Canon Eos 3000N Date User manual

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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS 3000N/DATE. EOS 66/DATE, EOS REBEL XS N/DATE , EOS
REBEL G I! is a very co.mpact autofocus, single-lens reflex camera. It can
be used for a wide variety of subjects and situations with fully automatic
and user-controlled shooting modes.
Read this Instructions booklet and familiarize yourself with your new
camera before taking pictures.
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Symbols
The Caution symbol aierts you to actions to prevent shooting
problems.
r=] The Note symbol gives supplemental information for basic camera
^ operation.
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The Light bulb symbol offers helpful tips for operating your camera
or taking pictures.
Also read “Handling Cautions” on page 6 to prevent camera malfunction
and damage.
Keep this instruction booklet handy for easy reference.
Before Using Your Camera
• Before shooting an important event, be sure to take test shots to make
sure the camera operates properly.
• EOS cameras have a lens mount for dedicated operation
(autofocusing, exposure control, etc.) with Canon EF lenses. Using a
non-Canon EF lens with an EOS camera may not result in proper
camera or lens operation.
Note that the warranty does not cover any camera malfunction or
damage occurring with the use of non-Canon products.
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• The <£2i> icon indicates the Main Dial.
• All operation procedures described in this
booklet assume that the Command Dial is set
to a mode except < >. Before proceeding
with any operation, be sure that the Command
Dial is set to a shooting mode.
• Page numbers in parentheses (-^page ■ ) indicate where you can
find more relevant Information.
• The camera control icons and markings used in this booklet
correspond to the actual icons and markings found on the camera.
See “Nomenclature” on page 10.
• The (<2>4), ((2)6), and ((2)16) icons indicate that the respective function
remains in effect for 4, 6, and 16 sec. respectively after the button is
released.
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Contents
Conventions Used in this Instruction Booklet.3
Handling Cautions.6
Quick Start Guide.8
Nomenclature.10
1 Before You Start.15
Installing the Batteries and Checking the Battery Level.16
Mounting and Detaching a Lens.18
How the Shutter Button Works.19
©Loading and Unloading Film.20
Qii Midroll Rewind.21
Holding the Camera.22
D Full Auto Mode.24
Built-in Flash.26
AF-Assist Beam. 26
Single-frame and Continuous Shooting.26
<§> Using Red-eye Reduction.27
Portrait Mode.28
^ Landscape Mode.29
iSBf Close-up Mode.30
Sports Mode.31
H Night Scene Portrait Mode.32
Using the Self-timer.33
Using the Eyepiece Cover.34
Imprinting the Date or Time (QD Model only).35
3 User-Controlled Shooting.37
ED Selecting an AF Frame.38
Focusing Off-Center Subjects.39
When Autofocus Fails.40
Metering Modes. 41
P Program AE.42
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Contents
Tv Shutter-Priority AE.44
Av Aperture-Priority AE.46
M Manual Exposure.48
A-DEP Automatic Depth-of-Field AE.50
* AE Lock.51
Exposure Compensation.52
^ Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB).53
Bulb Exposures.55
@i Multiple Exposures.56
■ *l) Silencing the Beeper.57
ISO Setting the ISO Film Speed.58
Using the Remote Switch.58
Using the Built-in Flash.60
Flash Photography with a Speedlite EX-Series.62
High-Speed Sync (FP Flash).64
FE Lock.65
Reference.67
Basic Photography Terms.67
Exposure Warning List.69
Feature Availability Table.70
Troubleshooting Guide.72
Major Accessories.73
Major Specifications.75
Index.78
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Handling Cautions
Camera Care and Storage
(1) The camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to
physical shock.
(2) This camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If the
camera gets really wet, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service
Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has
been exposed to salty air, wipe with a well-wrung damp cloth.
(3) Do not leave the camera in places prone to excessive heat such as in
a car on a sunny day. Excessive heat can cause the camera to
malfunction.
(4) The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to
disassemble the camera.
(5) Use only a blower brush to blow away dust on the lens, eyepiece,
mirror, focusing screen, and film compartment. Do not clean the
camera body or lens with a cleaner containing an organic solvent. For
stubborn dirt, consult your nearest Canon Service Center.
(6) The shutter curtains are extremely thin. Use only a blower to clean
them. Be careful not to blow air too forcefully on the shutter curtains.
The shutter curtains can be easily deformed or damaged. Also, when
loading and unloading film, be careful not to touch the shutter curtains.
(7) Do not touch the electrical contacts with your fingers. Otherwise
corrosion may develop on the contacts, resulting in improper camera
operation.
(8) If the camera Is not to be used for an extended period, remove the
battery. Store the camera in a well-ventilated, cool, dry place. During
the storage period, press the shutter button to release the shutter a
few times once in a while.
(9) Avoid storing the camera in a laboratory, cabinet, etc., where corrosive
chemicals are present.
(10) If the camera has not been used for an extended period or if the
camera is to be used for an important event, check the operation of all
the camera controls or take it to your nearest Canon Service Center
for Inspection.
(11) Even when the Main Switch is set to <(i® >, a small amount of power
is still supplied to the camera’s LCD panel. However, this does not
affect the number of film rolls which can be taken with the battery.
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Handling Cautions
LCD Displays
In time, the camera’s LCD panel display and the LCD display in the
viewfinder may fade and become difficult to read. If this happens, have it
replaced (at cost) by a Canon Service Center.
At low temperatures, the LCD display response may become slower. And
at 60*C or higher temperatures, the display may blacken. In either case,
the display will return to normal at room temperature.
Lithium Batteries
(1) The camera operates on two CR123A (or DL123A) lithium batteries.
Check the battery level in the following cases (->page 16):
• After replacing the batteries.
• After not using the camera for an extended period.
• The shutter stops working.
• The camera is being used in a low-temperature environment.
• You will be shooting an important event.
(2) Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery contacts to remove any
fingerprints and smudges. This is to prevent faulty connections and
corrosion.
(3) Never disassemble or recharge the batteries. Also, never store a
battery in high-temperature places or short circuit the battery contacts
or toss a battery into a fire.
(4) Although the batteries work well even at low temperatures, battery
performance may decline slightly at freezing temperatures. In such a
case, keep spare batteries warm in a pocket, etc., and use and warm
the batteries alternately.
How Low Battery Levels Affect Camera Operation
On the LCD panel, if the <CZJ> icon blinks or it is not displayed, a proper
exposure can still be obtained as long as the shutter releases. However, when
the battery level is low, film advance and auto rewind might stop midway or
not work at all and <CU> may blink on the LCD panel. After the batteries are
replaced with new ones, film advance will be possible and film rewind will
resume when you press the <Qii> button for at least 1 sec.
Lens Electrical Contacts
After detaching the lens from the camera, put on the
lens caps or put down the lens with the rear end up
to avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical
contacts.
Contacts

Quick Start Guide
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1 Install the batteries.
Insert two CR123A (or
DL123A) lithium batteries
as shown by the battery
orientation diagram on the
battery compartment
cover, (^page 16)
Attach a lens.
Align the red dots on the
lens and camera and turn
the lens as shown by the
arrow until it snaps in
place, {-^page 18)
Load the film.
Align the edge of the film
leader with the orange
mark on the camera and
close the camera back until
it snaps shut. (->page 20)
• The film will then
advance to the first
frame automatically.
Focus the subject.
Aim the AF frame on the
subject and press the
shutter button halfway to
autofocus. (->page 19)
• If the <^> Icon blinks,
pop up the built-in flash,
(^page 60)
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On the lens, set the
focus mode switch to
<AF>.
(-^page 18)
Turn the Command Dial
to <0> (Full Auto).
(-^page 24)
Take the picture. Unload the film.
Press the shutter button At the end of the roll, the
completely to take the film rewinds automatically,
picture. (->page 19) Open the camera back to
remove the film cartridge.
(->page21)
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• The reference page is indicated in parentheses.
• The camera controls are indicated as icons in brackets < >.

Eyecup (->page 34)
Viewfinder eyepiece
‘Date display panel
(->page 35)
Film window-
om^
-Camera back
-< ■ )( ■ > AE lock
(Partial metering) /
FE lock button
(->page 51 / 65)
— <^> Exposure
compensation /
Aperture button
(^page 52 / 48)
—Remote
control
■ terminal
n\ (^page58)
*<MODE> button
(^page 35)
'-Battery
compartment
cover
*< SELECT > button-
(-4page 36)
*< SET > button (^page 36)
•-Guide hole
-Battery
compartment lever
(^page 16)
* QD Model only
Tripod socket
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LCD Panel
Shutter speed (^000 - 3D‘\ buLb)-
FE lock (fa)
ISO film spe^ (6 - EWOD)
<ISO> ISO mark-
Battery level-
\ * / ■ \ * z'
CZl -Cj§- -<ZJ-
^ , N , N
<<&> Self-timer
<GiQ> Manual focus
Aperture (00 - 3S)
Red-eye reduction setting (0, /)
Beeper setting (0, i)
AEB amount (00 -
p < ► > Function setting arrow
oLdoo od IH
wjuu 0.0
► B9
<<S>> Red-eye
reduction
< ■ *!)> Beeper
■ ]> Multiple
exposures
^ > Auto
exposure
bracketing
AF frame mark—J
<@> Film cartridge mark.
'-Frame counter (/ - 35)
Multiple-exposure setting
(/ - 9)
Self-timer operation (ID - /)
Exposure level
(±2 stops in 1/2-stop increments)
Exposure compensation amount
AEB amount
“uSSK" Red-eye reduction lamp-on
" ■■■ " indicator
• The < ► > arrow is displayed next to the function being set.
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Nomenclature
Viewfinder Information
Partial metering circle
New Lasermatte focusing screen
AF frame
<*>AE lock/FE lock-*
< ^ > Flash-ready-
Flash-required warning
FE lock underexposure warning
< H > High-speed sync indicator —
(FP flash)
Shutter speed (^0D0 - 3D‘\ buLb)
FE lock (fa)
Aperture (00 - 3^) -
'— < • > In-focus indicator
' M^iii Exposure level
(±2 stops in 1/2-stop increments)
Exposure compensation amount
AEB amount
Red-eye reduction lamp-on
iiiii indicator
III
I
AF frame mark
On pages 12 and 13, all the display items are shown for explanatory purposes.
During actual operation, only some of the items are displayed.
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Nomenclature
Command Dial
The dial is divided into four zones.
©Basic Zone
Fully automatic mode where the
camera takes care of everything.
D : Full Auto (-^page 24)
Basically, all you do is point and
press the shutter button.
Programmed Image Control Zone
Fully automatic modes for a particular
subject.
: Portrait (-^page 28)
^ : Landscape (-^page 29)
St, : Close-up {^page 30)
: Sports {->page 31)
s : Night Scene Portrait (-^page 32)
(DCreative Zone
Semi-automatic and manual modes
enable you to take control of the
camera to obtain the desired result.
P : Program AE (-^page 42)
Tv : Shutter-priority AE
(->page 44)
Av : Aperture-priority AE
(^page 46)
M : Manual exposure (->page 48)
A-DEP : Automatic Depth-of-field AE
(^page 50)
©Function Set Zone
ISO : Manual ISO speed setting
(^page 58)
Qii : Midroll film rewind {->page 21)
:Off
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This chapter explains the things you
need to know and do before you use
your camera for the first time.
Before You Start
Attaching the Strap
Pass the end of the strap through the
camera’s strap eyelet from the
bottom. Then pass it through the
strap’s clasps as shown In the
illustration. Pull the strap to make sure
it does not slip out of the clasp.
• The eyepiece cover is also attached
to the strap. (->page 34)

Installing the Batteries and Checking the Battery Levei
Installing the Batteries
The camera uses two lithium CR123A (or DL123A) batteries.
Open the battery compartment
cover.
• Slide cover release lever as shown
by the arrow and open the battery
compartment cover.
Insert the batteries.
• Make sure the battery contacts (+
and -) are oriented as shown on the
battery compartment cover.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
Close the battery compartment
cover.
• Press the cover until it snaps shut.
For places where CR123A batteries may not be easily available, take spare
batteries with you. Also carry spare batteries for extended shooting sessions.
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Installing the Batteries and Checking the Battery Level
Checking the Battery Level
Check the battery level after replacing the batteries and before using the
camera.
Turn the Command Dial to a
shooting mode.
• The camera will then turn on and the
LCD panel will display one of the
following battery level icons:
« : Battery level OK.
CM : The battery level is low. Keep
spare batteries handy.
: The batteries will soon be
^ completely exhausted.
: Replace the batteries.
"'' (->page 7)
Battery Life (With 24-ex. rolls)
Temperature
0% Flash Use 50% Flash Use
100% Flash Use
At 20*C
85 rolls
35 rolls 17 rolls
At-10*C
60 rolls
25 rolls
12 rolls
• The Battery Life table above is based on Canon’s testing conditions using
an EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens and new batteries.
W • If nothing is displayed on the LCD panel, the batteries may have been installed
incorrectly. Take out the batteries and install correctly, (^page 16)
• Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period or operating only the
autofocus without taking a picture will still consume battery power. It will reduce
the number of rolls that can be taken with the batteries.
Q When not using the camera, set the Command Dial to < >.
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Mounting and Detaching a Lens
Mounting a Lens
Remove the caps.
• Remove the rear lens cap and the
camera body cap.
Mount the lens.
• Align the red dots on the lens and
camera and turn the lens as shown
by the arrow until it snaps in place.
On the lens, set the focus mode
switch to <AF>.
• If the focus mode switch is set to
<MF> (or <M> on older lenses),
autofocus will not operate and <(ZQ>
will be displayed on the LCD panel.
Remove the front lens cap.
Canon
Detaching the Lens
While pressing the lens release
button, turn the lens as shown by
the arrow.
• When the red dot on the lens Is at the
top, remove the lens.
Keep the removed caps where you will not lose them
An EF-S lens cannot be attached to the camera.
“AP stands for Autofocus.
“MP (or “M”) stands for Manual Focus.
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How the Shutter Button Works
The EOS camera’s shutter button can be depressed halfway or ail the way.
There is a click stop at the halfway point.
Pressing the Shutter Button Halfway or Completely
The shutter button works as described below.
When it is pressed halfway:
• Autofocusing is activated, and when
focus is achieved, the beeper sounds
and the in-focus indicator <•> on the
viewfinder’s lower right also lights.
• Also, the shutter speed and aperture
are set and displayed on the LCD
panel and In the viewfinder.
When It is pressed completely:
• The shutter is released to take the
picture and the film advances by one
frame.
If an Extender is used and the maximum aperture of the lens becomes smaller
than f/5.6 (larger f-number), autofocusing will not operate.
1^ Camera movement during the moment of exposure is called camera shake.
Camera shake can cause blurred pictures. To prevent blurred pictures due to
camera shake:
• Hold the camera steady (->page 22).
• Use the center of your finger to touch the shutter button, grasp the camera with
your entire right hand, then press the shutter button gently.
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(^ Loading and Unloading Film
Loading Film
After you load the film, the camera first winds the entire roll onto the
camera’s take-up spool. With DX-coded film, the camera automatically sets
the film’s ISO speed. Then each time a picture Is taken, one frame of film Is
rewound back into the film cartridge.
Turn the Command Dial to any
setting except <^ID>.
Open the camera back.
• Slide the camera back lever up as
shown by the arrow.
Insert the film cartridge at an
angle as shown in the illustration.
Pull the edge of the film leader to
the orange mark on the camera.
• Hold down the film cartridge while
pulling out the film leader.
• If the edge of the film leader goes
beyond the orange mark, rewind some
of the film back into the cartridge.
Close the camera back.
• After checking that the film leader
edge Is correctly aligned with the
orange mark, close the camera back.
^ After you close the camera back, the
film will start winding on the take-up
spool and the frame counter will
count up. The camera will then make
a shutter-release sound and the
<Q> icon and total frame count will
be displayed.
► During the film’s prewind, the ISO
speed is displayed on the LCD panel.
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