Canon EOS-3 Bedienungsanleitung

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    CT1-1 1 14-006 © CANON INC. 1998 PRINTED IN JAP AN 1000Ni1.0 E E English Edition INSTRUCTIONS This Instructions booklet is current as of September 1998. For information on using the camera with system accessories introduced after this date, contact your nearest Canon Service Center . CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, T okyo 146-8501, [...]

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    Cover(E).h12.09.20 29-01-2003 08:07 Pagina 2[...]

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    ● Symbols used in this Instructions booklet: : Warning for preventing camera malfunction. : Supplementary notes for basic camera operation. : Helpful tip for operating your camera and taking pictures. • Page numbers in parentheses indicate where you can find more information. • Also read “Handling Precautions” on page 6 to prevent faulty [...]

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    4 Before Y ou Start Contents Quick Start With Program AE Autofocus (AF) Metering Modes Shooting Modes Flash Photography Custom Functions Reference Section Handling Precautions ...........................6 Nomenclature .......................................9 1. Basic Operation ...........................16 2. Installing the Battery and Checking the[...]

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    01. C836-E (2~).h9.10.23 28-01-2003 10:46 Pagina 5[...]

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    Handling Precautions Camera Care and Storage ( 1 ) The camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. ( 2 ) This camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If the camera gets really wet, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has[...]

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    Handling Precautions (11) After detaching the lens from the camera, put on the lens caps or put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts. (12) Even when the Main switch is set to < >, a small amount of power is still supplied to the camera’s LCD panel. However, this does not affect the [...]

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    Handling Precautions About the Battery The camera operates only after the battery is properly installed (see page 21). Check the battery power in the following cases: (1) After replacing the battery. (2) After not using the camera for an extended period. (3) The shutter does not work. (4) The camera is being used in a low-temperature environment. ([...]

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    Nomenclature • Reference page numbers are indicated in parentheses. • In the text, camera controls are indicated by their respective icons. 9 Lens mount Lens mount index (page 23) Focusing screen Lens lock pin Lens release button (page 23) Strap eyelet (page 14) Camera back lock release button (page 24) Camera back lever (page 24) Remote contro[...]

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    <> Metering mode button / < >Exposure compensation button (page 54, 97) <> Shooting mode selector (page 30) <> AF mode button (page 34) <> Film advance mode buttons (page 85) <> Film speed button (page 81) <> AEB buttons (page 77) Eyepiece Eyecup Film window <> Main switch (page 16) <> Midroll r[...]

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    Nomenclature LCD Panel • On the LCD panel, the display boxes are colored to match the color of the camera controls. 11 Shooting mode P : Program AE : Manual exposure : Shutter speed-priority : AE : Depth-of-field AE : Aperture-priority AE Aperture ( ~ ) () , AEB amount (~) Focusing point selection mode () Custom Function setting (///) Calibration[...]

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    Spot metering focusing points (Lights at the required point) Exposure compensation scale Film Counter In-focus indicator Lights when focus is achieved, blinks (8 Hz) when not achieved. During manual focus, lights when focus is achieved and stays off when not achieved. Exposure compensation icon Flash exposure compensation icon Aperture display ( ~ [...]

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    Conventions Used in this Instructions Booklet • All the operations described in this booklet assume that the < > switch is already set to < >. Before proceeding with any operation, first turn the < > switch to < > or <> . • For < > dial operations, make sure the < > switch is set to < >. • This [...]

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    • The ( ) icon indicates that the respective function or setting remains effective for 6 seconds after you take off your finger from the shutter button. • The ( ) icon indicates that the respective function or setting remains effective for 16 seconds after you take off your finger from the shutter button. 16 6 14 Attaching the Strap Pass the en[...]

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    15 Before Y ou Start This chapter explains a few preliminary steps and basic operations which you should know before you start taking pictures. If you are a new EOS user, read this chapter first. If you are familiar with the basic operations of EOS cameras and want to start using the camera right away, see “Quick Start with Program AE” on page [...]

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    1. Basic Operation Main Switch The camera operates only after the < > switch is turned on. This main switch has three settings: <> : Lock position. The camera does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera. <> : To turn on the camera, set to this position. The “A” stands for “Advance.” 16 <> : This [...]

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    Basic Operation (1) Halfway pressing When the shutter button is pressed halfway, autofocusing (AF) is activated to focus the subject. Autoexposure (AE) metering is also turned on to set the correct shutter speed and aperture which is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel for ( ). 6 (2) Complete pressing This releases the shutter and take[...]

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    2. After pressing a button, turn the < > dial. When a button is pressed, its function turns on for 6 or 16 seconds. You then look at the LCD panel and turn the < > dial during this time. After the function turns off or when the shutter button is pressed halfway again, the camera will be ready to take a picture. Buttons which turn on for[...]

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    Basic Operation There are two ways to use the < >: 1. While holding down a button, turn the < > dial. 2. After pressing and releasing a button, turn the < > dial. 3. Just turn the < > dial. Look at the LCD panel to confirm the setting. To restore the button’s function or to ready the camera for picture taking, turn the <[...]

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    Basic Operation To reset the camera to the default settings: Open the side door and press the <> button. This resets the camera to the default settings shown in the table below. Shooting mode AF mode Metering mode Film advance mode Focusing point selection Multiple exposures Exposure compensation Flash exposure compensation AE lock FE lock AE[...]

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    2. Installing the Battery and Checking the Battery Level The battery is housed in the camera grip. Remove the grip to install one 2CR5 lithium battery. Installing the Battery Loosen the grip screw by turning it counterclockwise as shown in the figure. Slide the grip downward to remove. Insert the battery so that its contacts touch the grip’s cont[...]

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    Temperature +20 °C –20 °C Rolls 75 (50) 18 (12) Installing the Battery and Checking the Battery Level Checking the Battery Level Set the < > switch to < >. Open the side cover and press the <> button. The battery level indicator will appear on the LCD panel. The different indicators indicate the following: 1 : Battery level OK[...]

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    23 3. Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow. Align the red dots on the lens and camera and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it snaps in place. On the lens, set the focus mode switch to AF. • If the focus mode switch is set to MF) or M on older [...]

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    4. Loading Film Set the < > switch to < >. Use your thumb to press the camera back lock release button and slide the camera back lever down as shown by the arrow to open the camera back. • If this is difficult to do with one finger, use one finger to press the lock release button and another finger to slide down the lever. Insert the [...]

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    25 Wrong After checking that the film leader edge is correctly aligned with the orange mark, close the camera back. Right Wrong • If the edge of the film leader goes beyond the orange mark, rewind some of the film back into the cartridge. When you close the camera back, the film will advance to frame 1 automatically. The film-loaded indicator on [...]

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    Setting the Film Speed With DX-coded film, the camera sets the film speed automatically within a range from ISO 25 to 5000. • To check the loaded film’s ISO film speed, press the < > button and <> button simultaneously. The ISO icon and film speed will be displayed on the LCD panel. • If the film is not DX-coded, the LCD panel wil[...]

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    Loading Film 27 ● ISO film speed The ISO film speed indicates the film’s sensitivity to light. The higher the film speed, the more sensitive the film is. The more sensitive the film is, the less light is required to obtain a standard exposure. Therefore, a high-speed film is suited for low-light situations. The ISO film speed is standardized by[...]

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    5. Unloading Film After the film’s last frame is exposed, the camera rewinds the film automatically. When the film starts to rewind, the film advance and rewind indicator (exposure compensation scale) on the LCD panel will “flow” from right to left to indicate that the film is rewinding. The frame counter also counts in reverse. The film rewi[...]

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    Quick Start With Program AE For quick and easy picture-taking, use the Program AE mode. This mode sets both the shutter speed and aperture automatically to suit the subject’s brightness. Anyone can easily take pictures in this mode. By using the focusing points in the wide area AF ellipse in the viewfinder, it is easy to compose and capture a var[...]

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    In-focus indicator Area AF ellipse Quick Start With Program AE While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to < P >. After < P > appears on the LCD panel, release the < > button. 30 Look through the viewfinder and cover the area AF ellipse over the subject. Then press the shutter button halfway. • The focusing p[...]

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    Quick Start With Program AE If the shutter speed or aperture blinks, it means a standard exposure cannot be obtained. Although the picture can be taken, it may come out too light or too dark. For details, see “Exposure Warning List” on page 130. Shifting the Program In the Program AE mode < P >, you can freely change the shutter speed and[...]

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    32 To obtain sharp pictures, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake. • Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand. • Hold the lens with your left hand. • Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder. • To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other instead of lining up both feet. Diopt[...]

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    Autofocus (AF) The area AF ellipse has 45 focusing points. By selecting the optimum focusing point, autofocusing can be executed while you maintain the desired subject framing. You can also set the AF mode to suit the subject or intended effect. First set the < > switch to < >. If necessary, also set the < > switch to <> . 3[...]

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    1. AF Mode Selection AF Mode Selection Set the lens focus mode switch to . While pressing the camera’s < > mode button, turn the < > dial until the desired < > mode is displayed on the LCD panel. 34 Release the < > mode button. 1 2 3 04. C836-E (33~) 28-01-2003 11:10 Pagina 34[...]

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    AF Mode Selection AF Modes Different AF modes have different AF operation characteristics. The camera has two AF modes: One-Shot AF for still subjects, and AI Servo AF for moving subjects. (AI is an abbreviation for Artificial Intelligence.) Select the AF mode which suits the subject. One-Shot AF for Still Subjects Pressing the shutter button halfw[...]

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    AF Mode Selection AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects While you press the shutter button halfway, the camera focuses continuously. This AF mode suits moving subjects. With predictive AF, the camera can also focus track a subject which steadily approaches or retreats from the camera. The exposure setting are set immediately before the picture is taken. [...]

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    2. Area AF Ellipse and Focusing Points The area AF ellipse is an area where the subject is focused. The area AF ellipse has 45 focusing points, making AF possible over a wide area in the viewfinder. You can concentrate on composing the picture without worrying about whether a focusing point is covering the subject. As long as the subject is within [...]

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    3. Focusing Point Selection The focusing point is selected in one of three ways: ● Automatic Selection The camera selects the focusing point automatically to suit the situation. ● Manual Selection You select one of the 45 focusing points manually. ● Eye-Control Selection You select a focusing point by looking at it in the area AF ellipse. Foc[...]

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    Focusing Point Selection • When the dial is turned, the selected focusing point shifts in the following loop: Automatic selection ↔ Up ↔ Center ↔ Down ↔ Automatic selection. • As shown in the figures, the focusing point selection shifts from single ( ) to double () to single ( ) focusing point(s). • This loop applies to all focusing p[...]

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    Eye-Control Focusing Point Selection Set the < > switch to < >. Look at the subject covered by the area AF ellipse and press the shutter button halfway. • The selected focusing point will light and achieve focus. Focusing Point Selection The focusing point selection takes effect after 6 seconds or when the shutter button is pressed ha[...]

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    Focusing Point Selection 41 About Eye-Control AF Eye-Control AF enables you to focus at where you look within the area AF ellipse in the viewfinder. The camera instantly detects where your eye is looking and activates the corresponding focusing point (among the 45) to focus. Eye-Control AF works in both horizontal and vertical camera orientations. [...]

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    Set the < > switch to < >. Set the < > switch to < >. • CAL and the calibration channel No. will be displayed. A blinking channel No. means that no calibration data is stored. If the channel No. does not blink, it means that calibration data has been stored in that channel. Focusing Point Selection 42 Eye-Control Calibrati[...]

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    Focusing Point Selection 43 Turn the < > dial to select a blinking channel No. • If there is no blinking channel No., see “Deleting Eye-Control Calibration Data” on page 46. Hold the camera horizontally. The calibration sequence corresponds to the focusing points numbered from (1) to (4) in the figures. Keep looking at the blinking focu[...]

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    After you complete the calibration procedure, the channel No. stops blinking and stays lit. “ ” is also displayed. •I f you take too long during the calibration procedure and the blinking focusing point turns off, press the shutter button and start again from step 4. After completing the horizontal calibration procedure, calibrate for the ver[...]

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    Focusing Point Selection 45 Set the < > switch to < > to end the calibration procedure. • The viewfinder display returns to normal. • Calibration may not be possible if you wear mirror-type sunglasses. • If Eye-Control AF cannot be used, use automatic or manual focusing point selection. See page 38. Eye-Control Calibration Refinem[...]

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    Deleting Eye-Control Calibration Data If you need to replace the calibration data in a calibration channel (for a different user, eyeglass/contact lens wear, etc.), you must first delete the existing calibration data by following the procedure below. You can then register new calibration data by following the calibration procedure. Set the < >[...]

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    47 4. Eye-Control One-Shot AF Mode Set the < > switch to < >. Turn the < > dial to select a CAL No. • The CAL No. lights if calibration has been completed for that channel. If calibration has not been completed, the CAL No. blinks. Set the < > switch to < >. Select the shooting mode. While looking at the point to be [...]

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    5. Eye-Control AI Servo AF Mode 48 1 2 3 4 5 6 Set the < > switch to < >. Turn the < > dial to select a CAL No. • If the calibration has been completed, the CAL No. will be displayed. If there is no calibration, the CAL No. will blink. Set the < > switch to < >. Select the shooting mode. Look at where you want to foc[...]

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    49 6. Focusing an Off-Center Subject To focus a subject not covered by the area AF ellipse, follow the procedure below. This technique is called focus lock. • Focus lock works only in the One-Shot AF mode. See page 35. Aim the focusing point on the subject and press the shutter button halfway to focus. Keep pressing the shutter button halfway (th[...]

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    The EOS-3’s AF sensitivity in relation to the lens’ maximum aperture is described below. ● AF Sensitivity and the Lens’ Maximum Aperture The EOS-3’s focusing points are all sensitive to horizontal lines. However, depending on the maximum aperture of the lens, certain focusing points can also be sensitive to vertical lines to enhance AF pr[...]

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    51 7. When Autofocus Fails Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the in-focus indicator blinks) with certain subjects such as the following: (a) Low-contrast subjects. (b) Subjects in low light. (c) Extremely backlit or reflective subjects. (d) Overlapping near and far objects. In such cases, do one of the following: (1) Focus an object at the same [...]

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    8. Manual Focusing When it is difficult to autofocus, focus manually as described below. Set the lens focus mode switch to MF (or M on older lenses). • The AF mode indicator on the LCD panel turns off. Turn the lens focusing ring until the subject is in focus in the viewfinder. 52 1 2 04. C836-E (33~) 28-01-2003 11:11 Pagina 52[...]

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    Metering Modes The basic metering modes are evaluative, partial, spot, and centerweighted averaging. Spot metering can be at the center of the viewfinder or linked to the active focusing point. There is also multi-spot metering. Select the metering mode which suits the subject or your photographic intention. First set the < > switch to < &[...]

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    1. Selecting a Metering Mode While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial until the desired metering mode icon appears. Evaluative Partial Spot Centerweighted averaging Release the < > button. 54 2 1 05. C836-E (53~) 28-01-2003 11:42 Pagina 54[...]

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    2. Metering Modes Evaluative Metering ( ) This is an all-around metering mode suited even for backlit subjects. The viewfinder is divided into 21 metering zones. All the focusing points are linked to the evaluative metering zones. After detecting the main subject’s size, position, brightness, background, front and back lighting, etc., the camera [...]

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    Metering Modes Centerweighted Metering () The metering is weighted at the center and then averaged for the entire scene. Focusing Point-Linked Spot Metering With Custom Function CF-13, you can limit the manually- and eye-selectable focusing points to only 11 of the 45. This makes focusing point selection faster. Spot metering (about 2.4% of the vie[...]

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    Metering Modes Multi-Spot Metering Multiple spot meter readings can be taken and then averaged automatically. Up to eight spot meter readings can be taken for one picture. The following procedure is for taking the sample photo below. Set the metering mode to spot metering. (See “Selecting a Metering Mode” on page 54.) Aim the focusing point on [...]

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    Metering Modes Each time a spot meter reading is taken, the spot meter readings taken so far are averaged and the result (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed below the viewfinder. See the figure on the next page for “Multi-Spot Metering Display.” On the exposure compensation scale on the right of the viewfinder, the exposure level indicato[...]

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    Metering Modes ● The exposure settings obtained with multi-spot meter readings are canceled in the following cases: 1. After a spot meter reading is taken, 16 seconds elapse. 2. You press the < >, < >, or < > button. 3. After taking the picture, you release the shutter button. 59 Up to eight spot meter readings can be taken for [...]

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    Shooting Modes You can set the shooting mode which best suits the subject or your photographic intention. You can also easily achieve various photographic expressions. First set the < > switch to < >. If necessary, also set the < > switch to <> . 61 M : Manual (page 73) Tv : Shutter speed-priority AE (page 62) DEP : Depth-of[...]

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    In this mode, you set the desired shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture automatically to suit the subject brightness. A fast shutter speed can freeze motion, and a slow shutter speed can achieve a blurred effect. 62 While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial until Tv appears on the LCD panel. 1. Shutter Speed-Priority AE [...]

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    Shutter Speed-Priority AE (Tv): You Set the Shutter Speed Release your finger from the <> button. Turn the < > dial to set the desired shutter speed. Press the shutter button halfway and focus the subject. • The shutter speed and aperture will be displayed. Check the aperture and take the picture. • As long as the aperture is not bl[...]

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    Shutter Speed-Priority AE (Tv): You Set the Shutter Speed 64 • If the lens’ maximum aperture (smallest F-number like f/1.4) blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the < > dial to set a slower shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking. • If the lens’ minimum aperture (largest F-number like f/22) blinks, it indicates overexposur[...]

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    2. Aperture-Priority AE (A v): Yo u Set the Aperture In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the subject brightness. The larger the aperture (smaller F-number like f/1.4) the more blurred the background will be. This effect is suited for portraits. The smaller the aperture (larger F-num[...]

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    ● Aperture The aperture (or F-number) indicates the size of the aperture opening in the lens. The aperture displayed on the camera’s LCD panel and in the viewfinder can range anywhere from 1.0 to 91, depending on the lens attached to the camera. The larger the F-number, the smaller the aperture. And the smaller the F-number, the larger the aper[...]

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    • If the 30” shutter speed blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the < > dial to set a larger aperture (smaller F-number) until the shutter speed stops blinking. • If the 8000 shutter speed blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the < > dial to set a smaller aperture (larger F-number) until the shutter speed stops blinking. Ap[...]

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    Release the < > button. Depth-of-field AE with a Manually-Selected Focusing Point 68 While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial until DEP appears on the LCD panel. 3. Depth-of-field AE (DEP): Y ou Set the Depth of Field This mode is for obtaining sharp focus between a specified point in the foreground and one in the backgrou[...]

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    Aim the selected focusing point at the nearest point or object you want in focus, then press and release the shutter button. This is DEP point 1. ( ) • The in-focus indicator lights and is displayed. • If two focusing points are active (see page 39), camera-selected focusing points will be used for setting the two points. 6 Depth-of-field AE (D[...]

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    Depth-of-field AE (DEP): You Set the Depth of Field Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. Set the < > to < >. • Make sure the correct CAL No. has been set. See page 42. 70 While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial until DEP appears on the LCD panel. Release the < > button. 1 8 2 3 Depth-of-f[...]

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    Depth-of-field AE (DEP): You Set the Depth of Field Look at the farthest point or object you want in focus and press and release the shutter button. This is dEP point 2. ( ) • The focusing point you looked at will light. • The in-focus indicator lights and is displayed. 6 Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. • The exposure[...]

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    Depth-of-field AE (DEP): You Set the Depth of Field 72 • When using a zoom lens, do not change the zoom focal length while using the depth-of-field AE mode. • After setting one or two dEP points, do not change the active focusing point. Doing so will cancel the dEP point(s) that has been set and you will have to start over with the newly select[...]

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    Using the Built-in Exposure Meter While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial until M appears on the LCD panel. Release the < > button. Set the < > switch to < > 73 Turn the < > dial to set the shutter speed and turn the < > dial to set the aperture. • You can also press the < > button and turn[...]

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    Manual Exposure (M): You Set the Shutter Speed and Aperture Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway. The shutter speed and aperture are displayed. On the right of the viewfinder, the exposure level indicator indicates the current exposure level relative to the standard exposure index. While referring to the exposure level i[...]

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    5. Setting Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera’s standard exposure setting. While looking through the viewfinder, you can use either the < > dial or < > button to set the exposure compensation amount. Any exposure compensation amount that you set can later be changed or canceled with the < > d[...]

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    Setting Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation with the < > Button Exposure compensation can also be set with the < > button and < > dial. 76 Press the < > button and turn the <> dial within ( ) to set the desired exposure compensation amount. 6 • The exposure compensation amount’s 1/3-stop or half-stop (enabl[...]

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    6. Autoexposure Bracketing (AEB) With autoexposure bracketing, the camera automatically changes the exposure level within the set range for three successive frames. The bracketing amount centers on the standard exposure (or exposure compensation setting), and the exposure can be varied up to ± 3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. The three bracketed sh[...]

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    Autoexposure Bracketing (AEB) Take the pictures. The current film advance mode will be used. • On the viewfinder’s exposure level scale, the exposure level indicator will mark the respective bracketing amount as each bracketed shot is taken. • In the continuous shooting mode, holding down the shutter button will take all three bracketed shots[...]

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    7. AE Lock Normally, the camera’s autoexposure meter reading changes in real-time when you change the camera angle. AE lock prevents the meter reading from changing even when you recompose the shot. This feature is useful for backlit and spotlighted subjects. Focus at the point where you want to lock the meter reading. • The exposure setting (s[...]

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    Focus at the desired point, recompose the shot, and take the picture. • When the shot is recomposed, the exposure level indicator will show the new exposure level in real-time relative to the locked exposure level. AE Lock 80 3 AE lock indicator AE lock exposure level Real-time exposure level Custom Function CF-4-1 enables AE lock with the shutte[...]

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    8. Setting the Film Speed Manually If the film is not DX-coded or if you want to set a different ISO film speed, load the film and set the ISO film speed manually. • The ISO film speed can be set manually from 6 to 6400. Press and hold down the < > button and < > button simultaneously. • The < > icon and the currently-set film[...]

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    9. Multiple Exposures < > By not advancing the film, a single frame can be exposed multiple times. Up to nine multiple exposures can be set for one frame. Multiple exposures can be taken in any shooting mode. Open the side door and press the <> button. • The icon appears on the LCD panel and the frame counter displays “1.” This nu[...]

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    Multiple Exposures < > The setting takes effect after ( ) or when you press the shutter button halfway. Set the shooting mode and press the shutter button completely for each multiple exposure. After all the multiple exposures are taken, the film advances to the next frame automatically and the multiple exposure setting is canceled. 6 83 3 4 [...]

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    10. buLb Exposures When bulb is set, the film is exposed during the time you keep pressing the shutter button completely. Bulb is useful when a long exposure is necessary for capturing night scenes, fireworks, and the night sky. While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial until is displayed. Release the < > button. Set the &l[...]

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    11 . Switching the Film Advance Mode The film advance mode can be set to single-frame shooting or continuous shooting. Single-frame Shooting ( ) After a picture is taken, the film advances by one frame automatically. Continuous Shooting ( ) The film advances at a rate of 4.3 frames per second while you hold down the shutter button completely. Press[...]

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    Switching the Film Advance Mode When , , , or Blinks If the battery power drops in cold temperatures or the film advance operation is slow, it means that the camera is trying to provide film advance power rather than speed. This feature is called automatic film advance transmission. If this is activated, one of the film advance icons (, , , ) will [...]

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    While pressing the < > button and < > button, turn the <> dial and set the desired self-timer delay time. : 10-second delay : 2-second delay 12. Self-timer Operation The self-timer can be set to either a 2-second or 10-second delay. When using the self-timer, you should mount the camera on a tripod. 87 Look through the viewfinder [...]

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    Self-timer Operation Attaching the Eyepiece Cover If you take a picture without looking through the viewfinder, stray light may enter the eyepiece and affect the exposure. To prevent this, detach the eyecup and attach the eyepiece cover (provided on the strap) on the eyepiece before taking the picture. Remove the eyecup. Slip on the eyepiece cover [...]

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    13. Mirror Lockup Mirror lockup is enabled with Custom Function CF-12 (see page 116). This prevents mirror-caused vibrations which may blur the image during close-ups or when a super telephoto lens is used. To set this Custom Function, see “Setting and Canceling Custom Functions” on page 104. When mirror lockup is set, the camera operates as fo[...]

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    14. Depth-of-field Preview The depth of field is the range of acceptable focus in front of and behind the point of focus. The depth of field changes depending on the aperture. Press the depth-of-field preview button to stop down the aperture and preview this range of acceptable focus. 90 • Pressing the depth-of-field preview button also sets AE l[...]

  • Seite 91

    Flash Photography An EOS-dedicated EX-series or EZ-series Speedlite makes flash photography with the EOS-3 as easy as any AE mode. With an EX-series Speedlite, E-TTL autoflash photography as well as wireless E-TTL multi- flash photography is possible. Speedlite 550EX will be used to describe the flash photography features provided with the EOS-3. F[...]

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    1. Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX With Speedlite 550EX attached to the EOS-3, flash photography is as easy as any AE mode. You can also use the following features: (1) E-TTL Autoflash With E-TTL autoflash (preflash evaluative metering), optimum flash exposure can be obtained for the subject in focus. In the aperture-priority AE mode, a slow[...]

  • Seite 93

    Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX Full Auto Flash Full Auto E-TTL autoflash used with the Program AE mode is described here. For details on Speedlite 550EX operations, see the Instructions that came with it. Set the camera’s shooting mode to P . Check that the 550EX’s pilot lamp is lit. Focus the subject. Make sure the flash-ready indicato[...]

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    Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) When the Speedlite’s high-speed sync lamp ( ) is on, high-speed sync (FP or focal-plane flash) is enabled automatically. The Speedlite can then synchronize at all shutter speeds, even those faster than 1/200 sec. When high-speed sync is enabled, is displayed in the viewfinder to in[...]

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    Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX FE Lock FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure reading for the desired portion of the scene. Check that the Speedlite’s pilot lamp is lit. • The flash mode can be either normal or high-speed sync. FE lock works with either mode. Focus the subject with AF or manual focus. Aim [...]

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    Custom Function CF-13 enables FE lock with the manually-selected or eye- selected focusing point. See page 118. Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX • Below the viewfinder, the display shown in 1 appears for 0.5 sec. followed by the display shown in 2 . Compose the shot and take the picture. 96 4 • If the subject is too far away resulting in [...]

  • Seite 97

    Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX Flash Exposure Compensation When an EOS-dedicated Speedlite is used, you can set flash exposure compensation with the camera up to ± 3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to set the desired flash exposure compensation amount. 97 Release the < > butt[...]

  • Seite 98

    Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) Three successive flash shots can be bracketed automatically according to the bracketing amount set with Canon Speedlite 550EX. Without changing the background exposure, you can bracket the flash exposure for the subject up to ± 3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. • Flash exposure[...]

  • Seite 99

    Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX W ireless Multi-Flash System The Canon Speedlite 550EX has the following three features: (1) E-TTL autoflash (2) Slave unit (3) Wireless master control of other slave-triggered 550EX units By using the above features, you can set up a wireless E-TTL autoflash system with up to three Speedlites. You can also se[...]

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    2. Using Other EOS-Dedicated Speedlites With an EOS-dedicated Speedlite other than the EX series, TTL autoflash can be used as easily as normal AE modes. The flash exposure is controlled by off-the-film flash metering linked to the focusing point. (1) When you press the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture are set automatically by[...]

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    3. Using Non-Canon Flash Units Sync Speed The EOS-3 can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at 1/200 sec. or slower shutter speeds. With large studio flash, the sync speed is 1/125 sec. or slower. Be sure to test the flash to see if it synchronizes properly with the camera. PC T erminal The camera’s PC terminal is provided for flash u[...]

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    102 Taken with an f/22 aperture. Taken with an f/2 aperture. ● Depth of Field This is the range in front of and behind the plane of optimum focus where acceptable focus can be achieved. The smaller the aperture (the larger the F-number), the greater the depth of field will be. And the larger the aperture (the smaller the F-number), the shallower [...]

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    Custom Functions You can customize camera functions with the camera’s Custom Functions. In the previous text, the CF symbol was used to point out a relevant Custom Function. In this chapter, all the Custom Functions are described in detail. First set the < > switch to < >. If necessary, also set the < > switch to <> . 103 [...]

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    1. Setting and Canceling Custom Functions Setting a Custom Function Open the side door and press the <> button. • The Custom Function No. appears on the LCD panel. Turn the < > dial until the desired Custom Function No. appears. Then press the < > button to change the Custom Function’s setting. Each time you press the <>[...]

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    Setting and Canceling Custom Functions Canceling a Custom Function Select the Custom Function No. whose setting is to be canceled, then press the < > button until the setting returns to on the LCD panel. Press the shutter button halfway. The LCD panel returns to the normal display. Canceling All Custom Functions To reset all Custom Functions [...]

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    2. Custom Function Settings Custom Function CF-0 makes the camera’s built-in exposure meter compatible with the focusing screen. Be sure to set this Custom Function to suit the focusing screen installed in the camera. Custom Functions CF-1 to CF-17 can be set to suit your preferences. 106 Custom Function No. Setting Match the focusing screen CF-0[...]

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    107 Focusing Screen Page Setting for focusing screen Ec-N or Ec-R ( : New Lasermatte Screen). Setting for focusing screens Ec-A, Ec-B, Ec-C, Ec-CII, Ec-D, Ec-H, Ec-I, Ec-L ( : Lasermatte Screen) L N 133 Remarks Page Settings 1 and 3 are ideal when film rewind noise would be disturbing. 28 08. C836-E (103~) 28-01-2003 12:53 Pagina 107[...]

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    108 Custom Function No. Setting Description Film leader position after film rewind ISO film speed setting method AF activation method CF-2 CF-3 CF-4 0 1 0 1 0 1 2 3 Rewinds the film leader into the cartridge. Leaves the film leader outside the cartridge. Sets the film speed automatically with DX-coded film. Enables the film speed to be set manually[...]

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    Custom Function Settings 109 Remarks Page This is convenient if you develop the film yourself. • If 1 is set, the shutter speed will always be 1/8000 sec. if you release the shutter with the camera back open. This is effective if you want to set the film speed yourself. You can be relieved from setting the film speed each time you load film. This[...]

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    110 Custom Function No. Setting Description Shutter speed and aperture setting method in the Manual mode CF-5 0 1 2 3 Enables the < > dial to set the shutter speed and the < > dial (or the < > button and < > dial) to set the aperture. Enables the < > dial to set the aperture and the < > dial (or the < > but[...]

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    Custom Function Settings 111 Remarks Page This makes it easier to change the aperture during studio sessions with studio flash units. Also, when AEB is used in the manual exposure mode, the shutter speed can be fixed while only the aperture is shifted for AEB. If you are using a super telephoto lens with more than one EOS-3 body, you can still set [...]

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    112 Custom Function No. Setting Description Exposure setting increments Electronic manual focusing. Frame counter display CF-6 CF-7 CF-8 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 Enables all settings to be set in 1/3-stop increments. Enables the shutter speed and aperture to be set in full-stop increments, and exposure compensation and flash exposure compensation in 1/3-sto[...]

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    Custom Function Settings 113 Remarks Page This is suited for slide films which have a narrow exposure latitude. The shutter speed and aperture can be set in the familiar full-stop increments. Suited for negative films which have a wide exposure latitude. EF 50mm f/1.0L USM, EF 85mm f/1.2L USM, EF 200mm f/1.8L USM, EF 300mm f/2.8L USM, EF 400mm f/2.[...]

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    114 Custom Function No. Setting Description AEB sequence and cancellation Focusing point flashing mode CF-9 CF-10 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 standard exposure, underexposure, overexposure, then automatic cancellation. standard exposure, underexposure, overexposure, and no automatic cancellation. Underexposure, standard exposure, overexposure, then automatic c[...]

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    Custom Function Settings 115 Remarks Page AEB is not canceled even when the lens is interchanged or when the film is replaced. Therefore you can keep taking AEB shots (with the standard exposure first). You can keep taking AEB shots in this sequence. This applies during manual focusing point selection and Eye-Control AF. During automatic focusing p[...]

  • Seite 116

    116 Custom Function No. Setting Description Focusing point selection method Mirror lockup CF-11 CF-12 0 1 2 3 0 1 Enables the focusing point to be selected by pressing the < > button and turning the < > dial and/or < > dial. • Turn the < > dial to select a focusing point on the right or left, and turn the < > dial to[...]

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    Custom Function Settings 117 Remarks Page The functions of the < > button and < > button are reversed. This makes the exposure compensation method and aperture setting method (during manual exposure) the same as with the EOS-1. This setting is identical to the EOS-1N’s Custom Function CF-11 set to 2 for the left or right focusing poin[...]

  • Seite 118

    118 Custom Function No. Setting Description Focusing point and spot metering linkage Automatic reduction of fill-in flash output Shutter curtain synchronization CF-13 CF-14 CF-15 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 No linkage. • Spot metering is always at the center. Links spot metering to the focusing point. • Spot metering is linked to one of 11 focusing points se[...]

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    Custom Function Settings 119 Remarks Page The selectable focusing points are limited to 11. This makes focusing point selection faster and links spot metering to the focusing point you select. This setting is effective for spotlighted subjects on-stage, etc., when you want to maintain the framing of the subject. Compared to setting 0, this setting [...]

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    120 Custom Function No. Setting Description Safety shift Manual focusing point selection range CF-16 CF-17 0 1 0 1 2 Disabled. Enabled. • Safety shift works in the shutter speed- priority AE and aperture-priority AE modes. • If a standard exposure cannot be obtained with the shutter speed or aperture you have set, then the camera automatically [...]

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    Custom Function Settings 121 Remarks Page Even if the exposure settings you have set are not suitable, the camera will automatically alter the settings to obtain a standard exposure. This feature is convenient when the scene’s brightness changes suddenly. This setting is suited for subjects whose focusing distance changes irregularly. The focusin[...]

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    CF-7 Custom Function Settings Using Custom Functions CF-4 and CF-7 T ogether If Custom Functions CF-4 and CF-7 are used together, the availability of electronic manual focusing will be as follows: 122 Custom Function CF-4 No. Setting 0 1 2 0, 2 × / O × / × × / × 1, 3 O / O O / × × / × Before focus/After focus O: Electronic manual focusing e[...]

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    CF-11 Custom Function CF-5 No. Setting 0 1 2 3 1, 3 Aperture: Set with < > dial. Shutter speed: (1) Set with < > dial, (2) Or with < > button and <> dial. Aperture: Set with < > dial. Shutter speed: (1) Set with < > dial, (2) Or with < > button and <> dial. Aperture: Set with < > dial. Shutter s[...]

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    CF-1 CF-1 CF-1 CF-2 CF-3 CF-8 CF-4 CF-4 CF-4 CF-4 CF-4 CF-7 CF-7 CF-10 CF-10 CF-10 CF-11 CF-11 3. Index of Custom Functions 124 Film Transport Custom Functions No. Setting 1 No auto film rewind. 2 High-speed film rewind. 3 Quiet film rewind. 4 Leave out film leader after rewind. 5 Set film speed manually. 6 Display remaining frame No. 1, 3 0, 1 2, [...]

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    Index of Custom Functions 125 CF-5 CF-5 CF-6 CF-6 CF-9 CF-9 CF-13 CF-13 CF-16 CF-16 CF-15 CF-11 CF-5 CF-14 CF-12 Picture-Taking Custom Functions No. Setting 1 Enable the < > dial to set the aperture in manual exposure mode. 2 Enable the aperture to be set with the camera even with the lens detached. 3 Set the shutter speed and aperture increm[...]

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    08. C836-E (103~) 28-01-2003 12:53 Pagina 126[...]

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    Reference Section This section helps you understand your camera and enjoy photography better. It gives reference information and introduces system accessories. 127 09. C836-E (127~) 28-01-2003 13:03 Pagina 127[...]

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    1. T roubleshooting Guide If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If the problem still persists, take the camera to your nearest Canon Service Center. Canon Service Centers are listed on the back of this booklet. 128 Nothing is displayed on the LCD panel. The film does not load. A Custom Function cannot be set. AF does not[...]

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    Troubleshooting Guide 129 The shutter does not release. The film does not rewind automatically. “” blinks on the LCD panel. Problem Probable Cause Solution Page The film has not been loaded properly. (< > blinks on the LCD panel.) Rewound film is still in the camera. (The < > icon is blinking.) Focus has not been achieved. (The in-f[...]

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    30” shutter speed and maximum aperture 8000 shutter speed and minimum aperture Maximum aperture Minimum aperture 30” shutter speed 8000 shutter speed Current aperture 30” shutter speed and maximum aperture 8000 shutter speed and minimum aperture 2. Exposure W arning List 130 P Tv Av DEP Mode and Dial Icon Blinking Warning Description Counterm[...]

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    3. Program Line The program line below applies when the camera is used in the Program AE ( P ) mode with an EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens. Program Line Description The bottom horizontal axis represents the shutter speed and the right vertical axis represents the aperture. On the left edge and top edge of the graph, the Exposure Value (EV) is indicated on [...]

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    1/3-stop Increments Half-stop Increments Full-stop Increments Shutter speed Aperture Shutter speed Aperture Shutter speed Aperture 4. Shutter Speed and Aperture Readouts ● Shutter speed readout The shutter speed is normally displayed in 1/3-stop increments. Numbers from “4” to “8000” denote the denominator of the shutter speed fraction. F[...]

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    5. Interchanging the Focusing Screen The camera’s focusing screen can be interchanged to suit the picture- taking application. You must also set Custom Function CF-0 so that the standard exposure standard suits the focusing screen. Open the side door and press the <> button. • The Custom Function No. appears. Turn the < > dial until[...]

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    Ec-A: Standard microprism Compatible with all EF lenses. Lenses with a maximum aperture smaller than f/5.6 will cause the focusing screen’s microprism to darken. Ec-B: New split screen Compatible with all EF lenses. Lenses with a maximum aperture smaller than f/5.6 will cause the focusing screen’s split portion to darken. Ec-CIII: Laser-matte E[...]

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    6. Major Accessories ● Camera Case EH-11L and EH-11LL Dedicated case which can accommodate the camera attached with a lens. ● Power Drive Booster PB-E2 Together with the Ni-MH Pack NP-E2, Power Drive Booster PB-E2 enables a top continuous shooting speed of about 7 frames per second. The vertical grip has its own shutter button, Main Dial, AE lo[...]

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    Major Accessories ● Ni-MH Pack NP-E2 Powerful battery pack dedicated to Power Drive Booster PB-E2. The rated voltage is 12 V. It can be recharged over 500 times. When fully charged, it has enough power for 70 rolls of 36-exposure film at 20˚C. * Power Drive Booster PB-E2 installed with this Pack cannot be used with the EOS-1N and EOS-1. ● Ni-M[...]

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    Major Accessories ● EX-series Speedlites These EOS-dedicated Speedlites are available as large-output, autozoom models or compact flash units. All EX-series Speedlites feature E- TTL autoflash, high-speed sync (FP flash), and FE lock. ● Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 This is the controller for a wireless, multi-flash E-TTL autoflash system. It can[...]

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    Major Accessories ● Date Back DB-E2 This is an interchangeable, EOS-3-dedicated camera back equipped with a Quick Control Dial and date imprinting feature. The date up to the year 2019 can be imprinted on the photograph. The following imprinting modes (displayed on LCD) are provided: Year, month, day; Day, hour, minute; Blank; Month, day, year; a[...]

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    Major Accessories ● Extension Cord ET-1000N3 Ten-meter extension cord for connecting the Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 or Remote Switch RS-80N3 to the EOS-3. For remote picture-taking situations. ● Wireless Controller LC-4 Wireless controller effective up to 100 meters. It comes with a transmitter and receiver. The receiver’s camera connect[...]

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    Major Specifications 140 ■ Type Type: 35mm AF/AE single-lens reflex with focal-plane shutter and built-in motor drive. Picture size: 24 mm × 36 mm Compatible lenses: Canon EF lenses Lens mount: Canon EF mount ■ Viewfinder Type: Eye-level pentaprism Picture coverage: 97 percent vertically and horizontally Magnification: 0.72x (–1 diopter with[...]

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    Major Specifications 141 ■ Exposure Control Metering modes: TTL max. aperture metering with a 21-zone silicon photocell. (1) Evaluative metering (linkable to any focusing point) (2) Partial metering (approx. 8.5% of viewfinder at center) (3) Center spot metering (approx. 2.4% of viewfinder at center) (4) Spot metering (linked to focusing point at[...]

  • Seite 142

    Major Specifications 142 Multiple exposures: Max. 9 multiple exposures. Cancels automatically after all multiple exposures are taken. (Cancelable and resettable at any time.) ■ AF Type: TTL-AREA-SIR with a CMOS sensor Focusing points: Area AF with 45 focusing points (Custom Function can limit this to 11) AF working range: EV 0-18 (at ISO 100) Foc[...]

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    Major Specifications 143 ■ Film Transport Film loading: Automatic loading with a sprocketless system. After film is loaded and the back is closed, the film advances to frame 1 automatically, taking about 1 sec. Film advance system: Automatic film advance with built-in motor. (1) EOS 3: Single and continuous shooting. (2) With Power Drive Booster [...]

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    Major Specifications 144 counter, (9) AEB sequence, (10) Focusing point superimposed flashing, (11) Focusing point selection method, (12) Mirror lockup, (13) Spot metering linkage to focusing point, (14) Fill-in flash output control, (15) Shutter-curtain flash synchronization, (16) Safety shift for shutter speed priority-AE and aperture-priority AE[...]

  • Seite 145

    Custom Sticker Function No. 0123 CF-0 CF-1 CF-2 CF-3 CF-4 CF-5 CF-6 CF-7 CF-8 Custom Sticker Function No. 0123 CF-9 CF-10 CF-11 CF-12 CF-13 CF-14 CF-15 CF-16 CF-17 Custom Function Symbols 145 •A sticker is provided for the Custom Functions. Affix it to the side door on the inside. • For details on CustomFunctions, see pages 106 to 121 . 09. C83[...]

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    146 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 other[...]