Canon Elan 7 User Manual

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Using an EOS-dedicated Speedlite
The camera is compatible with the EX/EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series EOS-
dedicated Speedlites.
For details on operating the Speedlite, refer to the Speedlite’s
instruction booklet.
Using an EX-series Speedlite
With E-TTL II autoflash (AF point-linked,
evaluative flash metering with preflash),
you can easily take natural-looking flash
pictures centering on the subject in the
same way as normal AE shooting.
With A-TTL/TTL autoflash (AF point-linked, off-the-film flash metering),
you can easily take flash pictures in the same way as normal AE
shooting.
Using an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite
• Before attaching an external Speedlite, retract the built-in flash.
• If you use a flash unit (with multiple contacts) dedicated to another camera
brand or a high-voltage flash, the camera may not work properly or
malfunction may result.
• If focus is difficult to achieve, the EOS-dedicated Speedlite (one with a built-
in AF-assist light) will automatically emit the AF-assist light (except in 
 modes).
• With regard to EOS-dedicated Speedlites, this is a Type A camera
(compatible with E-TTL II autoflash).
About E-TTL II AutoflashE-TTL II is a new autoflash exposure system incorporating improved flash
exposure control and lens focusing distance information, making it more
precise than the previous E-TTL (evaluative flash metering with preflash)
system.
The camera can execute E-TTL II autoflash with any EX-series Speedlite. 
						

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• C.Fn-07-3 can disable the EOS-dedicated Speedlite from firing a flash.
(p.86)
• C.Fn-06-1 can set second-curtain flash synchronization for an EOS-
dedicated Speedlite. (p.86)
• With C.Fn-09-1, the flash sync speed will be fixed at 1/125 sec. in the 
mode. (p.87)
Using an EOS-dedicated Speedlite 
						

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Custom Functions (C.Fn)
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Custom Functions enable you to
customize various camera features
to suit your picture-taking
preferences.
In the previous text, the 
symbol was used to point out
relevant Custom Functions. In this
chapter, all the Custom Functions
are described in detail.
•Custom Function settings are applied in the Creative
Zone modes. They are not applied in the Basic Zone
modes. 
						

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GSetting a Custom Function
1Turn the Mode Dial to .sThe  icon and Custom
Function No. are displayed on the
LCD panel.
2Select the Custom Function No.
•Turn the  dial to select the
Custom Function No.
3Set the Custom Function setting.
•Press the  button. The
Custom Function setting changes
each time you press the button.
•The “W” setting is the default.
•Repeat steps 2and 3above to set
any other Custom Functions.
4Finalize the setting.
•Turn the Mode Dial to a shooting
mode.
sThe  icon remains displayed
on the LCD panel and the Custom
Function setting is set.
“C.Fn” stands for Custom Function.
Custom Function
Setting No.
Function
Setting No. 
						

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Custom Function Settings
C.Fn-01 Film rewind speed
Increase the film rewind speed.
0 : Normal (silent) rewind
1 : High-speed rewind
C.Fn-02 Film leader position after film rewind
Prevent the film leader from being rewound in the film cartridge after
film rewind.
0 : Rewinds film leader into the cartridge
1 : Leaves film leader outside the cartridge
C.Fn-03 DX-coded film speed setting method
Prevent the camera from automatically setting the ISO film speed
when the film is loaded.
0 : Enabled
1 : Disabled
C.Fn-04 Shutter button and  functions
0 : AF activation with shutter button pressed halfway, and AE
lock with the  button.
1 : AF activation with the  button, and AE lock with shutter
button pressed halfway.
Makes focusing and AE lock separate operations.
2 : AF activation with shutter button pressed halfway, and
suspend AF operation with the  button.
During AI SERVO AF, if an obstruction comes in front of the
subject, you can press the  button to stop the AF operation
momentarily. The exposure is determined when the shot is taken. 
						

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Custom Function Settings
C.Fn-05 Mirror lockup
0 : Disabled (Normal operation)
1 : Enabled
Effective for close-up and telephoto shots to prevent camera shake
caused by the mirror’s reflex action. See page 75 to use this
feature.
C.Fn-06 Shutter curtain sync with built-in flash/EOS-dedicated Speedlite
0 : 1st-curtain sync
1 : 2nd-curtain sync
With second-curtain sync and a slow shutter speed, you can
create a light trail following a moving subject. The flash fires right
before the shutter closes. Second-curtain sync can be set even
with EOS-dedicated Speedlites which cannot switch the shutter
curtain synchronization. The Speedlite with a shutter curtain
synchronization setting will override the camera’s setting.
C.Fn-07 AF-assist beam emission / Main flash firing
The AF-assist beam from the camera and the EOS-dedicated
Speedlite can be enabled/disabled, and the flash from the camera and
EOS-dedicated Speedlite can be enabled/disabled.
0 : Enable AF-assist and flash
1 : Disable AF-assist and enable flash
2 : Enable AF-assist only with EOS Speedlite and enable flash
3 : Enable AF-assist and disable flash 
						

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C.Fn-08 Partial metering linkage with AF point/FE lock
Partial metering and FE lock can be linked to the selected AF point.
Effective for composing the shot.
0 : Disabled (Partial metering/FE lock linked to center AF point)
1 : Enabled
C.Fn-09 Flash sync speed in Av mode
0 : Auto
1 : 1/125 sec. (fixed)
When you use flash in the aperture-priority mode (Av), the flash
sync speed will be fixed at 1/125 sec. This prevents the camera
from setting a slow sync speed in low-light conditions.
C.Fn-10 Superimposed display for focus confirmation
0:On
1:Off
Disables the AF point from flashing in red when it achieves focus.
When the AF point is selected, it will still flash in red.
C.Fn-11 AF point selection method
0: button + 
1 : Select AF point manually with  or select automatically
with 
While the metering is active (0), you can manually select the AF
point with the  button. Convenient if you have to change the
AF point often or if you want to change the AF point in the AI
SERVO AF mode.
2: button +  
After you press the  button, turn the  or  dial to
select the AF point. Turn the  dial to select a horizontal AF
point or turn the  dial to select a vertical AF point. 
						

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C.Fn-12 Switch to center AF point with the  button
0 : Disabled
1 : Enabled
Press the  button to immediately switch to the center AF
point. Convenient if you often use the center AF point.
C.Fn-13 Lens AF stop button function
0 : AF stop
1 : AF start
AF operates only while the AF stop button is pressed. While you
press the button, AF operation with the camera is disabled.
2 : AE lock while metering
When you press the button while metering timer is still active, AE
lock takes effect. Convenient when you want to focus and meter
separately.
3 : AF point selection method switching (between automatic and
manual).
In the manual AF point selection mode, holding down the button
switches to automatic AF point selection. Holding down the button
switches from manual AF point selection to automatic AF point
selection immediately. Convenient when you are no longer able to
focus track a moving subject with a manually-selected AF point in
the AI Servo AF mode.
In the automatic AF point selection mode, holding down the button
selects the center AF point.
4 : AF mode switching (between One-Shot AF and AI Servo AF)
In the One-Shot AF mode, holding down the button switches to AI
Servo AF mode. In the AI Servo AF mode, holding down the button
switches to One-Shot AF mode. Convenient when you need to
keep switching between One-Shot AF and AI Servo AF for a
subject that keeps moving and stopping.
5 : IS start
With the lens’ IS switch already ON, the Image Stabilizer operates
only while you hold down the AF stop button.
Custom Function Settings
The AF stop button is provided only on super telephoto lenses. 
						

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Reference
Basic Photography Terms
AEAbbreviation for auto exposure. It is an automatic metering and exposure
system that sets the optimum exposure (shutter speed and/or aperture
value) based on the reading by the built-in exposure meter.
ExposureExposure occurs when the film is exposed to light. Correct exposure is
obtained when the film is exposed to a proper amount of light in
accordance with the film’s sensitivity to light. The correct exposure is
adjusted with the camera’s shutter speed and aperture.
Shutter speedThe shutter speed is the length of time the camera’s shutter opens to
expose the film to the light coming through the lens. The camera displays
the shutter speed from “D” (1/4000 sec.) to “K” (30 sec.) and
“y”.
Aperture valueThe aperture setting (f-number) indicates
the size of the aperture opening in the
lens. It is used to adjust the amount of light
striking the film. The camera can display
the aperture setting from “X” to “V”. The
actual aperture range displayed depends
on the lens.
ISO film speedThe ISO film speed indicates the film’s sensitivity to light. The higher the
film speed, the more sensitive the film is. Therefore, ISO 400 and higher-
speed films are suited for low-light conditions. The ISO film speed is set
in accordance with standards set by the International Standardization
Organization (ISO). The camera can display the ISO film speed from “U”
to “F”. 
						

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Depth of fieldThis is the range where acceptable focus can be achieved in front of and
behind the point of focus. The smaller the aperture value (the higher the
f/number), the deeper the depth of field. And the larger the aperture
value (the lower the f/number), the shallower the depth of field.
The depth of field is affected as described below:
(1) A smaller aperture value (a higher f/number) increases the depth of
field.
For example, stopping down to f/8 obtains a deeper depth of field
than f/4.5.
(2) A lens with a shorter focal length increases the depth of field.
A wide-angle lens obtains a deeper depth of field than a telephoto
lens.
(3) A longer distance between the camera and subject increases the
depth of field.
(4) The depth of field behind the point of optimum focus (2) is longer than
the depth of field in front of the point of optimum focus (1).
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Depth of field
Point of optimum focus
Aperture set to f/2. Aperture set to f/22.