Canon EOS IX 7 User manual

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Instructions

Thank You For Purchasing This Canon Product.
The EOS IX 7/EOS IX Lite is a single-lens reflex camera designed for use with
the Advanced Photo System.
This highly compact camera offers a wide range of functions for all uses, from
simple fully-automatic shooting to advanced photography.
Before you use your camera, be sure to read these instructions with your
camera handy, This will help you better understand and learn how to use its
many functions.
Symbols Used in This Manual
This indicates precautions that can help you avoid problems in shooting.
This indicates helpful information you should remember when you use your
camera
This indicates hints for that will help you use your camera and shoot pictures
more effectivel
The notation (— W) refers to additional pages that contain material related to
the subject you are reading about.
To
prevent
mistakes
or
problems,
be
sure
to
read
the
sections
titled
“Handling
Precautions"
on
pages
8
and
9.
The instructions in this manual assume that you are using your camera with the
EF 22-55mm f/4-5.6 USM lens.
Be sure to keep this manual in a convenient place so you can refer to it
easily.
Before You Use Your Camera
Be sure to take some test shots before you go on that important overseas
trip or honeymoon, so that you will know your camera is working properly.
The EOS-series cameras and EF lenses use an exclusive electronic lens
mount that lets them adjust the focus and exposure settings
automatically. Using lenses made by other manufacturers can cause
either the camera or lens to operate improperly.
Also,
please
note
that
Canon
cannot
assume
responsibility
for
failure
or
other
results
of
using
EOS
cameras
with
other
manufacturers’
products.

Features of the Advanced Photo System
New Film
The new 1X240 cartridge film is contained in a compact cartridge with no
film leader. This does away with the usual troublesome process of
loading/removing film, and instead provides easy drop-in loading that
anyone can handle. You no longer need to open the back of the camera,
pull out the film leader, and align it
with a mark on the camera before
winding, as with 135 (35mm) film.
The cartridge has a data disk that
records information about the film
type, number of shots, and film
sensitivity that the camera reads
automatically. The cartridge also
includes a visual exposure indicator
that shows you whether the cartridge QY
is unexposed, partially exposed,
exposed, or processed.
Midroll Film Change
If you put a partially exposed roll of film in your camera, the camera
automatically advances it to the first unexposed frame so you can start
shooting from there.
+ Some cameras do not have this feature, and so will read a partially
exposed roll as exposed. Make sure other cameras include this feature
before transferring partially exposed rolls of film to them.
Visual exposure indicators
© Unexposed e|
D Partial
$3 Exposed
O Processed

New Camera Size
The Advanced Photo System makes it possible to reduce the overall size
of the cartridge as well as the camera body (in comparison to other Canon
models). Your camera's particularly compact size is made possible by
Canon's down-sizing technology.
New Film Information (IX: Information Exchange)
Advanced Photo System film contains a magnetic data recording area that
records a variety of information about each frame (IX information
recording). IX information includes date, time, title, print type, film
orientation, flash on/off setting, subject brightness, exposure data, and
more. The developers at the photo lab use the IX information to tell what
type of print to use, how to improve print quality, and what information to
display on the print itself.
+ You can select whether to print the date and time on the front and back
of the print, or on the back only.
+ The type of IX information recorded depends on the particular camera
model.
+ The size, style, color, and position of printed characters, as well as
front/back date printing capabilities, depend on the specific photo lab.
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Back-printing

Principal Features of the Advanced Photo System
New Print Formats
Three print formats are available: C (Classic, the same print aspect raito
as 135 print format), H (HDTV or wide-angle) format, and P (Panoramic).
The print format can be changed at anytime.
C format H format P format
Print aspect ratio Print aspect ratio Print aspect
2:3 9:16 ratio 1:3
New Photo Developing and Printing Methods
Your exposed film can be developed and printed at any photo lab
displaying the authorized Advanced Photo System sign. After developing,
you will receive your pictures, an index print that shows all your shots
printed on a single page, and the negatives rolled back up in the cartridge.
Previous 135 (35mm) film came back with the developed film in a negative
sleeve, so that you had to hold negatives up to the light to see which
frames you wanted reprinted. But with the Advanced Photo System, you
simply match the ID number on the back of the print or on the index print
sheet with the ID on the film cartridge, and tell your authorized photo shop
which prints you want.

Contents
Features of the Advanced Photo System
Handling Precautions ..
Quick Start Guide
Nomenclature ..
1. Before You Start (Attaching the Strap]
Loading the Batteries and Checking Battery Level ..
Loading the Batteries
‘Checking the Battery Level
Mounting and Detaching a Lens
Holding the Camera $:
The Shutter Button and Autofocusing ..
Loading the Film
Removing the Film
Checking Film Information
2. Fully Automatic Operation
O Full Auto Mode .......
Changing Print Formats
Automatic Flash
About the AF-Assist Beam
© Using the Red-Eye Reduction Function .
a Portrait Mode i
ïa Landscape Mode
= Close-up Mode
% Sports Mode
"i Night Scene Mode
© Using the Self-Timer ..
Using the Eyepiece Cover
Continuous Shooting
3. Application Mode Operation
Focusing Point Selection
Focusing on Subjects at the Edge of the Frame ..
‘Subjects Difficult for Autofocusing
Metering Methods
P Program AE Mode
Tv Shutter Speed-Priority AE Mode
Av Aperture-Priority AE Mode
M Manual Mode ..
0% Automatic depth of Field AE Mode
% Using Partial Metering with AE Lock
Exposure Compensation

Contents
© Auto Exposure Bracketing
Bulb Exposure ..
Changing Film Speed .
) Switching Off the Electronic In-Focus Tone
Combinations of Shooting Functions
4, Using Flash
Using the Built-In Flash ....
E-TTL Automatic Flash with an EX Series Speedite
Normal Flash Operation ;
High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)
FE Lock ..
5. Using Convenient Advanced Photo System Functions ..
Setting the Date and Time .
ESB Date Frontprinting
(=: Midroll Film Change (MRC) .
w4 Recording Titles
US + English Title List .
Ga Setting the Print Quantity
xi Changing a Title or Print Quantity Setting...
o Fixed Time Printing Mode (FTPM)...
6. Reference
Exposure Indicator is Flashing .
Basic Photography Terms
‘Troubleshooting Guide
Major Accessories (sold separately)
Principal Specifications
Lens Specifications ..
Index sss.

Handling Precautions
Camera Care
(1) This camera is not waterproof, and should not be used in rain or under
water. If water gets into your camera, take it quickly to the nearest
Canon Service Center. Remove any water droplets from the camera's
exterior with a clean, dry cloth. If the camera is exposed to salt air,
wring out a clean, damp cloth, and use it to wipe off the camera.
(2) Be careful not to leave your camera inside an automobile that is
standing in direct sunlight. The interiors of automobiles in this situation
can become hot enough to damage a camera.
(3) If your camera gets foreign matter in its lens or cartridge chamber,
remove it only with a commercially available blower brush. Do not wipe
the camera body or lens with any cleaner containing organic solvents.
If your camera is particularly dirty, contact a Canon Service Center.
(4) If you will not be using your camera for a long period, remove the
batteries from its battery compartment and store it in a cool, dry, well
ventilated location. While storing it, trigger its shutter release from time
to time to make sure it still works.
(5) Avoid storing your camera in a laboratory or other location where
chemicals are used, or the camera may rust or corrode. Also avoid
storing the camera in clothes dressers or similar places.
(6) If you have not used your camera for a long time, inspect it thoroughly
before using it again. After long disuse or before important events such
as overseas travel, you may want to have your camera inspected by
your nearest Canon Service Center, or you may choose to check its
functions yourself.
LCD panel
Your camera includes a number of LCD panels. If a panel becomes dim,
contact your nearest Canon Service Center to have it replaced (this is a
fee service). Note that LCDs respond more slowly in cold conditions, and
can turn black at temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F), but will operate
normally again when returned to room temperature.

Handling Precautions
Lithium Batteries
Your camera will not start to function until you insert two CR2 lithium
batteries. Be sure to check the batteries’ power in the following situations:
(1) After replacing the batteries
(2) When the camera has not been used for a long period
(3) If the shutter release does not operate properly
(4) When shooting in cold conditions
(5) When taking particularly important pictures
* Always wipe the battery contacts free of dirt or fingerprints before
inserting the batteries, or you risk poor contact or corrosion.
* Your camera's batteries have excellent cold-weather characteristics, but
their capacity is nevertheless reduced at temperatures near or below
0 °C (32 °F). When using your camera in cold locations, always carry a
spare set of batteries, and keep the camera in a warm place such as a
pocket.
Low Battery Power
When the low battery indicator (=a flashes in the LCD panel, the camera
will still take pictures at the proper exposure as long as the shutter release
operates. However, because battery capacity is reduced, the automatic
winding and rewinding functions may not operate. Replace the batteries
with a fresh set.
Film Precautions
Avoid exposing the film to the following conditions, which can affect the
film or cartridge:
(1) Near strong magnetic fields, such as motors or transformers
(2) In hot or humid locations

Quick Start Guide
Load the batteries.
Insert two CR2 lithium batteries as
shown on the indicator on the battery
compartment cover (— 18).
Mount the lens.
Align the lens with the red mark on the
camera, and turn it clockwise until you
hear it click into place (— 20).
Set the lens focusing mode switch
to AF (> 20).
Set the Mode Dial to C) (Full Auto)
(> 28).

Quick Start Guide
Load the film (= 24).
Change the print format using the
print format selector lever (— 30).
The image was removed
due
to copyright restrictions
Focus on the subject.
*Place the AF frame over the subject,
then press the shutter button halfway
to focus (— 23).
Shoot the picture.
Press the shutter button all the way to
shoot the picture.
eIn dark or backlit conditions, the flash
fire automatically (— 31).
*Remove the film after shooting the
roll, when the film is finished
rewinding (> 25).

Nomenclature
Focusing point
Built-in flash (— 31,
selector (— 42)
64)/ AF assist beam
emitter (> 31)
Shutter button (— 23) a ee ee
i
Speediites (sold
Electronic
dial
separately),
etc.
* Turn the electronic dial
clockwise (as seen from
above) to increase values,
or counterclockwise to
decrease values.
Film comparment
cover latch (> 24)
Red-eye reduction
lamp (> 32)/Self-
timer
lamp
(>
39)
Flash
button
(> 65)
Strap eyelet
(> 17)
Remote control
terminal
* For Remote
Switch RS-60E3
(sold separately)
(> 92)
Zoom ring
Lens release button (> 21)
Exposure compensation
button (> 56)/Manual
aperture setting button (> 53)
Focusing ring (> 44) Focus mode switch (> 44)

Nomenclature
Viewfinder (> 15) “AE lock button (+ 55)/
FE lock button (with
Canon Speedlite
220EX, 380EX) (— 69)
Eyecup (> 40) —____4
LCD panel (> 14)
> format selector
Mode Dial (> 16)
* Turn the Mode Hever 20}
Dial to select the
functions you Ss =
want to use. Do N =
not set the dial Battery comparment
to
positions
that
cover
(—
18)
have
no
mark.
‘Tripod socket
——y
Film rewind Qs: woen © rune.
button (> 75)/ CD © © FUNC. (Function) button
IX rewrite * Red-eye reduction (+ 32)
button (> 82) Coe Electronic in-focus tone (> 61)
* Auto exposure bracketing (> 57)
MODE button Self-timer button (> 39)
*Title
(>
76)
SELECT
button
* Print quantity setting (> 81) * Date, time (> 72)
+ FTPM (Fixed Time Printing * Language code, title
Mode)
(=
83)
number
(>
76,
78)

LCD Panel
Aperture setting
— Red-eye reduction
Electronic in-focus tone
eat ee lag mat les mere indicator
Auto exposure bracketing
amount
Shutter speed Print quantity
Film speed FTPM status
Frontprinting OFF Film type
FEL display
CLOSE display Focusing point
indicator
Date recording
(frontprinting)
Red-eye
reduction
Print quantity icon
setting Electronic in-focus
Title
setting
sz
tone
icon
Auto
exposure
bracketing icon
Battery check
icon
Film cartridge
status icon
Function setting indicator
FTPM (Fixed Time Manual focusing icon
Printing Mode) status
Self-timer Exposure indicator
Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator
The LCD panel is shown with all indicators displayed, though the actual
display shows only the necessary information at any given time.
14

Nomenclature
Viewfinder Information
Partial metering range mark P print format mask
C print format
Focusing screen mask
Focusing display
AE/FE lock indicator —— — In-focus mark
Flash-ready
FE lock indicator warning Exposure indicator/Red-eye
reduction lamp-on indicator
High-speed sync (FP Focusing point mark
flash) indicator
Shutter speed indicator
FE lock indicator
Aperture setting
The viewfinder is shown with all indicators displayed, though the actual
display shows only the necessary information at any given time.

Nomenclature
Mode Dial
The Mode dial is divided into four zones.
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Fi
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1. O: Full Auto (> 28) You take control of the camera for
In this mode, the camera takes creative effects.
care of everything. P : Program AE (— 46)
* All you do is press the shutter Tv : Shutter speed-priority AE (> 48)
button. Av : Aperture-priority AE (> 50)
* This mode overrides all camera M: Manual exposure (— 52)
buttons and dials, except the : Automatic depth of field AE
shutter button. (> 54)
Function Set
‘Automatic operation suiting the 150 : ISO film speed (> 60)
subject type. Film information check (—» 26)
* All you do is press the shutter DATE : Date and time (> 72)
button. 1x : Title recording (> 76)
: Portrait Mode (— 34) Change title, print quantity
ña : Landscape Mode (— 35) P (> 82)
wt : Close-up Mode (> 36) ® O: Lock (LOCK)
: Sports Mode (—> 37)
Fi: Night Scene Mode (> 38)
*When not using your camera, set the Mode Dial to @ to prevent accidental
operation. The position locks all camera functions.

Before You Start
This section describes how to get your camera
ready to take pictures, and how the shutter button
works.
Attaching the Strap
Pass the end of the strap through the strap
clasp, and pull the strap tight to make sure the
clasp does not come loose. When you carry
the camera with the strap over your shoulder,
make sure the lens faces downward to protect
the lens.
+The eyepiece cover (— 40) is attached to the
strap.
"I

Loading the Batteries and Checking Battery Level
Loading the Batteries
Your camera uses two CR2 lithium batteries.
Open the battery compartment
cover.
*Slide the battery compartment lever
in the direction of the arrow.
Load the batteries.
Load the batteries with their + and —
terminals positioned according to the
indicator on the battery compartment
cover.
*Do not load old and new batteries
together.
Close the battery compartment
cover.
*Turn the Mode Dial to any setting
other than @ to turn the power on.
Qo elf the indicator in the LCD panel flashes after you turn the power on,
the
date
and
time
will
not
be
recorded
on
the
picture.
Always
be
sure
to
set
the date each time you replace the batteries (> 72).

Checking the Battery Level
Check the batteries’ capacity after replacing them, and before you start
shooting.
Turn the Mode Dial to any position
other than @.
*The battery check icon appears in
the LCD panel.
‘4 Battery is in good condition.
‘C4: Battery is getting low. Have
a new battery ready.
-Oa Battery will expire soon.
©- : Replace the battery (— 18).
The shutter will not operate
in this condition.
Battery Capacity
Temperature Without flash | With 50% flash__| All with flash
Normal (20 °C/68 °F) 60 rolls 24 rolis 12 rolls
Low (—10 °C/-4 °F) 30 rolls 14 rolls 7 rolls
e These specifications taken under Canon testing conditions using fresh
batteries, EF 22-55mm f/4-5.6 USM lens, with 25-exposure IX240 film.
e Using the autofocusing function when not shooting, or trial shooting with
no film loaded, uses battery power and reduces shooting capacity.
Al * Batteries are hard to obtain in some locations. Be sure to get spare batteries
before leaving on an overseas trip, or before taking large numbers of
pictures.
+The camera's main battery also functions as the date/time battery.

Mounting and Detaching a Lens
Mounting a Lens
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Remove the dust cap from the lens,
and the body cap from the camera.
Align the lens with the red dot on
the camera and press it into place,
then turn the lens in the direction of
the arrow until you hear it click into
place.
Set the lens focusing mode switch
to AF.
elf the switch is set to MF (or M), the
camera will not focus automatically.
* During autofocusing, do not touch the
rotating portion of the lens.
Remove the lens cap.
e After you remove the dust cap, body
cap, or lens cap, be sure to keep
them where they will not get lost.