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INSTRUCTIONS
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS ELAN 7NE (DATE) / ELAN 7N / 30V (DATE) / 33V is a high- ∗ performance, AF single-lens reflex camera with Eye Control and seven AF points. It is suited for a wide variety of subjects and situations with fully automatic and user-controlled shooting modes. Read this instruction booklet to familiarize yourself with your new camera before taking pictures. Also read “Handling Cautions” on page 6 to prevent camera malfunction and damage. Keep this instr
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Contents A Night Portrait..........................31 Introduction FUsing Red-eye Reduction ..........32 Handling Cautions .............................6 qUsing the Self-timer .....................33 Quick Start Guide ..............................8 Using the Eyepiece Cover ...............34 Nomenclature ..................................10 Imprinting the Date or Time .............35 Conventions Used in this Instructions...16 Setting the Date and Time...........36 Replacing the Date Battery ....
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Focusing Off-Center Subjects..........50 Flash Photography....................77 5 When Autofocus Fails Using the Built-in Flash....................78 (Manual Focusing) ..........................51 In a Basic Zone Mode .................78 8Manual Focusing...................51 In a Creative Zone Mode.............78 ZMetering Modes..........................52 aFlash Exposure Compensation ...80 Using an EOS-dedicated Speedlite...81 User-Controlled Shooting.........53 4 Using an EX-series Speedlite
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Handling Cautions Camera Care and Storage • The camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. • The camera is not waterproof and should not be used in wet conditions or underwater. If the camera gets wet, take it to your nearest Canon dealer as soon as possible. If small amounts of water splash onto the camera, wipe it with a clean dry cloth. If the camera is exposed to salty air, wipe it thoroughly with a slightly damp cloth. • Do not leave the camera in plac
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LCD Displays LCD displays operate more slowly at low temperatures, and may appear dark at high temperatures. The display will return to normal at room temperature. Batteries • Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery contacts to remove any fingerprints and smudges. This is to prevent faulty connections and corrosion. •Never disassemble or recharge the batteries. Also, never store a battery in high-temperature places or short circuit the battery contacts or toss a battery into a fire. •
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Quick Start Guide + – Install the batteries. Attach a lens. Refer to the battery Align the red dots on the 1 2 orientation diagram on the lens and camera and turn battery chamber cover, and the lens as shown by the insert two CR123A lithium arrow until it snaps in place. batteries as shown. (p.18) (p.20) Load the film. Focus the subject. Align the edge of the film Aim the AF points on the 5 6 leader with the orange mark main subject and press the on the camera and close shutter button halfway to
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On the lens, set the Turn the Mode Dial to focus mode switch to (Full Auto). 3 4 . (p.20) Keep pressing the Mode Dial’s lock button while turning the dial. (p.28) Take the picture. Unload the film. Press the shutter button At the end of the roll, the 8 7 completely to take the film rewinds automatically. picture. (p.21) Open the camera back to remove the film cartridge. (p.24) 9
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Nomenclature • Reference page numbers are in parentheses. • The camera controls are indicated as icons in brackets < >. AF mode dial (p.15, 38) Built-in flash / AF-assist beam (p.78/29) **Eye Control switch (p.15, 43, 48) Flash-sync contact Red-eye reduction lamp / Hot shoe (p.81) Self-timer/ Dioptric adjustment Remote control lamp knob (p.25) (p.32/33/76) Mode Dial lock LCD panel (p.12) release button (p.14) Main Dial Mode Dial (p.14) (p.16) Film advance Shutter button mode lev
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Eyecup (p.25, 34) Quick Control Dial (p.16) Viewfinder eyepiece AF point selection key (p.41) *Date display panel (p.35) AE lock (p.70) / Function button ***FE lock / Custom (p.23, 32, 68, 72, Function setting button 73, 74, 80) (p.84) Metering <3> AF point mode button selection button (p.52) (p.41, 87) Film check window Remote control terminal (p.76) <6 Midroll rewind button (p.24) * button (p.35) *<6> button (p.36) Battery compartment *<7> button (p.3
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Nomenclature LCD Panel Custom Function Remote control mark Shutter speed Aperture value (Q - V) (D - K, y) Red-eye reduction setting (W, E) Depth-of-field AE (r) Beeper setting (W, E) ISO film speed (U - F) AEB amount (Z - C) Custom Function No. (p - P) DEP points (E, R) **Calibration (u) Custom Function setting (W - Y) ***FE lock (o) **Calibration No. (E - Y) Metering mode Z Evaluative metering X Partial metering ISO film speed C Center-weighted averaging metering Red-eye
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Viewfinder Information AF points Focusing screen (Superimposed display for 7 AF points) Focus confirmation **Eye Control light AE lock / ***FE lock AEB in progress Flash-ready Exposure level indicator ***Improper FE lock Exposure compensation amount warning AEB level Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator ***High-speed sync (FP flash) Flash exposure compensation Shutter speed (D K, y) ***FE lock (o) **Calibration indicator (g - Y, h - Y) Depth-of-field AE indicator A
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e n o Z e I v i m t a e a r g C Nomenclature Mode Dial • The dial has modes in two zones. • The dial is locked when it is set to <2>. To release the lock, hold down the Mode Dial lock release button and turn the dial. Mode Dial lock release button Custom Function Set 2OFF Full Auto e 1 Basic Zone 2 Creative Zone Fully automatic mode where the Semi-automatic and manual modes camera takes care of everything. enable you to take control of the camera to obtain the desired result. Y : Full Auto (p.2
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AF Mode Dial ONE SHOT AF (p.39) AI FOCUS AF (p.40) AI SERVO AF (p.39) Eye Control Switch (m Model only) Eye Control OFF (p.49) Eye Control ON (p.48) Calibration (p.43) Film Advance Mode Lever Self-timer / Remote control mode (p.33, 76) Continuous (p.73) Single-frame (p.73) 15
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Conventions Used in this Instructions ∗ This instruction booklet includes Eye Control instructions. Ignore those instructions if your camera EOS ELAN 7N/33V does not have Eye Control. • All the operations described in this booklet assume that the Mode Dial is not set to <2>. Before proceeding with any operation, turn the Mode Dial to a picture-taking mode by pressing the lock button and turning the dial. • The icon indicates the Main Dial. • The icon indicates the Quick Control Dial. • T
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1 Before You Start This chapter explains a few preliminary steps and basic camera operations. Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera’s strap mount from the 1 2 bottom. Then pass it through the strap’s buckle as shown in the illustration. Pull the strap to make sure it does not slip out of the buckle. 3 • The eyepiece cover is also attached to the strap. (p.34) 4 Eyepiece cover 17
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Installing the Batteries ∗ In the Americas, batteries are not included with the camera. The camera uses two lithium CR123A (or DL123A) batteries. Open the battery compartment 1 cover. 2 Slide the release lever as shown by • the arrow and open the cover. 1 Install the batteries. + 2 Make sure the battery contacts (+ • and –) are properly oriented as shown. Do not mix old and new batteries. • -- Close the battery compartment 3 cover. Press the cover until it snaps shut. • For places where CR123A (
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Checking the Battery Level Check the battery level after replacing the batteries and before using the camera. Turn the Mode Dial to a shooting mode. Hold down the dial’s lock release • button while turning the dial. s The camera will then turn on and the LCD panel will display one of the following battery level mark: : Battery level OK. : The battery level is low. Keep spare batteries handy. : The batteries will soon be completely exhausted. : Replace the batteries. Battery Life (With 24-ex. rol
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Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens Remove the caps. 1 Remove the rear lens cap and the • camera body cap. Mount the lens. 2 Align the red dots on the lens and • camera and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it snaps in place. Red dots On the lens, set the focus mode 3 switch to . If the focus mode switch is set to • , autofocus will not operate. Remove the front lens cap. 1 4 2 1 Detaching the Lens While pressing the lens release 5 button, turn the lens as shown by 2 th
