Canon Eos 3 Owners Manual
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Switching the Film Advance Mode
When , , , or Blinks
If the battery power drops in cold temperatures or the film advance
operation is slow, it means that the camera is trying to provide film
advance power rather than speed. This feature is called automatic film
advance transmission. If this is activated, one of the film advance icon\
s
(, , , ) will blink on the LCD panel. This feature is canceled
when you press the < > button and < > button simultaneously or
when you replace the film or battery. If...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/98864/w64_eos-3-owners-manual-1509285301_d-85.png "Page 86
Switching the Film Advance Mode
When , , , or Blinks
If the battery power drops in cold temperatures or the film advance
operation is slow, it means that the camera is trying to provide film
advance power rather than speed. This feature is called automatic film
advance transmission. If this is activated, one of the film advance icon\
s
(, , , ) will blink on the LCD panel. This feature is canceled
when you press the < > button and < > button simultaneously or
when you replace the film or battery. If...")
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Self-timer Operation
Attaching the Eyepiece Cover
If you take a picture without looking through the viewfinder, stray ligh\
t may
enter the eyepiece and affect the exposure. To prevent this, detach the
eyecup and attach the eyepiece cover (provided on the strap) on the
eyepiece before taking the picture.
Remove the eyecup.
Slip on the eyepiece cover over the
eyepiece.
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Self-timer Operation
Attaching the Eyepiece Cover
If you take a picture without looking through the viewfinder, stray ligh\
t may
enter the eyepiece and affect the exposure. To prevent this, detach the
eyecup and attach the eyepiece cover (provided on the strap) on the
eyepiece before taking the picture.
Remove the eyecup.
Slip on the eyepiece cover over the
eyepiece.
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2
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13. Mirror Lockup
Mirror lockup is enabled with Custom Function CF-12 (see page 116).
This prevents mirror-caused vibrations which may blur the image during
close-ups or when a super telephoto lens is used. To set this Custom
Function, see “Setting and Canceling Custom Functions” on page 104\
.
When mirror lockup is set, the camera operates as follows:
•When using mirror lockup, Remote Switch RS-80N3 (sold separately) is r\
ecommended.
Press the shutter button complete-
ly. The mirror locks up.
• After...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/98864/w64_eos-3-owners-manual-1509285301_d-88.png "Page 89
13. Mirror Lockup
Mirror lockup is enabled with Custom Function CF-12 (see page 116).
This prevents mirror-caused vibrations which may blur the image during
close-ups or when a super telephoto lens is used. To set this Custom
Function, see “Setting and Canceling Custom Functions” on page 104\
.
When mirror lockup is set, the camera operates as follows:
•When using mirror lockup, Remote Switch RS-80N3 (sold separately) is r\
ecommended.
Press the shutter button complete-
ly. The mirror locks up.
• After...")
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14. Depth-of-field Preview
The depth of field is the range of
acceptable focus in front of and behind
the point of focus. The depth of field
changes depending on the aperture.
Press the depth-of-field preview button
to stop down the aperture and preview
this range of acceptable focus.
90
•Pressing the depth-of-field preview button also sets AE lock.
• The depth-of-field preview button does not function during AF operation.\
15. LCD Panel Illumination
The LCD panel can be illuminated.
The LCD panel...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/98864/w64_eos-3-owners-manual-1509285301_d-89.png "Page 90
14. Depth-of-field Preview
The depth of field is the range of
acceptable focus in front of and behind
the point of focus. The depth of field
changes depending on the aperture.
Press the depth-of-field preview button
to stop down the aperture and preview
this range of acceptable focus.
90
•Pressing the depth-of-field preview button also sets AE lock.
• The depth-of-field preview button does not function during AF operation.\
15. LCD Panel Illumination
The LCD panel can be illuminated.
The LCD panel...")
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Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX
Full Auto Flash
Full Auto E-TTL autoflash used with the Program AE mode is described
here. For details on Speedlite 550EX operations, see the Instructions th\
at
came with it.Set the camera’s shooting mode to
P.
Check that the 550EX’s pilot lamp
is lit.
Focus the subject.
Make sure the flash-ready indicator is lit, check the shutter speed
and aperture, then take the picture.
93
E-TTL Autoflash in Other Shooting Modes
Even in the Tv, Av , and Mmodes, E-TTL...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/98864/w64_eos-3-owners-manual-1509285301_d-92.png "Page 93
Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX
Full Auto Flash
Full Auto E-TTL autoflash used with the Program AE mode is described
here. For details on Speedlite 550EX operations, see the Instructions th\
at
came with it.Set the camera’s shooting mode to
P.
Check that the 550EX’s pilot lamp
is lit.
Focus the subject.
Make sure the flash-ready indicator is lit, check the shutter speed
and aperture, then take the picture.
93
E-TTL Autoflash in Other Shooting Modes
Even in the Tv, Av , and Mmodes, E-TTL...")
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Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX
High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)
When the Speedlite’s high-speed sync lamp ( ) is on, high-speed sync
(FP or focal-plane flash) is enabled automatically. The Speedlite can \
then
synchronize at all shutter speeds, even those faster than 1/200 sec.
When high-speed sync is enabled, is displayed in the viewfinder to
indicate high-speed sync.
High-speed sync is effective in the following cases:
(1)When you want to use fill-in flash for a portrait and maintain
background blur...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/98864/w64_eos-3-owners-manual-1509285301_d-93.png "Page 94
Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX
High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)
When the Speedlite’s high-speed sync lamp ( ) is on, high-speed sync
(FP or focal-plane flash) is enabled automatically. The Speedlite can \
then
synchronize at all shutter speeds, even those faster than 1/200 sec.
When high-speed sync is enabled, is displayed in the viewfinder to
indicate high-speed sync.
High-speed sync is effective in the following cases:
(1)When you want to use fill-in flash for a portrait and maintain
background blur...")
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Custom Function CF-13 enables FE lock with the manually-selected or eye-\
selected focusing point. See page 118.
Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX
•Below the viewfinder, the display shown in
1 appears for 0.5 sec. followed by the
display shown in 2.
Compose the shot and take the
picture.
964
• If the subject is too far away resulting in underexposure, the icon will blink. Get
closer to the subject and follow steps 3 and 4.
• When shooting more than one exposure of the same subject, FEL must be...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/98864/w64_eos-3-owners-manual-1509285301_d-95.png "Page 96
Custom Function CF-13 enables FE lock with the manually-selected or eye-\
selected focusing point. See page 118.
Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX
•Below the viewfinder, the display shown in
1 appears for 0.5 sec. followed by the
display shown in 2.
Compose the shot and take the
picture.
964
• If the subject is too far away resulting in underexposure, the icon will blink. Get
closer to the subject and follow steps 3 and 4.
• When shooting more than one exposure of the same subject, FEL must be...")
Flash Photography An EOS-dedicated EX-series or EZ-series Speedlite makes flash photography with the EOS-3 as easy as any AE mode. With an EX-series Speedlite, E-TTL autoflash photography as well as wireless E-TTL multi- flash photography is possible. Speedlite 550EX will be used to describe the flash photography features provided with the EOS-3. For details on Speedlite 550EX, see the Instructions that come with it. First set the < > switch to < >. If necessary, also set the < > switch to . 91 07. C836-E (91~) 28-01-2003 12:41 Pagina 91
1. Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX With Speedlite 550EX attached to the EOS-3, flash photography is as easy as any AE mode. You can also use the following features: (1) E-TTL Autoflash With E-TTL autoflash (preflash evaluative metering), optimum flash exposure can be obtained for the subject in focus. In the aperture-priority AE mode, a slow sync speed is set automatically in low-light situations to obtain a natural-looking, balanced exposure between the subject and background. (2) High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)High-speed sync (FP or focal-plane flash) enables flash synchronizatio\ n with all shutter speeds from 30 sec. to 1/8000 sec. (3) FE (Flash Exposure) LockFE lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure for any part of the\ subject. This is the flash equivalent of AE lock. (4) Flash Exposure CompensationLike normal exposure compensation, flash exposure compensation can be us\ ed to set the flash output up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. (5) FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing)As with AEB (autoexposure bracketing), flash exposures can also be bra\ cketed up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. (6) Wireless Multi-flash E-TTLFor sophisticated lighting effects, multiple wireless Speedlites can be \ used for E-TTL autoflash. All features (1) to (5) above can be used. The operation \ is as simple as using a Speedlite directly attached to the camera. 92 E-TTL is an abbreviation for Evaluative-Through-The-Lens. •With autofocus, the flash exposure is always based on the aperture (set\ automatically or manually) and autoflash metering is weighted at the cu\ rrent focusing point. • When it is difficult to autofocus, the 550EX’s built-in AF-assist bea\ m is emitted automatically. The beam is linked to the area AF. 07. C836-E (91~) 28-01-2003 12:41 Pagina 92
Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX Full Auto Flash Full Auto E-TTL autoflash used with the Program AE mode is described here. For details on Speedlite 550EX operations, see the Instructions th\ at came with it.Set the camera’s shooting mode to P. Check that the 550EX’s pilot lamp is lit. Focus the subject. Make sure the flash-ready indicator is lit, check the shutter speed and aperture, then take the picture. 93 E-TTL Autoflash in Other Shooting Modes Even in the Tv, Av , and Mmodes, E-TTL autoflash can be used as easily as without flash. (1) When you press the shutter button, the shutter speed and aperture are set by the camera as usual. (2) When you press the shutter button completely, preflash evaluative metering based on the aperture setting is used for the flash exposure. (3) The background exposure is set by the shutter speed and aperture combination. 1 2 3 4 Mode Shutter Speed Setting Flash Aperture Setting Tv (Shutter speed-priority AE) Manual (30 sec. - 1/200 sec.) Auto Av (Aperture-priority AE) Auto (30 sec. - 1/200 sec.) Manual M (Manual) Manual (30 sec. - 1/200 sec.) Manual 07. C836-E (91~) 28-01-2003 12:41 Pagina 93
Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) When the Speedlite’s high-speed sync lamp ( ) is on, high-speed sync (FP or focal-plane flash) is enabled automatically. The Speedlite can \ then synchronize at all shutter speeds, even those faster than 1/200 sec. When high-speed sync is enabled, is displayed in the viewfinder to indicate high-speed sync. High-speed sync is effective in the following cases: (1)When you want to use fill-in flash for a portrait and maintain background blur with a large aperture. (2) When you want to produce a catchlight in the subject’s eyes. (3) When you want to use fill-in flash to eliminate shadows With conventional flash. With FP flash. 94 07. C836-E (91~) 28-01-2003 12:41 Pagina 94
Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX FE Lock FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure reading for the desired portion of the scene.Check that the Speedlite’s pilot lamp is lit. •The flash mode can be either normal or high-speed sync. FE lock works with either mode. Focus the subject with AF or manual focus. Aim the spot metering circle over the part where you want to lock the flash exposure, then press the button. ( 16 sec.) • The Speedlite fires a preflash and calculates the required flash output which is then stored in memory. • In the viewfinder, the focusing point linked to the FE lock flashes in red. 95 1 2 3 Spot metering circle 07. C836-E (91~) 28-01-2003 12:41 Pagina 95
Custom Function CF-13 enables FE lock with the manually-selected or eye-\ selected focusing point. See page 118. Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX •Below the viewfinder, the display shown in 1 appears for 0.5 sec. followed by the display shown in 2. Compose the shot and take the picture. 964 • If the subject is too far away resulting in underexposure, the icon will blink. Get closer to the subject and follow steps 3 and 4. • When shooting more than one exposure of the same subject, FEL must be se\ t again for each shot. CF 1 2 07. C836-E (91~) 28-01-2003 12:41 Pagina 96
Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX Flash Exposure Compensation When an EOS-dedicated Speedlite is used, you can set flash exposure compensation with the camera up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments.While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to set the desired flash exposure compensation amount. 97 Release the < > button and the normal display returns. • Press the shutter button halfway to display the flash exposure compensation amount on the viewfinder’s exposure level scale. • Press the < > button to display the flash exposure compensation amount on the LCD panel. • To cancel flash exposure compensation, set the flash exposure compensation amount to < >. 1 2 Custom Function CF-6 enables the flash exposure compensation amount to b\ e set in half-stop increments. See page 112.CF •On the LCD panel, the plus side of the scale indicates overexposure and the minus side indicates underexposure. The sample LCD panel on the left shows a flash exposure compensation amount of +2/3 stop. • The flash exposure compensation amount is retained even when the < > switch is set to < >. • The flash exposure compensation amount can also be set with certain Cano\ n Speedlites. If flash exposure compensation is set with both the camera a\ nd the Speedlite, the flash exposure compensation amount set with the Speedlite\ will override the one set with the camera. 07. C836-E (91~) 28-01-2003 12:41 Pagina 97
Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) Three successive flash shots can be bracketed automatically according to\ the bracketing amount set with Canon Speedlite 550EX. Without changing the background exposure, you can bracket the flash exposure for the subject up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. •Flash exposure bracketing is set with the 550EX. For details, see the 55\ 0EX’s Instructions. • The flash exposure bracketing amount set with the 550EX can be displayed\ in the camera’s viewfinder. • Before taking FEB pictures, be sure the Speedlite 550EX is ready. Single\ -frame shooting is recommended. Modeling Flash By using modeling flash, you can see the shadows and other flash lightin\ g effects produced by the flash or multiple flash units. 98 Check the Speedlite and camera settings. Press the camera’s depth-of-field preview button. • The Canon Speedlite 550EX fires at 70 Hz for 1 second. Correct exposure. Underexposure (–1 stop). Overexposure (+1 stop). The flash exposure bracketing amount can also be set in half-stop increm\ ents. See page 112. CF 1 2 07. C836-E (91~) 28-01-2003 12:41 Pagina 98
Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX Wireless Multi-Flash System The Canon Speedlite 550EX has the following three features: (1) E-TTL autoflash (2) Slave unit (3) Wireless master control of other slave-triggered 550EX units By using the above features, you can set up a wireless E-TTL autoflash system with up to three Speedlites. You can also set the flash output ra\ tio between the Speedlites to create the desired flash lighting effect. • For details, see the 550EX and ST-E2s Instructions. Wireless multi-flash system 99 Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 Canon Speedlite 550EX Canon Speedlite 550EX 07. C836-E (91~) 28-01-2003 12:41 Pagina 99
2. Using Other EOS-Dedicated Speedlites With an EOS-dedicated Speedlite other than the EX series, TTL autoflash can be used as easily as normal AE modes. The flash exposure is controlled by off-the-film flash metering linked to the focusing point. (1)When you press the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture are set automatically by the camera. (2) When you press the shutter button completely, TTL autoflash meteri\ ng based on the aperture setting is used for the flash exposure. (3) The background exposure is set by the shutter speed and aperture combination. 100 Mode Shutter Speed Setting Flash Aperture Setting P (Program AE) Auto (1/60 sec. - 1/200 sec.) Auto Tv (Shutter speed-priority AE) Manual (30 sec. - 1/200 sec.) Auto Av (Aperture-priority AE) Auto (30 sec. - 1/200 sec.) Manual M (Manual) Manual (30 sec. - 1/200 sec.) Manual • Flash exposure compensation can be set with the camera. • If the multi-flash system is wired with flash cords, TTL autoflash takes\ effect. • Cover the main subject with the area AF ellipse. • Automatic Reduction of Flash Output If an EOS-dedicated Speedlite is used for a subject backlit by a top lig\ ht, the flash output is reduced automatically to avoid having an unnatural-looking exp\ osure. This is called automatic reduction of flash output. Custom Function CF-14 can prevent the automatic reduction of flash outpu\ t. See page 118.CF 07. C836-E (91~) 28-01-2003 12:41 Pagina 100