Misoperation has occurred | Canon EOS Elan 7NE Body Only guide

Troubleshooting Guide

If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide.

Nothing is displayed on the LCD panel.

The batteries are exhausted. / The batteries have been installed incorrectly.

sReplace the batteries with new ones. / Install the batteries correctly. (p.18)

The picture looks blurred.

The lens focus mode switch is set to <MF>.

sSet the lens focus mode switch to <AF>. (p.20)

There was camera shake when the picture was taken.

sHold the camera steady or use a faster shutter speed. (p.21)

The shutter does not work.

On the LCD panel, the frame count is not displayed and the <5> icon blinks.

sTake out the film and load it correctly. (p.22)

The focus confirmation light <n> in the viewfinder blinks and focus cannot be achieved.

sSelect another AF point. (p.41)

If focus still cannot be achieved, focus manually. (p.51)

The <r> icon blinks on the LCD panel.

The battery level is very low.

sReplace the batteries with new ones. (p.18)

A misoperation has occurred.

sPress the shutter button halfway. (p.21) / Remove the batteries and reload it. (p.18) If the blinking <r> icon does not turn off, consult your nearest Canon dealer.

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Canon EOS Elan 7NE Body Only manual Picture looks blurred Lens focus mode switch is set to MF, Misoperation has occurred

Contents

Instructions Page Symbols Thank you for purchasing a Canon product Contents User-Controlled Shooting Handling Cautions Camera Care and Storage Batteries How Low Battery Levels Affect Camera OperationLCD Displays Lens Electrical Contacts Load the film Install the batteries Attach a lensQuick Start Guide 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 Basic Zone Nomenclature Mode DialCreative 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 Install the batteries Installing the BatteriesOpen the battery compartment 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 6Midroll Rewind To rewind the film in midroll, follow the procedure belowUnloading Film Press the 6 button Remove the eyecup Dioptric Adjustment2Turn the dioptric adjustment knob Reattach the eyecup Holding the Camera Turn the Mode Dial to Y, U, I, O, P, or a Fully Automatic Shooting Focus the subject YFull Auto Mode2Aim any of the AF points on 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 Landscape Programmed Image Control ModesPortrait 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 SThe K icon will be displayed on the LCD panel QUsing the Self-timerSet the film advance mode lever to p 2Take the picture Push up both sides at the bottom Eyecup Using the Eyepiece CoverRemove the eyecup from the eyepiece 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 3Selecting an AF Point Automatic SelectionManual Selection Display all AF points in red EEye Control Calibration m Model only Calibration ProcedureSet the Eye Control switch to e 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 Set the Eye Control switch to g 4Select a shooting mode GUsing Eye Control m Model onlySet the Eye Control switch to e 2Select the CAL No 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 Difficult Subjects for Autofocusing When Autofocus Fails Manual Focusing8Manual Focusing SetMF.the lens focus mode switch to 2Focus the subject ZEvaluative metering CCenter-weighted averaging meteringZMetering Modes 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 Press the shutter button halfway to focus the subject Turn the Mode Dial to R 2Select the desired shutter speedShutter-Priority AE 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 Select the desired aperture value Turn the Mode Dial to W 2Select the desired shutter speedManual Exposure 4Press the shutter button halfway to focus the subject Determine the exposure 6Take the picture Depth-of-field AE Turn the Mode Dial to Q. sThe AF mode will be set2Turn the Eye Control switch to Select the AF point 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 Focus the nearest subject you want in focus Turn the Mode Dial to Q 2Set the Eye Control switch to gMake sure the correct CAL No. has been set. p.48 Picture Press the shutter button halfway Depth-of-field AE Press the shutter button halfway and check the display 2Check the exposure settingExposure Compensation Set the exposure compensation amount Moveicon. the 7 arrow to the L SThe picture will be taken in the current film advance modeLAuto Exposure Bracketing AEB 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 4Start the bulb exposure. sDuring the bulb exposure, y Turn the Mode Dial to W 2Set the shutter speed to yBulb Exposures Blinks on the LCD panel Moveicon. the 7 arrow to 4Multiple Exposures2Set the desired number of multiple exposures 2Set the desired film speed HSelecting the Film Advance ModeSetting the ISO Film Speed Turn the l dial to set the film speed 9Silencing the Beeper 2Set the setting to WTurn the l dial To enable the beeper to sound, set to E BLCD Panel Illumination SAfter 30 seconds, it will go back down automatically Mirror LockupPress the shutter button fully. sThe mirror will lock up 2Pressagain. the shutter button fully Using the Remote Switch KWireless Remote ControlTurn the film advance mode lever to p Flash Photography A Creative Zone Mode Using the Built-in FlashA Basic 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 EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite Using an EOS-dedicated SpeedliteUsing an EX-series Speedlite About E-TTL II Autoflash Using an EOS-dedicated Speedlite Custom Functions C.Fn Set the Custom Function setting GSetting a Custom FunctionTurn the Mode Dial to G. sThe V icon and Custom 2Select the Custom Function No Makes focusing and AE lock separate operations Custom Function SettingsEnabled Disabled 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 Shutter speed Basic Photography TermsExposure 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 R icon blinks on the LCD panel Battery level is very low Picture looks blurred Lens focus mode switch is set to MFThere was camera shake when the picture was taken Misoperation has occurred Major Specifications Major Specifications Exposure control Film transport Index Shutter Button CT1-1265-000 Canon INC