Canon ELAN7NE-30V - Manual

LCD Displays LCD displays operate more slowly at low temperatures, and may appeardark at high temperatures. The display will return to normal at roomtemperature. Batteries • Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery contacts to remove any fingerprints and smudges. This is to prevent faulty c...

8 Quick Start Guide 1 Install the batteries. Refer to the batteryorientation diagram on thebattery chamber cover, andinsert two CR123A lithiumbatteries as shown. (p.18) 2 Attach a lens. Align the red dots on thelens and camera and turnthe lens as shown by thearrow until it snaps in place.(p.20) 5 Lo...

10 Nomenclature • Reference page numbers are in parentheses.• The camera controls are indicated as icons in brackets < >. Built-in flash / AF-assist beam (p.78/29) Red-eye reduction lamp / Self-timer/Remote control lamp(p.32/33/76) AF mode dial (p.15, 38) Remote control sensor (p.76) Hot shoe ...

13 Viewfinder Information AF points(Superimposed display    for 7 AF points) < j > AE lock / ***FE lockAEB in progress < M > Flash-ready ***Improper FE lock warning Shutter speed ( D 〜 K , y ) ***FE lock ( o ) Focusing screen < N > ***High-speed sync (FP flash) Aperture value ( Q -...

14 Nomenclature Custom Function Set 2 OFF Full Auto Mode Dial lock release button B asic Z on e I m ag e Z o ne Creativ e Z on e Mode Dial • The dial has modes in two zones.• The dial is locked when it is set to < 2 >. To release the lock, hold down the Mode Dial lock release button and turn t...

16 Conventions Used in this Instructions • The < l > icon indicates the Main Dial. • All the operations described in this booklet assume that the Mode Dial is not set to < 2 >. Before proceeding with any operation, turn the Mode Dial toa picture-taking mode by pressing the lock buttonand...

1 Before You Start Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap throughthe camera’s strap mount from thebottom. Then pass it through thestrap’s buckle as shown in theillustration. Pull the strap to makesure it does not slip out of thebuckle.• The eyepiece cover is also attached to the strap. (p.34)...

18 Installing the Batteries The camera uses two lithium CR123A (or DL123A) batteries. 1 Open the battery compartmentcover. • Slide the release lever as shown bythe arrow and open the cover. 2 Install the batteries. • Make sure the battery contacts ( + and – ) are properly oriented as shown. • Do not...

19 Checking the Battery Level Check the battery level after replacing the batteries and before using thecamera. • The battery life shown above is based on Canon’s testing conditions with new batteries. • Figures in parentheses apply when the Eye Control switch is < 1 >. Battery Life (With 24-e...

20 Mounting and Detaching a Lens 1 Remove the caps. • Remove the rear lens cap and thecamera body cap. 2 Mount the lens. • Align the red dots on the lens andcamera and turn the lens as shownby the arrow until it snaps in place. 3 On the lens, set the focus modeswitch to <AF>. • If the focus mo...

21 How the Shutter Button Works If an Extender (sold separately) is used and the maximum aperture (thelowest f/number) of the lens becomes smaller than f/5.6, autofocusing will notoperate. The shutter button has two stages. You can press it down halfway or fully.The two levels of shutter button oper...

22 5 Loading and Unloading Film Loading Film When you load the film, it advances automatically to the first frame. WithDX-coded film, the camera automatically sets the film’s ISO speed. 2 Open the back cover. • Slide down the back cover releaselever and open the back. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to any set...

23 If the film is not loaded properly, the < 5 > icon will blink on the LCD panel and the shutter will not work. Reload the film properly. • The shutter curtains have been manufactured with very high precision. Never touch them with your fingers. When loading film, do not touch or damage thecu...

24 5 Loading and Unloading Film s During film rewind, the LCD panel willindicate the film rewinding and theframe count will count down. s The film rewind stops automatically. • Check that the < 5 > icon is blinking, then open the camera back and takeout the film. After the film’s last frame is...

25 Dioptric Adjustment If the dioptric adjustment knob still cannot make the viewfinder look clear, usea Dioptric Adjustment Lens Ed (10 types sold separately). By adjusting the diopter, eyeglass wearers will not need their eyeglassesto see a sharp viewfinder image. The camera’s adjustable dioptric ...

26 Holding the Camera • Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand, and press your both elbows lightly against your body. • Hold the lens at the bottom with your left hand.• Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder.• To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in fro...

2 Fully Automatic Shooting Turn the Mode Dial to < Y >, < U >, < I >, < O >, < P >, or < A >. • The picture-taking procedure is the same as with the “< Y > Full Auto mode” on page 28. • The settings automatically set by the Basic Zone modes areshown in the “...

28 Y Full Auto Mode All you do is point the camera and press the shutter button. Everything isautomatic so it is easy to photograph any subject. With seven AF pointsto focus the subject, you just point and shoot. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to < Y >. 2 Aim any of the AF points on thesubject. • The ma...

30 Programmed Image Control Modes This mode blurs the background to make thehuman subject stand out. • Holding down the shutter button executescontinuous shooting. • For better background blur, use a telephoto lensand fill the frame with the subject or have thesubject stand closer to the camera. s T...

31 • A blinking shutter speed indicates that the shutter speed is too slow to prevent a blurred picture caused by camera shake. Hold the camera steadyand press the shutter button smoothly, or use a tripod. (The shutter speedindicator still blinks when you use a tripod, but camera shake will not be a...

32 F Using Red-eye Reduction (with the built-in flash) When flash is used in a low-light environment, the subject’s eyes maycome out red in the photograph. “Red eye” happens when the light fromthe flash reflects off the retina of the eyes. The camera’s red-eye reductionfeature turns on the red-eye r...

33 Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button to startthe self-timer. Doing so prevents the camera from focusing the subject. • To cancel the self-timer after it starts, set the film advance mode lever to < J > (single-frame shooting) or < H >. • When using the...

34 Using the Eyepiece Cover Attach the eyepiece cover. • The eyepiece cover is attached to thestrap. • Slide the eyepiece cover down intothe eyepiece groove to attach it. When using the self-timer or optional wireless remote control, you shoulduse the eyepiece cover (p.17) to prevent stray light fro...

Month, day, year (Dec. 24, 2004) Day, month, year (24 Dec. 2004) Year, month, day (2004 Dec. 24) Day, hour, minute (24th 16:45) Hyphens (Blank)   • < W > is displayed above the month. • When a picture is taken, the bar < 9 > will blink to indicate that the date or time has been imprinted...

36 Imprinting the Date or Time (DATE Model only) Setting the Date and Time Replacing the Date Battery 1 Select the date or time display. • Press the < q > button. 1 Remove the battery chamber cover. • Open the camera back and loosenthe screw as shown in the illustration. 2 Take out the battery...

3 AF Modes and Metering Modes • The ★ symbol indicates that the respective feature can be used only in Creative Zone modes ( S , R , E , W , Q ). 37 The viewfinder has seven AFpoints. You can select the AF pointclosest to the subject to make iteasier and faster to compose thepicture. You can also se...

38 Selecting the AF Mode ★ The AF mode is the autofocusing method. The camera has three AFmodes: 1. One Shot AF for still subjects, 2. AI Servo AF for movingsubjects, and 3. AI Focus AF that switches automatically from One-ShotAF to AI Servo AF if the subject starts to move. 1 Set the lens focus mod...

39 While you press the shutterbutton halfway, the camerafocuses continuously • This AF mode suits moving subjectswhen the focusing distance keepschanging. s With predictive AF ∗ , the camera can also focus track a subject whichsteadily approaches or retreats fromthe camera. s The exposure settings a...

40 Selecting the AF Mode ★ • When focus is achieved, the focus confirmation light < n > in the viewfinder will not light and the beeper will not sound. • If the focus confirmation light < n > in the viewfinder blinks, it means focus has not been achieved. • Focus lock cannot be used. Wit...

41 If you use an external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite and focus cannot beachieved with the AF-assist beam, select the center AF point. 3 Selecting an AF Point ★ The AF point is used for focusing. The AF point can be selectedautomatically by the camera or manually by you. In the Basic Zone modes and <...

43 With Eye Control, the camera detects which AF point your eye is lookingat. That AF point is then selected and used to focus the subject. e Eye Control Calibration ( m Model only) 1 Set the Eye Control switch to< e >. s “ u ” and the CAL No. are displayed on the LCD panel.Blinking number:Ind...

44 e Eye Control Calibration ( m Model only) Let go of the shutter button. 4 5 Repeat steps 4 and 5 . s The AF point will blink in the followingsequence: 2 → 3 → 4 . 6 Check the viewfinder display. s When the calibration is completed,the CAL No. will stop blinking and“ i ” will be displayed. 7 Hold ...

46 e Eye Control Calibration ( m Model only) Eye Control Calibration and Operation Tips • Hold the camera as you always do while looking through the viewfinder.• Look through the viewfinder so you can see all four corners of the viewfinder. • Avoid squinting or blinking your eye.• When using Eye Con...

47 Deleting Eye Control Calibration Settings If you want to save new calibration settings under a CAL No. that alreadyhas calibration settings, follow the procedure below to first delete theprevious calibration settings. You can then do the calibration procedureand save the new calibration settings ...

48 g Using Eye Control ( m Model only) With Eye Control, you just look at the AF point where you want to focus.• Eye Control can be used in all shooting modes except < Y > (Full Auto). • In the < Y > (Full Auto) mode, Eye Control information is also added to the automatic AF point select...

49 6 Keep looking at the focusingpoint you want to select andpress the shutter button halfway. s The < m > icon lights in the viewfinder. s The AF point you look at will flash inred and focus the subject. 7 Take the picture. • If the camera fails to detect which AF point you are looking at, th...

50 Focusing Off-Center Subjects After achieving focus, you can lock the focus on a subject andrecompose the shot. This is called “focus lock.” Focus lock works when the AF mode is set to One Shot AF. 1 Set the camera to a Creative Zonemode. 2 Select the desired AF point. 3 Focus the subject. • Aim t...

51 When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light < n > blinks) with certain subjects such as the following: Difficult Subjects for Autofocusing • Low-contrast subjects. Example: Blue sky, flat surface with a solid color. • Subjects in ...

52 Z Metering Modes ★ The camera has three metering modes: Evaluative, partial, and center-weighted averaging metering. The Basic Zone uses evaluative metering. In the Creative Zone, any of the three modes can be selected. Partial metering and FE lock can be linked to the active AF point. (See page8...

4 User-Controlled Shooting 53 With Creative Zone modes, youcan set the desired shutter speedor aperture value to obtain theexposure you want. You takecontrol of the camera. Cr e ati v e Z o n e • The ★ symbol indicates that the respective feature can be used only in Creative Zone modes ( S , R , E ,...

54 S Program AE Like the < Y > (Full Auto) mode, this is a general-purpose mode to makepicture-taking easy. It sets theshutter speed and aperture valueautomatically to suit the subject’sbrightness. ∗ < S > stands for Program. ∗ “ AE ” stands for auto exposure. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to <...

56 R Shutter-Priority AE In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera sets the aperturevalue automatically to suit the subject brightness. A fast shutter speedcan freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject and a slow shutter speedcan blur the subject to give the impression of motion. ∗ <...

57 • If the maximum aperture value blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the < l > dial to set a slower shutter speed until the blinking stops. • If the minimum aperture value blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the < l > dial to set a faster shutter speed until the blinking stops...

59 • If the slowest shutter speed blinks, it indicates underexposure. In such a case, turn the < l > dial to set a larger aperture value (smaller f/number) until theshutter speed display stops blinking. • If the fastest shutter speed blinks, it indicates overexposure. In such a case, turn the ...

60 W Manual Exposure In this mode, you set both the shutterspeed and aperture as desired. Todetermine the exposure, refer to theexposure level indicator in theviewfinder or use a handheldexposure meter. This method iscalled manual exposure. In the < W > mode, the center-weighted averagingmeter...

61 5 Determine the exposure. • Look at the exposure level indicatorand set the shutter speed andaperture value as desired. 6 Take the picture. If the exposure level mark < z > blinks at the < o > or < s > level, it indicates that the difference between the standard exposure exceeds...

62 Q Depth-of-field AE Depth-of-field AE with a Manually-Selected AF Point The depth-of-field AE mode is for obtaining wide depth of field between anear and far subject. It is effective for group shots and landscapes. Theoptimum point of focus, aperture, and shutter speed are setautomatically to obt...

• If the aperture display blinks, it means that the desired depth of field cannot be obtained. Move further awayfrom the subject or use the wide-angle end if you areusing a zoom lens. Then try it again. • If the “ K ” shutter speed and maximum aperture display blink, it means the subject is too dark...

67 Exposure Compensation ★ Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera’s standard exposuresetting. You can make the picture look lighter (increased exposure) ordarker (decreased exposure). The exposure compensation amount canbe set up to +/–2 stops in half-stop increments. 1 Turn the Mode Dial...

68 L Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ★ With AEB, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a setrange (up to +/-2 stops in 1/2-stop increments) for three successiveframes. 1 Move the < 7 > arrow to the < L > icon. • Look at the LCD panel and press the< 0 > button. ( 1 ) 2...

• During AEB shooting, the < 7 > arrow will appear next to the < L > icon and the AEB level < x > will be displayed. In the viewfinder, the < j > icon will blink. • In the < H > film advance mode, the camera stops shooting automatically after taking the three AEB shots....

70 j AE Lock ★ AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different spot from thepoint of focus. After locking the exposure, you can recompose the shotwhile maintaining the desired exposure level. This feature is useful forbacklit and spotlighted subjects. 1 Focus the subject. • Press the shutter...

71 Bulb Exposures ★ When bulb is set, the shutter is open while you keep pressing the shutterbutton fully. Bulb exposures are useful when long exposures are requiredfor night scenes, fireworks, astronomical photography, etc. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to < W >. 2 Set the shutter speed to “ y ”. • Lo...

72 4 Multiple Exposures ★ The film is not advanced after each shot, so you can expose multipleshots on the same frame. Shoot up to nine shots on a single frame. 1 Move the < 7 > arrow to the < 4 > icon. • Look at the LCD panel and press the< 0 > button. ( 1 ) s “ E ” will be displa...

73 H Selecting the Film Advance Mode ★ The film advance mode can be set to Single < J > or Continuous < H >. If the film is not DX-coded or if you want to set a different film speed,load the film in the camera and set the film speed manually as follows.The settable film speed range is IS...

74 9 Silencing the Beeper The beeper can be silenced in all of the picture-taking modes. 1 Move the < 7 > arrow to the < 9 > icon. • Look at the LCD panel and press the< 0 > button. ( 1 ) 2 Set the setting to “ W ”. • Turn the < l > dial. • To enable the beeper to sound, set ...

75 Mirror Lockup ★ Mirror lockup is enabled with C.Fn-05-1. This prevents mirror-causedvibrations which may blur the image during close-ups or when atelephoto lens is used. To set this Custom Function, see “Setting aCustom Function” on page 84. When mirror lockup is set, the cameraoperates as follow...

76 K Wireless Remote Control Using the Remote Switch With Remote Controller RC-1 (sold separately), wireless operation ispossible up to 5 m/16.4 ft away from the front of the camera. 1 Turn the film advance mode leverto < p >. s The < K > icon appears on the LCD panel. Connect the Remote...

5 Flash Photography 77 With the built-in flash or EOS-dedicated Speedlite, you caneasily take flash pictures in thesame way as normal AE shooting.In the Basic Zone modes (except< I > < P >), the built-in flash is fully automatic. In Creative Zonemodes, it can be used at any time.

78 Using the Built-in Flash In low-light or backlit conditions, the built-in flash will pop up and fire automatically (except in < I > < P > modes). In a Basic Zone Mode In a Creative Zone Mode S : Use this mode for automatic flash photography. The flash sync speed (within 1/60 sec. - 1/...

79 • Use the built-in flash at least 1 meter (3.3 ft) away from the subject. Closer distances may result in the flash partially obstructed by the lens barrel. • When using the built-in flash, detach any hood attached to the lens. A lens hood will partially obstruct the flash coverage. • When a super...

80 Using the Built-in Flash a Flash Exposure Compensation ★ Flash exposure compensation can be set in the same way as withexposure compensation. It can be set up to +/–2 stops in 1/2-stopincrements. 1 Move the < 7 > arrow to the < a > icon on the LCD panel. • Press the < 0 > button...

81 Using an EOS-dedicated Speedlite The camera is compatible with the EX/EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series EOS-dedicated Speedlites. For details on operating the Speedlite, refer to the Speedlite’sinstruction booklet. Using an EX-series Speedlite With E-TTL II autoflash (AF point-linked,evaluative flash metering...

84 G Setting a Custom Function 1 Turn the Mode Dial to < G > . s The < V > icon and Custom Function No. are displayed on theLCD panel. 2 Select the Custom Function No. • Turn the < l > dial to select the Custom Function No. 3 Set the Custom Function setting. • Press the < w >...

85 Custom Function Settings C.Fn-01 Film rewind speed Increase the film rewind speed. 0 : Normal (silent) rewind1 : High-speed rewind C.Fn-02 Film leader position after film rewind Prevent the film leader from being rewound in the film cartridge afterfilm rewind. 0 : Rewinds film leader into the car...

87 C.Fn-08 Partial metering linkage with AF point/FE lock Partial metering and FE lock can be linked to the selected AF point.Effective for composing the shot. 0 : Disabled (Partial metering/FE lock linked to center AF point)1 : Enabled C.Fn-09 Flash sync speed in Av mode 0 : Auto1 : 1/125 sec. (fix...

88 C.Fn-12 Switch to center AF point with the < 3 > button 0 : Disabled1 : Enabled Press the < 3 > button to immediately switch to the center AF point. Convenient if you often use the center AF point. C.Fn-13 Lens AF stop button function 0 : AF stop1 : AF start AF operates only while the...

89 Reference Basic Photography Terms AE Abbreviation for auto exposure. It is an automatic metering and exposuresystem that sets the optimum exposure (shutter speed and/or aperturevalue) based on the reading by the built-in exposure meter. Exposure Exposure occurs when the film is exposed to light. ...

Basic Photography Terms 90 Depth of field This is the range where acceptable focus can be achieved in front of andbehind the point of focus. The smaller the aperture value (the higher thef/number), the deeper the depth of field. And the larger the aperturevalue (the lower the f/number), the shallowe...

91 Feature Availability Table Mode Dial mode AF Eye Control ∗ Auto Manual Meter ing Mode Film Adv ance Built-in Flash Functions AE Lock Custom Functions Exposure Compensation Midroll Rewind One-Shot AF-Assist beam Center-weighted avg. Flash off AF Point Selection Evaluative Partial Single Continuous...

Film Advance Mode One-Shot AF AI Servo AF J (Single frame) H (Continuous) AI Focus AF 92 AE Lock Effects AF Mode and Film Advance Mode Combination ∗ If you use Eye Control AF and press the < j > button before you press the shutter button halfway, AE lock will be applied to the center AF point....

93 Program Line The program line below applies when the camera is used in the < S > Program AE mode with an EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 lens. Aper ture v alue Shutter speed : At 28mm focal length : At 105mm focal length 12 25 50 ISO 6 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 5 4 3 2 1 0 –1 –2 –3 –4 –5 30 15 8...

94 Troubleshooting Guide If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. Nothing is displayed on the LCD panel. The batteries are exhausted. / The batteries have been installedincorrectly. s Replace the batteries with new ones. / Install the batteries correctly.(p.18) The picture l...

95 Major Specifications • Type Type....................................35 mm AF/AE SLR camera with built-in flashRecording media ................35 mm filmImage size ..........................24 x 36 mmCompatible lenses ..............Canon EF lenses (except EF-S lenses)Lens mount ......................

98 Index A AE .....................................................89AE Lock.......................................70, 92AEB ...................................................68AF Mode ...........................................38AF Mode Dial ....................................15AF Point ............

PRINTED IN TAIWAN © CANON INC. 2003 CT1-1265-000 This Instruction booklet is current as of December 2003. For information onusing the camera with system accessories introduced after this date, contactyour nearest Canon Service Center. CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Ja...