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It is imponant to read these instructionsc'reful, belore uslng your camera.The instruclionsconsisl of the folowrng irur sections:
FORTAKINGPHOTOGRAPHS t. PREPARATIONS A n e x p l a n a t i o n o f t h e p r e p a r a t i o n sy o u s h o u l d c a r r y o u t belore beginningto take photographs.
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TAKINGPHOTOGRAPHS
An explanationo{ lhe basic ways of taking photographs.
PREPARATIONS FORTAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
III. TAKINGDIFFERENTKINDSOF SHOTS
An explanationof differentways of taking photographsusing the camera's various functions.
IV. OTHERINFORMATION
An explanation oi the basic needs for photography and an introductionto some ol the accessoriesthat are available. After reading the instructionson how to use your camera you will find the informationin this section useful to refer back to once you
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
begin using the camera.
o Your new EOS camera can be used with any Canon EF lens These instructionsinclude an explanaiion ol how to attach EF lenses. O T h e - O s v m b o l i n t h i s i n s t r u c t i o nb o o k i n d i c a l e su s e f u l h i n t s i n d i c a t e ss i t u a t i o n s w h e n * u s i n gt h e c a m e r a . T h e I s y m b o l where care should be taken to avoid possible problems a This instructionmanual is for use with both the Rebel X S and t h e R e b e l X . H o w e v e r , i n s t r u c t i o n sm a r k e d w i t h a n $ a r e applicableonly to the ReLrelX S model (with built-inflash) For more informationregardingthe I mark, see page 4.
III.TAKING DIFFERENT KINDSOF SHOTS
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IMPORTANT INFOBMATION This camera will give optimum performancetogether with specially designed Canon EF lenses, Ilash units and other Canon brand accessories. lt is possible thal the use of incompatible lenses or other accessoriesmay result in unsatisfactoryperfotr mance or damage to your camera. We therelore suggest the use of Canon EF lenses and accessories. D3mage to your improper connecCanon camera as a result of malfuncliol' cr tions caused by the use of incompatible' roducts may void its warranty. ,ON
IV.OTHER INFORMATION
Precautions..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E4 x t e r n aLl C D P a n e.l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 TakingPhotographs StraightAway...........5 ViewfinderlnternalInformation Display...9 Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C . . o. 7m m a n D d i a | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1. 0. . . . . . . . . A t t a c h i ntgh e S t r a p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1. . .How . . . . . to . . 1Attachand RemoveLenses........13 BatteryLoadingand CheckingBattery ShutterButtonand Autofocus. ................1 4 g i 1 m . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. . . . . . 1 Leve|............... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L. .o1a1d i n ga n d R e m o v i n F Taking Photographson TakingPhotographs in Portrait Mode( qr ) ...21 t h e F u l lA u t o m a t iM c o d e( t f ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taking .17 Photographs i n L a n d s c a pM e o d e .( t ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 3 The AF AuxiliaryLightEmiter...........18 . . . . . 1 Photographs I A u t o m a t iFc l a s h. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I. . .Taking inClose-up M o d e( l ? ) . . . " . " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 I Red-eyeReduction w h e nU s i n gt h e F l a s h... . . . . . . . . . .. . . ... . . 1 9Taking Photographs Focussingon Subjectsat the Edge inSportsMode(q) ..........24 o f t h e V i e w f i n d e r . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ . . . 2 0
Precautions 1) This camera is not resistant to water and should not be used outdoorp in snow or rain. lf accidentallydropped in water, contact an authorizedCanon service facility. Keep the camera out of salt spray and protect it from excessivehumidity.lf used at the beach, clean il thoroughlyafterwardwith a dry cloth. 2) Do not attemptto disassemblethe camera yourself.Always take it to an authorizedCanon servicefacilityfor repair. 3) Remove the battery if you do not expect to use the camera for about threeweeksor longer. 4) When storingthe camera,wrap it in a clean,soft cloth and place it in a cool, dry, dust-free place. Be sure to keep the camera out of direct sunlight,and away from "hot spots" such as the trunk or rear window shelf of a car. Avoid placeswhere moth balls are used, and in extreme humidity,use a desiccant. 5) Carefullycheckthe camera'soperationafter lengthystorage. 6) The battery may explode or cause burns if disassembled,recharged, shorted,exposedto high temperatures,or disposedof in fire. 7) Film passing through X-ray examinationsat airportsmay be exposed and ruined even if loaded in the camera. Requesta hand-checked inspection to avoiddamage. 8) Aerosolspray dust removersare not recommendedfor the shuttercurtain. 9) Condensation is a problemwhen bringingcold equipmentinto a warm room. lf the autofocus optics cloud over, accuracy may be seriously affected.Beforeenteringa warm room, put equipment in a plasticbag so that condensationforms on the outsideof the bag. lO)Colorreproductionmay be adverselyaffectedif film is left in the camera for a long time. Always developexposedfilm promptly. . Pleaseseepage58 forcameracareinformation. a
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Meaningof the I mark in this instructionbook I Indicatesfunctionsavailableonly on the RebelX S. 3 IndicatesRebel X S functionswhich are also availableon the Rebel X with an externalflash.
TakingPhotographs StraightAway 1. Loadthe batteries. I n s e r t w o l i t h i u mb a t t e r i e(sC R 1 2 g A / DL123A) intothecameraas indicated.
2. Attach the lens. Align the red marks on the camera and lens, and turn the lens clockwiseuntil it stops and lockswith a clicr.
3. Set the commanddialto E.
4. Load the film. Align the film tip with the orange mark and close the back cover until it clicks securelyshut. o The film will wind forward to the first frame.
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6. - Take the PhotograPh' presi the shutterbuttondown to take the plcture.
Removing {ilm. of film Wn"n tn""futt pictureon a roll r ewind w i l l f i l m t h e t a k e n , frrr n""" Whencomplete'openthe automaticalfy. back cover ind removethe iilm'
Self-timerButton (see page 46) Film RewindButton (see page 49) LCD Panel (see page 9)
5 Flash(seepage 19) AccessoryShoe (see page 40) . ForattachingCanonSpeedlite flashesand otheroptional accessones. CommandDial (seepage 10)
I Flash Button (see page 35) 3 Red-eyeReductionMode Button(seepage19)
Strap Fixture (seepage1 1)
Electronic InputDial
ShutterButton (seepage14) Back Cover Latch (seepage15)
Gripi Battery Housing (seepagell)
Lens ReleaseButton (seepage 13) FocusMode Switch (seepage 13)
AF Auxiliary LightEmiter (seepage18)
Zoom Ring I Red-eyeReductionLamp (seepage19)
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BatteryCoverLatch (seepage11)
RemoteControl Jack (see Page56) . For connecllon to the optional Remote Switch RS-60E3.
Nomenclature ExternalLCD Panel Thefollowing itemsareall indicated in thefigurebelow. ApertureSetting/CalculatedVaiue Multiple-exposure OperationIndicator
ISO Film Speed Shutter Speed Setting IndicatesISO Film Speed/Calculated Value MeteredManual ExposureIndicator Battery Indicator lndicates Level ExposureIndicator ExposureLevel Compensation Indicator ExposureLevel ExposureLevelMark $ Red-eyeReduction Lampon Indicator
$ Red-eyeReductionIndicator Sound Setting Self-timerIndicator
Err-toao"dtu1"rt IndicalesWhetheror Not Film is Loaded
Viewfinderlnternal InformationDisplay
Numberol Remaining Framesof Film Multiple-exposure Number Sound SeVOff Indicator Film SettingCompleted Indicator Film RewindCompleted Indicator Self-timerOperation Indicator (Count-down)
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PartialMetering CenterAF WideAF MeteredManual ExposureIndicator AE Lock Indicator
I Red-eyeReductionIndicator Flash Indicator ShutterSDeedIndicator ApertureValue
Exposurelndicator Exposure Compensation Level Indicator ExposureLevel Scale ExposureLevel Mark I Red-eyeReduction Lampon Indicator In-focusLamp (Whenusingautofocus,lamplightswhen focussingis completed.lf tocussingis not possiblethe lampblinksat a rateof twiceper second.Whenusingmanualfocus,the lamp Iightswhen focussingis completed,but remainsoff untilfocussingis completed.)
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The settingson the command dial are situatedaround the tr lock (OFF) position.
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IMAGE ZONE ,{1 : Sports (see page 24) (see page23) r? : Close-up r : Landscape (see page 22) (see page21) \1 :Portrait o : FullAutomatic(see page17)
CREATIVE ZONE (seepage25) P : ProgramAE (see page27) AE rv : Shutter-priority Av : Aperture-priority AE (see page29) (see page31) nrt: ManualExposure AE r.o:r: AutomaticDepth-of-field (seepage33)
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FUNCTION ZONE .ttl : SoundMode (see page48) rso: ManualISO Speed (see page47) os: To RewindFilm beforeEnd of Roll (see page49)
When the camera js not.ii] use, please set the command dial to [l . When the camera is placed in a bag, this prevent"sthe-Ps$lili{ of objects hitting the shutter button, continually activatingthe shutter and dralnindMe battery.
I. PREPARATIONS FORTAKINGPHOTOGRAPHS An explanationof preparationswhich must be carried out before taking photographsand of the ofierationof the shutterbutton.
Thread the ends of the neckstrap throughthe insideof the strapfixtureas s h o w n . B e f o r e u s i n g ,t u g t h e s t r a p t o ensurethat it is firmlysecuredto the fixIUre.
The camerausestwo lithiumbatteries(CR123fuDL123A). 1. Slide the batterycover latch in the directionindicatedso that the battery coveropens.
2. Insertthe batterieswith the + and t e r m i n a l sp o i n t i n gi n t h e c o r r e c t directionas indicatedon the batterv cover. 3. Closethe batterycover.
1. Set the commanddial to any setting in the imagezone or creativezone, releasinothe lock. 2 . T h e b a t t e r yc h e c k s y m b o lw i l l b e d i s p l a y e do n t h e L C D p a n e l .T h e b a t t e r yc h e c k s y m b o l i n d i c a t i o n s havethe followsmeanings: : Thebatterypoweris sufiicient. : Batterypoweris low. Pleasehave newbatteries ready CI : Replaceboth batterieswith new ones. br : Please seepage58. c= cE .r)J r-=)
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o Life of two lithiumCR123A/DL123Abatteries(numberof rolls of film that can be taken). Temperature Normal(+20"C) Low (-10 "C)
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*Tesls are based on new batteries,using the EF35-80mmtl4-5.6 ll Lens and 24-exp.film. Data basedon Canon'sStandardTest Method. * The shootingcapacitywill be reducedif the autofocusor shutteris used with no film in the camera.
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oll there is nolhing at all displayedon the LCD panel,check to see if the batteriesare insertedupsidedown. Re-insertthe batteriesthe correctway up. .Always checkthe batterylevelbeforeusingthe camera. oRememberthat batteriescan sometimesbe difficultto obtainin certainareas. Be sure to have an adequatesupplywhen travelingoverseasor when you expectto take iarge numbersof photographs.
1. Removethe rear lenscap by turning it in the directionof the arrow. 2. Alignthe red markson the lens and c a m e r a ,a n d t u r n t h e l e n s i n t h e directionof the arrow until it clicks.
3. Set the focus mode switch on the lens to AF. . lf the switch is set to M, the autofocus can nol be used. o W h e n u s i n gt h e a u t o f o c u s d , o not touch the rotatingpad of the lens. 4. Remove the front lens cao.
T o r e m o v et h e l e n s , t u r n t h e l e n s i n the directionof the arrow on the lens while pressingthe lens releasebutton untilit stoos.
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The EOS shutterbutton has two stages.The first stage is reachedby pressinglightlyon the shutterbutton,and the secondstage by pressing The shutterbuttonoperatesas follows. tfrebuttondown completelv.
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Pressingthe shutter button halfway o This initiatesautofocussing (One-shot or Servo)and,oncewhateveryou are shooting(the subject)is in focus, a short intermittentbeepingsound is e m i t t e da n d a g r e e n l i g h t i n t h e viewfinder(thefocuslamp)lightsup. o At the same time,the shutterspeed (the expoand aperturecombination s u r e ) i s s e t . T h e v a l u e sa r e d i s playedon the LCD paneland in the viewfinder. Pressingthe shutter button down completely e The shutter is released,the photographtakenand the filmwindson one frame.
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lf the cameramovesat the same momentas the shutteris released,this is calledcamera shake and can result in blurringof the entire photograph.In order to obtainsharp photographs,pleasetake care of the followingtwo points: .Avoid movingthe camerawhiletakinga photograph. oAlwaysholdthe shutterbuttonal the half-waypointbeforetakingphotographs.
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Loading andRemoving Film How to Load Film When a film is loaded,it is woundcompletelyto the end. Then as each photographis taken, the film rewindsframe by frame. The numberof photographsremainingout of the totalon the rollof film is continually displayed.
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The film has a DX code attachedto, allowingthe film speedto be set automatically. r lf yourfilmhasno DXcodeon it,thefilm speedmustbe setmanually. Pleaseread t h e s e c t i o n" C h a n g i ntgh e F i l mS p e e d Setting" on page47.
1. Releasethe commanddial lock by settingto any positionotherthan tr . 2. Open the back cover by raisingthe back cover latch. 3. Insertthe film as shown in the oicture,placingone end in first.
The shuttercurtainis an extremelyhigh precision mechanismand must never be touched. W h e n l o a d i n gf i l m , b e c a r e f u l n o t t o a l l o w your fingersor the tip of the lilm to come in contact with the shutter curtain.as this can causeoamage.
FORTAKINGPHOTOGRAPHS I. PREPARATIONS 4. Align the tip of the film with the orange marK. o To ensure that the film lies flat. oress lightlyon the film cartridge. . ll too much film is protruding,rewind the film cartridgeslightly.
5. Ensurethat the film is alignedwith the orangemark beforeclosingthe back cover. The film will then beginto wind forward, and the number of available frameswill beginto rise.When this has beencompleted,you will hear a click like that of the shutter release, a n d t h e f i l m - l o a d e dm a r k ( @ ) a n d the numberof availableframes will appearon the LCD panel. o lf the numberof available framesdoes not appear,this meansthatthe film hasnotbeenloadedcorrectlv" Re-load thefilmcorrectly. R e m o v i n gt h e F i l m
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Afterthe last frame on the film has been taken,the film will automatically beginrewinding. When the film has finishedrewinding, the film mark only will appear on the LCD panel.Aftercheckingthe display, open the back cover and remove the film.
II. TAKINGPHOTOGRAPHS Herewe.explain a simpre.ygy ot takingphotographs usingthe image zoneon the command dial.Usingthe settings in the imagelone,wh6n the shutterburtonis pressedthe cameratakesover,setiingeverything automatically for yourphotograph. The variousautomatic seitingspossi ble are shownon page54 in the section"Listof Functions thai cin be UsedTogether''.Notethatnotallcombinations arepossible.
rgkils photographson the fulr automaticmode ailowsyou to take shots of all kinds of subjectswith no fuss.As rongas the subiectis coveredby the AF frame,anyonecan obtaingood resultswith ease. 1. Set the commanddialto n
2 . L o o k t h r o u g ht h e v i e w f i n d e ra n d cover the subjectwith the Wide AF Frame. o lf you wishto focuson a subiectouts i d e t h e W i d e A F F r a m e ,l e e t h e s e c t i o n" F o c u s s i n go n S u b j e c t sa t the Edge of the Viewfinder,, on page 20. WideAF Frame I I
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a P r e s s t h e s h u t t e rb u t t o n h a l f w a y . T h e s u b j e c ti s b r o u g h ti n t o f o c u s , and the shutterspeed and aperture are sel. . A g r e e nl a m pi n t h e v i e w f i n d e( trh e focuslamp)lightsup. . Theshutterspeedandapedure value bothon the LCDpanel are displayed andintheviewiinder. t 1 u €E
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4. Pressthe shutterbuttonall the way downto take the Dicture.
.Blinking shutter speed (camera shake warning) In the image zone, if there is a danger of a slow shutterspeed resultingin camera shake,the shutterspeed indicatedon the LCD paneland in the viewfinderwill blink.lf this occurs althoughyou have been holdingthe camerasteadilyand taking care how you pressthe shutterbutton,we recommendusinga tripod.(Evenwhen usinga tripod, however.it is still possiblefor the shutterspeedto blink if there is a dangerof camera shake.) .Blinking focus lamp When the focus lamp blinks,the shuttercannotbe released.Pleasesee page 52.
W h e n f o c u s s i n gc o n d i t i o n sa r e d i f f i c u l tt,h e A F a u x i l i a r yl i g h t e m i t t e r the subject,makingfocussingeasier' to illuminate comeson automatically r The AF auxiliarylight emittercan operatein both the image zone and the creative zone.
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g When the commanddial is set to E , a1 , $ in the imagezone,the flash will automatically pop up and fire if the subjectis darkoi in back-litconditionswherethe backgroundis too brightagainstthe subject. .r!;v: It you wish to take a photographwithoutusing the frash,such as in praceswhere flash photographyis forbiddenor for indoorshotswhere you wish to make use of the available lighting,simplypressthe shutterbuttonhalfway,then push the builfin flash down genfly to retract.You can then take your photographwithoutthe flash.
E In photographs of peopletaken usinga flashat nightor in poorly-litinteriors,the sublect'seyes may appearred.This is due to lightreflectedfrom the retina,and the phenomenais called"redeve,,. when taking a flash shot with the camera sbt to the red-eyereduction {unction,the red-eyereductionlamplightsup, gentlyilluminaiing the subject'seyes momentarily, reducingthe size of the pupilsand redicingthe chanceof the red-eyephenomenaoccurring. when usingthe imagezone,the red-evereductionfunctioncan be set in the followingway. 1 . P r e s s t h e r e d - e y er e d u c t i o nm o d e button(theflashbutton). r T h e L C Dp a n e w l i l ld i s p l a yt h e@ m a r kt o i n d i c a t et h a t t h e r e d - e y e reduction hasbeenset.
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2 . T o s w i t c h t h e r e d - e y er e d u c t i o n functionoff, press the flash button one moretime. r The@ markon the LCDpanelwilloo out, indicating thatthe red-eyeredlLtionfunctionhasbeenswitched off.
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r .when the red-eye reductionlamp is on, the shutterwill be releasedabout 1 second afterthe shltter buttonis completelypresseddown. .when the red-eyereductionlamp is on, the displayin the viewfinderwill indicatethis with the O mark.
-0, The red-eyereductionlamp is effectivewhen the subjectis lookingtowardsit, however can vary from personlo person the levelof effectiveness
When taking photographswhere the subiectis outsidethe centerfocus focus in the followingway: markin the viewfinder, 1. Coverthe subjectyou wish to have in focuswith the AF frame and pressthe shutterbuttonhalfwaY.
2. Keepingthe shutterbuttonpressed the Picture. halfway,recompose 3. Press the shutterbuttonall the way downto take the picture.
PortraitlMode{ qr } Use this setting when you wish to take a photograph with the subject in the foreground clearly emphasized against a blurred background. . By pressingthe shutter button down and ' holdingit, continuousshootingis possible. E l f t h e s u b j e c t a p p e a r sd a r k a g a i n s t a bright background,the flash will fire automatically. Set the command dial to q1 .
olf the subiect's head and shouldersfill up most of the center of the viewfinder, an effective background blur can be achieved. In addition,a better effect can be achieved with the subject as lar away from the backgroundas possible. oA more elfectivebackgroundblur can be achievedwhen usinga telephoto lens.lf using a zoom lens, set the lens to the telephotosetting (gomm in the case of a 35_g0mm lens). 3 tt t otint
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This settingis indicatedas a on the commanddial.
.xsetting (35 mm in the case of a 35W h e n u s i n gY o u rz o o m l e n s , use the wide-angle your phoof expinsivenessand add depth to teefing a c r e a t e w i l l T h i s l e n s ) . SOmm tographs.
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-r pressthe flashgently ' the commanddialto S lf the built-in{lashpops up when you set you will not be able to take the pictureas You sno6ting netore retracts it down until on' is left flash see it if the of camerashake' so be sure to .lf the shutterspeed indicatorblinks'there is a danger preis the shutter button Otherwisewe no* "it" tiii" Vou ano steady hold the camera for usinga tripod'however'it is still possible recommendusing a tripod tEu"n *n"n o{ camerashake') danser a is it tn"'" otiit' ft;ii;il; $;;ito
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Use the macrofunctionbuilt in to your l e n s f o r c l o s e - u pp h o t o g r a p h yw h e n you want to take photographs of plants and insectsin maximummaonification. E lf the subjectis darkor bacl-litby, tne built-in flashwillfireautomaticallV.
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Pleaseuse this settingwhen you wish subjects,suchas to freezefast-moving soofisactivitiesand events. o lf you keepthe shutterbuttonpressed d o w n .c o n t i n u o upsh o t o g r a p hcsa n b e taken.
Set the commanddialto 4..
-v.We recommendthat you use film with a speedof ISO 400 or over. . W e a l s o r e c o m m e n dt e l e p h o t ol e n s e sf o r s p o r t s p h o t o g r a p h ys, u c h a s t h e E F 8 0 200mm74.5 - 5.6 USM, EF75 - 300mmV4 - 5.6 USM,etc.
E lf the built-inflash pops up when you set the commanddial to (, pressthe flash gently down until it retractsbeforeshooting.You will not be able to take the pictureas you see it if the flash is lefl on. .lf the shutterspeed indicatorblinks,there is a dangerof camerashake,so be sure to hold the camerasteadyand take care how you pressthe shutterbutton.Otherwisewe recommendusing a tripod. (Even when usinga tripod,however,it is still possiblefor the shutterspeedto blinkif there is a dangerof camerashake)
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III.TAKING DIFFERENT KINDSOFSHOTS Herewe will explainhow to use the wide rangeof functionsbuiltintothe camerawhen the commanddial is set to the creativezone.The functions availableon the creativezone settingallow you to preciselydetermine the resultsyou want to achieve.
S e t t i n gt h e c a m e r at o t h i s s e t t i n gi s JUSIas easy as settingto the (o ) full auto mark.The camerasets bothshutt e r s p e e d a n d a p e r t u r ea u t o m a t i c a l l y to matchthe brightnessof the subject. This functionis calledProoramAE.
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-v. when usingthe creativezone,the LCD panel and the viewfinderwill displaythe shuiler speed,the exposurelevel scale as well as the exposurelevel mark. The exposurelevel m a r k i n d i c a t e st h e e x p o s u r el e v e l w h e n u s i n g t h e e x p o s u r ec o m p e n s a t i o n or when s e l e c t i ntgh e e x p o s u r em a n u a l l y .
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2. Press the shutterbuttonhalfwayto focuson the subject. . Theshutter willbe speedandaperture indicated on the LCDpanelandin the viewfinder.
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set shutterspeedand aperture In ProgramAE mode,the automatically c a n b e c h a n g e dw h i l e m a i n t a i n i n tgh e s a m e e x p o s u r e . combination This functionis calledProgramShift. To shift the program,press the shutterbutton halfwayand turn the electronicinput dial to select the desiredshutterspeed or aperture value. . Aftertakinga photograph and the ProgramShiftswitchesofl automatically program. returns to theoriginal r Program whenusinga flash. Shiftis notpossible
Even if you releasethe shutterbuttonafter pressingit down halfway, the exposuredata (shutterspeed and aperture)in the viewfinderand LCD panelappearfor aboutsix seconds.
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-x. ;\|]/-lf you set the shutterspeed at 1/15 sec you can take clear picturesof your televisionset screen. .When taking a photographof a TV screen, be sure to hold the cameravery steady, or use a triDod.
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olf the smallestaperturevalue (i.e.maximrim aperture)of the lens blinksin the viewfinder, reducethe shutterspeedby turningthe electronicinputdial untilthe blinkingstops.
'lf the largestaperturevalue (i.e.minimumaperture)of the lens blinksin.the viewfinder, increasethe shutterspeedby turningthe electronicinputdial untilthe blinkingstops.
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When you set the aperture,the cam_ era automaticallyselects the correct shutterspeed to suit the lightingcondi_ tions aroundthe subject.ihis is called Aperture-priority AE. A s m a l l e ra p e r t u r ev a l u e ( i . e . l a r g e r aperture)is suitablefor takingbeautiful portrait photographs, with effectively graduatedof blurred backgrounds-. However,with a small apertule value, landscapeswill blur. A larger aperture value (i.e. smaller aper,ture)gives a greaterdepth-of{ield s u i t a b l e f o r c l e a r p h o t o g r a p h so f expansive landscapes,where every_ thing from nearby objects to back_ grounddetailsare sharplyin focus.
1. Set the commanddialto av .
2. Turn the electronicinput dial to the desiredaperturevalue.
3. Press the shutterbutton halfwayto focuson the subject. willbe . Theshutterspeedandaperture on theLCDpanelandin the indicated viewfinder.
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.ll the shutterspeedblinksat 2000,turn the electronicinputdialto increasethe apenure v a l u eu n t i tl h e b l i n k i n gs t o p s .
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2. Turn the electronicinput dial to sel the desiredshutterspeeo. 3. While pressingthe manualaperture s e t t i n g b u t t o n ,t u r n t h e e l e c t r o n i c inputdial to set the desiredaperture vatue.
Press the shutterbuttonhalfwavto focuson the subiect. o Theshutterspeedandaperture willbe indicated on theLCDpanelandin the viewfrnder.
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5. Adjust the exposure according to the exposure level mark' Correct exposure:This is the meterecl standardwhich will set the exposure' Overexposure:Select a faster shutter speed or adjustthe apertureuntil correct exposureis obtained. Underexposure:Select a slower shutter 'speed oi adlustthe apertureuntilcorrect exposureis obtained.
6. When correctexposureis obtained, take the PhotograPn.
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Thissettingallowsyouto takephotographs automatically witheverything fromthe foregroundto background in sharpfocus,such as a souvenirphotograph whereyou want boththe groupin the foreground and the background to be in focus. Everything willbe placedin focusfromthe subjectwithintheAF frameto objectsin the fardistance. 'l
. Set the commanddialto A.DEP.
2. Press the shutterbuttonhalfwavto focuson the subject. o Theshutterspeedandaperture willbe indicated on the LCDpanelandin the viewfinder. .r)) | | En t t -2.1.o.1.2. ^ a i ', (9,L
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. lf the aperturevalue flashes,the exposure level is coriect but the desired deoth of focuscan not be obtained.Use a wide-anglelensor move backfrom the subiect. .Not all changesin combinationof shutterspeed and aperturevalue are possible.This setting is designed to select a slower shufler speed, so it is importantto hold the camera steadywhen takingthe photographor use a tripod. . Usingthe flashwith the commanddial set to P will achievethe same results. . lf the tocus mode switchof the lens is set to M, photographscan not be taken on the A.DEP setting.
The built-inflash can be used at any time in the creativezone. Use the flash when the subjectis heavily shaded or when You wish to h i g h l i g h tp e o p l e ' sf a c e s . U s i n g t h e b u i l t - i nf l a s h y o u c a n o b t a i n P h o tographswhere both the subjectand the backgroundhave a naturalfeel. When the flash is used,the shutter speed will be at or below 1/90sec. 1 . P r e s s t h e f l a s h b u t t o nt o r a i s et h e flash. o Pushtheflashgentlydownto retract.
2. Press the shutterbuttonhalfwayto focuson the subject. 3 . C h e c k t h a t t h e t s y m b o li n t h e v i e w f i n d e ri s o n b e f o r et a k i n gt h e photograph.
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.lf the built-inflash is used when a lens hood is attached,the hood can causeshading of the flashlight. The lens hood must be removedbeforeusingthe built_inflash. .An externalflashcannotbe usedtogetherwith the built-infl;sn. 'Light from the built-inflash may be blockedwhen using the followinglenses.when usingsuch a lens we recommendusinga dedicatedexternalflashunit. . Largeaperturelensessuch as the EF 20-35mm ilZ.gLandEF2g-7Ommfl2.8L. . Super-telephoto lensessuch as the EF 300mmilZ.BLand EF 600mm74L. oThe built-inflash cannot be used when a specialflash or the accessoryshoe cover is attachedto the accessoryshoe. .When usingan externalflash,pushthe built-inflashdownto rerracr.
When the red-eyereductionfunctionis set when taking flash shots in conditionswherered-eyeis likely,the red-eyereductionlamp lightsup to reducethe chancesof the phenomenafromoccurnno. 1. When the flash is raised,press the flash button (the red-eyereduction modebutton)one moretime. . T h e L C Dp a n e w l i l ld i s p t a tyh e@ m a r kt o i n d i c a t et h a t t h e r e d - e v e reduction hasbeenset. 2 . T o s w i t c h t h e r e d - e y er e d u c t i o n functionoff, press the flash button one morettme. o T h e@ m a r ko n t h e L C Dp a n e w l ill g o o u t , i n d i c a t i n tgh a t t h e r e d - e y e reduction function has beenswitched off.
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When takingshotsof sunsetsor nighttime shots of people againsta background, set the commanddial to Av ( A p e r t u r e - p r i o r i tAy E ) . W h e n t a k i n g flash pictureswith the aperturevalue on a lowersetting,the flashilluminates the subjects,while the backgroundis also capturedclearly becauseof the slow shutterspeed.This is calledSlow Syncro Photography. Withthe RebelX, the sametypeof tlash photography is possiblewithan external flash.
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Checkingexposure display informationwhen using flash ShootingMode
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The maximum aperturevaluelor the lensbeing usedblinks.
The background ls overexposed.
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The background ls underexposed.
The 1/90sec shutterspeed blinks.
The background ls overexposeo.
The 30" shutter speedblinks.
The backgroundis underexposed.
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The subjectis correctlyexposed.lf the aperturevaluels changed,the shutter speedmay lightuP.
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set AutomaticallY between30" and 1i90 sec. according to the set aperture value and existing lighting.
P (ProgramAE)
M (Manual)
Manuallyset to any desiredapedurevalue
Manuallyset to any desiredshutter speedof 1/90 sec. or slower(-).
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I n a s c e n e w i t h h i g h c o n t r a s tb e t w e e nt h e s u b j e c ta n d b a c k g r o u n d , switchto partialmeteringto limitthe meteringarea to the centerof the frame. This allows accuratemeteringof the subjectwithout influence from the background.Partialmeteringoperationlocks in the exposure (AE lock)and focusesthe subjectusingthe centerfocusingpoint. 1) Set the commanddial to a creative zone mode.compose the scene, p r e s s t h e s h u t t e rb u t t o n h a l f w a y , then let uo on the shutterbutton. . lf you do not removeyourfingerfrom the shutterbuttononce,the * button willnotlunction evenif oressed. 2 ) C o v e r t h e m a i n s u b j e c tw i t h t h e viewfinder'scentralpartialmetering mark,then pressthe {< button. . "* " appears in theviewfinder display andthe exposure^is lockedby the AE (*Q)). lockfunction . Keepthe * buttonpresseduntilyou takethepicture.
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3)While holdingthe {< buttonpressed, press the shutterbuttonhalfwayto focusthe subiect. . "O" appears in theviewfinder display and the subjectis focus^ed with the point(+(a). focusing central 4 ) R e c o m p o s et h e s c e n e a s d e $ i r e d and take the picture.
Pressthe partialmeteringbutton and/orthe shutterbutton within six secondsafter the exposureis displayedin the viewfinder.ll more than 6 secondselapse,start the procedureagainfrom step 1.
r;lash Photograprhywitft tfie Speedf,iteZCIil"lb; in $snnea!'ea$} {nnaybe eptionallyrar,raiEable When the " t " indicatorblinksin the viewfinder,attachthe Speedlite200E t o t h e a c c e s s o r ys h o e b e f o r et a k i n g oictures. o Afterattaching the Speedlite 200Eto the accessory shoe,slidethe lockswitchin the directionof the arrowto securethe flashto thecamera. r The" t " indicator doesnotblinkin creativezonemodes. 1 . S e t t h e S o e e d l i t e2 0 0 E ' s m a i n switchto "t". The ready lamp lights up when flash chargingis completeo. " I " o Theviewfinder's indicatoralso l i g h t su p w h e n f l a s h c h a r g i n gi s completed.
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2. Composethe pictureand pressthe shutterbuttonto take the oicture. o F o rf l a s hp i c t u r e sd,o n o t p r e s st h e s h u t t e rb u t t o nc o m p l e t e luy n t i lt h e flashunit'sreadylamplightsup. * F o r d e t a i l s ,r e f e r t o t h e i n s t r u c t i o n sp r o v i d e d with the Speedlite200E.
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Deliberatelychangingthe exposurewhen taking a photographis cailed exposurecompensation.The compensationrange is up to +i_2 steps in half-stepincrements. 1 . S e t t h e c o m m a n dd i a l t o t h e c r e ativezone. L. L.tf , /,-t 4 ur1 v;F 2. Press the shutter button halfwav to focus on the subject. . Theshutterspeedandaperture willbe indicated on the LCDpanelandin the viewfinder.
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3. While pressingthe exposurecompensationbutton,turn the electronic i n p u t d i a l u n t i l t h e e x p o s u r el e v e l mark is set to the desiredexoosure compensation amount. -2.1.O.1 .2+
lf the command dial is set to rhe the exposure comlSgS*gIe, pensationwill be canceled.
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4. Take the photograph.
III. TAKINGDIFFERENT KINDSOFSHOTS -iC. -lU. When using a shutterspeed of 1/'125sec., and an aperturevalue of 5.6, compensating the exposure level scale by one incrementwill change the value of the exposure reading on the displayas follows. u
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In bulbphotography, the shutterremainsopen as rongas the shutterbut_ ton is held down' when you rereasethe shutter but-ton, t'" ir'rit", *il, close.Use this functionwhen rongexposuresare required, suchas when shootingnightshots or fireworkslMakesure the camera does not move
a tripodor ptacing it onsomeothersteady sur_ ,1T:S"?lf"^y:^9y irJ."S tjuto pnorograpny can be made
easier by using the releaselock laue;. lunctionon the remoteswitchRS_60E3. 1 . S e t t h e c o m m a n dd i a lt o M .
2 . T u r n t h e e l e c t r o n i ci n p u t d i a l u n t i l the shutterspeedis set to buib (after 30").
3 . S e t t h e d e s i r e da p e r t u r ev a l u e b v turningthe electronicinputdial while p r e s s i n gt h e e x p o s u r ec o m p e n s a _ tion button.
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4. Compose the photograph and take the picture. The shutter will remain open as tong as the shutter button is held down. r T h e b u i bi n d i c a t o ro n t h e d i s p l a v will blik whitethe bulbphotograph is being taken. . When using new batteries,about six hours of bulb photographycan be car_ ned out. . B u l b p h o t o g r a p h yc a n b e c o m b i n e d withthe multiple-exposure function.
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W i t h m u l t i p l e - e x p o s u rpeh o t o g r a p h yy o u c a n r e l e a s et h e s h u t t e rt o e x p o s et h e s a m e f r a m e o f f i l m t w o o r m o r e t i m e s t o o b t a i n s p e c i a effects" 1 . S e t t h e c o m m a n dd i a l t o t h e c r e ativezone.
2 . P r e s st h e p a r t i a lm e t e r i n ga n d t h e exposurecompensationbuttonsat the same time.The[lsymbol will appearon the display. E
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3. While holding down both the partial metering and the exposure compensation buttons,set the number of m u l t i p l e - e x p o s u r e sr e q u i r e d u s i n g the electronicinout dial. o The numberof multiple-exposures will appearon the film counterof the LCD oanel. o The numberof multiple-exposures can be set up to L o To cancelthe multiple-exposure funct i o n , r e s e tt h e n u m b e ro f m u l t i p l e exDosures to 1.
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4. Compose the photograph and take the picture. o lf you press the shutterbuttonhalfwav after takingthe first frame,the E svm_ bol will blink on the displaypanei to confirmthat multiple_exposure photog_ raphyis in progress. o When the pre_setnumberof multiole_ exposureshave been taken, the film will automatically wind on to the next frame and the multiple_exposure func_ tionwillbe cancelled. o To cancel the multiple_exposure function in the middleof shooting,resetthe n u m b e ro f r e m a i n i n gf r a m e so n t h e displayas above. ->k;vwhen superimposing multipleexposureson a singleframe,it is necessaryto compensate f o r t h e e x p o s u r ev a r u e f r o m i h e v e r y o e g i n n i " i n g . He;c'ih" "".tion on,,Exposure Compensation" on page41. The forrowing tabrewit arsoserveas a guiderinefor determiningthe required compensating level. Numberof multiple-exposures Compensation level
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can be used in the imagezoneand the creativezone' The self-timer Pleaseuse a tripodwhen takingself{imershots 1. Pressthe self{imerbutton. . T h eS m a r kw i l la p p e a irn t h e L C D panel. . ll the self-timer button is pressed a g a i n , i h e s e l f - t i m e rw i l l b e c a n c e l l e d .
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2 . P r e s s t h e s h u t t e rb u t t o n d o w n halfwayto set the focus and check t h e s h u t t e rs p e e d a n d a p e r t u r e value.
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oStanding in front of the camera when pressingthe shutter button can resultin oufotjocus Pictures. .To cancelthe self-timerhalfway, press the self-timer button again.
3. Composethe pictureand press the shutterbuttondown fully while lookA beeper ing throughthe viewfinder. tone soundsto monitorthe 1O-second countdown. F o r t h e f i r s t e i g h t s e c o n d s ,t h e b e e p e rs o u n d s s l o w l Ya t a r a t e o f t w i c e p e r s e c o n d .W h e n o n l Y t w o seconds are left, the rate increases to eighttimesPersecono.
owhen usingthe self-iimer,the count-downis displayedon the LCD panelin secondsto the momentthe shutteris released. functionis set, the S Wn"n u"ing the self-timerwith a flash shot, if the red-eyereduction red_evereJuctionlampwill come on two secondsbeforethe shutteris released.
When using non-Dx codedfilm, or when you wish to set the film speed (lSO number)yourself,the film speed can be selectedmanuallyin the followingway.The rangeof possiblesettingsis from ISO 6-6400. 1. Set the commanddialto lso. . Theletterlso andthefilmsoeednumpanel. berwillappear onthedisplay
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Thefilm speedsettingwill remainat the previousset value untila DX codedlilm is loaded intothe cameraor untilthe film soeed is reset.
Shuttingoff the BeeperafterFocussing In certaincircumstances,the electronicbeeper could be undesirable, dependingon where you are taking photographs.Therefore,when taking picturesin the creativezone, the beepercan be switchedoff. 1. Set the commanddialto .r[ .
2.Turn the electronicinput dial to the l e f t u n t i l t h e f i l m c o u n t e rd i s p l a y s '0". o The.t[ symbolon the displaypanel willgo off.Whenfocussing, thebeeper willnotsound. . To resetthe beeperto the originalsetting,repeatthe abovestepsand set to "1". thefilmcounter
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3. Resetthe commanddial back to the desiredphotographicmode.
Removing FilmbeforetheEndof the Roll lf you want to removethe film from the camera beforethe end of the roll. rewindthe film and removeit in the followingway 1. Set the commanddialto @:: .
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2. Press the film rewindbutton(the s e l f - t i m e rb u t t o n )a n d k e e p i t h e l d down for at leastone second. . The filmwill beginto rewind,and as soonas winding is completed, youwill heara soundlikethatof the shutter release. The film-load rnarkonlvwill appearonthedisplay panel. 3. Open the back coverand remove t h ef i l m .
A lf you removea film beforethe end of the roll withoutusingthe film rewindfunction,the nextfilm loadedwill continueto wind back into the film cartridge.To preventthis, ilose the backcoveronce and pressthe shurterbuttondown fully beforeloadingthe new film.
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INFORMATION IV. OTHER The followingsectioncontainsdata designedto help you get the best from you camera. lt containsan explanationof the basic terms used in photography,some tips on how to use the camera'svariousfunctions whenlaking pictures,and an introductionto some of the acceSsories available.
The shutterintegratedin the camerabody regulatesthe lengthof time that the film is exposedto light.The lengthof time that the shutterremainsopen is calledthe shutterspeed.ihe cameradisplaysthe shutterspeedon the LCD paneland in the viewfinder,in a range from 2000 (1/2000thof a second)to 30" (30 seconds),and bulb.
Integratedinto the lens,the apertureis an o p e n i n gw h i c h c a n b e w i d e n e da n d n a r r o w e d t o r e g u l a t et h e a m o u n t o f l i g h t allowedto enterthe camera.The sizeoi the o p e n i n gi s c a l l e dt h e a p e r t u r ev a l u e .T h e cameradisplaysthe aperturevalue on the LCD paneland in the viewfinderin a range f r o m 1 . 0 t o 3 2 , a l t h o u g ht h i s m a y v a r y on the lensused. depending
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The film speed is a value which indicates the levelof the film'ssensitivity to light,as set by the ISO (lnternational Standardization Organization). The cameradisplaysthe film speed on the displaypanelin a rangefrom 6-6400. The higherthe ISO number,the higherthe film's sensitivityto light.While film with a higher sensitivityis more suitablefor lowlight situations.The higherthe film speed film,the lowerthe levelof lightrequiredfor photography,and so picturescan even be takenin darkplaces.
Depth-of-field is the areathat is in focusin frontof and behindthe subjectwhichis alsoin focus.Whenthe apertureis smaller(i.e.whenthe aperturevalueis larger), the area in focusis moreextensive, and this is calleda deepdepth-of-field. when the apertureis larger(i.e.when the apedurevalue is smaller), Conversely, thedepth-of{ieldbecomesshallower. Depth-ofJield has the followingproperties. (1)The largerthe aperturevalue,the deeperthe depth-of-field. ...increase the aperturevalueto createa feelingof depth. (2)With the same aperturevalue,a greaterdepth-of-field will be obtainedusinga lenswitha shorterfocallength. ...usinga wide-anglelensor the wide anglesettingon your zoom lenswill create a feelingof expansiveness and depth. (3)With the same aperturevalue, a greaterdepth-of-fieldcan be achievedthe furtherawaythe mainsubjectin focusis. (4)lf the subjectin focusis in the centerfield,the depth-ofJield willbe shallower. Injocus range
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Beforeyou startthinkingthat there mightbe somethingwrongwith your camera,pleasecheckthe pointson the followingchecklist.lf this doesn't solvethe problem,pleasetake the camerato your nearestCanonservice facility(theseare listedat the back). Problem
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Are the batteriesexhausted?
Replacethe batteries
Are the batteries the wrong way round?
Beload the batteriescorrectly.
Check that there is no rewound Replacethe film film in the camera. (Have you checked that the film counter on the display is blank?) ls the camera focussed? (ls the Press the shutter button halfway f o c u s l a m p i n t h e v i e w f i n d e r again. lf it still does not focus, set the focus mode switch to M blinking?) (manual)and focus manually.
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Replace the batteries. You can c o n t i n u et a k i n g p h o t o g r a p h s when the bc indicator goes off and the battery lamp comes on.
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l f , w h e n t h e s h u t t e rb u t t o n i s pressed halfway, the bd indicator goes off and the battery mark comes on, photographs can be t a k e nn o r m a l l y . . lf after doing the above t h e b c i n d i c a t o rd o e s n o t g o out, there may be a problem with the camera. Please take it to your nearest Canon service facility.
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There may be some other reason to consider as to why the camera is not operating correctly.
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Subjectis too dark
Use flash.
Subjectis too bright
Use an ND filter
Subjectwill be underexposed.
Turnthe electronicinput dialto a slowershutter speed.
Shutterspeed30" and minimum apenurevalueof lhe lensin use-
Shutterspeed20OO and maximumapenurevalueof lhe lensin use.
Tv Subjectwill be overexposed. Turnthe electronicinput dialto a fastershufler speed.
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Turnthe electronicinput dialto a smallerapetr IUrevaiue.
Subjectwill be overexposed
Turnthe electronicinput dralto a largeraperture value.
Desired depth-of -fjeld cannol be obtained.
1) l\4ovefartheraway from the subjectand try again. 2) When usinga zoom lens,set to the wideanglepositjon.
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(') Partialmeteringis only possiblewhenthe partialmeteringbuttonis pressed.
One-shot:The exposureis set at the same time as the camera iocusses on the subject.The shuttercan not be releaseduntilfocussingis complete. Al Focus:When a subjecttaken using the One-shotautofocuscontinuesto move. the movementof the subiect is determinedand the Al Servo autofocusautomaticallyadjusts. Al Servo:This allow you to focus continuouslyon a movingsubject.The exposure will be set immediatelybeforethe shutteris released. shooting:Whenthe shutteris helddown,one lrameper secondwill be Continuous takencontinuously. Evaluativemetering:This sets a suitableexposurefor shots wherethere is a large difJerencebetweenthe lightlevel of the subjectand that of the background' Partialmetering:This ensures correct exposure01 the area within the partia meteringrangemarkin the viewfinder. center-weightedaveragemetering:This providesmeteringbasedon valuesof the centerof the viewfinderaveragedout for the entirephotograph.
IV. OTHERINFORMATION A[: tulodeand Film Winding F i l mw i n d i n g
One-shot
Al Servo
Singleframe
The picturecan not be taken until the focussingis complete.Setting are made at the sametime as the focus. Exposureis determinedby evaluativemetering.(The exposure valueis calculatedrn advance)
This allowsthe camerato continuouslyfocuson a movingobject. The exposureis set whenthe shutteris released.
Continuousshotsare taken under the sameconditionsas above. (About1 frameper second).
The same conditionsas above applyto continuousshots. Focussingis carriedout during continuousphotography(at the rateof aboutone frameper second).
Continuous photography
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ti)atrlor,: IitF F-]:.1s.;ihesr i:1l;ilt+o {,i5e pi,]['aie l]\I) li-$.o[ Speedliteflashesincludethe powerful 430E2 zoom flash, which clips on to the accessoryshoe and has a maximum guide numberol 431141(m/ft)at ISO 100,the 30OEZ,whichhas a maximum guide numberof 30/98 (m/ft)at l s o 1 0 0 , a n d t h e 2 0 0 E ,w h i c h h a s a maximumguidenumberof 20166(m/ft) a t I S O1 0 0 .
I t i s r e c o m m e n d e dt h a t y o u u s e C a n o n S p e e d l i t ef l a s h e s w i t h y o u r E O S c a m e r a . Particularcare must be laken with flash units designedlor use with cameras of other llashes (suchas those with a hot shoe connection)and wilh high-current manutacturers and auxiliaryflashunits,etc. whichcouldcausedamageto your camera.
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T h e r e m o t es w i t c h R 5 - 6 0 E 3 i s a t tached to the camera'sremote control jack and is intendedfor use when taki n g m a c r o o r l o n g e x p o s u r es h o t s ( s u c ha s b u l b s h o t s )u s i n ga t r i p o d . The specialcable releaseavoidsshaking the camera. Eye-pieceExtenderEP-EX15 T h e e y e - p i e c ee x t e n d e rE P - E X 1 5 extendsthe EOSviewfinderby 15 mm. Attachingthe extenderincreasesthe m a g n i f i c a t i o no f t h e v i e w f i n d e rb y about0.5.
lV. OTHERit'lFORMATI0f{ ,;:'rpGH-80TP The grip GR-80TP,which has a hand strap attachedto it, greatlyincreases t h e s i z e o f g r i p m a k i n gt h e c a m e r a easier to hold. The grip is also equippedwith a simpletripodfor micro photography and self-timer shots. (-:ameraCase EH8-L(LL)
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The specialcameracase can hold the camerawith the lens left on, ensurino that yourcamerais well protected. o CaseL: EF35-S0 mmf/4-5.6ll, EF35-105mmfA.5-5.6 USM CaseLL: EF28-80mmf/3.5-5.6 il USM, EF80-200 mmf/4.5-5.6 USM Dit:ptricAdjustment Lenses
The dioptricadjustmentlensesE allow n e a r o r l o n g - s i g h t e dp e o p l e t o t a k e p h o t o g r a p h sw i t h o u th a v i n gt o u s e t h e i r e y e g l a s s e s .W h i l e t h e c a m e r a i t s e l f h a s a - ' l d i o p t e r ,t h e r e a r e 1 0 i n t e r c h a n g e a b l ec o l . r e c t i o nl e n s e s a v a i l a b l e .S e l e c tt h e c o r r e c to n e f o r yourselfby tryingit out on the viewfinder. r Thenumerical valuesprinted on thedioptriclensesindicate thedioptric valuewhen a t t a c h e dt o t h e c a m e r aT . h i sn u m b e r doesnot indicatethe dioptricvalueof the dioptricadjustment lensitself.
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Keep your camera in top conditionby followingthese suggestionsfor s n page4 for otherimportant p e r i o d i cc l e a n i n g .S e e t h e p r e c a u t i o n o information. 1. Cleaningthe lenssurfaceBlowoff dust with a blowerbrushand gentlywipethe lenssurfacewith a pieceof lens cleaningpapermoistenedwith lens cleaner.Cleanin a spiral motionfromthe centeroutwards. 2. Cleaningmirrorand focusingscreenUse a blower brush reserved for this purpose only. lf more cleaning is necessarydo not attemptto do it yourself.Take the camerato an authorizedCanonservicefacility. 3. Cleaningthe film chamberUse a blower brush to remove accumulatedfilm dust particlesthat mightscratchthe film.Be carefulnotto touchthe shuttercurtain. 4. Cleaningthe film pressureplateand filmguiderailsLightlywipe the sudacewith a pieceof lens cleaningpapermoistened with lenscleaningfluid.Be carefulnotto touchthe shuttercurtain. o Useof aerosolspraydustremovers is notrecommended. a
1) LCD Information After The LCD paneluses liquidcrystalto show exposureinformation. a b o u t f i v e y e a r s , t h e d i s p l a y m a y b e c o m ed i f f i c u l t o r e a d . l f t h i s o c c u r s , h a v e i t r e p l a c e da t a n a u t h o r i z e dC a n o n s e r v i c ef a c i l i t y . Replacement is at the owner'sexpense. below slowlyin temperatures Liquidcrystalmay also respondrelatively 0'C. lt may also darken in temperaturesof around 60'C. The LCD oanelwill returnwhen the temperaturereturnsto normal. 2) When bc IndicatorAppears in LCD Panel T h e r e a r e t w o s i t u a t i o n si n w h i c h t h e b c i n d i c a t o rw i l l a p p e a r i n t h e L C D p a n e l :( 1 ) w h e n t h e b a t t e r i e sa r e n e a r l ye x h a u s t e do r ( 2 ) w h e n t h e c a m e r a ' ss e l f - t e s tp r o c e s dd e t e c t sa n i n t e r n a lm a l f u n c t i o n . l f t h e b c i n d i c a t o ra p p e a r s ,p e r l o r mt h e f o l l o w i n go p e r a t i o n s :
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1. Removethe batteries,wipe the batteryterminalsand reloadthem. Check the batteriesagain.lf the bc indicatorstill appears,replace the batterieswith new ones. 2. Releasethe shutteronce. lf the br indicatorgoes out, the problemis correctedand you can continueusing the camera normally.lf the br indicatordoes not stop,the cameraneedsto be examinedby an authorizedCanonservicefacility. 3) Lithium Battery Information Alwayscheckthe batteriesat the followingtimes: 1. When loadingnew batteries 2. After lengthystorage 3. lf the shutterwill not release 4. In coldweather 5. Beforean imporlantshootingassignment Battery Use lnformation . Wipethe batteryterminalswith a clean,dry clothto ensurepropercontact. recharged, . The batteriesmay explodeor causeburnsif disassembled, or disposedof in fire. Be sure shorted,exposedto high temperatures, to observe all precautionsindicatedon the batterypackage'Always keeoit out of the reachof children. . Batiery performancedeterioratesslightlyin temperaturesbelow 0"C' Keep the cameraand especiallya spare batterycloseto your body or in an insidepocketto keepit warm untiluse. . Removethe batteriesif you do not expect to use the camerafor more thanthreeweeks. 4) Camera Operation with Low Batteries E v e n i f t h e b c i n d i c a t o ra p p e a r si n t h e L C D p a n e l d u r i n gb a t t e r y check, exposurewill be okay as long as the shutter releases.Film advance and rewind will be impaired by insufficientbattery power. Pleasereolacethe batterieswith new ones.
Type
35 mm focal plane shutterAF/AE single-lensreilex camerawith built-inauto film winder (built-inflash providedon RebelX S onlY).
Usablelenses
CanonEF lenssertes
Lens mounl
Canon EF mount(electronicsignaltransfersystem)
Viewfinder
90% verticaland horizontalcoverage.
Magnification
x 0.7 (50 mm lenson infinitY) -1 diopter(eyebond18.5mm)
Standarddiopter Focussingscreen
Comoletematte screenwith fixed, AF frame, partial meterinomark.
Shootingmodes
(D Manual (D Automaticdepth-of-field AE AE €) Aperture-prioritY (4 Shutter-priority AE (5) ProgramAE (withprogramshift) G) Full auto 0) ProgrammedlmageControl(fourtypes) (0 FlashAE (A-TTLwith the built-inflashor A-TTL or TTL programflash AE with a Speedlite)
Camerashakewarning
Operatesin full auto and in image zones. Shutter speed blinksas a warningwhen automatically-set shutter speed becomes 0-0 5 stops slower than "1llocallengthof the lens in use".
Meteringrange
EV 2-20 (at normaltemperature,50mm f/1 4 lens at
Film speed setting
set accordingto DX code' ISO 6-6400,automatically flso 25-5000) Manualsetting+/- two stops in 1/2-stopincrements' (Cannotalsobe usedin imagezone).
Exposurecompensatlon res Multiple-exposu
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Up to nine exposurecan be preset.Automatically clearson comPletion.
AF controlsystem
AF workingrange light AF auxiliarY Shutter Shutterspeed Self-timer FilmLoading
FilmWind
Rewind I Built-inflash
or C O n e - s h o t a u t o f o c u s / s t o p so n c o m p l e t l o n releaseon completion Possible. e) Al Focus/One-shotautofocus,switchesautomaticallyto Al Servo. O Ma;ua/Withthe iocus mode switchon M, manual focussingis Possible. EV t .S-te (at ISO 100standardchart) emitted. AutomaticallY focal plane shutterwith all speeds Vertical-travel, controlled. electronicallY on 1/90sec' sec.and bulb.X-synchro t/ZOOO-SO (1/2 incrementsettingspossible). controlled. Electronically (withabout10 seconddelaY) Tuiomattc After fllm loadingand back cover closure' the film automaticallywindsto the end of the roll and stops. filnrwind: Automatic (D Singleshot. [D Coritinuousshooting(up to a maximumof aboul one framePer second). nrtomatic rewind.Rewindin mid roll possible' Retractabletype TTL automaticflash housedin pentaprism.Bypasscontrolsystem. 1 G u i d en u m b e /r1 2 ( l S O1 0 0m ) (D Recyclingtime approx.2 sec. iO f tasncoverageangle:coverthe angleo{ view of a 28mmlens.
ffiynccontact,whichconnectsdirect|ytotheaccesI sorvshoe. Batteries Batterycapacitycheck
batteries 2 lithiumCR123A/DL123A Can be checkedby settingthe commanddial io any settingoutsidethe specialtod" tones.
Size Weight
1 4 5( W )x e 2 ( H ) x 6 1 . 9( D )m m About 315 g, or 350 g with the built-inflash (Body lithiumbatonly and excludingtwo CR123A/DL123A teries)"
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n iV. OTHERINFORMATION Lens Angleof View
Diaqonal Vertical Horizontal
OoticalConstruction Minimumaperture Shootinodistance Maximummagnification
Diameterand numberof liltersusable Lenothx maximumdiameter Weight
EF35- 80 v4 - 5.6ll 63'- 30' 38" - 17' 54" - 25" in 8 groups I elements
22-32 0 . 3 8 m- 35 mm ( 2 O . 1 2 1 2x 3 2 8 m m )
EF80- 200 V4.5- 5.6 USM
30"- 12' 25" - 10 in 7 qroups 10elements
22-27 1 . 5 m- B0 mm 0.065(366 x 546 mm)
80 mm
200 mm
0.25 P7 x 144 mm)
0 . 1 5 6( 1 5 3x 2 2 6 m m )
52 mm, 1
52 mm, 1
6 1x 6 5 m m 1 7 0g
78.5x 69 mm
260g
The specificationsof this productas well as some externalfeaturesare subject to changewithoutnotice.(All data basedon CAnon'sStandardTest Method)
IV. OTHERINFORMATIOhI
This device complieswith Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operationis subjectto the followingtwo conditions:(1) This devicemay not cause harmfulinterference,and (2) this device must accept any interferthat may causeundesiredoperence received,includinginterference ation. Do not make any changesor modificationsto the equipmentsunless otherwisespecifiedin the instructions.lf such changes or modifications should be made, you could be requiredto stop operationof the equipments. These equipmentshave been tested and found to complywith the limits for a class B digitaldevice, pursuantto part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designedto providereasonableprotection Theseequipinstallation. in a residential againstharmfulinterference m-entsgenerate,use and can radiate radio frequencyenergy and, if not installedand used in accordancewith the instructions,may cause harmfulinterferenceto radiocommunications. However,there is no guaranteethat interferencewill not occur in a particularinstallation.lf these equipmentsdo cause harmfulinterference to radioor televisionreception,which can determinedby turning the equipmentsoff and on, the user is encouragedto try to correct the interferenceby one or more of the followingmeasures: r Reorientor relocatethe receivingantenna. . Increasethe separationbetweenthe equipmentsand receiver. . Consultthe dealeror an experiencedradioffVtechnicianfor help.
This digitalapparatusdoes not exceedthe Class B limitsfor radio noiseemissionsfrom digitalapparatusas set out in the interference"DigitalApparatus",ICES-003of causingequipmentstandardentitled the Industrvand ScienceCanada.
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