Canon Elan 7 User Manual

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Using an EOS-dedicated Speedlite
The camera is compatible with the EX/EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series EOS-
dedicated Speedlites.
For details on operating the Speedlite, refer to the Speedlite’s
instruction booklet.
Using an EX-series Speedlite
With E-TTL II autoflash (AF point-linked,
evaluative flash metering with preflash),
you can easily take natural-looking flash
pictures centering on the subject in the
same way as normal AE shooting.
With A-TTL/TTL autoflash (AF point-linked, off-the-film flash metering),...

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• C.Fn-07-3 can disable the EOS-dedicated Speedlite from firing a flash.
(p.86)
• C.Fn-06-1 can set second-curtain flash synchronization for an EOS-
dedicated Speedlite. (p.86)
• With C.Fn-09-1, the flash sync speed will be fixed at 1/125 sec. in the 
mode. (p.87)
Using an EOS-dedicated Speedlite 

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Custom Functions (C.Fn)
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Custom Functions enable you to
customize various camera features
to suit your picture-taking
preferences.
In the previous text, the 
symbol was used to point out
relevant Custom Functions. In this
chapter, all the Custom Functions
are described in detail.
•Custom Function settings are applied in the Creative
Zone modes. They are not applied in the Basic Zone
modes. 

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GSetting a Custom Function
1Turn the Mode Dial to .sThe  icon and Custom
Function No. are displayed on the
LCD panel.
2Select the Custom Function No.
•Turn the  dial to select the
Custom Function No.
3Set the Custom Function setting.
•Press the  button. The
Custom Function setting changes
each time you press the button.
•The “W” setting is the default.
•Repeat steps 2and 3above to set
any other Custom Functions.
4Finalize the setting.
•Turn the Mode Dial to a shooting
mode.
sThe  icon remains...

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Custom Function Settings
C.Fn-01 Film rewind speed
Increase the film rewind speed.
0 : Normal (silent) rewind
1 : High-speed rewind
C.Fn-02 Film leader position after film rewind
Prevent the film leader from being rewound in the film cartridge after
film rewind.
0 : Rewinds film leader into the cartridge
1 : Leaves film leader outside the cartridge
C.Fn-03 DX-coded film speed setting method
Prevent the camera from automatically setting the ISO film speed
when the film is loaded.
0 : Enabled
1 :...

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Custom Function Settings
C.Fn-05 Mirror lockup
0 : Disabled (Normal operation)
1 : Enabled
Effective for close-up and telephoto shots to prevent camera shake
caused by the mirror’s reflex action. See page 75 to use this
feature.
C.Fn-06 Shutter curtain sync with built-in flash/EOS-dedicated 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....

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C.Fn-08 Partial metering linkage with AF point/FE lock
Partial metering and FE lock can be linked to the selected AF point.
Effective for composing the shot.
0 : Disabled (Partial metering/FE lock linked to center AF point)
1 : Enabled
C.Fn-09 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-10...

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C.Fn-12 Switch to center AF point with the  button
0 : Disabled
1 : Enabled
Press the  button to immediately switch to the center AF
point. Convenient if you often use the center AF point.
C.Fn-13 Lens AF stop button function
0 : AF stop
1 : AF start
AF operates only while the AF stop button is pressed. While you
press the button, AF operation with the camera is disabled.
2 : AE lock while metering
When you press the button while metering timer is still active, AE
lock takes effect. Convenient when...

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Reference
Basic Photography Terms
AEAbbreviation for auto exposure. It is an automatic metering and exposure
system that sets the optimum exposure (shutter speed and/or aperture
value) based on the reading by the built-in exposure meter.
ExposureExposure occurs when the film is exposed to light. Correct exposure is
obtained when the film is exposed to a proper amount of light in
accordance with the film’s sensitivity to light. The correct exposure is
adjusted with the camera’s shutter speed and...

Basic Photography Terms
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Depth of fieldThis is the range where acceptable focus can be achieved in front of and
behind the point of focus. The smaller the aperture value (the higher the
f/number), the deeper the depth of field. And the larger the aperture
value (the lower the f/number), the shallower the depth of field.
The depth of field is affected as described below:
(1) A smaller aperture value (a higher f/number) increases the depth of
field.
For example, stopping down to f/8 obtains a deeper...