Page 2 - Handling Precautions; Convention
Handling Precautions 1. This camera is not resistant to water, and shouid not be used outdoors if it is raining or snowing. If it is accidentaliy dropped in water, contact an authorized Canon service faciiity. Keep the camera out of sait spray and excessive humidify, if used at the beach, ciean it t...
Page 4 - Thank you for purchasing this Canon product.; Table of Contents; Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Canon product. Before taking pictures, piease read these instructions carefuiiy for a thorough understanding of how the camera operates Table of Contents These instructions are divided into five sections: introduction, Basic Operations, Active Operations, Advanced Opera...
Page 5 - Advanced Operations; Additional Information
SPOT Shooting Very Bright or Very Dark Subjects................................................... „30 Advanced Operations Changing the Flash Mode............................... 31 (W Auto Flash (No Red-eye Reduction) .„32 ®(i) Auto Flash with Red-eye Reduction.. .33» Flash ON (Forced Flash) ..........
Page 6 - Slide the main switch to
1 Load the battery. H13) Load the film. (^14) Pull the film tip across until it reaches the mark. Then close the back cover. 14) • The film will automatically advance to the first frame on the roll. Slide the main switch to the ON position. 16) ^ The power comes on and the lens and flash are set. B-...
Page 7 - Quick Reference; II
Quick Reference Turn the best shot dial to GDE). 20) II Use the (Hi] or HfH button to select the size of your subject. (-> 19) Position the AF frame over the subject and take the picture. (-> 20) ^ In low-light, the flash fires automatically. When you have finished the film and it has rewound,...
Page 8 - Nomenclature
Nomenclature Viewfinder window Shutter button 20 ) - Light-metering sensor "AF sensor Flash Red-eye reduction/ Self-timer lamp (-» 23, 26, 33, 37, 40) * AF is an abbreviation for Auto Focus. B-8
Page 9 - For further details, refer to the page indicated.
For further details, refer to the page indicated. N om enclature II DATH button 42-44) Main switch LCD panel (-»11) Self-tlmer/Remotecontrolbutton 23. 40) ' Eyesight adjustment knob (-»12) Viewfinder (-^ 10) Green indicator (-»21) Orange indicator 21) (-»43. 44) ( SET button 43, 44) Film check windo...
Page 10 - Viewfinder Frames; Best Shot Diai
Viewfinder Frames AF frame Place this frame over the subject you wish to focus on Picture frame For ordinary shooting, compose your picture within this frame. 5 22 ) When the shooting distance is between 0.6 and 1 m {2 and 3 3 ft.), compose your picture in the area within these marks ( ). Best Shot ...
Page 11 - LCD Panel
N om enclature LCD Panel V Flash ON (forced flash) indicator ® Flash OFF (suppressed flash) indicator Red-eye reduction indicator Self-timer indicator Battery level indicator Film winding indicator Slow-sync (nighttime portrait) indicator Manual exposure compensation Frame counter Film indicator % F...
Page 12 - Attaching the Strap; About the Eyesight Adjustment Knob
Attaching the Strap Attaching the strap. • To ensure that you do not drop your camera, attach the strap provided. • Attach the strap as shown in steps © and d). Move aiong the strap Button-push projection • Use the button-push projection to push the SELECT button 43, 44), the SET button 43, 44) and ...
Page 13 - H] Loading the Battery; Open the battery
Applicable Battery: One lithium battery (CR123A/DL123A) H] Loading the Battery 1 Open the battery compartment cover. • Slide the release lever in the direction indicated by the arrow to open the cover. Load the new battery. • Ensure that the + and - terminals are positioned correctly Close the batte...
Page 14 - Loading the Film; Position the film
Loading the Film 1 Open the back cover. • Push the back cover release lever down. Load the film. Position the film correctly between the film guides. Pull the film out to the =i (film leader position indicator). • Make sure that there is no slack in the film when you pull it out. • if the edge of th...
Page 16 - Turning the Power On
[3] Turning the Power On Slide the main switch to the ON position. ■♦The lens and the flash is set • When you set the main switch to OFF, the lens and flash retract and the camera turns off B1 • Do not press on the lens or the flash.• Be careful not to push the flash into the camera while shooting. ...
Page 17 - H] Checking the Battery Power; A new battery will generally provide enough
Check that the («li icon appears on the LCD panel when you switch the camera on H] Checking the Battery Power (on) (on) BUI" (biinking) The battery is fully charged. Prepare new battery. Load the new battery. (-> 13) A new battery will generally provide enough charge to shoot approx. 12 rolls...
Page 18 - у j
To ensure a clear sharp picture, hold the camera firmly so that it does not move when you take a picture. [I] Holding the Camera у j / / 7 "^ \ ^ ( f • Hold the camera with both hands and brace your elbows lightly against your body. • Rest the camera against your forehead, look through the viewf...
Page 19 - Using the Zoom; CCi Telephoto
You can use the zoom buttons to change the size of the image. [E Using the Zoom UniWide-angle (38 mm) Use this setting for large- scale images such as scenery and group photos. ES t« A L CCi Telephoto (105 mm) Use this setting for shots where you want to zoom in on your subject, such as portraits. P...
Page 20 - QSE) Taking Pictures in Auto Flash Mode; Compose the shot and
0QSE) Taking Pictures in Auto Flash Mode In this mode, the AiAF function (-> 47) ensures that the subject stays in focus even when it is not exactly in the center of the viewfinder The flash also fires automatically in low light or backlit conditions. 1 Set the focus. • Position the AF frame over...
Page 21 - Green/Orange Indicators; Orange indicator; Taking Pictures through a Window
Taking Pictures in Auto Fiash Mode Green/Orange Indicators When you press the shutter button down haifway, the indicators iight or biink to show whether the camera is ready to shoot _______________ Green indicator Lit: Camera ready to shoot (subject in focus). Blinking: Too-close warning Orange indi...
Page 24 - Check that the frame; Rewinding the fiim in mid-roii
[U Removing the Film The film rewinds automaticaiiy when it reaches the end. The frame counter counts down as the film rewinds. When the film is fuiiy rewound, the frame counter shows “0” and the ® biinks. SI 1 Check that the frame counter shows “0”. • If the IS is not blinking, press the button Ope...
Page 25 - ^Shooting Against Dark Backgrounds
^Shooting Against Dark Backgrounds Use this mode when you are taking pictures of people against a sunset or nighttime background. The flash illuminates the subject and the slow shutter speed captures the background, allowing you to take beautiful pictures Turn the dial to S. • Position the AF frame ...
Page 27 - Shooting Against Dark Backgrounds
Shooting Against Dark Backgrounds (DTake the picture. • Slowly press the shutter button down fully. ^Shutter release is delayed for about a second while the red eye reduction lamp lights. • Keep the shutter button pressed down until you hear the sound of the film winding on. • i • The effectiveness...
Page 29 - Shooting Portraits
Shooting Portraits Use this mode when you want to lessen the impact of the background and highlight the subject. The camera automatically zooms in to frame the upper part of the subject's body and fires the flash for every shot to produce highlights in the subject's eyes. Turn the dial to 'ill. • Po...
Page 30 - SPOT; Shooting Very Bright or Very Dark Subjects; Turn the dial to
SPOT Shooting Very Bright or Very Dark Subjects — Use this mode to take beautiful pictures of your subject in shots with strong contrast, such as a person iiluminated by a spotlight or on a ski slope. This mode requires you to set the focus and exposure for the center of the viewfinder. Turn the dia...
Page 31 - Select the flash mode.
^<g> Changing the Flash M ode You can cause the flash to fire for every shot or suppress flash operation completely to suit the subject or location. Select the flash mode. ^ The flash mode changes each time you press the V® button. (« «>(>) ®+1.5 I ®-1.5 I <S>»H Auto flash without ...
Page 34 - limy
Flash ON (Forced Flash) In this mode, the flash fires regardless of the light conditions when the picture is taken. Use this setting for fill-in flash in dayiight or to soften the outline of your subject. limy I,,, mfimiH», г Set the flash to V . (^31) • Press the 4<§> button to display i on t...
Page 35 - Set the flash to ® .
C hanging the Flash M ode Flash OFF (Suppressed Flash) 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. ill^ г Set the flash to ® . 31) •...
Page 36 - Set the flash to ®
• 3 ; I Flash OFF with Manual Exposure Compensation This camera is provided with an automatic exposure compensation function for backiit shots, but you can aiso use exposure compensation at any time. Set the flash to ® t 1.5 or H31) • Press the button to display ®+1.5 or ®—1.5 on the LCD panel ^ Eit...
Page 39 - Using Focus Lock
Using Focus Lock Lock the focus when you want the subject of your shot to be off to one side of the frame.While AiAF can be used for shots of this type, single point central AF {-> 38) Is recommended. 1 Set the focus. • Position the AF frame over your subject and press the shutter button halfway...
Page 40 - ^ Remote Control Photography i
^ Remote Control Photography i You can use the remote control to release the shutter from up to 5 m /16.4 ft. in front of the camera. Remote Control (RC-5) Front Sack Transmiller button Battery holder Transmitter 1 Battery holder release button Set the camera toremote control mode. • Press the butto...
Page 41 - Remote Control Photography; Replacing the Remote Control Battery; Pull out the battery
Remote Control Photography Replacing the Remote Control Battery Replace the battery when you can no longer use the remote control to take photos.Battery: one CR2032 3V lithium battery 1 Pull out the battery holder. • Use a pen or other pointed implement to push in the release button © as you slide t...
Page 42 - Imprinting the Date and Time; Select the date and time
You can imprint the date and time the picture was taken in the iower right corner of the photograph. Imprinting the Date and Time Select the date and time combination. • The date/time combination changes each time you press the DATE button • Take the picture with the desired date/time combination di...
Page 43 - Setting the Date and Time; Display the date only.; Select the date setting.
When you replace the battery or travel abroad, use the procedure below to set or adjust the date and time settings.•Always use the button-push projection on the strap buckle 12) to push the SELECT and SET buttons. Setting the Date Setting the Date and Time Display the date only. • Press the DATE but...
Page 45 - Troubleshooting; In case of problems, check the table below before
Troubleshooting In case of problems, check the table below before taking your camera to be repaired. Problem Cause Remedy Page The SZD' blinks on •The battery has •Replace the 13 the LCD panel run out of charge battery The is not •No battery is •Install the battery 13 displayed on the loaded LCD pan...
Page 47 - Questions and Answers; Q3 Can film that does not have the DX marking be used?
Questions and Answers Q1 Can slide (reversal) film be used? A1 Yes it can The following film speed slide films attached with a DX code can be used: ISO 25, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 Q2 What is the film speed (ISO number)? A2 The ISO number indicates the film's sensitivity to light in numeri...
Page 48 - Specifications; Best Shot Function Table
Specifications Type: Fully-automatic 35 mm lens-shutter AF camera with built-in zoom lens image Size: 24 x 36 mm Lens: Canon 38-105 mm f/3.8-9.9 lens Focusing: Active AF Focusing Distance: 0.6 m/2.0 ft. to Shutter: Combination aperture and programmed electromagnetically driven shutter Viewfinder: Re...
Page 51 - Canon
Canon CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japa i U.S.A.- CANON U.S.A. INC. For all inquiries concerning this camera, call toll free in the U.S. 1 -800-828-4040 or write to: Customer Relations, Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, N.Y. 11042-1198 - CANON CANADA...