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Canon EOS-3 manual Using Non-Canon Flash Units, Sync Speed, PC Terminal, + plus Minus, 101

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3. Using Non-Canon Flash Units

Sync Speed

The EOS-3 can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at 1/200 sec. or slower shutter speeds. With large studio flash, the sync speed is 1/125 sec. or slower. Be sure to test the flash to see if it synchronizes properly with the camera.

PC Terminal

The camera’s PC terminal is provided for flash units using a sync cord. The PC terminal is threaded to prevent inadvertent disconnection. Only X- sync is used for synchronization at 1/200 sec. or slower.

A flash unit attached to the camera’s hot shoe and a flash unit connected to the PC terminal can be used at the same time.

•Canon EOS-dedicated Speedlites are recommended for use with this camera.

•If the camera is used with a flash unit or flash accessory dedicated to another camera brand, the camera may not operate properly and camera malfunction may result.

•There are studio flash units whose sync cord polarity is opposite from the camera’s PC terminal. Such flash units do not work with the camera. Consult the manufacturer of the flash unit or purchase a commercially-available polarity conversion cord. The camera’s PC terminal polarity is shown in the figure on the right.

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Canon EOS-3 manual Using Non-Canon Flash Units, Sync Speed, PC Terminal, + plus Minus, 101

Contents

Instructions Page Thank you for purchasing a Canon product PrecautionsQuick Start With Page Camera Care and Storage Handling PrecautionsBlinking on the LCD panel Handling PrecautionsLCD Panel Low Battery Power About the BatteryNomenclature Nomenclature Side Door ButtonsLCD Panel Scale Viewfinder InformationExposure compensation Conventions Used in this Instructions Booklet Attaching the Strap Before You Start Shutter Button Main SwitchBasic Operation Complete pressing Using the Electronic DialsBasic Operation Halfway pressing Basic Operation Reverting to the Default Settings Custom Functions Settings retained Installing the Battery Installing the Battery and Checking the Battery LevelInstalling the Battery and Checking the Battery Level Checking the Battery Level2CR5 Lithium Battery Life No. of Rolls Mounting and Detaching a Lens On the lens, set the focus mode switch to AFMounting a Lens Detaching the LensInsert the film cartridge at an angle as shown in the figure Loading FilmLoading Film Setting the Film Speed ISO film speed Basic TerminologyMidroll Rewind Unloading FilmQuick Start With Program AE Quick Start With Program AE Exposure Warnings Shifting the ProgramDioptric Adjustment Lenses Autofocus AF AF Mode Selection AF Mode SelectionOne-Shot AF for Still Subjects AF Mode SelectionAF Modes About Predictive AF AI Servo AF for Moving SubjectsArea AF Ellipse and Focusing Points Focusing Point Selection Focusing Point SelectionAutomatic Selection Manual SelectionFocusing Point Selection Using the dial to select a left or right focusing pointEye-Control Focusing Point Selection About Eye-Control AF Eye-Control Calibration Calibration ProcedureTurn the dial to select a blinking channel No Hold the camera vertically and press the shutter button Eye-Control Calibration Refinement Set the switch to to end the calibration procedureDeleting Eye-Control Calibration Data Take the picture Eye-Control One-Shot AF ModeSet the switch to Turn the dial to select a CAL No Eye-Control AI Servo AF Mode Focusing an Off-Center Subject AF Sensitivity and the Lens’ Maximum Aperture When Autofocus Fails Manual Focusing Metering Modes Selecting a Metering Mode Evaluative Metering Metering ModesPartial Metering Spot MeteringMetering Modes Centerweighted MeteringFocusing Point-Linked Spot Metering Multi-Spot Metering Multi-Spot Metering Display Metering Modes Page Shooting Modes With a fast shutter speed Shutter Speed-Priority AE Tv You Set the Shutter SpeedBasic Terminology Shutter speed Shutter Speed-Priority AE Tv You Set the Shutter SpeedCheckpicture. the aperture and take Exposure Warnings With a large aperture Aperture-Priority AE Av You Set the ApertureBasic Terminology Aperture Aperture-Priority AE Av You Set the ApertureCheck the shutter speed and take the picture Exposure Warnings Depth-of-field AE DEP You Set the Depth of Field Depth-of-field AE with a Manually-Selected Focusing PointDepth-of-field AE DEP You Set the Depth of Field Depth-of-field AE with a Camera-Selected Focusing Point Depth-of-field AE with Eye-Selected Focusing PointsDepth-of-field AE DEP You Set the Depth of Field Exposure Warnings Manual Exposure M You Set the Shutter Speed and Aperture Using the Built-in Exposure MeterManual Exposure M You Set the Shutter Speed and Aperture Exposure Compensation with the Dial Setting Exposure CompensationExposure Compensation with the Button Setting Exposure CompensationTurn the dial to set the desired bracketing amount Autoexposure Bracketing AEBPress Hold Down Button Button simultaneously Follow steps 1 and 2 to set the AEB to Canceling AEBAutoexposure Bracketing AEB AE Lock AE Lock Press and hold down the button and button simultaneously Setting the Film Speed ManuallyMultiple Exposures Multiple Exposures BuLb Exposures Single-frame Shooting Switching the Film Advance ModeContinuous Shooting Press Hold down Button and button SimultaneouslyContinuous Shooting Rates When , , , or BlinksSwitching the Film Advance Mode Self-timer Operation Attaching the Eyepiece Cover Self-timer OperationPress the shutter button complete- ly. The mirror locks up Mirror LockupLCD Panel Illumination Depth-of-field PreviewFlash Photography Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX Wireless Multi-flash E-TTLHigh-Speed Sync FP Flash FE Flash Exposure LockFlash Photography with Speedlite 550EX Full Auto FlashTTL Autoflash in Other Shooting Modes High-Speed Sync FP Flash Check that the Speedlite’s pilot lamp is lit FE LockComposepicture. the shot and take Release the button and the normal display returns Flash Exposure CompensationModeling Flash FEB Flash Exposure BracketingWireless multi-flash system Wireless Multi-Flash System100 Using Other EOS-Dedicated SpeedlitesSync Speed Using Non-Canon Flash UnitsPC Terminal + plus Minus102 Basic Terminology Depth of Field103 Custom Functions104 Setting and Canceling Custom FunctionsSetting a Custom Function Canceling All Custom Functions Canceling a Custom FunctionSetting and Canceling Custom Functions Altered Custom Function Indicator106 Custom Function Settings107 108 109 Custom Function Settings110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 Using Custom Functions CF-4 and CF-7 Together123 Using Custom Functions CF-5 and CF-11 Together124 Index of Custom Functions125 Index of Custom FunctionsPage 127 Reference Section128 Troubleshooting Guide129 Troubleshooting Guide130 Exposure Warning List131 Program LineProgram Line Description Shutter speed readout Shutter Speed and Aperture Readouts133 Interchanging the Focusing Screen134 Interchanging the Focusing ScreenEc-series Interchangeable Focusing Screens Major Accessories Battery Magazine BM-E2 Major Accessories Ni-MH Pack NP-E2Ni-MH Charger NC-E2 136Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 Major Accessories EX-series SpeedlitesOff-Camera Shoe Cord 137Ed-Series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Major Accessories Date Back DB-E2Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 Remote Switch RS-80N3Wireless Controller LC-4 Major Accessories Extension Cord ET-1000N3Remote Switch Adapter RA-N3 139140 Major Specifications141 Major SpecificationsShutter 142Film Transport 143144 145 Custom Function Symbols146