Canon 2763B003 Instruction Manual

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  • Canon 2763B003 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    EOS EOS 0,./^ 4Carnotb • h English Edition IA INSTRUCTIONS
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    with any Canon EF lens. Those instructions Include an explanation of how to attach EF lenses. • The 4 ,- symbol in this Instruction book indicates useful hints when using the camera. TheA symbol Indicates situations where care should be taken to avoid possible problems. • This instruction manual is
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    Aperture-priority AE Settings ( Av ) Manual Exposure Settings ( M ) Depth-of- Canon Speedlite Flashes 56 Film Speed (ISO Number) 51 Remote Switch RS-60E3 56 Depth-of-field. 51 Eye-piece Extender EP-EX15 56 Troubleshooting Tips 52 Grip GR-80TP 57 What to Do If the Exposure Meter on Camera
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    an authorized Canon service facility. Keep the camera out of salt camera. Request a hand-checked inspection to avoid damage. 8) Aerosol spray dust removers are not recommended for the shutter curtain. 9) Condensation is a problem camera care information. • Meaning of the S mark in this instruction
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    O 1. Load the batteries. Insert two lithium batteries (CR123A/ DL123A) into the camera as indicated. CIP O 0 a 0 iii0000000000il ka Ost I 0 2. Attach the lens. Align the red marks on the camera and lens, and turn the lens clockwise until it stops and locks with a click. 3. Set the command
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    Taking Photographs Straight Away The image was removed due to copyright restrictions 5. Focus the camera. Compose the subject within the AF frame ( [ ] ) and lightly press the shutter button to focus. 6. Take the photograph. Press the shutter button down to take
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    ) S AF Auxiliary Light Emiter- (see page 18) S Red-eye Reduction Lamp (see page 19) S Flash (see page 19) Accessory Shoe (see page 40) • For attaching Canon Speedlite flashes and other optional accessories. Command Dial (see page 10) Strap Fixture (see page 11) 0 _ Back Cover Latch (see page 15
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    Socket Grip Extension Socket Battery Cover Latch (see page 11) 8 Partial Metering / AE Lock Button (see page 39) Exposure Compensation Button (see page 41) Manual Aperture Setting Button L(see page 31)
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    indicated in the figure below. ISO Film Speed Display Shutter Speed Setting Indicates ISO Film Speed/Calculated Value Metered Manual Exposure Indicator Aperture Setting/Calculated Value - Multiple-exposure Operation Indicator S Red-eye Reduction Indicator HOOD 0 CI • UUCIUisoLLU Sound Setting
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    page 33) FUNCTION ZONE .0) : Sound Mode (see page 48) iso : Manual ISO Speed (see page 47) : To Rewind Film before End of Roll (see page 49) a When the camera is not in use, please set the command dial to When the camera is placed in a bag, this prevents the possibility of objects hitting
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    using, tug the strap to ensure that it is firmly secured to the fixture. 0 Battery Loading and Checking Battery Level Battery Loading The camera uses two lithium batteries (CR123A/DL123A). n >,oluot,ouko,.' 1. Slide the battery cover latch in the direction indicated so that the battery cover
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    based on new batteries, using the EF35-80mm f/4-5.6 II Lens and 24-exp. film. Data based on Canon's Standard Test Method. * The shooting capacity will be correct way up. *Always check the battery level before using the camera. •Remember that batteries can sometimes be difficult to obtain in certain
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    by turning it in the direction of the arrow. 2. Align the red marks on the lens and camera, and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 3. Set the focus mode switch on the 3 4 lens to AF. • If the switch is set to M, the autofocus can not be used. • When
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    Shutter Button and Autofocus The EOS shutter button has two stages. The first stage is reached taken and the film winds on one - frame. A If the camera moves at the same moment as the shutter is released, this is called camera shake and can result in blurring of the entire photograph. In order
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    attached to, allowing the film speed to be set automatically. • If your film has no DX code on it, the film speed must be set manually. Please read the section "Changing the Film Speed Setting" on page 47. 1. Release the command dial lock by setting to any position other than PI
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    I. PREPARATIONS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS o 0 • 0•000000.1•0001 0 4. Align the tip of the film with the orange mark. • To ensure that the film lies flat, press lightly on the film cartridge. • If too much film is protruding, rewind the film cartridge slightly. L PiiriBe Ill I 00 .....\.. i 0 0
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    of taking photographs using the image zone on the command dial. Using the settings in the image zone, when the shutter button is pressed the camera takes over, setting everything automatically for your photograph. The various automatic settings possible are shown on page 54 in the section "List of
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    , we recommend using a tripod. (Even when using a tripod. however, it is still possible for the shutter speed to blink if there is a danger of camera shake.) •BlInkIng focus lamp When the focus lamp blinks, the shutter can not be released. Please see page 52. S The AF Auxiliary Light Emiter When
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    may appear red. This is due to light reflected from the retina, and the phenomena is called "red eye". When taking a flash shot with the camera set to the red-eye reduction function, the red-eye reduction lamp lights up, gently illuminating the subject's eyes momentarily, reducing the size of the
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    II. TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS A •When the red-eye reduction lamp is on, the shutter will be released about 1 second after the shutter button is completely pressed down. •When the red-eye reduction lamp is on, the display in the viewfinder will indicate this with the mark. The red-eye reduction lamp is
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    from the background as possible. •A more effective background blur can be achieved when using a telephoto lens. If using a zoom lens, set the lens to the telephoto setting (80mm in the case of a 35-80mm lens). S If blinks in the viewfinder, attach an external flash unit and use flash when taking
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    the command dial. When using your zoom lens, use the wide-angle setting (35 mm in the case of a 3580mm lens). This will create a feeling of expansiveness shutter speed indicator blinks, there is a danger of camera shake, so be sure to hold the camera steady and take care how you press the shutter
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    Taking Photographs in Close-up Mode (I ) The image was removed due to copyright restrictions Use the macro function built in to your lens for close-up photography when you want to take photographs of plants and insects in maximum magnification. S If the subject is dark or back-lit
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    the picture as you see it if the flash is left on. •If the shutter speed indicator blinks, there is a danger of camera shake, so be sure to hold the camera steady and take care how you press the shutter button. Otherwise we recommend using a tripod. (Even when using a tripod, however, it
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    KINDS OF SHOTS Here we will explain how to use the wide range of functions built into the camera when the command dial is set to the creative zone. The functions available on the creative zone the exposure level when using the exposure compensation or when selecting the exposure manually. 25
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    III. TAKING DIFFERENT KINDS OF SHOTS 2. Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject. • The shutter speed and aperture will be indicated on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder. 05 8.0 '1" 2.1.1.1.2' ®2~ OM . 2. • 3. Check the shutter speed and the aperture and take the photograph.
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    speed at 1/15 sec you can take clear pictures of your television set screen. •When taking a photograph of a TV screen, be sure to hold the camera very steady, or else use a tripod. Slow shutter speed 1. Set the command dial to Tv . Tv 2. Turn the electronic input dial to obtain the desired
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    q1.1.2• '347 aulo I S.S . 2.1.1.2. 4. Check the shutter speed and the aperture and take the photograph. A •If the minimum aperture value of the lens blinks in the viewfinder, reduce the shutter speed by turning the electronic input dial until the blinking stops. •If the maximum aperture value of the
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    removed due to copyright restrictions Smaller aperture value The image was removed due to copyright restrictions When you set the aperture, the camera automatically selects the correct shutter speed to suit the lighting conditions around the subject. This is called Aperture-priority AE. A smaller
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    III. TAKING DIFFERENT KINDS OF SHOTS 3. Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject. • The shutter speed and aperture will be indicated on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder. n (3 lu \ 2.1.0.1.2• '„2,,15471 OLE I 0=, 4. Check the shutter speed and the aperture and take the
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    Manual Exposure Settings ( wi) Rather than leaving everything to the camera, this mode allows you take Turn the electronic input dial to set the desired shutter speed.
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    Ill. TAKING DIFFERENT KINDS OF SHOTS Correct exposure Overexposure Underexposure CD 5. Adjust the exposure according to the exposure level mark. Correct exposure: This is the metered standard which will set the exposure. Overexposure: Select a faster shutter speed or adjust the aperture until
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    Depth-of-field AE Settings ( A•DEP) The image was removed due to copyright restrictions This setting allows you to take photographs automatically with everything from the foreground to background in sharp focus, such as a souvenir photograph where you want both the group in the foreground and the
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    but the desired depth of focus can not be obtained. Use a wide-angle lens or move back from the subject. • Not all changes in combination of designed to select a slower shutter speed, so it is important to hold the camera steady when taking the photograph or use a tripod. • Using the flash with
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    Flash Photography with the Built-in Flash (Rebel X S only) ( ) The image was removed due to copyright restrictions The built-in flash can be used at any time in the creative zone. Use the flash when the subject is heavily shaded or when you wish to highlight people's faces. Using the built-in
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    III. TAKING DIFFERENT KINDS OF SHOTS A • If the built-in flash is used when a lens hood is attached, the hood can cause shading of the flash light. The lens hood must be removed before using the built-In flash. •An external flash cannot be used together with the built-in flash. •The built
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    . S With the Rebel X, the same type of flash photography is possible with an external flash. A When taking a slow syncro shot, please use a tripod to avoid camera shake. Built-in Flash Shooting Distance Range (when using the EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 II) 35 mm ISO Negative Film Slide Film 100
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    value for the lens being used blinks. The minimum aperture value for the lens being used blinks program. Tv (Shutter-priority AE) Manually set to any desired shutter speed of value and existing lighting. Manually set to any desired aperture value. M (Manual) Manually set to any desired shutter
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    the shutter button halfway to focus. I • Once the shutter button is pressed halfway, the shutter speed and aper- ture value can not be changed. • The camera will focus on the area in the center AF frame. The image was removed due to copyright restrictions 5. Compose your picture and take the
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    the accessory shoe, slide the lock switch in the direction of the arrow to secure the flash to the camera. • The " " indicator does not blink in creative zone modes. 1. Set the Speedlite 200E's main ready lamp lights up. * For details, refer to the instructions provided with the Speedlite 200E. 40
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    Exposure Compensation Deliberately changing the exposure when taking a photograph is called exposure compensation. The compensation range is up to +/-2 steps in half-step increments. 1. Set the command dial to the creative zone. '167 2. Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject. •
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    III. TAKING DIFFERENT KINDS OF SHOTS When using a shutter speed of 1/125 sec.. and an aperture value of 5.6. compensating the exposure level scale by one increment will change the value of the exposure reading on the display as follows. Shutter Speed Aperture Value -1 .- 0 250 ._ 125 8.0 .-
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    button, the shutter will close. Use this function when long exposures are required, such as when shooting night shots or fireworks. Make sure the camera does not move during exposure by using a tripod or placing it on some other steady surface. Bulb photography can be made easier by using the
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    Multiple-exposure Photography With multiple-exposure photography you can release the shutter to expose the same frame of film two or more times to obtain special effects. q12,1tsl' \3.4 Av fi; Tv 'V 00 / 1. Set the command dial to the creative zone. 2. Press the partial metering and the
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    III. TAKING DIFFERENT KINDS OF SHOTS 4. Compose the photograph and take the picture. • If you press the shutter button halfway after taking the first frame, the WI symbol will blink on the display panel to confirm that multiple-exposure photography is in progress. • When the pre-set number of
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    will appear in the LCD panel. • If the self-timer button is pressed again. the self-timer will be cancelled. A •Standing in front of the camera when pressing the shutter button can result in out-of-focus pictures. •To cancel the self-timer halfway, press the self-timer button again. 2. Press
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    or when you wish to set the film speed (ISO number) yourself, the film speed can be selected manually in the following way. The range of possible settings is from ISO 6-6400. 1. Set the command dial to set value until a DX coded film is loaded into the camera or until the film speed is reset. 47
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    Shutting off the Beeper after Focussing In certain circumstances, the electronic beeper could be undesirable, depending on where you are taking photographs. Therefore, when taking pictures in the creative zone, the beeper can be switched off. 1. Set the command dial to •1)) . OOD
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    Removing Film before the End of the Roll If you want to remove the film from the camera before the end of the roll, rewind the film and remove it in the following way. 1. Set the command dial to a= . 0 .07 a 2. Press the film
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    The length of time that the shutter remains open is called the shutter speed. The camera displays the shutter speed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder, in a (30 seconds), and bulb. Aperture Value Integrated into the lens, the aperture is an opening which can be widened and narrowed to regulate the
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    to light, as set by the ISO (International Standardization Organization). The camera displays the film speed on the display panel in a range from will be obtained using a lens with a shorter focal length. ...using a wide-angle lens or the wide angle setting on your zoom lens will create a feeling
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    Troubleshooting Tips Before you start thinking that there might be something wrong with your camera, please check the points on the following checklist. If this doesn't solve the problem, please take the camera to your nearest Canon service facility (these are listed at the back). Problem Cause
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    ''' Meaning Subject is too dark. Subject is too bright. Notes Use flash. Use an ND filter. Shutter speed 2000 and maximum aperture value of the lens in use. QS -: 'iC . Minimum aperture value of Subject will be underexpo• sure. Turn the electronic input dial to a slower shutter speed. Tv the
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    Built-in hash r'angei Continuous Em",I,uaa„r9 Center. waeightedaa metenng Partial metering Automatic Manual • • • • • • • • • • • I • • I _ - l• I' One-shot: The exposure is set at the same time as the camera focusses on the subject. The shutter can not be released until
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    is calculated in advance). Continuous shots are taken under the same conditions as above. (About 1 frame per second). Al Servo This allows the camera to continuously focus on a moving object. The exposure is set when the shutter is released. The same conditions as above apply to continuous shots
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    (m/ft) at ISO 100, the 300EZ, which has a maximum guide number of 30/98 (m/ft) at ISO 100, and the 200E, which has a maximum guide number of 20/66 (m/ft) at ISO 100. A It is recommended that you use Canon Speedlite flashes with your EOS camera. Particular care must be taken with flash units designed
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    hold. The grip is also equipped with a simple tripod for micro photography and self-timer shots. Camera Case EH8-L (LL) The special camera case can hold the camera with the lens left on, ensuring that your camera is well protected. • Case L EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 II EF 35-105 mm f/4.5-5.6 USM Case LL
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    . Take the camera to an authorized Canon service facility. 3. Cleaning the film chamber- Use a blower brush to remove accumulated film dust particles that might scratch the film. Be careful not to touch the shutter curtain. 4. Cleaning the film pressure plate and film guide rails- Lightly wipe
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    the shutter once. If the bc indicator goes out, the problem is corrected and you can continue using the camera normally. If the bc indicator does not stop, the camera needs to be examined by an authorized Canon service facility. 3) Lithium Battery Information Always check the batteries at the
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    /AE single-lens reflex camera with built-in auto film winder (built-in flash provided on Rebel X S only). Canon EF lens series Canon EF mount the lens in use". EV 2-20 (at normal temperature, 50mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 100) ISO 6-6400, automatically set according to DX code. (ISO 25-5000) Manual setting
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    Al Servo. a) Manual/with the focus mode switch on M, manual focussing is possible automatic flash housed in pentaprism. Bypass control system. I, Guide number /12 (ISO 100 m ) .',2) Recycling angle: cover the angle of view of .a 28mm lens. X-sync contact, which connects directly to the accessory
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    IV. OTHER INFORMATION Lens Angle of View Diagonal Vertical Horizontal Optical Construction Minimum aperture Shooting distance Maximum magnification Diameter of this product as well as some external features are subject to change without notice. (All data based on Canon's Standard Test Method) 62
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    including interference that may cause undesired operation. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipments unless otherwise specified in the instructions. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipments. These equipments have been
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    Canon 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 1 800 OK CANON. CT1-1 03-000 © CANON INC. 1993 PRINTED IN TAIWAN
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