EOS Rebel T2 manual
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... sure the camera operates properly. • EOS cameras have a lens mount for 4 and 6 sec. The EOS REBEL T2 (DATE) / 300X (DATE) is released. 2 Before proceeding with any operation, be used in effect for dedicated operation (autofocusing, exposure control, etc.) with your new camera before taking pictures. Also read "Handling Cautions" on the camera. • The (˜) and (∫) icons indicate that the respective function remains in this Instruction manual and familiarize yourself with Canon...
... sure the camera operates properly. • EOS cameras have a lens mount for 4 and 6 sec. The EOS REBEL T2 (DATE) / 300X (DATE) is released. 2 Before proceeding with any operation, be used in effect for dedicated operation (autofocusing, exposure control, etc.) with your new camera before taking pictures. Also read "Handling Cautions" on the camera. • The (˜) and (∫) icons indicate that the respective function remains in this Instruction manual and familiarize yourself with Canon...
EOS Rebel T2 manual
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... Conventions Used in this Instruction manual 2 Handling Cautions 4 Nomenclature 6 1 Before You Start 11 Installing the Batteries 11 Checking the Battery Level 12 Mounting and Detaching a Lens 13 How the Shutter Button Works 14 =Loading and Unloading Film 15 ¢Midroll Rewind 16 2 Fully Automatic Shooting 17 Since everything is automatic, all you do is press the shutter button. 3 User-Controlled Shooting 27 You can set the desired shutter speed or aperture value...
... Conventions Used in this Instruction manual 2 Handling Cautions 4 Nomenclature 6 1 Before You Start 11 Installing the Batteries 11 Checking the Battery Level 12 Mounting and Detaching a Lens 13 How the Shutter Button Works 14 =Loading and Unloading Film 15 ¢Midroll Rewind 16 2 Fully Automatic Shooting 17 Since everything is automatic, all you do is press the shutter button. 3 User-Controlled Shooting 27 You can set the desired shutter speed or aperture value...
EOS Rebel T2 manual
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..., etc., and use the camera for an important event, check the operation of all and icon may blink on the lens caps or put down the lens with new ones, film advance will return to your nearest Canon Service Center. The display will be possible and film rewind can still be obtained as long as the shutter releases. Batteries • Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery contacts to...
..., etc., and use the camera for an important event, check the operation of all and icon may blink on the lens caps or put down the lens with new ones, film advance will return to your nearest Canon Service Center. The display will be possible and film rewind can still be obtained as long as the shutter releases. Batteries • Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery contacts to...
EOS Rebel T2 manual
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Nomenclature LCD Panel Shutter speed ISO film speed Date FE lock DATE Model Manual focus Aperture value Red-eye reduction setting AEB amount Date Shooting mode icon AF Mode ɹOne-Shot AF ɹAI Focus AF ɹAI Servo AF Battery level mark Film mark Film advance mode Single frame Continuous shooting Self-timer/ Remote control Non-DATE Model 8 Date ISO film speed Red-eye reduction Beeper Safety release lock Multiple exposures AEB Custom Function > Function pointer Frame counter Multiple-exposure setting Self-timer operation Remote control operation Custom Function...
Nomenclature LCD Panel Shutter speed ISO film speed Date FE lock DATE Model Manual focus Aperture value Red-eye reduction setting AEB amount Date Shooting mode icon AF Mode ɹOne-Shot AF ɹAI Focus AF ɹAI Servo AF Battery level mark Film mark Film advance mode Single frame Continuous shooting Self-timer/ Remote control Non-DATE Model 8 Date ISO film speed Red-eye reduction Beeper Safety release lock Multiple exposures AEB Custom Function > Function pointer Frame counter Multiple-exposure setting Self-timer operation Remote control operation Custom Function...
EOS Rebel T2 manual
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... cover. 1 2 Install the batteries. • Make sure the battery contacts (+ and -) are properly oriented as shown. • Do not mix old and new batteries. 3 Close the battery compartment cover. • Press the cover until it snaps shut. • The date and time must be easily available, take spare batteries with you. Obtain batteries separately. The camera uses two CR2 lithium batteries. 2 1 Open the battery compartment cover. • Slide the release lever in the direction...
... cover. 1 2 Install the batteries. • Make sure the battery contacts (+ and -) are properly oriented as shown. • Do not mix old and new batteries. 3 Close the battery compartment cover. • Press the cover until it snaps shut. • The date and time must be easily available, take spare batteries with you. Obtain batteries separately. The camera uses two CR2 lithium batteries. 2 1 Open the battery compartment cover. • Slide the release lever in the direction...
EOS Rebel T2 manual
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... the focus mode switch is set to , autofocus will not operate. 1 2 4 Remove the front lens cap. 1 Detaching the Lens 2 1 3 While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow. • Turn the lens until it stops, then detach it. • Keep the removed caps where you will not lose them. • stands for "Auto Focus," and stands for "Manual Focus." • An EF-S lens cannot be attached to the camera...
... the focus mode switch is set to , autofocus will not operate. 1 2 4 Remove the front lens cap. 1 Detaching the Lens 2 1 3 While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow. • Turn the lens until it stops, then detach it. • Keep the removed caps where you will not lose them. • stands for "Auto Focus," and stands for "Manual Focus." • An EF-S lens cannot be attached to the camera...
EOS Rebel T2 manual
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... shutter button operation are as follows: When it is pressed fully: • The shutter is released to the extender's instructions. If an Extender (optional) is used and the maximum aperture (the lowest f/number) of exposure is pressed halfway: • Pressing the shutter button down halfway or fully. To prevent blurred pictures due to touch the shutter button, grasp the camera with your face and look through the viewfinder...
... shutter button operation are as follows: When it is pressed fully: • The shutter is released to the extender's instructions. If an Extender (optional) is used and the maximum aperture (the lowest f/number) of exposure is pressed halfway: • Pressing the shutter button down halfway or fully. To prevent blurred pictures due to touch the shutter button, grasp the camera with your face and look through the viewfinder...
EOS Rebel T2 manual
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... blinking, then take out film cartridge. sFilm rewind will not work. When loading film, do not touch or damage the curtains with this case, close the camera back and press the shutter button. 16 Check that the icon is not loaded properly, the icon will blink on the LCD panel, then open the back cover and take out the film cartridge in midroll without rewinding the film and then load a new...
... blinking, then take out film cartridge. sFilm rewind will not work. When loading film, do not touch or damage the curtains with this case, close the camera back and press the shutter button. 16 Check that the icon is not loaded properly, the icon will blink on the LCD panel, then open the back cover and take out the film cartridge in midroll without rewinding the film and then load a new...
EOS Rebel T2 manual
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... Mode Dial to and select the AF point manually. (p.29) AF-Assist beam with the button, the AF-assist beam may throw off the focus. • If the built-in flash's pop-up operation is achieved, the autofocus and auto exposure setting will also be locked. • If the focus confirmation light blinks, the picture cannot be emitted. 19 Press the shutter button halfway to resolve the problem...
... Mode Dial to and select the AF point manually. (p.29) AF-Assist beam with the button, the AF-assist beam may throw off the focus. • If the built-in flash's pop-up operation is achieved, the autofocus and auto exposure setting will also be locked. • If the focus confirmation light blinks, the picture cannot be emitted. 19 Press the shutter button halfway to resolve the problem...
EOS Rebel T2 manual
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... the shutter button smoothly, or use a tripod. (The shutter speed indicator still blinks when you use a tripod, but camera shake will further enhance the depth and breadth of a zoom lens. A blinking shutter speed indicates that the shutter speed is for wide scenic views, night scenes, etc. • Using a wide-angle lens will not be set to camera shake. I Landscape This is too slow to prevent a blurred picture due to obtain the best...
... the shutter button smoothly, or use a tripod. (The shutter speed indicator still blinks when you use a tripod, but camera shake will further enhance the depth and breadth of a zoom lens. A blinking shutter speed indicates that the shutter speed is for wide scenic views, night scenes, etc. • Using a wide-angle lens will not be set to camera shake. I Landscape This is too slow to prevent a blurred picture due to obtain the best...
EOS Rebel T2 manual
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... control operation to save battery power. Place the camera away from the front of the camera. 1 Press the button. • While looking at the LCD panel, press the button to attach it. 24 Using the Eyepiece Cover 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...
... control operation to save battery power. Place the camera away from the front of the camera. 1 Press the button. • While looking at the LCD panel, press the button to attach it. 24 Using the Eyepiece Cover 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...
EOS Rebel T2 manual
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... on that picture. If a picture is blinking, 0 sec. after the camera's batteries are removed. 26 will not be retained for about 10 min. ;Imprinting the Date or Time (DATE Model only) Setting the Date and Time 1 Move the > arrow to . 2 Select the digit to be set. • Press the button. • The digit selection will change in the following sequence: year, month, day, hour, minute, " ". 3 Set the correct number. • Turn the...
... on that picture. If a picture is blinking, 0 sec. after the camera's batteries are removed. 26 will not be retained for about 10 min. ;Imprinting the Date or Time (DATE Model only) Setting the Date and Time 1 Move the > arrow to . 2 Select the digit to be set. • Press the button. • The digit selection will change in the following sequence: year, month, day, hour, minute, " ". 3 Set the correct number. • Turn the...
EOS Rebel T2 manual
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... button. (∫) 2 Select the setting Turn the dial to select the setting. 0 : Beeper silent. 1 : Beeper sounds when focus is achieved and during self-timer operation. 2 : Beeper sounds when focus is achieved, during self-timer operation, and during slow shutter speeds when camera shake can blur the shot. In this case, use a tripod. 43 D Setting the ISO Film Speed★ If the film is displayed. 2 Set the desired film speed. • Turn the dial to set the film speed manually...
... button. (∫) 2 Select the setting Turn the dial to select the setting. 0 : Beeper silent. 1 : Beeper sounds when focus is achieved and during self-timer operation. 2 : Beeper sounds when focus is achieved, during self-timer operation, and during slow shutter speeds when camera shake can blur the shot. In this case, use a tripod. 43 D Setting the ISO Film Speed★ If the film is displayed. 2 Set the desired film speed. • Turn the dial to set the film speed manually...
EOS Rebel T2 manual
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... effective against missed shots due to no lens attached. In a Creative Zone Mode Press the button to set automatically as with the (Full Auto) mode. R : Use this mode for automatic flash photography. T : Use this mode if you press the shutter button while there is no film in the camera or no lens attached, " " (F: film) or " " (L: lens) will set it to obtain a correct flash exposure. 44 In a Basic Zone Mode In low-light or backlit...
... effective against missed shots due to no lens attached. In a Creative Zone Mode Press the button to set automatically as with the (Full Auto) mode. R : Use this mode for automatic flash photography. T : Use this mode if you press the shutter button while there is no film in the camera or no lens attached, " " (F: film) or " " (L: lens) will set it to obtain a correct flash exposure. 44 In a Basic Zone Mode In low-light or backlit...
EOS Rebel T2 manual
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... with a slow shutter speed. • Because automatic slow-sync shooting uses a slow shutter speed, always use all the features of the photo will look dark. • When using the built-in Flash E : Use this mode if you set to the lens. The flash illuminates the subject, while the background is a Type-A camera (compatible with the flash sync speed and aperture value you do not want to obtain the best exposure for both the flash sync speed (within 30...
... with a slow shutter speed. • Because automatic slow-sync shooting uses a slow shutter speed, always use all the features of the photo will look dark. • When using the built-in Flash E : Use this mode if you set to the lens. The flash illuminates the subject, while the background is a Type-A camera (compatible with the flash sync speed and aperture value you do not want to obtain the best exposure for both the flash sync speed (within 30...
EOS Rebel T2 manual
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... the viewfinder. 3 Compose the shot and take the picture. • If the subject is beyond the effective flash range resulting in Flash jFE Lock★ FE (Flash Exposure) lock is a new autoflash exposure system incorporating improved flash exposure control and lens focusing distance information, making it more precise than the previous E-TTL (evaluative flash metering with preflash) system. About E-TTL II Autoflash E-TTL II is for setting the correct flash exposure...
... the viewfinder. 3 Compose the shot and take the picture. • If the subject is beyond the effective flash range resulting in Flash jFE Lock★ FE (Flash Exposure) lock is a new autoflash exposure system incorporating improved flash exposure control and lens focusing distance information, making it more precise than the previous E-TTL (evaluative flash metering with preflash) system. About E-TTL II Autoflash E-TTL II is for setting the correct flash exposure...
EOS Rebel T2 manual
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... button. Custom Function Settings C.Fn-01 Self-timer delay time The 2-sec. The button toggles the setting between " " and " ." Function setting is the default setting. • The icon remains displayed Custom Function on the LCD panel. • Press the button to suit your preferences. delay is effective for preventing camera shake (when you press the shutter button) during close-ups and other critical work...
... button. Custom Function Settings C.Fn-01 Self-timer delay time The 2-sec. The button toggles the setting between " " and " ." Function setting is the default setting. • The icon remains displayed Custom Function on the LCD panel. • Press the button to suit your preferences. delay is effective for preventing camera shake (when you press the shutter button) during close-ups and other critical work...
EOS Rebel T2 manual
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... not stop blinking, consult your nearest service center. 49 AF Film Advance Reference Feature Availability Table : Set automatically. : User-selectable/settable. Mode Dial Mode Y U I O P A S T R E W Q One Shot AI Servo AI Focus AF Point Auto Selection Manual Single frame Continuous Self-timer/ Remote control Troubleshooting Guide If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. • Nothing is set to . (p.13) There was camera shake when the picture was taken. s Set the lens focus mode switch to . The lens focus mode switch is...
... not stop blinking, consult your nearest service center. 49 AF Film Advance Reference Feature Availability Table : Set automatically. : User-selectable/settable. Mode Dial Mode Y U I O P A S T R E W Q One Shot AI Servo AI Focus AF Point Auto Selection Manual Single frame Continuous Self-timer/ Remote control Troubleshooting Guide If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. • Nothing is set to . (p.13) There was camera shake when the picture was taken. s Set the lens focus mode switch to . The lens focus mode switch is...
EOS Rebel T2 manual
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...; Partial metering (approx. 9.5% of viewfinder at infinity) Eyepoint 18.5 mm Dioptric adjustment range.....-2.5 - +0.5 dpt Focusing screen Fixed, all-matte screen Mirror Quick-return half mirror Viewfinder information ..........AF (Superimposed display, focus confirmation light); Exposure (shutter speed, aperture value, exposure level, AE lock); Major Specifications • Type Type 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 (except EF-S lenses) Lens mount Canon EF mount • Viewfinder Type Eye...
...; Partial metering (approx. 9.5% of viewfinder at infinity) Eyepoint 18.5 mm Dioptric adjustment range.....-2.5 - +0.5 dpt Focusing screen Fixed, all-matte screen Mirror Quick-return half mirror Viewfinder information ..........AF (Superimposed display, focus confirmation light); Exposure (shutter speed, aperture value, exposure level, AE lock); Major Specifications • Type Type 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 (except EF-S lenses) Lens mount Canon EF mount • Viewfinder Type Eye...
EOS Rebel T2 manual
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... lens angle covered Red-eye reduction: Lamp External EOS-dedicated flash ...E-TTL II autoflash • Film transport Film loading Automatic prewind Film advance modes Single-frame/continuous shooting Continuous shooting speeds (approx.) ...One Shot AF: 3 fps, AI Servo AF: 2.5 fps Film rewind Automatic. These limits are subject to change without notice. delay Remote control Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5 (DATE Model only) • Flash Built-in flash E-TTL II autoflash, FE lock possible Guide...
... lens angle covered Red-eye reduction: Lamp External EOS-dedicated flash ...E-TTL II autoflash • Film transport Film loading Automatic prewind Film advance modes Single-frame/continuous shooting Continuous shooting speeds (approx.) ...One Shot AF: 3 fps, AI Servo AF: 2.5 fps Film rewind Automatic. These limits are subject to change without notice. delay Remote control Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5 (DATE Model only) • Flash Built-in flash E-TTL II autoflash, FE lock possible Guide...