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Canon EOS 66 - User Manual

Canon EOS 66
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Summary

Handling Cautions

Camera Care and Storage

Guidelines for maintaining and storing the camera to prevent damage and ensure proper operation.

Lithium Batteries

Details on battery types, installation, handling, and performance at low temperatures.

Quick Start Guide

Nomenclature

LCD Panel

Explanation of symbols and indicators displayed on the camera's LCD panel.

Command Dial

Explanation of the Command Dial's four zones and their functions.

Installing the Batteries and Checking the Battery Level

Installing the Batteries

Step-by-step guide on inserting the camera's lithium batteries correctly.

Loading and Unloading Film

Loading Film

Guide on correctly loading film into the camera, including leader placement.

Midroll Rewind

Instructions for rewinding the film before reaching the end of the roll.

Fully Automatic Shooting

Full Auto Mode

Guide to using the camera in Full Auto mode for simple point-and-shoot photography.

Portrait Mode

How to use Portrait Mode to blur the background and make the subject stand out.

Sports Mode

How to use Sports Mode to freeze action of fast-moving subjects.

User-Controlled Shooting

Selecting an AF Frame

How to manually select an AF frame for precise focusing on specific subjects.

When Autofocus Fails

Troubleshooting steps for when the camera's autofocus system encounters difficulties.

Metering Modes

Explanation of the different metering modes (Evaluative, Partial, Centerweighted).

M Manual Exposure

Guide to manually setting both shutter speed and aperture for full exposure control.

AE Lock

AE Lock

How to lock auto exposure on a specific part of the scene for consistent lighting.

Exposure Compensation

Exposure Compensation

Adjusting exposure levels by ±2 stops to make pictures darker or brighter.

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)

Capturing multiple exposures with varying exposure levels for HDR or difficult lighting.

Flash Photography

Using the Built-in Flash

Comprehensive guide on using the camera's built-in flash in various modes.

Flash Photography with a Speedlite EX-Series

High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)

Enabling high-speed sync for flash synchronization at all shutter speeds.

FE (Flash Exposure) Lock

Locking flash exposure for specific parts of the scene, similar to AE lock.

Basic Photography Terms

Shutter speed

Explanation of shutter speed's role in controlling light and motion blur.

Aperture

Definition of aperture (f-number) and its effect on light and depth of field.

Depth of field

Explanation of the range of acceptable focus in front of and behind the subject.

Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting Guide

Guide to resolving common camera problems by referring to specific issues and solutions.

Summary

Handling Cautions

Camera Care and Storage

Guidelines for maintaining and storing the camera to prevent damage and ensure proper operation.

Lithium Batteries

Details on battery types, installation, handling, and performance at low temperatures.

Quick Start Guide

Nomenclature

LCD Panel

Explanation of symbols and indicators displayed on the camera's LCD panel.

Command Dial

Explanation of the Command Dial's four zones and their functions.

Installing the Batteries and Checking the Battery Level

Installing the Batteries

Step-by-step guide on inserting the camera's lithium batteries correctly.

Loading and Unloading Film

Loading Film

Guide on correctly loading film into the camera, including leader placement.

Midroll Rewind

Instructions for rewinding the film before reaching the end of the roll.

Fully Automatic Shooting

Full Auto Mode

Guide to using the camera in Full Auto mode for simple point-and-shoot photography.

Portrait Mode

How to use Portrait Mode to blur the background and make the subject stand out.

Sports Mode

How to use Sports Mode to freeze action of fast-moving subjects.

User-Controlled Shooting

Selecting an AF Frame

How to manually select an AF frame for precise focusing on specific subjects.

When Autofocus Fails

Troubleshooting steps for when the camera's autofocus system encounters difficulties.

Metering Modes

Explanation of the different metering modes (Evaluative, Partial, Centerweighted).

M Manual Exposure

Guide to manually setting both shutter speed and aperture for full exposure control.

AE Lock

AE Lock

How to lock auto exposure on a specific part of the scene for consistent lighting.

Exposure Compensation

Exposure Compensation

Adjusting exposure levels by ±2 stops to make pictures darker or brighter.

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)

Capturing multiple exposures with varying exposure levels for HDR or difficult lighting.

Flash Photography

Using the Built-in Flash

Comprehensive guide on using the camera's built-in flash in various modes.

Flash Photography with a Speedlite EX-Series

High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)

Enabling high-speed sync for flash synchronization at all shutter speeds.

FE (Flash Exposure) Lock

Locking flash exposure for specific parts of the scene, similar to AE lock.

Basic Photography Terms

Shutter speed

Explanation of shutter speed's role in controlling light and motion blur.

Aperture

Definition of aperture (f-number) and its effect on light and depth of field.

Depth of field

Explanation of the range of acceptable focus in front of and behind the subject.

Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting Guide

Guide to resolving common camera problems by referring to specific issues and solutions.

Canon EOS 66 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Shutter Speed30 - 1/2000 sec, Bulb
Dimensions145 x 92 x 62 mm
Type35mm SLR
Lens MountCanon EF
Metering6-zone evaluative, center-weighted average, partial
Exposure ModesProgram, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Manual
FlashBuilt-in flash, hot shoe
Film TransportAutomatic film advance and rewind
ViewfinderEye-level pentaprism
Flash Sync1/90 sec
ShutterElectronically controlled, vertical-travel, focal-plane shutter

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