Canon SUPER 120 User's Manual
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1. 28 e Press the 56 button until the icon appears on the LCD panel 4 B 35 amp Flash OFF In this mode the flash does not fire regardless of how dark conditions are when the picture is taken Use this mode for sunset shots for places where flash use is prohibited or for available light photography e Press the button until the icon appears on the LCD panel Because a slow shutter speed is used up to 2 O seconds when the flash is set to 1 5 1 5 gt 37 in low light conditions take care to avoid camera shake e If the orange indicator is blinking camera shake warning set the camera on a steady surface or use a tripod 3 36 Changing the Flash Mode EE Flash OFF with Manual Exposure Compensation This camera is provided with an automatic exposure compensation function for backlit shots but you can also use exposure compensation at any time e Press the 56 button until 1 5 or 1 5 appears on the LCD panel gt 6 is also displayed 1 5 Exposure Compensation You can use this setting to prevent your subject being too dark underexposed when the surroundings are extremely bright such as at a ski field or in backlit conditions You can also use this setting to brighten the entire picture 1 5 Exposure Compensation You can use this setting to prevent your subject being too bright overexposed when the surroundings are extremely dark such as on a2. AC 5 shutter release capacity of approx 6000 shots e All data are based on Canon s Standard Test Method Subject 1o change without notice User selectable PERSONA mode Factory settings shown Aulomatic Film advance Default flash Fixed Minimum distance setting i a Lar dot m t Single cartimoius Flash Red eye data shot Do 0 6 2 06 2 fF 0 6 2 T e De os o o 043 0587 3 19 o EEE Eee 0 6 2 e 06 2 SS Slow synchro mode
3. a tripod to hold the camera steady You should also ensure that the subject does not move in the moment after the flash fires Fi Because mode gt 18 can give better results in some situations it is best to take the picture in both Fi mode and GH mode You can also suppress the flash so that only the nighttime background is shot gt 36 e You can also include yourself in the shot by using the self timer or remote control gt 24 44 B 27 4 28 Shooting Against Dark Backgrounds Using Red eye Reduction Effectively When you use the flash to take photos of people in low light conditions their eyes sometimes glow red in the photograph This is referred to as the red eye effect and is caused by the light of the flash being reflected off the retina of the eye In lt mode the red eye reduction lamp lights for approximately 1 second before the flash fires This causes the subject s pupils to contract minimizing the risk of red eye Take the picture from within 2 m 6 6 ft of your subject The red eye reduction lamp has an effective range of 2 meters Attract the subject s attention so that he or she looks at the camera e Red eye reduction is not effective if the subject is not looking directly at the camera The effectiveness of the red eye reduction function varies from person to person e Set the lens to the wide angle position e Raise the ambient light level as much as possib
4. The flash fires for every shot B 30 SPOT Shooting Very Bright or Very Dark Subjects W This mode allows you to i set the focus and exposure for the center of the viewfinder e Take the picture with the central AF frame positioned over the subject e This mode allows you to take a good picture of your subject in shots with strong contrast such as a person illuminated by a spotlight or on a ski slope e The automatic flash and exposure compensation E normally used for backlit subjects are not used in this mode 3 31 PERSONAL Shooting with Customized Mode Functions This mode allows you to select any combination of functions 1 to in the figure below to set and store your own custom mode setting L Seven flash modes gt 33 2 Single shot Continuous shot photography 23 3 AiAF with three point metering single point central AF gt 20 4 Five date imprinting formats including OFF gt 39 E Twenty captions in 4 languages 42 See the page referred to EE for more information on the functions that can be specified 1 Set the dial to PERSONAL and use the buttons inside the switch cover to select the functions Eg To select flash OFF mode with single point central AF use the CD button to select amp and then press the button so that the CI icon appears on the LCD panel 2 When you turn the dial the functions you specified in step 1 are stored in memory Subse
5. and not on the background between them Green Orange Indicators Fl s When you press the shutter button down halfway the indicators light or blink to show whether the camera is ready to shoot lt 2 Green indicator Lit Camera ready to shoot subject in focus Blinking Proximity warning Orange indicator Lit Flash fully charged Blinking Camera shake warning 2 with the flash switched OFF e When the green indicator blinks move away from the ab subject until the indicator stops blinking and press the shutter button down halfway again In some cases the green indicator may light not blink at distances of less than 40 cm 1 3 ft If you then take the picture the subject will be out of focus You should use a tripod or other camera support when the orange indicator blinks 19 CJ Using Single Point Central Focusing The Fa and PERSONAL modes use AiAF 3 point focusing but you can also set the camera to single point central AF GC mode This mode is useful when you are photographing a subject that is at the edge of the frame gt 21 or when you want to focus solely on your subject e B 20 Subject ZON Glass T e Camera Open the switch cover and press the L button The CJ icon appears on the LCD panel e Press the CJ button again to cancel the mode Taking Pictures through a Window e When you are taking pictures through glass hold the camera as close t
6. button 40 43 Nomenclature BD is shorthand for See page W Eyesight adjustment knob Viewfinder gt 10 gt 10 LCD panel 11 Orange indicator 19 Green indicator 19 Zoom buttons Switch cover Strap mount an Best shot dial Battery compartment cover gt 13 Tripod socket Film check window 1 AF is an abbreviation for Auto Focus Best Shot Dial Personal custom settings gt 32 OFF Spot 31 AUTO gt 18 Close up gt 30 Action gt 26 Night gt 27 Portrait 29 9 Viewfinder Frames Close up frame 22 For close up photography compose your shots within these marks Picture frame For normal photography use this frame to compose your shots Close up AF AF frame frame gt 22 Position this frame over your subject About the Eyesight Adjustment Knob Turn the eyesight adjustment knob until you can see the image in the viewfinder clearly 3 10 Nomenclature LCD Panel Manual Exposure compensation Flash ON Flash OFF Red eye reduction Slow synchro Self timer Single point central AF Continuous shooting Baitery level Frame counter Film winding indicator Film loaded indicator E Red eye reduction Date and time imprinting Flash ON Flash OFF Date and time or caption number Slow synchro Manual Exposure compensa
7. spotlit stage You can also use this setting to darken the entire picture Automatic exposure compensation is not performed in 1 5 1 5 The flash does not fire in 1 5 1 5 The effects of exposure compensation may be difficult to see on prints from negative color film 4 37 Changing the Flash Mode Ra eS o 1 no SE 4 Ej Slow synchro with Red eye Reduction This function is useful when you are taking pictures of people against a sunset or nighttime background The combination of slow shutter speed and flash illuminates the subject while still capturing the background not reached by the flash e Press the s button until the icon appears on the LCD panel Because a slow shutter speed up to 2 seconds is O used in 65H always use a tripod to prevent camera shake Take care also to ensure that the subject does not move in the moment after the flash fires Fi e The red eye reduction function operates when the mode is set to OB e Because an automatic flash mode can give better results in some situations it is best to take the picture in both and auto flash 4 38 Imprinting the Date and Time CE E You can imprint the date and time the picture was taken in the lower right corner of the photograph Select the date and time combination The date time combination changes each time you press the DATE button e Take the picture with the desired date
8. Canon SURE SHOT Classic 120 SURE SHOT Classico amo a a f E Instructions G Bedienungsanleitung g Instrucciones PRIMA SUPER 120 PRIMA SUPER 120 CAPTION Mode d mploi E Istruzioni P Instru es o D D o B A Pa LF j 4 E E Handling Precautions 1 This camera is not resistant to water and should not be used outdoors if it is raining or snowing If it is accidentally dropped in water contact an authorized Canon service facility Keep the camera out of salt spray and excessive humidity If used at the beach clean it thoroughly afterward with a dry cloth 2 Store the camera in a cool dry dust free place Be sure to keep the camera out of direct sunlight and away from hot spots such as the trunk or rear window shelf of a car Avoid places where mothballs are used and use a desiccant in excessive humidity 3 Do not attempt to disassemble the camera yourself since there is high voltage circuitry inside 4 The battery may explode or cause burns if disassembled recharged shorted exposed to high temperatures or disposed of in a fire 5 Use a blower brush to remove dust and sand from the lens and inside the camera Do not apply any fluids to the lens or body Take the camera to an authorized a Canon service facility for a more thorough cleaning if necessary 6 Film passing through X ray examinations at an airport may be exposed and ruined even when loaded in the came
9. N button The caption number is displayed on the LCD panel pm r Press the SELECT button Each time you press the SELECT button the imprinting language changes sequentially from E English to F French to D German to ES Spanish e Always use the button push projection on the strap buckle to push the SELECT button gt 7 French captions Spanish captions F 1 JE T AIME Y ES 1 P TEAMO Y F 2 MERCI ES 2 MUCHAS GRACIAS F 3 MEILLEURS VOEUX ES 3 FELIZ NAVIDAD F 4 BON ANNIVERSAIRE ES 4 FELIZ i F 5 BRAVO CUMPLEANOS ES 5 FELICIDADES German captions D 1 ICH LIEBE DICH Y D 2 DANKE SCHON D 3 EIN FROHES FEST D 4 ALLES GUTE D 5 VIELE GRUBE To cancel caption imprinting 46 e Press the DATE button The caption display no longer appears on the LCD panel 4 43 Remote Control Photography A You can use the remote control to release the shutter from up to 5 m 16 4 ft in front of the camera Remote Control RC 5 Transmitter button Baitery holder Battery holder release button Set the camera to 1 remote control mode e Press the S jl button The i icon appears on the LCD panel e If you then press the MH button twice the Vi icon disappears and remote control mode is cancelled Lock the focus gt 21 and then compose your shot Then point the remote control towards the sensor on the camera and press the transmitter button gt The red eye reduction lamp blin
10. ce a second and a 10 second conuntdown is displayed on the LCD panel The shutter is released after about 10 seconds e To cancel the self timer press the O button QO e Do not stand directly in front of the camera when you press the shutter button as this will result in the picture being out of focus Approximately 2 seconds before the shutter is E released the lamp begins to flash more rapidly If the flash and the red eye reduction function are used the lamp stays lit for the last 2 seconds Self timer shots can be taken for the 4 minutes that the icon is displayed e Set the camera on a steady surface or use a tripod e The focus lock function can be used in the same way as in normal photography gt 21 4 24 Removing the Film E The film rewinds automatically when it reaches the end The frame counter counts down as the film rewinds and the frame counter shows O when the film is fully rewound Check that the frame 1 counter shows 0 and the film cartridge icon is blinking Open the back cover e Push the lever down and remove the film To remove the film before you reach the end e Use the small projection on the strap buckle 7 to press the button inside the switch cover e Hold the button down until the P film starts to rewind o Always check that the icon is blinking before you open the back cover If the icon is not blinking use the small pr
11. e lens is initially F set to the wide angle position If the lens is left extended in the telephoto position and is not used for 4 minutes the lens is automatically retracted to wide angle position 4 17 6 Shooting in Auto Mode id oa 7 In this mode the AiAF function ensures that the subject stays in focus even when it is not exactly in the center of the viewfinder The flash also fires automatically in tow light or backlit conditions Set the dial to gt The lens cover opens and the lens and flash are set Set the focus Position the AF frame over your subject and press the shutter button halfway When the subject is in focus the green indicator lights e Keep the shutter button pressed halfway down Compose the shot and take the picture e Press the shutter button down fully Press the shutter button slowly and steadily gt The photograph is taken Shooting in Auto Mode AiAF Smart AF Function Ai Artificial Intelligence AF Auto focus e The AiAF Smart AF function has a wide measuring area and is the latest mechanism for accurate focus adjustment This mechanism was developed based on the analysis of several thousand photographs and on Canon s unique expertise i The camera focuses on the subject even if it is not in the center of the viewfinder or if there is an obstruction in front of it The camera will also focus accurately on two subjects positioned side by side
12. ec at f 15 5 to 2 sec at f 4 5 Telephoto 1 420 sec at f 21 to 2 sec at f 10 9 Exposure Compensation Automatic exposure compensation and 1 5 step manual exposure compensation Best Shot Function Table Specifications Film Speeds ISO 25 3200 set automatically in 1 step increments using DX codes Built in Flash Internal zoom flash fires automatically in low light and backlit conditions ISO 100 Wide angle 0 6 to 4 1 m 2 to 13 5 ft Telephoto 0 6 to 2 4 m 2 to 7 9 fl ISO 400 Wide angle 0 6 to 8 2 m 2 to 26 9 ft Telephoto 0 6 to 4 8 m 2 to 15 8 fi using color negative film Flash Recycling Time Approx 3 seconds with new batteries Flash Mode Selection Using flash mode button 33 Power Supply Two CR2 lithium batteries Number of Shots Approx 24 rolls of 24 exposure film normal temperature with 50 flash use Dimensions W x H x D 115 x 63 x 45 mm 4 5 x 25x18 In Weight Models without captions 250 g 8 8 oz excluding camera batteries Models with captions 255 g 9 0 oz excluding camera batteries CAPTION Automatic Date Automatic built in calendar programmed up to 2029 with automatic correction for leap years Imprinted Data Date in 5 formats including no imprinting and 20 captions Character Types 6 x 7 dot matrix Imprinting Color Orange Remote Control Remote control photography within approx 5 m 16 4 ft using lhe RC 5 Remote Control sold separately Two second shutter release delay
13. ections Introduction Basic Operations Active Operations Advanced Operations and Additional Information When first using the camera be sure to read the instructions from the Introduction Convention The following convention is used in these inslructions O Warnings you should observe when using the camera F Additional information on using the camera 1 Introduction Handling Precautions ce cecereecr eens 2 Table oC one ms ees ss e a a e ees cose 4 Quick Referente t seisein lite cana 6 Attaching the SWap i iisesiisasercririisssss 7 Nomenclature eir o e cre cee eens 8 About the Eyesight Adjustment Knob 10 Holding the Camera 0 0 scenccteernecnens 12 2 Basic Operations 1 Loading the Batteries eee 13 elioading the FUM recs e sa e 14 3 Turing the Power On sscpuee dese 16 4 Checking the Battery Power 16 SPU Sime the ZOOM aes pe teeny i7 8 Shooting in Auto Mode 18 AiAF Smart AF Function csseeseceess 19 Green Orange Indicators ccceceeeeeeeree ences 19 Using Single Point Central Focusing 20 Taking Pictures through a Window 20 Taking Pictures with the Subject Off Center Mete do oi wearcnemadecune 21 Close up Photography ss sapsaoa pasgas seen ee 22 4 51 Continuous Photography eee eee Using the Self timer sy ca ER L 24 Remov
14. ed on my photos is difficult to see A4 Perhaps the background where the date is imprinted is very bright Try to ensure that there is a dark object where the date will appear Similarly avoid having yellowish or white objecis where the date will be imprinted 3 47 Specifications Type Fully automatic 35 mm lens shutter AF camera with built in zoom lens Image Size 24 x 36 mm Lens Canon 38 120 mm f 4 5 10 9 lens Focusing Active passive hybrid dual AiAF Focal Distance Normal 0 6 m 2 0 fl to Close up 0 43 m 1 3 ft to ISO 400 Shutter Combination aperture and program electromagnetically driven shutter Viewfinder Real image zoom viewfinder Eyesight adjustment 3 to O dpt Viewfinder Information Picture frame AF frame Close up frame Close up AF frame Viewfinder Eyepiece Green indicator Combination camera ready indicator and proximity warning Orange indicator Combination flasn ready indicator and camera shake warning Film Loading Automatic Film Advance Fully automatic with mid roll rewind possible Frame Counter Counts up during film advance and counts down during film rewinding Self timer 10 sec delayed shutter release timer with operation displayed on the LCD panel Exposure Control Range AUTO and Flash ON modes Wide angle 1 770 sec at 1 15 5 to 1 38 sec at f 4 5 Telephoto 1 420 sec at f 21 to 1 120 sec at 110 9 Flash OFF and Slow synchro modes up to 4 sec for night mode Wide angle 1 770 s
15. f the of lhe camera when camera when pressing the shutter pressing the shutter button button The camera moved Press the shutter 12 when you pressed button gently the shutter button camera shake The photographs are blurred 3 46 Troubleshooting i Problem H Is displayed on The sell diagnosis Remove the the LCD panel function delected an batteries from the error camera When the H disappears from the LCD display load ihe batteries again The flash is pushed Ensure that you do The flash does not fire back into ihe not press on the camera flash Questions and Answers Q1 Can slide reversal film be used Al Yes except when shooting subjects closer than 0 6 m 2 0 ft in db mode However 35 mm film with the DX marking and a film speed of ISO 25 50 100 200 400 800 or 1600 should be used Q2 What is the film speed ISO number A2 The ISO number indicates the film s sensitivity to light in numerical terms The higher the number the more sensitive the film is to light Film with an ISO number of 400 should be used for normal photography Q3 Can film that does not have the DX marking be used A3 Yes it can However when film with no DX code is loaded the film speed is set to ISO 25 After loading film with no DX marking or a speed of ISO 25 into the camera close the back cover and press the shutter button once or twice CAPTION Q4 The date imprint
16. ing the Film sma its eee 25 Active Operations amp Shooting Moving Objects 26 Ei Shooting Against Dark Backgrounds Weer Using Red eye Reduction Effectively er 28 Shooting Portraits Bh viga tin ee 29 amp Shooting Close up PESE SPOT Shooting Very Bright o or r Very Dark SUDJOCIS S ss ca eee 31 PERSONAL Shooting with Customized Mode FUNCIONS Bie hc ra ce ela eres 32 Advanced Operations Changing the Flash Mode ETT 33 Auto Flash without Red eye Reduction 34 O Auto Flash with Red eye Reduction 35 gt Flash ON seerias asra a oo mimo voc d aD Flash OF Faas sinto renas 36 1 5 1 5 Flash OFF with Manual Exposure Compensalion ayas Eae id i cc AME od 37 O E Slow synchro with Red eye Reduction 38 Imprinting the Date and Time eum 39 Setting the Date and Time um 40 Imprinting Captions CEZD oe 42 i Remote Control Photography Sree Replacing the Remote Control Battery 45 Additional Information Troubleshooting s str aii ed 46 Questions and ANSWETS oaea oie 47 Specifications z spaccati rinii Aep 48 Please note that these instructions are for both the model with the caption function amd model without caption function Information relevant only to the model with the caplion function is marked with the symbol The separately sold Remote Control RC 5 is available for use with the model only Te y 4 5 Quic
17. k Reference m For further details refer to the page seasg gt E i Load the batteries R 1 gt 13 gt Load the film gt 14 Set the dial to gt 18 mb The lens cover opens and the lens and flash are set Press the zoom buttons to set the subject size gt 17 Compose the shot and take the picture 18 AF frame pt So that you do not drop your camera attach the strap provided before you use the camera 1 Attach the strap as shown in steps and About the Projections on the Strap Buckle Battery cover open close projection large projection Use this projection to open and close the battery cover gt 13 Move along the a Button push projection small projection Use this projection to push the small buttons inside the switch cover 8 Nomenclature Red eye reduction Self timer lamp gt 24 28 Light metering window Viewfinder window Shutter button 512 18 AF emitter sensor Remote control Lens Back cover sensor 44 release lever 14 eee Switch Cover Interior 2 fee Flash mode button gt 33 S C Wi E T Self timer Remote Control i Ey Continuous Shooting button gt 23 24 44 LI SD Single point central AF button gt 20 E Mid roll rewind button 25 DATE CR TT DATE button gt 39 LAI C_ 5 CAPTION button 42 SET button 40 SELECT
18. king the Battery Power Check that the Em icon appears on the LCD panel when you switch the camera on Emb on The battery is fully charged E on Prepare new batteries blinking Fit the new batteries gt 13 Two new batteries will generally provide enough charge to shoot approx 24 rolls of 24 exposure film based on Canon s Standard Test Method at normal temperatures and with 50 flash use At low temperatures 10 C the battery life is approximately one third of the normal figure If you are travelling or plan to take a lot of pictures E take a supply of spare batteries The correct batteries may be difficult to obtain at your destination s When you take consecutive shots using the flash the battery power may drop off temporarily and prevent the LCD panel from displaying information correctly If this occurs switch the camera off and wait a few minutes before switching it back on again B 16 5 Using the Zoom J You can use the zoom buttons to change the size of your subject mr ZA Wii Wide angle 4 Telephoto 38 mm 120 mm Use this setting for large Use this setting for shots scale images such as where you want to zoom in scenery and group photos on your subject such as portraits Press the zoom buttons Press the right button to zoom in and the left button to zoom out Do not touch the lens barrel while the lens is 4D zooming When you switch the camera on th
19. ks once a second or remains lit when red eye reduction is used and a countdown is displayed on the LCD panel to show that the camera has received the signal from the remote control gt The shutter is released approximately 2 seconds later gt Take the picture Transmitter button Sensor B 44 Remote Control Photography Replacing the Remote Control Battery Replace the battery when the shutter no longer releases if you press the transmitter button Battery 1 CR 2032 3V lithium battery Pa Pull out the battery holder Use a pen or other pointed implement to push in the release button as you slide the battery holder out the holder and fit the holder back into the remote control e Ensure that the and terminals are positioned correctly 2 Load a new battery into Remote control photography may not be possible if KD the remote control sensor on the camera is exposed to sunlight or strong fluorescent light In such situations use the self timer to take the picture or move the camera to another location The camera s remote control function may not operate correctly if the camera is close to a fluorescent light during signal reception If this occurs move the camera away from the fluorescent light Remote control shots can be taken for the 4 minutes El that the Vi icon is displayed Set the camera on a steady surface or use a tripod The focus lock function can be u
20. le ED Shooting Portraits E a Sa I The camera ye i x 7 automatically zooms in to a frame the upper part of the subject s body and fires the flash for every shot to produce highlighis in the subject s eyes aD e Because the red eye reduction lamp lights before the Si picture is taken there is a 1 second delay before the S shutter releases Keep the shutter button held down until you hear the sound of the film winding on Fl e The camera automatically zooms in at distances of 1 to 3 m from the subject You can also adjust the zoom setting after automatic zooming is finished 4 29 Shooting Close up This mode is useful for taking close up shots of subjects such as flowers and plants e The telephoto zoom setting can be used to zoom in closer to the subject elf you are shooting at less than 1 m 3 3 ft from the subject take the picture as directed in Close up Photography gt 22 Distances for Close up Photography using negative color film File Speed Wide angle Telephoto 38 mm 120 mm ISO 100 045m15ft 0 58 m 1 9 ft ISO 400 0 43 m 1 4 ft 0 55 m 1 8 ft Q f the green indicator blinks move away from the subject until the indicator stops blinking 19 Note that no exposure compensation is performed when you take pictures from 0 6 m 2 ft or less using slide film E Pictures can be taken at any distance between the close up distance and infinity
21. o the glass as possible 20 cm 8 in or less and shoot at an angle to the glass if you are too far from the glass the camera may focus on the surface of the glass rather than on the subject Taking Pictures with the Subject Off Center Focus Lock While AiAF can be used for shots of this type single point central AF is recommended 20 Set the focus Position the AF frame over your subject and press the shutter button down halfway When the subject is in focus the green indicator lights Keep the shutter button pressed halfway down Compose the shot and take the picture e Compose the shot e Press the shutter button down fully e Press the shutter button slowly and steadily The photograph is taken O e Take care that the distance from the camera to the subject does not change If the distance does change lock the focus again When you are shooting in remote control Fil mode the focus remains locked for approximately 4 minutes after you lock the focus in step 1 even if you release the shutter button This gives you time to set the focus beforehand compose the shot and then take the picture You cannot lock the focus in amp 2 Close up Photography When you are shooting at distances of 1 m 3 3 ft or less the area visible through the viewfinder does not match the area actually included in the shot The area above the close up frame markings will not be included in the photogra
22. ojection 7 to press the D you shoot more than the stipulated number of exposures on a roll of film the final shot may be lost during developing and processing or the date and time may not be imprinted on the final shot B 25 amp Shooting Moving Objects This mode selects servo auto focus which keeps moving objects in focus and the continuous photography function e With the shutter button held down halfway keep the AF frame D positioned over the moving object When you are ready to shoot press the shutter button down fully e You can take continuous shots by holding down the shutter button in low light or backlit conditions the flash fires Fil automatically e To avoid missing photo opportunities the red eye reduction function does not operate e The green and orange indicators do not light s The camera continues to adjust the focus for 40 seconds while the shutter button is held down halfway 4 26 Rj Shooting Against Dark Backgrounds E The combination of slow shutter speed up to 4 seconds and flash illuminates the subject while still capturing the background Because the red eye reduction lamp lights before the Q picture is taken there is a 1 second delay before the shutter releases Keep the shutter button held down until you hear the sound of the film winding on e No camera shake warning is given Because of the slow shutter speeds up to 4 seconds you must use
23. ph For pictures taken at distances of 1 m 3 3 ft or less follow the steps below using the close up frame Close up frame markings Set the focus indicating the areas not 1 e Position the close up AF prorograpnan frame over your subject and press the shutter button down halfway Check that the green indicator lights Keep the shutter button pressed halfway down Compose the shot and take the picture e Compose the shot so that the subject is below and to the left of the close up frame and then take the picture e Do not change the distance from the camera to the subject Area visible in the viewfinder that is not photographed Area actually photographed inside dotted line 4 22 Continuous Photography This camera can take continuous shois Press the amp button inside the switch cover Press the button until the Gy icon appears on the LCD panel e The camera will then take pictures continuously for as long as the shutter button is held down B 23 Using the Self timer The self timer function allows you to take a picture when you are some distance from the camera Set the camera to self timer mode e Press the ME button gt The icon appears on the LCD panel e If you then press the MH button twice the disappears and self timer mode is cancelled Compose the picture and press the shutter button gt The red eye reduction lamp flashes on
24. quently you can take pictures using those functions simply by setting the dial to PERSONAL FA Scan be set but the setting is not stored When you replace the batteries the date display reverts to blinking All other settings are retained The selected caption and the language used are stored but imprinting is set to OFF after the shot is taken B 32 5 Changing the Flash Mode You can cause the flash to fire for every shot or suppress flash operation completely to suit the subject or location Select the flash mode The flash mode changes each time you press the 56 button Auto flash without red eye reduction When vou set the flash to an automatic mode so thal ihe flash fires automatically the icon appears when you press the shutter button halhway 5 Auto flash with red eye reduotion 4 Flash ON G Flash OFF amp 15 Flash OFF with 1 5 EV manual exposure compensation A 1 5 Flash OFF with 1 5 EV manual exposure compensation A 4 Fy Slow synechro with red eye reduction m cannot be set in lt mode e When you turn the best shot dial the flash mode Gl reverts to the mode designated for the selected mode function B 33 Auto Flash without Red eye Reduction Use this mode to take pictures of subjects other than people or to photograph people without using the red eye reduction lamp so that the shutter releases immediately In low ligh
25. ra Request a different method of inspection to avoid damage 7 Color reproduction may be adversely affected if the film is left in the camera for a long time Always develop exposed film promptly If you use the flash continuously 30 times or more while no film is in the camera the camera may stop to prevent the flash unit from overheating If this happens turn the camera off and wait a few minutes before turning it back on again 3 2 Handling Precautions Thc a a uras 8 BEY Eno e E ET DER i i a e MG doca This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference
26. rminals are positioned correctly Replace the battery cover Fit the battery cover back in the camera so that the dot on the cover near CLOSE is aligned with the dot on the camera Then turn 2 the cover to the right 2 The was icon appears on the LCD panel gt The date display on the LCD panel shows blinking Set the date and time gt 40 41 2 Loading the Film 22 30 Open the back cover e Push the lever down n 2 Load the film Position the film correctly between the film guides Pull the film out to the film leader position indicator Make sure that there is no slack in the film when you pull it out 14 Loading the Film RR SS o TT era Close the back cover The film is loaded and 1 appears on the frame counter lf the frame counter shows a blinking O the film did not load correctly Load the film again E e Use only film that carries the DX mark The camera will automatically detect and set the film speed A film speed of ISO 400 is recommended 3 15 3 Turning the Power On Set the dial to a setting other than OFF The lens cover opens and the flash is set The lens is initially set to the wide angle position 4h Do not press on the lens or the flash Pushing the flash unit in when you take a picture sets the flash mode to OFF Take care not to inadvertently push the flash in 4 Chec
27. sed in the same way as in normal photography gt 21 3 45 na Troubleshooting In case of problems check the table below before taking your camera to be repaired Problem j Cause Remedy Page The battery level The battery charge Replace the 13 indicator E has run out batleries blinks The battery level No batteries are Install lhe batteries 13 indicator Wamp is loaded not displayed The batteries are Reinsert the 13 installed with the wrong polarities The batteries have Replace the 13 completely run out batteries batteries correctly of charge Ss SSS ee The shutter does nol The best shot dial is Set the best shol 18 release set to OFF dial to the appropriate setting The batteries have Replace lhe 13 run out of charge batteries The film is not Load a new film 14 loaded correctly A rewound used Remove the film and 25 film has been load a new one loaded The shutter releases only after the red eye reduction lamp is lit for aboul 1 second e Hold lhe shutter 28 button down until lhe shutter releases Change the flash mode The AF emitter Ensure that the AF sensor was obscured emitter sensor is not when the shutter was obscured by your released hair fingers etc In self timer eMake sure that you 24 photography you do not stand directly stood directly in front in front o
28. t or backlit conditions the flash fires automatically when you press the shutter button E DT A Set the flash to O KA e Press the button until the SS SEER area shown in the figure L1 is blank the flash mode is set to auto flash without red eye reduction O f the flash is going to fire the appears when you press the shutter button down halfway Effective Flash Range using negative color film Film speed Wide angle Telephoto ISO 100 0 6 to 4 1m 06 to 2 4m 2 to 13 5 ft 2 to 7 9 ft ISO 200 0 6 to 5 8 m 0 6 to 3 4 m 2 to 19 0 ft 2 to 11 2 ft ISO 400 0 6 to 8 2 m 0 6 to 4 8 m 2 to 26 9 ft 2 to 15 6 ft E In and SPOT modes you can select whether the auto flash when you switch the camera on is with or without red eye reduction Set the camera to the desired flash and then switch the camera OFF 4 34 Changing the Bich wee Gr air Ge cmo 5 Auto Flash with Red eye Reduction Use this mode to reduce the red eye effect when you are taking pictures of people in low light conditions When you press the shutter button the red eye reduction lamp lights and then the flash fires e Press the 59 button until the icon appears on the LCD panel 5 Flash ON In this mode the flash fires regardless of the light conditions when the picture is taken Use this setting for fill in flash in daylight or to soften the outline of your subject os s R E
29. t the setting gt The selected setting blinking colon changes sequentially from hour to minute to second Set the time 6 Press the SET button to set the time e f you press the SELECT button and the colon does not blink time setting is complete E If you replace the batteries the date and time display on the LCD panel reverts to three blinking dashes no date or time imprinting When this occurs perform steps 2 3 5 and 6 to set the date and time Holding the button down for 2 seconds or more causes the setting to change continuously If you press the SET button when the colon is blinking the seconds display is set to zero 4 41 imprinting Captions EEE Selecting the Caption Caption No Press the CAPTION button The caption number changes each time you press the CAPTION button e Take the picture with the desired caption number displayed Language CAPTION DATE E 1 ba LOVE YOU Y E 2 ANA YOU E 3 A te GREETING E 4 ai BIRTHDAY E 5 CONGRATULATIONS Q Use 12 24 or 36 exposure film that bears the DX marking If you use film with other numbers of exposures it may not be possible to imprint the date or caption on the final shots E To imprint a caption only press the DATE button until appears as the date display and then select the caption 4 42 Imprinting Captions o mts E Press the CAPTIO
30. time combination displayed 99 i224 e lt Year Month Day gt i224 99 lt Month Day Year gt 24 i299 DATE 4 lt Day Month Year gt C4 16 45 ws lt Day Hour Minute gt No data imprinted ae Date time imprinted here 3 39 Setting the Date and Time TE When you replace the battery or travel abroad use the procedure below to set or adjust the date and time settings e Always use the button push projection on the strap buckle to push the SELECT and SET buttons 7 Setting the Date F Display the date only g tj g 99 1 s Press the DATE button to DATE display the date only o e Refer to the next page to vare Com set the time CAPTION OO 0 SELECT SET Select the date setting e Press the SELECT button to select the setting gt The selected setting DATEC blinking numbers vm a changes sequentially from year to month to day Set the date Press the SET button to set the date Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set DATE gt all the date settings elf you press the SELECT button and none of the date mo LO ees SELECT SETA a settings blink date setting el is complete B 40 Setting the Date and Time a Setting the Time Display the date and A time e Press the DATE button to display the date and time e You cannot set the date when the date and time are both displayed Select the time setting e Press the SELECT button to selec
31. tion Frame counter Film winding indicator Continuous shooting Film loaded indicator Normally only the required information is displayed Holding the Camera OO To ensure a clear sharp picture hold the camera firmly so that it does not move when you take a picture PRA e Hold the camera with both hands and brace your elbows lightly against your body e Rest the camera against your forehead look through the viewfinder and then slowly and gently press the shutter button e When you hold the camera take care to keep your hair your fingers and the strap away from the lens AF emitter sensor light metering window and flash e Take care not to push in the flash as this switches the flash mode to OFF Light metering Dust or soiling on the AF window Flash emitter sensor causes focusing difficulties Wipe soiled areas clean before taking pictures Hold the camera still until you hear the sound of the film winding on indicating that the camera has finished taking the picture Lens 3 12 1 Loading the Batteries 0 E Applicable Battery Two CR2 batteries Remove the battery cover s Always use the battery cover open close projection the large projection on the strap buckle to open and close the battery cover Fit the large projection into the slot in the battery cover and turn it to the left Load the new batteries e Load 2 new batteries ensuring that the and te
32. to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 1 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of the Industry Canada Cet appareil num rique respecte les limites de bruits radio lectriques applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le mat riel brouilleur Appareils Num riques NMB 003 dict e par l Industrie Canada C The C Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community EC For German speaking users This product is intended for use in residential commercial and light industry environment 3 3 Po Thank you for purchasing this Canon product Before taking pictures please read these instructions carefully for a thorough understanding of how the camera operates Table of Contents These instructions are divided into five s
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