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        Canon EOS Rebel X/XS Instruction Manual
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1.      Level Multiple exposure   Exposure Indicator Number  Exposure Level Sound Seyot Indicator  Compensation Film Setting Completed  Indicator Indicator  Exposure Level Scale Fimloaded Mark  Film Rewind Completed  Exposure Level Mark Indicates Whether or Indicator  S Red eye Reduction Not Film is Loaded Sell timer Operation  Lamp on Indicator  Indicator    fi  Count down   Viewfinder Internal Information Display    The following items are all indicated in the figure below                Matte Screen  3   Partial Metering Mark  Exposure Indicator  Exposure   Center AF Frame Compensation    Level Indicator  Exposure Level    Wide AF Frame     Metered Manual Scale  Exposure Indicator  Exposure Level  Mark  AE Lock Indicator        S Red eye Reduction  Lamp on Indicator       S Red eye Reduction Indicator  infocus Lamp 1     When using autofocus  lamp lights when   focussing is completed  If focussing is not   possible the lamp biinks at a rate of twice per   ficator J second  When using manual focus  the lamp  Value Indicat                 Valve eee lights when focussing is completed  but   remains off until focussing is completed   9    Flash Indicator        Shutter Speed Indicator           Command Diz    The settings on the command dial are situated around the  8 lock  OFF   position     V     CREATIVE ZONE  FUNCTION E  SETTING LOCK  OFF  POSI   ZONE   TION   The camera will not  operate when the dial  is set to this position            IMAGE ZONE  IMAGE ZONE SEE AINE ZONE  
2.    Engissh Edition  INSTRUCTIONS    Thank you for selecting this Canon product   Itis important to read these instructions carefully before using your  camera  The instructions consist of the following four sections     1  PREPARATIONS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS  An explanation of the preparations you should carry out  before beginning to take photographs     1  TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS  An explanation of the basic ways of taking photographs           TAKING DIFFERENT KINDS OF SHOTS     An explanation of different ways of taking photographs using  the camera s various functions           OTHER INFORMATION       explanation of the basic needs for photography and an  introduction to some of the accessories that are available   After reading the instructions on how to use your camera  you will  lind the information in this section useful to refer back to once you  bogin using the camera        Main Features  1  This is the   SLR  camera  2  A wide autofo  ap  3  A simple dial  tograph                  Your now EOS camera can be used with any Canon EF lens   Theso instructions include an explanation of how to attach EF  lenses       Tho       symbol in this instruction book indicates useful hints  when using the camera  The    symbol indicates situations  where care should be taken to avoid possible problems       This instruction manual is for use with both the Rebel X S and  the Rebel X  However  instructions marked with an 6         applicable only to the Rebel X S model  with built in 
3.   Aperture pririty AE  changed  the shutter  The 30   shutter          background is   speed may light up   speed blinks  underexposed        Checking the shutter speed and aperture value when using the flash       Shooting mode    Shutter speed    Aperture value       Automatically set to    Flash aperture value automatically set          Av   Aperture priority AE     1 90 sec  according  to the set aperture  value and existing  lighting        M   Manual        Manually set to any  desired shutter   speed of 1 90 sec   or slower                 Pr Pe ap    0 sec sonia 10 existing lighting and TTL pro   Manually set to any       desired shutter Aperture value automatically set according to    Shutter priority AE    speed of 1 90 sec    the set shutter speed and existing lighting    or slower            Automatically set  between 30  and    Manually set to any desired aperture value        7  Ifthe shutter speed is set to a value faster that 1 90 sec   the camera will automatically lower it to 1 90 sec        Partial Metering    In some situations there is a sharp contrast between the main subject  and the background  such as a shot of a spot lit stage  Depending on the  composition  there is a danger of the shot being over  or underexposed   To ensure good results in this type of situation  switch to the partial    metering setting     The image was removed due  to copyright restrictions          The image was removed due    to copyright restrictions       A    N    3      g
4.   numbers of photographs   12    How to Attach and Remove Lenses    Lens Attachment         Remove the rear lens cap by turning  it in the direction of the arrow             Align the red marks on the lens and  camera  and turn the lens in the  direction of the arrow until it clicks           3  Set the focus mode switch on the  lens to AF     If the switch is set to M  the autofocus  can not be used     When using the autofocus  do not  touch the rotating part of the lens     4  Remove the front lens cap              Removing the Lens    To remove the lens  turn the lens in  the direction of the arrow on the lens  while pressing the lens release button  until it stops           13    14    Shutter Button and Autofocus    The EOS shutter button has two stages  The first stage is reached by  pressing lightly on the shutter button  and the second stage by pressing  the button down completely  The shutter button operates as follows        Pressing the shutter button halfway  a   This initiates autofocussing  One shot  1 or Servo  and  once whatever you are           shooting  the subject  is in focus           short intermittent beeping sound is   oma emitted and a green light in the  viewfinder  the focus lamp  lights up   At the same time  the shutter speed  and aperture combination  the expo   sure  is set  The values are dis   played on the LCD panel and in the  viewfinder        Pressing the shutter button down  completely   a   The shutter is released  the photo      graph
5.  0 5                                IV  OTHER INFORMATION    Grip GR 80TP    The grip GR 80TP  which has a hand  strap attached to it  greatly increases  the size of grip making the camera  easier to hold  The grip is also  equipped with a simple tripod for micro  photography and self timer shots     Camera Case EH8 L  LL     The special camera case can hold the  camera with the lens left on  ensuring  that your camera is well protected    Casel  EF 35 80 mm f 4 5 6 11  EF 35 105 mm 1 4 5 5 6 USM  Case LL  EF 28 80 mm 1 3 5 5 6      USM   EF 80 200 mm f 4 5 5 6 USM       Dioptric Adjustment Lenses    The dioptric adjustment lenses E allow  near or long sighted people to take  photographs without having to use  their eyeglasses  While the camera  itself has a    1 diopter  there are 10  interchangeable correction lenses  available  Select the correct one for  yourself by trying it out on the viewfind   er      The numerical values printed on the diop   tric lenses indicate the dioptric value when  attached to the camera  This number  does not indicate the dioptric value of the  dioptric adjustment lens itself     57    58    Camera Care    Cleaning    Keep your camera in top condition by following these suggestions for  periodic cleaning  See the precautions on page 4 for other important  information   1  Cleaning the lens surface     Blow off dust with a blower brush and gently wipe the lens surface with  a piece of lens cleaning paper moistened with lens cleaner  Clean in a 
6.  1  Set the Speedlite 200E s main  Switch to The ready lamp lights   up when flash charging is complet   ed                The viewlinder s         indicator also  lights up when flash charging is  completed     2  Compose the picture and press the  shutter button to take the picture     For flash pictures  do not press the  shutter button completely until the  flash unit s ready lamp lights up       For details  refer to the instructions provided  with the Speedlite 200E     Exposure Compensation    Deliberately changing the exposure when taking a photograph is called  exposure compensation  The compensation range is up to    2 steps in    half step increments                    If the command dial is set to the  image zone  the exposure com   pensation will be canceled     1  Set the command dial to the cre   ative zone     2  Press the shutter button halfway to  focus on the subject     The shutter speed and aperture will be  indicated on the LCD panel and in the  viewfinder        3  While pressing the exposure com   pensation button  turn the electronic  input dial until the exposure level  mark is set to the desired exposure  compensation amount     72 1 9 1 2         gt               will increase the exposure level         will reduce it      To cancel exposure compensation  set  the exposure level mark on the expo   sure level mark scale to 9     4  Take the photograph     41    Ill  TAKING DIFFERENT KINDS OF SHOTS       When using a shutter speed of 1 125 sec   and 
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8.  amp    Sports  see page 24    Program AE  see page 25   Y   Close up  see page 23         Shutter priority AE      see page 27          Landscape  see page 22        Aperture priority AE  see page 29        Portrait  see page 21  M   Manual Exposure  see page 31   O   Full Automatic  see page 17  199   Automatic Depth of field AE    see page 33      Lock  OFF  FUNCTION ZONE      4  Sound Mode  see page 48         Manual ISO Speed         page 47         To Rewind Film before End of Roll   see page 49     A    When the camera is not in use  please set the command dial to       When the camera is  placed in a bag  this prevents the possibility of objects hitting the shutter button  continu   ally activating the shutter and draining the battery     10        PREPARATIONS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS    An explanation of preparations which must be carried out before taking  photographs and of the operation of the shutter button     Attaching the Strap    Thread the ends of the neckstrap  through the inside of the strap fixture as  shown  Before using  tug the strap to  ensure that it is firmly secured to the fix   ture        Battery Loading and Checking Battery Level    Battery Loading  The camera uses two lithium batteries  CR123A DL123A         1  Slide the battery cover latch in the  direction indicated so that the bat   tery cover opens           2  Insert the batteries with the   and      terminals pointing in the correct  direction as indicated on the battery  Cover     3  Clos
9.  button to raise the  flash     Push the flash gently down to retract     2  Press the shutter button halfway to  focus on the subject     3  Check that the 4 symbol in the  viewfinder is on before taking the  photograph        35       36    TAKING DIFFERENT KINDS OF SHOTS    A    if the built in flash is used when a lens hood is attached  the hood can cause shading of  the flash light  The lens hood must be removed before using the built in flash        external flash cannot be used together with the built in flash    The built in flash cannot be used when a special flash or the accessory shoe cover is  attached to the accessory shoe    When using an external flash  push the built in flash down to retract     Setting the Red eye Reduction Function    When the red eye reduction function is set when taking flash shots in  conditions where red eye is likely  the red eye reduction lamp lights up to  reduce the chances of the phenomena from occurring     1  When the flash is raised  press the  flash button  the red eye reduction  mode button  one more time      The LCD panel will display the     mark to indicate that the red eye  reduclion has been set     2  To switch the red eye reduction  function off  press the flash button  one more time      The    mark on the LCD panel will  go out  indicating that the red eye  reduction function has been switchec  off     If the red eye reduction function is cancelled in the creative zone  the red eve reduction  function set in the image
10.  of shutter speed and aper   ture value is suitable by verifying the exposure level mark on the expo   sure level scale                 1  Set the command dial to M     2  Turn the electronic input dial to set  the desired shutter speed     3  While pressing the manual aperture  setting button  turn the electronic  input dial to set the desired aperture  value     4  Press the shutter button halfway to  focus on the subject     The shutter speed and aperture will be  indicated on the LCD panel and in the  viewfinder     56 7       31    32          TAKING DIFFERENT KINDS OF SHOTS       Correct    exposure    Overexposure    Underexposure       4   v          5  Adjust the exposure according to  the exposure level mark   Correct exposure  This is the metered  standard which will set the exposure   Overexposure  Select a faster shutter  speed or adjust the aperture until correct  exposure is obtained   Underexposure  Select a slower shutter  speed or adjust the aperture until correct  exposure is obtained     6  When correct exposure is obtained   take the photograph     Depth of field AE Settings              The image was removed due  1o copyright restrictions                         This setting allows you to take photographs  automatically with everything from the fore   ground to background in sharp focus  such  as a souvenir photograph where you want  both the group in the foreground and the  background to be in focus    Everything will be placed in focus from the  subjec
11.  page 49                   LCD Panel  see page 9                   Command Dial  S Flash Button  see page 10      see page 35     S Red eye Reduction Mode    Button  see page 19       Strap Fixture       see page 11   Electronic Input Dial    Shutter Button            see page 14       Back Cover  Latch   see page 15   Grip   Battery     Lens Release Button  Housing  see page 13      see page 11           Focus Mode Switch       5 AF Auxiliary Light Emiter    see page 13    see page 18       Zoom Ring  S Red eye Reduction Lamp  APS   see page 19    Manual Focussing Ring     see page 52     Nomenclature    Viewfinder  see page 9                Port Meta 1   see page 39       Exposure  Compensation  Eye Cup           Button     see page 41     pau Manual Aperture   Setting Button     see page 31        Film Check Window     Back Cover       Tripod Socket    Remote Control  Grip Extension Socket Jack   see page 56     For connection  to the optional    Remote Switch  Battery Cover Latch                     RS 60E3      see page 11     Nomenclature    External LCD Panel    The following items are all indicated in the figure below     Aperture Setling Calculated Value       Multiple exposure Operation Indicator             Shutter Speed Setting  Indicates ISO Film  Speed Calculated  Value   Metered Manual  Exposure Indicator   Battery Indicator   Indicates Battery    S Red eye Reduction Indicator     Sound Setting    Self timer Indicator    Number of Remaining  Frames of Film     
12.  spiral motion from the center outwards     Cleaning mirror and focusing screen     Use a blower brush reserved for this purpose only  If more clean   ing is necessary do not attempt to do it yourself  Take the camera to  an authorized Canon service facility     Cleaning the film chamber     Use a blower brush to remove accumulated film dust particles that  might scratch the film  Be careful not to touch the shutter curtain     Cleaning the film pressure plate and film guide rails     Lightly wipe the surface with a piece of lens cleaning paper moistened  with lens cleaning fluid  Be careful not to touch the shutter curtain     Use of aerosol spray dust removers is not recommended     N           gt     Liquid Crystal Display Battery Notes    1 LCD Information   The LCD panel uses liquid crystal to show exposure information  After  about five years  the display may become difficult to read  If this  occurs  have it replaced at an authorized Canon service facility   Replacement is at the owner s expense    Liquid crystal may also respond relatively slowly in temperatures below  0     It may also darken in temperatures of around 60  C  The LCD  panel will return when the temperature returns to normal     2  When bc Indicator Appears in LCD Panel  There are two situations in which the bc indicator will appear in  the LCD panel   1  when the batteries are nearly exhausted or  2   when the camera s self test process detects an internal malfunc   tion  If the 5c indicator appears  
13.  taken and the film winds on           frame                 If the camera moves at the same moment as the shutter is released  this is called camera  shake and can result in blurring of the entire photograph  In order to obtain sharp pho   tographs  please take care of the following two points        Avoid moving the camera while taking a photograph    Always hold the shutter button at the half way point before taking photographs     Loading and Removing Film    How to Load Film    When a film is loaded  it is wound completely to the end  Then as each    photograph is taken  the film rewinds frame by frame  The number of  photographs remaining out of the total on the roll of film is continually dis   played        The film has a DX code attached to     E gt  allowing the film speed to be set auto    a5 matically       If your film has no DX code on it  the film  speed must be set manually  Please read  the section  Changing the Film Speed  Setting    on page 47        1  Release the command dial lock by  setting to any position other than  8      2  Open the back cover by raising the  back cover latch     3  Insert the film as shown in the pic   ture  placing one end in first                    The shutter curtain is an extremely high preci   sion mechanism and must never be touched   When loading film  be careful not to allow  your fingers or the tip of the film to come in  contact with the shutter curtain  as this can  cause damage                          15    1  PREPARA
14.  up when you set the command dial to       press the flash gently  down until it retracts before shooting  You will not be able to take the picture as you  see it if the flash is left on    lf the shutter speed indicator blinks  there is    danger of camera shake  so be sure to  hold the camera steady and take care how you press the shutter button  Otherwise we  recommend using a tripod   Even when using a tripod  however  it is still possible for  the shutter speed to blink if there is a danger of camera shake      22    Taking Photographs in Close up Mode        Use the macro function built in to your  lens for close up photography when  you want to take photographs of plants    The image was removed due and insects in maximum magnification   to copyright restrictions Sif the subject is dark or back lit by  the  built in flash will fire automatically     Set the command dial to  amp            Take your photograph from as close to the subject as your lens permits    When using a zoom lens  you can achieve a higher level of magnification in your photo   graph by setting the lens to telephoto    For full scale macro photography  we recommend our optional macro lenses and ML 3  macro ring light    S If 4 blinks in the viewfinder  attach an external flash unit and use flash when taking the  picture     23    Taking Photographs in Sports Mode    amp       Please use this setting when you wish   to freeze fast moving subjects  such as   sports activities and events    The image w
15.  zone will also be cancelled        Taking Night time Shots of People    When taking shots of sunsets or night   time shots of people against a back   ground  set the command dial to Av  The image was removed due  Aperture priority AE   When taking   to copyright restrictions flash pictures with the aperture value  on a lower setting  the flash illuminates  the subjects  while the background is  also captured clearly because of the  Slow shutter speed  This is called Slow  Syncro Photography        5 With the Rebel X  the same type of flash  photography is possible with an external  flash     A    When taking a slow syncro shot  please use a tripod to avoid camera shake     Built in Flash Shooting Distance Range   when using the EF 35 80 mm f 4 5 6 11                 35      80       ISO  Negative Film Slide Film Negative Film Slide Film  100 05 42   07 3   05 3   05 21    400 1 84m 15 6m 07 6m 1 42m                         37    38    Ill  TAKING DIFFERENT KINDS OF SHOTS    Checking exposure display information when using flash                      Shooting Mode   Warming Display Condition Note  The maximum The background is  aperture value for   overexposed   the lens being  vo ied Din The subject is correclly   Shutter prioriy         The minimum The background is   erPosed  aperture value for   underexposed   the lens being  used blinks   The 1 90 sec The background is    The subject is cor   shutter speed overexposed  recily exposed  If the  Av blinks  aperture value is 
16. TIONS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS                                           Removing the Film    16    4  Align the tip of the film with the  orange mark     To ensure that the film lies flat  press  lightly on the film cartridge      If too much film is protruding  rewind  the film cartridge slightly     5  Ensure that the film is aligned with  the orange mark before closing the  back cover    The film will then begin to wind for    ward  and the number of available   frames will begin to rise  When this   has been completed  you will hear a   click like that of the shutter release    and the film loaded mark     and  the number of available frames will  appear on the LCD panel      If the number of available frames does  not appear  this means that the film  has not been loaded correctly  Re load  the film correctly     After the last frame on the film has  been taken  the film will automatically  begin rewinding    When the film has finished rewinding   the film mark only will appear on the  LCD panel  After checking the display   open the back cover and remove the  film     Il  TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS    Here we explain a simple way of taking photographs using the image  Zone on the command dial  Using the settings in the image zone  when  the shutter button is pressed the camera takes over  setting everything  automatically for your photograph  The various automatic settings possi   ble are shown on page 54 in the section  List of Functions that can be  Used Together   Note that n
17. amp         Taking Photographs  in Sports Mode    amp                     Taking Photographs on  the Program AE Settings   P    Program Shift   Six second Timer   Shutter priority AE Settings         Aperture priority AE Settings  Av    Manual Exposure Settings   M  Depth of field AE Settings  A0EP    Flash Photography with the Bu  Flash  Rebel X S only    5      Setting the Red eye Reduction  Function   Taking Night           ime Shots of People            B28NS8a          Partial Metering     Flash Photography with the Speedlite  200E 4    Exposure    ompensation     Bulb  Long Exposure  Photography   Multiple exposure Photography   Taking Pictures Using the Self timer   Changing the Film Speed Settin    Shutting off the Beeper after Focussing       Removing Film before  the End of the Roll                48       Basic Photographic Terms   Shutter Speed    Aperture Value  Film Speed  ISO Number   Depth of field         Troubleshooting Tips    What to Do If the Exposure Meter on   the LCD Panel Blinks          List of Functions that   can be Used Together                   3  Camera Care      AF Mode and Film Winding  Main Accessories   Canon Speedlite Flashes   Remote Switch RS 60E3  Eye piece Extender EP EX1  Grip GR 80TP  Camera Case   Dioptric Adjustment Lenses     pecifications                        1  This camera is not resistant to water and should not be used out   doors in snow or rain  If accidentally dropped in water  contact an  authorized Canon service facilit
18. an aperture value of 5 6  compensating  the exposure level scale by one increment will change the value of the exposure reading    on the display as follows                    4   0 zo ei  Shutter Speed 250   125      60  Aperture Value 8 0   5 6    40       42    Bulb  Long Exposure  Photography    In bulb photography  the shutter remains open as long as the shutter but   ton is held down  When you release the shutter button  the shutter will  close  Use this function when long exposures are required  such as when  shooting night shots or fireworks  Make sure the camera does not move  during exposure by using a tripod or placing it on some other steady sur   face  Bulb photography can be made easier by using the release lock  function on the remote switch RS 60E3     1  Set the command dial to M     2  Turn the electronic input dial until  the shutter speed is set to bulb  after  30              e      Set the desired aperture value by  turning the electronic input dial while  pressing the exposure compensa   tion button           4  Compose the photograph and take  the picture  The shutter will remain  open as long as the shutter button is  held down      The butb indicator      the display will   blik while the bulb photograph is being  taken      When using new batteries  about six  hours of bulb photography can be car   ried out      Bulb photography can be combined  with the multiple exposure function                 43    Multiple exposure Photography    With multiple 
19. aning Noles  Subject is too dark Use fash  Shutter speed 30  and mini   mum aperture value of the     tons in use      Subject is  oo bright Use an ND filer   Shutter speed 2000 and maxi   mum aperture value of the  Jens in use   T7 7    Subject wil be underexpo    Tum the electronic input  i sure  dial to a slower shutter  Minimum aperture value of mus     the lens in use      Subjact willbe overexpo    Tum the electronic input  sure  dial toa faster shutter  Maximum aparture value of iii  the lens in use   Te Subject wil be underexpo     Tur the electronic Input  ture value   Shutter speed 30        P    Subject wil be overexpo    Turn the electronic input  sure  dial to a larger aperture  value   Shutter speed 2000  Desired dopth ot lield cannot   1  Move farther away  be obtained  from the subject and  try again   2  When using a zoom  Calculated aperture value  lens  set to the wide   angle position  Subject is too dark Use fash   ADEP             Shutter speed 2000 and  maximum aperture value of  the lens in use        Subject is too bright        Use an ND filter           53    List of Functions that can be Used Together                                                       Autofocus Film winding Metering method Built  ash  Command pem  s EE EE  AL  a e e e  a                    e        e e e    e    e      P e e e e  v e e e e        e           e e      7 e                                           54     7  Partial metering is only possible when the partial meteri
20. as removed due   If you keep the shutter button pressed  to copyright restrictions down  continuous photographs can be   laken     Set the command dial to  amp             We recommend that you use film with    speed of ISO 400 or over    We also recommend telephoto lenses for sports photography  such as the EFB0   200mm 1 4 5   5 6 USM      75   300mm 1 4   5 6 USM  etc     A    Sif the built in flash pops up when you set the command dial to  amp    press the flash gen   tly down until it retracts before shooting  You will not be able to take the picture as you  see it i the flash is left on    if the shutter speed indicator blinks  there is a danger of camera shake  so be sure to  hold the camera steady and take care how you press the shutter button  Otherwise we  recommend using a tripod   Even when using a tripod  however  it is still possible for  the shutter speed to blink if there is a danger of camera shake      24    Ill  TAKING DIFFERENT KINDS OF SHOTS    Here we will explain how to use the wide range of functions built into the  camera when the command dial is set to the creative zone  The functions  available on the creative zone setting allow you to precisely determine  the results you want to achieve     Taking Photographs on the Program AE Settings         Setting the camera to this setting is  just as easy as setting to the  C3  full  auto mark  The camera sets both shut   The image was removed due ter speed and aperture automatically  to copyright restriction
21. blink if there is a danger of camera  shake     Blinking focus lamp  When the focus lamp blinks  the shutter can not be released  Please see page 52        S The AF Auxi gt 1    When focussing conditions are difficult  the AF auxiliary light emiter  comes on automatically to illuminate the subject  making focussing easier       The AF auxiliary light emiter can operate in both the image zone and the creative  zone     18          TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS    S Automatic Flash   When the command dial is set to            amp  in the image zone  the flash  will automatically pop up and fire if the subject is dark or in back lit condi   tions where the background is too bright against the subject        If you wish to take a photograph without using the flash  such as in places where flash  photography is forbidden or for indoor shots where you wish to make use of the available  lighting  simply press the shutter button halfway  then push the built in flash down gently  to retract  You can then take your photograph without the flash     S Red eye Reduction when Using the Flash   In photographs of people taken using a flash at night or in poorly lit interi   ors  the subject s eyes may appear red  This is due to light reflected from  the retina  and the phenomena is called    red eye     When taking a flash shot with the camera set to the red eye reduction  function  the red eye reduction lamp lights up  gently illuminating the sub   ject   s eyes momentarily  reducing the size of the p
22. de           The image was removed due  to copyright restrictions                         Use this setting when you wish to take  a photograph with the subject in the  foreground clearly emphasized against  a blurred background      By pressing the shutter button down and  holding it  continuous shooting is possi   ble    Sif the subject appears dark against a  bright background  the flash will fire auto   matically     Set the command dial to        lf the subject s head and shoulders fill up most of the center of the viewfinder  an effec   tive background blur can be achieved  In addition  a better effect can be achieved with  the subject as far away from the background as possible          more effective background blur can be achieved when using a telephoto lens  If using     zoom lens  set the lens to the telephoto setting  80mm      the case of a 35 80mm    lens      S If 4 blinks in the viewfinder  attach an external flash unit and use flash when taking the    picture     21    Taking Photographs in Landscape Mode           For expansive landscapes  sunset  shots and night time photographs   please use the landscape setting     The image was removed due  to copyright restrictions       This setting is indicated as za on the  command dial                       When using your zoom lens  use the wide angle setting  35 mm in the case of a 35   80mm lens   This will create a feeling of expansiveness and add depth to your pho   tographs     A    S If the built in flash pops
23. e    Batteries 2 lithium CR123A DL123A batteries        Battery capacity check    Can be checked by setting the command dial to any  setting outside the special mode zones        Size    145  W  x 92  H  x 61 9  D  mm       Weight       About 315 g  or 350 g with the built in flash  Body  only and excluding two CR123A DL123A lithium bat        teries         61    IV  OTHER INFORMATION                                     Lens EF35   80 1 4   5 6 11       80   200 1 4 5   5 6 USM  Angle of View   Diagonal 63     30   30     12    Vertical 38     17   Ter  Horizontal 54     25   25     10    Optical Construction B elements in 8 groups  10 elements in 7 groups  Minimum aperture 22 32 22 27  Shooting distance 038m     15       Maximum magnification 35 mm 80 mm  0 12  212x 328mm    _ 0 065  366 x 546 mm   80 mm 200 mm       0 25  97 x 144 mm     0 156  153 x 226 mm        Diameter and number of                filters usable 52       1 52       1  Length x maximum diameter 61x65 mm 78 5 x69 mm  Weight 170g 260g       62         The specifications of this product as well as some external features are subject  to change without notice   All data based on Canon s Standard Test Method        IV  OTHER INFORMATION       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 interfer   ence received  including interference that may cause undesired o
24. e the battery cover                 11       PREPARATIONS F                            that can be taken         1  Set the command dial to any setting    in the image zone or creative zone   releasing the lock     2  The battery check symbol will be    displayed on the LCD panel  The  battery check symbol indications  have the follows meanings     be      The battery power is sufficient      Battery power is low  Please have  new batteries ready      Replace both batteries with new  ones       Please see page 58       The command dial lock must be    released before a battery check can  be carried out       Life of two lithium CR123A DL123A batteries  number of rolls of film                   Temperature Without Flash With 50  Flash All Flash  Normal   20   C  60 Rolls 25 Rolls 12 Rolls  Low   10   C  35 Rolls 15 Rolls 7 Rolls                Tests are based on new batteries  using the EF35 80mm 1 4 5 6      Lens and 24 exp  film   Data based on Canon s Standard Test Method       The shooting capacity will be reduced if the autofocus or shutter is used with no film in the    camera     A    if there is nothing at all displayed on the LCD panel  check to see if the batteries are  inserted upside down  Re insert the batteries the correct way up       Always check the battery level before using the camera    Remember that batteries can sometimes be difficult to obtain in certain areas  Be sure  to have an adequate supply when traveling overseas or when you expect to take large  
25. exposure photography you can release the shutter to  expose the same frame of film two or more times to obtain special  effects                          44    1  Set the command dial to the cre   ative zone     2  Press the partial metering and the    exposure compensation buttons at  the same time  The       symbol will  appear on the display     3  While holding down both the partial    metering and the exposure compen    sation buttons  set the number of   multiple exposures required using   the electronic input dial  r     The number of multiple exposures will  appear on the film counter of the LCD  panel      The number of multiple exposures can  be set up to 9      To cancel the multiple exposure func   lion  reset the number of multiple   exposures to 1     TAKING DIFFERENT KINDS OF SHOTS    4  Compose the photograph and take    End    the picture        f you press the shutter button halfway  after taking the first frame  the tai sym   bol will blink on the display panel to  confirm that multiple exposure photog   raphy is in progress    When the pre set number of multiple   exposures have been taken  the film  will automatically wind on to the next  frame and the multiple exposure func   tion will be cancelled    To cancel the multiple exposure func   lion in the middle of shooting  reset the  number of remaining frames on the  display as above        When superimposing multiple exposures on a single frame  it is necessary to compensate  for the exposure value from t
26. flash    For more information regarding the   mark  see page 4     A    IMPORTANT INFORMATION   This camera will give optimum performance together with spe   cially designed Canon EF lenses  flash units and other Canon  brand accessories  It is possible that the use of incompatible  lenses or other accessories may result in unsatisfactory perfor   mance or damage to your camera  We therefore suggest the  use of Canon EF lenses and accessories  Damage to your  Canon camera as a result of malfunction or improper connec   tions caused by the use of incompatible products may void its  warranty        1  PREPARATIONS  FOR TAKING  PHOTOGRAPHS             TAKING  PHOTOGRAPHS                TAKING  DIFFERENT  KINDS OF  SHOTS    IV  OTHER  INFORMATION          Precautions     Taking Photographs Straight Away   Nomenclature                    External LCD Panel        Viewfinder Internal Information Display     Command Dial          Attaching the Strap     Battery Loading a and Checking Battery     Level             How to Attach and Remove Lenses   Shutter Button and Autofocus   Loading and Removing Film            Taking Photographs on  the Full Automatic Mode  C3       S The AF Auxiliary Light Emiter     S Automatic Flash  S Red eye Reductior  when Using the Flash        Focussing on Subjects at the Edge         of the Viewfinder                 Taking Photographs in Portrait Mode   y          Taking Photographs  in Landscape Mode    3       Taking Photographs   in Close up Mode    
27. he shutter   film in the camera   Have you  doesn t    checked that the film counter on 15  release  the display is blank    Is the camera focussed   Is the   Press the shutter button hallway  focus lamp in the viewlinder   again  If it still does not locus   blinking   set the focus mode switch to M  6    manual  and focus manually   Is the focus mode switch on M   Reset the focus mode switch to  3  Photographs    manual   AF  Autofocus   13  come out  blurred  Did you move your hands when   Press the shutter button steadi   shooting  ty  without shaking the camera      The batteries are very low  Replace the batteries  You can  continue laking photographs  when the      indicator goes off 12  and the battery lamp comes on   There may be some other rea    If  when the shutter button is  4  The be indi    son to consider as to why the   pressed halfway  the bc indica   catoron the   camera is not operating correct    tor goes off and the battery mark  display panel   ly     comes       photographs can be  is tt taken normally  12  eif after doing the above   See back  the be indicator does not go       page                out  there may be a problem  with the camera  Please take  it to your nearest Canon ser   vice facility              What to Do If the Exposure    eter on the LCD Panel Blinks       Command dial    Waming display                                                          Shutter speed 30  and mi  mum aperture value of the  lens in use        mark  Flashing  Me
28. he very beginning  Read the section on  Exposure    Compensation  on page 41     The following table will also serve as a guideline for determining the required compensat           ing level   Number of multiple exposures 2 3 4  Compensation level  1 0  15  2 0                       The compensation values given here are intended as a rough guideline  As the  required compensation values can change according to actual conditions  obtain the    required photographic data beforehand     45    Taking Pictures Using the Self timer    The self timer can be used in the image zone and the creative zone   Please use a tripod when taking self timer shots           Standing in front of the camera  when pressing the shutter but   ton can result in out of focus pic   tures    eTo cancel the self timer hallway   press the self timer button  again           1  Press the self timer button     The    mark will appear in the LCD  panel     If the self timer button is pressed  again  the sell timer will be cancelled             Press the shutter button down  halfway to set the focus and check  the shutter speed and aperture  value        e      Compose the picture and press the   shutter button down fully while look   ing through the viewfinder  A beeper  tone sounds to monitor the 10 sec   ond countdown   For the first eight seconds  the  beeper sounds slowly at a rate of  twice per second  When only two  seconds are left  the rate increases  to eight times per second        When using the se
29. hting conditions  This is  called the Shutter priority AE    Faster shutter speeds allow you to  EERO                 take photographs that freeze moving  subjects  while with slower shutter  speeds you can capture objects with a  feeling of motion     The image was removed due       Fast shutter speed       If you set the shutter speed at 1 15 sec you   can take clear pictures of your television set   screen      When taking a photograph of a TV screen   be sure to hold the camera very steady  or  else use a tripod     The image was removed due  to copyright restrictions        Slow shutter speed       1  Set the command dial to                   2  Turn the electronic input dial to  obtain the desired shutter speed  setting              27    3  Press the shutter button halfway to  focus on the subject     The shutter speed and aperture will be  indicated on the LCD panel and in the  viewfinder           4  Check the shutter speed and the  aperture and take the photograph     elf the minimum aperture value of the lens blinks in the viewfinder  reduce the shutter  speed by turning the electronic input dial until the blinking stops        if the maximum aperture value of the lens blinks in the viewfinder  increase the shutter  speed by turning the electronic input dial until the blinking stops        28    Aperture priority AE Settings  Av     The image was removed due    to copyright restrictions       Smaller aperture value    The image was removed due  to copyright restric
30. lf timer  the count down is displayed on the LCD panel in seconds to    the moment the shutter is released     S When using the self timer with a flash shot  if the red eye reduction function is set  the  red eye reduction lamp will come on two seconds before the shutter is released    46    Changing the Film Speed Setting    When using non DX coded film  or when you wish to set the film speed   ISO number  yourself  the film speed can be selected manually in the  following way  The range of possible settings is from ISO 6 6400     1  Set the command dial to 150      The letter ISO and the film speed num   ber will appear on the display panel     2  Turn the electronic input dial to set  the desired film speed           3  Reset the command dial back to the  desired photographic mode                 The film speed setting will remain at the previous set value until a DX coded film is loaded  into the camera or until the film speed is reset     47    Shutting off the Beeper after Focussing    In certain circumstances  the electronic beeper could be undesirable   depending on where you are taking photographs  Therefore  when taking  pictures in the creative zone  the beeper can be switched off        1  Set the command dial to        2  Turn the electronic input dial to the  left until the film counter displays  1055      The     symbol      the display pane  will go off  When focussing  the beepe  will not sound      To reset the beeper to the original set  ting  repeat the ab
31. ll be okay as long as the shutter releases  Film  advance and rewind will be impaired by insufficient battery power   Please replace the batteries with new ones     59    Table of Main Specifications       Type    35 mm focal plane shutter AF AE single lens reflex  camera with built in auto film winder  built in flash  provided on Rebel X S only         Usable lenses    Canon EF lens series                 Lens mount Canon EF mount  electronic signal transfer system   Viewfinder 90  vertical and horizontal coverage   Magnification x 0 7  50 mm lens on infinity    Standard diopter  1 diopter  eyebond 18 5 mm        Focussing screen    Complete matte screen with fixed  AF frame  partial  metering mark        Shooting modes    1  Manual   2  Automatic depth of field AE   3  Aperture priority AE   14  Shutter priority AE   5  Program AE  with program shift    6  Full auto   7  Programmed Image Control  four types    8  Flash AE  A TTL with the built in flash or A TTL  or TTL program flash AE with a Speedlite        Camera shake warning    Operates in full auto and in image zones  Shutter  speed blinks as a warning when automatically set  shutter speed becomes 0 0  5 stops slower than     1 focal length of the lens in use         Metering range    EV 2 20  at normal temperature  50mm  1 4 lens  at    150 100        Film speed setting    ISO 6 6400  automatically set according to DX code    ISO 25 5000        Exposure compensation    Manual setting       two stops in 1 2 stop incre
32. ments    Cannot also be used in image zone         Multiple exposures       Up to nine exposure can be preset  Automatically  clears on completion           60          IV  OTHER INFORMATION            control system     D One shot autofocus stops on completion or  release on completion possible     2 AI Focus One shot autofocus  switches automati   cally to Al Servo     9 Manual with the focus mode switch on M  manual  focussing is possible        AF working range    EV 1 5 18  at ISO 100 standard chart        5 AF auxiliary light    Automatically emitted        Shutter    Vertical travel  focal plane shutter with all speeds  electronically controlled                             Shutter speed 1 2000 30 sec  and bulb  X synchro on 1 90 sec    1 2 increment settings possible     Self timer Electronically controlled    with about 10 second delay    Film Loading Automatic  After film loading and back cover closure   the film automatically winds to the end of the roll and  stops       Film Wind Automatic film wind   4  Single shot    2  Continuous shooting  up to a maximum of about    one frame per second     Rewind Automatic rewind  Rewind in mid roll possible    S Built in flash Retractable type TTL automatic flash housed in pen   taprism  Bypass control system    D Guide number  12  ISO 100 m    2  Recycling time approx  2 sec    8  Flash coverage angle  cover the angle of view of       28mm lens    Flash contacts X sync contact  which connects directly to the acces   sory sho
33. ng button is pressed     One shot  The exposure is set at the same time as the camera focusses on the  subject  The shutter can not be released until focussing is complete     Al Focus  When a subject taken using the One shot autofocus continues to move   the movement of the subject is determined and the Al Servo autofocus auto   matically adjusts     Al Servo  This allow you to focus continuously on a moving subject  The exposure  will be set immediately before the shutter is released    Continuous shooting  When the shutter is held down  one frame per second will be  taken continuously    Evaluative metering  This sets a suitable exposure for shots where there is a large  difference between the light level of the subject and that of the background   Partial metering  This ensures correct exposure of the area within the partial   metering range mark in the viewfinder     Center weighted average metering  This provides metering based on values of the  center of the viewfinder averaged out for the entire photograph     AF Mode and Film Winding    IV  OTHER INFORMATION       Film winding    One shot    Al Servo       Single frame    The picture can not be taken until  the focussing is complete  Setting  are made at the same time as the  focus    Exposure is determined by evalu   ative metering   The exposure  value is calculated in advance      This allows the camera to continu   ously focus on a moving object   The exposure is set when the  shutter is released        Continuou
34. ot all combinations are possible     Taking Photographs on the Full Automatic Mode   C3     Taking photographs on the full automatic mode allows you to take shots  of all kinds of subjects with no fuss  As long as the subject is covered by  the AF frame  anyone can obtain good results with ease     1  Set the command dial toO                     Look through the viewfinder and  cover the subject with the Wide AF  Frame     The image was removed due If you wish to focus on a subject out    to copyright restrictions side the Wide AF Frame  see the  section  Focussing on Subjects at  the Edge of the Viewfinder  on page  20        Wide AF Frame    17    1  TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS    3  Press the shutter button halfway   The subject is brought into focus   and the shutter speed and aperture  are set      A green lamp in the viewfinder  the  focus lamp  lights up      The shutter speed and aperture value  are displayed both on the LCD panel  and in the viewfinder              4  Press the shutter button all the way  down to take the picture     A     Blinking shutter speed  camera shake warning   In the image zone  if there is a danger of the shutter speed resulting in camera shake   the shutter speed indicated on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder will blink  If this  occurs although you have been holding the camera steadily and taking care how you  press the shutter button  we recommend using a tripod   Even when using a tripod   however  itis still possible for the shutter speed to 
35. ove steps and set  the film counter to  1      3  Reset the command dial back to the  desired photographic mode                 48    Removing Film before the End of the Roll    If you want to remove the film from the camera before the end of the roll   rewind the film and remove it in the following way     1  Set the command dial to                      2  Press the film rewind button  the  self timer button  and keep it held  down for at least one second      The film will begin to rewind  and as  soon as winding is completed  you will  hear a sound like that of the shutter  release  The film load mark only will  appear on the display panel     3  Open the back cover and remove  the film              If you remove a film before the end of the roll without using the film rewind function  the  next film loaded will continue to wind back into the film cartridge  To prevent this  close  the back cover once and press the shutter button down fully before loading the new film     49    50          IV  OTHER INFORMATION    The following section contains data designed to help you get the best  from you camera  It contains an explanation of the basic terms used in  photography  some tips on how to use the camera s various functions  when taking pictures  and an introduction to some of the accessories  available     Basic Photographic Terms    Shutter Speed    The shutter integrated in the camera body regulates the length of time that the film  is exposed to light  The length of time 
36. per   ation     Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipments unless  otherwise specified in the instructions  If such changes or modifica   tions should be made  you could be required to stop operation of the  equipments     These equipments have 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  These equip   ments generate  use and can radiate radio frequency energy and  if  not installed and used in accordance with the instructions  may cause  harmful interference to radio communications    However  there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  particular installation  If these equipments do cause harmful interfer   ence to radio or television reception  which can determined by turn   ing the equipments off and on  the user is encouraged to try to cor   rect the interference by one or more of the following measures       Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna     Increase the separation between the equipments and receiver     Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help              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 and Science Canada           63   
37. perform the following operations     IV  OTHER INFORMATION    1  Remove the batteries  wipe the battery terminals and reload them   Check the batteries again  If the bc indicator still appears  replace  the batteries with new ones    2  Release the shutter once    If the bc indicator goes out  the problem is corrected and you         continue using the camera normally  If the bc indicator does not    Stop  the camera needs to be examined by an authorized Canon ser   vice facility     3  Lithium Battery Information  Always check the batteries at the following times   1  When loading new batteries  2  After lengthy storage  3  If the shutter will not release  4  In cold weather  5  Before an important shooting assignment    Data Use Information    Wipe the battery terminals with a clean  dry cloth to ensure proper con   tact      The batteries may explode or cause burns if disassembled  recharged   shorted  exposed to high temperatures  or disposed of in fire  Be sure  to observe all precautions indicated on the battery package  Always  keep it out of the reach of children      Battery performance deteriorates slightly in temperatures below 0  C   Keep the camera and especially a spare battery close to your body or  in an inside pocket to keep it warm until use      Remove the batteries if you do not expect to use the camera for more  than three weeks     4  Camera Operation with Low Batteries  Even if the bc indicator appears in the LCD panel during battery  check  exposure wi
38. s  photography          Continuous shots are taken under  the same conditions as above    About 1 frame per second         The same conditions as above  apply to continuous shots   Focussing is carried out during  continuous photography  at the  rate of about one frame per sec   ond            55    56    Main Accessories                     Canon Speedlite Flashes   Sold Separately     Speedlite flashes include the powerful  430EZ zoom flash  which clips on to  the accessory shoe and has a maxi   mum guide number of 43 141  m ft  at  ISO 100  the 300EZ  which has a max   imum guide number of 30 98  m ft  at  ISO 100  and the 200E  which has a  maximum guide number of 20 66  m ft   at ISO 100     It is recommended that you use Canon Speedlite flashes with your EOS camera  Particular care must be taken with flash units designed for use with cameras of other  manufacturers  such as those with a hot shoe connection  and with high current flashes  and auxiliary flash units  etc  which could cause damage to your camera                       Remote Switch RS 60E3    The remote switch RS 60E3 is at   tached to the camera s remote control  jack and is intended for use when tak   ing macro or long exposure shots   such as bulb shots  using a tripod   The special cable release avoids shak   ing the camera     Eye piece Extender EP EX15    The eye piece extender EP EX15  extends the EOS viewfinder by 15 mm   Attaching the extender increases the  magnification of the viewfinder by  about
39. s to match the brightness of the subject   This function is called Program AE     1  Set the command dial to P               When using the creative zone  the LCD panel and the viewfinder will display the shutter  speed  the exposure level scale as well as the exposure level mark  The exposure level  mark indicates the exposure level when using the exposure compensation or when  selecting the exposure manually     25    26             2  Press the shutter button halfway to  focus on the subject     The shutter speed and aperture will be  indicated on the LCD panel and in the  viewfinder        3  Check the shutter speed and the  aperture and take the photograph     Program Shi    In Program AE mode  the automatically set shutter speed and aperture  combination can be changed while maintaining the same exposure   This function is called Program Shift    To shift the program  press the shutter button halfway and turn the  electronic input dial to select the desired shutter speed or aperture  value       After taking a photograph the Program Shift switches off automatically and  returns to the original program     Program Shift is not possible when using a flash     Even if you release the shutter button after pressing it down halfway   the exposure data  shutter speed and aperture  in the viewfinder and  LCD panel appear for about six seconds     Shutter priority AE Settings           On the shutter priority setting  the  camera automatically set the aperture  value for the lig
40. t       Set the command dial to the cre     ative zone     Place the partial metering area mark   over the subject requiring light com    pensation  Press the shutter button   halfway and then remove your finger   from the shutter button      The partial metering function will not  operate if you keep the shutter button  held down halfway     Press the partial metering button      The symbol X appears in the  viewfinder  indicating that the partial  metering function is on     Press the shutter button halfway to   focus      Once the shutter button is pressed  halfway  the shutter speed and aper   ture value can not be changed      The camera will focus on the area in  the center AF frame       Compose your picture and take the    photograph     Operate the partial metering button and the shutler button within six seconds from the  time the exposure is displayed in the view finder  After six seconds  you will have to    repeat the operation from step two     39    40    Flash Photography with the Speedlite 200E   may be optionally available in some areas                    Flash Head       AF Auxiliary  Light Emitter                When the         indicator blinks in the  viewfinder  attach the Speedlite 200E  to the accessory shoe before taking  pictures      After attaching the Speedlite 200E to the  accessory shoe  slide the lock switch in  the direction of the arrow to secure the  flash to the camera      The     5   indicator does not blink in cre   ative zone modes    
41. t within the AF frame to objects in the  far distance     1  Set the command dial to              2  Press the shutter button halfway to  focus on the subject     The shutter speed and aperture will be  indicated on the LCD panel and in the  viewfinder        3  Check the shutter speed and the  aperture and take the photograph     33    34    1  TAKING DIFFERENT KINDS OF SHOTS    A    if the aperture value flashes  the exposure level is correct but the desired depth of  focus can not be obtained  Use a wide angle lens or move back from the subject       Not all changes in combination of shutter speed and aperture value are possible  This  setting is designed to select a slower shutter speed  so it is important to hold the cam   era steady when taking the photograph or use a tripod      Using the flash with the command dial set to    will achieve the same results    If the focus mode switch of the lens is set to     photographs can not be taken on the  OEP setting     Flash Photography with the Built in Flash  Rebel X S only    5      The image was removed due    1o copyright restrictions                      The built in flash can be used at any  time in the creative zone    Use the flash when the subject is  heavily shaded or when you wish to  highlight people s faces  Using the  built in flash you can obtain pho   tographs where both the subject and  the background have a natural feel   When the flash is used  the shutter  speed will be below 1 90 sec     1  Press the flash
42. that the shutter remains open is called the  shutter speed  The camera displays the shutter speed on the LCD panel and in the  viewfinder  in a range from 2000  1 2000th of a second  to 30   30 seconds   and  bulb     Aperture Value    Integrated into the lens  the aperture is an  opening which can be widened and nar   rowed to regulate the amount of light  allowed to enter the camera  The size of the  opening is called the aperture value  The  camera displays the aperture value on the  LCD panel and in the viewfinder in a range  from 1 0 to 32  although this may vary  depending on the lens used     IV  OTHER INFORMATION    Film Speed  ISO Number        The film speed is a value which indicates  the level of the film s sensitivity to light  as  set by the ISO  International Standardization  Organization   The camera displays the film  speed on the display panel in a range from  6 6400    The higher the ISO number  the higher the  film s sensitivity to light  While film with a  higher sensitivity is more suitable for low   light situations  The higher the film speed  film  the lower the level of light required for  photography  and so pictures can even be  taken in dark places                    Depth of field    Depth of field is the area that is in focus in front of and behind the subject which is  also in focus  When the aperture is smaller  i e  when the aperture value is larger    the area in focus is more extensive  and this is called a deep depth of field   Conversely  
43. time  Always develop exposed film promptly      Please see page 58 for camera care information          Meaning of the S mark in this instruction book  S Indicates functions available only on the Rebel X S   Indicates Rebel X S functions which are also available on the Rebel X  with an external flash              Taking Photographs Straight Away       1  Load the batteries   Insert two lithium batteries  CR123A   DL123A  into the camera as indicated           2  Attach the lens   Align the red marks on the camera and  lens  and turn the lens clockwise until it  stops and locks with a click           2    Set the command dial to              ES      Load the film   Align the film tip with the orange mark  and close the back cover until it clicks  securely shut     The film will wind forward to the first  frame                                      5  Focus the camera   Compose the subject within the AF  frame        and lightly press the shutter  button to focus     The image was removed due  to copyright restrictions    6  Take the photograph   Press the shutter button down to take the  picture       7  Removing film   When the last picture on a roll of film  has been taken  the film will rewind  automatically  When complete  open the  back cover and remove the film     Nomenclature    Self timer Button     S Flash  see page 19    see page 46     Accessory Shoe  see page 40      Forattaching Canon Speedlite  flashes and other optional  accessories     Film Rewind Button    see
44. tions        arger aperture value                      When you set the aperture  the cam   era automatically selects the correct  shutter speed to suit the lighting condi   tions around the subject  This is called  Aperture priority AE    A smaller aperture value is suitable for  taking beautiful portrait photographs   with effectively graduated of blurred  backgrounds  However  with a small  aperture value  landscapes will blur    A larger aperture value gives a greater  depth of filed suitable for clear pho   tographs of expansive landscapes   where everything from nearby objects  to background details are sharply in  focus     1  Set the command dial to Av      2  Turn the electronic input dial to  obtain the designed aperture value     29       OF SHO       3  Press the shutter button halfway to  focus on the subject     The shutter speed and aperture will be  indicated on the LCD panel and in the  viewfinder              4  Check the shutter speed and the  aperture and take the photograph     If the shutter speed blinks at 307  turn the electronic input dial to reduce the aperture  value until the blinking stops        eif the shutter speed blinks at 2000  turn the electronic input dial to increase the aperture  value until the blinking stops     30    Manual Exposure Settings  M     Rather than leaving everything to the camera  this mode allows you take  artistic photographs by selecting the shutter speed and aperture value  yourself  You can check that the combination
45. upils and reducing the  chance of the red eye phenomena occurring    When using the image zone  the red eye reduction function can be set in  the following way        1  Press the red eye reduction mode  button  the flash button           LCD panel will display the     mark to indicate that the red eye  reduction has been set     2  To switch the red eye reduction  function off  press the flash button  one more time      The    mark on the LCD panel will go  out  indicating that the red eye reduc   tion function has been switched off                 19         When the red eye reduction lamp is on  the shutter will be released about 1 second    after the shutter button is completely pressed down    When the red eye reduction lamp is on  the display in the viewfinder will indicate this    with the  amp  mark        The red eye reduction lamp is effective when the subject is looking towards it  however  the level of effectiveness can vary from person to person     When taking photographs where the subject is outside the center focus  mark in the viewfinder  focus in the following way     1  Cover the subject you wish to have  in focus with the AF frame and  press the shutter button halfway     The image was removed due  to copyright restrictions    2  Keeping the shutter button pressed  halfway  recompose the picture     3  Press the shutter button all the way  The image was removed due down to take the picture   to copyright restrictions       Taking Photographs in Portrait Mo
46. when the aperture is larger  i e  when the aperture value is smaller    the depth of field becomes shallower     Depth of field has the following properties      1  The larger the aperture value  the deeper the depth of field      increase the aperture value to create a feeling of depth     2  With the same aperture value  a greater depth of field will be obtained using a  lens with a shorter focal length     using a wide angle lens or the wide angle setting on your zoom lens will cre   ate a feeling of expansiveness and depth      3  With the same aperture value  a greater depth of field can be achieved the fur   ther away the main subject in focus is      4  If the subject in focus is in the center field  the depth of field will be shallower                       E   PEOR    of focus  i y 6 B           52    Troubleshooting Tips    Before you start thinking that there might be something wrong with your  camera  please check the points on the following checklist  If this doesn t  solve the problem  please take the camera to your nearest Canon service  facility  these are listed at the back                                 Problem Cause Solution Seo page     Are the batteries exhausted    Replace the batteries      1  No display on  panel Are the batteries the wrong way   Reload the batteries correctly   round  a  15 the film loaded correctly   15   Reload the film correctly   the film counter on the display 15  blank    Check that there is no rewound   Replace the fiim   2  T
47. y  Keep the camera out of salt spray  and protect it from excessive humidity  If used at the beach  clean it  thoroughly afterward with a dry cloth    2  Do not attempt to disassemble the camera yourself  Always take it to  an authorized Canon service facility for repair    3  Remove the battery if you do not expect to use the camera for about  three weeks or longer    4  When storing the camera  wrap it in a clean  soft cloth and place it 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 moth balls are used  and in extreme  humidity  use a desiccant    5  Carefully check the camera s operation after lengthy storage    6  The battery may explode or cause burns if disassembled  recharged   shorted  exposed to high temperatures  or disposed of in fire    7  Film passing through X ray examinations at airports may be exposed  and ruined even if loaded in the camera  Request a hand checked  inspection to avoid damage    8  Aerosol spray dust removers are not recommended for the shutter cur   tain    9  Condensation is a problem when bringing cold equipment into a warm  room  If the autofocus optics cloud over  accuracy may be seriously  affected  Before entering a warm room  put equipment in a plastic bag  so that condensation forms on the outside of the bag    10 Color reproduction may be adversely affected if film is left in the cam   era for a long 
    
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