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Canon EOS ELan 7e User manual
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS 30/ELAN 7E is a high-performance, AF single-lens reflex camera
with Eye Control and seven focusing points.
Its many features can suit a wide variety of subjects and shooting
conditions. Camera operation can be fully automatic or you can use the
semi-automatic or manual modes to obtain the desired effects.
Before using your new camera, read this instruction booklet to familiarize
yourself with the camera.
Symbols
11 The Caution symbol alerts you to actions to prevent picturetaking w problems.
61 The Note symbol gives supplemental information for basic camera 4 operation.
_-iC-_ The Light bulb symbol offers helpful tips for operating your camera
'u- or taking pictures.
Also read "Handling Cautions" on page 6 to prevent camera malfunction
and damage.
Keep this instruction booklet handy for easy reference.
Before Using Your Camera
. Before shooting an important event, be sure to take test shots to make
sure the camera operates properly.
. EOS cameras have a lens mount for dedicated operation
(autofocusing, exposure control, etc.) with Canon EF lenses. Using a
non-Canon EF lens with an EOS camera may not result in proper
camera or lens operation.
Note that the warranty does not cover any camera malfunction or
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Handling Cautions
Camera Gare 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. lf the
camera gets really wet, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service
Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. lf the camera has
been exposed to salty air, wipe with a well-wrung damp cloth'
(3) Do not leave the camera in places prone to excessive heat such as in
a car on a sunny day. Excessive heat can cause the camera to
malfunction.
(4) The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to
disassemble the camera.
(5) Use only a blower brush to blow away dust on the lens, eyepiece,
mirror, focusing screen, and film compartment. Do not clean the
camera body or lens with a cleaner containing an organic solvent' For
stubborn dirt, consult your nearest Canon Service Center.
(6) The shutter curtains are extremely thin. Use only a blower to clean
them. Be careful not to blow air too forcefully on the shutter cuftains.
The shutter curtains can be easily deformed or damaged. Also, when
loading and unloading film, be careful not to touch the shutter curtains.
(Z\ Do nof touch the electrical contacts with your fingers. Otherwise
corrosion may develop on the contacts, resulting in improper camera
operation.
(8) lf the camera is not to be used for an extended period, remove the
battery. Store the camera in a well-ventilated, cool, dry place. During
the storage period, press the shutter button to release the shutter a
few times once in a while.
(9) Avoid storing the camera in a laboratory, cabinet, etc., where corrosive
chemicals are present.
(10) lf the camera has not been used for an extended period or if the
camera is to be used for an important event, check the operation of all
the camera controls or take it to your nearest Canon Service Center
for inspection.
(1 1) 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 < €E >, a small amount of power
is still supplied to the camera's LCD panel. However, this does not
affect the number of film rolls which can be taken with the battery.
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Handling Cautions
LCD Displays
In time, the camera's LCD panel display and the LCD display in the
viewfinder may fade and become difficult to read. lf this happens, have it
replaced (at cost) by a Canon Service Center.
At low temperatures, the LCD display response may become slower. And
at 60'C or higher temperatures, the display may blacken. In either case,
the display will return to normal at room temperature.
Lithium Batteries
(1) The camera operates on two CR123A lithium batteries. Check the
battery level in the following cases (-+page 18):
. After replacing the batteries.
. After not using the camera for an extended period. .',-y:::
. The shutter stops working.
. The camera is being used in a low-temperature environment.
. You will be shooting an important event.
(2) Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery contacts to remove any
fingerprints and smudges. This is to prevent faulty connections and
corrosion.
(3) Never disassemble or recharge the batteries. Also, never store a
battery in hightemperature places or short circuit the battery contacts
or toss a battery into a fire.
(4) Although the batteries work well even at low temperatures, battery
performance may decline slightly at freezing temperatures. In such a
case, keep spare batteries warm in a pocket, etc., and use and warm
the batteries alternately.
How Low Battery Levels Affect Camera Operation
On the LCD panel, if the < | > icon blinks or it is not displayed, a proper
exposure can still be obtained as long as the shutter releases. However,
when the battery level is low, film advance and auto rewind might stop
midway or not work at all and < A > may blink on the LCD panel. After the
batteries are replaced with new ones, film advance will be possible and film
rewind can resume by pressing the q @<< > button.
Contacts
Lens Electrical Contacts
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
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lnstall the batteries. Attach a lens.
Refer to the batterY Align the red dots on the
lens and camera and turn ft orientation diagram on the *.i;
battery chamber cover, the lens as shown bY the
and insert two CR123A arrow until it snaps in
lithium batteries as place. (+page 20)
shown. (+page 18)
Load the film. Focus the subiect.
Align the edge of the film Aim the focusing points on
leader with the orange the main subject and Press ffi ffi the shutter button halfwaY mark on the camera and
close the camera back until to autofocus. (-+page 22)
it snaps shut. (-+page 23) . Under low-light or backlit
. The film will then conditions, the built-in
advance to the first flash will pop-up and fire
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Quick Start Guide
*H On the lens, set the Turn the Command Dial
focus mode switch to to <E> (Full Auto).
<AF>. Keep pressing the
(-+page 20) Command Dial's lock
button while turning the
dial. (+page 28)
Take the picture. Unload the film.
Press the shutter button ' At the end of the roll, the I completely to take the film rewinds automatically.
picture. (+page 22) Open the camera back to
remove the film carlridge.
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Nomenclature
Viewf i nder lnformation
Focusing points (superimposed) New Lasermatte focusing screen
Eye Control icon
AE lock / FE lock indicator In-focus indicator
xln AF mode:
Flash-ready indicator Lights when focus is achieved,
lnsufficient flash warning blinks at 2HZwhen not achieved,
(during FE lock) x In MF mode:
Lights when focus is achieved
High-speed sync (FP flash) (focusing aid).
indicator
Exposure level
Flash exposure compensation (up to t2 stops in 1/2-stop increments)indicator Exposure compensation amount
Shutterspeed (\1SE - J8,,, b,i.b) AEB range
FEL display (FEt ) Red-eye redqction lamp-on indicator
CALdisplay ([fit - t-5, End - ! - 5)
DEP point display (AEP - I , t) Aperture display (00 - 9 t)
' On pages 12 and 13, all the display items are shown for explanatory purposes.
During actual operation, only some of the items are displayed.
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Conventions Used in this Instruction Booklet
. ln this booklet, the <#\> icon indicates the
Main Dial.
Dial. Turn . The .* t icon is the Quick Control
the Quick Control Dial switch to < oN > before
using the Quick Control Dial. # . This symbol indica.tes that there is a related
Custom Function that is described briefly.
Detailed descriptions are provided in "Custom
Functions" on page 93.
. All the operations described in this booklet
assume that the Command Dial is not set to
< CED >. Before proceeding with any operation,
turn the Command Dial to a picture-taking
mode by pressing the lock button and turning
the dial.
. Page numbers in parentheses (-+page I) indicate where you can
find more relevant information.
. The camera control icons and markings used in this booklet
correspond to the actual icons and markings found on the camera.
See "Nomenclature" on Page 10.
. ln this instruction booklet, a Canon EF 28-105mm t13.5-4'5 ll USM
lens is used for explaining the procedures.
. The procedures explained in this booklet assume that the Custom
Functions are set to the default settings.
. The (6+7, (60;, and (016 ) icons indicate that the respective function
remains in effect for 4,6, and 16 sec. respectively after the button is
released.
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Installing the Batteries and Checking the Battery Level
lnstalling, the tsatteries
The camera uses two lithium CR123A (or DL123A) batteries.
--,-N) Open the battery chamber cover.
t\ . Slide cover $+ release lever as shown by the arrow and open the battery
chamber cover.
lnsert the batteries.
. Make sure the batterY contacts (+
"*-W, and -) are oriented as shown on the
battery chamber cover.
. Do not mix old and new batteries.
Close the battery chamber cover.
. Press the cover until it snaps shut.
available, take spareE ao, places where CR123A batteries may not be easily
batteries with you. Also carry spare batteries for extended shooting sessions.
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Mounting and Detaching a Lens w
Mounting a,Lens
Remove the caps.
Remove the rear lens cap and the N . camera body cap.
Mount the lens.
.ffi . Align the red dots on the lens and camera and turn the lens as shown
by the arrow until it snaps in place.
Red dots
On the lens, set the focus mode
switch to <AF>.
. lf the focus mode switch is set to
<MF> (or <M> on older lenses),
autofocus will not operate and < rm >
will be displayed on the LCD Panel.
Remove the front lens cap.
Detaching the Lens
While pressing the lens release
button, turn the lens as shown by
the arrow.
. When the red dot on the lens is at the
top, remove the lens.
El . x""p the removed caps where you will not lose them.
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Dioptric Adjustment
By adjusting the diopter, eyeglass wearers will not need their eyeglasses to
see a sharp viewfinder image. The camera's adjustable dioptric range is
-2.5 to +0.5 dpt.
s''4.g Remove the eyecup.
. While grasping both sides toward the W
bottom of the eyecup, slide it upward
to remove.
Turn the dioptric adjustment
knob.
. Turn the knob to the right or left until
the focusing points look sharp in the
viewfinder.
. The diagram shows the knob set at
the standard diopter (-1 dpt).
Reattach the eyecup.
E f rf'" viewfinder still does not look sharp after you turn the dioptric adjustment
knob, use one of the Ed-series dioptric adjustment lenses (sold separately).
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How the Shutter Button Works
The EOS camera's shutter button can be depressed halfway or all the waY.
There is a click stop at the halfway point.
Pressing the Shutter Button Halfwalrpr Completely
The shutter button works as described below.
When it is pressed halfway:
. Autofocusing is activated, and when
focus is achieved, the focusing point
flashes and the beeper sounds. The
in-focus indicator <O> on the
viewfinder's lower right also lights.
. Also, the shutter speed and aperture
are set and displayed on the LCD
panel and in the viewfinder.
When it is pressed completelY:
. The shutter is released to take the
picture and the film advances by one
frame.
E . C"r"ra movement during the moment of exposure is called camera shake.
Camera shake can cause blurred pictures. To prevent blurred pictures due to
camera shake:
' Hold the camera steady (see page 26).
. Use the center of your finger to touch the shutter button, grasp the camera
with your entire right hand, then press the shutter button gently'
. lf the AF Mode Dial has been set to . €[nuo >, the in-focus indicator < O > will
. point ilityXl Mode Diat has been set to < glnvo' and automatic focusins
selection is set (-+page 45), the focusing point will not flash in red'
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@ Loadi and Un
ff . rn" shutter curtains have been manufactured at very high precision. Never
touch them with your fingers. When loading film, do not touch or damage the
curtains with your fingers or film.
. In hot and humid environments, do not remove the film packaging until you are
ready to load the film.
El . f the f ilm is not loaded properly, the < @ > icon will blink on the LCD panel and
the shutter will not work. Reload the film cartridge properly.
. lnfrared film cannot be used with this camera.
Checking the Film Speed
The camera reads the film cartridge's DX code and sets the film speed
automatically within ISO 25 - 5000.
. Set the Command Dial to a Creative Zone mode.
Press the < FUNC. > button and
move the <>> arrow to < ISO > on
the LCD panel.
'The film speed will appear on the
LCD oanel.
El tt yo, want to set a film speed different from the DX-coded film speed or if the
film cartridge is not DX-coded, see "Setting the ISO Film Speed" on page 79.
(ililll C.Fn-3-1 can prevent the film speed from being set automatically with the DX
code. (-+page 96)
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@ Loadinq and Unloadinq Film
Unloading Film
After the film's last frame is exposed, the camera rewinds the film
automatically.
'When the film starts to rewind, the
film rewind indicator on the LCD panel will flow from right to left to ffi
indicate that the film is rewinding.
The frame counter also counts down.
'The film rewind stops automatically.
Check that the <@> icon on the LCD
I I I lrrlt ilr. Ul panel is blinking, then remove the l-1.@- %) \7-- __-/ film cartridge.
Q<< Midroll Rewind
To rewind the film in midroll, follow the procedure below.
*'.,,, Press the < Q<< ; button.
N 'The film will start rewinding. The subsequent operation will then be the
same as normal film rewind.
qri Take out the film cartridge.
Check that the <@> icon on the LCD dHi$rNW\
panel is blinking, then remove the
film cartridge.
tUt press.ing the < Q* > butron roggtes between high-speed and P:i'lg^tlT,r_:y':|,low-speed (silent) rewind.
ftllll Custom Function C.Fn-1 can alter the rewind speed. (-+page 96)
(ffi Normally, the entire film leader is rewound inside the film cartridge. Custom
Function C.Fn-2-1 can leave out the film leader after film rewind. (-+RaOe 96)
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Holding the Camera
To avoid taking blurred pictures, hold the camera steady to minimize
camera shake.
Horizontal shooting Vertical shooting
. Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand, and press your right
elbow 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 front of the other instead of
lining up both feet.
l-fl lfre camera automatically senses whether it is in the horizontal or vertical
position. When you switch between the horizontal and vertical orientations, the
detection mechanism inside the camera will make a small sound.
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Cl rull Auto Mode
All you do is point the camera and press the shutter button. Everything is
automatic so it is easy to photograph any subject. With seven focusing
points to focus the subject, anyone can just point and shoot.
-W Turn the Command Dial to <E>.
ffi 'This automatically sets the AF mode
l"'[ toto <erFocus>,<fl> (single-framethe film advanceshooting),modeand
\o"\ the metering mode to <fel>. IE IV
Aim the focusing points on the
subject.
'The main subject, as determined by
the camera, will be focused by one of
the focusing points.
. To focus a subject not covered by
any of the focusing points, see
"Focusing Off-Center Subjects" on
page 54.
Press the shutter button halfway
to focus.
'When focus is achieved, the focusing
point which achieved focus willflash
in red, the beeper will sound, and the
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O Full Auto Mode
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\ Check the exposure setting.
"; 'The shutter speed and aperture will Itr'5Fl- trfi \Y/Xi
- llOl _).rl) be set automatically and displayed in Eb the viewfinder and on the LCD oanel. 'irn.ir,r' EJ 'r'\--:, !' W
Lo )%)
Take the picture.
. Compose the shot and press the
shutter button completely.
r=llll . wtren,tocus is achieved, the autofocus and auto exposure setting will also be
locked.
.lf the in{ocus indicator <O> blinks, the picture cannot be taken. (-+pages 55)
. Out of the seven focusing points, the one covering the closest subject is
selected automatically to achieve focus.
. Multiple focusing points may light simultaneously. This indicates that these
focusing points have all achieved focus.
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O Full Auto Mode ]..
Automatic Firing of the Built-in Flash
In the Basic Zone modes (except < I > and < \ >), the built-in flash pops
up and fires automatically under low-light or backlit conditions. (To retract
the flash head, push it down by hand.)
0 ,r rn" built-in flash's automatic pop-up action is obstructed accidentally, the < fl >
icon will blink on the LCD panel as a warning. lf this happens, press the shutter
button halfway to return the camera to normal operation.
t=llll Atso read the cautions for using the built-in flash on pages 82.
.r!-
;W: lf you do not want the built-in flash to fire, use the < P > (Program AE) mode.
(-+page 58)
AF-Assist with the Built-in Flash
Under low-light conditions, the built-in flash fires a brief burst of flashes
when you press the shutter button halfway. This is to illuminate the subject
(AF assist light) to enable easier autofocusing.
Lli .The AF-assist light does notfunction in the <I> and <\> modes.
. The built-in flash's AF-assist light is effective up to about 4 meters.
. ln a Creative Zone mode, lift up the flash head and the AF-assist light will be
emitted when necessary.
. When an EOS-dedicated Speedlite is attached to the camera, the Speedlite's
built-in AF-assist lamp will light.
@ Using Red-eye Reduction
When flash is used in a low-light environment, the subject's eyes may
come out red in the photograph. "Red eye" happens when the light from the
flash reflects off the retina of the eyes.
The camera's red-eye reduction feature turns on the red-eye reduction
lamp to shine a gentle light into the subject's eyes to narrow the pupil
diameter or iris. A smaller pupil reduces the chances of red eye from
occurring. Red-eye reduction can be set in any picture-taking mode except
<I>andcq>.
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O Full Auto Mode :
Move the <>> arrow to the < O >
icon on the LCD panel.
. Look at the LCD panel and press the
< FUNC. > button to move the arrow.
(66 )
Turn the </xr> dial to set " I " on
I tso the LCD panel. t>@
. To cancel red-eye reduction, set "il"
l'tl)iE on the LCD panel.
@i . Press the shutter button halfway to
return to normal camera operation. 4.)7 . When red-eye reduction is enabled,
the red-eye reduction lamp-on
lj lllj,|l indicator will be displayed in the
Ll '.I I rllr1.,,1l viewfinder and on the LCD panel
l:l' ill when you press the shutter button
Red-eye reduction halfway and the lamp lights.
lamp-on indicator
|.:1hl 'R"o-"ye reduction will not work unless the subject looks at the red-eye
reduction lamp. Tellthe subject to look at the lamp.
'For maximum effectiveness, take the picture after the red-eye reduction lamp
turns off (after 1.5 sec.).
'You can take a picture even while the red-eye reduction lamp is lit.
'The effectiveness of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject.
;v'To.rk- further increase the effectiveness of red-eye reduction, go to a brighter
envlronment or move closer to the subiect.
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i"r,*rn:r:r,:'i.,:lrrir.i:,,i,'urrrii,i:if ..irr.,rjri:i.i,'frl$D pOftfait MOde
This mode blurs the background to
make the human subject stand out.
Turn the Command Dial to <\a>.
. The picture-taking procedure is the
same as with the <E > Full Auto
mode on page 28.
'This automaticallv sets the AF mode
to .9ffr >, the film advance mode to
.EII>, and the metering mode to
< fel >.
:0i. Background blur is most effective when the subject fills the frame from the
waist up. Also, the further away the subject is from the background, the more
blurred the background will become.
. Using a telephoto lens also increases background blur. lf you have a zoom
lens, use the longest focal length. (For example, a 28-105mm zoom lens set to
105 mm.)
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Landscape Mode I
This is for sweeping scenery, night
scenes, etc.
ffi@;";-""
Turn the Command Dial to <I >.
. The picture-taking procedure is the
/,s;[ same as with the <O> Full Auto tt mode on page 28.
lorr\ 'This automaticallv sets the AF mode IItr to . ro'l5t>, the film advance mode to
< E> (single-frame shooting), and
the metering mode to <fel>.
lO ,t,n" shutter speed display blinks, the shutter speed may be too slow and a
blurred picture may result due to camera shake. Using a tripod is recommended.
(The shutter speed will still blink even while a tripod is used.)
E ff"," built-in flash will not fire in this mode even while it is popped up.
;\fl/a.x. Using a wide-angle lens will further enhance the depth and breadth of the
picture. lf you have a zoom lens, use the shortest focal length. (For example, a
28-105mm zoom lens set to 28 mm.)
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