Canon EOS ELAN7E User manual

Canon
EOS
ELAN
7Z,
[ELAN
Z.
30 / 30pare
English Edition
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Thank
you
for
purchasing
a
Canon
product.
The
EOS
30/ELAN
7E
is
a
high-performance,
AF
single-lens
reflex
camera
with
Eye
Control
and
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
Qo
The
Caution
symbol
alerts
you
to
actions
to
prevent
picture-taking
problems.
Fl
The
Note
symbol
gives
supplemental
information
for
basic
camera
operation.
he
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.
e
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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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
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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.
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.
The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to
disassemble the camera.
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.
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.
Do not touch the electrical contacts with your fingers. Otherwise
corrosion may develop on the contacts, resulting in improper camera
operation.
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.
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 < @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.

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.
e After not using the camera for an extended period.
e The shutter stops working.
e The camera is being used in a low-temperature environment.
e You will be shooting an important event.
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 sucha
case, keep spare batteries warm in a pocket, etc., and use and warm
the batteries alternately.
(2
~——”
How Low Battery Levels Affect Camera Operation
On the LCD panel, if the < {] > 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 < {] > 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 <@s<> button.
Contacts
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 82)

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Quick Start Guide
On
the
lens,
set
the
focus
mode
switch
to
<AF>.
(page 20)
Turn
the
Command
Dial
to
<O)>
(Full
Auto).
Keep
pressing
the
Command
Dial’s
lock
button
while
turning
the
dial.
(page
28)
Take
the
picture.
Press
the
shutter
button
completely
to
take
the
picture.
(>page
22)
Sy
Li]
i
/
Unload the film.
At
the
end
of
the
roll,
the
film
rewinds
automatically.
Open
the
camera
back
to
remove
the
film
cartridge.
(page
25)

Nomenclature
¢ The reference page is indicated in parentheses.
¢ The camera controls are indicated as icons in brackets < >.
AF mode dial (>page 15) ——— ——_—— Built-in flash (retracted) (page 82)
Eye
Control
switch
AF-assist
light
(+page
30)
15
(page
15)
X-sync
contact
——_—Hot shoe (page 82, 95, 105)
Red-eye reduction lamp / -
Self-timer lamp /
Wireless remote control — Dioptric adjustment knob
operation lamp (page 21)
(page 30 / 37 / 80)
——— Command Dial lock
LCD panel release button
(page 12) (> page 14)
<£- > Main Dial Command Dial
(—page 16) (page 14)
Shutter button
—__— Film advance
mode lever
(page 15,37, 79)
(page 22)
[i Strap
eyelet
(—page 17)
Grip
Camera
(battery
back
lever
chamber) (page 23)
(page 18)
Lens release button
(page 20)
Depth-of-field preview
button (page 63)
Focus mode switch (page 20)
Wireless
Zoom
ring
remote
control
sensor
(—page 80) Focusing ring (>page 55)
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Nomenclature
Eyecup (>page 21, 38) < ©) > Quick Control Dial
(page 16)
Viewfinder eyepiece
<)> Focusing point selection
*Date
display
panel
(page
39)
key
(>page
45)
<FUNC., >
Function
button
——
~<%°C.Fn>
AE
lock
/
FE lock / Custom
] 17,79,84 : ;
PRPs SIO ea) Function setting button
<{]>
Metering
(page
71
/
88
/
94)
mode button
(page
56)
<[]>
Focusing
point
selector
Film
window
(page
45,
97)
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Remote
control
terminal
(page 80)
< @Q<< > Midroll rewind Guidainet
button (>page 25) Se aie
<MODE> button (page 39) Battery
*< SELECT > button (>page 40) chamber lever
(page 18)
*<SET> button (page 40)
Tripod socket Quick Control Dial switch (>page 16)
* QD Model only
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Nomenclature
LCD Panel
Remote control icon | | - Custom Function icon
Shutter speed (480@ - 30'', bulb) - -— Aperture (88 - 9/)
Depth-of-field AE (dE?) | | Red-eye reduction setting (2, ¢)
ISO film speed (6 - 6408 ) r | | Beeper setting (2, /)
Custom Function No. (f01- 43) | | AEB amount (88 - 22)
Calibration ( CAL ) | | | | DEP points (/, 2)
| Custom Function setting (8 - 5)
Metering mode |
(¢] Evaluative metering |
(S} Partial metering
L_]Centerweighted
averaging metering |
Calibration No. (/ - S$)
>
non A a> ISO ' ISO film speed icon
uw =Iq = Pi @ —— Red-eye reduction icon
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Sache | | te | F @n > =))) + Beeper icon
ocusing point selection ( \
smite
(Manual
fl
aie]
cd
[>
—.
Multiple
exposures
icon
i 7 112+ > Flash exposure
Battery level (4 levels) 2 012.9.142 wae compensation icon
a Q tannins > 4
fa
odo
inet
||
| / \__ AEB icon
Film status - , | | Function setting arrow
No film loaded |
Film
rewind
completed
——
Manual
focus
icon
Autoloading failed |
Exposure
level
———_______
———
Frame
counter
(!
-
36)
(up to +2 stops in 1/2-stop increments) Multiple-exposure setting (1 - 9)
Exposure compensation amount ; Paige
AEB range Self-timer operation (#2 - /)
Flash exposure compensation amount Wireless remote control operation
. Jos
Red-eye reduction lamp on ‘)
Film rewind in progress
* The <P > arrow is displayed next to the function being set.
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Nomenclature
Focusing
points
(superimposed)
New
Lasermatte
focusing
screen
D*
418888
8.8
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Bal
|
Eye Control icon
AE
lock
/
FE
lock
indicator
In-focus
indicator
«In
AF
mode:
Flash-ready
indicator
Lights
when
focus
is
achieved,
Insufficient
flash
warning
blinks
at
2
HZ
when
not
achieved.
(during
FE
lock)
*In
MF
mode:
_
Lights
when
focus
is
achieved
High-speed
sync
(FP
flash)
(focusing
aid).
indicator
Exposure
level
Flash
exposure
compensation
(up
to
+2
stops
in
1/2-stop
increments)
indicator
Exposure
compensation
amount
Shutter
speed
(4889
-
30",
bulb)
— AEB
range
FEL
display
(FEt)
Red-eye
reduction
lamp-on
indicator
CAL display (fA - !-S, End- ¢ - §) ---4
DEP point display (dEP - !, 2) Aperture display (88 - 91)
*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.
*
The
dial
is
locked
when
it
is
set
to
<
@ap
>.
To
release
the
lock,
hold
down
the
Command
Dial
lock
release
button
and
turn
the
dial.
Command Dial
lock release button —.\
Custom Function Set 4
NZ
~ Full Auto mode
a
“O9rammed \n2
Control Zone
ral
B asic 1°
(Basic
Zone
(2)Creative
Zone
Basically, all you do is point and
press the shutter button.
©) : Full Auto (page 28)
Fully automatic mode where the
camera takes care of everything.
Programmed Image Control Zone
Fully automatic modes for a particular
subject.
: Portrait mode (—>page 32)
$a . Landscape mode (—>page 33)
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:
Close-up
mode
(page
34)
® : Sports mode (page 35)
Bj : Night Scene mode (page 36)
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Semi-automatic and manual modes
enable you to take control of the
camera to obtain the desired result.
P : Program AE (page 58)
Tv
:
Shutter
speed-priority
AE
(page 60)
Av_:
Aperture-priority
AE
(page 62)
M _ : Manual exposure (page 64)
DEP
:
Depth-of-field
AE
(-page
66)
(3)Custom Function Set
: Custom Function (page 93)
(4)
@ap
:
Off

Nomenclature
ONE SHOT AF (page 42)
a
=
vAl
FOCUS
——
Al
FOCUS
AF
(-page
44)
Al SERVO AF (page 43)
Eye Control OFF
Eye Control ON (page 52)
aaa Calibration (>~page 47)
Self-timer / Remote control mode
(page 80) OL
Continuous (>page 79) ———
7, US
Single-frame (page 79)

Conventions Used in this Instruction Booklet
¢ In this booklet, the <> icon indicates the
font Main Dial.
¢ The <€)> icon is the Quick Control Dial. Turn
| the Quick Control Dial switch to < ON> before
using the Quick Control Dial.
* This symbol indicates that there is a related
Custom Function that is described briefly.
C.Fn Detailed descriptions are provided in “Custom
Functions” on page 93.
¢ All the operations described in this booklet
assume that the Command Dial is not set to
< @ap >. Before proceeding with any operation,
turn the Command Dial to a picture-taking
mode by pressing the lock button and turning
the dial.
* Page numbers in parentheses (—>page M) 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 “Nomenciature” on page 10.
¢ In this instruction booklet, a Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Il USM
lens is used for explaining the procedures.
* The procedures explained in this booklet assume that the Custom
Functions are set to the default settings.
* The (64), (@6), and (616) icons indicate that the respective function
remains in effect for 4, 6, and 16 sec. respectively after the button is
released.
16

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 38)
Eyepiece cover
17

Installing
the
Batteries
and
Checking
the
Battery
Level
Installing the Batteries
The camera uses two lithium CR123A (or DL123A) batteries.
Open the battery chamber cover.
* Slide cover release lever as shown
by the arrow and open the battery
chamber cover.
Insert the batteries.
¢ Make sure the battery contacts (+
and —) are oriented as shown on the
battery chamber cover.
¢ Do not mix old and new batteries.
Close the battery chamber cover.
« Press the cover until it snaps shut.
Al For places where CR123A batteries may not be easily available, take spare
batteries with you. Also carry spare batteries for extended shooting sessions.
18

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
picture-taking mode.
* Keep pressing the dial’s lock release
button while turning the dial.
¢ The camera will then turn on and the
LCD panel will display one of the
following battery level icons:
fi 4] : Battery level OK.
Iso ') : The battery level is low. Keep
© spare batteries handy.
S| > =))) Sm 7 - The b . .
gate ~ a] : The batteries will soon be
ese | completely exhausted.
J) - f)- : Replace the batteries.
a (page 7)
Battery Service Life (With 24-ex. rolls)
Ambient Temperature 0% Flash Use 50% Flash Use 100% Flash Use
At 20°C 115 (125) rolls 33 (38) rolls
7 (19)
At 20°C 65 (70) rolis 19 (20) rolls 9 (10) rolls
¢ The Battery Service Life table above is based on Canon’s testing
conditions using an EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens and new batteries.
« Figures in parentheses apply when Eye Control is not used.
vd. If nothing is displayed on the LCD panel, the batteries may have been installed
incorrectly. Take out the batteries and install correctly. (page 18)
* 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.
Fal When not using the camera, set the Command Dial to < Qi >.
19

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 <@>
will be displayed on the LCD panel.
Remove the front lens cap.
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.
Fi
*
Keep
the
removed
caps
where
you
will
not
lose
them.
° “AF” stands for Autofocus.
« “MF” (or “M”) stands for Manual Focus.
20

By adjusting the diopter, eyeglass wearers will not need their eyeglasses to
see a sharp viewfinder image. The camera’s adjustable dioptric range is
~—2.5 to +0.5 dpt.
Remove the eyecup.
* While grasping both sides toward the
bottom of the eyecup, slide it upward
to remove.
Turn the dioptric adjustment
knob.
¢ Turn the knob to the right or left until
the focusing points look sharp in the
viewfinder.
¢ The diagram shows the knob set at
the standard diopter {—1 dpt).
Reattach the eyecup.
Fl lf the viewfinder stil! does not look sharp after you turn the dioptric adjustment
knob, use one of the Ed-series dioptric adjustment lenses (sold separately).
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