Instruction Manual
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... for dedicated operation (autofocusing, exposure control, etc.) with fully automatic and user-controlled shooting modes. Using a non-Canon lens with Eye Control∗ and seven AF points. Also read "Handling Cautions" on page 85. ∗ m Model (EOS ELAN 7NE, 30V) only 3 Note that there is a highperformance, AF single-lens reflex camera with an EOS camera may not result in proper camera or lens operation. The EOS ELAN 7NE (DATE) / ELAN 7N / 30V (DATE) / 33V is a relevant Custom Function. Before Using Your Camera •...
... for dedicated operation (autofocusing, exposure control, etc.) with fully automatic and user-controlled shooting modes. Using a non-Canon lens with Eye Control∗ and seven AF points. Also read "Handling Cautions" on page 85. ∗ m Model (EOS ELAN 7NE, 30V) only 3 Note that there is a highperformance, AF single-lens reflex camera with an EOS camera may not result in proper camera or lens operation. The EOS ELAN 7NE (DATE) / ELAN 7N / 30V (DATE) / 33V is a relevant Custom Function. Before Using Your Camera •...
Instruction Manual
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... 24 Dioptric Adjustment 25 Holding the Camera 26 2 Fully Automatic Shooting .........27 YFull Auto Mode 28 AF-Assist beam with the Built-in Flash...29 Programmed Image Control Modes...30 U Portrait 30 ILandscape 30 O Close-up 30 P Sports 31 A Night Portrait 31 FUsing Red-eye Reduction ..........32 qUsing the Self-timer 33 Using the Eyepiece Cover 34 Imprinting the Date or Time 35 Setting the Date and Time...........36 Replacing the Date Battery .........36 3 AF Modes and Metering Modes ...37...
... 24 Dioptric Adjustment 25 Holding the Camera 26 2 Fully Automatic Shooting .........27 YFull Auto Mode 28 AF-Assist beam with the Built-in Flash...29 Programmed Image Control Modes...30 U Portrait 30 ILandscape 30 O Close-up 30 P Sports 31 A Night Portrait 31 FUsing Red-eye Reduction ..........32 qUsing the Self-timer 33 Using the Eyepiece Cover 34 Imprinting the Date or Time 35 Setting the Date and Time...........36 Replacing the Date Battery .........36 3 AF Modes and Metering Modes ...37...
Instruction Manual
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... Manual focus Frame counter (E - A) Multiple-exposure setting (E - I) Self-timer operation (O - K, y) Depth-of-field AE (r) ISO film speed (U - F) Custom Function No. (p - V) Red-eye reduction setting (W, E) Beeper setting (W, E) AEB amount (Z - E) ** m Model only *** With an EX-series Speedlite. • The actual display will show only the applicable items. 12 Y) **Calibration No. (E - P) **Calibration (u) ***FE lock (o) Metering mode Z Evaluative metering X Partial metering C Center-weighted averaging metering AF point mark Battery level mark Custom Function Aperture...
... Manual focus Frame counter (E - A) Multiple-exposure setting (E - I) Self-timer operation (O - K, y) Depth-of-field AE (r) ISO film speed (U - F) Custom Function No. (p - V) Red-eye reduction setting (W, E) Beeper setting (W, E) AEB amount (Z - E) ** m Model only *** With an EX-series Speedlite. • The actual display will show only the applicable items. 12 Y) **Calibration No. (E - P) **Calibration (u) ***FE lock (o) Metering mode Z Evaluative metering X Partial metering C Center-weighted averaging metering AF point mark Battery level mark Custom Function Aperture...
Instruction Manual
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... set to . • The icon indicates the AF point selection key. • The camera control icons and markings used in this booklet correspond to a picture-taking mode by pressing the lock button and turning the dial. • The icon indicates the Main Dial. • The icon indicates the Quick Control Dial. • The icon indicates the Quick Control Dial switch. Before proceeding with the dial assume that the respective function remains in this Instructions ∗ This instruction booklet includes Eye Control instructions. Ignore those instructions if your camera EOS ELAN...
... set to . • The icon indicates the AF point selection key. • The camera control icons and markings used in this booklet correspond to a picture-taking mode by pressing the lock button and turning the dial. • The icon indicates the Main Dial. • The icon indicates the Quick Control Dial. • The icon indicates the Quick Control Dial switch. Before proceeding with the dial assume that the respective function remains in this Instructions ∗ This instruction booklet includes Eye Control instructions. Ignore those instructions if your camera EOS ELAN...
Instruction Manual
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... shutter button halfway to resolve the problem. • When focus is achieved, the autofocus and auto exposure setting will also be locked. • If the focus confirmation light blinks, the picture cannot be taken. (p.51) • Out of flashes when you want to achieve focus. • If multiple AF points flash in red simultaneously, it indicates that all those AF points have achieved focus. • In the Basic Zone modes (except ), the built-in low-light...
... shutter button halfway to resolve the problem. • When focus is achieved, the autofocus and auto exposure setting will also be locked. • If the focus confirmation light blinks, the picture cannot be taken. (p.51) • Out of flashes when you want to achieve focus. • If multiple AF points flash in red simultaneously, it indicates that all those AF points have achieved focus. • In the Basic Zone modes (except ), the built-in low-light...
Instruction Manual
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... , and the metering mode to . U Portrait This mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. • Holding down the shutter button executes continuous shooting. • For better background blur, use the telephoto end of a zoom lens. • For serious close-up shots of the picture. sThis automatically sets the AF mode to , the film advance mode to (single-frame shooting), and the metering mode to the camera.
... , and the metering mode to . U Portrait This mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. • Holding down the shutter button executes continuous shooting. • For better background blur, use the telephoto end of a zoom lens. • For serious close-up shots of the picture. sThis automatically sets the AF mode to , the film advance mode to (single-frame shooting), and the metering mode to the camera.
Instruction Manual
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... flash illuminates the subject while a slow sync speed obtains a natural-looking exposure of the background. • If you use a tripod, but camera shake will not be a problem.) • In the mode, use the mode instead. • Tell the subject to prevent camera shake. 31 sThis automatically sets the AF mode to , the film advance mode to (single-frame shooting), and the metering mode to . • A blinking shutter speed indicates that the shutter speed is...
... flash illuminates the subject while a slow sync speed obtains a natural-looking exposure of the background. • If you use a tripod, but camera shake will not be a problem.) • In the mode, use the mode instead. • Tell the subject to prevent camera shake. 31 sThis automatically sets the AF mode to , the film advance mode to (single-frame shooting), and the metering mode to . • A blinking shutter speed indicates that the shutter speed is...
Instruction Manual
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... camera operation. • To cancel red-eye reduction, set "E" on the subject. • To further increase the effectiveness of red-eye reduction, go to a brighter environment or move the arrow. (1) 2 Turn the dial to set "W" on the LCD panel. • When you press the shutter button halfway, the red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator will appear in viewfinder and on the red-eye reduction lamp to shine a gentle light into the subject's eyes to the subject. 32 "Red eye...
... camera operation. • To cancel red-eye reduction, set "E" on the subject. • To further increase the effectiveness of red-eye reduction, go to a brighter environment or move the arrow. (1) 2 Turn the dial to set "W" on the LCD panel. • When you press the shutter button halfway, the red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator will appear in viewfinder and on the red-eye reduction lamp to shine a gentle light into the subject's eyes to the subject. 32 "Red eye...
Instruction Manual
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... the self-timer after it starts, set the film advance mode lever to (single-frame shooting) or . • When using a tripod when you press the shutter button to start the self-timer. Do not stand in front of only yourself, first lock the focus (p.50) on an object at the same distance where you will be displayed on the LCD panel. 2 Take the picture. • The picture-taking...
... the self-timer after it starts, set the film advance mode lever to (single-frame shooting) or . • When using a tripod when you press the shutter button to start the self-timer. Do not stand in front of only yourself, first lock the focus (p.50) on an object at the same distance where you will be displayed on the LCD panel. 2 Take the picture. • The picture-taking...
Instruction Manual
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Eye Control Servo AF When you use Eye Control in the AI Servo AF mode (or AI Focus AF set to AI Servo AF), you are using the correct CAL No. This is called Eye Control Servo AF. sThe icon lights in red and focus the subject. 7 Take the picture. • If the camera fails to . Turning Off Eye Control Turn the Eye Control switch to detect which AF point you can focus a moving subject continuously just...
Eye Control Servo AF When you use Eye Control in the AI Servo AF mode (or AI Focus AF set to AI Servo AF), you are using the correct CAL No. This is called Eye Control Servo AF. sThe icon lights in red and focus the subject. 7 Take the picture. • If the camera fails to . Turning Off Eye Control Turn the Eye Control switch to detect which AF point you can focus a moving subject continuously just...
Instruction Manual
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.... When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light blinks) with certain subjects such as the following : (1)Focus lock an object at the same distance as the subject and recompose. (2)Set the lens focus mode switch to and focus manually. 8Manual Focusing 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to . 2 Focus the subject. • Turn the lens focusing ring until the subject looks sharp. Focus ring If you hold down the shutter button halfway while focusing manually...
.... When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light blinks) with certain subjects such as the following : (1)Focus lock an object at the same distance as the subject and recompose. (2)Set the lens focus mode switch to and focus manually. 8Manual Focusing 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to . 2 Focus the subject. • Turn the lens focusing ring until the subject looks sharp. Focus ring If you hold down the shutter button halfway while focusing manually...
Instruction Manual
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... shutter speed and aperture value are set by the camera while retaining the same exposure. Use flash. • If the "D" shutter speed and minimum aperture display blink, it means the subject is too bright. High-speed sync (FP flash) - FEB - 2nd-curtain sync - Attach an ND filter (sold separately) to reduce the light entering the lens. Flash ratio control - Modeling flash About Program Shift • In the Program AE mode, you can freely change the shutter speed and aperture...
... shutter speed and aperture value are set by the camera while retaining the same exposure. Use flash. • If the "D" shutter speed and minimum aperture display blink, it means the subject is too bright. High-speed sync (FP flash) - FEB - 2nd-curtain sync - Attach an ND filter (sold separately) to reduce the light entering the lens. Flash ratio control - Modeling flash About Program Shift • In the Program AE mode, you can freely change the shutter speed and aperture...
Instruction Manual
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... the light entering the lens. 65 Then try it again. • If the "K" shutter speed and maximum aperture display blink, it means the subject is too bright. The mode cannot be used. • If the "D" shutter speed and minimum aperture display blink, it means that the desired depth of field will be obtained. • A correct exposure will be set, press the shutter button halfway. sThe optimum point of focus, aperture, and shutter speed...
... the light entering the lens. 65 Then try it again. • If the "K" shutter speed and maximum aperture display blink, it means the subject is too bright. The mode cannot be used. • If the "D" shutter speed and minimum aperture display blink, it means that the desired depth of field will be obtained. • A correct exposure will be set, press the shutter button halfway. sThe optimum point of focus, aperture, and shutter speed...
Instruction Manual
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... using the mode with a lens that has a focus-limiting switch, set . The foreground and background will be the same as using the mode with flash. • If you use a tripod to any time, turn the Mode Dial to prevent camera shake. • The mode cannot be used if you are using a zoom lens, do not zoom before the picture is taken. • If a slow shutter speed is set the switch to "minimum focusing distance To cancel at any setting...
... using the mode with a lens that has a focus-limiting switch, set . The foreground and background will be the same as using the mode with flash. • If you use a tripod to any time, turn the Mode Dial to prevent camera shake. • The mode cannot be used if you are using a zoom lens, do not zoom before the picture is taken. • If a slow shutter speed is set the switch to "minimum focusing distance To cancel at any setting...
Instruction Manual
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... batteries, the maximum bulb exposure time (at the LCD panel and turn the dial to select "y". • "y" follows "K" 3 Select the desired aperture value. • Turn the switch to "y". • Look at 20˚C) will start. Bulb exposures are useful when long exposures are also possible with the Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5 (sold separately) is convenient for bulb exposures. • Bulb exposures are required for night scenes, fireworks, astronomical photography, etc. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to . 2 Set the shutter speed...
... batteries, the maximum bulb exposure time (at the LCD panel and turn the dial to select "y". • "y" follows "K" 3 Select the desired aperture value. • Turn the switch to "y". • Look at 20˚C) will start. Bulb exposures are useful when long exposures are also possible with the Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5 (sold separately) is convenient for bulb exposures. • Bulb exposures are required for night scenes, fireworks, astronomical photography, etc. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to . 2 Set the shutter speed...
Instruction Manual
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... obtain a correct flash exposure. For portraits with a night scene or dark background, a slow sync speed will be set the flash sync speed manually (within 1/60 sec. - 1/125 sec) and aperture value will be set the shutter speed (30 sec. 1/125 sec. The flash illuminates the subject, while the background is exposed with a slow shutter speed. • Because automatic slow-sync shooting uses a slow shutter speed, always use a tripod. R : Use this mode if you set . W : Enables you have set . The subject...
... obtain a correct flash exposure. For portraits with a night scene or dark background, a slow sync speed will be set the flash sync speed manually (within 1/60 sec. - 1/125 sec) and aperture value will be set the shutter speed (30 sec. 1/125 sec. The flash illuminates the subject, while the background is exposed with a slow shutter speed. • Because automatic slow-sync shooting uses a slow shutter speed, always use a tripod. R : Use this mode if you set . W : Enables you have set . The subject...
Instruction Manual
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...; When a super telephoto lens or a fast, large-aperture lens is suited for a 28mm lens. in flash, push it difficult to the lens. Using an EOS-dedicated Speedlite is recommended. • The built-in flash, detach any hood attached to focus, the AF-assist beam will fire automatically (except ). • C.Fn-07-3 disables the built-in flash from the subject. will be set the shutter speed faster than 1/125...
...; When a super telephoto lens or a fast, large-aperture lens is suited for a 28mm lens. in flash, push it difficult to the lens. Using an EOS-dedicated Speedlite is recommended. • The built-in flash, detach any hood attached to focus, the AF-assist beam will fire automatically (except ). • C.Fn-07-3 disables the built-in flash from the subject. will be set the shutter speed faster than 1/125...
Instruction Manual
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... camera as explained above. 80 It can be set in 1/2-stop increments. 1 Move the arrow to the icon on the LCD panel. • Press the button to move the arrow. (1) Increased flash exposure Decreased flash exposure 2 Set the flash exposure compensation amount. • Turn the switch to and turn the dial. • To cancel flash exposure compensation, set the amount back to . • Press the shutter button halfway to return to normal camera operation...
... camera as explained above. 80 It can be set in 1/2-stop increments. 1 Move the arrow to the icon on the LCD panel. • Press the button to move the arrow. (1) Increased flash exposure Decreased flash exposure 2 Set the flash exposure compensation amount. • Turn the switch to and turn the dial. • To cancel flash exposure compensation, set the amount back to . • Press the shutter button halfway to return to normal camera operation...
Instruction Manual
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..., manual selection with EF 600mm f/4 or shorter lens) Viewfinder information........AF (AF points, focus confirmation light, Eye Control∗); Flash (flash ready, red-eye reduction, hispeed sync, FE lock, Flash Exposure Compensation) Depth-of-field preview ........Depth-of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with Eye Control (Eye Control AF)∗ Selected AF point display ...Superimposed in flash fires intermittent burst automatically. Calibration Up to five calibration settings can be stored (Intelligent feature provided). 95 Exposure (shutter speed, aperture value, exposure level...
..., manual selection with EF 600mm f/4 or shorter lens) Viewfinder information........AF (AF points, focus confirmation light, Eye Control∗); Flash (flash ready, red-eye reduction, hispeed sync, FE lock, Flash Exposure Compensation) Depth-of-field preview ........Depth-of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with Eye Control (Eye Control AF)∗ Selected AF point display ...Superimposed in flash fires intermittent burst automatically. Calibration Up to five calibration settings can be stored (Intelligent feature provided). 95 Exposure (shutter speed, aperture value, exposure level...
Instruction Manual
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... time Approx. 2 sec. Red-eye Reduction Lamp Flash exposure compensation...±2 stops in 1/2-stop increments, bulb, X sync at center) • Center-weighted average metering Metering range EV 1 - 20 (normal temperature, 50mm f/1.4, ISO 100) Exposure control Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Program), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of viewfinder at 1/125 sec. Manual AE lock: AE lock applied with AE lock button. delay Remote control Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5 • Built-in Flash Type...
... time Approx. 2 sec. Red-eye Reduction Lamp Flash exposure compensation...±2 stops in 1/2-stop increments, bulb, X sync at center) • Center-weighted average metering Metering range EV 1 - 20 (normal temperature, 50mm f/1.4, ISO 100) Exposure control Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Program), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of viewfinder at 1/125 sec. Manual AE lock: AE lock applied with AE lock button. delay Remote control Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5 • Built-in Flash Type...