Dial. ................................ 9

Panel ....................................... 8

ching the neck strap ................ 10 Shutter Button and

talling the Batteries and Autofocusi ng Operations ........... 13

Checking the Battery Level ....... 10 Loading and Unloading Film .......... 14unting and Detaching a Lens .... 12

Full Auto Mode ......................... 16 . o r . Close-up Mode ......................... 22

ting Red-Eye Reduction ........... 18 ~ Sports Mode ............................. 23

Portrait Mode ............................ 20 ~ Night Scene Mode .................... 24

Landscape Mode ...................... 21

f-timer Operation ...................... 25 Replacing the Quartz

rinting the Date or Time ........... 26 Date Battery .............................. 27

ting the Date and Time ............. 27

using Point Selection ............... 28 Partial Metering and AE Lock ........ 42

using an Off-Center Subject .... 30 Exposure Compensation ............... 43

Program AE ............................... 31 ~ Autoexposure Bracketing (AEB) .. 44

Shutter-Speed Priority AE ......... 33 buLb Bulb Exposure ....................... 46Aperture-Priority AE .................. 35 ~ Multiple Exposures ................... 47

anual Exposure ...................... 37 IS O Setting the ISO Film Speed ...... 49

Automatic Depth-ol-Field AE ... 38 · ' 1 1 Silencing the In-Focus Beeper .. 50

Using the Built-in Flash ............. 39 G!: Midroll Film Rewind .................. 51

TL Autoflash with EX-Series Speedlites ................................................... 52

ic Terminology ......................... 56 Major Accessories ......................... 61

ubleshooting Guide .................. 58 Handling Precautions .................... 62

osure Warnings ....................... 59 Major Specifications ...................... 64

ture Availability Table .............. 60

Modes and

Film Advance Modes ................ 60

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Qu ick Start Guid e

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1 Inslallthe batteries.

As shown in the figure. open the batterycompartment cover and insert two DL123A(or CR123A) lithium batteries.

2 Attach a lens.

Align the red dots on the lens and cameraand turn the lens clockwise until it snaps inplace.

3 On the lens, set the focus modeswitch to AF .

4 Set the Command Dial to 0 .



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Q uick Start Guid e

5 Load the film.

Align the edge of the film leader with the

orange mark on the camera and close the

camera back until i t snaps shut. The film will

then advance to Irame 1 automatically.

6 Focus the subject.

Ai m the tocusl ng point ( 0 a 0) on the

subject and press the shutter button lightly 10

autofocus.

7 Take the picture.

Press the shutter button completely to take

the picture.

8 Unloading the film.

At the end of the roll. the film rewinds

automatically. Open the camera back and

remove the film cartridge

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Nomenclature

Self-timer button (page 25)

Film rewind button (p~ge 51)

Function button (page 44) ----,

I"OC using poi nt se lector (page 28)

LCD panel (page 8) -----,

Main Dial

Grip (battery compartment)

(page 10)

AF-assist beam emitter (page 19)

Red-eye reduction lamp (page 18)

Self-timer lamp (page 25)

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,..---- Hot shoe (page 61)

- For dedicated Canon Speedlites

(sold separately), etc,

,------ Built-in flash (page 39 )

Cornrnand Dial (page 9)

Neck strap eyelet (page 1 0)

Camera back lock-release lever(page 14)

Lens release button (page 12)

Focus mode switch (page 1,2)

Focu S Ing ring (page 58)

Zoom ring

"For details, see tile page number in parentheses.



Eyepiece (page B)---~

Nomenclature

Eyecup --------,

Film window -----,

Digit set buuon (page 27)

Partial metering I AE lock I

FE lock button (page 42)

Ex po su re co m pensat ion

button (page 43)

Aperture button (page 37)

Remote control

jack (page 6')

• ConneC I:S 10

R e mO le SW ;lch

R S -60 E 3 (SOld

separately).

Grip positioning hole

Battery oompartment cover lever

(page '0)

Camera back

--- Tripod socket

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Comm and D ial

The Command Dial cannot be rotated to where there is no symbol on thedial.

o:FuII Auto (page 16)

The camera takes care of everything.

Just aim and press the shutter button.

Programmed Image

Control Zone

Fully automatic operation can be set tosuit the type 01subject.

(\ : Portrait (page 20)

t o t . : Landscape (page 21)

~ : Close-up (page 22)

~ : Sports (page 23)

~ : Night Scene (page 24)

~ : Lock

Set to this position when the camera is

not to be used. This turns off the

camera.

Creative Zone

Lock

(Turns off the camera.)

Creative ZoneAllows yo u to create yo ur own

photographic effects.

P :Program AE (page 31)

Tv : Shutter speed-priority AE

(page 33)

Av . Aperture-priority AE (page 35)

M : Manual exposure (page 37)

~ 'D E P : Depth-ol-field AE (page 38)

Function Set Zone

ISO : To set the ISO lilm speed

manually. (page 49)

e~ : For midroll film rewind. (page 51)

'For details, see the page number in parentheses.

When the camera is not to be used, set the Command Dial to ~. This will prevent accidental

battery drainage II the shutter button Is held down inadvertently.

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I. B efore You StartTo have your camera reaCllyfor pteture-taklng, follew the preeeduresbelow.

Attaching the neck strap

Pass the end of the strap through the

clasp on the inner side. Pullthe strap to$ Cd> make sure il does not slip out of the

(f)i h . clasp.

'It;

Ins talling the Batteries and Checking th e B atte ry Level

Installing the BatteriesUse DL123A (or CA123A) lithium batteries.

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1 Slide the battery compartmentcover lever as shown by the arrowand open the battery compartmentcover.

2 Insert the batteries with the. contacts oriented as shown on thebatlerycompartment cover.

3 Close the battery compartmentcover.



I. Before You Start

Checking the Battery Level

1 Turn the Command Dial to a

Programmed Image Control modeor Creative Zone mode.

2 The battery level will be displayedon the LCD panel by one of thefollowing battery level indicatorsymbols:

@!!l : Battery level OK.

C!l :Keep spare battery handy.

9.Replace the battery.

~:tsee page 63 .

• 'The battery level can be checked when the

Command Dial is unlocked.

• DL123A (or CR123A) Lithium Battery Service Life

Ambient0% Flash Use 50% Flash Use 100% Flash Use

Temperature

At 20°C 85 rolls 35 rolls 17 rolls

At-10°C 60 rolls 25 rolls 12 rolls

No. of 24-exposure rolls based on Canon's Standard Test Method with new batteries.

Operating the camera without lilm will stlll consume battery power and reduce the number

of rolls that can be taken with the batteries.

If nothing is displayed on the LCD panel, the batteries may have been installed incorrectly.

Take out the batteries and install correctly.

Before using the camera, be sure to check the battery level.

In areas where DL 123A (or CR123A) batteries may not be easily available, take spare

batteries with you.

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Mounting and D etach ing a L ens

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Mounting a Lens

1 Remove the rear lens cap and thecamera body cap by turning thecap as shown by the arrow.

2 Align the red dots on the lens andcamera and turn the lens as shownby the arrow until it snaps in place.

3 On the lens, set the focus modeswitch to AF.

If the locus mode switch is set to MF (or M

on some lenses), autotocus will not

operate.While the lens autctocuses, do not touch

the rotating part of the lens.

4 Remove the front lens cap.

Detaching the Lens

While pressing the lens releasebutton, turn the lens as shown by thearrow until it stops, then remove thelens.



L oad ing and U nload ing F ilm

Loading Film

When a roll of film is loaded, the camera first winds the whole roll onto thecamera's spool. Then each time a picture is taken and the frameadvances, one frame of film is rewound back into the film cartridge.

With OX-coded film, the cameraautomatically sets the film's ISOspeed.

If the film is not OX-coded, set the ISO speedmanually. See "Setting the ISO Speed" onpage 49.

' a ',"R

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1 Unlock the Command Dial.

2 Slide down the camera back lock-release lever to open the cameraback.

3 Insert the film cartridge at an angle

as shown in the figure.

Infrared film cannot be usedwith this camera.

The shutter curtain Is manufactured wtth veryhigh precision. To prevent damage, nevertouch the shutter curtain. When loading orunloading film, be careful not to touch theshutter curtain with your fingers or the film.



I. Before You Start

4 Hold down the film cartridge andpull the edge of the film leader tothe orange mark on the camera.

I! the edge of the film leader goes beyond

the orange mark, rewind some of the film

back into the cartridge.

5 After checking that the film leaderedge is correctly aligned with the

orange mark, close the camera

back. The film will then wind on the

spool and the frame counter willcount up. The camera will thenmake a shutter release sound and

the film symbol (@) will bedisplayed.

While the film is being wound, the ISO lilm

speed will be displayed on the LCD panel.

If the lilm has not been loaded properly,

the frame count will not be displayed and

the film symbol will blink. Load the filmagain.

Unloading Film

After the film's last frame is exposed,the camera rewinds the film

automatically. When the film rewindends, only the film symbol will blink on

the LCD panel.Check that the film symbol is blinking,then open the camera back andunload the film.

The film symbol will blink for 3 seconds, then it

will stay on.

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II. B as ic Ope rationEasy picture-taking with the Command Dial's Full Auto and ProgrammedImage Control modes is described here. With these fully-automaticpicture-taking modes, all you do is press the shutter button and thecamera does the rest.The Full Auto mode and Programmed Image Control modes override alicamera controls except the shutter button.

oFull Auto Mode

-The Full Auto mode is for any type of subject. You only need to press theshutter button. One of the three focusing paints is used to focus thesubject for easy picture-taking.

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1 Turn the Command Dial to D.

2 Look through the viewfinder andaim one of the three focusingpaints on the subject.

The camera will select a focusing point to

focus what it perceives as the subject.

If none of the focusing points cover the

subject, see "Focus Lock" on page 30.



[I. Basic Operation

3Press the shutter button halfway.The subject will be focused and the

shutter speed and aperture will beset automatically.

When focus is achieved, the green ln-

focus indicator lights.

The active focusing point will light on the

LCD panel and in the viewfinder.

The shutter speed and aperture will be displayed

on the LCD panel a nd in the viewlinde r. .

In low-light or backlit conditions, the built-in

flash fires automatically.

4 Press the shutter button completelyto take the picture.

In-focus indicator warning

If the in-focus indicator blinks, the shutter cannot be released. See page 58.

Display of the multiple focuSing pointsWhen focus is achieved, more than one focusing point indicator at the bottom of the

viewfinder may light. This indicates that those corresponding focusing points have

achieved focus.

How the focusing point is selected automatically

As a genelal principle, the focusing point covering the closest, focus able object is selected

automatically.

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II. Basic Operation

Automatic Flash Operation

In the Full Auto mode 0 or in the" , \ " ! , , and ~ Programmed ImageControl modes, the built-in flash pops up and fires automatically for dark

or backlit (fill-in flash) subjects.

_ .If the built-in flash is obstructed from popping up automatically, the battery level indicator

on the LCD panel will blink for 3 seconds and then remain displayed as a warning. If this

happens, press the shutter button halfway to cancel the warning.

If you do not want 10use flash. use the P (Program AE) mode.See page 31.

The Red-Eye Effect

When flash is used in low-light situations, it may reflect off the subject's

pupils and make the eyes look red in the photograph.

Setting Red-Eye Reduction

The red-eye reduction feature helps reduce red eye with the camera'sred-eye reduction lamp which gently shines into the subject's eyes to

decrease the pupil diameter, thereby reducing the chances of red eyefrom occurring. Red-eye reduction can be set in any picture-taking mode.

1 Press the function button until thefunction pointer points to the red-eye reduction symbol (@) on the

LCD panel.

2 Turn the Main Dial as shown bythe arrow so that "1" appears on

the LCD panel.

To disable red-eye reduction. turn the

Main Dial in the opposite direction to set it

1 0 "0".

The function pointer j I o > will disappear

and the red-eye reduction feature will be

disabled.

3 The setting will take effect 6seconds later or when the Main

Dial is turned.

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II. Basic Operation

The red·eye reduction lamp lights after the shutter buttonis pressed halfway and focus hasbeen achieved.The red-eye reduction lamp will light again if the shutter button is pressed halfway again.While Ihe red-aye reduction lamp is Iii. the red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator in Ihe

viewfinder will gradually fade.

Hed-eye reduction may be effective only when the subject looks at the red-eye reductionlamp. The actual effectiveness witl depend on Ihe subject.To increase the effectiveness of red-eye reduction, take the clcture arter the red-eyefa duclion lamp-on indlcator in the viewlinder turns off.The picture can be taken at anytime even while the red-eye reduction lamp is lit. Just pressIhe shutter button completely.

AF-AssistBearn

Under difficult autofocusing conditlons, the AF-assist beam is emitted

automatically to assist autotocus.

The AF-assist beam can be activated in any Pmgrammed ImageControl mode and CreativeZone modeIf Speedlite S40EZ is used with the camera. the AF-assist beam will be emitted by the

Speedlite instead. With any other external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite, the AF-assist beamwill be emitted by the camera. However, if the center focusing point has been selectedmanually in a Creative Zone mode, the AF-assist beam will be emitted by the EOS-dedicated Speedlite instead of the camera.

IIISingle-frame and continuous shootingWhen the shutter button is held down completely, the shooting mode (single-frame orcontinuous) is set automatically by Ihe current picture-taking mode. Refer to page 65 10

see which shooting mode is set

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'i) Portrait Mode

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This mode blurs the background tomake the human subject stand out.

Holding down the shutter button enables

continuous shooting.

For dark or backlit (fill-in flash) subjects, the

built-in flash pops up and fires automatically.

Set the Command Dial 10 0 ;) .

The picture-taking procedure is the same as for

the Full Auto mode (page 16).

Head-and-shoulder shots result in the best background blur effect. Also, the further away

the subject is from the background, the more blurred the background will become.Using a telephoto lens also blurs the background further. II a zoom lens is used, use the

longest focal length. (For example, a 2S-S0mm zoom lens set to SO mm.)

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.. L andscape Mode



This is for sweeping scenery, sunsets,etc.

The built-in flash does not operate in this

mode.

Set the Command Dial to :t..



If a zoom lens is attached, use Ihe shortest focal length. (For example. a 28·80mm zoom

lens set 10 28 mm.) The resulting photograph will have more depth from the foreground tothe background and a wider breadth.

If th e shutte r speed d Isp Iay bli n ks, the shutte r speed may be too slow to prevent a blu rred

picture due 10 camera shake. Hold the camera steady or use a tripod. (The shutter speed

will still blink even while a tripod is used.)

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: e , C lose -up Mode



Set this mode when using the lens'built-in macro feature for taking close-

up shots of flowers, insects, etc.

For dark or back Iii (Iill-in flash) subjects, the

built-in flash pops up and fires automatically.

Set the Command Dial to . : ! : o •

The pic tu re-taki ng proced ure is th e sa me as for


Focus the subject at the lens' minimum focusing distance.

If a zoom Iens is used. use the Iongest focal Iength to obta ina larger mag n ificati on.For better close-ups, an EF macro lens and Macro Ring Lite ML..s (both sold separately)

are recommended.

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~ Sports Mode-------



This mode is ideal for sports

ph otcq rap hy and captu ri ng fast-moving subjects.

Holding down the shutter button enables

conti nuou s 5hooting.

The bu iIt- in II ash does not operate in th ismode.

set the Command Dial to ~.



Using ISO 400 or faster lilm is recommended.

For sports photography, a telephoto lens such as the EF 80-200mm 114.5-5.6 USM or EF75-300mm 114-5.6 is recommended.

If the shutter speed display blinks, Ihe shutter speed may be 100 slow to prevent a blurred

picture due to camera shake. Hold the camera steady or use a tripod. (The shutter speed will

still blink even while a tripod is used.)

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ri Nigh t Scene Mode



Use this mode when taking a photo ofa human subject at sunset or at night.

Flash is used to illuminate the subjectand a slow shutter speed is used to

expose the background, resulting in anatural-looking exposure.

Set the Command Dial to ~ .

Using ISO 400 or faster film is recommended.

When using this mode, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.For scenery only (no human subjects), use the Landscape mode;;'.The fl!ight Scene mode uses a slow shutter speed. Tell the subject not to moveimmediately after the flash tires.If the self-timer is used, the red-eye reduction lamp will flash after the exposure iscompleted.An external EOS-dedicated Speedlite will alsowork with this mode.It the Night Scene mode is used in daylight, it will be the same as the Full Auto mode.

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III. Se lf-T im e r and Quartz D ate (QD mod el only )The camera has a self-timer, and QD models have a quartz date featureto t rnpr lnt the date (Ortime.

Self-tim er O peration

The self-timer can be used in any picture-taking mode. Using a tripod isrecommended.

If you start the self-timer whilestanding in Iront 01the camera, the

focus may be incorrect.To cancel the sell-timer, press the

sell-timer button again.When using the self-limer to take apicture of only yourself, first lock thefocus (see page 30) on an objectnear where you will be in Ihe picture.

1 Press the self-timer button.

The & symbol will be displayed on theLCD panel.To cancel the selt-tlrner, press the self-limer button again or turn the CommandDial to ~.

2 Press the shutter button halfway tofocus, and check the shutter speedand aperture setting.

3While still looking through the

viewfinder, press the shutter buttoncompletely to start the self-timer.The beeper will sound and the

shutter will be released after 10sec.

The beeper beeps slowly (twice/sec.) duringthe first 8 seconds and laster (8 times/sec.)during the final two seconds before theshutter is released.

The sell-timer display on the LCD panelcounts down in seconds.The camera's red-eye reduction lampIights two seconds belore the shutter isreleased.

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Im prin ting th e D ate or T im e (Q D m ode l on ly )

QD models have a quartz date feature which maintains an automatic

calendar to the year 2019. It can imprint the date or time on thephotographs you take. The year, month, and day are initially displayed on

the quartz date display panel. If left unchanged, the date in this format willbe imprinted on the photograph at the same time the photograph is taken.

The date or time can be imprinted in any picture-taking mode.

Pressing the MODE button changes the date/time format to be imprinted,

in the sequence shown on the display panel as follows:

Year, month, day '~Ir_-I in :111 (1996 Oct. 20)J _ ) , 11../ I_ I_I

Day, hour, minuteJ _

Hyphens

J _Month, day, year

J _

(20th 16:45)

(Blank)

(Oct. 20, 1996)

Day, month, year -,n I), 'n;- (20 Oct. 1996)C!J " _ 1 :10

"M" is displayed above the month.

• When the picture is taken, "_"' blinks to indicate that the date or time has been imprinted



The date or time is imprinted as

shown in the above photograph. The

actual imprinted date or time does not

have the "M" or "_" displayed on the

display pane I.

Disabling Date or TimeImprinting

If you do not want to imprint the dateor time on the photograph, press the

MODE button until the LCD paneldisplays "-- _. - _".



______ I__II.-Self-Timer and Quartz Date (QD model only)

Setting the Date and Time

To set or change the date and time, follow the procedure below:

1 Press the MODE button to display

the date or time to be set.

MODE M -

(M)O 0 '0'- 0 , I_1 0 I L l t

SELECT SET

MODE

S ELECT S ET

MODE

(0)0 (j)

S ELECT S ET

MODE

mr: 0, -uj':f!J fU(ll

(O)(j) 0S ELECT S ET

2 Press the SELECT button so thatthe digit to be changed blinks.

3 Keep pressing the SET button until

the correct number appears.

4 Press the SELECT button untilnone of the digits blink. This sets

the new date or time.

Replacing the Quartz Date BatteryWhen the quartz date display panel looks faded, replace the CR2Q25

lithium battery as follows. Battery life is about 3 years.

1 Open the camera back and loosenthe screw to remove the batterycompartment cover as shown in

the figure.

2 Take out the battery.

3 Insert a new battery with thepositi ve contact facin g yo u. Then

reattach the battery compartmentcover.

4 Close the camera back and set thecorrect date and time.

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IV . Advanoed Operations'The Creative Zone modes make picture-taking more flexible w.ith shutter

speed-priority and aperture-flri'ority modes, user-selected focusing points,and options for changing the exposure settings. l'he Creative Zone

modes are descnbed here along with elitler advanced Qfle~atioms..

The focusing paints are the lillie boxes which focus the subject. The

focusing point can be selected automatically by the camera or manually

by you.

In the Full Auto, A·DEP, and all Programmed Image Control modes, the

focusing point can only be selected automatically. In the P, Tv, Av, and Mmodes, the focusing point can be selected either automatically or

manually.

Automatic selection:. The camera selects the focusing polnt

automatically depending on the scene. Ideal for

snapshots.Manual selection: You can select any focusing point to focus the

subject. This ensures that the camera focuses thesubject you want. It is also effective for focusing

off-center subjects quickly.

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Selecting the focusing

point automatically or

manually

1 Set the Command Dial to the P,Tv, Av, or M mode.

2 Press the focusing point selector.

The locu sing point incic ato r for th e current

fOCl)5in.g point is d isp Iayed .The focusing point indicator remains

d i sp layed for 6 seconds after the focusing

point se tecto r is release d.



IV. Advanced Operations

3 Look at the focusing point indicatoron the LCD panel or in the

viewfinder and turn the Main Dial

u nti I the desired focusi ng poi nt

indicator is displayed.[. • .] :Sets the focusing point selection to

automatic.

[. ]: Se Iects th e left focu sing point.

[ • ] :Selects the center focusing point.

[ .]: Selects the right focusing point.

Th e foc using po in t indicator chan gas in th a

above 100ping seq uenee as the Mai n Dial

is turned.

4 Press the shutter button halfway to.• register the focusing point selection.

If the shutter button is not pressed halfway

with i n 6 seconds. the focu sing poi nt

se Iect iOn wi II be registere d au to mali cat Iy.

II you select the focusing point manually and then you set the Command Dial to Full. Auto or a

Programmed Image Control mode, your focusing point selection will be overidden and

automatic focusing point selection will take effect.

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Focusing an Oft-Center Subject

If you want to focus an off-center subject not covered by any of the

focusing points, following the procedure below.

1 Aim the manually-selected focusingpoint on the subject, then press the

shutter button halfway to focus.



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2 Keep pressing the shutter buttonhalfway and recompose the picture.




P Program AE---.- ......-===:"~



Like the Fun Auto mode (0), this is a

ge neral-pu rpose pictu re-taki ng mod e.

The camera automatically sets theshutter speed and aperture to suit the

scene's brightness.

1 Set the Command Dial to P.

2 Press the shutter button halfway tofocus the subject.

The sn utter speed and apertu re witt bedisplayed in the viewfinder and on the lCOpanel display.

Alter the shutter button is pressed hallway

and P O l ,Ieased. t he shutter speed and

aperture wilt remain displayed lor aooui 4

seconds.

3 Check the shutter speed andaperture, then press the shutter

button completely to take thepicture.

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IV. Adva.nced Operations

In a Creative Zone mode. the LCD panel and viewfinder will show the exposure level scale and

exposure level indicator in addition to the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure level indicator

indicates the exposure compensation amount and exposure level in the manual exposure mode.

t i lDifference Between Program AE Mode andFull Auto Mode

The Program AE (P) mode and Full Auto (0) mode obtain the sameshutter speed and aperture settings for picture-taking. However, theProgram AE mode is more flexible by allowing you to override the

camera settings and use the features below.0: Setlable by the user. x: Not setlable by the user.

Feature P Full Auto

Continuous shooting 0 x

Program shift 0 x

Exposure compensation 0 x

Auloexposure bracketing 0 x

Partial metering/AE lock 0 x

Manual focusing paint selection 0 x

Manual firing of built-in flash 0 x

High-speed sync with EX-series Speedlite 0 x

FE lock with EX-series Speedlite 0 x

Shifting the Program

In the Program AE mode, you can freely change the shutter speed andaperture combination (program) set by the camera while maintaining

the same exposure value. This is called shifting the program.To shift the program, press the shutter button halfway and turn theMain Dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture is displayed.

After the picture is taken with the shifted program, the Shifted program is canceled

automatically and the original program is restored.

If the built-in flash is used. the program cannot be shifted.

The program can be shifted only to a shutter speed from 30 to 112000 sec. and within

the minimum and maximum aperture settings of the lens.

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Taken at a fast shutter speed



Taken at a slow shutter speed

In this mode, you set the shutter speedand the camera sets the apertureautomatically to sui! the brightness of

the scene. (Tv stands for Time value.)

By selling a fast shutter speed, youcan freeze the motion of a Iast-rnovinqsubject. And by setting a slow shutter

speed, you can blur the subject to givethe impression of motion.

TO photograph a scene on a TV screen, use a

shutter speed of 1115 sec. for best results Use atripod \0 prevent blur.

1Setthe Command Dial 10Tv.

2 Turn the Mai.n Dial unlillhe desiredshutter speed is displayed.

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The shutter speed and aperture will bedisplayed in the viewlinder and on the LCDpanel.

4 Check the aperture and take thepicture.

If the maximum aperture (the smallest I-number) blinks, the scene is too dark. ln such acase, tum the Main Diat to set a slower shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking.

If the minimum aperture (the largest I-number) blinks, the scene is too bright. In such acase, tum the Main Dial to set a faster shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking.

Shutter Speed Display

The shutter speed can be set and displayed in full and half steps as shown below. Shutterspeeds from 2 to 2000 indicate the denominator of the fractional shutter speed. For example,125 is 1/125 second. For slower shutter speeds, the numeral is appended with the secondsmarkn. For exernple, 0"7 is 0.7 second and 15" is 15 seconds.30" 20" 15" 10" 8" S" 4" 3" 2" 1"5 1" 0"7

2 3 4 S 8 10 15 20 30 45 SO 90 125 180 250 350 500 750 1000 1500 2000

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Av Ape rture -Priority AE--..-----


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Taken with a small aperture

In this mode, you set the aperture andthe camera sets the shutter speed

automatically to suit the brightness ofthe scene. (Av stands for aperturevalue.)

By setting a larger aperture (smaller f-

number), you can blur Ihe backgroundand make the subject stand out.

Or, by setti ng a sm aile r ap e rtu re(larger I-number), you can increase the

depth of field 1 0 make both theforeground and background looksharp.

1 Set the Command Dial to Av.

2 Turn the Main Dial until the desiredaperture is displayed.

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The shutter speed and aperture will bedisplayed in the viewfinder and on the LCDpanel.

4 Check the shutter speed and takethe picture.

II the 30" shutter speed blinks, the scene is too dark. In such a case, tum the Main Dial toset a larger aperture (smaller I-number) until the shutter speed stops blinking.

If the 2000 shutter speed blinks, the scene is too bright. In such a case, turn the Main Dialto set a smaller aperture (a larger I-number) until the shutter speed stops blinking.

Aperture Display

The aperture can be set and displayed in full and half stops as shown belOW.The higher theaperture setting (I-number), the smaller the aperture opening will be. The displayable range 0 1

aperture settings depends on the lens mounted on Ihe camera. When no lens is mounted onthe camera, "00" is displayed for Ihe aperture setting.

1.0 1.2 1.4 1.8 2.0 2.5 2.8 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.6 6.7 8.0 9.5

11 13 16 19 22 27 32 38 45 54 64

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M Manual Exposure

In th is mode, you set the shutter speed and the apertu re for lotalexposure control. The exposure level of the shutter speed and aperture

combination you set is indicated on the exposure level scale so you cansee whether the exposure is suitable.

1 Set the Command Dial to M.

Indicales a correct

exposure -2. 1.e. 1.2+•Indicates

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overex po sure

lndlcatesunde rex po sure

2 Turn the Main Dial to set theshutter speed.

3 Press and hold down the aperture

button and turn the Main Dial to set

the desired aperture.


Check th e ex posure Ieve lind icalor in I he

viewfinder or on the LCD panel.

5 Look at the exposure level

indicator and adjust the exposurelevel if necessary .

Correct exposure: Th i sis the stand ar d

reference poi nt for a

correct exposure.

Overexposure: To achieve the correctexposure, increase the

shutter speed or set a

smaller aperlure.

Underexposure: To achieve the correct

ex posu re, decrease the

shutter speed or set a

larger aperture.

6 Take the picture.

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A · D E P Autom atic D epth -ot-F ie ld AE

This mode is for obtaining a wide depth of field automatically between anear subject and far subject. II is effective for large-group photos andlandscapes.The camera uses the three focusing points to detect the nearest subject

and the farthest subject.

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1 Set the Command Dial to A·OEPand make sure the focus modeswitch on the lens is set to AF.

2 . Press the shutter button halfway tofocus the subject.

The active focusing points, the shutter

speed, and aperture are disptayed in theviewfinder and on the LCD panel. The

area between th e nearest sub jeat covered

by a focusing point and the furthest subject

covered by another focusing point will be

in sharp foe us.

3Check the shutter speed andaperture and take the picture,

In this example, the focus will be sharp from the

right subject covered by the right focusing paint

up to the lett subject covered by the left focusing

point.

If the aperture blinks, it indicates that the exposure level is correct but the desired depth offield cannot be achieved. Either use a wide-angle lens or move further away Irom the

SUbjects.

You cannot freely change the shutter speed and aperture. lithe camera sets a slow shutter

speed, hold the camera steady or use a tripod.

Automatic depth-ai-field AE cannot be used if the lens' focus mode switch is set to MF (or

M QrI some lenses).

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1 Press the flash button to pop upthe flash.

TO retract the flash head after use, push it

down.

2 Press the shutter button halfwayand focus the subject.

3 Check that the lightning symbol inthe viewfinder tights, then take thepicture.

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Setting Red-Eye Reduction

When flash is used in a low-light environment, the subject's eyes maylook red in the photograph. This happens when the light from the flashreflects off the pupils of the eyes. To set the camera's red-eye reductionfeature, see page 18.

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Effective Flash Range (With EF 28·80mm 1/3.5-5.6 lens)

28 mm 80 mm

ISONegative Film Reversal Film Negative Film Reversal Film

100 1 -4.8 m 1 - 3.4m 1 -3m 1-2.1 m

400 1.2 -9.8m 1.5-6.8 m 1 ·8m 1.5-4.3 m

Flash Exposure Indications

Mode Warnings Description Remarks

The lens' maximum Background

aperture blinks. overexposureTv warning.The subject will be

(Shutt er speed-

priority AE) The lens' minimum Backgroundcorrectly exposed.

aperture blinks. underexposure

warning,

The 1/90 sec. Overexposure

shutter speed blinks. warning. The subject will be

Av correctly exposed. II the

(Aperture-priority aperture is changed, the

AE) The 30" shutter Underexposure shutter speed mayspeed blinks. warning. change.

When using the built-in flash, keep at least 1 meter away Irom the subject. Otherwise, part

01 the photo will look dark because the lens barrel will partially obstruct the flash coverage.

When using the built-in flash, detach any hood attached to the lens. A lens hood will

partially obstruct the flash coverage.

Using the buill-in flash with any of the following lenses may partially obstruct the flashcoverage. Use an external flash unit instead .

• EF 17-35mm 1/2.8L USM, EF 28-70mm 112.8L USM, and other large-aperture lenses.

• EF 300mm fl2.BL USM, EF 600mm fl4L USM, and other super telephoto lenses.

The built-in flash cannot be used together with an externaillash unit.

If an EOS-1Jedicated Speedlite, etc., is attached to the hot shoe, the built-in lIash will not

operate.

Before attaching an EOS·dedicated Speedlite, etc., retract the built-in flash.

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Partial Me te ring and AE L ock- - - - - - - - - - ~ - - - - -In high-contrast situations such as a person spotlighted against a darkbackground, the exposure may turn out too bright or too dark in certainareas of the photograph. To obtain a more accurate exposure in suchcases, use AElock to lock the subject's exposure level.



Partial metering circle



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1 Set the Command Dial to aCreative Zone mode.

2 Aim the active focusing point whereyou want to lock the exposure, thenpress the shutter button halfway toachieve focus.

The expcsu re setting (sh utte r spe ed and

aperture) will be displayed in the

viewfinder and O M . the LCD panel.

3 If necessary, move the parti al. metering circle over the area where

you want to lock the exposure, thenpress the AElock button (* )..

The AE lock indicator (*) in the

viewfinder tights and the exposure level

locks. The exposure level will be locked for

about 4 se conde after the AE lock bu tton is

released.

Whenever the AE lock button is pressed, it

locks the expos u re leve I for the are a

currently covered by the partial melering

circle.

AElock will becanceied 4 seconds after

the AE lock button is released or i f the

Command Dial is turned,

If the Command Dial is set to M (see page

37), the exposure level indicator will

ind ie ate the diffe renee between theexposure setting you have set and the

partial m eteri ng exposu re .Ievel of the

subject

4 Recompose the shot, focus if. necessary, then take the picture.

To take continuous shots with AE lock, hold

down the AEloc.k button ( *) and press the

shulle r button.



Exposure Compensation

Changing the exposure level set by the camera is called exposure

compensation. Exposure compensation can be used to make the picturedarker or brighter intentionally. Exposure compensation can be set up to 2stops in half steps.

1 Set the Command Dial to aCreative Zone mode except M.


The sh utter speed and apertu re will be

displayed in the viewtinder and on the LCD

panel.

3 Press and hold down the exposurecompensation button and turn theMain Dial until the desiredexposure compensation amount is

set.

The pi us side of t ha sc ate ind icatesoverexposure and the minus side of the

scate indicates underexposure.

To cancel th a exposure co mpe nsation

sattmq, set the exposure level indicator to

fiI.

4 Take the picture.

The exposure compensation setting will be canceled if the Command Diat is set to a

Programmed Image Control mode.

Assuming that a shutter speed 01 11125 sec. and an aperture 01 1/56 will give a correct

exposure, settl ng the exposure compensation amount to plus or minus I stop on the

expos ure level scale wi II be eq uivalent to th e followi ng selli ngs:

-1 stop (- 0 -;. +1 stop

Shutter Speed 250 (- 125 -;. 60

Aperture 8.0 (- 56 -;. 4.0

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Autoexposure B racke ting (AEB )

With autoexposure bracketing, the camera automatically changes theexposure level within the set range for three successive frames. Thebracketing amount centers on the correct exposure (or the exposurecompensation setting), and the exposure can be varied up to 2 stops inhalf stops. The three bracketed shots are exposed in the following

sequence: correct exposure, underexposure, and overexposure. The filmadvances according to the current picture-taking mode. (See "FeatureAvailability Table" on page 60.) Bracketing is useful for obtaining thedesired exposure or effect, especially with reversal film which has anarrow exposure latitude.

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Correct expos u re Overexposure (+0.5 stop)Underexposure (...{I.S stop)

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2 Press the function button until thefunction setting pointer points to~.

3 Turn the Main Dial to set thedesired bracketing amount.

The bracketing amount is displayed on

the LCD panel. For example, if it is set to

0.5, the bracketing sequence w i l l be:

correct exposure, unce r exposu r e by ...{I.S

s to p, andove re xp os u re by +0.5 stop.

To cancel autoexposure braeketlnq, set

the brack,eting amount to 0.0.



_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ _ IV _ . _ A _ d. .v a n c e d Operations

-2. [email protected]+' Bracketing amount ofI I I 1stop

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[email protected]+ . Bracketing amoun t ofIII -1.5 stop

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If the set bracketing amount exceeds 2stops, the display will be as shown onthe left. Autoexposure bracketing and

the bracketing amount will still workproperly.

4 Turn the Main Dial or wait for 4seconds until the bracketingamount takes effect.

5 Take the bracketed shots with thefilm advance mode set with the

current picture-taking mode. See

"Feature Availability Table" on

page 61.

The exposure level scale in the viewfinder

and on the LCD panel will show the

bracketi ng amou nt ro r each bracketed

shot.The AEB symbol's function setting painter

and dot will blink while the bracketed

pictures are taken.

Correct exposure -2,1,:,1,2+

Underexposure " .. -2, I ,., 1,2+

•"2,1,., 1,2+

IOverexposure .

If the Command Dial is set to a Programmed Image Control mode or if the built-ln flash or a

Canon Speedlile is used, the autoexposure bracketing setting will be canceled.

The three bracketed shots can be taken continuously by holding down the shutter button in

the conlinuous shooling mode. However, the bracketed amount for each shot will not be

displayed in the viewfinder.

If the self-timer is used with autoaxposure bracketing, the three bracketed shots will be

taken continuously 10 sec. after the salt-timer is activated.

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Bulb Exposure

When bulb is sel, you can expose Ihe film for as long as you press theshutter button completely. Bulb exposures are useful when longexposures are required for night scenes, fireworks, etc. Use a tripod whenmaking a bulb exposure .. Remote Switch RS-60E3 (sold separately)makes taking bulb exposures easier.

1 Set the Command Dial to M.

2 Turn the Main Dial until b u L b

. (which follows 3D " lis displayed forthe shutter speed.

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3 Press and hold down the aperturebutton and turn the Main Dial to setthe desired aperture.

4 Frame the shot, then press andhold down the shutter buttoncompletely for the duration of theexposure.

During bUlbexecsme, b ~ l b blinks 0n theLCD panel.With a new set 01 batteries, a bulb

expos ure can be as long as abou I 6' hours .



Multip le Exposures

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

By not advancing the film, a single frame can be exposed multiple timesto obtain a special effect.

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2 Press the function button until the

function pointer points to themultiple-exposu re symbol (iii!) on

the LCD panel.

"1" will be displayed on Ihe film counter on

Ihe LCD panel.

3 Turn the Main Dial to set thedesired number of multipleexposures.

The lilm counter on Ihe LCD panel will

show Ihe number 01 multiple exposures

that is set.

Up to 9 multiple exposures can be set.Press Ihe shutter button halfway or wail 6

seconds for the setting 10lake effect.

To cancel uie multiple-exposure ssttlnq,

set the number of multiple exposures to 1

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IV..Advanced Operations

4 Compose the shot and press theshutte r button co rnpletely to

expose the same frame each time.

While multiple exposures are taken, the

multiple-exposure syrnbot's function

pointer ~ blinks on the LCD panel duringthe 4 seconds while the exposure

information is displayed.

After the set number of multiple exposures

are taken, the film advances to the next

frame and the multiple exposure selting is

canceled.

When taking multiple exposures on a single frame of film, exposure compensation must beset before the rnultiple exposures are taken. Also see "Exposure Compensation" on page

43.As a general guide, you should set the exposure compensation amount shown below for

the respective number of multiple exposures.

No. of Multiple Exposures 2 3 4

Underexposure Amount -1.0 stop -1.5 stop -2.0 stops

These are only suggested exposure compensation amounts. The optimum amount dependson the scene. Experiment to discover the optimum compensation amount.

Turning the Command Dial to a Programmed Image Control mode will cancel the multiple-

exposu re selli ng.

Multiple exposures can be set for bulb exposures.

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Setting th e ISO Film Speed

If the film is not OX-coded or if you want to set a different ISOlilm speed,you can set the ISO film speed manually. The ISO film speed can be set

from 610 6400.

1 Turn the Command Oiallo ISO.

The ISO symbol and the current ISO film

speed will be displayed on the LCD panel

2 Turn the Main Dial untillhe desiredISO film speed appears on IheLCD panel.

3 Turn the Command Dial to thedesired mode.

The previously-set ISO film speed will remain effective until another DX-coded film is loaded

or until the 1$0 lilm speed is changed manually

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Silencing th e In-Focus B eeper

The in-focus beeper can be silenced for all picture-taking modes.

1 Press the function button until thefu nction po inter poi nts to thebeeper symbol (0 1 11) on the LCD

panel.The lilm counter on the LCD panel willshow "!".

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2 Turn the Main Dial until the filmcounter on the LCD panel displays

~~O".The beeper symbol's function pointer onthe LCD panel will disappear and thebeeper will no longer sound when locus isachieved.To activate the in-locus beeper again, setthe lilm counter on the LCD panel to "1"again.

3 Turn Ihe Command Dial or wail 6

seconds for Ihe setting 10 takeeffect.



MIOroll Film R ew ind

To rewind and unload the film before reaching the last frame, follow thesteps below.

1 Set the Command Dial to a~.

2 Press and hold down the film

rewind button (self-timer button) forat least 1 second.

The film will start rewinding. When the film

rewind ends, there will be a shutter-

release sound and the film symbol (@ ) on

the LCD panel will blink. After about 3

seconds. the film symbol will stop blinking

and iU st stay on.

3 Open the camera back andremove the film.

If the film is removed from the camera in midroll without being rewound end then a new roll of

film is loaded, the new roll (film leader) will only be rewound Into the film cartridge. To prevent

this, close the camera back and press the shutter button completely before loading a new roll

of film.

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V . E-TTL Autoflash with an EX -Series Speed lite

With an EX-series Speedlite like the 380EX or 220EX, flash photography is

easy with the E-TTL (Evaluative-Through-The-Lens) autoflash system whichis linked to the active focusing point. It is as easy as using the built-in flash.

An external Speed lite is recommended when a high flash output isrequired for group shots and special lighting effects.

E-TTL Autoflash System

Features

(1) Since the E-TIL autoflash system (withpreflash evaluative metering) is linkedto the active focusing point, proper flashexposure is obtained for the subject in

focus.

(2) Even for fill-flash and indoor situations,a natural-looking flash exposure isobtained automatically.

(3) With the Command Dial set to Av, a slow sync speed is set automatically inlow-light situations to obtain a balanced exposure between the subject andbackground.

(4) FE (Flash Exposure) lock enables you to lock the correct flash exposure for

any part of the picture.(5) High-speed sync (FP or Focal-Plane flash) can be used to synchronize the

flash with all shutter speeds from 30 sec. to 1/2000 sec.

(6) In a Creative Zone mode, the aperture and shutter speed (1/90 sec. or slower)can be set rnanuaty ,

(7) With multi-flash accessories, multiple Speedlites can be used automaticallywith the TIL autoflash system which is linked to the active focusing point.

In the AF mode, the flash output is controlled automaticaHy to match the flash aperture.

Since the !Iash metering is linked to the focusing point, the E-TTL autollash system weights

the flash exposure on the subject in lucus.

When the Speed lite is on in the Full Auto mode or a Programmed Image Control mode, the

IIash 11res each time a pictu re is taken.

The camera's red-eye reduction lamp operates even when an external EOS-dedicated

Speed lite has been attached to the camera.

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V, E·TTL Autoflash with an EX·Series Speed lite

Normal Flash Operation1 Set the Command Dial to any.. picture-taking mode except A-DEP,

I[ A~DEPis set and flash is used, it will be

the same as using flash in the P (ProgramA E ) mode.

2 Turn on Speedlile 220EX's powerswitch,

Make sure the Speedlltes high-speedsync (FP flash) lamp is off. II it is on, press

the high·speed sync button to turn off theJamp .


4 In the viewfinder, check that the ~symbol, shutter speed, andaperture are displayed.

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5 Pre ss th e sh utte r butte ncompletely to take the picture.

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V. E-TTL Autoflash with an EX-Series Speedlite

High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)

With the Speedlile's high-speed sync switch set to ~H, high-speed sync(focal-plane flash) is set automatically when the shutter speed is set fasterthan 1190 sec. The Speedlite can then synchronize with all shutter

speeds. When high-speed sync is in effect, "H" is displayed on the right of~ in the viewfinder.



High-speed sync is effective in thefollowing cases:

1 When you want to use fill-in flashfor a portrait and maintainbackground blur with a largeaperture.

2 When you want to produce acatchlight in the subject's eyes.

3 When you want to use fill-in flash toeliminate shadows

Hiqh-speed sync can be used only in Creative Zone modes. In Programmed Image Control

modes, the no rma I sync speed is set.

When high-speed sync is used, the Speed lite's Guide No. decreases. lIthe ambient light is

insufficient, USing high-speed sync may result in underexposure.

FE Lock

FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure forthe desired portion of the scene.FE lock operates only in Creative Zone modes, and the camera's AE lockbutton functions as an FE lock button.

1 Turn the Command Dial to aCreative Zone mode.

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2 Check that the Speedlite's 'lamp islit

The flash mode can be either normal or

high-speed sync (FP flash). FE lock will

work with either mode.



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V. E-TTL Autoflash with an EX-Series Speedlite

3 Aim the focusing point where youwant to achieve focus and pressthe shutter button halfway to focus.

Keep pressing the shutter buttonhalfway.

4 Aim the partial metering circle overthe subject where you want to lockthe flash exposure, then press theFE lock button.

The Speedlite fires a preflash andremembers the required Ilash amountIn the viewfinder, the * symbol isdisplayed together with the ~ or ~M

symbol.If the ~ symbol in the viewfinder blinks,the subject is outside the effective range ofthe Speedlite. This may result inunderexposure. Reduce the distancebetween the subject and camera until thesymbol stops blinking after the FE lockbutton is pressed.The FE lock button remains effective forj6 sec. alter it is released, The FE locksetting is therefore still effective during this

time,


Using a Non-EX-Series Speedlite

If the camera is used with a non-EX-series EOS-dedicated Speedlite (540EZ. 430EZ, 420EZ,

or 300EZ, etc.), the a-zona A-TTL or TTL autoflash system will operate. Flash pictures (evenwith multi-flash accessories) can still be taken as easily as normal autoexposure pictures,

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T rouble shootin g Guid e

If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If theproblem still persists, take your camera to your nearest Canon ServiceCenter. Canon Service Centers are listed on the back of this booklet.

Problem Probable Cause Solution PageNo.

1. Nothing isThe batteries are exhausted. Replace Ihe batteries wnh new

10

disptayedones.

on the LCDThe batteries have been installed InSlall Ihe batteries correctly.

panel.incorrectly.

10

The film has nOI been loaded Load the film correctly.

correctly. (The frame No. is not 14

displayed on the LCD panel.)

Rewouncllilm is stlll in the camera. Take out the 111mcartridge and load

2. The shutter(The frame counter on the LCD a new roll of film. 14

does nOIpanel is blank.)

release.Focus has not been achieved. (The Press the shuIter butto n hallway

in-focus indicalor in the viewfinder until focus is achieved. If focus still

is blinking.) cannot be achieved, set the focus 12

mode switch on the lens to MF (or

M on some lenses) and focus

manu ally with the focu sing ring.

The focus mode switch on the lens Sel the locus mode switch on the3. The was set to MF (or M on some lens to AF (Autofocu 5). 12

photograph lenses) (Manual Focus).

is out of

locus. The shutter speed was too slow to Press Ihe shutter button without

prevent blur caused by camera shaking the camera or use a faster 13

shake. shutter speed.

The battery level is ve ry low. Replace the batteries with new

ones and check that the batte ry 11

level is displayed on the LCD panel.

4. Only =The camera is not operating Press the shutter button hallway to

blinks orproperly. return Ihe camera to norma I .

appears onIf = is still displayed even afte r

the LCD 11

panel.the above solutions are

Backexecuted repeatedly, the

camera needs repair. Take it tocover

the nearest Canon Service

Center.

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Exposure Warn in gs

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Command

Dial ModeBlinking Display (Warning) CountermeasuresDescription

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.: 30'(' 35 - ::.. ./1-1 <,

30· shutter speed andlens' maximum aperture

p

The subject is too dark. Use flash.

I I

.: 20~ 2-::'"/1-1 <,

112000 shutter speed and

lens' minimum aperture

The subjecI is IDa bright. A ttach a neutral density

filler to th e Is ns.

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1 2~ 3~5-::'"/1 ......

Lens' maximum aperture

Turn the Main Dial to set a

slower shutter speed.

The picture will be

underexposed.

I

1 2~ 22-::'"/1 ......

Lens' minimum aperture

Turn the Main Dial 10 set a

[aster sh utter speed.

The picture will be

overexposed.

I

.: 3~'L5.6/1 ......

30" shutler speed

Turn Ihe Main Dial 10 set alarger aperture.

A v

The ptciu re will be

underexposed.

I" ' : :-20ag....s,Ei/1 ......

112000shutter speed

Turn t.heMain Dial to set a

srnaller apertu re.

6 ~ h - : : . . ./1 ......

Current aperture

The pictu re will be

overexposed.

The desired depth of field

cannot be obtained.

1 l Move away from the

subject and try again.

2) If a zoom lens is used,

use the shortest focal

length.

A · D E P Use flash.I I_:::30'(' 35-:: '"/1-1 <,

30' shutter speed and

lens' maximum aperture

I I

.: 2 0r1 8-:2 2 -::.../1-1 <,

112000 shutter speed and

lens' minimum aperture

The subject is too dark.

The subject is too brig ht. Attach a neU tral density

filler to the lens.

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Fe ature A v ailability T able

Autofocus I1xu;i'lJ P o i 1 I S e I e c f u n Film Advance Metering Mode FlashComrrmj

Cenle,-O i a IM x I l One- AISeNO

Auto Manual Single C o o t i o J a u , e,,'uati,e w i 3 ' i ! } h t l S l I : : I PartialAulomatic

ManualShotAF A F

ave 'agedF i o n g

0 • • • • •'i) • • • • •:. • • • • -\~ • • • • •~ • • • • -

~ • • • • •p • 0 0 • • (.)- •Tv • 0 0 • • (.)- •Av • 0 0 • • (.)' •M • 0 0 • • (·t •

A · D E P • • • • (.)' •.; Set automatically. 0: User-selectable. ' Available only while the partial metering button is pressed.

One-Shot AF: The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is set when focus isachieved. The picture cannot be taken unless the subject is focused.

AI Focus AF: Normally, One-Shot AF is set. However. if the subject starts to move, thecamera detects the subject's movement and switches to AI Servo AFautomatically. The exposure setting is set right before the picture is taken.

AI Servo AF: In this mode, the camera focuses continuously. Suited for a moving subject.The 8KpOSUre setting is set right before the picture is taken.

Continuous advance: This is for taking continuous shots. While the shutter button is helddown, the camera can shoot continuously as fast as 1 frame per

second.Evaluative metering: The difference in the brightness level between the subject and

background, subject size, etc., are taken into account to set a suitableexposure setting.

Partial metering: The exposure setting is based on the brightness of the area covered by thepartial metering circle on the viewfinder screen.

Centerweighted averaging metering: The metering is weighted at the center and thenaveraged for the entire scene.

AF Modes and Film Advance Modes

R im A dvance M ode One-Shot AF AI Servo AF

The shu tIer cannot be released until focus Au totocu s tracks the moving subjacl, and

is ach ie,ed. When focus Is achieved, AF is the exposu re saWng i$ set when the abutter

Single locked, In the evaluative metering mode. is released.

lhe exposure setling (set right before Ihe

picture ls taken) is also locked.

The same condilions above apply during The sarna conditions above apply during

Continuouscontinuous shooting. (At about one frame continuous shooting. AutolocuSing operates

per second.) during continuous shooting. (At about one

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Grip GR"BOTP

Grip GA"80TP comes with a hand

s trap and serves a s a . Ca m e ra gripfor hal ding ease, It ca n also

unto Ids as a mlnHripod.

Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15

Wilen attached to the camera. this

ayo piece exte nde, exlG nos the

EOS camera's oye reliel by 15

mm, T he v ie wrin de r m ag nilicatiotl

also neccmes O.5x.

R.emOle Switch RS-60.E3

Dedioaled oable release for use

wil h a tri pod- rncu n ted cam era to

prevent camara shake during

clcse-ups and bulb exposures,

COilneot . 1 0 the camera's remoiecorurol jack.

Ballery Pack BP·8

An external banery pack wh ichus. SSlze- AA batte rlas. Co nven ient

w he n lith ium b atteries are not

readily available.

EX-Series Speoolites

Theseinclude the hig h-ou tput~80EX (Guide No. 36 at ISO 100

in meters) and the O O m p a C I 220EX(Guide No. 22 al ISO , 00 in

m ete rs ) . Eil he r can be mounted on

the camera's 1 1 0 t shoe.

Cam era Case EH8· Land EH B·LL

Oed lcatec case whi enaccommodates the camera with

.a ny o f 1.11" 101l0wing lense"

aHaOMd:

EHS·l, EF 35·0 0mm 114-5 .0 USM

EF 35· '05mm 1 1 4.5 ·5 .6 U SM

~Ha·ll: E F 2H·80 mm 1 13.5 .5 .6 I V U SM

E F OO -lOOmm ''''··5.6 U SM

Dioptric Correction Lens E

Attaching a dioptric correction lens

Eon the eyepiGce allows near- or

tar·sigNed users to see the

viewlinder clearly witllout

ey·eglasses ..The camera'seyepiece lens is ., diopter. Ten

oioptrlc corre cli 0 n le ns es a reavailable. When choosing a

cioptrtc correction lens. anach it 10

the eyepiece and ['oo~ through Ihe

viewfind er 10 see if it sui l, S you r

vision.The nomber on the dioplric

correction lenses lnd lcates th e

dioptor when it is attached' to the

camera's eyepiece. It is net th ediopter 01 Ihe dioptric· correctio n

tens itself.

When using an external

flash unit., an EOS-c!edicated

Speedlite is recommended.

Using a flash unit (equipped

with several co ntacts on the

hot shoe foot) dedicated to a

dltterent-brand camera orus ing a h igh-vo Itage batte ry-

type flash unit oraccessortes may result in

camera rnlsoparatlon or

malfunction.

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Hand ling Precautions- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Camera Care

1. This camera is not waterproof and cannot be used in rain orunderwater. If the camera gets really wet, consult your nearest CanonService Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. It the

camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe with a well-wrung dampcloth.2. Do not leave the camera in places prone to excessive heat such as in

a car on a sunny day. Excessive heat can cause the camera tomalfunction.

3. The camera contains high-voltage circuitry. Never attempt todisassemble the camera.

4. Use only a blower brush to remove any dust on the lens or in the filmcompartment. Do not use a an organic solvent-containing cleaner to

clean the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, consult your nearestCanon Service Center.

5. If the camera is not to be used for an extended period, remove thebattery. Store the camera in a well-ventilated, cool, dry place. Duringthe storage period, release the shutler a few times once in a while.

6. Avoid storing the camera in a laboratory, cabinet, etc., wherecorrosive chemicals are present.

7. If the camera has not been used for an extended period or if thecamera is to be used for an important event, check all the camera

operations yourself or take it to the nearest Canon Service Center.

LCD Panel

In time, the camera's LCD (liquid-crystal display) panel indications maybecome light and difficult to read. If this happens, have it replaced (atcost) by a Canon Service Center.

At low temperatures, the display response of the LCD panel may become

slower. And at 60'C or higher temperatures, the display may blacken. Ineither case, the display will return to normal at room temperature.

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VI. Reference

Lithium Batteries

The camera operates on two DL 123A (or CR123A) lithium batteries.Check the battery level in the following cases:

1. After replacing the batteries.

2. After not using the camera for an extended period.3. The shutter does not work.

4. The camera is being used in a low-temperature environment.

5. Before using the camera for an important event.

Also note the following:Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery contacts to remove any fingerprints and

smudges. This is to prevent faulty connections and corrosion.

Never disassemble or recharge the batteries. Also, never store the batteries in high·

temperature places or short circuit the battery contacts or toss the battery into a fire.

Although the batteries work well even at low temperatures, battery performance may

sutter slightly allreezing temperatures. In such a case, keep spare batteries warm in a

pocket. ete., and use and warm the batteries alternately.

Low Battery Power

When only the c:.J symbol blinks on the LCD panel, a picture can still be

taken at the proper exposure, However, there may not be enough batterypower to advance and rewind the film automatically. Replace with new

batteries.

Lens

To avoid getting the lens surface and electronic contacts scratched,

attach the rear lens cap to the detached lens or always put down the lens

with the rear end up.

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Major Specif ications

T yp e 3S m m au lo focus /au toe x p os ure s ingle -le ns re lle x cam e ra w ith foca l-

p lane s h utte r, bu ttl- in m oto r d rive , bu ilt-In fla s h , and qua r tz d ate back."

P ic tu re s ize 24 mm x 36 m m

Com p a tib le le ns e s Canon EF le ns e s

Le ns m ount C anon EF m oun t (Fu lly -e le ctron ic com ro l]

P ic tu re cove rage 9 0% ve rtica l, 9 0% ho r izon ta l.

M agn i fi ca tion 0 .7 X (w~h 50m m le ns focuse d a tln fin lly ).

S tan da rd d iop te r -1 d iop te r . lB .S m m eye re lie l.

F ocu sin g s cre en F ix e d , New Las e r-m atte s cre e n w ith focus ing p o in ts and p a r tia l m e te r ing

c i rc le .

E x p os u re m od es C D Program A E (5 hi l lable)

@ S h ulte r s p ee d-p r io r ity A E

@ A pe rtu re -p rio r ity A E

@ ) A utom a tic d ep th -o f-fla ld A E

t I D F ull A u lp (n on -s h ifta ble )

@ Program m ed Im age Con tro l m Od e s (S )

(f) R as h A E.: E - TT L p rogram flas h A E w ith S p e e d lite 220EX or S 60EX,

T T L p rogram nash A E w ith th e bu ill- in fla s h . A -T T L and TTL

p rogram fla s h A E with o tne r E OS -d ed ica te d S pe ed lile s

@ M e te re d m anua l.

C am era -s h ake warn ing P rov id e d w ith Fu ll A u to and P rogram me d Im age C on tro l m od e s (e x ce p t

N igh t S ce ne m od e ). S hu lle r s p e e d d is p lay b links if th e sh u tte r s p e e d is

s lowe r th an th e re c ip roca l o f th e le ns foca l le ngth by m ore th an one -h a lf

s t op .

M e te ring ran ge EV 2-20 (a t 20'C and norm al h um id ity w ith a 50m m 111.4 le n s . IS O' 00)

IS O film s p e e d range IS O 6-6400 (IS O 25 -5000 fo r OX-cod ed film )

E x po su re co m p en sa tio n ±2 s top s in h a ll s top s (unava ilab le in P rogram m ed Im age C on tro l

m o d e s )

A u to bra cke li ng ±2 s top s in h alf s top s. S eq ue ne e: C orre ct e xp osu re , und ere xp os ure .

and ove re x p os ure in s ing le -fram e or con linuous sh oo ting m od e.

M u ltip le e xp os ure s M ax . g s e nabls .

• QD m od e ls on ly

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VI. Reference

AF control TTL·CT-SIR (Throuqh-the-Lens Cross-Type Secondary Image

Registration) with multiple BASIS (Base-Stored Image Sensor).

(i) One-Shot AF: AF loc~s when locus is achieved. Shutter can be

released on Iy when tocu s is ach ieved.

® AI Focus AF: Switches between One-Shot AF mode and AI Servo

AF automatically.

@ Manual focusing: Enabled by selling the tens' locus mode switch to

OM"and turning the focusing ring.

AF workin9 range EV t ,5-18 (at ISO 100, standard chart)

Focusing point sel action (i) Automatic: Camera·selected,

® Manual: User-selected.

AF-assist beam Built·in AF-asslst beam erntneo automatically

Shutler Vertical-travel. local-plane shutter with all speeds electronically'

contra lied,

Shutler speeds 30 io 1/2000 sec. (in half steps) and bulb. x-sync at 1/90 sec,

Sell-timer Electronically-controlled for 10-sec. delay.

Film loading Automatic, After film is loaded and the back is closed, the film is pre-

wound.

Film advance Automatic.

eSingle-frame

® Continuous (Max. 1 frame per sec.]

Film rewind Automatic at the end 01the roll. Midroll rewind possible.

Built·1n IIash Buill·ln, retractable IIash head in the pentaprism with TTL autoflash

system, serially controlled.

(i) Guide No, 12 (in meters at ISO 100)

® Recycling time: Approx. 2 sec.

® Flash coverage: 2Bmm lens covered.

Flash contacts x-svoc for direct conneclion on hot shoe.

Power source Two DL 123A 10r CRI23A) lithium batteries.

Ba1tery check Battery level displayed automat.ically when Command Dial is set to any

mode except the Function Set Zone.

Dimensions (mm) 145.7 (W) x 92 (H) x 61.9 (D)

Weight 370 9 (Body only, excluding batteries)

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V I . Reference

Lens EF28-80mm EF35-80mm EF75-300mm

F3.5 - 5.6 IV USM F4·5.61U F4 ·5.6 n

Diagonal axtsnt 75' - 3D' 63' ·30' 32'11'· S'15'

Angle 01view Vertical extent 46" - 17' 3S' -17' 18'11' -4'35'

Horlzon tal extent 650.26. 54" •.25° 27" - 6°50'

La n s c ons tr u ctlo n , 10 eleme nts in 8 el.ements in 9 elements in

(a'iements/grou ps) I 10 groups 8 groups 13 groups

Min. aperture 1122·32 1122·32 1/32·45

Focuslng distan ce range O.3Sm.00 DAm. 00 1.5m·00

, 28mm 35mm 75mm

Max. magnification0.10 (265x393mm) 0.11 (228x352mm) O.OS(372x5S6mm)

a nd p lcto re areaSomm SOmm 300mm

,

0.26 (91x135mm) 0.23 (104x154mm) 025 (95x142mm)

Filter size and anachable58mm, 1 52mm.l 5Smm.l

quantity

Length x Max..diameter 71.2x66Amm 65x53.5mm 71x122.1mm

Waigh! 200g 175g 460g

• Specifications are subj ect to cha ngIIwitho ut notice. All speclfications have been oblain ad Ihrough

Canon's Standard Test Mathods.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation issubject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless

otherwise specified in the instructions. If such changes or

modifications should be made, you could be required to stopoperation of the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipmentgenerates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in apartie uIar installatio n. If th is eq u ipment does cause h armfu I

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equiprnent off and on, the user is encouraged to try tocorrect the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radiofTV technician for help.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radionoise emissions frorn digital apparatus as set out in the interfernce-

causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus", ICES-003 ofthe Industry Canada.

C EThe CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European

Community (EC)

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Company information that is no longer current has been removed.

If you have any questions regarding this model and are calling from the USA,

please call 1800 OK CANON.

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