Canon 300D instruction manual JAE Lock, 2Press the j button. ˜, Compose the shot and shoot

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If you want to maintain the AE lock while taking more shots, hold down the <j> button and press the shutter button to take another shot.

jAE Lock

AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different place from the point of focus. After locking the exposure, you can recompose the shot while maintaining the desired exposure level. This feature is useful for backlit and spotlighted subjects.

In Creative Zone modes, partial metering will be used automatically for AE lock.

1 Focus the subject.

s The exposure setting will be displayed in the viewfinder.

2Press the <j> button. ( ˜)

s The < j> icon will light in the

viewfinder to indicate that the exposure

setting has been locked (AE lock).

• Aim the center of the viewfinder over the subject where the exposure is to be locked, then press the < j> button.

• Each time you press the < j> button, it locks the current exposure setting.

AE lock indicator

3 Compose• the shot and shoot.

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Contents Page Page Copyrights Test the Camera Before ShootingEquipment Check List Contents 109 Safety Warnings Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage LCD Panel and LCD Monitor CameraCF Card Lithium Battery for the Date and TimeLens Electrical Contacts Reference page numbers are indicated by p.∗∗ NomenclatureEF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens LCD AEB LCD PanelViewfinder Information Creative Zone Mode DialBasic Zone Image ZoneAC Adaptor Kit ACK-E2 optional Battery Charger CB-5LBattery pack slot Red lamp Power cord socket DC coupler plug DC coupler cordConventions Used in this Manual Attaching the Strap Before You Start2Remove the cover Connect the power cordAttach the battery 4Recharge the batteryPage Installing and Removing the Battery Shooting conditions Removing the Battery Open the battery compartment cover2Remove the battery pack Battery LifeConnect the DC Coupler’s plug to the AC adapter’s socket Using a Household Power Supply2Connect the power cord Connect the DC Coupler2Attach the lens On the lens, set the focus mode switch to AFMounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens Remove the capsClose the cover Installing a CF Card Open the coverUsing CF cards made by Canon is recommended 2Insert the CF card2Remove the CF card Removing the CF Card Open the coverFull pressing Power SwitchShutter Button Halfway pressingOperating the l Dial Press a button and turn the l dial Using the Electronic DialsJust turn the l dial Menu Operations 2Select a tab Setting Procedure Display the menu4Select the menu setting 5Set the desired setting∆ Set-up Menu Settings˙ Shooting PlaybackLCD Monitor 2Clear the settingsShooting Settings Image Recording Settings3Set the date display format Setting the Date and TimeSelect Date/Time 2Set the date and time+ Be sure the battery’s orientation + is correct Replacing the Date/Time Battery5Close the cover Select OK Cleaning the Image Sensor CmosTerminate the cleaning 4Clean the image sensorHolding the Camera Dioptric AdjustmentTurn the dioptric adjustment knob Illustration shows the knob at the standard setting -1 dptFully Automatic Shooting Set the Mode Dial to Y U I O P Or SFocus the subject 4Check the exposure settingFully Automatic Shooting 2Aim any of the AF points on the subjectShoot Close-up Programmed Image Control ModesPortrait LandscapeFlash off You can disable the flash when you do not want it to fireSports Night PortraitCaptured image will be displayed on the LCD monitor 2Set the Review settingImage Review Select ReviewChanging the Review Time 2Set the Review time settingSelect Review time Press the H´ button so that ´ appears on the LCD panel Self-timer OperationPress the H´ button 2Focus the subjectPress the H ´ button Wireless Remote Control2Shoot From the bottom of the eyecup, push it Upward Using the Eyepiece CoverRemove the eyecup 2Attach the eyepiece coverSettings for Shooting 2Select the image-recording quality Image-recording Quality SettingsImage-Recording Quality Select QualityImage Size Pixels Format 1Press the D ß button Setting the ISO SpeedISO Speed in the Basic Zone Modes ISO Speed in the Creative Zone ModesSelecting the White Balance Press the 6 ∂ button 2Select the white balance settingWhite Balance Select an image Custom White BalanceShoot a white object 2Select Custom WBPress the µ keys to select White Balance Auto Bracketing4Select 3Set the bracketing amount4Shoot Canceling White Balance Auto BracketingProcessing Parameters Selecting the Processing ParameterSelect Parameters 2Select the processing parameterSelect the Set No 2Select Set upPress the å keys to select 1, 2, or 3, then press p Select the desired Set Number 4Select the parameterSet the parameter 6Return to the Parameters menu2Select the file numbering method Auto ResetFile Numbering Select File numberingTake a vertical shot Setting Auto Rotation2Set the Auto rotate setting Select Auto rotateDisplay the camera settings INFO. Checking Camera SettingsCamera Setting Information Advanced Operations Press the 3 button 3Selecting an AF PointAutomatic AF point Selection Manual AF point SelectionSet a Creative Zone mode except Q Set the camera to a Creative Zone modeFocus Lock Manual Focusing When Autofocus Fails Manual FocusingFocusing ring Drive Mode Selection Check the display Set the Mode Dial to TTProgram AE 2Focus on the subjectProgram AE Shifting the ProgramPage Shutter Speed Display With a large aperture value Aperture-Priority AE2Select the desired aperture value 4Checkshoot. the viewfinder displayAperture Value Display Depth-of-field Preview3Select the desired aperture value 4Focus on the subject Set the Mode Dial to f 2Select the desired shutter speedTurn the l dial to set the desired shutter speed 6Shoot 5Determine the exposureAutomatic Depth-of-Field AE Set the Mode Dial to Q 2Focus the subject Set the exposure compensation amount Setting Exposure Compensation Press the shutter button halfway and check the display 3Shoot Auto Exposure BracketingSelect AEB 2Set the AEB amountCanceling AEB Compose the shot and shoot Exposure setting will be displayed in the viewfinderJAE Lock 2Press the j button. ˜Set the aperture value Set the Mode Dial to W 2Set the shutter speed toDial to select Next setting after Bulb ExposuresUsing the Built-in Flash in the Basic Zone Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash in the Creative Zone Built-in Flash Range Flash Sync Speed and Aperture SettingsSelect Red-eye on/off Using Red-eye Reduction2Set the red-eye reduction Check that the M icon is lit FE LockEvaluative metering Centerweighted average meteringMetering Modes 0LCD Panel IlluminationImages not taken with the camera Image PlaybackImage with Shooting Information Image PlaybackSingle image Playback the image 2View another imageHighlight Alert HistogramSample Histogram Nine thumbnail images are displayed on one screen Index DisplaySetmode.the camera to the playback 2Display the indexScroll around Magnified ViewDisplay the image to be magnified 2Magnify the image2Set jump display Jumping in the index display modeImage Jump Set the camera for playbackStop the auto play Automated Playback of Images Auto playbackSelect Auto Play 2Start the auto playSelect Rotate Rotating an Image2Rotate the image 4Press the button Connecting to a TVSwitch to Video 2Turn the TV on, and set the inputSelect Protect Image Protection2Set the image protection 2Display the erase menu Erasing an ImageErase the image Select All Erasing All Images4Erase the images 2Format the CF card Format the CF card before using it in the cameraFormatting the CF Card Select FormatAbout Error Message Direct Printing from the Camera 4Turn on the printer Turn the Power switch to 2Set up the printerConnect the Camera to the Printer 3Connect the camera to the printer5Turn the camera’s power switch to 1, then press the button Select the image to be printed Printing2Press p 4Print the image 3Select StyleStyle setting screen Setting the Printing Style Select Style2Select the style option 3Select the desired setting 2Trim the image Setting the Quantity Set the number of copiesSetting the Trimming Select Trimming3Exit the trimming Press p to return to the print setting screenRotating the trimming frame Resolving Printing Errors When Stopping the PrintingCamera uses Dpof Version Dpof Digital Print Order FormatSet the print type, date, and file No. options Print OrderPrinting Options Select Print OrderPrint Type Select the set up option4Select the desired setting Exit the set up screen112 Select Order Selecting Individual Images2Select the image to be printed 4Exit the Order screen Set the print settingsPress the å keys to set the number of copies from 1 to Exit the Print Order screen If you select Cancel, the print order screen will reappearSelecting All Images 2Select Mark all2Select Print Order Direct Printing with DpofSelect Print Press the å keys to select OK 5Start printingCheck the printing options displayed On the upper leftStopping the Printing Resolving Printing ErrorsResuming the Printing Memo 120 Reference 122 Function Availability TableONE Shot AF AF Modes and Drive ModesCamera turns off by itself Power SourceBattery cannot be recharged Battery becomes exhausted quicklyShooting Date and time is wrong Image cannot be erasedNo image appears on the TV screen Error code Countermeasures Error CodesMajor Accessories optional Macro Flash Remote Controller RC-5Remote Switch RS-60E3 Shoe-mount SpeedlitesEP-EX15 System Map131 Recording System SpecificationsType Image SensorAutofocus ViewfinderExposure Control Drive System ShutterBuilt-in Flash External SpeedliteDirect Printing from the Camera Power SourcePlayback Image Protection and EraseOperating Environment Dimensions and WeightEF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Digital Camera Model DS6041 Systems 127 Index139 Canon U.S.A. INC CT1-1244-000

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