Canon Elan 7 User Manual

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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 instruction...

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Contents
Introduction
Handling Cautions .............................6
Quick Start Guide ..............................8
Nomenclature ..................................10
Conventions Used in this Instructions...16
1Before You  Start .........................17
Installing the Batteries .....................18
Checking the Battery Level ..............19
Mounting and Detaching a Lens ......20
Mounting a Lens ..........................20
Detaching the Lens .....................20
How the Shutter Button...

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Focusing Off-Center Subjects..........50
When Autofocus Fails
(Manual Focusing) ..........................51
8Manual Focusing ...................51
ZMetering Modes..........................52
4User-Controlled Shooting .........53
SProgram AE .................................54
RShutter-Priority AE....................56
EAperture-Priority AE .................58
Depth-of-field Preview .....................59
WManual Exposure .......................60
QDepth-of-field AE ....................62...

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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 places prone...

LCD DisplaysLCD 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.
• Although...

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Quick Start Guide
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Install the batteries.Refer to the battery
orientation diagram on the
battery chamber cover, and
insert two CR123A lithium
batteries as shown. (p.18)2
Attach a lens.Align the red dots on the
lens and camera and turn
the lens as shown by the
arrow until it snaps in place.
(p.20)
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Load the film.Align the edge of the film
leader with the orange mark
on the camera and close
the camera back until it
snaps shut. (p.22)
• The film will advance to
the first frame.6
Focus the subject.Aim...

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On the lens, set the
focus mode switch to
.
(p.20)4
Turn the Mode Dial to
 (Full Auto).
Keep pressing the Mode
Dial’s lock button while
turning the dial. (p.28)
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Take the picture.Press the shutter button
completely to take the
picture. (p.21)8
Unload the film.At the end of the roll, the
film rewinds automatically.
Open the camera back to
remove the film cartridge.
(p.24) 

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Nomenclature
• Reference page numbers are in parentheses.
• The camera controls are indicated as icons in brackets <   >.
Built-in flash / 
AF-assist beam (p.78/29) 
Red-eye reduction lamp / 
Self-timer/
Remote control lamp
(p.32/33/76)AF mode dial (p.15, 38)
Remote control 
sensor (p.76) Hot shoe (p.81) **Eye Control switch 
(p.15, 43, 48)
Shutter button 
(p.21) 
Grip / Battery
compartment
(p.18)Flash-sync contact
Dioptric adjustment 
knob (p.25) 
Strap mount 
(p.17)
Lens release 
button (p.20)
Body...