Canon EOS ELAN7NE-30V User manual

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INSTRUCTIONS

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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS ELAN 7NE (DATE) / ELAN 7N / 30V (DATE) / 33V is a high-
performance, AF single-lens reflex camera with Eye Control∗and seven
AF points. It is suited for a wide variety of subjects and situations with
fully automatic and user-controlled shooting modes.
Read this instruction booklet to familiarize yourself with your new camera
before 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 an important shoot, 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 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.
Symbols
The Caution symbol alerts you to avoid shooting problems.
The Note symbol gives supplemental information for basic
camera operation or picture-taking tips.
The Custom Function symbol indicates that there is a relevant
Custom Function. For details, see “Custom Function Settings”
on page 85.
∗mModel (EOS ELAN 7NE, 30V) only

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Contents
Introduction
Handling Cautions .............................6
Quick Start Guide ..............................8
Nomenclature ..................................10
Conventions Used in this Instructions ...16
1Before You Start.........................17
Installing the Batteries .....................18
Checking the Battery Level..............19
Mounting and Detaching a Lens......20
Mounting a Lens..........................20
Detaching the Lens .....................20
How the Shutter Button Works.........21
5Loading and Unloading Film........22
Loading Film................................22
Checking the Film Speed ............23
Unloading Film ............................24
6Midroll Rewind .....................24
Dioptric Adjustment .........................25
Holding the Camera.........................26
2Fully Automatic Shooting .........27
YFull Auto Mode ...........................28
AF-Assist beam with the Built-in Flash ...29
Programmed Image Control Modes ...30
UPortrait ...................................30
ILandscape.............................30
OClose-up ................................30
PSports ....................................31
ANight Portrait..........................31
FUsing Red-eye Reduction ..........32
qUsing the Self-timer .....................33
Using the Eyepiece Cover ...............34
Imprinting the Date or Time .............35
Setting the Date and Time...........36
Replacing the Date Battery .........36
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AF Modes and Metering Modes ...37
Selecting the AF Mode ....................38
One-Shot AF for Still Subjects.....39
AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects ...39
AI Focus AF for Automatic AF
Mode Switching ...........................40
3Selecting an AF Point .................41
Basic Procedure for AF Point
Selection......................................41
Automatic Selection.....................42
Manual Selection.........................42
eEye Control Calibration...........43
Calibration Procedure..................43
Eye Control Calibration and
Operation Tips .............................46
Intelligent Eye Control .................46
Deleting Eye Control Calibration
Settings .......................................47
gUsing Eye Control .....................48
Eye Control Servo AF..................49
Tur ning Off Eye Control...............49

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Focusing Off-Center Subjects..........50
When Autofocus Fails
(Manual Focusing) ..........................51
8Manual Focusing ...................51
ZMetering Modes..........................52
4User-Controlled Shooting.........53
SProgram AE.................................54
RShutter-Priority AE....................56
EAperture-Priority AE .................58
Depth-of-field Preview .....................59
WManual Exposure .......................60
QDepth-of-field AE ....................62
Depth-of-field AE with a
Manually-Selected AF Point ........62
Depth-of-field AE with Eye Control ...64
Exposure Compensation .................67
L
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ...68
Canceling AEB ............................69
jAE Lock.......................................70
Bulb Exposures................................71
4Multiple Exposures ....................72
H
Selecting the Film Advance Mode ...73
DSetting the ISO Film Speed.....73
9Silencing the Beeper...................74
bLCD Panel Illumination................74
Mirror Lockup...................................75
KWireless Remote Control...............76
Using the Remote Switch ................76
5Flash Photography....................77
Using the Built-in Flash....................78
In a Basic Zone Mode .................78
In a Creative Zone Mode.............78
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Flash Exposure Compensation ... 80
Using an EOS-dedicated Speedlite ...81
Using an EX-series Speedlite .....81
Using an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series
Speedlite .....................................81
6Custom Functions (C.Fn) .........83
GSetting a Custom Function........84
Custom Function Settings................85
Reference ...................................89
Basic Photography Terms ................89
Feature Availability Table .................91
AE Lock Effects ...............................92
AF Mode and Film Advance
Mode Combination...........................92
Program Line ...................................93
Troubleshooting Guide.....................94
Major Specifications.........................95
Index ................................................98

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Handling Cautions
Camera Care and Storage
•The camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to
physical shock.
•The camera is not waterproof and should not be used in wet conditions
or underwater. If the camera gets wet, take it to your nearest Canon
dealer as soon as possible. If small amounts of water splash onto the
camera, wipe it with a clean dry cloth. If the camera is exposed to salty
air, wipe it thoroughly with a slightly 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 any dust on the lens, eyepiece,
mirror, focusing screen, film compartment, etc. Do not clean the
camera body or lens with any cleaner containing an organic solvent.
For stubborn dirt, consult your nearest Canon dealer.
•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
batteries. Store the camera in a well-ventilated, cool, dry place. During
storage, press the shutter button once in a while to release the shutter
a few times.
•Avoid storing the camera in a laboratory, cabinet, etc., where corrosive
chemicals are present.
•If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is an
important shoot, have the camera checked by your Canon dealer
beforehand, or check for yourself that the camera components are
working properly.

LCD Displays
LCD displays operate more slowly at low temperatures, and may appear
dark at high temperatures. The display will return to normal at room
temperature.
Batteries
•Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery contacts to remove any
fingerprints and smudges. This is to prevent faulty connections and
corrosion.
•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.
•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 <r> 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, the film advance and auto rewind might
stop midway or not work at all and the <r> icon 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 <6> 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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Contacts

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Quick Start Guide
1Install the batteries.
Refer to the battery
orientation diagram on the
battery chamber cover, and
insert two CR123A lithium
batteries as shown. (p.18)
2Attach 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.
(p.20)
5Load 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. (p.22)
•The film will advance to
the first frame.
6Focus the subject.
Aim the AF points on the
main subject and press the
shutter button halfway to
autofocus. (p.21)
•Under low-light or backlit
conditions, the built-in
flash will pop-up and fire
automatically. (p.78)
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3On the lens, set the
focus mode switch to
<AF>. (p.20) 4Turn the Mode Dial to
<Y> (Full Auto).
Keep pressing the Mode
Dial’s lock button while
turning the dial. (p.28)
7Take the picture.
Press the shutter button
completely to take the
picture. (p.21)
8Unload the film.
At the end of the roll, the
film rewinds automatically.
Open the camera back to
remove the film cartridge.
(p.24)

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Nomenclature
•Reference page numbers are in parentheses.
•The camera controls are indicated as icons in brackets < >.
Built-in flash /
AF-assist beam (p.78/29)
Red-eye reduction lamp /
Self-timer/
Remote control lamp
(p.32/33/76)
AF mode dial (p.15, 38)
Remote control
sensor (p.76)
Hot shoe (p.81)
**Eye Control switch
(p.15, 43, 48)
Shutter button
(p.21)
Grip / Battery
compartment
(p.18)
Flash-sync contact
Dioptric adjustment
knob (p.25)
Strap mount
(p.17)
Lens release
button (p.20)
Body cap (p.20)
<l> Main Dial
(p.16) Mode Dial (p.14)
LCD panel (p.12)
LCD panel
illumination
button (p.74)
Depth-of-field preview
button (p.59)
Film advance
mode lever
(p.15, 33, 73)
Mode Dial lock
release button (p.14)
Lens lock pin
Lens mount
Contacts (p.7)
Mirror (p.75)
Back cover
release lever
(p.22)

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<u> Quick Control Dial (p.16)
Tr ipod socket
<0>
Function button
(p.23, 32, 68, 72,
73, 74, 80)
Eyecup (p.25, 34)
Battery
compartment
cover release
lever (p.18)
Viewfinder eyepiece
<6>Midroll rewind
button (p.24)
Film check
window
<3>AF point
selection button
(p.41, 87)
*Date display panel (p.35)
<Z> Metering
mode button
(p.52)
*<q>button (p.35)
*<6> button (p.36)
*<7> button (p.36)
Quick Control
Dial switch (p.16)
Remote
control
terminal
(p.76)
<w>
AE lock (p.70) /
***FE lock / Custom
Function setting button
(p.84)
<h> AF point selection key
(p.41)
*DATE Model only
** mModel only
*** With an EX-series Speedlite.

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Nomenclature
LCD Panel
<8> Manual focus
AF point mark
<5> Film mark
Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amount
AEB level
Flash exposure compensation amount
Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator
Film transport indicator
Battery level mark
Frame counter (E- A)
Multiple-exposure setting (E- I)
Self-timer operation (O- E)
Remote control operation (R- E)
Aperture value (Q- V)
Red-eye reduction setting (W, E)
Beeper setting (W, E)
AEB amount (Z- C)
DEP points (E, R)
Custom Function setting (W- Y)
**Calibration No. (E- Y)
Shutter speed
(D- K, y)
Depth-of-field AE (r)
ISO film speed (U- F)
Custom Function No. (p- P)
**Calibration (u)
***FE lock (o)
<D> ISO film speed
<L> AEB
<7> Function pointer
<K>Remote control mark
Metering mode
ZEvaluative metering
XPartial metering
CCenter-weighted
averaging metering
<9> Beeper
<F> Red-eye reduction
<a> Flash exposure
compensation
<4> Multiple exposures
<V> Custom Function
** mModel only
*** With an EX-series Speedlite.
• The actual display will show only the applicable items.

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Viewfinder Information
AF points
(Superimposed display
for 7 AF points)
<j> AE lock /
***FE lock
AEB in progress
<M> Flash-ready
***Improper FE lock
warning
Shutter speed (D〜K, y)
***FE lock (o)
Focusing screen
<N> ***High-speed sync
(FP flash)
Aperture value (Q- V)
Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amount
AEB level
Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator
<a> Flash exposure compensation
<m> **Eye Control <n> Focus confirmation
light
**Calibration indicator
(g- Y, h- Y)
Depth-of-field AE indicator
(rE, R)

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Nomenclature
Custom Function Set
2OFF
Full Auto
Mode Dial
lock release button
B
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Mode Dial
•The dial has modes in two zones.
•The dial is locked when it is set to <2>. To release the lock, hold
down the Mode Dial lock release button and turn the dial.
1Basic Zone
Fully automatic mode where the
camera takes care of everything.
Y:Full Auto (p.28)
Basically, all you do is point and
shoot.
Image Zone (p.30)
Fully automatic modes for a
particular subject.
U:Portrait
I:Landscape
O:Close-up
P:Sports
A:Night Portrait
2Creative Zone
Semi-automatic and manual modes
enable you to take control of the
camera to obtain the desired result.
S:Program AE (p.54)
R:Shutter-priority AE (p.56)
E:Aperture-priority AE (p.58)
W:Manual exposure (p.60)
Q:Depth-of-field AE (p.62)
3Custom Function Set
G:Custom Function (p.83)
42:OFF

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AF Mode Dial
ONE SHOT AF (p.39)
AI FOCUS AF (p.40)
AI SERVO AF (p.39)
Eye Control OFF (p.49)
Eye Control ON (p.48)
Calibration (p.43)
Self-timer / Remote control mode
(p.33, 76)
Continuous (p.73)
Single-frame (p.73)
Eye Control Switch (mModel only)
Film Advance Mode Lever

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Conventions Used in this Instructions
• The <l> icon indicates the Main Dial.
•All the operations described in this booklet assume
that the Mode Dial is not set to <2>. Before
proceeding with any operation, turn the Mode Dial to
a picture-taking mode by pressing the lock button
and turning the dial.
• The <u> icon indicates the Quick Control Dial.
• The <i> icon indicates the Quick Control Dial
switch. Operations with the <u> dial assume that
the <i> switch is already set to <1>. Be sure it
is set to <1>.
• The <h> icon indicates the AF point selection key.
•The camera control icons and markings used in this booklet
correspond to the actual icons and markings found on the camera.
•Reference page numbers are in parentheses.
•The ★symbol indicates that the respective feature can be used only in
Creative Zone modes (S, R, E, W, Q).
•In this instruction booklet, a Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 lens is used
for example purposes.
•The procedures explained in this booklet assume that the Custom
Functions are set to the default settings.
•The (0) and (1) icons indicate that the respective function remains
in effect for 4 and 6 sec. respectively after the button is released.
∗This instruction booklet includes Eye Control instructions. Ignore those
instructions if your camera EOS ELAN 7N/33V does not have Eye
Control.

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Before You Start
Attaching the Strap
Pass the end of the strap through
the camera’s strap mount from the
bottom. Then pass it through the
strap’s buckle as shown in the
illustration. Pull the strap to make
sure it does not slip out of the
buckle.
•The eyepiece cover is also
attached to the strap. (p.34)
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This chapter explains a few preliminary steps and basic
camera operations.
Eyepiece cover
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4

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Installing the Batteries
The camera uses two lithium CR123A (or DL123A) batteries.
1Open the battery compartment
cover.
•Slide the release lever as shown by
the arrow and open the cover.
2Install the batteries.
•Make sure the battery contacts (+
and –) are properly oriented as
shown.
•Do not mix old and new batteries.
3Close the battery compartment
cover.
•Press the cover until it snaps shut.
1
2
For places where CR123A (or DL123A) batteries may not be easily available,
take spare batteries with you. Also carry spare batteries for extended shooting
sessions.
∗In the Americas, batteries are not included with the camera.
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Checking the Battery Level
Check the battery level after replacing the batteries and before using the
camera.
•The battery life shown above is based on Canon’s testing conditions
with new batteries.
•Figures in parentheses apply when the Eye Control switch is <1>.
Battery Life (With 24-ex. rolls)
Turn the Mode Dial to a shooting
mode.
•Hold down the dial’s lock release
button while turning the dial.
sThe camera will then turn on and the
LCD panel will display one of the
following battery level mark:
: Battery level OK.
:The battery level is low. Keep
spare batteries handy.
:The batteries will soon be
completely exhausted.
:Replace the batteries.
Temperature 0% Flash Use 50% Flash Use 100% Flash Use
At 20˚C 125 (115) rolls 38 (33) rolls 19 (17) rolls
At –20˚C 70 (65) rolls 20 (19) rolls 10 (9) rolls
•If nothing is displayed on the LCD panel, the batteries may have been
installed incorrectly. Take out the batteries and install correctly.
•If you often press the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period or just
autofocus without taking a picture, the battery life will be affected.
•When not using the camera, set the Mode Dial to <2>.

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Mounting and Detaching a Lens
1Remove the caps.
•Remove the rear lens cap and the
camera body cap.
2Mount 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.
3On the lens, set the focus mode
switch to <AF>.
•If the focus mode switch is set to
<MF>, autofocus will not operate.
4Remove the front lens cap.
Mounting a Lens
Detaching the Lens
5While pressing the lens release
button, turn the lens as shown by
the arrow.
•Turn the lens until it stops, then
detach it.
•Keep the removed caps where you will not lose them.
•<AF> stands for “Auto Focus,” and <MF> stands for “Manual Focus.”
•An EF-S lens cannot be attached to the camera.
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1
2
Red dots
1
3
2