Canon EOS ELAN7 User manual

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INSTRUCTIONS

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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS 33/ELAN 7 is a high-performance, AF single-lens reflex camera
with seven focusing points.
Its many features can suit a wide variety of subjects and shooting
conditions. Camera operation can be fully automatic or you can use the
semi-automatic or manual modes to obtain the desired effects.
Before using your new camera, read this instruction booklet to familiarize
yourself with the camera.
Symbols
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The Caution symbol alerts you to actions to prevent picture-taking
problems.
a The Note symbol gives supplemental information for basic camera
operation.
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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Contents
Handling Cautions.6
Quick Start Guide.8
Nomenclature.10
Conventions Used in this Instruction Booklet.16
Installing the Batteries and Checking the Battery Level.18
Mounting and Detaching a Lens.20
Dioptric Adjustment.21
How the Shutter Button Works.22
© Loading and Unloading Film.23
Holding the Camera.26
2 Fully Automatic Shooting.27
□ Full Auto Mode.28
Portrait Mode.32
U Landscape Mode.33
A Closeup Mode.34
Sports Mode.35
0 Night Scene Mode.36
<i)= Using the Self-timer.37
Imprinting the Date or Time (QD Model only).39
Selecting the AF Mode.42
EB Selecting a Focusing Point.45
Focusing Off-Center Subjects.47
When Autofocus Fails.48
>_ Metering Modes.49
4 Creative Zone Modes.51
P Program AE.52
Tv Shutter-Speed Priority AE.54
Av Aperture-Priority AE.56
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Depth-of-field Preview. 57
M Manual Exposure.
DEP Depth-of-Field AE.
.58
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* AE Lock.
.63
Exposure Compensation.
.64
^ Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB).
.65
Bulb Exposures.
.67
@1 Multiple Exposures.
68
■ ») Silencing the Beeper.
69
Mirror Lockup.
70
ISO Setting the ISO Film Speed.
.71
Selecting the Film Advance Mode.
.71
i Wireless Remote Control.
.72
Using the Remote Switch.72
5 Flash Photography.73
Using the Built-in Flash.74
Flash Photography with an EX-Series Speedlite.77
Using Other EOS-Dedicated Speedlites.84
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O Custom Functions.85
Setting a Custom Function.86
Canceling a Custom Function.87
Custom Function List.88
Reference
Basic Photography Terms
Feature Availability Table.
Program Line.
Exposure Warning List.
Troubleshooting Guide.
Major Accessories.
Major Specifications.
Index.
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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 oft 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) 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.
(12) Even when the Main Switch is set to <®B>, 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 lithium batteries. Check the
battery level in the following cases (—>page 18):
• 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 < Q > 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 < 0 > may blink on the LCD panel. After the
batteries are replaced with new ones, film advance will be possible and film
rewind can resume by pressing the <Q**> button.
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.
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Quick Start Guide
Install the batteries.
Refer to the battery
orientation diagram on the
battery chamber cover,
and insert two CR123A
lithium batteries as
shown, (->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 23)
■ The film will then
advance to the first
frame automatically.
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 20)
Focus the subject.
Aim the focusing points on
the main subject and press
the shutter button halfway
to autofocus. (—>page 22)
• Under low-light or backlit
conditions, the built-in
flash will pop-up and fire
automatically. (->page 74)
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Quick Start Guide
On the lens, set the
focus mode switch to
<AF>.
(->page 20)
Turn the Command Dial
to < □ > (Full Auto).
Keep pressing the
Command Dial's lock
button while turning the
dial. (->page 28)
7 Take the picture.
Press the shutter button
completely to take the
picture. (->page 22)
Unload the film.
At the end of the roll, the
film rewinds automatically.
Open the camera back to
remove the film cartridge.
(->page 25)
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Nomenclature
• The reference page is indicated in parentheses.
• The camera controls are indicated as icons in brackets < >.
AF mode dial (->page 15) -
Red-eye reduction lamp /
Self-timer lamp /
Wireless remote control
operation lamp
(-•page 30 / 37 / 72)
LCD panel-
(->page 12)
I-Built-in flash (retracted) (->page 74)
AF-assist light (->page 30)
-X-sync contact
-Hot shoe (->page 74, 87, 97)
I-Dioptric adjustment knob
Hpage 21)
Canon
(battery chamber)
(->page 18)
<j£i> Main Dial
(-•page 16)
Shutter button
(-•page 22)
Wireless
remote
control sensor
(-•page 72)
Command Dial lock
release button
(-> page 14)
Command Dial
(-•page 14)
Film advance
mode lever
page 15,37,71)
— Strap
eyelet
page 17)
Camera
back lever
(-•page 23)
Lens release button
(-•page 20)
Depth-of-field preview
button (->page 57)
— Focus mode switch (-»page 20)
-Zoom ring
-Focusing ring (->page 48)
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