Canon EOS 7 User Manual

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Nomenclature• The reference page is indicated in parentheses.• The camera controls are indicated as icons in brackets < >.AF mode dial (-»page 1

ReferenceAE lock...(1) Auto AE lockIn One-Shot AF mode. AE lock applied when locus is achieved.(2) Manual AE lockEnabled

Reference• Film TransportFilm loading...Automatic advance to frame 1.Film advance...Automatic film advance

IndexAccessories...97<<^> AEB...65AE lock...

Indexfocusing<DEP> Deplh-of-field AE...60off-center subjects...47<ED> Manual focusing.

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NomenclatureEyecup (^page 21,38)Viewfinder eyepiece‘Date display panel (-»page 39) -j<FUNC>Function button (^page 24,31.65.68,69,71.76)<[®)&g

NomenclatureLCD PanelRemote control icon---------------------Shutter speed (WDOO - 3S‘\ butb)-| Depth-of-field AE (dfP)ISO film speed (6 - 6&apos

NomenclatureViewfinder InformationFocusing points (superimposed)--------- — New Lasermatte focusing screen*y-888sae-i,;is;;r<AE lock / FE lock ind

NomenclatureCommand Dial• The dial is divided into four zones.• The dial is locked when it is set to < QD >• To release the lock, hold down the

NomenclatureAF Mode DialONE SHOT AF Hpage 42) Al FOCUS AF (-»page 44) Al SERVO AF (-»page 43)Film Advance Mode LeverSelf-timer / Remote control mode (

Conventions Used in this Instruction BookletIn this booklet, the icon indicates the Main Dial.‘ The <0> icon is the Quick Control Dial. Turn the

This chapter explains the things you need to know and do before you use your camera for the first time.raftiiiBefore You StartAttaching the StrapPass

Installing the Batteries and Checking the Battery LevelInstalling the BatteriesThe camera uses two lithium CR123A (or DL123A) batteries.Open the batte

Installing the Batteries and Checking the Battery LevelChecking the Battery LevelCheck the battery level after replacing the batteries and before usin

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Mounting a LensMounting and Detaching a LensRemove the caps.• Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap.Mount the lens.• Align the red dots on

Dioptric AdjustmentBy adjusting the diopter, eyeglass wearers will not need their eyeglasses to see a sharp viewfinder image. The camera’s adjustable

How the Shutter Button WorksThe EOS camera's shutter button can be depressed halfway or all the way. There is a click stop at the halfway point.P

(§) Loading and Unloading FilmLoading Film12Orange markOpen the camera back.• Slide the camera back lever down as shown by the arrow.Insert the film c

I Loading ana unioaaing i-nmW In hot and humid environments, do not remove the film packaging until you are ready to load the film0 • If the film is

@ Loading and Unloading FilmUnloading FilmAfter the film’s last frame Is exposed, the camera rewinds the film automatically. When the film starts to

Holding the CameraTo avoid taking blurred pictures, hold the camera steady to minimize camera shake.Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand,

Bas'C ‘For quick and easy picture-taking, this section describes the Command Dial's Basic Zone modes: <0>, <’?»>, <fik>, &

D Full 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 sev

O Full Auto Mode—\г5üDC"!"]B.0—,► 1.ISO<S>•1»mm.)\_____Check the exposure setting.► The shutter speed and aperture will be set automat

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.The EOS 33/ELAN 7 is a high-performance, AF single-lens reflex camera with seven focusing points.Its many fea

a Full Auto ModeAutomatic Firing of the Built-in FlashIn the Basic Zone modes (except <Sk> and <^>), the built-in flash pops up and fires

O Full Auto Modei 0Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicatorMove the < ► > arrow to the < <§> > icon on the LCD panel.• Look at the LCD p

^ Portrait ModeThe image was removed due to copyright restrictionsThis mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out.Turn the Command

Landscape ModeThe image was removed due to copyright restrictionsThis is for sweeping scenery, night scenes, etc.Turn the Command Dial to <u>.•

Close-up ModeThe image was removed due to copyright restrictionsUse this mode to take close-up shots of flowers, insects, etc.Turn the Command Dial to

Sports ModeThe image was removed due to copyright restrictionsThis is for sports and fast-moving subjects \A/hen you want to freeze the action on film

S Night Scene ModeThe image was removed due to copyright restrictionsThis mode is for taking pictures of people at twilight or at night.The flash illu

01 Using the Self-timerThe self-timer is for when you want to be in the picture. It can be used in Basic Zone and Creative Zone modes. You shouid also

ci)l Using the Self-timerQ • The self-timer beeper can be silenced. See page 69.• If you start the self-timer without looking through the viewfinder,

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ContentsHandling Cautions...6Quick Start Guide...

Imprinting the Date or Time (QD Model only)Setting the Date and TimeTo set the date or time, follow the procedure below.Select the date or time displa

□ □ □ □ □The viewfinder has seven focusing points. You can select the focusing point closest to the subject to make It easier and faster to compose th

Selecting the AF ModeDifferent AF modes have different AF operation characteristics. The camera provides three AF modes; One-Shot AF for still subject

Selecting the AF Mode0Press the shutter button halfway to start the AF operation. Focus will then be achieved once.► The focusing point which achieves

Selecting the AF Mode• About Predictive AFIf the subject approaches or retreats from the camera at a constant rate, the camera tracks the subject and

EB Selecting a Focusing PointThe focusing point achieves focus over the part it covers. You can select the focusing point in one of two ways: Automati

EE) Selecting a Focusing PointAutomatic Focusing Point SelectionLight up all the focusing points in red.• Press the key until the focusing point selec

Focusing Off-Center SubjectsIf you want to focus an off-center subject not covered by any of the focusing points, use focus lock as described below.•

When Autofocus FailsThe camera has a high-precision AF system which can focus almost all subjects. However, it can fail to achieve focus (the in-focus

Metering ModeThe camera has three metering modes: Evaluative, partial, and centerweighted averaging metering. Use the metering mode most suited for th

ContentsDepth-ol-field Preview...57M Manual Exposure...

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The Command Dial's Creative Zone modes give you more control over the camera. You can set the shutter speed and/or aperture to obtain the result

P Program AEThe image was removed due to cc^yright restrictionsLike the <D> (Full Auto) mode, this is a general-purpose mode to make picture-tak

P Program AE4Take the picture.• Compose the shot and press the shutter button completely.The Difference Between <p> and <□>• The <p>

Tv Shutter-Speed Priority AEIn this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture automatically to suit the brightness of the scene

Tv Shutter-Speed Priority AECheck the viewfinder display and I take the picture.If the aperture display is not blinking, a correct exposure will be ob

Av Aperture-Priority AEIn this mode, you set the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the brightness of the subject.A

Av Aperta re-Priority AEo' I >WOOD' I 'Check the viewfinder display and r take the picture.If the shutter speed display does notblin

M Manual ExposureIn this mode, you set both the shutter speed and the aperture for total exposure control. The exposure level of the shutter speed and

M Manual Exposure4Press the shutter button halfwayto focus the subject.•• The exposure level is displayed in the viewfinder.• The exposure level indic

Handling CautionsCamera Care and Storage(1) The camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock.(2) This camera is

DEP Depth-of-field AEThis mode is for obtaining a wide depth of field automatically to so that both near subjects and far subjects look sharp. It is e

PEP Depth-of-field AEThe image was removed due to copyright restrictionsFocus farthest subject.' Aim the selected focusing point on the farthest

DEP Depth-of-field AE41-lo"Ш-"hoodIf the aperture display blinks, the desired depth of field will not be obtained. (However, you can still t

AE LockWith the same focusing point, you can obtain and lock the auto exposure setting on one part of the picture and then recompose to focus a differ

Exposure CompensationChanging the standard exposure level set by the camera during picturetaking is calied exposure compensation. Just turn the <0

%Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)With AEB, the camera automatically changes the exposure within the set range (up to ±2 stops in 1/2-stop increments) fo

^Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)"2.1.0.1.2* Correct exposure"2.1.0.1.2* Underexposure "2.1.0.1 .2* OverexposureTake the pictures.► The

Bulb ExposuresA bulb exposure starts when you press the shutter button completely and ends when you release the shutter button. Bulb exposures are use

@] Multiple ExposuresBy not advancing the film after taking a picture, a single frame can be shot multiple times. Up to nine multiple exposures can be

a Multiple Exposures / !)) Silencing the BeeperIf you shoot multiple exposures on the first few or last few frames of roll, the multiple exposures mi

Handling CautionsLCD DisplaysIn time, the camera’s LCD panel display and the LCD display in the viewfinder may fade and become difficult to read. If t

Mirror LockupMirror lockup is enabled with C.Fn-5-1 (-»page 88). Keeping the reflex mirror in the up position prevents mirror-caused vibrations that c

ISO Setting the ISO Film SpeedIf the film is not DX-coded or if you want to set a different film speed, you can set the film speed manually after load

I Wireless Remote ControlRemote Controller RC-1 (sold separately) enables wireless remote control operation in all the picture-taking modes.Turn the f

About the Built-in FlashUsing the built-in flash is as easy as normal picture-taking.In the Basic Zone modes (except <^> and < ^>), the bu

Using the Built-in FlashIn a Basic Zone ModeIn a Basic Zone mode (except <Si,> and <^>), the built-in flash pops upand fires automatically

Using the Built-in FlashFlash Sync Speeds and Flash AperturesMode Sync SpeedFlash AperturePThe sync speed is set automatically within 1/60 -1/125 sec.

Using the Built-in Flashта Flash Exposure CompensationYou can set flash exposure compensation with the built-in flash or an external, EOS-dedicated Sp

Flash Photography with an EX-Series SpeedliteWith a Canon EX-Series Speedlite, flash photography is easy as using thebuilt-in fiash. You can aiso use

Flash Photography with an EX-Series SpeedliteFull Auto FlashFull Auto E-TTL autoflash used in the <P> Program AE mode is explained below. For mo

Flash Photography with an EX-Series SpeedliteE|] • About automatic reduction of flash outputIf an EOS-dedicated Speedlite is used for a subject backli

Quick Start GuideInstall the batteries.Refer to the battery orientation diagram on the battery chamber cover, and insert two CR123A iithium batteries

Flash Photography with an EX-Series Speedlite* FE LockFE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure reading for any part of th

Flash Photography with an EX-Series SpeedliteThe image was removed due to copyright restrictionsTake the picture. Compose the shot and take the pictu

Flash Photography with an EX-Series SpeedliteFEB (With 550EX or MR-14EX)With Canon Speedlite 550EX or MR-14EX, three successive flash shots can be bra

Flash Photography with an EX-Series SpeedliteWireless, Multi-Speedlite SystemYou can set up an E-TTL wireless autoflash system with a master unit (550

Using Other EOS-Dedicated SpeedlitesWith an EOS-dedicated Speedlite other than the EX series, TTL autoflash can be easily used like any AE mode.The fl

Custom Functions enable you to customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences.The aai symbol in this booklet introduced the

Setting a Custom Functionrn IUU f,HBB-Custom Function SettingNo. -Custom Function No.Turn the Command Dial to <(S3>. •• The < GB3> icon an

Canceling a Custom FunctionTurn the Command Dial to <(S5)>. • The < GED> icon and Custom Function No. are displayed on the LCD panel.Selec

Custom Function ListC.Fn FunctionNo.C.Fn-1Film rewind speed0Low speed (silent)1High speedC.Fn-2Film leader position after fiim rewind0Rewinds film lea

Custom Function ListC.Fn FunctionNo.C.Fn-8Partial metering linkage with focusing point/FE lock0Disabled (Partial metering and FE lock at center focusi

Quick Start Guide3On the lens, set the focus mode switch to <AF>.(-»page 20)4Turn the Command Dial to<a>(Full Auto).Keep pressing the Comm

Basic Photography Terms ExposureExposure occurs when the film is exposed to light. Correct exposure is obtained when the film is exposed to a proper a

ReferenceDepth of fieldThis is the range where acceptable focus can be achieved in front of and behind the point of optimum focus. The smaller the ape

Feature Availability TableReferenceCommand Dial ModeAFFilm Advance Metering ModeOne-ShotAlServoAlFocusFoctsirg ?cir: Se'eciicnSingle ConllDLCUSS

ReferenceBuilt'in FlashEiposureCCdip$*5a»nAELockFELockFunctionsMidrollRewindCustomFunctrOTtsAutoFiringManualFiringAF-AssistISOSpeedRed-eyeReducti

ReferenceProgram LineThe program line below applies when the camera is used in the <p> Program AE mode with an EF 28-90mm f/4-5.6 lens.— : At 28

ReferenceExposure Warning ListModeBlinking WarningIndicationCountermeasuresP^ \ 1 / ^-30" HG- '' / 1 \ ^The subject is too dark.Use fl

Troubleshooting GuideIf there is a problem, try to resolve it by referring to this Troubleshooting Guide. If the problem still persists, take the came

ReferenceMajor Accessories> Battery Pack BP-300The vertical grip has its own shutter button and AE/FE lock button. It houses four size-AA batterie

Reference• Remote Switch RS-60E3Wired remote switch for pressing the shutter button, it connects to the camera’s remote control terminal and prevents

ReferenceMajor Specifications• TypeType..........35mtT) AF/AE single-lens reflex camera with focal-plane shutterand built-