Canon EOS Elan II EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual
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EOS ELANII ELANHE El English Ediuon INSTRUCTIONS - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 2
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. • These instructions are for the EOS 50, EOS 50 E, EOS ELAN II and EOS ELAN II E. The D symbol indicates instructions applicable only to the EOS a and EOS ELAN II E. Major Features a 1. Autofocus where you look with Eye-Controlled Autofocus during horizontal - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 3
autofocusing, exposure control, etc.) with EF lenses. Using a non-EF lens with an EOS camera may not result in proper camera or lens operation. Also, the warranty does not cover any camera malfunction or damage occurring with the use of non-Canon accessories. Attaching the Neck Strap After inserting - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 4
AE (Av) 52 54 4. Manual Exposure (M) 56 V. Other Features 1. Self-timer Operation 61 Attaching the Eyepiece Cover 63 2. Using the Built-in Flash 64 Setting Speed Sync (FP Flash) 84 System with Canon Speedlite 380EX Troubleshooting Guide 8€ List of Exposure Warnings 87 Program Line - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 5
Guide 43 Holding the Camera Correctly 43 Proper Operating Conditions 44 5. Depth-of-Field AE (DEP) 58 Depth-of-field AE with a Manually a Custom Function 80 FE Lock 84 Using Another EOS-Dedicated Speedlite 85 Nomenclature 12 4. Loading and Unloading Film 21 4. Close-up Mode ( s - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 6
the lens or in the film compartment. Do not use a cleaner containing an organic solvent to clean the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, consult your nearest Canon Service Center. 5. If the camera is not to be used for an extended period, remove the battery. Store the camera in a well-ventilated - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 7
etc., and use and warm the batteries alternately. Low Battery Power When only the ,C3 symbol blinks on the LCD panel, a picture can still be taken at the proper exposure. However, there may not be enough battery power to advance and rewind the film automatically. Replace with a new battery. Lens To - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 8
battery. 2 Attach a lens. Align the red dots on the lens and camera and turn the lens clockwise until it snaps in place. .10 1113 0 111 a oacaaaaeza aaa00000aZiatal": 8 While pressing the lock release button, turn the Command Dial to 0 (Full Auto mode). Load the film. Align the edge of the film - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 9
was removed due to copyright restrictions Quick Start Guide 5 Focus the subject. Aim the focusing point . 7 Unloading the film. At the end of the roll, the film rewinds automatically Make sure the film cartridge symbol is blinking in the LCD Panel. Then open the camera back and remove the - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 10
Quick Function Setting Guide Midroll film rewind PAGE 23 Focusing point selection page 33 o 00' C I -0 0 ha. Focusing Operation Eye-Controlled Autofocus page 46 1-0 00 4-D,•-•- • Setting the O metering mode CD page 49 Exposure compensation page 68 ;00 10 0 '2.1.0.1.2+ --•• - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 11
Other Features AE lock page 67 Quick Function Setting Guide The image was removed due to copyright restrictions The wage was removed due to copyright restrvions Using the built-in flash page 64 Using red-eye reduction page 65 ticioa•A-aeo••~♦D a Using Custom • Functions page 79 to 11 - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 12
Nomenclature Camera Front Built-in flash (page 64) Flash button (page 64) AF mode dial (page 37) LCD panel (page 15) Film advance mode dial (page 76) Shutterbutton- (page 20) /777 O Grip (battery compartment) (page 17) Main Dial AF-assist beam emitter (page 26) Self-timer lamp (page 61) Wireless - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 13
66) Film rewind button (page 23) Film window 00-Tfery _Oj - OD model only - Date display panel Display mode button I-I - Digit selection button Digit set button asor Tripod socket Nomenclature AE lock button (page 67) Custom Function button (page 79) FE lock button (tor Canon Speedlite - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 14
AE (page 52) Av : Aperture-priority AE (page 54) ne : Manual exposure (page 56) DEP: Depth-of-field AE (page 58) Function Set Film Advance Mode Lever O : Single (page 76) : Continuous (page 76) When the camera is not to be used, set the Command Dial to I(≥!. This will prevent accidental battery - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 15
Red-eye reduction setting Beeper setting El Calibration No. Eye-Controlled Autofocus Battery level indicator Flash exposure compensation symbol Self-timer/Remote control symbol Film status Film loaded Film rewind completed Manual-focus symbol 8888 BB OP :Red-eye reduction symbol AEB :AEB symbol - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 16
16 L In-focus indicator During autofocus: Lights when focus is achieved. Autofocus failure: Blinks twice per second when focus cannot be achieved. During manual focus: Lights when focus is achieved. Does not light while focus has not been achieved. Exposure level Exposure compensation amount - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 17
To ready your camera for picture-taking, follow the procedures below. 1. Installing the Battery and Checking the Battery Level Installing the Battery Use a 2CR5 battery. • if you have purchased Battery Pack BP-50, see page 91. • 4Z2b 00000OooDo° 1 Slide the battery compartment ' cover lever - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 18
35 (40) rolls 14 (15) rolls 100% Flash Use 18 (20) rolls 6 (7) rolls No. of 24-exposure rolls based on Canon's Standard Test Method with a new battery and EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens. • Operating the camera without film will still consume battery power and reduce the number of rolls that can be taken - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 19
2. Mounting and Detaching a Lens Canon me, • •N•IP• 3 OS cos Mounting a Lens I Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap by turning the cap as shown by the arrow. 2 Align the red dots on the lens and camera and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it snaps in place. 3 Set - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 20
3. Shutter Button Operation The EOS camera's shutter button operates in two steps: Press it film advances. 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 firmly. • Use - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 21
and Unloading Film Loading Film Use DX-coded film. The camera can automatically sense the film's ISO speed rating. 1 Unlock the Command Dial. 2 Slide down the camera back latch to open the camera back. V 3 Insert the film cartridge at an angle as shown in the figure. Fs' Infrared film cannot be - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 22
and pull the edge of the film leader to the orange mark on the camera. • If the edge of the film leader goes beyond the orange mark, rewind some of the film back into the cartridge. 00000 00000000000000 6 Right 0 000 00 0000 00 Wrong After checking that the film leader edge is correctly aligned - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 23
the camera back and remove the film cartridge. Midroll Film Rewind To rewind the film before reaching the last frame, press the ell film rewind button. The film will start rewinding immediately. In this case, the scale in the viewfinder does not indicate that the film is rewinding. Film rewind is - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 24
camera does the rest to suit the picture-taking situation. The Full Auto mode and Programmed Image Control modes override all metering mode lever, AF mode dial, film for any type of subject. One of the three focusing points is used to focus the subject for easy picture-taking. 1 While pressing the - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 25
II. Basic Operation Press the shutter button halfway. The subject will be enough to prevent image blur due to camera shake. In such a case, minimize camera shake by doing either of the following: 1) Hold the camera steadily and press the shutter button. 2) Use a tripod. (The shutter speed will - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 26
II. Basic Operation AF-Assist Beam Under difficult autofocusing conditions, the AF-assist the built-in flash pops up and fires automatically for dark or backlit subjects. c If you do not want to use flash. use the Program AE (P) mode (page 50) or push 1: down the built-in flash (after it pops up all - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 27
background blur effect. Also, the .7 further away the subject is from the background, the more blurred the background will become. • Using a telephoto lens also blurs the background further. If a zoom lens is used, use the longest focal length. (For example, a 28-80mm zoom lens set at 80 mm.) 27 - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 28
the same as for the Full Auto mode (page 24). If a zoom lens is attached. use the shortest focal length. (For example, a 28V; 80mm zoom lens set at 28 mm.) blurred picture may result due to camera shake. Hold the camera steady or use a tripod. (The shutter speed will still blink even while a tripod - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 29
the same as for the Full Auto mode (page 24). Focus the subject at the lens' minimum focusing distance. If a zoom lens is :Agt-7 attached, use the longest focal length to obtain a larger magnification. For better close-ups, the EF 50mm f/2.5 macro, EF 100mm f/2.8 macro lens and Macro Ring Lite ML - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 30
400 or faster film is recommended. 7-Vz • For sports photography, a lens with a focal length in the 200mm or 300mm range is recommended. If the shutter speed display blinks, the shutter speed may be so slow that a blurred picture may result due to camera shake. Hold the camera steady or use a tripod - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 31
chance of autofocusing at the wrong point. • Fast-moving subjects can be tracked across the viewfinder. The focusing point can be selected automatically by the camera or by your eye (E model only). It can also be selected - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 32
eye is looking at. That focusing point then focuses the subject. Eye-Controlled Autofocus is also effective for vertical shots. When using Eye-Controlled Autofocus, the camera must be held properly as described on page 43. Eye-Controlled Autofocus enables the following: • You can focus where you - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 33
focuses the subject. The focusing point can be selected by one of three ways: Automatic selection: The camera selects the focusing point automatically depending on the scene. Manual selection: You select the focusing point with a button and dial. El Eye-controlled selection: You select the - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 34
Dial until all the focusing points light up. • To register the selection, press the shutter button halfway or wait 6 seconds. uuunnu 0 00 Manual selection 1 Press the focusing point selector. • The current focusing point lights in red in the viewfinder. The symbol for the current focusing point - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 35
operation, you must first calibrate it with your eye movement. For details, see "6. Eye-Controlled Autofocus Calibration" on page 40 and "8. Using Eye-Controlled Autofocus" on page 46. Although you can use Eye-Controlled Autofocus without calibrating it first, it will not function properly. 35 - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 36
3. Focus Lock If the subject is not covered by any of the three focusing points, use focus lock. • Focus lock can be used only in the One-Shot AF mode (page 37). The image was removed due to copyright restrictions 1 Select the desired focusing point (pages 33-37). 2 - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 37
" on page 39. Al Focus AF In this mode, One-Shot AF is the normal AF mode. However, if the subject starts to move, the camera detects the subject's movement and switches to Al Servo AF automatically. When the focusing point selection is automatic and the center focusing point first focuses - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 38
your eye, focusing continues with predictive AF. See page 48. Manual Selection • Predictive AF continues with only the selected focusing point. is automatic and the center focusing point first focuses the subject, the camera switches to Al Servo AF if the subject moves to another focusing point - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 39
5. When Autofocus Fails The camera's AF system is highly precise and can focus most subjects. such cases, lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the subject and recompose or focus manually as described below. 1Set the focus mode switch on the no lens to M. Turn the focusing ring - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 40
select the desired focusing point just by looking at it. The camera detects your eye movement and instantly senses which focusing point your eye and used. For example, calibration No. 1 can be used for your naked eye, No. 2 for when you use contact lenses or eyeglasses, and No. 3 for another user's - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 41
CAL - \ I/ 0 0-0 \ I/ - 0- 0 0 / I\ Ill. AF Modes and Metering Modes 2 Turn the Main Dial to select a blinking calibration No. • If none of the calibration numbers blink when selected, see "Deleting a Calibration Setting" on page 45. 3 Look through the viewfinder. 4 Look at the blinking focusing - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 42
press the shutter button completely. Then 0 calibrate by following steps 1 to 5 above. You should use the same calibration No. that was used for horizontal- frame calibration. • When the camera is held vertically, the top focusing point will start blinking first 0 regardless of whether the - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 43
$ 7. Eye-Controlled Autofocus Guide To calibrate and use Eye-Controlled Autofocus effectively, follow the guidelines below. Holding the Camera Correctly • Hold the camera steady without moving it. • Look straight into the viewfinder and not from any slanted angle. 41 41, • Put your eye against - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 44
user must use a different calibration No. If two or more people use the same calibration No.. Eye-Controlled Autofocus will not function properly. Each user point, then press the shutter button. • If you will use the camera while wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses, calibrate while wearing your - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 45
III. AF Modes and Metering Modes Deleting a Calibration Setting If Eye-Controlled Autofocus is calibrated by different people or with different eye wear with the same calibration No., Eye-Controlled Autofocus will not function properly. Delete the old calibration setting as described below before a - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 46
calibration No. blinks if it has no calibration setting. 3 Set the Command Dial to the desired picture-taking mode. • Eye-Controlled Autofocus can be used with all modes except Full Auto. 4 Press the focusing point selector. • The current focusing point will light in red in the viewfinder and the - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 47
Autofocus will be enabled automatically. If the focusing point you look at is not selected, fl will blink in the viewfinder and -Vr the camera will select the focusing point automatically to focus (page 33). £3 will continue to blink. Press the shutter button halfway to restore Eye-Controlled - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 48
the focusing point selector and turn the Main Dial to set it to automatic or manual focusing point selection. Eye-Controlled Depth-of-Field Preview You can check the depth the picture. If Speedlite 380 EX is used, the camera will automatically return 48 to full aperture before firing the preflash. - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 49
background, front lighting, backlighting, and other conditions are detected at the focusing point. A suitable exposure setting is thereby determined. • During manual focus, evaluative metering is linked to the center focusing point. [12: Partial metering About 9.5% of the viewfinder is rrs; E SO - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 50
to obtain the desired effect. 1. Program AE (P) Like the Full Auto mode, this is a general-purpose picture-taking mode. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject's brightness. 1 Set the Command Dial to P. 0 c. O Press the shutter button halfway to focus - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 51
a flash. See "2. Using the Built-in Flash" on page 64. If the 4000 shutter speed and the minimum aperture setting blink, the scene is too bright. Attach a neutral density filter (sold separately) on the lens to reduce the amount of light received by the camera. Shifting the Program You can freely - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 52
copyright restrictions In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture automatically to suit the brightness of the subject. (Tv of 1/15 sec., you Ar can photograph a scene on the TV screen nicely. Use a tripod to prevent blur. Taken at a slow shutter speed (1/30 sec.) etO - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 53
setting stops blinking. Shutter speed display The shutter speed can be set in half EV (exposure value) steps. The shutter speeds that the camera can display are shown below. The numbers begin with the denominator of a fraction of second, while 0"7 means 0.7 sec. and 1" means 1 sec. 4000 3000 - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 54
restrictions Taken with a large aperture (1/2.0). The image was removed due to copyright restrictions In this mode, you set the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the brightness of the subject. (Av stands for aperture value.) By setting a larger aperture (smaller - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 55
set a smaller aperture (larger f-number) until the shutter speed stops blinking. a, II 2. • J Aperture setting display The aperture can be set in halt stops. (f-numbers) displayed by the camera differs depending on the lens used. The aperture settings that the camera can display are listed below. - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 56
4. Manual Exposure (M) In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the aperture setting for total exposure control. The shutter speed and aperture combination you set - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 57
O IV. Creative Zone Modes Press the shutter button halfway to focus the subject. • Check the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder or on the Ler) panel. 500 5.5 Correct exposure Overexposure Underexposure ■ ■ The image was removed due to copyright restrictions 5 Look at the exposure level - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 58
and one in the background. It is effective for large-group photos and landscapes. The camera automatically focuses at the optimum distance and sets the required shutter speed and aperture. The focusing point you use can be manually or automatically selected or eyeselected. Depth-of-field AE with - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 59
at a focusing point, the center focusing point will be activated automatically and evaluative metering will be used. The basic procedure is the same as for "Depth-offield AE with a Manually-Selected Focusing Point." • The metering mode is set with the metering mode lever. When partial metering - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 60
f-number) blink, the scene is too bright. Attach a neutral density filter (sold separately) on the lens to reduce the amount of light received by the camera. • When using a zoom lens. do not zoom before taking the picture in the depth-offield AE mode. • After setting one or two dEP points, do not - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 61
Features Other features which can expand photographic possibilities are described here. 1. Self-timer Operation The self-timer can be used in any picture-taking mode. Using a tripod is recommended. 1 Press the self-timer button. • The self-timer/Remote control symbol 6i will be displayed on - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 62
beeper, the beeper does not sound during the self-timer operation. See page 78. • If the self-timer is used with the built-in flash and red-eye reduction (page 66), the camera's red-eye reduction lamp lights two seconds before the shutter is released. • The wireless remote control unit can be - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 63
.....I,,,,,,,,,,, 111111ikl 11 4==i Wm, Eyepiece Cover V. Other Features Attaching the Eyepiece Cover The plastic part (next to the "EOS" logo) of the neck strap also serves as an eyepiece cover. 1 To remove the eyecup, grasp both sides and slide it upward. unumn C Qom 081.6, - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 64
built-in flash. With the built-in flash, the background light level will also look natural. • When the built-in flash is used, the shutter speed will be set to 1/125 sec. or slower. I Press the flash button to pop up the flash. • To retract the flash head - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 65
dark). Stay at least one meter away from the subject when using flash. • When using the built-in flash, detach any hood attached to the lens. A lens hood will obstruct part of the flash coverage. • The built-in flash cannot be used together with an external flash unit. • If a dedicated Speedlite or - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 66
V. Other Features )6. wi _ -.3 (.......) ISO-AEB -9 i Press the function button until the red-eye reduction symbol C> appears on the LCD panel. 2Turn the Main Dial so that 1 0 appears on the LCD panel. • To disable red-eye reduction, set it to 0. 3 Press the shutter button halfway. • The red- - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 67
3. AE Lock In Creative Zone modes, you can lock the exposure setting with the AE lock button. When the exposure setting is locked, you can recompose and refocus the picture while retaining the same exposure setting. • How AE lock is linked to the focusing point depending on the focusing point - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 68
4. Exposure Compensation Altering the exposure level is called exposure compensation. Exposure compensation can be set just by turning the Quick Control Dial while you look through the viewfinder. The exposure level can be adjusted up to ±2 stops in half steps. 1 Set the Quick Control Dial switch to - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 69
5. Flash Exposure Compensation Flash exposure compensation can be set when the built-in flash or an EOS-dedicated Speedlite is used. Flash exposucd compensation can be set up to ±2 stops in half stops. ISO-AEB ®-tom - ill 1 Press the function button until the flash exposure compensation - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 70
Exposure Compensation Capability With an EOS-dedicated Speedlite, the flash exposure compensation amount can be set with the camera. However, Speedlites 540EZ 540EZ or 430EZ is used and the flash exposure compensation amount is set with both the Speedlite and the camera, the exposure compensation - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 71
bracketing, the camera automatically changes the overexposure. The film advances according to the current film advance mode. (See "Film Advance Modes" on Correct exposure Underexposure (-1/2) Overexposure (+1/2) -) ISO-AEB:(? ) - II ,.I..,. 0 1I Press the function button until the AEB symbol - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 72
remain displayed on the LCD panel. Take the bracketed shots with the current film advance mode (page 76). • The exposure level scale in the viewfinder be displayed in the viewfinder. • If the self-timer is used with autoexposure bracketing, the three bracketed shots will be exposed continuously 10 - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 73
7. Multiple Exposures (rib) By not advancing the film, a single frame can be exposed multiple times. Up to nine multiple exposures can be set at one time. Multiple exposures can be set only in - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 74
then make a sound. This is normal and not a sign of the film being exposed. When taking multiple exposures, you should underexpose each multiple exposure see "4. Exposure Compensation" on page 68. Exposure Compensation Guide for Multiple Exposures No. of Multiple Exposures 2 Underexposure Amount - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 75
8. Bulb Exposure When bulb is set, you can expose the film for as long as you press the shutter button completely. Remote Switch RS-60E3 (sold separately) frees you from pressing the shutter button. Bulb exposures are useful for photographing night scenes, fireworks, and the night sky. 1 Set the - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 76
Advance Modes im OJ Sy711. Al FOCUS SO' There are two film advance modes: single-frame shooting and continuous shooting. Turn the film advance mode lever to set the desired film advance mode. The lever's symbols and settings are explained below. o Single-frame shooting One frame is exposed and - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 77
if you want to set a different ISO film speed, set the ISO film speed manually. The ISO film speed can be manually set from 6 to 6400. 71 ISO-AEB halfway to register the ISO film speed. LTI • The camera can set the ISO film speed automatically from 25 to 5000. L.11 • If the film is not DX-coded, - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 78
11. Silencing the Beeper If the beeper is disturbing, it can be silenced in Creative Zone modes. • The beeper cannot be silenced in the Full Auto and Programmed Image Control modes. ISO-AEB -0 e. r@i - o 1 Press the function button until .19 appears on the LCD panel. IN - 0 2 Turn the Main Dial - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 79
VI. Custom Functions With Custom Functions, you can customize your camera to suit your preferences. 1. Setting and Canceling Custom Functions Setting a Custom Function 1 Set the Command Dial to 033 . O • The Custom Function symbol IM , the previously - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 80
VI. Custom Functions O go i 0 P v a O'4 4 Set the Command Dial to a picturetaking mode. • The Custom Function symbol m remains displayed on the LCD panel. Canceling a Custom Function 1 Set the Command Dial to En . 0 cJi "IL 7/( 07- ---$: k0atr' v a 80 2 Turn the Main Dial until the - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 81
automatic lilm rewind. Executes high-speed automatic film rewind. Rewinds the film leader into the cartridge. Leaves the film leader outside the cartridge. C03 ISO film speed setting method. 0 Enables the film speed to be set automatically. 1 Enables the film speed to be set manually. C04 AF - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 82
380EX, refer to the Speedlite's Instructions. E-TTL Auto Flash System Features Unlike the A-TTL and TTL auto flash systems which used a multiple-zone flash metering sensor to control the flash exposure, the E-TTL auto flash system uses the camera's metering sensor for normal evaluative metering - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 83
VII. E-TTL Auto Flash System with Canon Speedlite 380EX Normal Flash Operation 1 Set the Command Dial to a picturetaking mode except DEP. P #) • If DEP (Depth-of-field AE) is set and flash is used, it will be the same as using flash in the Program AE mode. r411.. 0 0 0 0 C 24 28 35 50 80 105 - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 84
used, the Speedlite's Guide No. decreases. if the ambient light is insufficient, using high-speed sync may result in underexposure. • High-speed sync can be used used with the camera in a Creative Zone mode, the camera's AE lock button functions as an FE (Flash Exposure) lock button. 1 Set the camera - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 85
focusing point Selected focusing point' ]E ' II you press the FE lock button before pressing the shutter button halfway, the FE lock will be set at the center focusing point. Using Another EOS-Dedicated Speedlite When the camera is used with another EOS-dedicated Speedlite (540EZ. 430EZ, 420EZ - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 86
in this Troubleshooting Guide. If the problem still persists, take your camera to your nearest Canon Service Center. Canon Service Centers are listed on the back of this Instructions booklet. Problem Probable Cause Solution Page No. 1. Nothing is displayed on the The battery is exhausted - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 87
too and maximum dark. aperture setting P 40coe 4000 shutter The subject is too -i . speed and bright. a •• ' minimum aperture setting Countermeasures Use flash. Attach a neutral density filter to the lens. '25%dj Maximum aperture The picture will be Set a slower shutter a'• 1 ' setting Tv - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 88
Program Line The program line below applies when the camera is used in the Program AE mode (P) with an EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens. Using an EF 50mm ItI.4 USM lens Y •1 ri s • n 1: 73 17 7 0 7, 0 S 'S '3 00 . 75 110 330 1000 2000 .3C00 0000 •Sm.intA 590(0 88 - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 89
-Shot AF • • • AF Al Servo AF • Al Focus • Film Advance Single Continuous • • • • • Metering Mode Evaluative Command Dial Automatic Manual • - ) ) - O O - ) ) - O O - Set automatically. 3: User selectable or settable. Beeper • • • • • Midroll Red-Eye Rewind Reduction - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 90
VII. E-TTL Auto Flash System with Canon Speedlite 380EX • AF Mode and Film Advance Mode Film Advance Mode I (Single) II (Continuous) One-Shot AF Al Servo AF The shutter cannot be released until Autofocus tracks the moving subject. focus is achieved. When focus is and - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 91
Accessories v EOS-Dedicated Speedlites These include the high-output 380EX (Guide No. 38 at 100 m, ISO 100) and the 540EZ (Guide No. 54 at 100 m, ISO 100). how Battery Pack BP-50 4213:10 This battery pack also serves as a vertical grip complete with a vertical shutter button. It uses four size - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 92
to the eyepiece and look through the viewfinder. If a dioptric correction lens is used and you are wearing eyeglasses. Eye-Controlled Autofocus might not work. Camera Case (EH9-L) Dedicated semi-hard case which can accommodate the camera with an EF 28-80mm U3.5-5.6111 USM or EF 28-105 f/3.5-4.5 USM - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 93
range: ISO Film Speed Range: Exposure compensationAutobracketing• Multiple exposures: AF control. 35mm autofocus/autoexposure single-lens reflex camera with focal-plane shutter, built-in motor drive and built-in flash. (And quartz date back for OD models). 24 mm x 36 mm Canon EF lenses (metering - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 94
AF-assist beam: Shutter Shutter speeds: Self-timer Film loading: Film advance* Film rewind* Built-in flash: Flash exposure aperture* Flash sync 0-18 (at ISO 100) ®. Automatic: Camera-selected. 2. Manual: User-selected with button and dial. C). Eye-controlled: User-selected by eye. Built-in AF-assist - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 95
Grip* LCD panel• Battery Pack BP-50 (sold separately) attachable. Shutter speed, aperture value, film speed, battery level, exposure compensation .1 x 71mm 495g • All specifications have been obtained through Canon's Standard Test Methods. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 95 - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 96
Custom Functions Custom Function No. C01 C02 C03 C04 C05 C06 C07 C08 C09 C10 C11 Description Automatic film rewind mode. Film leader position after film rewind. ISO film speed setting method. AF activation method and AE lock button operation. Self-timer and mirror lockup operation. Second-curtain - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 97
for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 98
MEMO 9 9 - Canon EOS Elan II | EOS ELAN II Instruction Manual - Page 99
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 CT1-1110-001 0796C2 © CANON INC. 1995 PRINTED IN JAPAN
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