Canon Rebel T2 300X User Manual Page 1

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NomenclatureLCD PanelShutter Speed _ ISO film Date FE lockShooting mode icon<ISB> Manual focusI— Aperture valueF^d^ye reduction setting AEB amou

Viewfinder InformationAppoints (7) —I Superimposed display— Focusing screen!— <•> Focus confirmation lightEMSosuie level mdlcator Exposure com

NomenclatureMode DialThe dial is divided into two zones.Basic ZoneFully automatic mode where the camera takes care of everything.a : Full Auto (p.16)

Before You StartInstalling the Batteries^ Batteries are not included in camera body only (not kit) sold in North America. Obtain batteries separately.

Checking the Battery LevelCheck the batlefy level after replacing the batteries and before using the camera.Turn the Mode Dial to a shooting mode.• Th

Mounting and Detaching a LensMounting a Lens1Remove the caps.• Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body capMount the lens.• Align the red dots o

How the Shutter Button WorksThe shutter button has two stages, You can press it down halfway or fully The two levels of shutter button operation are a

Loading and Unloading FilmLoading FilmAfter you load the film, the camera first winds the entire roll onto the camera’s take-up spool With DX-coded fi

U • The shutter curtains have been manufactured with very hi^ precision Never touch them with your fingers. When loading film, do not touch or dam^e t

Fully Automatic ShootingOFull Auto Mode...18AF-Assist beam with the Built-in Flash...

OFuII Auto ModeAll you do is point the camera and press the shutter button. Everything is automatic so it is easy to photograph any subject. With seve

^ Take the picture.Compose the shot and press the shutter button fully.• [tyou want to ¿oorrit do it^iefoieiDcusing. Timing lhs20cpmtngnng after achi

Programmed Image Control ModesSelect a shooting mode to suit the target subject, and the camera will be set to obtain the best results.9 PortraitLands

^ SportsThis is for fast-moving subjects when you want tofreeze the action• The camera will first track the subject with the centre AF point. Focus t

<§> Using Red-eye Reduction (with the built-in flash)When flash is used in a loW'light environment, the subject's eyes may come out re

Self-timer OperationYou can use self-timer in any Basic mode or Creative mode. We recommend using a tripod when you use the self-timer.______Press the

With Remote Controller RC-5 (optional), wireless operation is possible up to 5 m/ 16.4 ft away from the front of the camera. _______________________Pr

I Imprinting the Date or Time (date Model only) iThe camera has a date feature with an automatic calendar to 2099. It can imprint the date or time on

I Imprinting the Date or Time (date Model only)Setting the Date and Timeo| Move the <^> arrow to <G2 Select the digit to be set.• Press the &

User-Controlled ShootingSelecting the AF mode...—...-,.„,.,20@Selecting the AF point...

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Selecting the AF mode^The AF mode is the AF operation method. Three AF modes are provided: ONE SHOT (One-Shot AF), Al FOCUS (Al Focus AF), and Al SERV

The AF point is used for focusing. The AF point can be selected automatically by the camera or manually by you In the Basic Zone modes and <A*DEP&g

EU!] Selecting the AF poinf^Focus LockAfter achieving focus, you can lock the focus on a subject and recompose the shot. This is called “focus lock.&q

When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) hAutofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light <•> blinks) with certain subjects such

^Selecting the Film Advance Mode^ Two film advance modes are provided: single-frame and continuous shooting (Max. 3 frames per sec.)._____________

P Program AELike the <0> (Full Auto) mode, this is a general-purpose mode to make picturetaking easy. It sets the shutter speed and aperture va

P Program AETake the picture.• Compose the shot and press the shutter button fully.• If “30'and the maximum aperture value blink, it incicates un

Tv Shutter-Priority AEn this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture vaiue lutomatically to suit the subject brightness. A fa

Av Aperture-Priority AEIn this mode, you set the desired aperture value and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the subject bright

М Manual Exposuren this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture value as desired. To letermine the exposure, refer to the exposure level ind

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A-DEP Automatic Depth-of-Field AEThis mode is for obtaining a wide depth of field automatically between a near subject and far subject. It is effectiv

Avl2 Exposure Compensation^Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera's standard exposure setting. You can make the picture look lighter (

^Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)^With AEB, the camera automatically changes the exposure within the set range (up to +/—3 stops in 1/2-stop increments)

*AE Lock*TAE JoGk enables ydu io JocH the exposure al a different place iroan the point of focus. After locking Itie exposure, you can recompose the s

I Multiple Exposures^Since the film is not advanced after each shot, you can expose multiple shots on the same frame. You can expose up to nine shots

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

sfl Safety Release LockThis prevents shutter reteese it there t$ no frim loaded or if there is no lens attached. It is particulahv effective agaLnsi m

Av : Use this mode if you want to set the flash aperture value. The camera will set the flash sync speed (within 30 sec -1/125 sec.) automatically to

Using the Built-in Flash*FE Lock*FE (Flash Exposure) lock is for setting the correct flash exposure for any part of the subject. First pop-up the buil

You can customise camera functions to suit your preferences. They are called Custom Functions.SD Setting Custom Functions^Display <BD> on the LC

ContentsConventions Used in this Instmction manual...2Handiing Cautions...

HSnSetting Custom Functions*C.Fn-02 AF point seJection method0 : Press AF point selection button, then press the cross keys.1 : Press the shutter but

LReferenceFeature Availability TableSet automatically. O: User-selectable/settableMode Dial ModeO• là •«1.aspTVAir M MBf‘kOne Shot• • •• o o o o•Al Se

Major Specifications•TypeType...Recording media...Image size...Compatible lenses...Lens mount

• ShutterType...Eleclronically conlrolled focal-plane shutterShutter speeds...1/4000 - 30 se

* EF28^0n«nV4-5.61llAngle ol view...Diagonal extent: 75° - 27°Horizontal extent: 65° - 22°40’Vertical extent: 46° -15°1

Handling CautionsCamera Care and Storage• The camera is a precision instrument Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock,• The camera is not wate

Batteries• Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery contacts to remove any fingerprints and smudges This is to prevent faulty connections and

Nomenclature• Reference page numbers are indicated by (p **).Built-in Hash /__, ,___Red-eye reduction lamp (p 22)AF-assist beam (p.44/19)<Q/Ci)S>

Viewfinder eyepiece ___Eyecup (p 26) __Tripod socket-__<AF> AF mode/SET button {p 20/26))— <AvB>Aperture set/Exposure compensation button