Instruction Manual
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... optimum performance together with any Canon EF lens. Silent mechanisms ensuring quiet operation • Your now EOS camera can be taken to the Rebel X S model (with both the Rebel X S and the Rebel X. Thank you for selecting this Instruction book indicates useful hints when using the camera. IV. It is Important to take ph, tographs exactly as you see page 4. TAKING DIFFERENT KINDS OF SHOTS An explanation of different ways...
... optimum performance together with any Canon EF lens. Silent mechanisms ensuring quiet operation • Your now EOS camera can be taken to the Rebel X S model (with both the Rebel X S and the Rebel X. Thank you for selecting this Instruction book indicates useful hints when using the camera. IV. It is Important to take ph, tographs exactly as you see page 4. TAKING DIFFERENT KINDS OF SHOTS An explanation of different ways...
Instruction Manual
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... Taking Photographs in Flash (Rebel X S only) ( i ) Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function. Focussing on the Program AE Settings ( p ) Program Shift Six-second Timer Shutter-priority AE Settings ( Tv ) Aperture-priority AE Settings ( Av ) Manual Exposure Settings ( M ) Depth-of-field AE Settings (A•NEP ) Flash Photography with the Speedlite 26 200E 40 26 Exposure Compensation 41 27 Bulb (Long Exposure) Photography. 43 29 Multiple-exposure Photography 44 31 Taking Pictures Using the Self-timer 46 33 Changing the Film Speed Setting...
... Taking Photographs in Flash (Rebel X S only) ( i ) Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function. Focussing on the Program AE Settings ( p ) Program Shift Six-second Timer Shutter-priority AE Settings ( Tv ) Aperture-priority AE Settings ( Av ) Manual Exposure Settings ( M ) Depth-of-field AE Settings (A•NEP ) Flash Photography with the Speedlite 26 200E 40 26 Exposure Compensation 41 27 Bulb (Long Exposure) Photography. 43 29 Multiple-exposure Photography 44 31 Taking Pictures Using the Self-timer 46 33 Changing the Film Speed Setting...
Instruction Manual
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... camera yourself. Indicates Rebel X S functions which are used, and in extreme humidity, use the camera for a long time. Precautions 1) This camera is not resistant to water and should not be used outdoor,s in water, contact an authorized Canon service facility. Always develop exposed film promptly. • Please see page 58 for repair. 3) Remove the battery if you do not expect to use a desiccant. 5) Carefully check the camera's operation...
... camera yourself. Indicates Rebel X S functions which are used, and in extreme humidity, use the camera for a long time. Precautions 1) This camera is not resistant to water and should not be used outdoor,s in water, contact an authorized Canon service facility. Always develop exposed film promptly. • Please see page 58 for repair. 3) Remove the battery if you do not expect to use a desiccant. 5) Carefully check the camera's operation...
Instruction Manual
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When using autofocus. lamp lights when focussing is completed. ISO Film Speed Display Shutter Speed Setting Indicates ISO Film Speed/Calculated Value Metered Manual Exposure Indicator Aperture Setting/Calculated Value - Matte Screen Partial Metering Mark Center AF Frame Wide AF Frame Metered Manual Exposure Indicator AE Lock Indicator S Red-eye Reduction Indicator Flash Indicator Shutter Speed Indicator Aperture Value Indicator ..% t;;;.;;;;'• Exposure Indicator Exposure Compensation Level Indicator Exposure Level Scale Exposure Level Mark S Red-eye Reduction Lamp on ...
When using autofocus. lamp lights when focussing is completed. ISO Film Speed Display Shutter Speed Setting Indicates ISO Film Speed/Calculated Value Metered Manual Exposure Indicator Aperture Setting/Calculated Value - Matte Screen Partial Metering Mark Center AF Frame Wide AF Frame Metered Manual Exposure Indicator AE Lock Indicator S Red-eye Reduction Indicator Flash Indicator Shutter Speed Indicator Aperture Value Indicator ..% t;;;.;;;;'• Exposure Indicator Exposure Compensation Level Indicator Exposure Level Scale Exposure Level Mark S Red-eye Reduction Lamp on ...
Instruction Manual
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... page 33) FUNCTION ZONE .0) : Sound Mode (see page 48) iso : Manual ISO Speed (see page 47) : To Rewind Film before End of Roll (see page 49) a When the camera is not in use, please set the command dial to When the camera is placed in a bag, this prevents the possibility of objects hitting the shutter button, continually activating the shutter and draining the battery. 10 Command...
... page 33) FUNCTION ZONE .0) : Sound Mode (see page 48) iso : Manual ISO Speed (see page 47) : To Rewind Film before End of Roll (see page 49) a When the camera is not in use, please set the command dial to When the camera is placed in a bag, this prevents the possibility of objects hitting the shutter button, continually activating the shutter and draining the battery. 10 Command...
Instruction Manual
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... batteries (number of rolls of photographs. 12 OS; 2. The battery check symbol indications have the follows meanings: : The battery power is sufficient. : Battery power is nothing at all displayed on the LCD panel. film. icm : Replace both batteries with no film in the camera. Data based on new batteries, using the camera. •Remember that batteries can sometimes be difficult to see page 58. • The command dial lock...
... batteries (number of rolls of photographs. 12 OS; 2. The battery check symbol indications have the follows meanings: : The battery power is sufficient. : Battery power is nothing at all displayed on the LCD panel. film. icm : Replace both batteries with no film in the camera. Data based on new batteries, using the camera. •Remember that batteries can sometimes be difficult to see page 58. • The command dial lock...
Instruction Manual
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... a danger of camera shake.) •BlInkIng focus lamp When the focus lamp blinks, the shutter can operate in both on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder will blink. Press the shutter button halfway. The subject is a danger of the shutter speed resulting in camera shake, the shutter speed Indicated on automatically to take the picture. S The AF Auxiliary Light Emiter When focussing conditions are displayed both the image zone and the...
... a danger of camera shake.) •BlInkIng focus lamp When the focus lamp blinks, the shutter can operate in both on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder will blink. Press the shutter button halfway. The subject is a danger of the shutter speed resulting in camera shake, the shutter speed Indicated on automatically to take the picture. S The AF Auxiliary Light Emiter When focussing conditions are displayed both the image zone and the...
Instruction Manual
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When taking a flash shot with the camera set in the following way. 1. When using the image zone, the red-eye reduction function can then take a photograph without the flash. Press the red-eye reduction mode button (the flash button). • The LCD panel will automatically pop up , gently illuminating the subject's eyes momentarily, reducing the size of the pupils and reducing the chance of people taken using the flash, such as in poorly-lit...
When taking a flash shot with the camera set in the following way. 1. When using the image zone, the red-eye reduction function can then take a photograph without the flash. Press the red-eye reduction mode button (the flash button). • The LCD panel will automatically pop up , gently illuminating the subject's eyes momentarily, reducing the size of the pupils and reducing the chance of people taken using the flash, such as in poorly-lit...
Instruction Manual
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... effective background blur can be achieved when using a zoom lens, set the lens to take a photograph with the subject in the viewfinder, attach an external flash unit and use flash when taking the picture. 21 If using a telephoto lens. S If the subject appears dark against a blurred background. • By pressing the shutter button down and holding it, continuous shooting is possible. Set the command dial to 1. •If...
... effective background blur can be achieved when using a zoom lens, set the lens to take a photograph with the subject in the viewfinder, attach an external flash unit and use flash when taking the picture. 21 If using a telephoto lens. S If the subject appears dark against a blurred background. • By pressing the shutter button down and holding it, continuous shooting is possible. Set the command dial to 1. •If...
Instruction Manual
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... or back-lit by setting the lens to 8 . •Take your photograph from as your photo- S If $ blinks in flash will fire automatically. graph by , the built-in the viewfinder, attach an external flash unit and use flash when taking the picture. 23 Taking Photographs in Close-up Mode (I ) The image was removed due to copyright restrictions Use the macro function built in to your lens for close to...
... or back-lit by setting the lens to 8 . •Take your photograph from as your photo- S If $ blinks in flash will fire automatically. graph by , the built-in the viewfinder, attach an external flash unit and use flash when taking the picture. 23 Taking Photographs in Close-up Mode (I ) The image was removed due to copyright restrictions Use the macro function built in to your lens for close to...
Instruction Manual
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... aperture value for the lighting conditions. Set the command dial to obtain the desired shutter speed setting. 27 This is called the Shutter-priority AE. Faster shutter speeds allow you can take photographs that freeze moving subjects, while with a feeling of a TV screen, be sure to copyright restrictions Fast shutter speed On the shutter-priority setting, the camera automatically set screen. •When taking a photograph of motion. The image was removed...
... aperture value for the lighting conditions. Set the command dial to obtain the desired shutter speed setting. 27 This is called the Shutter-priority AE. Faster shutter speeds allow you can take photographs that freeze moving subjects, while with a feeling of a TV screen, be sure to copyright restrictions Fast shutter speed On the shutter-priority setting, the camera automatically set screen. •When taking a photograph of motion. The image was removed...
Instruction Manual
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...-of-filed suitable for taking beautiful portrait photographs, with a small aperture value, landscapes will blur. Aperture-priority AE Settings (Av ) The image was removed due to copyright restrictions Smaller aperture value The image was removed due to copyright restrictions When you set the aperture, the camera automatically selects the correct shutter speed to obtain the designed aperture value. 29 Turn the electronic input dial to suit the lighting...
...-of-filed suitable for taking beautiful portrait photographs, with a small aperture value, landscapes will blur. Aperture-priority AE Settings (Av ) The image was removed due to copyright restrictions Smaller aperture value The image was removed due to copyright restrictions When you set the aperture, the camera automatically selects the correct shutter speed to obtain the designed aperture value. 29 Turn the electronic input dial to suit the lighting...
Instruction Manual
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... flash light. A II the red-eye reduction function is cancelled in the creative zone, the red-eve reduction function set in the image zone will also be used when a special flash or the accessory shoe cover is raised, press the flash button (the red-eye reduction mode button) one more time. • The LCD panel will go out, indicating that the red-eye reduction has been set when taking flash shots in flash down to indicate that the red-eye...
... flash light. A II the red-eye reduction function is cancelled in the creative zone, the red-eve reduction function set in the image zone will also be used when a special flash or the accessory shoe cover is raised, press the flash button (the red-eye reduction mode button) one more time. • The LCD panel will go out, indicating that the red-eye reduction has been set when taking flash shots in flash down to indicate that the red-eye...
Instruction Manual
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... (*). Tv (Shutter-priority AE) Manually set to any desired aperture value. Flash aperture value automatically set shutter speed and existing lighting. M (Manual) Manually set to any desired shutter speed of 1/90 sec. The minimum aperture value for the lens being used blinks. Condition The background is set to 1/90 sec. 38 TAKING DIFFERENT KINDS OF SHOTS Checking exposure display information when using the flash Shooting mode Shutter speed Aperture value P (Program AE) Automatically set to a value faster that 1/90 sec., the camera will...
... (*). Tv (Shutter-priority AE) Manually set to any desired aperture value. Flash aperture value automatically set shutter speed and existing lighting. M (Manual) Manually set to any desired shutter speed of 1/90 sec. The minimum aperture value for the lens being used blinks. Condition The background is set to 1/90 sec. 38 TAKING DIFFERENT KINDS OF SHOTS Checking exposure display information when using the flash Shooting mode Shutter speed Aperture value P (Program AE) Automatically set to a value faster that 1/90 sec., the camera will...
Instruction Manual
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... function when long exposures are required, such as the shutter button is held down . Turn the electronic input dial until the shutter speed is set to M jo M 4.- ; 44O G o 1- 2. L UUL U c_ccu a1,2-1,7 4. Bulb photography can be combined with the multiple-exposure function. 43 Compose the photograph and take the picture. The shutter will close. Make sure the camera does not move during exposure by using the release lock function on the display...
... function when long exposures are required, such as the shutter button is held down . Turn the electronic input dial until the shutter speed is set to M jo M 4.- ; 44O G o 1- 2. L UUL U c_ccu a1,2-1,7 4. Bulb photography can be combined with the multiple-exposure function. 43 Compose the photograph and take the picture. The shutter will close. Make sure the camera does not move during exposure by using the release lock function on the display...
Instruction Manual
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Taking Pictures Using the Self-timer The self-timer can result in out-of twice per second. •When using the self-timer with a flash shot, if the red-eye reduction function is set the focus and check the shutter speed and aperture value. the self-timer will appear in the LCD panel. • If the self-timer button is pressed again. Compose the picture and press the shutter button down halfway to eight times per second. L Ii JUrl 1U coo...
Taking Pictures Using the Self-timer The self-timer can result in out-of twice per second. •When using the self-timer with a flash shot, if the red-eye reduction function is set the focus and check the shutter speed and aperture value. the self-timer will appear in the LCD panel. • If the self-timer button is pressed again. Compose the picture and press the shutter button down halfway to eight times per second. L Ii JUrl 1U coo...
Instruction Manual
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Turn the electronic input dial to set the film speed (ISO number) yourself, the film speed can be selected manually in the following way. The range of possible settings is reset. 47 A The film speed setting will appear on the display panel. ~• ft * unn rut., iso Atssmexi% 2. Set the command dial to the desired photographic mode. Changing the Film Speed Setting When using non-DX coded film, or when you...
Turn the electronic input dial to set the film speed (ISO number) yourself, the film speed can be selected manually in the following way. The range of possible settings is reset. 47 A The film speed setting will appear on the display panel. ~• ft * unn rut., iso Atssmexi% 2. Set the command dial to the desired photographic mode. Changing the Film Speed Setting When using non-DX coded film, or when you...
Instruction Manual
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... Canon service facility. 12 See back page 52 shooting? ly. It, when the shutter button Is pressed halfway. Please take the camera to your hands when Press the shutter button steadi- Troubleshooting Tips Before you start thinking that there might be something wrong with the camera. the display is not operating correct- If this doesn't solve the problem, please take it still does not locus, blinking?) set the focus mode switch...
... Canon service facility. 12 See back page 52 shooting? ly. It, when the shutter button Is pressed halfway. Please take the camera to your hands when Press the shutter button steadi- Troubleshooting Tips Before you start thinking that there might be something wrong with the camera. the display is not operating correct- If this doesn't solve the problem, please take it still does not locus, blinking?) set the focus mode switch...
Instruction Manual
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... from the subject and try again. 2) When using a zoom lens, set to Do If the Exposure Meter on the LCD Panel Blinks Command dial mark P Warning display (Flashing) - .3:C. 1' .2.-.,;,:4i..)0•0a'."/" Shutter speed 30" and minimum aperture value of the lens in use . 53 A•DEP 30" - '.?.0 -- - ..-2.,. .,..2.6 3 Subject is too dark. Use flash. Shutter speed 2000 and maximum aperture value of the lens in use . 2,74.7:--22 :- ''' Meaning Subject is too...
... from the subject and try again. 2) When using a zoom lens, set to Do If the Exposure Meter on the LCD Panel Blinks Command dial mark P Warning display (Flashing) - .3:C. 1' .2.-.,;,:4i..)0•0a'."/" Shutter speed 30" and minimum aperture value of the lens in use . 53 A•DEP 30" - '.?.0 -- - ..-2.,. .,..2.6 3 Subject is too dark. Use flash. Shutter speed 2000 and maximum aperture value of the lens in use . 2,74.7:--22 :- ''' Meaning Subject is too...
Instruction Manual
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... film pressure plate and film guide rails- Replacement is at an authorized Canon service facility. If the bc indicator appears, perform the following these suggestions for periodic cleaning. Cleaning the film chamber- After about five years, the display may also respond relatively slowly in temperatures below 0°C. Cleaning mirror and focusing screen- Take the camera to remove accumulated film dust particles...
... film pressure plate and film guide rails- Replacement is at an authorized Canon service facility. If the bc indicator appears, perform the following these suggestions for periodic cleaning. Cleaning the film chamber- After about five years, the display may also respond relatively slowly in temperatures below 0°C. Cleaning mirror and focusing screen- Take the camera to remove accumulated film dust particles...