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Canon EOS Rebel 2000 / 3000 User manual
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- Canon EOS Rebel 2000 / 3000
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Thankyou for purchasinga Canonproduct.
The Eos REBEL 2000/Eos 300 is a very compact autofocus,single-lens
reflex camera. lt can be used for a wide variety of subjects and situations
with fully automaticand user-controlledpicture-takingmodes.
Read this Instructionsbookletand familiarizeyourselfwith your new
camera beforetaking pictures.
fSymbols
{f Theproblems.caution symbol alerts you to actions to prevent picture-taking
The Note symbol gives additional informationfor basic camera E operation.
)di:! andThe takingLightbulbpictures.symbol offers helpful tips for operating your camera
Page numbers in parenthesesindicatewhere you can find more relevant
information.
Also read "HandlingPrecautions"on page 6 to preventcamera malfunction
and damage.
In this Instructionsbooklet,the EF 2g-gOmmf/3.5-5.6ll lens is shown in
illustrationsfor explanatorypurposes.
Keep this Instructions booklet handy for easy reference.
IPrecautions
' Before using the camera for 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,exposurecontrol,etc.) with EF lenses.Using a non-EF
lens with an Eos camera may not result in proper camera or lens
operation.
Note that the warranty does not cover any camera malfunctionor
damage occurring with the use of non-Canon accessories.
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HandlingPrecautions
Camera Care
(1) This camerais not waterproofand cannotbe usedin rainor under
water.lf the cameragets reallywet, promptlyconsultyour nearest
CanonServiceCenter.lf thereare any waterdropletson the camera,
wipe off with a dry cloth.lf the camerahas beenexposedto salt air,
wipewitha clean,well-wrung,dampcloth.
(2) Do not leavethe camerain placesproneto excessiveheatsuchas in a
car on a sunnyday. Excessiveheatcan causethe camerato
malfunction.
(3) Use only a blowerbrushto removeany duston the lensor in the film
compartment.Do not use a cleanercontainingorganicsolventto clean
the camerabodyor lens.For stubborndirt,consultyour nearestCanon
ServiceCenter.
(4) Whenyou will not be usingthe camerafor an extendedperiod,remove
the batteries.Storethe camerain a well-ventilated,cool,dry place.
Releasethe shuttera few timesoccasionallyto makesurethe camera
stillworks.
(5) Avoidstoringthe camerain a laboratory,cabinet,etc.,wherecorrosive
chemicalsare present.
(6) Beforeusingthe cameraafteran extendedperiodof disuse,checkthat
all the cameracontrolsfunctionproperlyor take it to the nearestCanon
ServiceCenterfor inspection.Do this especiallybeforeshootingan !i importanteventor goingon a trip.
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LCD Panel
In time,the camera'sLCD paneldisplaymay fade and becomedifficultto
read.lf this happens,haveit replaced(at cost)by a CanonServiceCenter.
. At low temperatures,the LCD panel'sdisplayresponsemay become
slower.And at 60"Cor highertemperatures,the displaymay blacken.In
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HandlingPrecautions
Lithium Batteries
(1) The cameraoperateson two CR2 lithiumbatteries.Checkthe battery
levelin the followingcases:
. Afterreplacingthe batteries.
. Afternot usingthe camerafor an extendedperiod.
. The shutterstopsworking.
. The camerais beingusedin a low-temperatureenvironment.
. You willbe shootingan importantevent.
(2) Beforeinstallingthe batteries,wipethe batterycontactsto removeany
fingerprintsand smudges.Thisis to preventfaultyconnectionsand
corrosion.
(3) Althoughthe batteriesworkwell evenat low temperatures,battery
performancemaydeclineslightlyat freezingtemperatures.In sucha
case,keepsparebatterieswarmin a pocket,etc.,and use and warm
the batteriesalternately.
How Low Battery Levels Affect Camera Operation
Evenwhen ;)q! nfinf<son the LCD panel,a properexposurewill be
obtainedas longas the shutterreleases.However,-sincethe batterylevel
is low,film advanceand auto rewindmay not work.Replacethe batteries
withnewones.
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 electricalcontacts.
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QuickStartGuide
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Install the batteries. Attach a lens.
Inserttwo CR2 lithiumbatteries Alignthe red dots on the lens
as shown by the battery and cameraand turn the lens
orientationdiagramon the clockwiseuntilit snaps in place.
batterychambercover.See See page 18.
page 16.
Load the film. Focus the subject.
Alignthe edge of the film leader Aim the AF frame on the
with the orangemark on the subjectand pressthe shutter
cameraand closethe camera button halfwayto autofocus.
back untilit snaosshut. See See page 24.
page 20. . Underlow-lightor backlit
. The film will then advanceto conditions,the built-inflash
the firstframe automaticallv. will fire automatically.See
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QuickStartGuide
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On the lens, set the Turn the Command
focus mode switch to Dialto <O> (FullAuto).
AF. See page 24.
See page 18.
ryffir Takethe picture. ffi Unloadingthe film. 8 % # .
tr Pressthe shutterbutton ffi At the endof the roll,the film
tr completelyto takethe picture. fuffi rewindsautomatically.Open
See page 19. the camera back and remove
the film cartridge.See page 21.
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LCD Panel
Self-timericon Apefturedisplay
Red-eyereduction
settingdisplay
Shutterspeeddisplay Beepersettingdisplay
ISOspeeddisplay AEBamountindicator
FunctionindicatorsManualfocusicon
tE Red-eye
reductioniconISO icon EEISO IFocusingpoint F Beeper icon
indicator hIlrrrI 's) Multiple
.1. AEBexposureicon rcon rll
Batteryicon Frame counter
Batterylevelindicator Multipleexposure setting
Multipleexposure count
Film status icon Self-timeroperation indicator
Film-loadedindicator (counts down)
Film rewind-completedindicator
Exposure scale
Exposure compensationindicator
Exposure level scale
Exposure level index
Metered manual exposure display
AEB amount indicator
Red-eye reductionON indicator
The LCD panel is shown with all the informationdisplayed.The actual
informationdisplayedwill vary dependingon the camera settingsand
shootingconditions.
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Nomenclature
VieMinder Information
Focusingpoints
AE lock/FE lock indicator In-focusindicator
Flash-readyindicator Exposurescale
FE lock warning Exposurecompensation
amountindicator
High-speedsync (FP flash) Exposurelevelscale
display Exposureleveldisplay
Meteredmanualexposure
displayShutterspeeddisplay AEB amountindicator
Aperturedisplay
Red-eyereductionlightON
Focusingpoint indicator indicator
The viewfinderis shownwithall the informationdisplayed.The actual
informationdisplayedwillvarydependingon the camerasettingsand
shootingconditions.
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Nomenclature
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Command Dial
The Command Dial's settingsare divided into four zones.
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(Turns off the camera.) O' Fu// b;qg 4uto
1. Basic Zone 2. CreativeZone
O : Full Auto (page 24) Controlthe camerato obtainthe
Forfullyautomaticpicture-taking. desiredeffect.
. All you do is pointthe cameraand P : ProgramAE (page42)
pressthe shutterbutton. Tv : Shutterspeed-priorityAE(pageaa)
Av : Aperture-priorityAE (page46) Programmedlmage Control
Zone M : Manualexposure(page48)
Fullyautomaticpicture-takingto suit A.DEP: Depth-of-fieldAE (page50)
the subjecttype.
. All you do is pointthe cameraand 3. ISO :Manual ISO setting
pressthe shutterbutton. (page 57)
\a : Portrait(page28)
I : Landscape(page29) 4. tr : Lock
$ : Close-up(page30)
4\ : Sports(page31)
pi : NightScene(page32)
Whennot usingthe camera,turnthe CommandDialto <[|> (Lock)to
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This chapterdescribesthe things you
need to know and do before you start
usrngyour camera.
Before You Start
Attaching the Strap
Passthe end of the strapthroughthe
Eyepiececover camera'sstrapeyeletfromthe bottom.
Then passit throughthe strap'sclasps.
Pullthe strapto makesure it doesnot slip
out of the clasp.
. The eyepiececoveris also attachedto
the strap.See page34.
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|nsta||ingtheBatteriesandCheckingtheBa
Installingthe Batteries
The camera uses two lithiumCR2 batteries.
Slidethe batterychambercover 4 leveras shown by the arrow and ffi
open the batterychambercover.
Insert the batteries with the
contacts (+ and -) 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.
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Checking the Battery Level
Check the battery level after replacingthe batteries and before using the
camera.
Turn the Command Dial to any
setting except <E>.
. The camerawillthenturnon and the
LCDpanelwilldisplayone of the
followingbatterylevelicons:
$: Battery level OK.
t l The battery level is low. Keep d
spare batteries handy.
Battery exhaustion is
) imminent.
Replace the batteries. (See
page 7.) In this case, the
shutter buttonwill not function.
Batterylevel icon
Battery Service Life (With 24-ex. rolls)
Ambient Temperature 0% Flash Use 50% Flash Use 100% Flash Use
At 20'c 60 24 1 2
A t - 1 0 ' c 40 16 8
. The Battery Service Life table above is based on Canon's tes[ing
conditionsusing an EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6ll lens and new-batleries.
. Operating the cimera without film will still corflfil*il power. lt will
reducethe number of rollsthat can be taken with the batteries.
lf nothing is displayedon the LCD panel, the batteriesmay have been
installedincorrectly.Take out the batteriesand installcorrectly (See page 16).
For places where CR2 batteriesmay not be easily available,take spare
batterieswith you. Also carry spare batteriesfor extended shooting sessions.
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Mountingand Detachinga Lens W
Mountinga Lens
Remove the rear lens cap and the
camera body cap.
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.
. lf the focusmodeswitchis set to MF
(or ffin.ddeF tente), adrtofoCuswill
not operate.
. Whilethe lensautofocuses,do not
touchthe lenswhereit rotates.
Detachingthe Lens
While pressing the lens release
button, turn the lens as shown by
the arrow until it stops. Then
remove the lens.
. AF standsfor Autofocus.
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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 Halfway or Completely
The shutter button works as described below.
When it is pressed halfway:
. Autofocusing is activated,and when
focus is achieved,the beeper sounds
and the viewfinder'sin-focusindicator
lights in green.
. The shutterspeed and apertureare
also set and displayedon the LCD
panel and in the viewfinder.
When it is pressed completely:
. The shutter is released to take the
pictureand the film advancesby one
frame.
Cameramovementduringthe momentof exposureis calledcamerashake.
Camerashakecan causeblurredpictures.
To preventblurredpicturesdueto camerashake:
. Holdthe camerasteady(seepage22).
. Usethe centerof yourfingerto touchthe shutterbutton,graspthe camera
withyourentirerighthand,then pressthe shutterbuttongently.
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Loading and UnloadingFilm
Loading Film
After you load the film, the camera first winds the entire roll onto the
camera'stake-upspool. Then each time a pictureis taken, one frame of
film is rewoundback into the film carlridge.
Turn the Command Dial to any
setting except <E>.
Slide up the camera back lock-
release lever to open the camera
back.
,r Insert the film cartridge at an
angle as shown in the figure.
, Hold down the film cartridge and
pull the ed_geof the film leader to
the orange mark on the camera.
Then close the camera back.
. Pressdownthefilmcartridgesothatit isset
securelyandthefilmdoesnotslacken.
. lf theedgeofthefilmleadergoesbeyond
theorangemark,pushsomeof thefilm
backintothecartridge.
. Whilethefilmis prewindingaroundthetake-
r l r upspool,theISOfilmspeedwillbe
l r r r r r l displayedontheLCDpanel. tr . Whilethefilmis prewindingaroundthetake- Ho upspool,theframecountercountsup.
Whenit stops,camerawillmakea shutter-
releasesoundandthe<@>iconandtotal
framecountwillbedisplayed.
. lf theframecountis notdisplayedandthe
<@>iconisblinking,it meansthatthefilm
wasnotproperlyloaded.Takeoutthefilm
cartridgeandloadit inthecameraagain.
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Loadingand UnloadingFilm
. With DX-coded film, the camera automaticallysets the film's ISO speed.
.lf the film is not DX-coded, set the ISO speed manually. See page 57.
.Infrared film cannot be used with this camera.
. The shutter curtains are manufacturedwith very
high precision.To prevent damage, never touch the
shuttercurtains.When loadingor unloadingfilm, be
careful not to touch the shutter curtain with vour
fingersor the film.
UnloadingFilm
After the film's last frame is exposed,the camera rewindsthe film
automatically.
When the film rewind ends, the camera
will make a shutter-releasesound and
the <@> icon will blinkon the LCD
'(- panel. Before openingthe camera
I;l back to unloadthe exposedfilm, make
sure the icon is blinking.
o.. MidrollFilm Rewind
To rewindthe film before reachingthe last frame, follow the steps below.
Press the <O.. > button.
. The filmwillstartrewinding.The
operationwillthenbe the sameas
normalfilm rewind.
Open the camera back and
remove the film.
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Holdingthe Camera
lf you remove the film from the camera in midroll without rewindingand then
load a new roll of film, the new roll's film leader will only be wound back into
the film cartridge.To prevent this, close the camera back and press the
shutter button completely before loading a new roll of film.
Holdingthe Camera
To avoidtakinga blurredshot,holdthe cameraproperlyas described
below.
For horizontalshooting. For vertical shooting.
. Wr?pyour righthandaroundthe cameragripand graspfirmly.Set your
elbowlightlyagainstyour body.
. Use your left handto holdthe lensfrom underneath.
. Pressthe cameraagainstyourforeheadand lookthroughthe viewfinder.
. Keepone foot slightlyaheadof the otherfor betterstability.
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Forquickand easypicture-taking,this
sectiondescribesthe CommandDial's
BasicZonemodes:<l-'l>, <\a>, 4ir;',
<V>, <{\>, and<Ei>.Thesemodes
set all the camerasettingsautomatically.
All you do is pointthe cameraand press
the shutterbutton.
Also,thesemodesoverridethe
camera'sMainDial< /Xh > and buttons
(exceptfor <@>, ..rl)>, <N)>,<@st,
and the shutterbutton).Thisis to
preventspoiledshotscausedby
accidentaloperationof cameracontrols.
Camera-Controlled
AutomaticShooting
. In the <l-'l>, <\a>, <,1?>,and <Ei>
modes, the built-inflash pops up
and fires automaticallyunder low-
light or backlitconditions.
. The settings automaticallyset by
the Basic Zone modes are shown in
the "Feature AvailabilityTable" on
page 64.
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E rull Auto Mode
In the <O> mode,all you do is pointthe cameraand pressthe shutter
button.Photographany type of subjectautomatically.Any of the seven
focusingpointscan focusthe subjectfor easypicture-taking.
Turnthe CommandDialto <E>. #
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Aim any of the focusing points on
the subject.
. One of the focusingpointswillfocus
the subjectas recognizedby the
camera.
. To focusa subjectnot coveredby
any of the focusingpoints,see page
39.
Press the shutter button halfway
to focus.
. Whenfocusis achieved,the beeper
willsoundandthe in-focusindicator
(O)at the vieMinder'slowerrightwill
light.
. The focusingpointwhichachieved
focuswilllight.
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E FullAutoMode
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, Check the exposure settings.
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rit F? thebe setviewfinderautomaticallyandonandthedisplayedLCDpanel.inHo
Compose the shot and press the
shutter button completely to take
the picture.
. When focus is achieved, AF lock also takes effect at the same time. See
page 39.
. lf the in-focus indicatorblinks, the shutter cannot be released. See pages 40
and 66.
. Out of the seven focusing points, generally the one covering the closest
subject is selected automaticallyto achieve focus.
. Multiplefocusing points may light simultaneously.This means that these
focusing points have all achieved focus.
. Under low-lightor backlit conditions,the built-inflash will pop up and fire
automatically.
. To retractthe built-inflash.,pushOownthfog{,ffifi
at the centeras shownin the diagram.
. See page60 for instructionson howto usethe built-in
flash.
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Automatic Firing of the Built-in Flash
In the <E>,4$v, <V>, and <Ei> modes,the built-inflashpops up and
fires automaticallyunder low-lightor backlitconditions.
lf the automaticpop-upof the built-inflash is obstructedaccidentally,the
. t]!,it iconwill blinkon the LCDpanelas a warning.lf this happens,press
the shutterbuttonhalfway.The camerawillthenreturnto normal.
_-H: lf usingflashis prohibitedor if you wantto use existinglightinsteadof flash, ''lllf- use the <P> mode(see page 42).
AF-Assistwith the Built-inFlash
In the BasicZonemodesand CreativeZonemodes,the AF-assistlamp
lightsautomaticallywhennecessary.
Underlow-lightconditions,the built-inflashflashescontinuouslywhenyou
pressthe shutterbuttonhalfway.Thisis to illuminatethe subjectto enable
easierautofocusing.
. AF-assistdoesnot functionin the <l > and < {1 > modes.
. The AF-assistlightis effectiveup to about4 meters/ 13.2feet.
. ln a CreativeZonemode,pressthe flashbuttonto pop up the flash.The
AF-assistlightwillthenturnon whennecessary.
. Whenan externalEOS-dedicatedSpeedliteis attachedto the camera,the
externalSpeedlite'sbuilt-inAF-assistlampwillfunction.
. The AF-assistlightworksin BasicZoneand CreativeZonemodes.
Single-frameand ContinuousShooting
Thefilmadvancemode(singleor continuous)whenthe shutterbuttonis
helddownis set automaticallyby the respectivepicture-takingmode.
To seewhichfilmadvancemodeis set by the picture-takingmodes,see
the "FeatureAvailabilityTable"on page64.
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