Canon ELPH 2 User's Manual
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1. 30 3 Flash ON Mode TT 31 4 Flash OFF Mode rrene 32 5 Slow synchro Mode with Red eye FIS ICO naspan Puasa Gata rece 33 USE ocus chiw u cayenne ee a nts 34 Using the Self timer 35 twas Shooting with the Optional Remote Control 36 Replacing the Remote Control Battery 37 Imprinting the Date and Time 38 Selecting the Date Format 39 Setting the Date and Time 40 PY Imprinting Titles 42 Selecting the Title Language 42 Selecting the Title 43 Mid roll Film Change 44 To Remove an Unfinished Film Cartridge 44 Loading a Partially Used Film Cartridge 45 Setting the Print Quantity 46 Setting the Custom Functions 48 Additional Information Troubleshooting E 50 Questions and Answers 51 SPSCINCAU OMS sre ma ar Taine a ts Bartel 52 Le ADVANCED PHOTO SYSTEM fie inl wee ee eee eee eee E This camera supports the new Advanced Photo System This system as weil as Canon s advanced technology has made it possible to produce a camera that is smaller than any previous camera with2. 22 gt The flash fires automatically in backlit or low light conditions r 25 When you have finished the film and it has rewound remove the film cartridge 25 e Check that the icon on the LCD panel is blinking and then open the cartridge compartment cover Remove the film cartridge and close the cartridge compartment cover B 11 1 Nomenclature 7 E is shorthand for See page M i Remote control Self timer button p 35 36 Indicated in this document as trem 8 Shutter button gt p 22 Flash with built in red eye reduction lamp Zoom lever gt p 21 Light metering window Battery compartment cover gt p 15 Remote control sensor AF emitter sensor Viewtinder window So that you do not drop your camera attach the strap provided before you use the camera Attach the strap as shown in steps 1 and 2 p it Use ti the Teram button projection to push the SELECT button gt p 40 42 47 48 the SET button gt p 39 40 M 2 h 47 48 and the button p 25 44 O s l T a ss JS a se aera 12 1 1 Sa Se ee 4 LCD panel Viewfinder p 14 20 Green indicator p 23 Print type selection lever p 20 Orange indicator p 23 Pale nani Main switch gt p 18 specification button p 46 Flash mode button p 27 y Title selection bu
3. Custom function CF1 is Set custom function zooming sound when set to 1 press the shutter button down halfway The camera is not s Custom function CF2 ig e Set custom function automatically set to set to 1 CF2 to 0 Auto flash mode H is displayed on The self diagnosis Remove the battery the LCD panel function detected from the camera an error When H disappears from the LCD display load the battery again The film cartridge A problem Press the 8 film compartment cover occurred after rewind button will not open even rewinding when the film counter reads 0 B 50 Page The film does not Custom function Set custom 48 automatically rewind CF3 is set to 1 function CF3 to 0 The photographs When the shutter was Ensure that the AF are blurred released the AF light light emitter receptor emitter receptor were arenotblockedby blocked hair fingers etc n self timer shooting Make sure you do not you stood immediately stand immediately in in front of the camera front of the camera when pressing the when pressing the shutter button shutter button The camera moved Press the shutter when the shutter button gently button was pressed camera shake e The AF light s Wipe them clean emitter receptor may be dirty Q1 Can conventional 135 35mm film be used A1 No it cannot be used
4. 29 1 Remote Control mode ina Press the mew X button The m icon appears on the LCD panel If you press the tram button again the mm disappears and Remote Control mode is cancelled Take the picture _ Lock the focus and then compose your shot Then point the remote control transmitter towards the sensor on the camera and press the transmitter button blinks once a second or remains lit when red eye reduction is used and a countdown is displayed on Sensor 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 Transmitter button B 36 Replacing the Remote Control Battery Replace the battery when the remote control will no longer release the shutter Battery One CR 2032 3V lithium battery 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 Load a new battery into the holder and fit the holder back into the remote control e Ensure that the and terminals are positioned correctly e Remote control photography may not be possible if the remote contro sensor on the camera is exposed to suntight 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
5. a 2x zoom lens Here are some of the special features of this system 1 New Film The 1X240 new film comes in a compact film cartrid ge with Visual exposure indicators no leader This new drop in Unexposed film can be easily loaded by Liss D Partial anyone and replaces all previous hard to load films SS Exposed In addition the visual a 2 Processed exposure indicator on the top of the cartridge shows whether the film cartridge is unexposed partial exposed or processed 2 Mid roll Film Change lf a partially exposed film cartridge is reloaded in the camera the camera automatically advances the film to the next unexposed frame You can then continue taking pictures until the film cartridge is fully exposed This allows you to use separate film cartridges for different types of subjects or moods If a partially exposed film cartridge is loaded into in a camera that does not support mid roll film change the camera will set the visual exposure indicator to Exposed and will not load the film Be sure to check the features of each camera im at Features ee ee ae 3 New Type Prints The Advanced Photo System allows the camera to shoot three types of prints in addition to classic print types C I print you can now shoot wide angle H print and panorama P print prints The Advanced Photo System can also imprint date time i information on the back of the print or on the fr
6. gt Hold the button down for 2 seconds or more to change the setting continuously 3 40 Set all the date settings 4 e Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set all the date settings e When you press the SELECT button and no settings blink date setting is complete Display the date and 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 Set all the time settings e Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set all the time settings tf you press the SELECT button and the colon does not blink time setting is complete ee need eee eee ee D a Fl e if you replace the battery 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 4 and 6 to set the date and time p Imprinting Titles You can imprint titles on the back of the print Select a title from the different titles available while the camera is turned on selecting the Title Language Press the m button The symbol My is displayed on the LCD panel Press the Select button to select the language The language changes every time you press in this order Japanese English French German Spanish Italian Canceling Title Imprinting Press the Date button until the symbol B disappear
7. gt You can choose from three print types e C print Classic print e H print Wide angle print P print Panorama print A variety of data IX information is recorded magnetically on the film surface e All the information described at left can be recorded on the film The exposure information is used in the printing process 1 to produce better quality prints Exposed film cartridges can be processed for printing at Advanced Photo System certified shops 26 gt After developing the shop will return your pictures along with an index print and the film cartridge with the film inside e When ordering reprints from a certified shop just match the ID on the back of the print or on the index print sheet with the ID on the film cartridge and specify which prints you want E 9 1 Load the battery 15 Open the film cartridge 2 compartment cover 16 e Turn the crank until the cover opens Drop in the film and 3 close the cover 16 e Check that the visual exposure indicator on the film cartridge shows either unexposed or D partially exposed Switch the camera on f 18 gt The lens cover opens and the lens is set for shooting 20 The viewfinder field changes int i 5 Choose the print type Turn the zoom lever to set the subject size 21 Position the AF frame 7 over the subject and press the shutter button
8. negative but are imprinted when the prints are made using the data magnetically recorded on the film by the camera IX data In addition to the date and time the data imprinted on the back of each photo includes the film cartridge ID i number and the frame number I I L I I I I I i I I r f T I t i 1 T i t 1 1 t i i 1 1 a ar ee g Selecting the Date Format Select the date format e The date format changes each time you press the SET button e Always use the push button projection on the strap buckle to push the SET button gt p 12 Date format display Year month day Month day year Day month year p ww lt a s mum um m m ie br Fl The selected date format is retained when you replace the battery I uuu Y ZT i oe a ee ee ee Fan B 39 When you replace the battery or travel abroad use the procedure below to set or adjust the date and time settings Always use the push button projection on the strap buckle to push the SELECT and SET buttons p 12 Display the date only Press the DATE button to display the date only e Skip to step 5 to set the time Select a date setting i se Press the SELECT button to select the number you want to change The selected setting blinking numbers changes sequentially from year to month to day Set the date 3 s Press the SET button to change the number
9. 2 lt US H a English Fran ais G Deutsch i Italiano 0 amp o m k i Espa ol T Portugu s APANGED Me 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 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 camera 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 deveiop exp
10. Keep the shutter button pressed down halfway 1 Set the focus Take the picture e Press the shutter button down fully e Press the button down gently and smoothly The shutter is released There is a very slight delay between the shutter a button being pressed and the shutter releasing in general you should hold the camera still until you hear the film winding noise which indicates that it has finished taking the picture e You can use the CF1 custom function setting to specify Realtine Release photography in which the shutter is released instantly p 48 49 Se el Green Orange Indicators When you press the shutter button down halfway the indicators light or blink to show whether the camera is ready to shoot Green indicator Orange indicator Green indicator Lit Camera ready to shoot subject in focus Blinks 4 times sec Proximity warning 1 Orange indicator Lit Flash fully charged Blinks 4 times sec Camera shake warning with the flash switched off 2 er 1 eWhen the proximity warning appears move away from Q the subject until the green indicator stops blinking and press the shutter button down halfway again The proximity warning is given for distances of 25 cm 0 8 ft to 45 cm 1 5 ft for C and H prints and 25 cm 0 8 ft to 2 m 6 6 ft for P prints The green indicator may light for distances of less than 25 cm 0 8 ft Make sure that the subject is n
11. Use 1X240 film cartridges Q2 Can slide reversal film be used with this camera A2 Yes it can Q3 What is ISO A3 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 Q4 The picture was taken with date imprinting but it doesn t appear on the index print Why is this A4 The date and time are recorded on the film surface magnetically This data is read electronically and imprinted during the printing process This is why the date and time data may not appear on the index print sheets Q5 When converted to a 35mm camera what is this camera s 23 46 mm focusing distance equivalent to AS Approximately 29 58 mm for H prints B 51 Type X240 fully automatic lens shutter AF camera with built in zoom lens and magnetic IX functions Image Size 16 7 x 30 2 mm Lens Canon 23 46 mm 4 2 5 6 lens Active passive hybrid autofocus Shooting distance 0 45 m to Shutter Combination aperture and program electromagnetically driven shutter Viewfinder Real image zoom viewfinder Coverage Approx 86 Viewfinder Information Picture frame AF frame Close up frame Viewfinder Eyepiece Green indicator Combination camera ready indicator and proximity warning Orange indicator Combination flash ready indicator and camera shake warning Film Cartridge Loading Automatic automatic blank film advance Film Advance Automatic Film Rewinding Automatic at
12. end of film mid roll rewind possible Frame Counter Counts up during film advance and counts down during film rewinding Self Timer Electronically controlled 10 sec delay timer operated from the shutter button The red eye reduction lamp on the camera body front flashes during operation and the frame counter counts down the remaining seconds Metering Range AUTO and Flash ON modes Wide angle 1 800 at f 18 to 1 60 at f 4 2 Telephoto 1 900 at f 34 to 1 90 at f 5 6 Flash OFF and Slow Synchro modes Wide angle 1 800 at f 18 to 2 sec at f 4 2 Telephoto 1 900 at f 34 to 2 sec at 5 6 Exposure Compensation 1 5 step automatic exposure compensation in backlit conditions if required Film Speed ISO 25 10000 set automatically in 1 3 step increments Built in Flash Internal flash fires automatically in low light and backlit conditions 4 52 Flash Range ISO 100 Wide angle 0 45 to 3 0 m 1 5 to 9 8 ft Telephoto 0 45 to 2 2 m 1 5 to 7 2 ft ISO 200 Wide angle 0 45 to 4 2 m 1 5 to 13 8 ft Telephoto 0 45 to 3 1 m 1 5 to 10 2 ft using color print film Flash Recycling Time Approx 6 seconds with new battery Flash Mode Selection Using flash mode button Auto flash without red eye reduction Fires automatically in low light and backlit conditions Auto flash with red eye reduction Fires automatically in low light and backlit conditions Flash ON Fires for all shots Flash OFF Never fires Slow Synchro Fires
13. for all shots with red eye reduction Imprinting Function Type Automatic calendar with built in LCD panel and quartz digital clock programmed up to 2029 with automatic correction for leap years imprinted Data Date only date time and title 5 selections in 6 languages Character types Dependent on processing lab specifications Imprinting color Dependent on processing lab specifications Custom Functions Realtime Release setting Flash mode memory setting Automatic film rewind setting Power Supply One lithium battery CR2 3V Number of Shots Approx 10 cartridges of 25 exposure film normal temperature with 50 flash use Dimensions W x H x D 87 x 57 x 24 5 mm 3 4 x 2 2 x 1 0 in Weight 170 g 6 0 oz excluding battery Remote Control Function using RC 5 option Dedicated remote control system using infrared light and operated by the transmitter button The shutter releases after a 2 second delay Operating range Up to approx 5 m 16 5 ft Battery life Approx 6000 times All data are based on Canon s Standard Test Method Subject to change without notice 3 53
14. of the subject Set the flash mode to Press the button until the pointer is below the 4 icon on the LCD panel s Take the picture B 31 4 Flash OFF Mode 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 muu ane Vue Press the button until the pointer is below the icon on the LCD panel Take the picture pra ss wm m Q Because a slow shutter speed is used up to 2 seconds when the flash is set to Flash OFF mode in low light conditions take care to avoid camera shake l the orange indicator is blinking camera shake warning set the camera on a steady surface or use a tripod wu ha k i ar u La a ee ee ee ee B 32 Dt rnrrc 5 F3 Slow synchro Mode 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 Set the flash mode to Rj Press the button until the pointer ms is below the icon on the LCD panel After approximately 1 second pointers appear under the and 4 icons s Take the picture s mim Qum mmm m a AW I aa Because a slow shutter speed up to 2 seconds
15. 1 d single movement realtime release does not operate Take care that the distance from the camera to your subject does not change If the distance changes start again from step 1 Take care not to touch the lens as this may result inthe picture being out of focus The is and ij modes use red eye reduction and should not be used as shutter release is delayed by approximately 1 second e The Focus Lock feature can be used in the same way as for normal photography In case of trouble check the table below before taking you camera to be repaired The battery check e The battery has Replace the battery indicator m blinks expired 15 15 The battery check eNo battery is loaded Load a battery indicator qa is The battery is e Reinsert the battery not displayed inserted with the correctly wrong polarities The battery has Replace the battery completely expired s Turn the power on The shutter does not release The power is turned off e The battery has expired fully exposed film cartridge has been loaded in the camera The shutter will be released only after the shutter is the red eye released reduction lamp is fit Change the flash for about 1 second mode Replace the battery Remove the film cartridge and load a new one e Keep pressed until The camera makes a_
16. 45 to 4 2 m 0 45 to 3 1m 1 5to13 8ft 1 5 to 10 2 ft ISO 400 0 45 to 6 0 m 0 45 to 4 4m 1 5 to 19 7 tt 1 5 to 14 4 ft E elf the pointer A is displayed on the LCD panel press the button until the pointer disappears ee ee ee ee ee ee ee eee ee ee s ee ee Sn ee 2 G s 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 Set the flash mode to Press the button until the pointer is below the icon on the LCD panel Move to within 2 m 6 6 ft of your subject e The effective range of the red eye reduction lamp is 2m Get your subject to look at the camera e The red eye reduction function is only effective if the subject is looking directly at the camera Slowly press the shutter button down fully The red eye reduction lamp lights and after about a second the shutter releases Keep the shutter button pressed down until you hear the film advance to the next frame 4 29 Red eye Reduction Function 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 In mode the red eye
17. LCD panel moves to the next setting e Position the black pointer under the amp Flash mode button desired flash mode For the Auto flash without red eye reduction setting the black pointer is not displayed Auto flash without H red eye reduction no displayed p 28 5 Auto flash with red eye reduction gt p 29 Flash ON gt p 31 Flash OFF gt p 32 Slow synchro with red eye reduction p 33 When the or 4 flash mode is selected so that the flash fires automatically the black pointer appears under the 4 icon when you press the shutter button down halfway 4 27 1 5 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 In this mode the shutter releases immediately In backlit or low light conditions the flash fires automatically when you press the shutter button Switch the camera on Set the flash mode to Auto flash without red eye reduction The pointer is not displayed on the LCD panel H If the flash is going to fire automatically the pointer A appears below the icon when the shutter button is pressed down halfway e Take the picture Effective Flash Range using a color print film elle Film speed Wide angle Telephoto ISO 100 0 45 to 3 m 0 45 to 2 2m 1 5 to 9 8 ft 1 5 to 7 2 ft ISO 200 0
18. Soe e mMM a S mnm E L L To avoid obscuring the image with your fingers and to ensure a clear sharp picture take care to keep your hands and hair away from the areas marked below e AF emitter sensor Light metering window Hold the camera as shown below when taking pictures Dust or soiling on the AF emitter sensor causes Q focusing difficulties Wipe soiled areas clean before taking pictures You can use the zoom lever to change the size of your subject Bs Wide angle 23 mm Telephoto 46 mm Use this setting for large Use this setting for pictures scale images such as where you want to zoom in scenery and group pictures on your subject such as portraits Turn the zoom lever e Turning the lever to the right zooms in on your subject while turning it to the left zooms out for a wide angle shot Fl When you switch the camera on the lens is initially set to wide angle 23 mm f the camera is left unused for 4 minutes with the lens extended to the telephoto position the lens automatically retracts to the wide angle position as a protective measure The shutter button has a two step action The first step sets the focus and exposure while the second step releases the shutter Position the AF frame over your subject and press the shutter button down halfway gt The green indicator lights when the camera has focused on the subject e
19. ation between El the area visible in the viewfinder and the area actually photographed shots should be taken from distances of at least 2 m 6 6 ft Pott tessa sey The film rewinds automatically when it reaches the end The frame counter counts down as the film rewinds and the icon blinks when the film is fully rewound s To remove the film cartridge before the end of the film is reached see p 44 e You can use the CF3 custom function setting to prevent the camera from automatically rewinding when it reaches the end of the film gt p 48 Check that the ico m is blinking L I elf the icon is not blinking use the push button projection p 12 to press the 32 button gt p 13 Open the film cartridge 2 compartment cover e Turn the crank until the cover opens lt 385 2 SC SY Take out the film 3 cartridge The icon on the LCD zea panel goes off The visual exposure indicator on the film cartridge has changed to amp fully exposed 4 25 Film Cartridge Processing Exposed film cartridges can be processed for printing at Advanced Photo System certified shops All certified shops do the following Return your cartridge with the film inside Process all three types of prints Make an index print sheet Use the print quality data for better quality prints Imprint the date and title on the back of the print Hand
20. dditional prints made and can be used to avoid getting prints of unsuccessful shots Note that you can only set or change the print quantity for the frame about to be shot next frame or the frame just shot previous frame When you load negative film the print quantity is automatically set to 1 P 1 When you load reversal film the print quantity is automatically set to 0 P 0 Always use the push button projection on the strap buckle to push the SELECT and SET buttons p 12 Setting the Print Quantity For the Next Frame Set the print quantity e Press the button Each time you press the button the setting changes sequentially from P 1 to P 2 through to P 9 and then back to P 0 P 1 etc This cycle begins at P O when reversal film is used Hold the button down for 2 seconds or more to cycle continuously through the settings Take the picture gt After you shoot a frame the print quantity specification reverts to the default setting of 1 print 0 prints for reversal film 3 46 Changing the Print Quantity After Taking a Shot Select the mode for 1 specifying the print quantity for the previous frame Press the amp button D gt and then press the SELECT button 2 for at least 2 seconds P 0 no prints blinks on the LCD panel Press the E button Each time you press the button the setting changes sequentially from P 1 to P 2 t
21. ed Film Cartridge To load a partially used film cartridge use the procedure described in Loading the Film Cartridge p 16 The camera automatically winds the film on to the first unexposed frame Film Winding Speed to Unexposed Frame Required Time Film Status Frame 1 exposed winding to frame 2 j Approx 11 seconds Frame 39 exposed winding to frame 40 Approx 25 seconds por mm sm a sT F s w b In locations exposed to strong radio waves or electromagnetic fields near a broadcasting tower j i etc a partially used film cartridge may fail to wind on when loaded When this occurs the amp icon and the 0 in the frame counter on the LCD panel both blink as a warning Remove the partially used film cartridge This problem does not affect the loading of unused film cartridges e Note that if you load a partially used film cartridge into a camera that does not support the film cartridge mid roll change function such as the Canon ELPHAXUS the camera does not advance the film and will assign the fully exposed status to the film cartridge It will then no longer be possible to take pictures in the unease frames a a iu sai l a mee wanna nan pap pe a ae a ee a This feature allows you to specify the number of prints up to nine of a frame to be produced at one time This is useful as it saves the trouble of having a
22. hod with normal temperatures and at the flash used for 50 of shots e Use one CR lithium battery i E Always check the battery capacity before using the camera be difficult to obtain at your destination lf you take a number of consecutive shots using the flash the battery power may drop off temporarily and prevent the LCD panel from displaying data correctly If this occurs switch the camera off and wait a few minutes before switching it on again oe ey B 18 m wm aa z i m If you are traveling or intend to take many pictures take a supply of spare batteries The batteries may ee a Print Type With this camera you can choose any of three types of print C print H print or P print Turn the print type selection lever The viewfinder screen changes as shown below when you select a print type s You can select a different print type for each shot The black areas in the viewfinder do not appear on the print C print H print P print iS Oe tore Select the best print type for the subject you are photographing pS zm mmm R a a a m m m m Q When you take pictures at distances between 0 45 and 1 0 m 1 5 and 3 3 ft the area above the close up frame is not photographed p 14 24 _ For P prints ensure that you are at least 2 m 6 6 ft from your subject when you take the picture aes aes OP ae ene a ed ee EE DS a m m m 4 20
23. hrough to P 9 and then back to P 0 P 1 etc Hold the button down for 2 seconds or more to cycle continuously through the settings 3 Set the print quantity Complete the setting e Press the SET button The film rewinds 1 frame and the print quantity specification for the previous frame is replaced The datetime display reappears A umeere my e Si you switch the camera off before completing the EJ setting the setting reverts to its previous value lf you replace the battery the date and time display on the LCD panel reverts to three blinking dashes and you cannot specify the print quantity When this occurs set the date and time before specifying the print quantity p 40 Some processing and printing stores may not support the print quantity specification function Check with your processing and printing store beforehand Fm Oe ee s a s 1 sr E E s a uta r aa Custom Function No Realtime Release Flash Mode Memory Automatic Rewind Select custom function setting Perform this step with the camera switched off Hold down the ff button and press the SET button Use the push button projection on the strap buckle to push the button gt p 12 gt CF 1 0 appears on the LCD panel Select a function The selected function changes sequentially from CF1 to CF2 to CF3 and back to CF1 each time you press the SELECT butt
24. is 0 used in this mode 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 mi aea a ar ar ia r etn oo e Y m Fl The red eye reduction function operates when the mode is set to Ry ln some conditions mode p 28 may give better results For this reason it is best to take the shot in both By mode and mode i er a ee a a ee ee ee ocus Loci K Lock the focus when you want the subject of your shot to be off to one side of the frame Lock the focus e Position the AF frame over the subject and press the shutter button down halfway gt The green indicator lights when the subject is in focus Keep the shutter button pressed down halfway Compose the shot and take the picture Compose your shot Press the shutter slowly and smoothly all the way down gt The shutter is released Take care that the distance from the camera to the T subject does not change If the distance does change lock the focus again SS ee a a i r r E a When you are shooting in Self timer Remote Control Gl node you ean lock the focus step 1 and it remains locked for approximately 4 minutes after you release the shutter button This gives you time to set the ea en comptas Ws etase fis paka The self timer function allows you to take a picture when you are some dista
25. is used in these instructions aD Warnings you should observe when using the camera ii Additional information on using the camera 1 Introduction Handling Precautions Waller Ol G gmtemtSTiy s u 3 laoelernas ADVANCED PHOTO SYSTEM Features Advanced Photo System Quick Reference Quick Reference a ae Ree ae me Nenmemeglakbulger uum iy ven umama Sunan Attaching the Strap I Sa E Tess 2 Basic Operations 11 Loading the Battery a eek e Loading the Film Cartridge Checking the Photography Data see 3 Turning the Power On Checking the Battery Power 4 Holding the Camera S a 5 Choosing the Print Type ESO E sacre A 3I 41 Taking Pictures 22 Green Orange Indicators 23 Taking Pictures through a Window 23 Close up Photography 24 Removing the Film Cartridge 25 Film Cartridge Processing 26 Handling Film Cartridges After Exposure 26 Advanced Operations amp Changing the Flash Mode 27 1 Auto Flash Without Red eye Reduction 28 2 Auto Flash With Red eye Reduction 29 Red eye Reduction Function
26. l 135 35mm film in this camera e Use film cartridges that show the unexposed or D partially exposed visual exposure indicators u zs z ee ma Oe ee ee e ee ee ES SS s Checking the ip Data s With the Camera switched off press the button The information shown below appears on the LCD panel Film type Ca Color negative film C Color reversal film bL Black and white film i Other film Maximum number of available shots Q If you load a film cartridge showing the 3 fully exposed or J processed indicator 0 appears on the frame counter and the 8 icon blinks Replace the film cartridge with one that shows the unexposed or D partially exposed indicator CK SS ee ee eS Se i a l 17 Press the main switch angle setting 23 mm The flash is set to automatic flash operation Auto mode ES p 27 28 lf you press the main switch The lens cover opens and the lens is zoomed out to the wide again the lens retracts the lens cover closes and the camera switches off Cheeking the Battery Power Check that the battery icon mwa appears on the LCD panel when you switch the camera on awa On The battery is fully charged da on Prepare a new battery blinking Install the new battery gt p 15 A new battery generally has sufficient capacity for ten 25 shot film cartridges based on Canon s Standard Test Met
27. ling Film Cartridges After Exposure e When ordering reprints at a certified shop be sure to match the ID number from the back of the print you want or from the index print with the ID on the film cartridge before handing in your film cartridge Filmstrip ID Handle and store index prints and returned film cartridges carefully e The visual exposure indicator is set to 3 exposed for film cartridges that have been fully exposed and to Q processed for film cartridges that have been developed Do not place cameras or film cartridges near televisions speakers or other sources of strong magnetic fields B 26 You can switch the flash off or set it to fire each time you take a picture Select the mode that best suits your subject and your surroundings The and 4 settings can be stored in the camera s memory At shipment the camera is set so that the flash mode is when you switch the camera on However if you switch the camera off while the flash mode is set to 4 that setting is stored in the camera s memory and the flash mode will begin from Q yp when you switch the camera back on You can use the CF2 custom function setting to specify that whichever flash mode is active when you switch off the camera should be stored in the camera s memory p 48 Select the flash mode S nd ey DATE s Each time you press the button the black pointer at the top of the
28. nals are positioned correctly 3 Load the new battery Reattach the cover 3 e Clip the end of the cover in place and press it down Then slide the cover fully closed The dma icon appears on the LCD panel and the date time display blinks Adjust the date and 4 time 40 B 15 Open the film cartridge 1 compartment cover e Turn the crank until the compartment cover opens Load the film cartridge Load the cartridge with the visual exposure indicator facing out Close the cartridge compartment cover Press the cartridge compartment cover closed until it clicks into place The icon appears on the LCD panel and the film is automatically wound on 1 appears on the frame counter 9 If 1 is not shown check that the film cartridge is loaded correctly s When you load a film cartridge that is showing the D partially exposed indicator the camera automatically advances the film to the first unexposed frame and from that point on the frame counter shows the total gB 16 number of frames exposed Film cartridge Frame counter indicator I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 i 1 I I I 4 l I I I I I i 4 4 JA t J a i i i a i j 4 i I 4 About the Film Cartridges unexposed Use 1X240 cartridge film D partially exposed e You cannot use conventiona
29. nce from the camera Set the mode to Self timer Press the mam button The trem X icon appears on the LCD panel lf you press the tm button again the mam disappears and Self timer mode is cancelled Compose the picture and press the shutter button The red eye reduction lamp flashes once a second and a 10 second countdown is displayed on the LCD panel The shutter is released after about 10 seconds To cancel the self timer press the iam lt gt button b 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 p i i I I i f i i i i f i l J k k f i rr rr rt ss e Approximately 2 seconds before the shutter is Fal released the lamp begins to flash more rapidly If the flash and the red eye reduction function are used the i lamp stays lit for the last 2 seconds l Self timer shots can be taken for the 4 minutes that the mem icon is displayed e Set the camera on a steady surface or use a tripod The Focus Lock function can be used in the same way as in normal photography p 34 I o 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 Battery holder Battery holder release button Set the camera to 99
30. on Use the push button projection on the strap buckle to push the button p 12 Set the function 3 Press the SET button to change the setting display to 1 function enabled Press the SET button again to change the setting to 0 function disabled e Press the DATE button or the Main switch when setting is complete Menee iiri i ee TZ Yar aa sssi B 48 When Satto 1 _ Releases the shutter instantly after 0 03 seconds when you press the shutter button down fully Useful for situations where you need an instant camera response Stores the flash mode in memory immediately before the camera is switched off Useful when you always want to set the flash to a particular mode Useful for situations where you do not want the sudden sound of the film rewinding Press the button to start film rewinding Realtime Release Photography e To use this mode set the custom function CF1 to 1 e Position the AF frame over your subject and press the shutter button down halfway gt The camera focuses on the subject with a brief zooming sound and the green indicator lights e Keep the shutter button pressed down halfway 1 Set the focus Take the picture When the photo opportunity arrives press the shutter button down fully gt The shutter is released immediately s lt mam m sm mamam m m lf you press the shutter button all the way down in a
31. ont and back of the print The system can also imprint title text on the back of the print Character size shape color position and ability to print on both sides may vary according to the individual photo shop be ee TL y a omne ain print ke OA Back of the HP print 4 New Processing Methods Previous 135 35mm film has always been returned from the processing lab as negative strips This has made ordering reprints inconvenient since each picture must be found on the negative strips With the Advanced Photo System however the negative film is returned from the certified shop reloaded in its cartridge accompanied by an index print Unlike hard to see negative strips of previous cameras this index print where all shots can be viewed makes reviewing prints much easier Users can now order reprints simply by matching the ID on the back of the print or on the index print with the ID on the film cartridge and then specifying the print number to be reprinted at the photo Re Filmstrip ID Data recorded on film example e Date and title Print type e Print quantity Exposure data e Flash ON OFF recorded here e Subject brightness E Etc 3 8 x Forfoher detas refer i wie page inalomet I Ta Simple film cartridge loading 16 1 e Unlike previous 135 35mm film there is no need to open the back cover and pull the film leader across A choice of print types 20
32. 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 r I I I I I 4 4 a a q I t t II 4 I I L Remote control shots can be taken for the 4 minutes Fi that the m icon is displayed Set the camera on a steady surface or use a tripod The Focus Lock function can be used inthe same ss way as in normal photography p 34 printing the Date and Time The date and time can be imprinted on the back or on both sides of your pnotograph Select the date time combination The date time combination changes each time you press the DATE button Shoot the picture with the desired date time combination selected r Date only g z 5 eu imprinted on both sides ri n Date time cu ites imprinted on both sides Date time ri eu 4 25 imprinted on back Only the day hour and minute 20 14 25 are displayed on the LCD panel but the imprinted data will show a combination of hours minutes and the date in the selected date format Year Month Day Month Day Year or Day Month Year Ex 98 5 20 14 25 Note that the imprinting position character size Fl font and color and the availability of both side imprinting vary depending on the store selected for processing and printing s The date time and title do not appear on the film
33. osed 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 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 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
34. ot too close to the camera 2 You should use a tripod or other camera mount when the camera shake warning appears p a i ee Taking Pictures through a Window 25 When you are taking pictures through a window hold the Subject camera as close to the glass 7 Window as possible 20 cm 0 7 ft or less and shoot at an angle to the glass If you are too far from the window the camera may focus on the surface of the glass rather than on the subject B 23 Camera Close up Photography When you are shooting at distances of 45 cm to 1 m 1 5 to 3 3 ft 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 photograph For taking pictures at distances of 45 cm to 1 m 1 5 to 3 3 ft follow the steps below using the close up frame Position the AF frame over the subject and press the shutter button down halfway Check that the green indicator is lit e Keep the shutter button pressed down halfway 1 Set the focus Compose the shot and 2 take the picture e Compose the shot so that the subject is below the close up frame and take the picture Do not change the distance between the camera and the Close up frame subject Area visible in the viewfinder but not photographed NWR _ x w s SV a ee e For P prints because of the large vari
35. 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 ES SS SS Se Re s F When the red eye reduction lamp lights shutter operation is delayed for approximately 1 second to heighten the effectiveness of the lamp To make the shutter Operate immediately use the button to select mode p 28 and then take the i 4 l 4 a a k LJ E E i k P k l k k k li i i li i I i a t W a i i i k k I i i I i i i I I i Lers Se eee U u mm rn OZ Important guidelines for using the red eye l reduction function 1 Because this function is not effective unless the subject is looking directly at the lamp attract the subject s attention so that he or she looks at the camera Take the picture from within 2 m 6 6 ft of your subject The effectiveness of the red eye reduction function varies from person to person Set the lens to the wide angle setting Raise the ambient light level as much as possible SS a ee ee Se ee max u oes j i I I 4 I i i 1 4 4 4 4 4 i 4 4 i 1 4 4 4 IAj qW m D ee j 3 amp Flash ON Mode 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
36. s from the LCD panel The title imprinting function automatically returns to a F date time setting after one frame is exposed To continuously imprint the same title hold down the s button for two seconds or longer until the W blinks on the LCD panel e Character size shape color position and ability i to print on both sides may vary according to the individual photo shop e The date and time as set by the Date function are also printed with the title if you want information imprinted on the front of your prints be sure to check with the photo shop that they provide this service before the film is processed See ae eee Selecting the Title Once you have selected the language for your title you can select the title Press the By button The title number changes every time you press Select the title you want to use then take the picture Title Button Sequence E 1 LOVE YOU E 5 CONGRATULATIONS E 2 THANK YOU E 4 HAPPY BIRTHDAY E 3 SEASON S GREETINGS Japanese Titles German Titles Ji AAF KO D 1 ICH LIEBE DICH J2 Aree D 2 DANKE SCHON J3 ADLAF YA D 3 HERZLICHE GLUCKWUNSCHE J4 any D 4 FR HLICHE WEIHNACHTEN J 5 vyt D 5 FROHES NEUES JAHR French Titles Spanish Titles F 1 JE TAIME ES 1 TE QUIERO F 2 MERCI ES 2 GRACIAS F 3 MEILLEURS VOEUX ES 3 FELICES PASCUAS n F 4 JOYEUX ANNIVERSAIRE ES 4 FELIZ CUMPLEANOS F 5 F LICITATIONS ES 5 FELICIDADES italian Ti
37. tles l 1 TEAMO I 2 GRAZIE l 3 BUONE FESTE l 4 BUON COMPLEANNO l 5 CONGRATULAZIONI B 43 This camera supports the Film Coates Mid roll Change function which is one of the major features of the APS format If you reload a film cartridge that has been partly used this useful function automatically winds the film on to the first unexposed frame so that you can continue shooting from that point onwards This function makes it possible for you to swap around and shoot using multiple film cartridges depending on factors such as the subject the type of shot or the film speed To Remove an Unfinished Film Cartridge e Always use the push button projection on the strap buckle to push the button p 12 Press the button The camera starts rewinding the film e Check that rewinding is finished the icon on the LCD panel is blinking and then take out the film cartridge The visual exposure indicator on the film cartridge has changed to D partially exposed gt MRC means Mid Roll Change MRC a ifthe amp icon and the frame counter start blinking O while the film is rewinding this indicates that a problem has arisen during rewinding If this occurs replace the battery and press the z button again If the camera still fails to operate correctly switch it off and contact your nearest Canon supplier bia ss mmm O a ns a um mmm m arim m mm 3 44 Loading a Partially Us
38. to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 4 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 te mat riel brouitleur 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 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 four sections Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations and Additional Information When first using the camera be sure to read the instructions from the Introduction PSH H SS SSS SSS SSE SESS z z z z z z a SSS ESSE SS SSE SES Convention The following convention
39. tton p 42 48 Strap mount Date button p 12 Cupp 49 Film cartridge Select button compartment cover p 40 42 47 48 crank p 16 25 butun Film cartridge gt p 39 40 47 48 compartment cover i Tripod socket Mid roll change button p 25 44 e Remote control RC 5 is sold separately B 13 LCD Panel normally displays only the required information Flash On indicator Flash Off indicator Red eye reduction _ A G Slow synchro indicator FA indicator Date imprinting Title no Print quantity Custom a mode function indicator selection indicator Two sided date imprinting Remote control selection indicator Self timer indicator Title selection indicator Frame counter Battery level indicator Film cartridge indicator daa on Battery fully charged q al on Prepare a new battery W blinking Install the new battery gt p 15 Viewfinder Frames Compose your picture within this frame H print B 14 Close up Frame When taking pictures at distances between 0 45 and 1 0 m 1 5 and 3 3 ft compose your picture below this frame The area above this frame will not appear in the picture p 24 Ns Applicable Battery One CR2 lithium battery Open the battery cover 1 e Push at and slide the cover out until it stops Then slowly open the cover and remove e Ensure that the and termi
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