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CT1-1114-006 © CANON INC. 1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN
1000Ni1.0
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English Edition
INSTRUCTIONS
This Instructions booklet is current as of September 1998. For information on using the
camera with system accessories introduced after this date, contact your nearest Canon
Service Center.
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â—ŹSymbols used in this Instructions booklet:
: Warning for preventing camera malfunction.
: Supplementary notes for basic camera operation.
: Helpful tip for operating your camera and taking pictures.
•Page numbers in parentheses indicate where you can find more
information.
•Also read “Handling Precautions” on page 6 to prevent faulty
pictures and camera mishaps.
•Retain this Instructions manual for future reference.
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS-3 is the world’s first high-performance AF single-lens reflex
camera with Eye-Control area AF. The camera’s many features can suit
diverse picture-taking requirements from fully automatic operations to
highly specialized applications. It also retains the simple electronic dial
operation found on other top-tier EOS cameras.
Before using the camera, read this Instructions booklet and familiarize
yourself with the camera.
â—ŹPrecautions
•Before using the camera for important events such as a weddings,
be sure to take test shots to make sure the camera operates
properly.
•EOS cameras have a lens mount fitted with electrical contacts for
dedicated operation (autofocusing, exposure control, etc.) with
Canon EF lenses. Using a non-EF lens with an EOS camera may
not result in proper camera or lens operation.
Also, the warranty does not cover any malfunction or damage
occurring with the use of non-Canon lenses.
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Before You Start
Contents
Quick Start With
Program AE
Autofocus (AF)
Metering Modes
Shooting Modes
Flash Photography
Custom Functions
Reference Section
Handling Precautions ...........................6
Nomenclature.......................................9
1. Basic Operation ...........................16
2. Installing the Battery and
Checking the Battery Level..........21
3. Mounting and Detaching a Lens ..23
Program AE........................................30
Shifting the Program ..........................31
1. AF Mode Selection ......................34
AF Modes ....................................35
2. Area AF Ellipse and
Focusing Points ...........................37
3. Focusing Point Selection .............38
â—ŹAutomatic Selection .................38
1. Selecting a Metering Mode ..........54
2. Metering Modes ...........................55
Evaluative Metering ( ) .............55
1. Shutter Speed-Priority AE (Tv):
You Set the Shutter Speed ..........62
2. Aperture-Priority AE (Av):
You Set the Aperture ...................65
3. Depth-of-field AE (DEP):
You Set the Depth of Field...........68
Depth-of-field AE with a Manually-
Selected Focusing Point ..............68
Depth-of-field AE with Eye-Selected
Focusing Points ...........................70
1. Flash Photography with Speedlite
550EX ..........................................92
1. Setting and Canceling Custom
Functions ...................................104
1. Troubleshooting Guide ..............128
2. Exposure Warning List...............130
3. Program Line .............................131
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Conventions Used in this Instructions
Booklet.........................................13
Attaching the Strap.............................14
4. Loading Film ................................24
Setting the Film Speed ................26
5. Unloading Film.............................28
Midroll Rewind ( )...................28
Dioptric Adjustment Lenses ...............32
â—ŹManual Selection .....................38
â—ŹEye-Control Selection ..............38
About Eye-Control AF..................41
Eye-Control Calibration................42
4. Eye-Control One-Shot AF Mode..47
5. Eye-Control AI-Servo AF Mode ...48
6. Focusing an Off-Center Subject ..49
●AF Sensitivity and the Lens’
Maximum Aperture...................50
7. When Autofocus Fails..................51
8. Manual Focusing .........................52
Partial Metering ( )....................55
Spot Metering ( ).......................55
Centerweighted Metering ( ).....56
Focusing Point-Linked
Spot Metering ..............................56
Multi-Spot Metering......................57
4. Manual Exposure (M): You Set the
Shutter Speed and Aperture ........73
5.
Setting Exposure Compensation
...75
6. Autoexposure Bracketing
(AEB)...........................................77
Canceling AEB.............................78
7. AE Lock .......................................79
8.
Setting the Film Speed Manually
...81
9. Multiple Exposures ( )...............82
10.
buLb
Exposures ...........................84
11. Switching the
Film Advance Mode .....................85
12. Self-timer Operation.....................87
Attaching the Eyepiece Cover .....88
13. Mirror Lockup...............................89
14. Depth-of-field Preview .................90
15. LCD Panel Illumination ................90
2. Using Other EOS-Dedicated
Speedlites ..................................100
3. Using Non-Canon Flash Units ...101
2. Custom Function Settings..........106 3. Index of Custom Functions ........124
4. Shutter Speed and Aperture
Readouts ...................................132
5. Interchanging the
Focusing Screen........................133
6. Major Accessories .....................135
Major Specifications .........................140
Custom Function Symbols ...............145
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Handling Precautions
Camera Care and Storage
( 1 ) The camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to
physical shock.
( 2 ) This camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If the
camera gets really wet, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service
Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera
has been exposed to salty air, wipe with a well-wrung damp cloth.
( 3 ) Do not leave the camera in places prone to excessive heat such as
in a car on a sunny day. Excessive heat can cause the camera to
malfunction.
( 4 ) The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to
disassemble the camera.
( 5 ) Use only a blower brush to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder
eyepiece, focusing screen, film compartment, and mirror. Do not use
an organic solvent-containing cleaner to clean the camera body or
lens. For stubborn dirt, consult your nearest Canon Service Center.
( 6 ) The shutter curtains are extremely thin. Use only a blower to clean.
Be careful not to blow air too forcefully on the shutter curtains. The
shutter curtains can be easily deformed or damaged. Also, when
loading and unloading film, be careful not to touch the shutter
curtains.
( 7 ) Do not touch the electrical contacts with your fingers. Otherwise
corrosion may develop on the contacts, resulting in improper camera
operation.
( 8 ) If the camera is not to be used for an extended period, remove the
battery. Store the camera in a well-ventilated, cool, dry place. During
the storage period, release the shutter a few times once in a while.
( 9 ) Avoid storing the camera in a laboratory, cabinet, etc., where
corrosive chemicals are present.
(10) If the camera has not been used for an extended period or if the
camera is to be used for an important event, check the operation of
all the camera controls or take it to your nearest Canon Service
Center.
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Handling Precautions
(11) After detaching the lens from the camera, put on the lens caps or put
down the lens with the rear end up to avoid scratching the lens
surface and electrical contacts.
(12) Even when the Main switch is set to < >, a small amount of power
is still supplied to the camera’s LCD panel. However, this does not
affect the number of film rolls which can be taken with the battery.
LCD Panel
In time, the camera’s LCD (liquid-crystal display) panel indications may
become light and difficult to read. If this happens, have it replaced (at
cost) by a Canon Service Center.
At low temperatures, the display response of the LCD panel may become
slower. And at 60ËšC or higher temperatures, the display may blacken. In
either case, the display will return to normal at room temperature.
Blinking “ ” on the LCD panel
If the battery power falls to a very low level or a camera misoperation or
malfunction occurs, “ ” will blink on the LCD panel. In such a case,
follow the procedure below:
( 1 ) Press the battery check button to check the battery power. If the
battery power is low, replace the battery.
( 2 ) If the battery power is normal, remove the battery and reload it.
( 3 ) Release the shutter once.
If the “ ” then turns off, the camera is back to normal. However, if this
procedure is repeated and “ ” still continues to blink, the camera has a
malfunction. Take it to your nearest Canon Service Center.
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Handling Precautions
About the Battery
The camera operates only after the battery is properly installed (see page
21). Check the battery power in the following cases:
(1) After replacing the battery.
(2) After not using the camera for an extended period.
(3) The shutter does not work.
(4) The camera is being used in a low-temperature environment.
(5) Before using the camera for an important event.
•Before installing the battery, wipe the battery contacts to remove any
fingerprints and smudges. This is to prevent faulty connections and
corrosion.
•Never disassemble or recharge the battery. Also, never store a battery
in high-temperature places or short circuit the battery contacts or toss
a battery into a fire.
•Although lithium batteries work well even in low temperatures, battery
performance may suffer slightly in freezing temperatures. In such a
case, keep a spare battery warm in a pocket, etc., and use and warm
the batteries alternately.
Low Battery Power
Even when is not displayed or when it blinks on the LCD panel, a
correctly-exposed picture can still be taken as long as the shutter can be
released. However, when the battery power runs out, there may not be
enough power to advance and rewind the film automatically. “ ” will
then blink on the LCD panel. After the battery is replaced with a new one,
film advance will resume automatically or film rewind will continue when
the midroll film < > is pressed.
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Nomenclature
•Reference page numbers are indicated in parentheses.
•In the text, camera controls are indicated by their respective icons.
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Lens mount
Lens mount index (page 23)
Focusing screen
Lens lock pin
Lens release button
(page 23)
Strap eyelet (page 14)
Camera back lock release
button (page 24)
Camera back lever (page 24)
Remote control socket cover
Quick-lock remote control
socket
PC terminal (page 101)
Motor drive coupling pin
Positioning pin hole
Mirror (page 89)
Self-timer lamp (page 87)
Shutter button (page 16)
Depth-of-field preview button
(page 90)
Grip (page 21)
Grip screw
(page 21)
Tripod socket
Electrical contacts
(page 23)
Motor drive coupler cover
Battery release lever
(page 21)
Contacts
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<> Metering mode button /
<>Exposure compensation
button (page 54, 97)
<> Shooting mode
selector (page 30)
<> AF mode button
(page 34)
<> Film advance
mode buttons (page 85)
<> Film speed button
(page 81)
<> AEB buttons
(page 77)
Eyepiece
Eyecup
Film window
<> Main switch (page 16)
<> Midroll rewind button (page 28)
<> Quick Control Dial
ON/OFF switch (page 19)
Nomenclature
Side Door Buttons
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<> Custom Function set button (page 104)
<> Battery check button (page 22)
<> Multiple exposure button (page 82)
<> Clear button (page 20)
Hot shoe
X-sync contact
<> Eye-Control switch (page 40)
<> LCD panel illumination button
(page 90)
LCD panel (page 11)
<> FE lock button / Multi-
spot metering button
(pages 57, 95)
<> Exposure compensation
button / Aperture button
(pages 73, 76)
<> Main Dial
(page 17)
<> Focusing
point selector
(page 38)
Side door
<> AE lock button (page 79)
<> Quick Control Dial (page 19)
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Nomenclature
LCD Panel
•On the LCD panel, the display boxes are colored to match the color of
the camera controls.
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Shooting mode
P: Program AE
: Manual exposure
: Shutter speed-priority
: AE
: Depth-of-field AE
: Aperture-priority AE
Aperture ( ~ )
() ,
AEB amount
(~)
Focusing point
selection mode
()
Custom Function
setting
(///)
Calibration
channel No.
(~)
Metering mode
Evaluative
Partial
Spot
Centerweighted
averaging
Film-loaded indicator
Film rewind completed
indicator
Flash exposure compensation icon
Remaining frame counter icon
Frame counter ( ~ )
Bulb exposure time ( ~ )
Multiple exposure setting ( ~ )
Remaining multiple exposures ( ~ )
Self-timer indicator ( ~ )
Shutter speed ( ~ )
bulb display ( )
Depth-of-field AE point ( )
Focusing point selection mode
(, , , )
ISO film speed ( ~ )
Custom Function No. ( ~ )
Calibration display ( , )
Battery check ( )
FE lock display ( )
ISO icon
AF mode
One-Shot AF
AI Servo AF
AEB icon
Film advance mode
Single-frame shooting ( )
Continuous shooting ( )
Low-speed continuous
shooting ( )
High-speed continuous
shooting ( )
Self-timer setting
(10 sec. , 2 sec. )
Exposure compensation scale
Film advance and rewind indicator
Film advance failure warning
Film advance completed indicator
Battery check icon
Exposure compensation indicator
Bulb elapsed time (30-sec. units)
AEB amount indicator
Flash exposure compensation amount
Custom Function setting
Multiple exposure icon
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Spot metering focusing points
(Lights at the required point)
Exposure
compensation
scale
Film Counter
In-focus indicator
Lights when focus is achieved, blinks
(8 Hz) when not achieved.
During manual focus, lights when focus
is achieved and stays off when not
achieved.
Exposure compensation icon
Flash exposure compensation icon
Aperture display ( ~ )
, , , display
Shutter speed display ( ~ )
FE lock display( )
display
display
, display
, , , , display
Nomenclature
Viewfinder Information
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Standard exposure index
Exposure level scale
: 1 stop : 1/3 stop
Overexposure indicator
Flash overexposure
indicator
Exposure level indicator
Flash exposure level indicator
Flash underexposure indicator
Underexposure indicator
Frame counter (count up or down)
(~ )
Center spot
metering circle
New Lasermatte
screen
Eye-Control AF icon
AE lock indicator
Flash-ready indicator
FE lock warning indicator
High-speed sync (FP flash) indicator
Exposure compensation
scale
Area AF ellipse
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Conventions Used in this Instructions Booklet
•All the operations described in this
booklet assume that the < >
switch is already set to < >. Before
proceeding with any operation, first
turn the < > switch to < > or
<>.
•For < > dial operations, make sure
the < > switch is set to < >.
•This symbol is used to indicate that
there is a related Custom Function.
For details, see “Custom Functions”
on page 111
•In the text, the < > icon indicates the Main Dial, < >
indicates the Quick Control Dial, < > indicates the main switch,
and < > indicates the Quick Control Dial switch.
•The camera control icons and markings used in the text
correspond to the actual icons and markings found on the
camera. The correct name of the button or setting indicated by
the icon or marking can be found in “Nomenclature” on page 9.
Reference page numbers are also stated in parentheses.
•In these Instructions, a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens is used
for explaining the procedures.
•The procedures are based on the pretense that the Custom
Functions are set to the default settings.
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CF
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•The ( ) icon indicates that the respective function or setting
remains effective for 6 seconds after you take off your finger from
the shutter button.
•The ( ) icon indicates that the respective function or setting
remains effective for 16 seconds after you take off your finger
from the shutter button.
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Attaching the Strap
Pass the end of the strap through the camera’s strap
eyelet and the strap’s clasp on the under side. Pull the
strap to make sure it does not slip out of the clasp.
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Before You Start
This chapter explains a few preliminary steps and basic operations which
you should know before you start taking pictures. If you are a new EOS
user, read this chapter first.
If you are familiar with the basic operations of EOS cameras and want to
start using the camera right away, see “Quick Start with Program AE” on
page 29.
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1. Basic Operation
Main Switch
The camera operates only after the < > switch is turned on. This main
switch has three settings:
<>:Lock position. The camera does
not operate. Set to this position
when not using the camera.
<>:To turn on the camera, set to
this position. The “A” stands for
“Advance.”
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<>:This is the same as < >
except that it also enables the
beeper to sound in the following
cases:
•Focus is achieved in One-Shot AF
mode.
•Focus is achieved with manual focus.
•During Eye-Control calibration.
(Short beeps for successful
registration and intermittent beeping
for failed registration.)
Shutter Button
You can press the shutter button halfway or all the way.
Hold the camera steadily and press the shutter button slowly without any
jerking movement. The difference between halfway and complete
pressing of the shutter button is explained below. Beginners should
practice pressing the shutter button halfway and completely before
loading any film.
When the camera is not to be used, set the Command Dial to < >. This will prevent
accidental battery drainage if the shutter button is held down inadvertently.
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Basic Operation
(1) Halfway pressing
When the shutter button is pressed
halfway, autofocusing (AF) is activated
to focus the subject. Autoexposure
(AE) metering is also turned on to set
the correct shutter speed and aperture
which is displayed in the viewfinder
and on the LCD panel for ( ).
(2) Complete pressing
This releases the shutter and takes the
picture. After the frame is exposed, the
camera advances the film
automatically.
Using the Electronic Dials
There are three ways to use the < > dial:
1. Press and hold down a button and turn the < > dial while looking
at the LCD panel. When the button is released, you can take a picture.
1Hold down a button... 2then turn the < >.
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2. After pressing a button, turn the < > dial.
When a button is pressed, its function turns on for 6 or 16 seconds.
You then look at the LCD panel and turn the < > dial during this
time. After the function turns off or when the shutter button is pressed
halfway again, the camera will be ready to take a picture.
Buttons which turn on for 6 or 16 seconds are indicated in these
Instructions with the following icons:
(): The button’s function remains active for 6 seconds after the button is released.
(): The button’s function remains active for 16 seconds after the button is released.
3. Just turn the < > dial.
While looking at the LCD panel, you can set the shutter speed,
aperture, or another setting.
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Basic Operation
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1After a button
is pressed...
2Turn the < >.
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Basic Operation
There are two ways to use the < >:
1. While holding down a button, turn the < > dial.
2. After pressing and releasing a button, turn the < > dial.
3. Just turn the < > dial.
Look at the LCD panel to confirm the setting.
To restore the button’s function or to ready the camera for picture
taking, turn the < > dial.
The < > is used to set the following:
1. Real-time exposure compensation
2. Aperture
3. Flash exposure compensation
4. Selection of a focusing point above or below
The < > dial functions only when the < > switch is set to < >.
:Set to this position to disable the
<>.
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:Set to this position to enable the
<>.
Reverting to the Default Settings
With the EOS-3, you can set the shooting mode, metering mode, and
other settings as you wish. You can also use Custom Functions (see
page 103) to customize camera controls and functions according to your
preferences. These preferences can be reset to the default settings with
the following procedure.
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Basic Operation
To reset the camera to the default
settings:
Open the side door and press the
<> button. This resets the
camera to the default settings
shown in the table below.
Shooting mode
AF mode
Metering mode
Film advance mode
Focusing point selection
Multiple exposures
Exposure compensation
Flash exposure
compensation
AE lock
FE lock
AEB
Custom Functions
P
One-Shot AF
Evaluative
Single
Automatic
Canceled
0
0
Canceled
Canceled
Canceled
Settings retained
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To reset all Custom Functions (except
CF-0 described on page 105) to the
default settings, follow the step below:
Open the side door, press the
<> button, then press the
<> button.
1
2
1
2
•When the camera is reset, the
shooting mode will be set
automatically to Program AE <P>
(page 29).
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2. Installing the Battery and Checking the Battery Level
The battery is housed in the camera grip. Remove the grip to install one
2CR5 lithium battery.
Installing the Battery
Loosen the grip screw by turning it
counterclockwise as shown in the
figure.
Slide the grip downward to remove.
Insert the battery so that its
contacts touch the grip’s contacts
at the bottom.
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After inserting the battery, turn the
battery as shown by the arrow in
the figure.
•To take out the battery, slide the battery
release lever.
Reattach the grip to the camera,
then turn the grip screw to tighten
securely.
1
2
3
4
5
Lithium batteries may not be available in certain areas. Carry a spare battery when
going on a trip or when you will use many rolls of film.
Battery release lever
1
2
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Temperature
+20 °C
–20 °C
Rolls
75 (50)
18 (12)
Installing the Battery and Checking the Battery Level
Checking the Battery Level
Set the < > switch to < >.
Open the side cover and press the
<> button.
The battery level indicator will
appear on the LCD panel. The
different indicators indicate the
following:
1:Battery level OK.
2:Keep spare battery handy.
3:(Blinking display) Battery will soon be
exhausted.
4:(No display): Replace with new battery.
(blinking): See page 7.
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2CR5 Lithium Battery Life (No. of Rolls)
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
•If the < > switch is set to < > and nothing is displayed on the LCD panel, the
battery is probably installed incorrectly. Install the battery correctly and check the
battery level.
•Even if the conditions described in 3 and 4 apply, a proper exposure will be
obtained as long as the shutter releases to take a picture.
•The table shows the number of 24-exposure
rolls based on Canon’s tests with a new battery
and an EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens. Figures in
parentheses are the number of 36-exposure
rolls.
•Pressing the shutter button halfway and activating the autofocus will still consume
battery power even if no pictures are taken.
•Since field conditions may differ, the actual number of rolls may be less than the
figures in the table.
•Pressing the shutter button halfway for prolonged periods or frequent playing with
the autofocus without taking any pictures will lower the number of rolls that can be
taken.
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3. Mounting and Detaching a Lens
Mounting a Lens
Remove the rear lens cap and the
camera body cap by turning them
as shown by the arrow.
Align the red dots on the lens and
camera and turn the lens as shown
by the arrow until it snaps in place.
On the lens, set the focus mode
switch to AF.
•If the focus mode switch is set to MF) or M
on older lenses, autofocus will not operate.
Remove the front lens cap.
Detaching the Lens
While pressing the lens release button,
turn the lens as shown by the arrow
until it stops. Then remove the lens.
1
2
Red dots
3
4
To avoid getting the lens surface and
electrical contacts scratched, attach the
rear lens cap to the detached lens or
always put down the lens with the rear
end up.
AF stands for autofocus.
AF
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4. Loading Film
Set the < > switch to < >.
Use your thumb to press the
camera back lock release button
and slide the camera back lever
down as shown by the arrow to
open the camera back.
•If this is difficult to do with one finger, use
one finger to press the lock release button
and another finger to slide down the lever.
Insert the film cartridge at an angle
as shown in the figure.
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1
2
3
4
The shutter curtain is manufactured with very
high precision. Never touch the shutter
curtain. When loading or unloading film, be
careful not to touch the shutter curtain with
your fingers or the film.
1
2
Right
Hold down the film cartridge and
pull the edge of the film leader to
the orange mark on the camera.
Orange mark
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Wrong
After checking that the film leader
edge is correctly aligned with the
orange mark, close the camera
back.
Right Wrong
•If the edge of the film leader goes beyond
the orange mark, rewind some of the film
back into the cartridge.
When you close the camera back,
the film will advance to frame 1
automatically. The film-loaded
indicator on the LCD panel will
appear. “ ” will also be displayed
on the frame counter on the LCD
panel and below the exposure
compensation scale in the
viewfinder.
•If the film is not loaded properly, the film
advance/rewind indicator will blink and the
shutter will not work. Reload the film
properly.
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6
Loading Film
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Setting the Film Speed
With DX-coded film, the camera sets
the film speed automatically within a
range from ISO 25 to 5000.
•To check the loaded film’s ISO film
speed, press the < > button and
<> button simultaneously. The
ISO icon and film speed will be
displayed on the LCD panel.
•If the film is not DX-coded, the LCD
panel will display the following:
(1) The ISO icon and previous film speed will
be blinking. Set the film speed by
following “Setting the Film Speed
Manually” on page 81.
(2) If Custom Function CF-8 has been set to
count down the remaining frames on the
frame counter, â—†will be displayed and
“” will blink on the frame counter. The
frame counter counts down each time a
picture is taken (the number keeps
blinking).
400
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EXP
400
36
EXP
Loading Film
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Custom Function CF-8 can set the frame counter to count down the remaining
number of exposures. If this function is set, â—†will be displayed on the upper left of
the frame counter on the LCD panel. See page 112.
CF
When using the camera in high temperatures, do not remove the film packaging until
you are ready to load the film.
To set a film speed different from the film’s ISO speed, see “Setting the Film Speed
Manually” on page 81.
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Loading Film
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â—ŹISO film speed
The ISO film speed indicates the
film’s sensitivity to light. The higher
the film speed, the more sensitive
the film is. The more sensitive the
film is, the less light is required to
obtain a standard exposure.
Therefore, a high-speed film is
suited for low-light situations. The
ISO film speed is standardized by
the International Standardization
Organization (ISO). The EOS-3 can
display a film speed from 6 to 6400.
Basic Terminology 1
Custom Function CF-3 can prevent the ISO film speed from being set
automatically. See page 108.
CF
Since an infrared sensor is used to detect
the film’s transport, it will fog (expose)
infrared film below the picture area.
400
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EXP
400
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5. Unloading Film
After the film’s last frame is exposed, the camera rewinds the film
automatically.
When the film starts to rewind, the
film advance and rewind indicator
(exposure compensation scale) on
the LCD panel will “flow” from right
to left to indicate that the film is
rewinding. The frame counter also
counts in reverse.
The film rewind ends automatically.
Check that the < > icon on the
LCD panel is blinking, then remove
the film cartridge.
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Midroll Rewind ( )
To rewind the film in midroll, press the
<> button. The film will start
rewinding immediately.
1
2
During film rewind, pressing the < > button switches between high-speed and
low-speed (quiet) rewind.
Custom Function CF-1 can alter the rewind speed and method. See page 106.
Normally, the entire film leader is rewound inside the film cartridge. Custom
Function CF-2 can leave out the film leader after film rewind. See page 108.
CF
CF
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Quick Start With Program AE
For quick and easy picture-taking, use the Program AE mode. This mode
sets both the shutter speed and aperture automatically to suit the
subject’s brightness. Anyone can easily take pictures in this mode. By
using the focusing points in the wide area AF ellipse in the viewfinder, it is
easy to compose and capture a variety of subjects.
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AE is an abbreviation for Auto Exposure.
First set the < > switch to < >. If
necessary, also set the < > switch to
<>.
The Program AE mode is set automatically as the camera’s initial shooting mode.
See page 19.
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In-focus indicator
Area AF ellipse
Quick Start With Program AE
While pressing the < >
button, turn the < > dial to <P>.
After <P> appears on the LCD
panel, release the < >
button.
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Look through the viewfinder and
cover the area AF ellipse over the
subject. Then press the shutter
button halfway.
•The focusing point which achieves focus
flashes in red briefly.
At the same time, the in-focus indicator in
the viewfinder lights in green â—Ź.
•If the in-focus indicator in the viewfinder
blinks, the shutter will lock and a picture
cannot be taken. See “Manual Focusing”
on page 52.
•The shutter speed and aperture will be
displayed on the LCD panel and in the
viewfinder.
•Do not touch the part of the lens which
moves while it autofocuses.
Make sure the shutter speed and
aperture are not blinking, then
press the shutter button completely
to take the picture.
1
2
Focusing point
Shutter speed
Aperture
3
4
The focusing point which achieves focus flashes in red briefly. If the focusing point
has been selected manually (see page 38), it lights dimly while it is active for ( ).
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Quick Start With Program AE
If the shutter speed or aperture blinks, it means a standard exposure cannot be obtained.
Although the picture can be taken, it may come out too light or too dark. For details, see
“Exposure Warning List” on page 130.
Shifting the Program
In the Program AE mode <P>, you can freely change the shutter speed
and aperture combination (program) set by the camera while retaining the
same exposure value. This is called shifting the program.
To shift the program, press the shutter button halfway and turn the < >
dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture is displayed.
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The program shift setting is canceled after the picture is taken.
[Exposure Warnings]
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To obtain sharp pictures, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake.
•Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand.
•Hold the lens with your left hand.
•Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder.
•To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other
instead of lining up both feet.
Dioptric Adjustment Lenses
By attaching a dioptric adjustment lens on the viewfinder eyepiece, near-
or far-sighted users can look through the viewfinder without eyeglasses.
The camera viewfinder is set to -1 diopter, and ten dioptric adjustment
lenses are available. When selecting a dioptric adjustment lens, first
attach it to your camera and check that it is the proper one before
purchasing. See page 138.
•The EOS-3 is compatible with Ed-series dioptric adjustment lenses.
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Autofocus (AF)
The area AF ellipse has 45 focusing points. By selecting the optimum
focusing point, autofocusing can be executed while you maintain the
desired subject framing. You can also set the AF mode to suit the subject
or intended effect.
First set the < > switch to < >. If
necessary, also set the < > switch to
<>.
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All 45 focusing points are not displayed at
one time.
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1. AF Mode Selection
AF Mode Selection
Set the lens focus mode switch to
.
While pressing the camera’s < >
mode button, turn the < > dial
until the desired < > mode is
displayed on the LCD panel.
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Release the < > mode button.
1
2
3
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AF Mode Selection
AF Modes
Different AF modes have different AF operation characteristics. The
camera has two AF modes: One-Shot AF for still subjects, and AI Servo
AF for moving subjects. (AI is an abbreviation for Artificial Intelligence.)
Select the AF mode which suits the subject.
One-Shot AF for Still
Subjects
Pressing the shutter button halfway
activates AF operation and achieves
focus.
•The focusing point which achieves focus
flashes briefly and the in-focus indicator (â—Ź) in
the viewfinder lights at the same time.
•When the < > switch is set to < >, the
beeper also sounds when focus is achieved.
•With evaluative metering, the exposure setting
(shutter speed and aperture) will be set when
focus is achieved. The exposure setting and
focus will be locked as long as the shutter
button is pressed halfway. You can then
recompose the shot while retaining the
exposure setting and point of focus. See page
49.
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In-focus indicator
Focusing point
If focus cannot be achieved, the in-focus indicator in the viewfinder will blink. If this
occurs, a picture cannot be taken even if the shutter button is pressed completely.
Reframe the shot and focus again. Also see “Manual Focusing” on page 52.
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AF Mode Selection
AI Servo AF for Moving
Subjects
While you press the shutter button
halfway, the camera focuses
continuously. This AF mode suits
moving subjects. With predictive AF,
the camera can also focus track a
subject which steadily approaches or
retreats from the camera. The
exposure setting are set immediately
before the picture is taken.
* About Predictive AF
If the subject approaches or retreats from the camera at a constant rate,
the camera tracks the subject and predicts the focusing distance
immediately before the picture is taken. This is for obtaining correct focus
at the moment of exposure.
When focusing point selection is automatic, the camera first uses the
center focusing point to focus. If the subject later moves away from the
center focusing point, focus tracking continues as long as the subject is
covered by another focusing point in the area AF ellipse. The active
focusing point does not light.
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•In the AI Servo AF mode, the viewfinder’s in-focus indicator does not light and the
beeper does not sound even when focus is achieved.
•If the viewfinder’s in-focus indicator blinks, focus cannot be achieved.
•The focus cannot be locked (except when Custom Function CF-4 is set to 2.)
With Custom Function CF-4, you can lock the focus momentarily by pressing the
<> button even while the AI Servo AF is active. See page 108.
Custom Function CF-11 enables you turn the < > dial to change the focusing
point to track the subject in the AI Servo AF mode. See page 116.
CF
CF
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2. Area AF Ellipse and Focusing Points
The area AF ellipse is an area where the subject is focused. The area AF
ellipse has 45 focusing points, making AF possible over a wide area in the
viewfinder. You can concentrate on composing the picture without
worrying about whether a focusing point is covering the subject. As long
as the subject is within the area AF ellipse, the camera will focus the
subject automatically.
Focusing points in the area AF ellipse
(The focusing points do not light up all at once.)
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Focusing point
Area AF ellipse
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3. Focusing Point Selection
The focusing point is selected in one of three ways:
â—ŹAutomatic Selection
The camera selects the focusing point automatically to suit the
situation.
â—ŹManual Selection
You select one of the 45 focusing points manually.
â—ŹEye-Control Selection
You select a focusing point by looking at it in the area AF ellipse.
Focusing Point Selection
Set the < > switch to < >.
Press the < > button. ( )
•The current focusing point lights.
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Turn the < > and/or < > dial
to select the desired
focusing point.
•The < > dial selects a focusing point on
the left or right.
The < > dial selects a focusing point
toward the top or bottom.
1
2
3
Custom Function CF-17 expands the number of focusing points made available for
manual focusing point selection. See page 120.
CF
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Focusing Point Selection
•When the dial is turned, the selected focusing
point shifts in the following loop: Automatic
selection ↔Up ↔Center ↔Down ↔
Automatic selection.
•As shown in the figures, the focusing point
selection shifts from single ( ) to double
()to single ( ) focusing point(s).
•This loop applies to all focusing point columns.
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â—ŹUsing the < > dial to select a left or right
focusing point
Automatic Selection
•When the dial is turned, the selected focusing point shifts in the following loop: Automatic
selection ↔Left ↔Center ↔Right ↔Automatic selection.
•This loop applies to all focusing point rows.
â—Ź
Using the
<>
dial to select an upper or lower focusing point.
•When double focusing points ( )
are selected, focusing point
selection will be automatic.
•When double focusing points have
been selected and a left or right
focusing point is selected, only one
focusing point at a time will be
selected.
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Eye-Control Focusing
Point Selection
Set the < > switch to < >.
Look at the subject covered by the
area AF ellipse and press the
shutter button halfway.
•The selected focusing point will light and
achieve focus.
Focusing Point Selection
The focusing point selection takes
effect after 6 seconds or when the
shutter button is pressed halfway.
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4
The focusing point selection method can be altered with the Custom Function
CF-11. See page 116.
CF
1
2
Custom Function CF-10 can prevent or limit the lighting up of the focusing point.
See page 114.
CF
Before you can accurately select a focusing point with Eye Control, calibration will be
required. For details, see “Eye-Control Calibration” on page 42 and “Eye-Control
One-Shot AF” on page 47.
When the < > button is pressed while the < > is pressed, the < > dial can
be turned to select a focusing point toward the top or bottom.
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Focusing Point Selection
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About Eye-Control AF
Eye-Control AF enables you to focus at where you look within the area AF
ellipse in the viewfinder. The camera instantly detects where your eye is
looking and activates the corresponding focusing point (among the 45) to
focus.
Eye-Control AF works in both horizontal and vertical camera orientations.
Enable Eye-Control AF by setting the < > switch to < >. Eye-Control
AF is especially effective in the following cases:
•When you want to achieve focus instantly at the desired point.
•When you want to change the focusing point instantly.
The camera automatically detects its vertical or horizontal orientation. When you
switch the camera's orientation, the camera's orientation detection mechanism makes
a sound. This is completely normal.
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Set the < > switch to < >.
Set the < > switch to < >.
•CAL and the calibration channel No. will
be displayed. A blinking channel No.
means that no calibration data is stored. If
the channel No. does not blink, it means
that calibration data has been stored in
that channel.
Focusing Point Selection
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Eye-Control Calibration
Before using Eye-Control AF, you must calibrate the camera to recognize
your eye movements. The camera will then be able to detect where you
are looking in the viewfinder.
Calibration Procedure
You calibrate the camera by looking at a blinking focusing point in the
viewfinder and then pressing the shutter button. You do this for four
focusing points while holding the camera horizontally and again while
holding the camera vertically. Therefore, you have to follow the calibration
procedure eight times.
There are three calibration channels (CAL 1, 2, 3) which can store
different calibration data.
For example, you can store calibration data in channel 1 for your naked
eye and channel 2 for when you wear eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Channel 3 can be used to store calibration data for another user.
•Keep your eye on the viewfinder eyepiece until you complete the calibration procedure.
•In the same calibration channel, do the calibration procedure for both the horizontal and
vertical camera orientations.
If the calibration procedure is done only for the horizontal camera orientation, Eye-
Control AF during vertical picture-taking may be inaccurate. You should complete
the calibration procedure for both horizontal and vertical camera orientations in a
calibration channel.
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2
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Focusing Point Selection
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Turn the < > dial to select a
blinking channel No.
•If there is no blinking channel No., see
“Deleting Eye-Control Calibration Data” on
page 46.
Hold the camera horizontally. The
calibration sequence corresponds to
the focusing points numbered from (1)
to (4) in the figures.
Keep looking at the blinking
focusing point (1) in the viewfinder,
then press the shutter button.
•The focusing point will stop blinking and
stay lit.
•Keep looking at the lit focusing point for 1
to 2 seconds until the beeper sounds and
the focusing point turns off.
After you release the shutter
button, the next focusing point (2)
will start blinking. Repeat step 4.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 for focusing
points (3) and (4).
3
4
5
(1)
(3)
(2)
(4)
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After you complete the calibration
procedure, the channel No. stops
blinking and stays lit. “ ” is also
displayed.
•If you take too long during the calibration
procedure and the blinking focusing point
turns off, press the shutter button and start
again from step 4.
After completing the horizontal
calibration procedure, calibrate for the
vertical camera orientation. Hold the
camera vertically. The calibration
sequence corresponds to the focusing
points numbered from (5) to (8) in the
figures.
•When the camera is held vertically with the
grip upward or downward, the focusing
points will still blink in the following order:
top, bottom, right, left.
•For this procedure, use the same
calibration channel No. you used for the
horizontal calibration procedure.
Hold the camera vertically and
press the shutter button.
•Focusing point (5) will start blinking.
Follow the same steps described in
steps 4 to 6 for focusing points (5)
to (8).
Focusing Point Selection
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(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
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8
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Focusing Point Selection
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Set the < > switch to < > to end
the calibration procedure.
•The viewfinder display returns to normal.
•Calibration may not be possible if you wear mirror-type sunglasses.
•If Eye-Control AF cannot be used, use automatic or manual focusing point
selection. See page 38.
Eye-Control Calibration Refinement
Eye-Control precision can be improved by repeating the calibration
procedure under various conditions (outdoors, indoors, at night, etc.) for
the same channel No. The additional eye-related data can accumulate in
the same channel No. for both the horizontal and vertical camera
orientations.
•A calibration channel must not store calibration data for more than one person. Otherwise
Eye-Control precision will be affected. A different user should use a different calibration
channel that is available. Or, existing calibration data should be deleted to store new
calibration data. See page 46.
Calibration Tips
•Relax your shoulders and hold the camera steady in a natural posture.
•Align your line of sight with the center of the viewfinder.
•Instead of looking at the blinking focusing point itself, look at the point beyond it.
•If you wear eyeglasses, wear them properly without having them slide down your
nose.
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If the calibration is not completed properly, the beeper will sound and the LCD panel
display items will blink. In such a case, press the shutter button again and start again
from step 4.
CAL is an abbreviation for calibration.
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Deleting Eye-Control Calibration Data
If you need to replace the calibration data in a calibration channel (for a
different user, eyeglass/contact lens wear, etc.), you must first delete the
existing calibration data by following the procedure below. You can then
register new calibration data by following the calibration procedure.
Set the < > switch to < >.
Turn the < > dial until the CAL
No. whose calibration data is to be
deleted appears (not blinking).
Press the < > button and < >
button simultaneously.
•The CAL No. will start blinking. This
indicates that the calibration data has been
deleted.
Focusing Point Selection
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2
3
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4. Eye-Control One-Shot AF Mode
Set the < > switch to < >.
Turn the < > dial to select a
CAL No.
•The CAL No. lights if calibration has been
completed for that channel. If calibration
has not been completed, the CAL No.
blinks.
Set the < > switch to < >.
Select the shooting mode.
While looking at the point to be
focused within the area AF ellipse,
press the shutter button halfway.
•The selected focusing point lights and
achieves focus.
Take the picture.
1
2
3
4
5
6
You check the current CAL No. as follows:
1Set the < > switch to < >.
2Press the < > button.
•and the CAL No. will be displayed.
Eye-Control AF Selection Failure
If the focusing point cannot be eye-selected, the < > icon in the viewfinder will
blink and the camera will switch to automatic focusing point selection. See page 38.
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5. Eye-Control AI Servo AF Mode
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1
2
3
4
5
6
Set the < > switch to < >.
Turn the < > dial to select a
CAL No.
•If the calibration has been completed, the
CAL No. will be displayed. If there is no
calibration, the CAL No. will blink.
Set the < > switch to < >.
Select the shooting mode.
Look at where you want to focus
within the area AF ellipse, then
press the shutter button halfway.
•The corresponding focusing point, select-
ed by eye, lights and achieves focus. This
focusing point will continue to focus the
subject.
Take the picture.
• The initial focusing point you select by eye remains active during continuous
focusing in the AI-Servo AF mode. You cannot select another focusing point by
eye during continuous focusing (while the shutter button is pressed halfway).
• If a focusing point cannot be selected by eye, the camera switches to automatic
focusing point selection. See page 38.
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6. Focusing an Off-Center Subject
To focus a subject not covered by the area AF ellipse, follow the
procedure below. This technique is called focus lock.
•Focus lock works only in the One-Shot AF mode. See page 35.
Aim the focusing point on the
subject and press the shutter
button halfway to focus.
Keep pressing the shutter button
halfway (this locks the focus) and
recompose the picture as desired.
Press the shutter button completely
to take the picture.
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2
3
Evaluative metering is recommended for use with the One-Shot AF mode which
locks the autoexposure setting (AE lock) at the same time focus is achieved. The
exposure metering is linked to the focusing point.
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The EOS-3’s AF sensitivity in relation to the lens’ maximum aperture is described
below.
●AF Sensitivity and the Lens’ Maximum Aperture
The EOS-3’s focusing points are all sensitive to horizontal lines. However, depending on
the maximum aperture of the lens, certain focusing points can also be sensitive to vertical
lines to enhance AF precision.
(1) With lenses whose maximum aperture is f/2.8 or
larger, the focusing points highlighted in the figure
become cross sensors sensitive to both vertical and
horizontal lines. The remaining 38 focusing points are
horizontal-line sensitive. Cross sensors (also used as
the center focusing point in the EOS-1 and EOS-1N)
attain higher AF performance and precision. The
sensor’s vertical-line sensitivity is three times higher
than horizontal-line sensitivity.
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(2) With the following lenses whose maximum aperture is
f/2.8 to f/4, high-precision AF is possible with the
center focusing point which works as a cross sensor.
The remaining 44 focusing points are horizontal-line
sensitive (except with EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM +
Extender EF 1.4x).
28-80/2.8-4L, 300/4L, 300/4L IS, 500/4L IS,
600/4L, 600/4L IS, 70-200/4L
•With Extender EF 1.4x:
200/2.8L, 200/2.8L II, 300/2.8L, 300/2.8L IS,
400/2.8L, 400/2.8L II, 400/2.8L IS
•With Extender EF 2x:
135/2L, 200/1.8L
(3) With the following lenses, if the maximum aperture is
anywhere from f/6.7 to f/8 when an Extender is
attached, the center focusing point will be sensitive to
horizontal lines only. The other focusing points cannot
be used for AF.
•With Extender EF 1.4x:
400/5.6L, 500/4.5L, 100-400/4.5-5.6L IS
•With Extender EF 2x:
300/4L, 300/4L IS, 500/4L IS, 600/4L,
600/4L IS, 70-200/4L
•When the < > button is pressed, the
display shown on the right appears on
the LCD panel
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7. When Autofocus Fails
Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the in-focus indicator blinks) with
certain subjects such as the following:
(a) Low-contrast subjects.
(b) Subjects in low light.
(c) Extremely backlit or reflective subjects.
(d) Overlapping near and far objects.
In such cases, do one of the following:
(1) Focus an object at the same distance as the subject and lock the
focus before recomposing.
(2) Set the lens focus mode switch to MF (or Mon older lenses) and
focus manually.
•You can also use the focusing aid. Select any focusing point and focus manually
while pressing the shutter button halfway. When focus is achieved, the selected
focusing point will light together with the in-focus indicator.
•When the focusing point is automatically selected or eye-selected, the center
focusing point flashes and the in-focus indicator lights when focus is achieved.
•Full-time manual focus enables you to switch to manual focus anytime after the
lens starts to autofocus. This feature is available in the One-Shot AF mode with
USM (Ultrasonic Motor) lenses having a distance scale.
For USM lenses with an electronic focusing ring (such as the EF 200mm f/1.8L),
Custom Function CF-7 may require the lens focus mode switch to be set to MF (or
M) before manual focus is enabled. See page 112.
CF
If focusing cannot be achieved even while the Speedlite or ST-E2's AF-assist lamp is
on, select the center focusing point to autofocus. The other focusing points might not
achieve focus as readily as the center focusing point.
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8. Manual Focusing
When it is difficult to autofocus, focus manually as described below.
Set the lens focus mode switch to
MF (or Mon older lenses).
•The AF mode indicator on the LCD panel
turns off.
Turn the lens focusing ring until the
subject is in focus in the viewfinder.
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Metering Modes
The basic metering modes are evaluative, partial, spot, and
centerweighted averaging. Spot metering can be at the center of the
viewfinder or linked to the active focusing point. There is also multi-spot
metering. Select the metering mode which suits the subject or your
photographic intention.
First set the < > switch to < >. If
necessary, also set the < > switch to
<>.
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Evaluative metering
Partial metering
Spot metering
Centerweighted
averaging metering
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1. Selecting a Metering Mode
While pressing the < > button,
turn the < > dial until the
desired metering mode icon
appears.
Evaluative
Partial
Spot
Centerweighted averaging
Release the < > button.
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2. Metering Modes
Evaluative Metering ( )
This is an all-around metering mode
suited even for backlit subjects. The
viewfinder is divided into 21 metering
zones. All the focusing points are
linked to the evaluative metering
zones. After detecting the main
subject’s size, position, brightness,
background, front and back lighting,
etc., the camera sets the proper
exposure.
•In the manual focusing (MF or M) mode,
evaluative metering centers on the center
focusing point.
•If the subject brightness and background light
level are very different (there is a strong
backlight or spotlight), use partial ( ) or spot
metering ( ) instead.
Partial Metering ( )
This mode is effective when the
background is much brighter than the
subject (due to backlighting, etc.). The
metering is weighted at center of the
viewfinder by about 8.5%.
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Spot Metering ( )
This is for metering a particular part of
the subject or scene. The metering is
weighted at center of the viewfinder by
about 2.4%.
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Metering Modes
Centerweighted Metering
()
The metering is weighted at the center
and then averaged for the entire
scene.
Focusing Point-Linked
Spot Metering
With Custom Function CF-13, you can
limit the manually- and eye-selectable
focusing points to only 11 of the 45.
This makes focusing point selection
faster. Spot metering (about 2.4% of
the viewfinder area) is also linked to
the eye-selected or manually-selected
focusing point.
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Custom Function CF-13 can limit the manually- and eye-selectable focusing points
to only 11 of the 45 and keep the spot metering at the center. See page 118.
CF
During continuous shooting, AE lock (with spot metering) is set automatically without
the < > indicator displayed in the viewfinder.
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Metering Modes
Multi-Spot Metering
Multiple spot meter readings can be taken and then averaged
automatically. Up to eight spot meter readings can be taken for one
picture.
The following procedure is for taking the sample photo below.
Set the metering mode to spot
metering. (See “Selecting a
Metering Mode” on page 54.)
Aim the focusing point on a
shadow portion (1) and press the
<> button to take a spot meter
reading.
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Aim the focusing point on a mid-
tone portion (2) and press the
<> button. Then aim the
focusing point on a highlight portion
(3) and press the < > button.
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2
3
(1)
(3)
(2)
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Metering Modes
Each time a spot meter reading is taken, the spot meter readings taken so
far are averaged and the result (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed
below the viewfinder. See the figure on the next page for “Multi-Spot
Metering Display.” On the exposure compensation scale on the right of
the viewfinder, the exposure level indicator moves around in real-time to
indicate the spot meter reading’s current exposure level. Each spot meter
reading is also indicated on the scale with a fixed (non-moving) metering
mark.
Multi-Spot Metering Display
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Fixed metering
mark for the
first spot meter
reading
Exposure setting after
the second spot meter
reading is taken.
•This is the result
(fixed) after the first
and second spot
meter readings are
averaged.
•This is repeated each
time a spot meter
reading is taken.
Exposure level indicator
(moving) before the
second spot meter
reading is taken.
•This indicator shows
the exposure level
relative to the first
spot meter reading.
Exposure level indicator
(moving) after the
second spot meter
reading is taken and
before the third spot
meter reading is taken.
•This indicator shows
the exposure level
relative to the second
spot meter reading.
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Metering Modes
â—ŹThe exposure settings obtained with multi-spot meter readings are
canceled in the following cases:
1. After a spot meter reading is taken, 16 seconds elapse.
2. You press the < >, < >, or < > button.
3. After taking the picture, you release the shutter button.
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Up to eight spot meter readings can be taken for one picture. If you press the < >
button to try and take a ninth spot meter reading, no spot meter reading will register.
Multi-spot metering can be fixed at the center or linked to the active focusing point.
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Shooting Modes
You can set the shooting mode which best suits the subject or your
photographic intention. You can also easily achieve various photographic
expressions.
First set the < > switch to < >. If
necessary, also set the < > switch to
<>.
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M: Manual (page 73)
Tv : Shutter speed-priority AE
(page 62)
DEP : Depth-of-field AE (page 68)
Av : Aperture-priority AE
(page 65)
Multiple exposures (page 82)
Exposure compensation (page 75)
(page 84)
AEB (page 77)
: film advance (page 85)
: self-timer (page 87)
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In this mode, you set the desired shutter speed and the camera sets the
aperture automatically to suit the subject brightness.
A fast shutter speed can freeze motion, and a slow shutter speed can
achieve a blurred effect.
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While pressing the < >
button, turn the < > dial until Tv
appears on the LCD panel.
1. Shutter Speed-Priority AE (Tv):
You Set the Shutter Speed
Tv is an abbreviation for Time value.
With a fast shutter speed With a slow shutter speed
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Shutter Speed-Priority AE (Tv): You Set the Shutter Speed
Release your finger from the
<> button.
Turn the < > dial to set the
desired shutter speed.
Press the shutter button halfway
and focus the subject.
•The shutter speed and aperture will be
displayed.
Check the aperture and take the
picture.
•As long as the aperture is not blinking, a
standard exposure will be obtained.
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3
4
5
â—ŹShutter speed
The shutter speed is the length of time the camera’s shutter opens to
expose the film to the light coming through the lens. The shutter speed
displayed on the camera’s LCD panel and in the viewfinder ranges from
30 sec. to 1/8000 sec. and bulb.
Basic Terminology 2
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Shutter Speed-Priority AE (Tv): You Set the Shutter Speed
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•If the lens’ maximum aperture (smallest F-number like
f/1.4) blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the < >
dial to set a slower shutter speed until the aperture stops
blinking.
•If the lens’ minimum aperture (largest F-number like f/22)
blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the < > dial to
set a faster shutter speed until the aperture stops
blinking.
Custom Function CF-16 (see page 120) can enable the safety shift feature:
If a standard exposure cannot be obtained in the shutter speed-priority AE mode
with any aperture set by the camera, the camera automatically sets a faster or
slower shutter speed. This feature is called safety shift.
Custom Function CF-6 enables the shutter speed to be set in full-stop or half-stop
increments instead of the standard 1/3-stop increments. See page 112.
CF
CF
[Exposure Warnings]
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2. Aperture-Priority AE (Av):
You Set the Aperture
In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the
shutter speed automatically to suit the subject brightness.
The larger the aperture (smaller F-number like f/1.4) the more blurred the
background will be. This effect is suited for portraits. The smaller the
aperture (larger F-number like f/22), the clearer the focus will be for both
near and far objects.
With a large aperture With a small aperture
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While pressing the < >
button, turn the < > dial until Av
appears on the LCD panel.
Av is an abbreviation for Aperture value.
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â—ŹAperture
The aperture (or F-number) indicates
the size of the aperture opening in the
lens. The aperture displayed on the
camera’s LCD panel and in the
viewfinder can range anywhere from
1.0 to 91, depending on the lens
attached to the camera. The larger the
F-number, the smaller the aperture.
And the smaller the F-number, the
larger the aperture.
Aperture-Priority AE (Av): You Set the Aperture
Release your finger from the
<> button.
Turn the < > dial to set the
desired aperture.
Press the shutter button halfway
and focus the subject.
•The shutter speed and aperture will be
displayed.
Check the shutter speed and take
the picture.
•As long as the shutter speed is not
blinking, a standard exposure will be
obtained.
•If the shutter speed is less than the
reciprocal of the lens focal length (i.e.
1/200 for a 200mm lens), camera shake
may cause a blurred picture.
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5
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•If the 30” shutter speed blinks, it indicates
underexposure. Turn the < > dial to set a larger
aperture (smaller F-number) until the shutter speed stops
blinking.
•If the 8000 shutter speed blinks, it indicates
overexposure. Turn the < > dial to set a smaller
aperture (larger F-number) until the shutter speed stops
blinking.
Aperture-Priority AE (Av): You Set the Aperture
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[Exposure Warnings]
Custom Function CF-16 (see page 120) can enable the safety shift feature:
If a standard exposure cannot be obtained in the aperture-priority AE mode with
any shutter speed set by the camera, the camera automatically sets a larger or
smaller aperture. This feature is called safety shift.
Custom Function CF-6 enables the aperture to be set in full-stop or half-stop
increments instead of the standard 1/3-stop increments. See page 112.
For aperture-priority AE, Custom Function CF-5 enables the aperture to be set with
the camera even while the lens is detached. See page 110.
CF
CF
CF
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Release the < > button.
Depth-of-field AE with a
Manually-Selected
Focusing Point
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While pressing the < >
button, turn the < > dial until
DEP appears on the LCD panel.
3. Depth-of-field AE (DEP):
You Set the Depth of Field
This mode is for obtaining sharp focus between a specified point in the
foreground and one in the background. It is effective for large-group
photos and landscapes. The optimum point of focus and aperture to attain
the depth of field are set automatically along with the shutter speed. You
can use this mode with a manually-selected or eye-selected focusing
point.
•To use this mode, the lens focus mode switch must be set to AF.
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2
Set the < > to < >.
Select the focusing point.
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Aim the selected focusing point at
the nearest point or object you
want in focus, then press and
release the shutter button. This is
DEP point 1. ( )
•The in-focus indicator lights and is
displayed.
•If two focusing points are active (see page
39), camera-selected focusing points will
be used for setting the two points.
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Depth-of-field AE (DEP): You Set the Depth of Field
Use the same focusing point to aim
at the farthest point or object you
want in focus and press and
release the shutter button. This is
DEP point 2. ( )
•The in-focus indicator lights and is
displayed.
•You can also specify DEP points 1 and 2
in reverse order.
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Compose the picture and press the
shutter button halfway to check that
the shutter speed and aperture are
not blinking. ( )
The point of focus is set between
the two DEP points. The aperture
required to achieve the desired
depth of field and a suitable shutter
speed are set automatically.
•If you release the shutter button, and
the aperture will be displayed.
•The exposure setting is set immediately
before the shutter is released.
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Depth-of-field AE (DEP): You Set the Depth of Field
Press the shutter button completely
to take the picture.
Set the < > to < >.
•Make sure the correct CAL No. has been
set. See page 42.
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While pressing the < >
button, turn the < > dial until
DEP appears on the LCD panel.
Release the < > button.
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8
2
3
Depth-of-field AE with a Camera-Selected Focusing Point
•The camera selects the center focusing point for depth-of-field AE. Follow the
same procedure as for “Depth-of-field AE with a Manually-Selected Focusing
Point” while using the center focusing point to set the DEP points.
•Be sure to complete each step within 6 seconds (before the viewfinder display
turns off) after removing your finger from the shutter button. Otherwise, the DEP
settings will be canceled and you will have to start over.
Depth-of-field AE with Eye-Selected Focusing Points
With Eye Control, you can set the DEP points by looking at the focusing
point. This is the easiest way.
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Depth-of-field AE (DEP): You Set the Depth of Field
Look at the farthest point or object
you want in focus and press and
release the shutter button. This is
dEP point 2. ( )
•The focusing point you looked at will light.
•The in-focus indicator lights and is
displayed.
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Press the shutter button completely
to take the picture.
•The exposure metering will be based on
the focusing point you look at when you
press the shutter button the third time. If
you did not look at any focusing point, the
exposure metering will be based on the
center focusing point.
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Look at the nearest point or object
you want in focus, then press and
release the shutter button. This is
dEP point 1. ( )
•The focusing point you looked at will light.
•The in-focus indicator lights and is
displayed.
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4
5
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Depth-of-field AE (DEP): You Set the Depth of Field
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•When using a zoom lens, do not change the zoom focal length while using the
depth-of-field AE mode.
•After setting one or two dEP points, do not change the active focusing point.
Doing so will cancel the dEP point(s) that has been set and you will have to start
over with the newly selected focusing point.
•Depth-of-field AE cannot be used with flash. If flash is used, the result will be the
same as using Program AE with flash.
•If depth-of-field AE is used with a lens having a focusing limiting switch (like the
EF 300mm f/2.8 lens), set the switch to the maximum focusing distance range.
•If a slow shutter speed has been set, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
•If six seconds elapse and the display turns off before you complete the procedure,
the DEP settings entered so far will be canceled. In such a case, you must start
over again.
•To cancel the depth-of-field AE mode midway, press the < > button, < >
button, or < > button.
•To further increase the depth of field, use a wide-angle lens.
•Setting dEP points 1 and 2 at the same point on the subject will make the depth of
field shallow. The foreground and background will then be blurred, making the
subject stand out. Using a telephoto lens enhances this effect.
•If the aperture blinks, the desired depth of field cannot be obtained. (However, you can
still take the picture and obtain a proper exposure.) Use a wide-angle lens or move away
from the subject and repeat steps 4 to 6.
•If the 30” shutter speed and the lens’
maximum aperture (smallest CF-
number) blink, the scene is too dark
and the picture cannot be taken in the
depth-of-field AE mode.
•If the 8000 shutter speed and the lens’
minimum aperture (largest f-number)
blink, the scene is too bright. Use a
neutral density (ND) filter to reduce the
amount of light entering the camera.
[Exposure Warnings]
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Using the Built-in
Exposure Meter
While pressing the < >
button, turn the < > dial until M
appears on the LCD panel.
Release the < > button.
Set the < > switch to < >
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Turn the < > dial to set the
shutter speed and turn the < >
dial to set the aperture.
•You can also press the < > button and
turn the < > dial to set the aperture.
4. Manual Exposure (M):
You Set the Shutter Speed and Aperture
In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture for total
exposure control. You can refer to the exposure level indicator in the
viewfinder or use a handheld exposure meter to determine the shutter
speed and aperture.
You use the < > dial to set the shutter speed and the < > dial to set
the aperture.
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Manual Exposure (M): You Set the Shutter Speed and Aperture
Look through the viewfinder and
press the shutter button halfway.
The shutter speed and aperture are
displayed. On the right of the
viewfinder, the exposure level
indicator indicates the current
exposure level relative to the
standard exposure index.
While referring to the exposure
level indicator, set the desired
shutter speed and aperture.
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6
Custom Function CF-5 can reverse the functions of the < > dial and < > dial.
See page 110.
Custom Function CF-6 can set the shutter speed and/or aperture increments to full
stops or half stops instead of the standard 1/3 stops. See page 112.
Custom Function CF-5 enables the aperture to be set manually even when the lens
has been detached. See page 110.
CF
CF
CF
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5. Setting Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera’s standard exposure
setting. While looking through the viewfinder, you can use either the < >
dial or < > button to set the exposure compensation amount. Any
exposure compensation amount that you set can later be changed or
canceled with the < > dial or < > button. The exposure compensation
amount can be set up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
Exposure Compensation
with the < > Dial
Set the < > switch to < >.
Focus the subject and check the
exposure level.
Turn the < > dial to set the
desired exposure compensation
amount.
•Turn the < > dial while pressing the
shutter button halfway or within ( ) after
releasing the shutter button.
•The exposure compensation amount is
indicated by the exposure level indicator â– 
in the viewfinder (where the icon also
lights) and the exposure compensation
indicator on the LCD panel.
•On the viewfinder’s exposure level scale,
any position above the standard exposure
index indicates overexposure and any
position below it indicates underexposure.
On the LCD panel, any position on the +
side indicates overexposure and any
position on the – side indicates
underexposure.
•To cancel exposure compensation, set the
amount to the standard exposure index
(zero).
Take the picture.
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2
3
4
Overexposure.
Underexposure.
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Setting Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation with the < > Button
Exposure compensation can also be set with the < > button and < >
dial.
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Press the < > button and turn the
<> dial within ( ) to set the
desired exposure compensation
amount.
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•The exposure compensation amount’s 1/3-stop or half-stop (enabled with Custom
Function CF-6) increments are indicated in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel
as shown below.
•The exposure compensation amount remains effective even after the < > switch
is set to < >.
–1 1/2 exposure compensation –1 1/3 exposure compensation
•This is useful when you want to
apply the same exposure
compensation to the entire roll of
film.
•To prevent the < > dial from
turning inadvertently and changing
the exposure compensation amount,
set the < > switch to < >.
Custom Function CF-6 enables the exposure compensation amount to be set in
half-stop increments. See page 112.
CF
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6. Autoexposure Bracketing (AEB)
With autoexposure bracketing, the camera automatically changes the
exposure level within the set range for three successive frames. The
bracketing amount centers on the standard exposure (or exposure
compensation setting), and the exposure can be varied up to ±3 stops in
1/3-stop increments. The three bracketed shots are exposed in the
following sequence: standard exposure, underexposure, and
overexposure. The film advances in the current film advance mode (see
“Switching the Film Advance Mode” on page 85).
standard exposure (0) Underexposure (–1/3 stop) Overexposure (+1/3 stop)
Press and hold down the
<> button and < >
button simultaneously.
•The AEB icon appears on the LCD
panel.
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Turn the < > dial to set the
desired bracketing amount.
•The bracketing amount is indicated
numerically and shown on the exposure
compensation scale on the LCD panel.
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Autoexposure Bracketing (AEB)
Take the pictures. The current film
advance mode will be used.
•On the viewfinder’s exposure level scale,
the exposure level indicator will mark the
respective bracketing amount as each
bracketed shot is taken.
•In the continuous shooting mode, holding
down the shutter button will take all three
bracketed shots continuously. The
shooting will then stop automatically.
•When AEB is used with the self-timer, the
three bracketed shots will be taken in
succession after the 2- or 10-second self-
timer delay.
Canceling AEB
Follow steps 1 and 2 to set the AEB to
0.
•AEB will also be canceled by changing lenses,
rewinding the film, replacing the film, setting a
bulb exposure, having a flash-ready Speedlite,
pressing the < > button, and setting the
<> switch to < >.
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To indicate that AEB is in progress, the AEB icon on the LCD panel and
indicator in the viewfinder will blink until all the bracketed shots are taken.
Custom Function CF-6 enables the AEB amount to be set in half-stop increments.
See page 112.
Custom Function CF-9 can change the bracketing sequence to underexposure,
standard exposure, and overexposure. See page 114.
Custom Function CF-9 can prevent AEB from being canceled by changing lenses,
rewinding the film, replacing the film, and setting the < > switch to < >. See
page 114.
CF
•No viewfinder information will be displayed during continuous shooting of the
bracketed shots.
•After the AEB amount is set, exposure compensation can also be set to obtain
underexposed or overexposed bracketing. See “Setting Exposure Compensation”
on page 75.
•AEB cannot be used together with bulb exposures or flash.
•If mirror lockup is set with Custom Function CF-12 and AEB is used, single-frame
shooting will take effect even if the film advance mode is set to continuous
shooting.
Bracketing amount set to ±1 stop.
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7. AE Lock
Normally, the camera’s autoexposure meter reading changes in real-time
when you change the camera angle. AE lock prevents the meter reading
from changing even when you recompose the shot. This feature is useful
for backlit and spotlighted subjects.
Focus at the point where you want
to lock the meter reading.
•The exposure setting (shutter speed and
aperture) will be displayed on the LCD
panel and in the viewfinder.
Press the < > button. ( )
•< > lights in the viewfinder to indicate
that the exposure setting is locked.
•Each time you press the < > button, it
locks the current exposure setting.
•AE lock cancels 6 seconds after you press
the < > button or if you press the < >
button, < > button, or < > button.
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Focus at the desired point,
recompose the shot, and take the
picture.
•When the shot is recomposed, the
exposure level indicator will show the new
exposure level in real-time relative to the
locked exposure level.
AE Lock
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AE lock indicator
AE lock exposure level
Real-time exposure level
Custom Function CF-4-1 enables AE lock with the shutter button (instead of the
<> button) pressed halfway and focusing with the < > button. See page 108.
CF
Partial or spot metering is recommended for AE lock over a specific point. See page
54.
If One-Shot AF and evaluative metering are set, pressing the shutter button halfway
to focus will automatically set AE lock at the same time.
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8. Setting the Film Speed Manually
If the film is not DX-coded or if you want to set a different ISO film speed,
load the film and set the ISO film speed manually.
•The ISO film speed can be set manually from 6 to 6400.
Press and hold down the < >
button and < > button
simultaneously.
•The < > icon and the currently-set film
speed will be displayed.
Turn the < > dial until the
desired film speed is displayed on
the LCD panel.
Release the two buttons. The film
speed will then be set.
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2
3
The manually-set film speed will be canceled the next time DX-coded film loaded.
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9. Multiple Exposures < >
By not advancing the film, a single frame can be exposed multiple times.
Up to nine multiple exposures can be set for one frame. Multiple
exposures can be taken in any shooting mode.
Open the side door and press the
<> button.
•The icon appears on the LCD panel
and the frame counter displays “1.” This
number indicates the number of multiple
exposures.
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Turn the < > dial to set the
desired number of multiple
exposures.
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2
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Multiple Exposures < >
The setting takes effect after ( )
or when you press the shutter
button halfway.
Set the shooting mode and press
the shutter button completely for
each multiple exposure.
After all the multiple exposures are
taken, the film advances to the next
frame automatically and the
multiple exposure setting is
canceled.
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4
5
Set for 3 multiple exposures.
If any of the film’s first or last frames is used for multiple exposures, the exposures
may not align exactly due to film advance characteristics.
•While multiple exposures are being taken, the multiple exposure icon blinks
on the LCD panel.
•To cancel the multiple exposure setting before taking multiple exposures, set the
number of multiple exposures to 1.
•To cancel the multiple exposure setting after you start taking multiple exposures,
follow steps 1 and 2 and set the number of multiple exposures blank.
When taking multiple exposures, you should underexpose each multiple exposure
by the amounts shown below. To underexpose, see “Setting Exposure
Compensation” on page 75.
Exposure Compensation Guide for Multiple Exposures
•These exposure compensation amounts are only general guidelines. The
optimum amount depends on the scene. Experiment to find the optimum
compensation amount.
No. of Multiple Exposures 2 3 4
Underexposure Amount of Each Exposure
–1.0 stop –1.5 stop –2.0 stops
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10. buLb Exposures
When bulb is set, the film is exposed during the time you keep pressing
the shutter button completely. Bulb is useful when a long exposure is
necessary for capturing night scenes, fireworks, and the night sky.
While pressing the < >
button, turn the < > dial until
is displayed.
Release the < > button.
Set the < > switch to < >.
Turn the < > (or < >) dial to
set the desired aperture.
Press and hold down the shutter
button completely for the duration
of the exposure.
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•When the bulb exposure starts, the frame counter on the LCD panel counts the
elapsed exposure time from 1 to 30 seconds. After every 30 seconds, one
segment ( ) on the exposure compensation scale appears and the frame
counter resets to 1. Therefore, if three segments are displayed and the frame
counter reads “30,” it means 120 seconds have elapsed.
•Bulb exposures consume almost no battery power.
•To connect a remote controller (Remote Switch 60T3, etc.) to the camera, use
Remote Switch Adapter RA-N3.
Connecting Remote Switch RS-80N3 (shutter release lock provided) or Timer
Remote Controller TC-80N3 (both sold separately) to the camera’s remote control
terminal relieves your finger from pressing the shutter button during bulb exposures.
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11. Switching the Film Advance Mode
The film advance mode can be set to single-frame shooting or continuous
shooting.
Single-frame Shooting ( )
After a picture is taken, the film advances by one frame automatically.
Continuous Shooting ( )
The film advances at a rate of 4.3 frames per second while you hold down
the shutter button completely.
Press and hold down the
<> button and < > button
simultaneously.
•The current film advance mode is
displayed.
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Turn the < > dial to set the
desired film advance mode.
Release the two buttons.
•The rate of 4.3 frames per second applies when the shutter speed is 1/250 sec. or
faster.
•With One-Shot AF and evaluative metering set, if you stop continuous shooting by
returning the shutter button to the halfway position, you can maintain the AE lock
for the next time you start shooting.
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Switching the Film Advance Mode
When , , , or Blinks
If the battery power drops in cold temperatures or the film advance
operation is slow, it means that the camera is trying to provide film
advance power rather than speed. This feature is called automatic film
advance transmission. If this is activated, one of the film advance icons
(, , , ) will blink on the LCD panel. This feature is canceled
when you press the < > button and < > button simultaneously or
when you replace the film or battery. If this feature is activated, check the
battery power (see page 22) and follow the respective countermeasures.
•If film advance or rewind stops midway, will blink on the LCD panel. When the battery is
replaced with a new one, film advance will resume. To resume film rewind, press the midroll
rewind button.
•In cold temperatures, warm the battery in your pocket, etc., to enable use.
Continuous Shooting Rates (approx. frames/sec.)
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No viewfinder information is displayed during continuous shooting.
EOS 3
EOS 3 + BP-E1
EOS 3 + PB-E2
EOS-3 + Power
Drive Booster E1
2CR5 lithium battery
Size-AA alkaline batteries Ă—4
Nickel Hydride Pack NP-E2
Size-AA alkaline batteries Ă—8
Size-AA alkaline batteries Ă—8
4.3
7
3
6
3
6
3
3.3
7
3
5
3
5
3
Configuration Power Source
Film
Advance
Mode
One-Shot AF /
Manual Focus AI Servo AF
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While pressing the < >
button and < > button, turn the
<> dial and set the desired
self-timer delay time.
: 10-second delay
: 2-second delay
12. Self-timer Operation
The self-timer can be set to either a 2-second or 10-second delay. When
using the self-timer, you should mount the camera on a tripod.
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Look through the viewfinder and
press the shutter button halfway.
Make sure the in-focus indicator
and exposure setting are
displayed.
Press the shutter button
completely. The self-timer lamp will
start blinking to indicate that the
self-timer has started. The lamp
blinks faster during the two
seconds before the picture is
taken.
•To cancel the self-timer after it starts, set
the < > switch to < >.
The 2-second delay is effective for close-ups or photo duplicating work to prevent
camera shake (camera movement while the shutter button is pressed).
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Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button to start the
self-timer. Doing so will throw off the focus.
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Self-timer Operation
Attaching the Eyepiece Cover
If you take a picture without looking through the viewfinder, stray light may
enter the eyepiece and affect the exposure. To prevent this, detach the
eyecup and attach the eyepiece cover (provided on the strap) on the
eyepiece before taking the picture.
Remove the eyecup.
Slip on the eyepiece cover over the
eyepiece.
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13. Mirror Lockup
Mirror lockup is enabled with Custom Function CF-12 (see page 116).
This prevents mirror-caused vibrations which may blur the image during
close-ups or when a super telephoto lens is used. To set this Custom
Function, see “Setting and Canceling Custom Functions” on page 104.
When mirror lockup is set, the camera operates as follows:
•When using mirror lockup, Remote Switch RS-80N3 (sold separately) is recommended.
Press the shutter button complete-
ly. The mirror locks up.
•After 30 seconds, the mirror goes back
down automatically. Pressing the shutter
button completely again locks up the
mirror again.
Release the shutter button and
press the shutter button completely
again to take the picture. The
mirror then goes back down after
the picture is taken.
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•In very bright light such as at the beach or ski ground on a sunny day, take the
picture promptly after mirror lockup.
•During mirror lockup, do not point the camera lens at the sun. The sun’s heat can
scorch and damage the shutter curtains.
•If you use mirror lockup with the self-timer for a bulb exposure, there will be a
shutter release sound when you release the shutter button during self-timer
operation. This is not the sound of the shutter release.
•During mirror lockup, the film advance mode will be single-frame shooting
regardless of the current film advance mode.
•If mirror lockup is used with the self-timer, pressing the shutter button completely
the first time will lock up the mirror and release the shutter 10 seconds or 2
seconds later (depending on the delay time selected).
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14. Depth-of-field Preview
The depth of field is the range of
acceptable focus in front of and behind
the point of focus. The depth of field
changes depending on the aperture.
Press the depth-of-field preview button
to stop down the aperture and preview
this range of acceptable focus.
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•Pressing the depth-of-field preview button also sets AE lock.
•The depth-of-field preview button does not function during AF operation.
15. LCD Panel Illumination
The LCD panel can be illuminated.
The LCD panel illumination button
turns the illumination on (for 6 sec.)
and off. The LCD panel illumination
turns off 2 seconds after a picture is
taken.
•Pressing any button while the LCD panel is illuminated prolongs the illumination.
•The illumination turns off at the start of a bulb exposure.
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Flash Photography
An EOS-dedicated EX-series or EZ-series Speedlite makes flash
photography with the EOS-3 as easy as any AE mode. With an EX-series
Speedlite, E-TTL autoflash photography as well as wireless E-TTL multi-
flash photography is possible.
Speedlite 550EX will be used to describe the flash photography features
provided with the EOS-3. For details on Speedlite 550EX, see the
Instructions that come with it.
First set the < > switch to < >. If
necessary, also set the < > switch to
<>.
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1. Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX
With Speedlite 550EX attached to the EOS-3, flash photography is as
easy as any AE mode. You can also use the following features:
(1) E-TTL Autoflash
With E-TTL autoflash (preflash evaluative
metering), optimum flash exposure can be
obtained for the subject in focus. In the
aperture-priority AE mode, a slow sync
speed is set automatically in low-light
situations to obtain a natural-looking,
balanced exposure between the subject and
background.
(2) High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)
High-speed sync (FP or focal-plane flash) enables flash synchronization with all shutter
speeds from 30 sec. to 1/8000 sec.
(3) FE (Flash Exposure) Lock
FE lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure for any part of the subject. This is the
flash equivalent of AE lock.
(4) Flash Exposure Compensation
Like normal exposure compensation, flash exposure compensation can be used to set the
flash output up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
(5) FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing)
As with AEB (autoexposure bracketing), flash exposures can also be bracketed up to ±3
stops in 1/3-stop increments.
(6) Wireless Multi-flash E-TTL
For sophisticated lighting effects, multiple wireless Speedlites can be used for E-TTL
autoflash. All features (1) to (5) above can be used. The operation is as simple as using a
Speedlite directly attached to the camera.
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E-TTL is an abbreviation for Evaluative-Through-The-Lens.
•With autofocus, the flash exposure is always based on the aperture (set
automatically or manually) and autoflash metering is weighted at the current
focusing point.
•When it is difficult to autofocus, the 550EX’s built-in AF-assist beam is emitted
automatically. The beam is linked to the area AF.
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Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX
Full Auto Flash
Full Auto E-TTL autoflash used with the Program AE mode is described
here. For details on Speedlite 550EX operations, see the Instructions that
came with it.
Set the camera’s shooting mode to
P.
Check that the 550EX’s pilot lamp
is lit.
Focus the subject.
Make sure the flash-ready indicator
is lit, check the shutter speed
and aperture, then take the picture.
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E-TTL Autoflash in Other Shooting Modes
Even in the Tv, Av, and Mmodes, E-TTL autoflash can be used as easily
as without flash.
(1) When you press the shutter button, the shutter speed and aperture
are set by the camera as usual.
(2) When you press the shutter button completely, preflash evaluative
metering based on the aperture setting is used for the flash exposure.
(3) The background exposure is set by the shutter speed and aperture
combination.
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Mode Shutter Speed Setting Flash Aperture Setting
Tv (Shutter speed-priority AE) Manual (30 sec. - 1/200 sec.) Auto
Av (Aperture-priority AE) Auto (30 sec. - 1/200 sec.) Manual
M(Manual) Manual (30 sec. - 1/200 sec.) Manual
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Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX
High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)
When the Speedlite’s high-speed sync lamp ( ) is on, high-speed sync
(FP or focal-plane flash) is enabled automatically. The Speedlite can then
synchronize at all shutter speeds, even those faster than 1/200 sec.
When high-speed sync is enabled, is displayed in the viewfinder to
indicate high-speed sync.
High-speed sync is effective in the following cases:
(1) When you want to use fill-in flash for a portrait and maintain
background blur with a large aperture.
(2) When you want to produce a catchlight in the subject’s eyes.
(3) When you want to use fill-in flash to eliminate shadows
With conventional flash. With FP flash.
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Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX
FE Lock
FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure
reading for the desired portion of the scene.
Check that the Speedlite’s pilot
lamp is lit.
•The flash mode can be either normal or
high-speed sync. FE lock works with either
mode.
Focus the subject with AF or
manual focus.
Aim the spot metering circle over
the part where you want to lock the
flash exposure, then press the
<> button. (16 sec.)
•The Speedlite fires a preflash and
calculates the required flash output which
is then stored in memory.
•In the viewfinder, the focusing point linked
to the FE lock flashes in red.
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Spot metering circle
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Custom Function CF-13 enables FE lock with the manually-selected or eye-
selected focusing point. See page 118.
Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX
•Below the viewfinder, the display shown in
1appears for 0.5 sec. followed by the
display shown in 2.
Compose the shot and take the
picture.
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•If the subject is too far away resulting in underexposure, the icon will blink. Get
closer to the subject and follow steps 3 and 4.
•When shooting more than one exposure of the same subject, FEL must be set
again for each shot.
CF
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Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX
Flash Exposure Compensation
When an EOS-dedicated Speedlite is used, you can set flash exposure
compensation with the camera up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
While pressing the < > button,
turn the < > dial to set the desired
flash exposure compensation
amount.
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Release the < > button and the
normal display returns.
•Press the shutter button halfway to display
the flash exposure compensation amount
on the viewfinder’s exposure level scale.
•Press the < > button to display the flash
exposure compensation amount on the
LCD panel.
•To cancel flash exposure compensation,
set the flash exposure compensation
amount to < >.
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Custom Function CF-6 enables the flash exposure compensation amount to be set
in half-stop increments. See page 112.
CF
•On the LCD panel, the plus side of the
scale indicates overexposure and the
minus side indicates underexposure. The
sample LCD panel on the left shows a
flash exposure compensation amount of
+2/3 stop.
•The flash exposure compensation amount is retained even when the < > switch
is set to < >.
•The flash exposure compensation amount can also be set with certain Canon
Speedlites. If flash exposure compensation is set with both the camera and the
Speedlite, the flash exposure compensation amount set with the Speedlite will
override the one set with the camera.
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Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX
FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing)
Three successive flash shots can be bracketed automatically according to
the bracketing amount set with Canon Speedlite 550EX. Without
changing the background exposure, you can bracket the flash exposure
for the subject up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
•Flash exposure bracketing is set with the 550EX. For details, see the 550EX’s Instructions.
•The flash exposure bracketing amount set with the 550EX can be displayed in the camera’s
viewfinder.
•Before taking FEB pictures, be sure the Speedlite 550EX is ready. Single-frame shooting is
recommended.
Modeling Flash
By using modeling flash, you can see the shadows and other flash lighting
effects produced by the flash or multiple flash units.
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Check the Speedlite and camera
settings.
Press the camera’s depth-of-field
preview button.
•The Canon Speedlite 550EX fires at 70 Hz
for 1 second.
Correct exposure. Underexposure (–1 stop). Overexposure (+1 stop).
The flash exposure bracketing amount can also be set in half-stop increments. See
page 112.
CF
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Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX
Wireless Multi-Flash System
The Canon Speedlite 550EX has the following three features:
(1) E-TTL autoflash
(2) Slave unit
(3) Wireless master control of other slave-triggered 550EX units
By using the above features, you can set up a wireless E-TTL autoflash
system with up to three Speedlites. You can also set the flash output ratio
between the Speedlites to create the desired flash lighting effect.
•For details, see the 550EX and ST-E2's Instructions.
Wireless multi-flash system
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Canon
Speedlite
Transmitter
ST-E2
Canon Speedlite
550EX
Canon Speedlite
550EX
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2. Using Other EOS-Dedicated Speedlites
With an EOS-dedicated Speedlite other than the EX series, TTL autoflash
can be used as easily as normal AE modes. The flash exposure is
controlled by off-the-film flash metering linked to the focusing point.
(1) When you press the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and
aperture are set automatically by the camera.
(2) When you press the shutter button completely, TTL autoflash metering
based on the aperture setting is used for the flash exposure.
(3) The background exposure is set by the shutter speed and aperture
combination.
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Mode Shutter Speed Setting Flash Aperture Setting
P(Program AE) Auto (1/60 sec. - 1/200 sec.) Auto
Tv (Shutter speed-priority AE) Manual (30 sec. - 1/200 sec.) Auto
Av (Aperture-priority AE) Auto (30 sec. - 1/200 sec.) Manual
M(Manual) Manual (30 sec. - 1/200 sec.) Manual
•Flash exposure compensation can be set with the camera.
•If the multi-flash system is wired with flash cords, TTL autoflash takes effect.
•Cover the main subject with the area AF ellipse.
•Automatic Reduction of Flash Output
If an EOS-dedicated Speedlite is used for a subject backlit by a top light, the flash
output is reduced automatically to avoid having an unnatural-looking exposure.
This is called automatic reduction of flash output.
Custom Function CF-14 can prevent the automatic reduction of flash output. See
page 118.
CF
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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.
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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.
vX
}CiX
+ (plus)
– (minus)
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