Canon Elan 7 User Manual

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5Determine the exposure.
•Look at the exposure level indicator
and set the shutter speed and
aperture value as desired.
6Take the picture.
If the exposure level mark  blinks at the  or  level, it indicates
that the difference between the standard exposure exceeds +/–2 stops.
Exposure level mark Standard exposure index
: This is the reference point for a standard exposure.
: To set it to the standard exposure level, set a slower shutter
speed or a larger aperture value (smaller f/number).
: To set it...

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QDepth-of-field AE
Depth-of-field AE with a Manually-Selected AF Point
The depth-of-field AE mode is for obtaining wide depth of field between a
near and far subject. It is effective for group shots and landscapes. The
optimum point of focus, aperture, and shutter speed are set
automatically to obtain the desired depth of field. For DEP, you can
specify the AF points manually or with Eye Control AF.
• The  mode cannot be used if the lens focus mode switch is set
. Make sure it is set to .
∗ stands for...

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4Focus the nearest subject.
•Aim the selected AF point on the
nearest subject, then press the
shutter button. (0)
sThe focus confirmation light  will
light, and “s” will be displayed.
•In steps 4and 5, pressing the
shutter button completely will not take
the picture.
5Focus farthest subject.
•Repeat step 4.s“d” will be displayed.
•Steps 4and 5can also be done in
reverse order.
6Compose the picture and press
the shutter button halfway.(0)sThe optimum point of focus, aperture,
and shutter speed to...

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QDepth-of-field AE
Depth-of-field AE with Eye Control (mModel only)
With Eye Control, you can easily set the desired depth of field without
having to recompose so much.
1Turn the Mode Dial to .
2Set the Eye Control switch to
.
•Make sure the correct CAL No. has
been set. (p.48)
3Focus the nearest subject you
want in focus.
•Look at the subject and press the
shutter button. (0)
sThe focus confirmation light  will
light, and “s” will be displayed.
•In steps 3and 4, pressing the
shutter button completely...

• If the aperture display blinks, it means that the desired
depth of field cannot be obtained. Move further away
from the subject or use the wide-angle end if you are
using a zoom lens. Then try it again.
• If the “K” shutter speed and maximum aperture
display blink, it means the subject is too dark. The
 mode cannot be used.
• 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.
65...

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QDepth-of-field AE
• If you are using a zoom lens, do not zoom before the picture is taken.
• If a slow shutter speed is set, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
• The  mode cannot be used if the lens focus mode switch is set
. The result will be the same as using the  mode.
• The  mode cannot be used if you use flash or remote control. The
result will be the same as using the  mode with flash.
• If you are using the  mode with a lens that has a focus-limiting
switch, set the switch to “minimum...

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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 +/–2 stops in half-stop increments.
1Turn the Mode Dial to a Creative
Zone mode except .
2Check the exposure setting.
•Press the shutter button halfway and
check the display.
3Set the exposure compensation
amount.
•Turn the  switch to  and
turn the  dial.
•To...

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LAuto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)★
With AEB, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set
range (up to +/-2 stops in 1/2-stop increments) for three successive
frames.
1Move the  arrow to the 
icon.
•Look at the LCD panel and press the
 button. (1)
2Set the desired AEB amount.
•Turn the  dial.
•Press the shutter button halfway to
return to normal camera operation.
3Take the picture.sThe three bracketed shots will be
exposed in the following sequence:
standard exposure, decreased
exposure,...

•During AEB shooting, the  arrow will appear next to the  icon and the
AEB level  will be displayed. In the viewfinder, the  icon will blink.• In the  film advance mode, the camera stops shooting automatically
after taking the three AEB shots. In the  (single frame) mode, press the
shutter button completely three times to take the three AEB shots.
• If you use the self-timer or remote control, the three AEB shots will be taken
continuously automatically.
•
If C.Fn-05-1 is set (mirror lockup),...

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jAE Lock★
AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different spot 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.
1Focus the subject.
•Press the shutter button halfway to
focus.
sThe exposure setting will be
displayed.
2Press the <
j> button.(
0)sThe  icon will light in the
viewfinder to indicate that the
exposure setting has been locked
(AE lock).
•Each time...