Canon Elan 7 User Manual

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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.
• Subjects in very low light.
• Extremely backlit or reflective subjects.
Example: Automobile with a strong reflection.
• Overlapping near and far objects.
Example: Animal behind bars in a cage.
In such cases, do one of the...

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ZMetering Modes★
The camera has three metering modes: Evaluative, partial, and center-
weighted averaging metering.The Basic Zone uses evaluative metering.
In the Creative Zone, any of the three modes can be selected.
Partial metering and FE lock can be linked to the active AF point. (See page
87 for C.Fn-08-1.)
1Press the  button.(1)
2Select the metering mode.
•Turn the  dial.
•To start shooting again, press the
shutter button halfway or press the
 button again.
ZEvaluative meteringThis is the...

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User-Controlled Shooting
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With Creative Zone modes, you
can set the desired shutter speed
or aperture value to obtain the
exposure you want. You take
control of the camera.CreativeZone
•The ★symbol indicates that the respective feature can
be used only in Creative Zone modes (S,R,E,W,
Q).
•Press the shutter button halfway and release, and the
exposure setting will be displayed for approximately 4
seconds on the LCD panel and viewfinder.
•The functions that can be set in Creative Zone modes are
listed...

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SProgram AE
Like the  (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.
∗ stands for Program.
∗“AE” stands for auto exposure.
1Turn the Mode Dial to .
2Focus the subject.
•Move the AF point over the subject
and press the shutter button halfway.
3Check the display.sThe shutter speed and aperture
value are set automatically and
displayed in the viewfinder and on
the LCD panel.
•If the...

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4Take the picture.
•Compose the shot and press the
shutter button fully.
• If the “K” shutter speed and maximum aperture
display blink, it means the subject is too dark. Use
flash.
• If the “D” shutter speed and minimum aperture
display blink, it means the subject is too bright. Attach
an ND filter (sold separately) to reduce the light
entering the lens.
The Difference Between  and • The shutter speed and aperture value are set in the same way in both
modes.
• The following features can be used in the...

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RShutter-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.
∗ stands for Time value which is the shutter speed.
Taken with a fast shutter speed. Taken with a slow shutter speed.
1Turn the Mode Dial to .
2Select the desired shutter speed.
•Turn the  dial.
•The shutter...

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• If the maximum aperture value blinks, it indicates
underexposure. Turn the  dial to set a slower
shutter speed until the blinking stops.
• If the minimum aperture value blinks, it indicates
overexposure. Turn the  dial to set a faster
shutter speed until the blinking stops.
Shutter Speed DisplayThe shutter speeds from “D” to “R” indicate the denominator of the
fractional shutter speed. For example, “S” indicates 1/125 sec. Also, “H”
indicates 0.7 sec, and “J” indicates 15 sec. 

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EAperture-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 or brighter the aperture (lower f/number) the more blurred the
background will become. This effect is ideal for portraits. The smaller or
darker the aperture (higher f/number), the clearer the focus will be for
both near and far objects (wider depth of field).
∗ stands for aperture value.
Taken with a small aperture. Taken with a large...

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• If the slowest shutter speed blinks, it indicates
underexposure. In such a case, turn the  dial to
set a larger aperture value (smaller f/number) until the
shutter speed display stops blinking.
• If the fastest shutter speed blinks, it indicates
overexposure. In such a case, turn the  dial to
set a smaller aperture value (larger f/number) until the
shutter speed display stops blinking.
Aperture Value  DisplayThe larger the f/number, the smaller the diaphragm will be. The aperture value
display will...

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WManual Exposure
In this mode, you set both the shutter
speed and aperture as desired. To
determine the exposure, refer to the
exposure level indicator in the
viewfinder or use a handheld
exposure meter. This method is
called manual exposure. In the 
mode, the center-weighted averaging
metering will be set automatically.
∗ stands for Manual.
1Turn the Mode Dial to .
2Select the desired shutter speed.
•Turn the  dial.
3Select the desired aperture value.
•Turn the  switch to  and
turn the  dial.
4Press...