Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 300X Canon
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E INSTRUCTION MANUAL English / /.
2 Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS REBEL T2 (DA TE) / 300X (DA TE) is a very compact autofocus, single-lens reflex camera. It can be used for a wide variety of subjects and situations with fully automatic and user- controlled shooting modes.
3 Contents Symbols The Caution symbol alerts you to actions to prevent shooting problems. The Note symbol gives supplemental information. 1 2 3 Conventions Used in this Instruction manual .....................2 Handling Cautions ......................
4 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.
5 • If the camera has not been used for a prolonged period or if you will use the camera for an important event, check the operation of all the camera controls or take the camera to your nearest Canon Service Center . LCD Displays By their nature, LCD displays react more slowly at low temperatures, and may appear dark at high temperatures.
6 Nomenclature < ^ > Film advance mode / Self-timer/*Remote control button (p.32/23/24) < l > Main Dial Shutter button (p .14) Built-in flash / AF-assist beam (p.44/19) Flash-sync contact Hot shoe Mode Dial ( p. 10) Strap mount (p.7 ) Lens release button (p .
7 Eyecup (p .26) Viewfinder e yepiece Film check window Battery compar tment cov er (p.11) Guide hole < 6 > LCD panel illumination bu tton < > Function button ( p. 22, 25, 26, 40, 42, 43, 44, 47 ) < 4 > AF mode/*SET button ( p. 28/26) AF point selection ke ys (p.
8 Nomenclature LCD Panel Shooting mode icon ISO film speed Shutter speed ISO film speed Date FE lock Battery level mark AF Mode One-Shot AF AI Focus AF AI Servo AF Exposure lev el indicato.
9 V iewfinder Information AF points (7) Superimposed display < j > AE lock / FE loc k AEB in progress < M > Flash-ready Improper FE lock war n ing < | > *High-speed sync (FP flash) A.
B a s i c Z o n e I m a g e Z o n e OFF Full Auto C r e a t i v e Z o n e 10 Nomenclature Mode Dial The dial is divided into two zones. 1 Basic Zone Fully automatic mode where the camera takes care of everything. Y : Full Auto (p.18) Basically , all you do is point and shoot.
Before Y ou Start 11 Installing the Batteries 1 1 Open the battery compartment cover . • Slide the release lever in the direction shown by the arrow in the diagram, and open the cover . 1 2 Install the batteries. • Make sure the battery contacts ( + and – ) are properly oriented as shown.
12 Checking the Battery Level T urn the Mode Dial to a shooting mode. • 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 .
13 Mounting and Detaching a Lens 1 Remove the caps. • Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. 2 Mount the lens. • 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 3 On the lens, set the focus mode switch to < AF >.
14 How the Shutter Button Works When it is pressed halfway: • Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates autofocusing (AF), and also activates the automatic exposure (AE) mechanism and sets the shutter speed and aperture value.
15 = Loading and Unloading Film 2 Open the back cover . • Slide down the back cover release lever and open the back. 1 T urn the Mode Dial to any setting except < : >. 3 Insert the film cartridge at a slight angle. 4 Align the film leader edge with the < § > mark.
16 = Loading and Unloading Film If the film is not loaded properly , the < = > icon will blink on the LCD panel and the shutter will not work. Reload the film cartridge properly . • The shutter curtains have been manufactured with very high precision.
17 2 Fully Automatic Shooting Y Full Auto Mode ......................................................18 AF-Assist beam with the Built-in Flash .................19 Programmed Image Control Modes ...........................20 U Portrait / I Landscape / O Close-up / P Sports / A Night Portrait / S Flash off F Using Red-eye Reduction .
Aperture value Shutter speed 18 Y Full Auto Mode All you do is point the camera and press the shutter button. Everything is automatic so it is easy to photograph any subject. With seven AF points to focus the subject, anyone can just point and shoot. 1 T urn the Mode Dial to < Y >.
19 5 T ake the picture. • Compose the shot and press the shutter button fully . • If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. T urning the zooming ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus. • If the built-in flash’s pop-up operation is obstructed, the < π > icon will blink on the LCD panel.
20 Programmed Image Control Modes Select a shooting mode to suit the target subject, and the camera will be set to obtain the best results. Portrait This mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. • Holding down the shutter button executes continuous shooting.
21 This is for fast-moving subjects when you want to freeze the action. • The camera will first track the subject with the center AF point. Focus tracking will then continue with any of the seven AF points covering the subject. When focus is achieved, the beeper will sound softly .
22 F Using Red-eye Reduction (with the built-in flash) When flash is used in a low-light environment, the subject’s eyes may come out red in the photograph. T o reduce this “Red eye” the red-eye reduction lamp shines a light into the subject’s eyes before the flash is fired.
23 q Self-timer Operation 1 Press the < ^ > button. • While looking at the LCD panel, press the < ^ > button to select < ´ >. Y ou can use self-timer in any Basic mode or Creative mode. We recommend using a tripod when you use the self-timer .
24 K W ireless Remote Control (DA TE Model only) 1 Press the < ^ > button. • While looking at the LCD panel, press the < ^ > button to select < ´ >. 2 T ake the picture. • Point the controller toward the camera’s remote control sensor and press the transmit button.
25 ; Imprinting the Date or Time (DA TE Model only) 2 Select the date format. • T urn the < l > dial. s The date format will change in the following loop: The camera has a date feature with an automatic calendar to 2099. It can imprint the date or time on the photograph as shown in the left photo.
26 ; Imprinting the Date or Time (DA TE Model only) Setting the Date and Time 1 Move the < > > arrow to < ; >. 2 Select the digit to be set. • Press the < [ > button. • The digit selection will change in the following sequence: year , month, day , hour , minute, “ ”.
User-Controlled Shooting 27 3 Selecting the AF mode ................................................28 3 Selecting the AF point ............................................29 Focus Lock ............................................................30 When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) .
28 Selecting the AF mode ★ The AF mode is the AF operation method. Three AF modes are provided: ONE SHOT (One-Shot AF), AI FOCUS (AI Focus AF), and AI SERVO (AI Servo AF). Select the AF mode. • Press the < 4 > button ( ∫ ) and turn the < l > dial.
29 The AF point is used for focusing. The AF point can be selected automatically by the camera or manually by you. In the Basic Zone modes and < Q > mode, the AF point selection is automatic only . In the < T > < R > < E > < W > modes, the AF point can be selected either automatically or manually .
30 3 Selecting the AF point ★ Focus Lock After achieving focus, you can lock the focus on a subject and recompose the shot. This is called “focus lock.” 1 Select the desired AF point. 2 Focus the subject. • Aim the AF point on the subject, then press the shutter button halfway .
31 When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light < n > blinks) with certain subjects such as the following: Difficult Subjects for Autofocusing • Low-contrast subjects. Example: Blue sky , flat surface with a solid color .
The camera has three metering modes: Evaluative, partial, and center-weighted average metering. Evaluative metering This is the camera’s standard metering mode suited for most shooting including backlit conditions. Based on the subject’s position in the viewfinder , brightness, background, front or back lighting conditions, etc.
33 Like the < Y > (Full Auto) mode, this is a general-purpose mode to make picture-taking easy . It sets the shutter speed and aperture value automatically to suit the subject’s brightness. ∗ < T > stands for Program. ∗ “ AE ” stands for auto exposure.
34 T Program AE 4 T ake the picture. • Compose the shot and press the shutter button fully . The Difference Between < T > and < Y > • The shutter speed and aperture value are set in the same way in both modes. • The following features can be used in the < T > mode, but not in the < Y > mode.
35 In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture value automatically to suit the subject brightness. A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion.
E Aperture-Priority AE 36 In this mode, you set the desired aperture value and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the subject brightness. The larger the aperture value (smaller aperture), the wider the depth of field (range of acceptable focus) will be.
37 W Manual Exposure In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture value as desired. T o determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder . This method is called manual exposure. In the < W > mode, the center-weighted average metering will be set automatically .
38 Q Automatic Depth-of-Field AE This mode is for obtaining a wide depth of field automatically between a near subject and far subject. It is effective for group photos and landscapes. The camera uses the 7 AF points to detect the nearest and farthest subjects to be in focus.
39 ∑ Exposure Compensation ★ Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera’s standard exposure setting. Y ou can make the picture look lighter (increased exposure) or darker (decreased exposure). The exposure compensation amount can be set up to +/–3 stops in half-stop increments.
40 L Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ★ With AEB, the camera automatically changes the exposure within the set range (up to + / – 3 stops in 1/2-stop increments) for three successive frames. 1 Move the < > > arrow to the < L > icon. • Look at the LCD panel and press the < > button.
41 j AE Lock ★ AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different place from the point of focus. After locking the exposure, you can recompose the shot while maintaining the desired exposure level. This feature is useful for backlit and spotlighted subjects.
42 < Multiple Exposures ★ 3 T ake the picture. s After you take all the multiple exposures, the film advances to the next frame automatically and the multiple-exposure setting is canceled. Depth-of-Field preview ★ Since the film is not advanced after each shot, you can expose multiple shots on the same frame.
43 D Setting the ISO Film Speed ★ If the film is not DX-coded or if you want to set a different film speed, load the film in the camera and set the film speed manually as follows. The settable film speed range is ISO 6 to 6400. 1 Move the < > > arrow to the < D > icon.
44 7 Safety Release Lock This prevents shutter release if there is no film loaded or if there is no lens attached. It is particularly effective against missed shots due to no film.
45 Using the Built-in Flash E : Use this mode if you want to set the flash aperture value. The camera will set the flash sync speed (within 30 sec. - 1/125 sec.
46 Using the Built-in Flash FE (Flash Exposure) lock is for setting the correct flash exposure for any part of the subject. First pop-up the built-in flash. j FE Lock ★ 1 Focus the subject. • Keep pressing the shutter button until step 3 . 2 Aim the viewfinder center over the target subject, then press the < j > button.
47 5 Setting Custom Functions ★ Custom Function Settings C.Fn-01 Self-timer delay time Y ou can customize camera functions to suit your preferences. They are called Custom Functions. The 2-sec. delay is effective for preventing camera shake (when you press the shutter button) during close-ups and other critical work.
48 5 Setting Custom Functions ★ C.Fn-02 AF point selection method 0 : Press AF point selection button, then press the cross keys. 1 : Press the shutter button halfway , then press cross keys. Effective during the < ˜ > and < ∫ > active times.
49 Reference Feature A vailability T able Y U I OP A S TR E W Q Mode Dial Mode One Shot AI Servo AI Focus Auto Manual Single frame Continuous Self-timer/ Remote control AF Film Advance AF P oint Selection : Set automatically . : User-selectable/settable.
50 Major Specifications • T ype T ype ......................................35 mm AF/AE SLR camera with built-in flash Recording media...................35 mm film Image size ............................24 x 36 mm Compatible lenses ................Canon EF lenses (except EF-S lenses) Lens mount .
51 • Shutter T ype ......................................Electronically controlled focal-plane shutter Shutter speeds...................... 1/4000 - 30 sec. in 1/2-stop increments, bulb, X sync at 1/125 sec. Shutter release ..................... Soft touch electromagnetic release (safety release lock possible) Self-timer .
PRINTED IN T AIWAN © CANON INC. 2004 This Instruction booklet is current as of August 2004. For information on using the camera with system accessories introduced after this date, contact your nearest Canon Service Center . CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, T okyo 146-8501, Japan U.
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