Canon EOS Elan 7NE Body Only instruction

Conventions Used in this Instructions

∗This instruction booklet includes Eye Control instructions. Ignore those instructions if your camera EOS ELAN 7N/33V does not have Eye Control.

•All the operations described in this booklet assume that the Mode Dial is not set to <2>. Before

proceeding with any operation, turn the Mode Dial to a picture-taking mode by pressing the lock button and turning the dial.

•The <l> icon indicates the Main Dial.

•The <u> icon indicates the Quick Control Dial.

•The <i> icon indicates the Quick Control Dial

switch. Operations with the <u> dial assume that the <i> switch is already set to <1>. Be sure it is set to <1>.

•The <h> icon indicates the AF point selection key.

•The camera control icons and markings used in this booklet correspond to the actual icons and markings found on the camera.

•Reference page numbers are in parentheses.

•The ★ symbol indicates that the respective feature can be used only in Creative Zone modes (S, R, E, W, Q).

•In this instruction booklet, a Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 lens is used for example purposes.

•The procedures explained in this booklet assume that the Custom Functions are set to the default settings.

•The (0) and (1) icons indicate that the respective function remains in effect for 4 and 6 sec. respectively after the button is released.

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Canon EOS Elan 7NE Body Only manual Conventions Used in this Instructions, Reference page numbers are in parentheses

Contents

Instructions Page Symbols Thank you for purchasing a Canon product Contents User-Controlled Shooting Handling Cautions Camera Care and Storage How Low Battery Levels Affect Camera Operation LCD DisplaysBatteries Lens Electrical Contacts Install the batteries Attach a lens Quick Start GuideLoad the film Batteries as shown. p.18 4Turn the Mode Dial to On the lens, set the focus mode switch to AF. p.208Unload the film Nomenclature Mirror p.75 Contacts p.7 Date Model only With an EX-series Speedlite Nomenclature LCD Panel AEB Viewfinder Information Nomenclature Mode Dial CreativeBasic Zone Creative Zone Eye Control Switch m Model only AF Mode DialFilm Advance Mode Lever Conventions Used in this Instructions Reference page numbers are in parentheses Before You Start Attaching the Strap Installing the Batteries Open the battery compartmentInstall the batteries Closecover. the battery compartment Turn 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 Film Checking the Film Speed Move the 7 arrow to the D icon To rewind the film in midroll, follow the procedure below Unloading Film6Midroll Rewind Press the 6 button Dioptric Adjustment 2Turn the dioptric adjustment knobRemove the eyecup Reattach the eyecup Holding the Camera Turn the Mode Dial to Y, U, I, O, P, or a Fully Automatic Shooting YFull Auto Mode 2Aim any of the AF points on the subjectFocus the subject Press the shutter button halfway to focus Take 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, etc Sports Night Portrait Move 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 picture Using the Eyepiece Cover Remove the eyecup from the eyepiecePush up both sides at the bottom Eyecup 2Attach the eyepiece cover Imprinting the Date or Time Date Model only Press the q button Replacing the Date Battery AF Modes and Metering Modes Selecting the AF Mode One-Shot AF for Still Subjects AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects Selecting the AF Mode AI Focus AF for Automatic AF Mode Switching∗ Predictive AF Basic Procedure for AF Point Selection 3Selecting an AF Point Automatic Selection Manual Selection3Selecting an AF Point Display all AF points in red Calibration Procedure Set the Eye Control switch to eEEye Control Calibration m Model only 2Select a blinking CAL No EEye 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 mode Eye Control Servo AF Turning Off Eye Control Focusing Off-Center Subjects 2Select the desired AF point Focus the subject When Autofocus Fails Manual Focusing 8Manual FocusingDifficult Subjects for Autofocusing SetMF.the lens focus mode switch to 2Focus the subject CCenter-weighted averaging metering ZMetering ModesZEvaluative metering XPartial metering User-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 picture Shutter 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 Display Turn the Mode Dial to W 2Select the desired shutter speed Manual ExposureSelect the desired aperture value 4Press the shutter button halfway to focus the subject Determine the exposure 6Take the picture Turn 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 Point Focus 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 Picture Press 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 amount SThe 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 button Canceling AEB S R E Q modes JAE Lock 2Press the j button sThe j icon will light Turn 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 panel Moveicon. 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 speed 2Set the setting to W Turn the l dial To enable the beeper to sound, set to E9Silencing the Beeper BLCD Panel Illumination Mirror Lockup Press the shutter button fully. sThe mirror will lock upSAfter 30 seconds, it will go back down automatically 2Pressagain. the shutter button fully Using 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 mode Flash Distance Range With EF28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 ISO Move 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 Autoflash Using 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 No Custom Function Settings Enabled DisabledMakes focusing and AE lock separate operations Increase the film rewind speed Disabled 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 value Depth of field Basic Photography Terms Feature Availability Table AF Mode and Film Advance Mode Combination AE Lock Effects Program Line Program Line Description Picture 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 occurred Major Specifications Major Specifications Exposure control Film transport Index Shutter Button CT1-1265-000 Canon INC