Canon Eos Rebel T2 300x Instruction Manual

							
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jAE 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. For AE lock, partial
metering is used automatically.
1Focus the subject.sThe exposure setting will be
displayed.

3Compose the shot and take the
picture.
•If you want to maintain the AE lock
while taking more pictures, hold
down the < j> button and press
the shutter button to take another
picture.
2Press the < j> button.(˜ )•Aim the center of the viewfinder
over the subject where the
exposure is to be locked, then
press the < j> button.
sThe < j> icon will light in the
viewfinder to indicate that the
exposure setting has been locked
(AE lock).
•Each time you press the < j>
button, it locks the current
exposure setting.

AE lock indicator 
						

							
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 arrow to the <  icon.•Look at the LCD panel and press the  <
\ >
button.  (
∫ )s“”
 will be displayed.

2Set the desired number of multiple exposures.•Turn the < l> dial.•Press the shutter button halfway to return to normal camera
operation.
If you shoot multiple exposures on the first few or last few frames of a\
 roll,
the multiple exposures might not be precisely aligned due to the film cu\
rling.

•During multiple-exposure shooting, the > arrow next to the 
						

							
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DSetting 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.

1Move the < >> arrow to the
< D > icon.
•Look at the LCD panel and press
the < \ > button to move the
arrow. ( ∫)
sThe current film speed is displayed.
2Set the desired film speed.•Turn the < l> dial to set the film
speed.

1Move the < >> arrow to the
< 8 > icon.
•Look at the LCD panel and press
the < \ > button. ( ∫)
0 : Beeper silent.
1 : Beeper sounds when focus is achieved and during self-timer operation.
2 : Beeper sounds when focus is achieved, during self-timer operation, and during slow shutter speeds when camera shake
can blur the shot. In this case, use a tripod.
2Select the setting “// .”

•T
urn the < l> dial to select the
setting.
The manually-set film speed will be canceled if the film is taken out
and DX-coded film is loaded.

8 Beeper Setting 
						

							
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7Safety 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.
If you press the shutter button while there is no film in the camera 
or no lens attached, “ ” (F: film) or “ ” (L: lens) will blink 
in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

Using the Built-in Flash
In low-light or backlit conditions, the built-in flash will pop up and f\
ire
automatically (except in < I>  < S > modes).
Press the < M> button to pop up the built-in flash.
T :Use this mode for automatic flash photography. The flash
sync speed (1/60-1/125 sec.) and aperture value will be set
automatically as with the < Y> (Full Auto) mode.
R : Use this mode if you want to set the flash sync speed
manually (within 30 sec. - 1/125 sec.). The camera will set
the flash aperture value automatically to obtain a correct
flash exposure.
In a Basic Zone Mode
In a Creative Zone Mode

1Move the < >> arrow to the
< 7 > icon.
•While looking at the LCD panel,
press the < \> button. ( ∫)
With E-TTL II autoflash, high-precision and consistent flash exposures
can be obtained.
2Set it to “.”
•T urn the < l> dial.•To cancel the setting, set it to “ .” 
						

							
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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.) automatically to obtain the best exposure for
the aperture you set. For portraits with a night scene or
dark background, a slow sync speed will be set to obtain a
proper exposure for both the subject and background. The
flash illuminates the subject, while the background is
properly exposed with a slow shutter speed.
• Because automatic slow-sync shooting uses a slow shutter speed, always use a tripod.
• If you do not want long exposures, set C.Fn-06. (p.48)
W : You can manually set both the flash sync speed (within Bulb
- 1/125 sec.) and aperture value. The subject is properly
exposed with the flash and the background is exposed with
the flash sync speed and aperture value you have set.
Q : The result will be the same as using the < T> mode.
•When using the built-in flash, stay at least 1 meter/3.3 feet away
from the subject. Otherwise, part of the photo will look dark.
• When using the built-in flash, detach any hood attached to the
lens. A lens hood will partially obstruct the flash coverage.
• When a super telephoto lens or a fast, large-aperture lens is
attached, the built-in flash coverage might be obstructed.
• The built-in flash’s flash coverage is 28mm lens angle.

•T o retract the built-in flash, push it down.
• This is a Type-A camera (compatible with E-TTL II autoflash)
which can use all the features of EX-series Speedlites.

Flash Distance Range  (With EF28-90mm f/4-5.6) [m/ft]
ISO 28mm 90mmNegative Film Slide Film Negative Film Slide Film1001 - 4.6 / 3.3 - 15.2 1 - 3.3 / 3.3 - 10.9 1 - 3.3 / 3.3 - 10.9 1 - 2.3 / 3.3 - 7.64001 - 9.2 / 3.3 - 30.41.2 - 6.6 / 3.9 - 21.51 - 6.6 / 3.3 - 21.8 1 - 4.6 / 3.3 - 15.2 
						

							
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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.jFE Lock★
1Focus the subject.•Keep pressing the shutter button
until step 3.
2Aim the viewfinder center over
the target subject, then press
the < j> button.
sApreflash is fired and the < j>
icon will be displayed in the
viewfinder.
3Compose the shot and take the
picture.

• If the subject is beyond the effective flash range resulting in
underexposure, the < M> icon will blink. Get closer to the subject
and repeat steps 
1and 2.
• For the external Speedlite, use an EX-series Speedlite. If the
camera is used with an EZ-, E-, EG-, ML-, or TL-series Speedlite,
the flash will not fire in the TTL and A-TTL autoflash modes. Use
the manual flash mode if the Speedlite has one.

About E-TTL II Autoflash
E-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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5Setting Custom Functions★
Custom Function Settings
C.Fn-01 Self-timer delay time 
You 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.
0 : 10-sec. delay
1 : 2-sec. delay

1Display < 5> on the LCD
panel.
•Press the < \> button to display
the icon.
2Select the Custom Function No.•T urn the < l> dial.
3Change the setting.•Press the < [> button. The
button toggles the setting between
“”  and “ .” “ ” is the default
setting.
•The < 5> icon remains displayed
on the LCD panel and the Custom
Function setting is set.

Function
Setting No.
Custom Function
Setting No. 
						

							
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5Setting 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.
Pressing the < 3> button switches to automatic AF point
selection.
C.Fn-05 Shutter curtain sync with built-in flash and EX-series 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.
∗When you press the shutter button completely, a preflash will be
fired for flash exposure control.
C.Fn-06 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-03 Switch to center AF point with AF point selection button
0 : Disabled
1 : Enabled
C.Fn-04 Emission of built-in AF-assist beam 
0 : Enabled
1 : Disabled 
						

							
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Reference
Feature Availability Table

YUIOPASTREWQ    Mode Dial ModeOne Shot
AI Servo
AI FocusAuto
ManualSingle frame
Continuous
Self-timer/
Remote control
AF
Film 
AdvanceAF Point 
Selection

: Set automatically.    : User-selectable/settable.

T
roubleshooting Guide
If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide.
•Nothing is displayed on the LCD panel.The batteries are exhausted. / The batteries have been installed incorre\
ctly.sReplace the batteries with new ones. / Install the batteries correctly. (p.11)
•The picture looks blurred.The lens focus mode switch is set to .sSet the lens focus mode switch to < AF>. (p.13)
There was camera shake when the picture was taken.
sHold the camera steady or use a faster shutter speed. (p.14)
•The shutter does not work.On the LCD panel, the frame count is not displayed and the  icon blinks.sT ake out the film and load it correctly. (p.15)
The focus confirmation light < n> in the viewfinder blinks and focus
cannot be achieved.
sSelect another AF point. (p.29) If focus still cannot be achieved, focus manually. (p.31)
•The < π> icon blinks on the LCD panel.The battery level is very low.sReplace the batteries with new ones. (p.11)
A misoperation has occurred.
sPress the shutter button halfway. (p.14) / Remove the batteries and reload it. (p.11)
If theicon does not stop blinking, consult your nearest service center. 
						

							
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Major Specifications
• TypeType ......................................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 ...........................Canon EF mount
• ViewfinderT ype ......................................Eye-level pentamirror
Coverage ..............................Approx. 90% vertically and horizontally
Magnification .........................0.7x (–1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity\
)
Eyepoint ................................18.5 mm 
Dioptric adjustment range .....–2.5 - +0.5 dpt
Focusing screen ...................Fixed, all-matte screen
Mirror ....................................Quick-return half mirror
V iewfinder information ..........
AF (Superimposed display, focus confirmation light);
Exposure (shutter speed, aperture value, exposure level, AE
lock); Flash (flash ready, hi-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye
reduction, 
underexposure warning)Depth-of-field preview ...........Depth-of-field preview button• AutofocusType ......................................TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide
Semiconductor) sensor
AF points...............................7 AF points
AF working range .................EV 1 - 18 (ISO 100)
Focusing modes ...................
One  Shot AF, AI  Servo AF, AI  Focus AF,  manual  focusing  (MF)AF point selection .................Automatic/manual
AF-assist beam .....................Intermittent firing of the built-in flash Working distance: Approx. 4 m/13.1 ft at center, 
Approx. 3.5 m/11.5 ft at outer edge
• Exposure controlExposure metering modes ....TTL full aperture metering with 35-zone SPC • Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
• Partial metering (approx. 9.5% of viewfinder at center)
• Center-weighted average metering (automatically set inmanual exposure mode)
Metering range......................EV 1 - 20 (normal temperature, 50mm f/1.4, ISO 10\
0)
Exposure control ...................Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash off), Program AE, shutter-
priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, manual
exposure, E-TTL II autoflash
Film speeds ..........................ISO 6 - 6400 (Set automatically for DX-coded \
film within ISO 25 - 5000)
Exposure compensation .......Manual exposure compensation: +/– 3 stops in 1/2-stop
increments (can be used with AEB)
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): +/– 3 stops in 1/2-stop incrementsAE lock..................................Auto AE lock: Operates in One Shot AF mode withevaluative metering when focus is achieved
Manual AE lock: By AE lock button in partial metering modeMultiple exposures ................Max. 9 exposures