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Canon EOS 3 User Manual

Canon EOS 3
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CT1-1114-006 © CANON INC. 1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN
1000Ni1.0
E
E
English Edition
INSTRUCTIONS
This Instructions booklet is current as of September 1998. For information on using the
camera with system accessories introduced after this date, contact your nearest Canon
Service Center.
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Questions and Answers:

Canon EOS 3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Shutter Speed30 - 1/8000 sec, Bulb
Focusing ModesOne-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, Manual Focus
Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
Lens MountCanon EF
ShutterFocal-plane shutter
ISO Range6 - 6400
Metering ModesEvaluative, Partial, Spot, Center-weighted average
Exposure Compensation+/- 3 stops in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments
Film SpeedISO 6 - 6400
Weight780 g (body only)
Type35mm SLR film camera

Summary

Precautions

Handling Precautions

Camera Care and Storage

Provides guidelines for cleaning, storing, and protecting the camera.

Reverting to the Default Settings

Installing and Checking Battery Level

Mounting and Detaching a Lens

Loading Film

Unloading Film

Quick Start With Program AE

Autofocus (AF)

AF Mode Selection

AF Modes Explained

Details One-Shot AF for still subjects and AI Servo AF for moving subjects.

Area AF Ellipse and Focusing Points

Focusing Point Selection

Focusing Point Selection Methods

Covers Automatic, Manual, and Eye-Control selection of focusing points.

Eye-Control Calibration

Calibration Procedure

Step-by-step guide to calibrate the camera for Eye-Control AF.

Deleting Eye-Control Calibration Data

Eye-Control One-Shot AF Mode

Eye-Control AI Servo AF Mode

Focusing an Off-Center Subject

When Autofocus Fails

Manual Focusing

Metering Modes

Selecting a Metering Mode

Multi-Spot Metering

Shooting Modes

Shutter Speed-Priority AE (Tv)

Setting the Shutter Speed

How to set the desired shutter speed and let the camera adjust aperture.

Aperture-Priority AE (Av)

Setting the Aperture

How to set the desired aperture and let the camera adjust shutter speed.

Depth-of-field AE (DEP)

DEP with Manually-Selected Focusing Point

Using DEP mode with a manually chosen focus point for depth control.

DEP with Eye-Selected Focusing Points

Using DEP mode with Eye-Control to select focus points for depth control.

Manual Exposure (M)

Setting Shutter Speed and Aperture

How to manually set both shutter speed and aperture for full exposure control.

Setting Exposure Compensation

Exposure Compensation with Dial

How to adjust exposure compensation using the camera's dial.

Exposure Compensation with Button

How to adjust exposure compensation using the camera's button and dial.

Autoexposure Bracketing (AEB)

AE Lock

Locking Meter Reading

How to lock the autoexposure meter reading for consistent exposure.

Setting the Film Speed Manually

Multiple Exposures

Bulb Exposures

Switching the Film Advance Mode

Self-timer Operation

Mirror Lockup

Flash Photography

Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX

Speedlite 550EX Features Overview

Details E-TTL Autoflash, High-Speed Sync, FE Lock, and other 550EX features.

High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)

FE Lock

Flash Exposure Compensation

FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing)

Wireless Multi-Flash System

Using Other EOS-Dedicated Speedlites

Custom Functions

Setting and Canceling Custom Functions

Setting a Custom Function

Procedure for selecting and setting a specific custom function.

Custom Function Settings

Custom Function CF-0 and CF-1

Settings for focusing screen compatibility and film rewind modes.

Using Custom Functions CF-4 and CF-7 Together

Using Custom Functions CF-5 and CF-11 Together

Troubleshooting Guide

Exposure Warning List

Interchanging the Focusing Screen

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