Canon EOS Elan 7NE Body Only manual ZMetering Modes, ZEvaluative metering, XPartial metering

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ZMetering Modes★

The camera has three metering modes: Evaluative, partial, and center- weighted averaging metering. The Basic Zone uses evaluative metering.

In the Creative Zone, any of the three modes can be selected.

1 Press the <Z> button. (1)

2Select the metering mode.

• Turn the <l> dial.

• To start shooting again, press the shutter button halfway or press the <Z> button again.

ZEvaluative metering

This is the camera’s standard metering mode suited for most shooting including backlit conditions. Based on the subject’s position in the viewfinder, brightness, background, front or back lighting conditions, etc., the camera always calculates the proper exposure for the subject.

•During manual focusing, evaluative metering is based on the center AF point.

•If the subject brightness and background light level are very different (strong backlight or spotlight), partial metering (X) is recommended instead.

XPartial metering

This is effective for backlit subjects. An area covering about 10% of the viewfinder screen at the center is used for metering. The partial metering area is shown on the left.

CCenter-weighted averaging metering

The metering is weighted at the center and then averaged for the entire scene.

Partial metering and FE lock can be linked to the active AF point. (See page 87 for C.Fn-08-1.)

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Contents Instructions Page Symbols Thank you for purchasing a Canon productContents User-Controlled Shooting Handling Cautions Camera Care and StorageHow Low Battery Levels Affect Camera Operation LCD DisplaysBatteries Lens Electrical ContactsInstall the batteries Attach a lens Quick Start GuideLoad the film Batteries as shown. p.184Turn the Mode Dial to On the lens, set the focus mode switch to AF. p.208Unload the film Nomenclature Mirror p.75 Contacts p.7Date Model only With an EX-series Speedlite Nomenclature LCD Panel AEBViewfinder Information Nomenclature Mode Dial CreativeBasic Zone Creative ZoneEye Control Switch m Model only AF Mode DialFilm Advance Mode Lever Conventions Used in this Instructions Reference page numbers are in parenthesesBefore You Start Attaching the StrapInstalling the Batteries Open the battery compartmentInstall the batteries Closecover. the battery compartmentTurn the Mode Dial to a shooting mode Checking the Battery LevelBattery Life Mounting a Lens Mounting and Detaching a LensDetaching the Lens When it is pressed fully When it is pressed halfwayHow the Shutter Button Works 5Loading and Unloading Film Loading FilmChecking the Film Speed Move the 7 arrow to the D iconTo rewind the film in midroll, follow the procedure below Unloading Film6Midroll Rewind Press the 6 buttonDioptric Adjustment 2Turn the dioptric adjustment knobRemove the eyecup Reattach the eyecupHolding the Camera Turn the Mode Dial to Y, U, I, O, P, or a Fully Automatic ShootingYFull Auto Mode 2Aim any of the AF points on the subjectFocus the subject Press the shutter button halfway to focusTake the picture AF-Assist beam with the Built-in FlashCompose the shot and press the shutter button fully Programmed Image Control Modes PortraitLandscape This is for wide scenic views, night scenes, etcSports Night PortraitMove the 7 arrow to the F icon on the LCD panel To cancel red-eye reduction, set W on the LCD panel2Turn the l dial to set E on the LCD panel QUsing the Self-timer Set the film advance mode lever to pSThe K icon will be displayed on the LCD panel 2Take the pictureUsing the Eyepiece Cover Remove the eyecup from the eyepiecePush up both sides at the bottom Eyecup 2Attach the eyepiece coverImprinting the Date or Time Date Model only Press the q buttonReplacing the Date Battery AF Modes and Metering Modes Selecting the AF Mode One-Shot AF for Still Subjects AI Servo AF for Moving SubjectsSelecting the AF Mode AI Focus AF for Automatic AF Mode Switching∗ Predictive AF Basic Procedure for AF Point Selection 3Selecting an AF PointAutomatic Selection Manual Selection3Selecting an AF Point Display all AF points in redCalibration Procedure Set the Eye Control switch to eEEye Control Calibration m Model only 2Select a blinking CAL NoEEye Control Calibration m Model only 11Set the Eye Control switch to g Intelligent Eye Control Select a non-blinking CAL No Deleting Eye Control Calibration SettingsPress the w button and 3 button simultaneously GUsing Eye Control m Model only Set the Eye Control switch to e 2Select the CAL NoSet the Eye Control switch to g 4Select a shooting mode Turn the Mode Dial to select the desired shooting modeEye Control Servo AF Turning Off Eye ControlFocusing Off-Center Subjects 2Select the desired AF point Focus the subjectWhen Autofocus Fails Manual Focusing 8Manual FocusingDifficult Subjects for Autofocusing SetMF.the lens focus mode switch to 2Focus the subjectCCenter-weighted averaging metering ZMetering ModesZEvaluative metering XPartial meteringUser-Controlled Shooting Program AE Turn the Mode Dial to SCheck the display Difference Between S and Y 4Take the pictureAbout Program Shift Turn the Mode Dial to R 2Select the desired shutter speed Shutter-Priority AEPress the shutter button halfway to focus the subject 4Check the viewfinder display and take the pictureShutter Speed Display Aperture-Priority AE Turn the Mode Dial to E 2Select the desired aperture valueSThe shutter speed is set automatically Depth-of-field Preview Aperture Value DisplayTurn the Mode Dial to W 2Select the desired shutter speed Manual ExposureSelect the desired aperture value 4Press the shutter button halfway to focus the subjectDetermine the exposure 6Take the pictureTurn the Mode Dial to Q. sThe AF mode will be set 2Turn the Eye Control switch to Select the AF pointDepth-of-field AE Depth-of-field AE with a Manually-Selected AF PointFocus farthest subject 4Focus the nearest subject6Compose the picture and press the shutter button halfway Turn the Mode Dial to Q 2Set the Eye Control switch to g Make sure the correct CAL No. has been set. p.48Focus the nearest subject you want in focus PicturePress the shutter button halfway Depth-of-field AE 2Check the exposure setting Exposure CompensationPress the shutter button halfway and check the display Set the exposure compensation amountSThe picture will be taken in the current film advance mode LAuto Exposure Bracketing AEBMoveicon. the 7 arrow to the L Look at the LCD panel and press the 0 buttonCanceling AEB S R E Q modesJAE Lock 2Press the j button sThe j icon will lightTurn the Mode Dial to W 2Set the shutter speed to y Bulb Exposures4Start the bulb exposure. sDuring the bulb exposure, y Blinks on the LCD panelMoveicon. the 7 arrow to 4Multiple Exposures2Set the desired number of multiple exposures HSelecting the Film Advance Mode Setting the ISO Film Speed2Set the desired film speed Turn the l dial to set the film speed2Set the setting to W Turn the l dial To enable the beeper to sound, set to E9Silencing the Beeper BLCD Panel IlluminationMirror Lockup Press the shutter button fully. sThe mirror will lock upSAfter 30 seconds, it will go back down automatically 2Pressagain. the shutter button fullyUsing the Remote Switch KWireless Remote ControlTurn the film advance mode lever to p Flash Photography Using the Built-in Flash A Basic Zone ModeA Creative Zone Mode This mode gives the same flash result as the S modeFlash Distance Range With EF28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 ISOMove the 7 arrow to the a icon on the LCD panel Using the Built-in Flash AFlash Exposure Compensation2Set the flash exposure compensation amount Using an EOS-dedicated Speedlite Using an EX-series SpeedliteUsing an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite About E-TTL II AutoflashUsing an EOS-dedicated Speedlite Custom Functions C.Fn GSetting a Custom Function Turn the Mode Dial to G. sThe V icon and CustomSet the Custom Function setting 2Select the Custom Function NoCustom Function Settings Enabled DisabledMakes focusing and AE lock separate operations Increase the film rewind speedDisabled Normal operation Enabled Custom Function Settings1st-curtain sync 2nd-curtain sync Off Auto 125 sec. fixedButton + l u AF stop AF start Disabled EnabledAE lock while metering Basic Photography Terms ExposureShutter speed Aperture valueDepth of field Basic Photography TermsFeature Availability Table AF Mode and Film Advance Mode Combination AE Lock EffectsProgram Line Program Line DescriptionPicture looks blurred Lens focus mode switch is set to MF There was camera shake when the picture was takenR icon blinks on the LCD panel Battery level is very low Misoperation has occurredMajor Specifications Major Specifications Exposure controlFilm transport Index Shutter Button CT1-1265-000 Canon INC