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Canon EOS REBEL K2 Manual

1. 44 AF Mode and Film Advance Mode mu AF Mode Single frame Continuous The picture cannot be taken until The same conditions explained focus is achieved When focus is on the left apply during achieved it also locks at the same continuous shooting Max 1 5 One Shot AF time The evaluative metering s frames per sec exposure setting is also locked The exposure setting is retained until the picture is taken The subject is focus tracked for The same conditions explained on continuous autofocus The the left apply during continuous Al Servo AF exposure is set when the picture shooting Autofocusing continues is taken during continuous shooting Max 1 3 frames per sec Automatically switches between One Shot AF and AI Servo AF Al Focus AF according to the subject status Troubleshooting Guide mu If there is a problem first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide Nothing is displayed on the LCD panel The batteries are exhausted The batteries have been installed incorrectly gt Replace the batteries with new ones Install the batteries correctly p 11 The picture looks blurred The lens focus mode switch is set to MF gt Set the lens focus mode switch to AF p 13 There was camera shake when the picture was taken gt Hold the camera steady or use a faster shutter speed p 14 The shutter does not work On the LCD panel the frame
2. Max 9 exposures 46 Metering range Exposure contro Shutter Type Shutter speeds Shutter release Electronically controlled focal plane shutter 2000 30 sec in 1 2 stop increments bulb X sync at 1 90 sec Soft touch electromagnetic release Self timer Shoot after 10 sec delay Remote control Remote Controller RC 1 RC 5 DATE Model only Flash Built in flash AF point linked 3 zone autoflash Guide No 12 ISO 100 in meters 39 ISO 100 in feet Recycling time Approx 2 sec Flash coverage 28 mm lens angle covered Red eye reduction Lamp External EOS dedicated flash E TTL A TTL TTL autoflash Film transport Film loading Automatic prewind Film advance mode Single frame continuous shooting Continuous shooting speeds One Shot AF Max 1 5 fps Al Servo AF Max 1 3 fps Film rewind Automatic Mid roll rewind Date imprinting DATE Model only Automatic dating Automatic calendar to 2099 Power Two CR2 lithium batteries Dimensions W x H x D 130 x 88 x 64 mm 5 1 x 3 5 x 2 5 in Weight 340 g 12 0 oz body only All the specifications above are based on Canon s testing and measuring standards Specifications and physical appearance are subject to change without notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the follow
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4. and aperture value If the camera sets a slow shutter speed hold the camera steady or use a tripod If flash is used the result will be the same as using flash in the lt P gt mode 37 AvE4ZExposure Compensation mem Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera s standard exposure setting You can make the picture look lighter increased exposure or darker decreased exposure The exposure compensation amount can be set up to 2 stops in half stop increments 4 Turn the Mode Dial to a Creative Zone mode except M 2 Check the exposure setting Press the shutter button halfway and check the display N 3 Set the exposure compensation amount 4 Hold down the lt gt button and turn the 5 dial To cancel the exposure compensation set the exposure compensation amount to 1 Standard exposure index A Take the picture 72 1 2 Tu Decreased 4 Increased exposure exposure Exposure level mark The exposure compensation amount set is retained even after the Mode Dial is set to lt 99 gt The exposure compensation amount is canceled automatically when you turn the Mode Dial to a Basic Zone mode Assuming that a shutter speed of 1 125 sec and an aperture value of f 5 6 will give a correct exposure setting the exposure compensation amount to plus or minus 1 stop will change the shutter speed or aperture value as follows isto lt 0 1 stop S
5. button When using the self timer to take a picture of only yourself first lock the focus p 29 on an object at the same distance where you will be in the picture 23 i Wireless Remote Control DATE Model only 8 With Remote Controller RC 5 optional wireless operation is possible up to 5 m 16 4 ft away from the front of the camera Press the Cli gt button While looking at the LCD panel press the lt gt button to select Si nm 2 Take the picture Point the controller toward the camera s remote control sensor and press the transmit button gt Taken about 2 sec later The indicator will be the same as during the last 2 sec of the self timer 2 Remote control sensor Certain types of fluorescent lights might cause the remote control operation to work improperly Place the camera away from any fluorescent lights as far as possible liri If you set i and do nothing for four minutes the remote control mode will be canceled automatically to save battery power Using the Eyepiece Cover mum During self timer or remote control operation when your eye does not cover the viewfinder eyepiece stray light may enter the eyepiece and affect the exposure when the picture is taken To prevent this use the eyepiece cover to cover the eyepiece p 7 Remove the eyecup from the eyepiece Attach the eyepiece cover Slide the eyepiece cover down into MEX the eyepiece groove to a
6. where corrosive chemicals are present If you have not used the camera for some time or are planning to take shots you will not want to lose overseas vacation etc have the camera checked by your Canon dealer beforehand or check for yourself that the camera components are working properly LCD Displays By their nature LCD displays react more slowly at low temperatures and may appear dark at high temperatures The display will return to normal at room temperature Batteries 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 a battery in high temperature places or short circuit the battery contacts or toss a battery into a fire Although the batteries work well even at low temperatures battery performance may decline slightly at freezing temperatures In such a case keep spare batteries warm in a pocket etc and use and warm the batteries alternately How Low Battery Levels Affect Camera Operation On the LCD panel if the lt gt icon blinks or it is not displayed a proper exposure can still be obtained as long as the shutter releases However when the battery level is low film advance and auto rewind might stop midway or not work at all and lt gt icon may blink on the LCD panel After the batteries are replaced with new ones film advance will be po
7. Creative Zone mode Set a Creative Zone mode except lt A DEP gt 2 Select the desired AF point 3 Focus the subject Aim the AF point on the subject then press the shutter button halfway 4 Keep pressing the shutter button halfway and recompose the picture as desired z 5 Take the picture If focus has not been achieved the focus confirmation light lt gt in the viewfinder will blink In this case you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully Recompose the shot and focus again or see When Autofocus Fails p 30 If you use an external EOS dedicated Speedlite and focus cannot be achieved with the AF assist light select the center AF point Focus lock also works in the Basic Zone modes except lt amp gt Just start from step 3 above 29 When Autofocus Fails Manual Focusing m Autofocus can fail to achieve focus the focus confirmation light lt gt blinks with certain subjects such as the following Difficult Subjects for Autofocusing Low contrast subjects Example Blue sky flat surface with a solid color Subjects in very low light Extremely backlit or reflective subjects Example Automobile with a strong reflection Overlapping near and far objects Example Animal behind bars in a cage In such cases do one of the following 1 Focus lock an object at the same distance as the subject and recompose 2 Set the lens focus mode swi
8. built in flash s pop up operation is obstructed the lt gt icon will blink on the LCD panel Press the shutter button halfway to resolve the problem Fi When focus is achieved the autofocus and auto exposure setting B will also be locked e If the focus confirmation light 6 gt blinks the picture cannot be taken p 30 Out of the seven AF points the one covering the closest subject is selected automatically to achieve focus If multiple AF point marks will light it means that all of them have achieved focus at the respective points In the Basic Zone modes except lt gt amp gt 5J the built in flash will pop up and fire automatically in low light or backlit conditions To retract the flash push it back down AF Assist beam with the Built in Flash Under low light conditions the built in flash fires a brief burst of flashes when you press the shutter button halfway This is to illuminate the subject to enable easier autofocusing F The AF assist beam does not function in the lt 2 gt lt amp gt lt gt modes The built in flash s AF assist beam is effective up to about 4 meters 13 1 feet n the Creative Zone modes when the built in flash is popped up with the lt 4 gt button the AF assist beam may be emitted 19 Programmed Image Control Modes mum Select a shooting mode to suit the target subject and the camera will be set to obtain the best results D Portrait
9. count is not displayed and the lt gt icon blinks gt Take out the film and load it correctly p 15 The focus confirmation light lt gt in the viewfinder blinks and focus cannot be achieved gt Select another AF point p 28 If focus still cannot be achieved focus manually p 30 The 1 1 icon blinks on the LCD panel The battery level is very low gt Replace the batteries with new ones p 11 A misoperation has occurred gt Press the shutter button halfway p 14 Remove the batteries and reload If the blinking 1 1 icon does not turn off consult your nearest Canon dealer it p 11 45 Major Specifications mum 35 mm AF AE SLR camera with built in flash Recording media 35 mm film Image size 24 x 36 mm Compatible lenses Canon EF lenses Lens mount Canon EF mount Viewfinder Eye level pentamirror Approx 90 vertically and horizontally 0 7x 1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity 18 5 mm Fixed all matte screen Quick return half mirror Transmission reflection rate of 40 60 No mirror cut off with EF300mm f 2 8L plus Extender 2x or shorter lens Viewfinder information AF AF point mark focus confirmation light Exposure shutter speed aperture value exposure level AE lock Flash flash ready hi speed sync FE lock red eye reduction Focusing screen Mirror Autofocus TYPO ENPI TTL CT SIR with a CMOS Complementary Meta
10. eye reduction Red eye reduction lamp Tell the subject to look at the lamp lamp on indicator For maximum effectiveness press the shutter button fully after the red eye reduction lamp turns off after 1 5 sec You can take a picture even while the red eye reduction lamp is lit The effectiveness of red eye reduction varies depending on the subject To further increase the effectiveness of red eye reduction go to a brighter environment or move closer to the subject 22 Self timer Operation mum You can use self timer in any Basic mode or Creative mode We recommend using a tripod when you use the self timer Press the Cli gt button While looking at the LCD panel press the lt gt button to select Si 22 Take the picture The picture taking procedure is the same as with the CJ Full Auto mode on page 18 Look through the viewfinder and BE press the shutter button fully to start the self timer The picture will be taken about 10 sec later First 8 sec Self timer lamp blinks slowly Final 2 sec Self timer lamp blinks quickly During the self timer operation the LCD panel counts down the seconds until the picture is taken Do not stand front of the camera when you press the shutter button to start the self timer Doing so prevents the camera from focusing on the subject Fil To cancel the self timer after it starts press the i i
11. is set automatically 4 Check the viewfinder display and take the picture f the aperture value display is not blinking a correct exposure will be obtained Q 502290 f the maximum aperture value blinks it indicates underexposure Turn the 7 5 dial to set a Slower shutter speed until the blinking stops EDS If the minimum aperture value blinks it indicates overexposure Turn the lt gt dial to set a faster shutter speed until the blinking stops Fil Shutter Speed Display The shutter speeds from 2000 to 2 indicate the denominator of the fractional shutter speed For example 125 indicates 1 125 sec Also 1 indicates 0 7 sec and 5 indicates 15 sec 34 Av Aperture Priority AE mum In this mode you set the desired aperture value and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the subject brightness The larger or brighter the aperture value lower f number the more blurred the background will become This effect is ideal for portraits The smaller or darker the aperture value higher f number the clearer the focus will be for both near and far objects wider depth of field lt AV stands for aperture value 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Av 2 Select the desired aperture value Turn the lt gt dial The aperture value can be set in half stop increments 3 Focus the subject gt The shutter speed is set automatically 4 Check the v
12. pictures of people at B st twilight or at night The flash illuminates the subject while a slow sync speed obtains a natural looking exposure of the background f you want to photograph only a night scene without people use the lt 2 gt mode instead Tell the subject to keep still even after the flash fires You can disable the flash when you do not want it to fire The built in flash or any external Speedlite will not fire Q In the Ei mode use a tripod to prevent camera shake 21 Using Red eye Reduction with the built in flash When flash is used in a low light environment the subject s eyes may come out red in the photograph To reduce this Red eye the red eye reduction lamp shines a light into the subject s eyes before the flash is fired Red eye reduction works in all shooting modes except lt 24 gt lt amp gt lt gt SAE Move the lt P gt arrow to the lt gt icon on the LCD panel Look at the LCD panel and press the FUNC button to move the arrow 66 Turn the Z5 dial to set on the LCD panel Press the shutter button halfway to return to normal camera operation To cancel red eye reduction set D on the LCD panel Fi When you press the shutter button halfway the red eye reduction lamp on indicator will appear in viewfinder and on the LCD panel Red eye reduction will not work unless the subject looks at the red
13. 80mm f 3 5 5 6 m ft ISO 28mm 80mm Negative Film Slide Film Negative Film Slide Film 100 1 48 33 159 1 34 33 112 1 30 3 3 9 8 1 2 1 3 3 70 400 1 9 7 3 3 31 8 1 2 6 8 3 9 22 5 1 6 0 3 3 19 71 4 2 3 3 13 9 Q When using the built in flash stay at least 1 meter 3 3 feet away from the subject Otherwise part of the photo will look dark When using the built in flash detach any hood attached to the lens A lens hood will partially obstruct the flash coverage When a super telephoto lens or a fast large aperture lens is attached the built in flash coverage might be obstructed The built in flash s flash coverage is 28mm lens angle If you use a flash unit with multiple contacts dedicated to another camera brand or a high voltage flash the camera may not work properly or malfunction may result Fi To retract the built in flash push it down f more light is required use an external EOS dedicated Speedlite optional Reference Feature Availability Table mum Set automatically User selectable settable Mode Dial Mode CJ 9 2a amp Bi Tv Av M JADE One Shot Al Servo e amp Al Focus e o AF Point Auto e eje o o Oe Selection Manual 9 Singleframe e cS Continuous e e gg Seltmer
14. Canon EOS REBEL K2 502 300002 3000 pare INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing a Canon product The EOS REBEL K2 DATE 3000V DATE is a very compact autofocus single lens reflex camera It can be used for a wide variety of subjects and situations with fully automatic and user controlled shooting modes Read this Instructions and familiarize yourself with your new camera before taking pictures Also read Handling Cautions on page 4 to prevent camera malfunction and damage Keep this instruction booklet handy for easy reference Before Using Your Camera Before shooting an important event be sure to take test shots to make sure the camera operates properly EOS cameras have a lens mount for dedicated operation autofocusing exposure control etc with Canon EF lenses Using a non Canon EF lens with an EOS camera may not result in proper camera or lens operation Note that the warranty does not cover any camera malfunction or damage occurring with the use of non Canon products Conventions Used in this Instructions The lt gt icon indicates the Main Dial All operation procedures described in this booklet assume that the Mode Dial is set to a mode except lt gt Before proceeding with any operation be sure that the Mode Dial is Set to a shooting mode e Reference page numbers are indicated by p The camera control icons and markings used in this booklet correspond
15. This mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out e Holding down the shutter button executes continuous shooting To improve the background blur use a telephoto lens and fill the frame with the subject or have the subject stand farther away from the background This is for wide scenic views night scenes etc Using a wide angle lens will further enhance the depth and breadth of the picture Close up NNI SN Use this mode to take close up shots of flowers insects etc As much as possible focus the subject at the lens closest focusing distance To obtain a larger magnification use the telephoto end of a zoom lens Q A blinking shutter speed indicates that the shutter speed is too slow to prevent a blurred picture due to camera shake Be careful to hold the camera steady and press the shutter button smoothly or use a tripod The shutter speed indicator still blinks when you use a tripod but camera shake will not be a problem 20 This is for fast moving subjects when you want to freeze the action The camera will first track the subject with the center AF point Focus tracking will then continue with any of the seven AF points covering the subject While you hold down the shutter button focusing will continue for continuous shooting Using a telephoto lens and ISO 400 or higher speed film is recommended Pj Night Portrait This mode is for taking
16. ator With an EX series Speedlite The actual display will show only the applicable items Viewfinder Information AF points 7 Focusing screen X AE lock FE lock AEB in progress 5 Flash ready Improper FE lock warning lt H gt High speed sync FP flash Shutter speed FE lock lt gt Focus confirmation light Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB level Red eye reduction lamp on indicator AF point mark Aperture value Nomenclature Mode Dial The dial is divided into two zones D Basic Zone 10 Fully automatic mode where the camera takes care of everything O Full Auto p 18 Basically all you do is point and shoot Image Zone p 20 Fully automatic modes for a particular subject Portrait Landscape amp Close up amp Sports Bi Night Portrait Flash off 2 Creative Zone Semi automatic and manual modes enable you to take control of the camera to obtain the desired result P Program AE p 32 Tv Shutter priority AE p 34 Av AE p 35 M Manual exposure p 36 Automatic Depth of field AE p 37 OFF Before You Start Installing the Batteries mue Batteries are not included in camera body only not kit sold in North America Obtain batteries separa
17. chanism and sets the shutter speed and aperture value The exposure the combination of shutter speed and aperture value appears on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder 4 When it is pressed fully The shutter is released to take the picture and the film advances by one frame If an Extender optional is used and the maximum aperture the lowest f number of the lens becomes smaller than f 5 6 autofocusing will not operate Fil Camera movement during the moment of exposure is called camera shake Camera shake can cause blurred pictures To prevent blurred pictures due to camera shake Hold the camera steady Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand and press your both elbows lightly against your body Hold the lens at the bottom with your left hand Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder To maintain a stable stance place one foot in front of the other instead of lining up both feet Use your finger tip to touch the shutter button grasp the camera with your entire right hand then press the shutter button gently 14 Loading and Unloading Film mm Loading Film After you load the film the camera first winds the entire roll onto the camera s take up spool With DX coded film the camera automatically sets the film s ISO speed Then each time a picture is taken one frame of film is rewound back into the film cartridge The frame counter shows always number of s
18. date and time digits are set correctly __ au Finalize the date and time setting cam NLIS 4 e Keep pressing the lt gt button 23 8 18 z until no digits are blinking FUNC e f you press the ET button while ES I is blinking O sec will be set L es co Q If a picture is taken while the date and time are blinking the date and time will not be imprinted on that picture The date and time setting can be retained for about 10 min after the camera s batteries are removed 26 User Controlled Shooting Selecting an AF point Focus Lock When Autofocus Fails Manual Focusing Selecting the Film Advance Mode Metering MOGOS entier ttt P Program AE Tv Shutter Priority AE Av Aperture Priority AE sss M Manual Exposure sse A DEP Automatic Depth of Field AvA Exposure Compensation VA Auto Exposure Bracketing SCAB LOCK nette E Rr icd Bulb Exposures Imi Multiple Exposures ISO Setting the ISO Film Speed Using the Built in Flash sse With Creative Zone modes you can set the desired shutter speed or aperture value to obtain the exposure you want You take control of the camera n Creative Zone modes you can select the desired AF point a
19. e are set in the same way in both modes The following features can be used in the lt P gt mode but not in the CJ mode Manual AF point selection AE lock with the lt gt button Film advance mode selection Multiple exposures Program shift Built in flash manual firing and Exposure compensation flash OFF AEB FE lock high speed sync with EX series Speedlites About Program Shift n the Program AE mode you can freely change the shutter speed and aperture value combination program set by the camera while retaining the same exposure This is called program shift To shift the program press the shutter button halfway and turn the lt gt dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture value is displayed Program shift is canceled automatically after the picture is taken Program shift cannot be set when the built in flash is used 33 Tv Shutter Priority AE mem In this mode you set the shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture value automatically to suit the subject brightness A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast moving subject and a Slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion Tv stands for Time value which is the shutter speed 1 Turn the Mode Dial to Tv Select the desired shutter speed e Turn the lt Z dial The shutter speed can be set in half stop increments 3 Focus the subject gt The aperture value
20. ec and aperture value will be set automatically as with the CJ Full Auto mode Tv Use this mode if you want to set the flash sync speed manually within 30 sec 1 90 sec The camera will set the flash aperture value automatically to obtain a correct flash exposure Av Use this mode if you want to set the flash aperture value The camera will set the flash sync speed within 30 sec 1 90 sec automatically to obtain the best exposure for the aperture you set For portraits with a night scene or dark background a slow sync speed will be set to obtain a a proper exposure for both the subject and background The flash illuminates the subject while the background is properly exposed with a slow shutter speed Because automatic slow sync shooting uses a slow shutter speed always use a tripod M You can manually set both the flash sync speed within Bulb 1 90 sec and aperture value The subject is properly exposed with the flash and the background is exposed with the flash sync speed and aperture value you have set A DEP The result will be the same as using the lt P gt mode Flash Distance Range With EF28 90mm f 4 5 6 m ft 28mm 90mm ISO Negative Film Slide Film Negative Film Slide Film 100 1 42 33 189 1 30 33 98 1 30 33 98 1 2 1 33 70 400 1 85 33 278 12 60 39 197 1 60 33 1977 1 42 33 139 43 Using the Built in Flash 8 Flash Distance Range With EF28
21. era gets wet take it to your nearest Canon dealer as soon as possible If small amounts of water splash onto the camera wipe it with a clean dry cloth If the camera is exposed to salty air wipe it thoroughly with a slightly damp cloth 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 to malfunction The camera contains precision electronic circuitry Never attempt to disassemble the camera Use only a blower brush to blow away any dust on the lens eyepiece mirror focusing screen film compartment etc Do not clean the camera body or lens with any cleaner containing an organic solvent For stubborn dirt consult your nearest Canon dealer The shutter curtains are extremely thin Use only a blower to clean them Be careful not to blow air too forcefully on the shutter curtains The shutter curtains can be easily deformed or damaged Also when loading and unloading film be careful not to touch the shutter curtains Do not touch the electrical contacts with your fingers Otherwise corrosion may develop on the contacts resulting in improper camera operation f the camera is not to be used for an extended period remove the battery Store the camera in a well ventilated cool dry place During the storage period press the shutter button to release the shutter a few times once in a while Avoid storing the camera in a laboratory cabinet etc
22. f you use the self timer or remote control the three AEB shots will be taken continuously automatically AEB can be combined with exposure compensation AEB cannot be used with flash or bulb exposures 39 JCAE Lock I AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different place from the point of focus After locking the exposure you can recompose the shot while maintaining the desired exposure level This feature is useful for backlit and spotlighted subjects For AE lock partial metering is used automatically 1 Focus the subject The exposure setting will be displayed 9 Press the lt gt button 64 1 Aim the center of the viewfinder over the subject where the exposure is to be locked then press the 3 button gt The lt gt icon will light in the viewfinder to indicate that the exposure setting has been locked AE lock Each time you press the X button it locks the current exposure setting 3 Compose the shot and take the picture f you want to maintain the AE lock while taking more pictures hold down the lt gt button and press the shutter button to take another picture 40 Bulb Exposures mum When bulb is set the shutter is open during the time you keep pressing the shutter button fully Bulb exposures are useful when long exposures are required for night scenes fireworks astronomical photography etc 1 Turn the Mode Dial to lt M gt Se
23. hots remaining Turn the Mode Dial to any setting except lt Q gt Open the back cover Slide down the back cover release lever and open the back Insert the film cartridge at a slight angle Align the film leader edge with xr the lt gt mark Hold down the film cartridge while pulling out the film leader If you pull out the film leader too much rewind it back into the film cartridge Close the back cover Close the back cover until it snaps shut gt Film prewind will start and there will be a shutter release sound about 10 sec later The lt gt icon and frame count will also be displayed on the LCD panel During the film prewind the ISO speed will be displayed on the LCD panel 15 Loading and Unloading Film ME Q The shutter curtains have been manufactured with very high precision Never touch them with your fingers When loading film do not touch or damage the curtains with your fingers or film e In hot and humid environments not remove the film packaging until you are ready to load the film Infrared film cannot be used with this camera If the film is not loaded properly the lt gt icon will blink on the LCD panel and the shutter will not work Reload the film cartridge properly Unloading Film After the film s last frame is exposed the camera rewinds the film automatically After the film is rewound there wi
24. hutter speed 250 lt 125 gt 60 Aperture value 8 0 e 56 gt 4 0 38 Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB mmm With AEB the camera automatically changes the exposure within the set range up to 2 stops in 1 2 stop increments for three successive frames Move the lt P gt arrow to the AEB amount lt gt icon Look at the LCD panel and press the lt FUNC gt button 66 Set the desired AEB amount e Turn the lt gt dial Press the shutter button halfway to return to normal camera operation 3 Take the picture gt The three bracketed shots will be exposed in the following sequence standard exposure decreased exposure and increased exposure gt As shown on the left the respective bracketing amount will be displayed as each bracketed shot is taken The picture will be taken in the current film advance mode After the three AEB shots are taken the AEB will not be canceled automatically To cancel AEB set the AEB amount back to 22 AEB range standard exposure Fi During AEB shooting the lt gt arrow will appear next to the lt gt icon and the AEB level li will be displayed In the viewfinder the lt gt icon will blink In the Li film advance mode the camera stops shooting automatically after taking the three AEB shots In the lt L gt single frame mode press the shutter button completely three times to take the three AEB shots e
25. iewfinder display EH and take the picture f the shutter speed display does not blink a correct exposure will be obtained Q 23026 If the slowest shutter speed blinks it indicates underexposure In such a case turn the lt gt dial to set a larger aperture value smaller f number until the shutter speed display stops blinking f the fastest shutter speed blinks it indicates EN overexposure In such a case turn the 5 dial to set a smaller aperture value larger f number until the shutter speed display stops blinking Fil Aperture Value Display The larger the f number the smaller the diaphragm will be The aperture value display will differ depending on the lens When no lens is attached to the camera 00 will be display for the aperture value 35 M Manual Exposure mu In this mode you set both the shutter speed and aperture value as desired To determine the exposure refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder or use a handheld exposure meter This method is called manual exposure In the IM mode the center weighted average metering will be set automatically M stands for Manual 1 Turn the Mode Dial to lt M gt ow 2 Set the shutter speed and aperture value To set the shutter speed turn the lt gt dial To set the aperture value hold down the lt gt button and turn the 2755 dial Canon ye 3 Focus the subject ag 95 28 g
26. ing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful 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 stop operation of the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct 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 radio TV technician for help This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital a
27. l Oxide Semiconductor sensor AF points 7 AF points AF working range Focusing modes AF point selection Selected AF point display AF assist beam EV 1 18 ISO 100 One Shot AF Servo AF Focus AF manual focusing MF Automatic manual AF point mark in the viewfinder and on LCD panel Intermittent firing of the built in flash Working distance Approx 4 m 13 1 ft at center Approx 3 5 m 11 5 ft at outer edge Exposure control Exposure metering modes TTL full aperture metering with 35 zone SPC Evaluative metering linkable to any AF point Partial metering approx 9 5 of viewfinder at center Center weighted average metering automatically set in manual exposure mode EV 1 20 normal temperature 50mm f 1 4 ISO 100 Program AE Full Auto Portrait Landscape Close up Sports Night Portrait Flash off Program shutter priority AE aperture priority AE depth of field AE manual exposure E TTL A TTL TTL autoflash Film speeds ISO 6 6400 Set automatically for DX coded film within ISO 25 5000 Exposure compensation Manual exposure compensation 2 stops in 1 2 stop increments can be used with AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB 2 stops in 1 2 stop increments IAEIOGK ciini maed Auto AE lock Operates in One Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved Manual AE lock By AE lock button in partial metering mode Multiple exposures
28. ll be a shutter release sound Check that the lt gt icon is blinking on the LCD panel then open the back cover and take out the film cartridge QzxMidroll Rewind To rewind the film in midroll follow the procedure below Press the lt s lt gt button Film rewind will begin Make sure the lt gt icon is blinking then take out film cartridge If you take out the film cartridge in midroll without rewinding the film and then load a new roll of film and press the shutter button completely the new film will only rewind into the cartridge Before loading a new roll of film in this case close the camera back and press the shutter button 16 Fully Automatic Shooting CJ F ll Auto Mode ecce eost AF Assist beam with the Built in Flash Programmed Image Control Modes Portrait 24 Landscape Close up Sports Bi Night Portrait C amp JFlash off Using Red eye Self timer i Wireless Remote Control DATE Model only sat the Eyepiece Cover B Imprinting the Date or Time DATE Model only This chapter describes how to use the camera s Basic Zone modes OQ lt gt 2A lt gt lt amp gt Bi lt gt for quick and easy shooting In these modes all you do is point and shoot Also to prevent accidental operation the lt g
29. nd set the film advance mode exposure compensation amount AEB AE lock bulb exposures multiple exposures and ISO speed 27 Selecting an AF point mum The AF point is used for focusing The AF point can be selected automatically by the camera or manually by you In the Basic Zone modes and lt A DEP gt mode the AF point selection is automatic only In the P Tv Av M modes the AF point can be selected either automatically or manually Automatic AF point Selection The camera selects the AF point automatically according to situation Manual AF point Selection You can select any of the seven AF points manually This is best when you want to be sure to focus on a particular subject or to compose a particular shot quickly 3 1 Press the J button 66 The current AF point will be indicated on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder 50 E Select the desired AF point While looking at the LCD panel or viewfinder turn the lt gt dial After selecting the AF point press the shutter button halfway The camera will then be ready to take pictures Automatic AF Manual AF Point Selection Selection 34 je Jer jJet 1er 1eLr del g 28 Focus Lock After achieving focus you can lock the focus on a subject and recompose the shot This is called focus lock Set the camera to a
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31. ry compartment cover release lever p 11 lt gt Film advance mode Self timer Remote control button p 31 23 24 Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera s strap mount from the bottom Then pass it through the strap s buckle as shown in the illustration Pull the strap to make sure it does not slip out of the buckle The eyepiece cover is also attached to the strap p 24 Eyepiece cover Nomenclature LCD Panel Shutter speed r lt gt Manual focus ISO film speed Date Aperture value FE lock Red eye reduction setting AEB amount Date DATE Model gt Canon nc gt Ma lt 018 gt Date 9988 8 call lt 150 gt ISO film speed AF point mark ae UB rn Toon 9 6 gt lt gt Red eye reduction Film advance 1n lt gt Multiple mode exposures LI Single frame emu lt h gt AEB lt gt Continuous shooting Si Self timer Remote control Battery level mark gle xx 5 PU WOW dura lt P gt Function pointer Frame counter Multiple exposure setting Self timer operation Remote control operation lt gt Film mark Non DATE Model Canon FUNC BBBB BB s Go OBS gt C 2 1 0152 dh Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB level Red eye reduction lamp on indicator Film transport indic
32. splayed on the LCD panel the batteries may have been installed incorrectly Take out the batteries and install correctly f you often press the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period or just autofocus without taking a picture the battery life will be affected When not using the camera set the Mode Dial to lt 9 gt 12 Mounting and Detaching a Lens mn Mounting a Lens 4 1 Remove the caps Remove the rear lens cap and the Num camera body cap a 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 On the lens set the focus mode switch to AF f the focus mode switch is set to lt gt autofocus will not operate 4 Remove the front lens cap While pressing the lens release button turn the lens as shown by the arrow Turn the lens until it stops then detach it Fi Keep the removed caps where you will not lose them AF stands for Auto Focus and MF stands for Manual Focus An EF S lens cannot be attached to the camera 13 How the Shutter Button Works mm The shutter button has two stages You can press it down halfway or fully The two levels of shutter button operation are as follows When it is pressed halfway Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates autofocusing AF and also activates the automatic exposure AE me
33. ssible and film rewind can resume by pressing the lt gt button Lens Electrical Contacts After detaching the lens from the camera put on the lens caps or put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts Nomenclature mum Reference page numbers are indicated by p Built in flash Red eye reduction lamp AF assist beam p 22 p 43 19 Hot shoe Mode Dial p 10 Flash sync contact lt gt Main Dial Shutter button p 14 Remote control sensor Self timer Ag Remote control VY r 5 Flash button N p 43 5 lt gt Gs Film plane INN mark Strap 2 mount Cf 3 amp 5 7 lamp p 24 23 24 Grip Battery compartment p 11 Lens release button p 13 Focus mode switch p 13 Zooming ring Focusing ring p 30 DATE Model only With an EX series Speedlite Viewfinder eyepiece Eyecup p 24 lt gt Aperture value setting Exposure compensation SET button p 36 38 26 Film check window lt gt AE lock p 40 Back FE lock button cover roloas a lt gt AF point lever OGN Selection button p 28 31 Back cover p 15 lt FUNC gt LCD Function button panel p 22 25 26 p 8 39 41 42 Guide hole 7 Battery compartment Tripod socket 4 cover p 11 lt 5 gt Midroll rewind button p 16 Batte
34. t lt gt lt gt lt gt lt gt lt ISO gt buttons are disabled Turn the Mode Dial to CJ lt gt aA lt gt lt amp gt Bi or lt gt The picture taking procedure is the same as with the CJ Full Auto mode on page 18 17 O Full Auto Mode mum All you do is point the camera and press the shutter button Everything is automatic so it is easy to photograph any subject With seven AF points to focus the subject anyone can just point and shoot 1 Turn the Mode Dial to CJ 2 Aim any of the AF points on the subject The main subject as determined by the camera will be focused by one of the AF points To focus a subject not covered by any of the AF points see Focus Lock on page 29 AF point 3 Focus the subject S Press the shutter button halfway to focus When necessary the built in flash will pop up automatically gt When focus is achieved the AF point mark and focus confirmation Shutter speed light lt gt in the viewfinder will Aperture value flash AF point mark 4 Check the exposure setting gt The shutter speed and aperture value will be set automatically and displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel Take the picture Compose the shot and press the shutter button fully Q e If you want to zoom do it before focusing Turning the zooming ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus If the
35. t The exposure setting will be D j displayed Cu 6 The exposure level mark lt f gt 2 17 15 Me indicates how close the exposure level is to the correct exposure 4 Determine the exposure Look at the exposure level indicator Exposure level mark and set the shutter speed and aperture value as desired 5 Take the picture liri If the exposure level mark lt gt blinks at the lt 2 gt or 72 level it indicates that the difference between the standard exposure exceeds 2 stops 36 A DEP Automatic Depth of Field AE m This mode is for obtaining a wide depth of field automatically between a near subject and far subject It is effective for group photos and landscapes The camera uses the 7 AF points to detect the nearest and farthest subjects to be in focus lt A DEP gt stands for Auto depth of field 1 Turn the Mode Dial to lt A DEP gt 2 Focus the subject Move the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway Focus is achieved at all the AF point marks that light 3 Take the picture EB Q The lt A DEP gt mode cannot be used if the lens focus mode switch is set to lt MF gt If the aperture value blinks it indicates that the exposure level is correct but the desired depth of field cannot be achieved Either use a wide angle lens or move further away from the subjects n this shooting mode you cannot freely change the shutter speed
36. t the shutter speed to buLb Look at the LCD panel and turn the dial to select bul b e bulb follows 30 3 Select the desired aperture value Hold down the lt gt button and turn the gt dial 4 Start the bulb exposure During the bulb exposure but b blinks on the LCD panel The bulb exposure continues as long as you hold down the shutter button Remote Controller RC 5 optional can also be used for bulb exposures p 24 When you press the transmit button the exposure will start 2 sec later To stop the exposure press the button again DATE Model only With a new set of batteries the maximum bulb exposure time at 20 will be about 4 hours mij Multiple Exposures mu Since the film is not advanced after each shot you can expose multiple shots on the same frame You can expose up to nine shots on a single frame 1 Move the lt P gt arrow to the lt h gt icon Look at the LCD panel and press the lt FUNC gt button 66 gt will be displayed Set the desired number of multiple exposures e Turn the gt dial Press the shutter button halfway to return to normal camera operation 41 Multiple Exposures DEE 3 Take the picture gt After you take all the multiple exposures the film advances to the next frame automatically and the multiple exposure setting is canceled Q If you shoot multiple exposures on the first fe
37. tch to MF and focus manually B Manual Focusing Set the lens focus mode switch to MF 2 Focus the subject Focus by turning the lens focusing ring until the subject is in focus in the viewfinder Focus ring Fl If you hold down the shutter button halfway while focusing manually the active AF point mark and the focus confirmation light lt gt will light when focus is achieved 30 Selecting the Film Advance Mode m Two film advance modes are provided single frame and continuous shooting Max 1 5 frames per sec OF Press the lt i j gt button mS yj Look at the LCD panel and press docu the lt G gt button Single frame Continuous shooting 0 0 yi Self timer Remote control Metering Modes mu The camera has three metering modes Evaluative partial and center weighted average metering Evaluative metering m This is the camera s standard metering mode suited for most shooting including backlit conditions Based on the subject s position in the viewfinder brightness background front or back lighting conditions etc the camera always calculates the proper exposure for the subject Partial metering This mode is set automatically when AE lock is used in a Creative Zone mode It is effective for backlit subjects when there is a strong light behind the subject The viewfinder center covering abo
38. tely The camera uses two CR2 lithium batteries EN 2 Open the battery compartment cover x 1 Slide the release lever in the KF direction shown by the arrow the NS X 4 diagram and open the cover KO Install the batteries Make sure the battery contacts and are properly oriented as shown Do not mix old and new batteries ej 3 Close the battery compartment cover Press the cover until it snaps shut The date and time must be set See 4 page 26 DATE Model only Fl For places where CR2 batteries may not be easily available take spare batteries with you Also carry spare batteries for extended shooting sessions 11 Checking the Battery Level mu Check the battery level after replacing the batteries and before using the camera Turn the Mode Dial to a shooting mode The camera will then turn on and the LCD panel will display one of the following battery level mark Battery level OK The battery level is low Keep spare batteries handy C3 The batteries will soon be completely exhausted 1 2 Replace the batteries Battery Life With 24 ex rolls Temperature 0 Flash Use 50 Flash Use 100 Flash Use At 20 C 67 rolls 30 rolls 22 rolls At 10 C 44 rolls 20 rolls 15 rolls The battery life shown above is based on Canon s testing conditions with new batteries Fl If nothing is di
39. to the actual icons and markings found on the camera e The O4 and 6 icons indicate that the respective function remains in effect for 4 and 6 sec respectively after the button is released Contents mum Conventions Used in this Instructions 2 Handling Cautions incre tee eee 4 Nomenclature iii aec enim aee soon een dd 6 Before You Start Installing the Batteries eeeeeeeees 11 Checking the Battery 12 Mounting and Detaching a 18 How the Shutter Button Works Loading and Unloading Film 15 s Midroll Rewind een 16 Fully Automatic Shooting Since everything is automatic all you do is press the shutter button User Controlled Shooting You can set the desired shutter speed or aperture value to obtain the exposure you want You take control of the camera Reference Symbols Q The Caution symbol alerts you to actions to prevent shooting problems The Note symbol gives supplemental information Handling Cautions mum Camera Care and Storage The camera is a precision instrument Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock The camera is not waterproof and should not be used in wet conditions or underwater If the cam
40. ttach it Q When you reattach the eyecup press it with your fingers so that it is attached tightly to the camera 24 Imprinting the Date or Time DATE Model only The camera has a date feature with an automatic calendar to 2099 It can imprint the date or time on the photograph as shown in the left photo The date or time can be imprinted in any shooting mode Oi Move the lt P gt arrow to lt 1 gt Look at the LCD panel and press PUN yi Cy the lt FUNC gt button 66 rT e f the date and time has not been 9 Cs set will blink on the LCD B escpo panel See page 26 to set the date and time Select the date format e Turn the lt gt dial The date format will change in the following loop 03 8 8 aor l 8 072 Year month Month day ea Day month jea CAE i S S poe gt BI ds e Blank Day hour minute 25 B Imprinting the Date or Time DATE Model only Setting the Date and Time 1 Move the lt p gt arrow to lt gt Select the digit to be set to Press the lt GE gt button 03 PIS O The digit selection will change in the following sequence year e nid month day hour minute exco p D Set the correct number 3 81 e Turn the x dial 0328 1 A Finc e Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all the
41. ut 9 5 of the viewfinder area is used for metering The partial metering area is shown on the left Center weighted average metering S ojojo This is set automatically in the M mode metering is weighted at the center and then averaged for the entire scene 31 P Program AE me Like the CJ Full Auto mode this is a general purpose mode to make picture taking easy It sets the shutter speed and aperture value automatically to suit the subject s brightness x lt P gt stands for Program AE stands for auto exposure 1 Turn the Mode Dial to lt P gt 2 Focus the subject Move the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway 3 Check the display gt The shutter speed and aperture value are set automatically and displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel e f the shutter speed and aperture value do not blink a correct exposure will be obtained 26 gt an ea 32 N 4 Take the picture Compose the shot and press the shutter button fully e If J0 and the maximum aperture value blink it indicates underexposure Use flash If 2000 and the minimum aperture value blink it indicates overexposure Use an ND filter to reduce the light entering the lens 9 mu EH Gl The Difference Between lt P gt and CJ The shutter speed and aperture valu
42. w or last few frames of a roll the multiple exposures might not be precisely aligned due to the film curling Fl During multiple exposure shooting the lt gt arrow next to the lt h gt icon on the LCD panel will blink To cancel multiple exposures before shooting set the number of multiple exposures to To cancel multiple exposures after shooting follow steps 1 and 2 to set the number of multiple exposures to blank ISO Setting the ISO Film Speed mum If the film is not DX coded or if you want to set a different film speed load the film in the camera and set the film speed manually as follows The settable film speed range is ISO 6 to 6400 Move the lt P gt arrow to the GED lt ISO gt icon Look at the LCD panel and press T the lt FUNC gt button to move the Bo arrow 66 The current film speed is displayed 2 Set the desired film speed e Turn the lt gt dial to set the film speed The manually set film speed will be canceled if the film is taken out and DX coded film is loaded 42 Using the Built in Flash mum In a Basic Zone Mode In low light or backlit conditions the built in flash will pop up and fire automatically except in lt gt lt amp gt lt gt modes In a Creative Zone Mode Press the lt 4 gt button to pop up the built in flash P Usethis mode for automatic flash photography The flash sync speed 1 90 s

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