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Canon EOS User Manual

Canon EOS
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Canon EOS Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sensor TypeCMOS
Camera TypeDSLR
Lens MountCanon EF/EF-S
Continuous Shooting Speed3 fps
LCD Screen Size3.0-inch
Viewfinder TypeOptical

Summary

Quick Start Guide

Nomenclature

LCD Panel

The LCD panel is shown with all the information displayed.

Viewfinder Information

The viewfinder is shown with all the information displayed.

I. Before You Start

Attaching the neck strap

Pass the end of the strap through the clasp on the inner side.

Installing the Batteries and Checking the Battery Level

Procedures for installing batteries and checking their level.

Loading and Unloading Film

Loading Film

Procedures for loading film into the camera.

Unloading Film

Procedures for rewinding and removing film from the camera.

II. Basic Operation

Full Auto Mode

The camera takes care of everything; aim and press the shutter button.

Automatic Flash Operation

Built-in flash pops up and fires automatically for dark or backlit subjects.

Setting Red-Eye Reduction

Steps to enable or disable the red-eye reduction feature.

AF-Assist Beam

Beam emitted automatically to assist autofocus in difficult conditions.

Single-frame and continuous shooting

How shooting mode is set automatically by picture-taking mode.

Portrait Mode

This mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out.

Landscape Mode

This is for sweeping scenery, sunsets, etc.

Close-up Mode

Set this mode when using the lens' built-in macro feature.

Sports Mode

This mode is ideal for sports photography and capturing fast-moving subjects.

Night Scene Mode

Use this mode when taking a photo of a human subject at sunset or at night.

III. Self-Timer and Quartz Date (QD model only)

Self-timer Operation

Using the self-timer for delayed picture taking.

Imprinting the Date or Time (QD model only)

How to imprint date or time on photographs.

Setting the Date and Time

Procedures to set or change the date and time.

Replacing the Quartz Date Battery

How to replace the battery for the quartz date feature.

IV. Advanced Operations

Focusing Point Selection

How to select focusing points automatically or manually.

Focusing an Off-Center Subject

How to focus on subjects not covered by the focusing points.

P Program AE

General-purpose mode where camera sets shutter speed and aperture.

Tv Shutter-Speed Priority AE

Set shutter speed, camera sets aperture automatically.

Av Aperture-Priority AE

Set aperture, camera sets shutter speed automatically.

M Manual Exposure

Set both shutter speed and aperture for total exposure control.

A-DEP Automatic Depth-of-Field AE

Obtains wide depth of field automatically for group photos and landscapes.

Using the Built-in Flash

How to use the built-in flash in Creative Zone modes.

Effective Flash Range

Range of the built-in flash with different ISO and focal lengths.

Flash Exposure Indications

Warnings and their meanings for flash exposure.

Partial Metering and AE Lock

How to lock exposure in high-contrast situations.

Exposure Compensation

How to make pictures intentionally darker or brighter.

Autoexposure Bracketing (AEB)

Camera takes three shots with different exposures.

Bulb Exposure

Exposing film for as long as the shutter button is pressed.

Multiple Exposures

Exposing a single frame multiple times for special effects.

Setting the ISO Film Speed

How to manually set the ISO film speed.

Silencing the In-Focus Beeper

How to turn off the focus confirmation beep.

Midroll Film Rewind

Rewinding and unloading film before the end of the roll.

V. E-TTL Autoflash with an EX-Series Speedlite

E-TTL Autoflash System Features

Overview of features of the E-TTL autoflash system.

Normal Flash Operation

How to perform normal flash photography with Speedlite.

High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)

Using high-speed sync for flash photography.

FE Lock

Locking flash exposure for a specific part of the scene.

Using a Non-EX-Series Speedlite

Using older series Speedlites with the camera.

VI. Reference

Basic Terminology

Explains fundamental camera terms like shutter speed and aperture.

ISO film speed

Explains film sensitivity and its effect on exposure.

Depth of field

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

Lithium Batteries

Information on using and checking lithium batteries.

Low Battery Power

What to do when the battery level is low.

Lens

Advice on handling and protecting the camera lens.

Troubleshooting Guide

Exposure Warnings

Major Accessories (Sold separately)

Handling Precautions

Camera Care

General advice on maintaining the camera.

LCD Panel

Information about the camera's LCD panel.

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