Canon Eos 3 Owners Manual

CT1-1114-006 © CANON INC. 1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN
1000Ni1.0
E
EEnglish Edition
INSTRUCTIONS
This Instructions booklet is current as of September 1998. For informati\
on on using the
camera with system accessories introduced after this date, contact your \
nearest Canon
Service Center.
CANON INC.30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, JapanCANON U.S.A., INC. 
For all inquiries concerning this camera, call toll free in the U.S. 1-8\
00-828-4040
or write to:  Customer Relations, Canon U.S.A.,...

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●Symbols used in this Instructions booklet:
: Warning for preventing camera malfunction.
: Supplementary notes for basic camera operation.
: Helpful tip for operating your camera and taking pictures.
• Page numbers in parentheses indicate where you can find more
information.
• Also read “Handling Precautions” on page 6 to prevent faulty
pictures and camera mishaps.
• Retain this Instructions manual for future reference.
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS-3 is the world’s first...

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Before You Start
Contents
Quick Start With
Program AE
Autofocus (AF)
Metering Modes
Shooting Modes
Flash Photography
Custom Functions
Reference Section
Handling Precautions ...........................6
Nomenclature .......................................9
1. Basic Operation ...........................16
2. Installing the Battery and  Checking the Battery Level ..........21
3. Mounting and Detaching a Lens ..23
Program AE........................................30
Shifting the Program...

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Handling Precautions
Camera Care and Storage
( 1 ) The camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it tophysical shock.
( 2 ) This camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If the camera gets really wet, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service
Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera
has been exposed to salty air, wipe with a well-wrung damp cloth.
( 3 ) Do not leave the camera in places prone to excessive heat such as in a car on a sunny day....

Handling Precautions
(11) After detaching the lens from the camera, put on the lens caps or putdown the lens with the rear end up to avoid scratching the lens
surface and electrical contacts.
(12) Even when the Main switch is set to < >, a small amount of power is still supplied to the camera’s LCD panel. However, this does not
affect the number of film rolls which can be taken with the battery.
LCD Panel
In time, the camera’s LCD (liquid-crystal display) panel indication\
s may
become light and...

Handling Precautions
About the Battery
The camera operates only after the battery is properly installed (see p\
age
21). Check the battery power in the following cases:
(1) After replacing the battery.
(2) After not using the camera for an extended period.
(3) The shutter does not work.
(4) The camera is being used in a low-temperature environment.
(5) Before using the camera for an important event.• Before installing the battery, wipe the battery contacts to remove any
fingerprints and smudges. This is...

Nomenclature
•Reference page numbers are indicated in parentheses.
• In the text, camera controls are indicated by their respective icons.
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Lens mount 
Lens mount index (page 23)
Focusing screen
Lens lock pin
Lens release button 
(page 23)
Strap eyelet (page 14)
Camera back lock release
button (page 24)
Camera back lever (page 24)
Remote control socket cover 
Quick-lock remote control
socket 
PC terminal (page 101)
Motor drive coupling pin 
Positioning pin holeMirror (page 89)
Self-timer lamp (page 87)...

 Metering mode button / 
< >Exposure compensation 
button (page 54, 97)
  Shooting mode 
selector (page 30)
  AF mode button
(page 34)
  Film advance 
mode buttons (page 85)
  Film speed button
(page 81)
  AEB buttons 
(page 77)
Eyepiece
Eyecup
Film window
  Main switch (page 16)
  Midroll rewind button (page 28)
  Quick Control Dial 
ON/OFF switch (page 19)
Nomenclature
Side Door Buttons
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  Custom Function set button (page 104)
  Battery check button (page 22)
  Multiple exposure button (page 82)...