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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Page 2: Conventions Used In This Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS REBEL T2 (DATE) / 300X (DATE) 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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Conventions Used in this Instruction manual ...2 Handling Cautions ...4 Nomenclature ...6 Before You Start Installing the Batteries ...11 Checking the Battery Level ...12 Mounting and Detaching a Lens...13 How the Shutter Button Works ...14 =Loading and Unloading Film ...15 ¢Midroll Rewind ...16 Fully Automatic Shooting Since everything is automatic, all you do is press the... -
Page 4: Handling Cautions
• 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. - Page 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.
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Page 6: Nomenclature
Nomenclature • Reference page numbers are indicated by (p.∗∗). <^> Film advance mode / Self-timer/*Remote control button (p.32/23/24) Mode Dial (p.10) <l> Main Dial Shutter button (p.14) *Remote control sensor / Self-timer/ *Remote control lamp (p.24/23/24) Grip / Battery compartment (p.11) Body cap (p.13) Built-in flash /... -
Page 7: Attaching The Strap
Viewfinder eyepiece Eyecup (p.26) Film check window Back cover release lever (p.15) panel (p.8) Tripod socket <6> LCD panel illumination button <4> AF mode/*SET button (p.28/26) < > Aperture set/Exposure compensation button (p.37/39) Back cover Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera’s strap mount from the bottom. -
Page 8: Lcd Panel
Nomenclature LCD Panel Shutter speed ISO film speed Date FE lock DATE Model Shooting mode icon AF Mode One-Shot AF AI Focus AF AI Servo AF Battery level mark <=> Film mark Film advance mode <J> Single frame <H> Continuous shooting <´>... -
Page 9: Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Information AF points (7) Superimposed display <j> AE lock / FE lock AEB in progress <M> Flash-ready Improper FE lock warning <|> *High-speed sync (FP flash) Shutter speed FE lock Focusing screen <n> Focus Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB level Red-eye reduction... - Page 10 Nomenclature Mode Dial The dial is divided into two zones. Full Auto 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. Image Zone (p.20) Fully automatic modes for a particular subject.
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Page 11: Before You Start
Before You Start Installing the Batteries ∗ Batteries are not included in camera body only (not kit) sold in North America. Obtain batteries separately. The camera uses two CR2 lithium batteries. For places where CR2 batteries may not be easily available, take spare batteries with you. -
Page 12: Checking The Battery Level
0% Flash Use At 20˚C At –10˚C • The battery life shown above is based on Canon’s testing conditions with new batteries. • If nothing is displayed on the LCD panel, the batteries may have been installed incorrectly. Take out the batteries and install correctly. -
Page 13: Mounting And Detaching A Lens
Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens Red dots Detaching the Lens • Keep the removed caps where you will not lose them. • <AF> stands for “Auto Focus,” and <MF> stands for “Manual Focus.” • An EF-S lens cannot be attached to the camera. Remove the caps. -
Page 14: How The Shutter Button Works
How the Shutter Button Works The shutter button has two stages. You can press it down halfway or fully. The two levels of shutter button operation are as follows: If an Extender (optional) is used and the maximum aperture (the lowest f/number) of the lens becomes smaller than f/5.6, autofocusing will not operate. -
Page 15: Loading And Unloading Film
=Loading and Unloading Film Loading Film After you load the film, the camera first winds the entire roll onto the camera’s take-up spool. With DX-coded film, the camera automatically sets the film’s ISO speed. Then each time a picture is taken, one frame of film is rewound back into the film cartridge. -
Page 16: Midroll Rewind
=Loading and Unloading Film • The shutter curtains have been manufactured with very high precision. Never touch them with your fingers. When loading film, do not touch or damage the curtains with your fingers or film. • In hot and humid environments, do not remove the film packaging until you are ready to load the film. -
Page 17: Fully Automatic Shooting
Fully Automatic Shooting YFull Auto Mode ...18 AF-Assist beam with the Built-in Flash ...19 Programmed Image Control Modes ...20 UPortrait / ILandscape / OClose-up / PSports / ANight Portrait / SFlash off FUsing Red-eye Reduction ...22 q Self-timer Operation ...23 K Wireless Remote Control Using the Eyepiece Cover...24 ;Imprinting the Date or Time... -
Page 18: Yfull Auto Mode
YFull 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. AF point Shutter speed Aperture value... -
Page 19: Af-Assist Beam With The Built-In Flash
• If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning 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. Press the shutter button halfway to resolve the problem. -
Page 20: Programmed Image Control Modes
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 Landscape Close-up A blinking shutter speed indicates that the shutter speed is too slow to prevent a blurred picture due to camera shake. Be careful to hold the camera steady and press the shutter button smoothly, or use a tripod. -
Page 21: Shutter Button
Sports Night Portrait Use a tripod to prevent camera shake. Flash off 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. -
Page 22: Fusing Red-Eye Reduction
FUsing Red-eye Reduction When flash is used in a low-light environment, the subject’s eyes may come out red in the photograph. To reduce this “Red eye” the red-eye reduction lamp shines a light into the subject’s eyes before the flash is fired. Red-eye reduction works in all shooting modes except <I>... -
Page 23: Self-Timer Operation
qSelf-timer Operation You can use self-timer in any Basic mode or Creative mode. We recommend using a tripod when you use the self-timer. Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button to start the self-timer. Doing so prevents the camera from focusing on the subject. -
Page 24: Kwireless Remote Control
KWireless Remote Control With Remote Controller RC-5 (optional), wireless operation is possible up to 5 m/16.4 ft away from the front of the camera. Remote control sensor Certain types of fluorescent lights might cause the remote control operation to work improperly. Place the camera away from any fluorescent lights as far as possible. -
Page 25: Imprinting The Date Or Time (Date Model Only)
;Imprinting the Date or Time Date position Year, month, day Blank (DATE Model only) 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. -
Page 26: Setting The Date And Time
;Imprinting the Date or Time Setting the Date and Time If a picture is taken while the date and time are blinking, the date and time will not be imprinted on that picture. The date and time setting can be retained for about 10 min. after the camera’s batteries are removed. -
Page 27: User-Controlled Shooting
User-Controlled Shooting Selecting the AF mode ...28 3Selecting the AF point ...29 Focus Lock ...30 When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) ...31 H Selecting the Film Advance Mode ...32 Metering Modes...32 T Program AE ...33 R Shutter-Priority AE ...35 E Aperture-Priority AE ...36 W Manual Exposure ...37 Q Automatic Depth-of-Field AE...38 ∑Exposure Compensation...39... -
Page 28: Camera
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). ONE SHOT (One-Shot AF) For still subjects. When you press the shutter button halfway, the AF focuses once. -
Page 29: Camera
3Selecting the AF point 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>... -
Page 30: Focus Lock
3Selecting 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.” • If focus has not been achieved, the focus confirmation light <n> in the viewfinder will blink. In this case, you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully. -
Page 31: When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)
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. •... -
Page 32: Hselecting The Film Advance Mode
HSelecting the Film Advance Mode Two film advance modes are provided: single-frame and continuous shooting (Max. 3 frames per sec.). : Single frame: A single picture will be taken when you press the shutter button all the way. : Continuous shooting Continuous shots will be taken while you hold down the shutter button all the way. -
Page 33: T Program Ae
T Program AE AF point Shutter speed Aperture value 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. ∗... -
Page 34: Camera
T Program AE • If “ • If “ 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>... -
Page 35: Camera
R Shutter-Priority AE 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. -
Page 36: Camera
E Aperture-Priority AE 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. Vice versa, the smaller the aperture value (larger aperture), the narrower the depth of field will be. -
Page 37: W Manual Exposure
W Manual Exposure In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture value as desired. To 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. -
Page 38: Camera
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. -
Page 39: Camera
∑Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera’s standard exposure setting. You 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. Standard exposure index Decreased Increased... -
Page 40: Camera
LAuto 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. AEB amount AEB range standard exposure decreased exposure increased exposure •... -
Page 41: Jae Lock
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. -
Page 42: Multiple Exposures
<Multiple Exposures Since the film is not advanced after each shot, you can expose multiple shots on the same frame. You can expose up to nine shots on a single frame. Move the <>> arrow to the <<> icon. Look at the LCD panel and press the < \ > button. ( ∫ ) •... -
Page 43: Camera
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. The manually-set film speed will be canceled if the film is taken out and DX-coded film is loaded. -
Page 44: Camera
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, “... -
Page 45: Camera
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. -
Page 46: Camera
Using the Built-in Flash ★ jFE Lock FE (Flash Exposure) lock is for setting the correct flash exposure for any part of the subject. First pop-up the built-in flash. • If the subject is beyond the effective flash range resulting in underexposure, the <M>... -
Page 47: Camera
5Setting Custom Functions You can customize camera functions to suit your preferences. They are called Custom Functions. Function Setting No. Custom Function Setting No. Custom Function Settings C.Fn-01 Self-timer delay time The 2-sec. delay is effective for preventing camera shake (when you press the shutter button) during close-ups and other critical work. -
Page 48: Camera
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. -
Page 49: Reference
Reference Feature Availability Table Mode Dial Mode One Shot AI Servo AI Focus Auto AF Point Selection Manual Single frame Continuous Self-timer/ Remote control Troubleshooting Guide If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. • Nothing is displayed on the LCD panel. The batteries are exhausted. -
Page 50: Major Specifications
• Type Type ...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 • Viewfinder Type ...Eye-level pentamirror Coverage ...Approx. 90% vertically and horizontally Magnification...0.7x (–1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity) - Page 51 • Weight ...365 g/12.7 oz (body only) • All the specifications above are based on Canon’s testing and measuring standards. • Specifications and physical appearance are subject to change without notice. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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