Canon Eos Rebel T2 300x Instruction Manual

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jAE Lock★
AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different place 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. For AE lock, partial
metering is used automatically.
1Focus the subject.sThe exposure setting will be
displayed.

3Compose the shot and take the
picture.
•If you want to maintain the AE lock
while taking more pictures, hold
down the < j> button...

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 arrow to the <  icon.•Look at the LCD panel and press the  <
\ >
button.  (
∫ )s“”
 will be displayed.

2Set the desired number of multiple exposures.•Turn the < l> dial.•Press the shutter button halfway to return to normal camera
operation.
If you shoot multiple exposures on the first few or last few frames of a\
 roll,
the multiple exposures might not be precisely aligned due to the film cu\
rling.

•During multiple-exposure shooting, the > arrow next to the 

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DSetting the ISO Film Speed★
If the film is not DX-coded or if you want to set a different film
speed, load the film in the camera and set the film speed manually
as follows. The settable film speed range is ISO 6 to 6400.

1Move the < >> arrow to the
< D > icon.
•Look at the LCD panel and press
the < \ > button to move the
arrow. ( ∫)
sThe current film speed is displayed.
2Set the desired film speed.•Turn the < l> dial to set the film
speed.

1Move the < >> arrow to the
< 8 > icon.
•Look at the LCD...

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7Safety Release Lock
This prevents shutter release if there is no film loaded or if there is
no lens attached. It is particularly effective against missed shots
due to no film.
If you press the shutter button while there is no film in the camera 
or no lens attached, “ ” (F: film) or “ ” (L: lens) will blink 
in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

Using the Built-in Flash
In low-light or backlit conditions, the built-in flash will pop up and f\
ire
automatically (except in < I>  < S > modes).
Press...

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Using the Built-in Flash
E: Use this mode if you want to set the flash aperture value.
The camera will set the flash sync speed (within 30 sec. -
1/125 sec.) automatically to obtain the best exposure for
the aperture you set. For portraits with a night scene or
dark background, a slow sync speed will be set to obtain a
proper exposure for both the subject and background. The
flash illuminates the subject, while the background is
properly exposed with a slow shutter speed.
• Because automatic...

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Using the Built-in Flash
FE (Flash Exposure) lock is for setting the correct flash exposure
for any part of the subject. First pop-up the built-in flash.jFE Lock★
1Focus the subject.•Keep pressing the shutter button
until step 3.
2Aim the viewfinder center over
the target subject, then press
the < j> button.
sApreflash is fired and the < j>
icon will be displayed in the
viewfinder.
3Compose the shot and take the
picture.

• If the subject is beyond the effective flash range resulting in...

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5Setting Custom Functions★
Custom Function Settings
C.Fn-01 Self-timer delay time 
You can customize camera functions to suit your preferences. They
are called Custom Functions.
The 2-sec. delay is effective for preventing camera shake (when
you press the shutter button) during close-ups and other critical
work.
0 : 10-sec. delay
1 : 2-sec. delay

1Display < 5> on the LCD
panel.
•Press the < \> button to display
the icon.
2Select the Custom Function No.•T urn the < l> dial.
3Change the setting.•Press...

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5Setting Custom Functions★
C.Fn-02 AF point selection method 
0 :Press AF point selection button, then press the cross keys.
1 : Press the shutter button halfway, then press cross keys. Effective during the < ˜> and < ∫> active times.
Pressing the < 3> button switches to automatic AF point
selection.
C.Fn-05 Shutter curtain sync with built-in flash and EX-series Speedlite
0 : 1st-curtain sync
1 : 2nd-curtain sync With second-curtain sync and a slow shutter speed, you can
create a light trail...

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Reference
Feature Availability Table

YUIOPASTREWQ    Mode Dial ModeOne Shot
AI Servo
AI FocusAuto
ManualSingle frame
Continuous
Self-timer/
Remote control
AF
Film 
AdvanceAF Point 
Selection

: Set automatically.    : User-selectable/settable.

T
roubleshooting Guide
If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide.
•Nothing is displayed on the LCD panel.The batteries are exhausted. / The batteries have been installed incorre\
ctly.sReplace the batteries with new ones. / Install the...

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Major Specifications
• TypeType ......................................35 mm AF/AE SLR camera with built-in flash
Recording media...................35 mm film
Image size ............................24 x 36 mm 
Compatible lenses ................Canon EF lenses (except EF-S lenses)
Lens mount ...........................Canon EF mount
• ViewfinderT ype ......................................Eye-level pentamirror
Coverage ..............................Approx. 90% vertically and horizontally
Magnification...