5
4
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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2-11
Introduction
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2-3
Nomenclature
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6-7
LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display
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8-9
Available Exposure Modes
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10-11
Start Shooting Immediately
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12-13
PREPARATION
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15-24
1. Install Batteries and Check Battery Power
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16-17
2. Mount Lens
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18-19
3. Load Film
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20-21
4. Set Date and Time (F55D only)
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22-23
About Shutter Release Button
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24
BASIC OPERATION 1
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25-33
1. Set Focus Mode to AF
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26-27
2. Set Exposure Mode to
a
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28-29
3. Hold Camera and Focus
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30-31
4. Release Shutter
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32-33
About Metering Systems and Exposure
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34
BASIC OPERATION 2
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35-44
Shooting with Vari-Program
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36-39
Using Built-In Speedlight
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40-41
Self-Timer Operation
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42-43
Imprinting Date/Time (F55D only)
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44
FOCUS OPERATION
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45-52
Focus Mode
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46-47
Focus Area
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48-49
AF-Assist Illuminator
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50-51
Focus Lock
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52
Contents
EXPOSURE MODE
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53-62
Auto-Multi Program
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54-55
Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode
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56-57
Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode
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58-59
Manual Exposure Mode
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60-61
Long Time Exposure
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62
ADVANCED OPERATION
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63-70
Exposure Compensation
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64-65
Auto Exposure Bracketing
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66-68
Multiple Exposure
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69-70
OTHER FUNCTIONS
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71-74
Film Rewind
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72
Dioptre Adjustment/Viewfinder Accessories
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73
Available Mode Combinations
...................................................................................
74
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
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75-85
Built-In Speedlight/Ready-Light
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76-77
Flash Sync Mode Features
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78-79
Using Built-In Speedlight
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80-85
Flash Shooting Distance Range
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83
Available Flash Sync Mode Combinations
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84
Usable Lenses with Built-In Speedlight
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84-85
About Depth of Field
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86
MISCELLANEOUS
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87-117
Lens Compatibility
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88-90
Usable Optional Speedlights
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91-97
Optional Accessories
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98-99
Camera Care
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100-101
Notes on Batteries
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102
Troubleshooting
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103-105
Glossary
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106-109
Specifications
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110-114
Index
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116-117
BEFORE YOU BEGIN