Canon EOS 600 Bedienungsanleitung

Display Panel Illumination ButtonPartial Metering ButtonGrip ScrewO Film Winding Mode Selector O Battery Check Button66

2. Viewfinder information Dfspiaydiagram here shows all the information for explanation.The bright and easy-to-read viewfinder displays only ne

3. Table of Programmed Image Control CombinationAF mode Film wind modeMeteringONE SHOTAl SERVO SingleContinuous EvaluativePartial1 standard •••2. Qui

4. Comparisons between AF Mode and Film Winding Mode^AF mode Filmwinding mode''''^^^^ONE SHOTAlSERVOS: singleAF lock and AE lock

5. Program Line (program characteristics)This camera is equipped with the advanced “in- teiiigent Program AE” which chooses the best shu

camera-shake warning sounds. The shutter speed of 1/focal length of the lens Is generally said to be the limit for hand-held shootingProgram shift

SPECIFICATIONSType:35 mm autofocus, single-lens reflex camera with electronically-controlled automatic exposure, focal plane shutter, and built-in mo

Viewfinder Information:Displayed at the bottom of the viewing area.(1) 7-segment LCD digit and character display1 Shutter speed-flashes at 2 Hz to gi

Shooting Modes:1Green mark standardShooting mode with P.i C (Programmed image Controi).Shutter-Priority AE.Aperture-Priority AE.Inteiiigent Progr

Camera-shake Warning:Operates for program AE, aperture-priority AE, and depth of field AE modes.When automatically set shutter speed falls 0 to 0 5 st

AF Control System;TTL-SIR (TTL secondary imaged registration) phase-detection type using BASIS (base-stored image sensor) AF operation starts

Oei^ of Field Check:By pressing the depth of field check button.LCD Display Panel:Displays only the information required at the time, e.g. shooting mo

Shutter Speed:1/2000-30 sec. and bulb. X-sync is 1/125 sec. Canbe set in 1/2-step incrementsSelf-timer:Electronically controlled with a delay of appro

Film Rewind:Automatic using the built-in miniature motor Starts when the film end is reached and then stops (with 24-exp, film, appro

Automatic Flash (using the Speedlite 420EZ/ 300EZ with the camera set to “P”):A-TTL flash auto-Using the camera’s A-TTL program and the

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PRELIMINARY PREPARATIONSANDOPERATION AT THE STANDARD POSITION

LOADING THE BATTERYThis camera uses one, six-volt lithium battery pack 2CR5.1) • Remove the grip with a coin or similar object * • When replacing th

CHECKING THE BATTERYPC□beSet the main switch to the green “O”, “A” or “((•))” mark. The display will come on at this time. If the displ

ATTACHING THE LENS1) Turn the rear lens cap in the 2) Turn the body cap counter- 3) Next, align the lens mountdirection of the arrow until it sto

4) Then turn the lens clockwise until it stops and the lens is locked with a click.• To remove the lens, turn it counterclockwise whi

HOLDING THE CAMERA10

Your pictures will not be sharp if the camera moves as the shutter button is pressed. To avoid this, try the following technique:1) Hold the

CanoiiT^Pov/er Eye Autofocus SLR60CrI INSTRUCTION BOOK English edition

AF FOCUSING

C D” over the main1) Center the AF frame subject.2) Press the shutter button halfway and automatic focus (AF) starts. When correct focus i

LOADING THE FILMPush the back cover latchdown while pressing the back cover lock buttonInsert the upper-flat end of thefilm cartridge into the fil

MANUAL FILM SPEED SETTINGThe camera automatically sets film speed by sensing the DX code marked on the film cartridge (ISO 25-5000 acco

STANDARD (FULL-AUTO) POSITIONSet the camera's main switch to the green mark The following displays will appear:ONE SHOT1 .s^----’2) Cent

3) Press the shutter button halfway to focus fhe subject, and gently press fhe shutter button completely to take the picture.Correct exposure d

FOCUS LOCKWhen your subject isn’t in the center of the picture frame, use the focus lock function Focus on the intended subject remains locked as

AUTOMATIC FILM REWINDThe film automatically rewinds at the end of the roll.1) During rewind the fiim transport bars move in sequence from ri

PROGRAMMED IMAGE CONTROL (Ri C.). M Standard P2 Quickshots P3 Landscapes P4 Sports P5 Portraits P6 Close-ups P7 IndoorLabels In several languages

PROGRAMMED IMAGE CONTROL (P.I.C.)Set the main green markswitch to the 2)Hold the shooting mode selector down, and turn the electronic input di

TABLE OF CONTENTSPreliminary Preparations and Operation at the Standard Position'Loading the Battery .Checking the Battery . . . Attaching the Le

PC QuickshotsUse this setting for lively candids of your family, pets, and when outdoors. Be sure to try various angles for more va

Pzl LandscapesMount a wide-angle lens and watch the camera's position to keep everything m the viewfinder in sharp focus19

P I SportsUse a telephoto lens to capture the action and zero in from safe distances Hold the shutter button halfway and keep the autofocus m

PO Close-upsClose-up photos of flowers, Insects and subject detail are easy at this setting Be aware of your lens’ closest focusing dis

P / IndoorAttach the EOS Speedlite 420EZ or 300EZ to illuminate the subject when the lighting dims Be sure tokeep within the flash shooting distance

Display Panel IlluminationPress the display panel illumination button to illuminate the display panel for approximately six seconds.• To turn

SETTING THE AF MODEONE SHOT: Normal set position The lens stops moving once focus has been obtained. As long as the shutter button is kept pressed

SETTING THE FILM WINDING MODES: Single exposure. The film automatically advances to the next frame upon shutter releaseC: Continuous exposure.

fta *C« CMI#1) Open the switch cover and press the film winding mode selector.Da2) Turn the electronic input dial to set either “S” or "C” in

SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHYThe self-timer allows you to delay shutter release for ten seconds and get into the picture Put the camera on a table, tripod, o

Making the Most of Your EOS 600Setting the Shooting Mode . .30Program AE . . 31Program Shift Function . 32Shutter-Priority AE .33Aperture-Priorit

3) Turn the electronic input dial until “ ® ” mark appears in the display panel

In self-timer photography, use the finder cover to prevent stray light from entering1) Slide the eyecup up to remove.2) Attach the viewfinder c

I4) Focus your subject, compose the picture and then press completely the shutter button. The self-timer operation indicator will sta

DIFFICULT SUBJECTS FOR AUTOFOCUSAlthough the AF system of the camera is very accurate, it is not perfect. The following subjects are diffi

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Focus these subjects as follows;1 Autofocus a substitute subject at the same distance from the camera as your main subject, and then re

MANUAL FOCUSING1) Slide the lens focus mode switch to “M".• The panel display automatically changes to “M FOCUS” and the AF mode cannot be

MAKING THE MOST OFYOUR EOS 60029

SETTING THE SHOOTING MODETo set the shooting mode first set the main switch to “A" or “(W)", then press the shooting mode s

INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing the Canon EOS 600, an autofocus and auto exposure SLR camera designed with the most advanced electro

PROGRAM AEThe camera selects the ideal program according to the characteristics of the lens in use •• When both values blink, exposure is

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PROGRAM SHIFT FUNCTIONYou can change the automatically-set shutter speed/aperture combinations of the program AE mode This function is p

Example:Displays when the shutter button is pressed halfway.p:г 5ONE SNOT;?5 ?.sTurn the electronic input dialPJSOomsMOTa______PONE SHOT3SG ;,s

SHUTTER-PRIORITY AEIn this mode the shutter speed is user set and thecamera automatically chooses the correct aperture for the lighting conditio

Viewfinder informationTveoDn 1D W 'O mONE SHOTUnderexposure - The lens maximum aperture starts blinking. Turn the electronic input dia

APERTURE-PRIORITY AEIn this mode, the aperture is user set and the camera chooses correct shutter speed for the lighting conditionsSet

Viewfinder informationAvoS?s5«tUnderexposure - The shutter speed of 30" starts blinking Turn the electronic input dial and set a l

DEPTH OF FIELDWhen your subject is in focus, there is a certain area in front of it and behind itwhich will also be in focus This

Checking the depth of fieldPush the depth of field check button and the camera will stop-down the aperture to either the automatically-

Important informationThe Canon EOS 600 will give optimum performance together with specially designed Canon EF lenses, flash units and othe

DEPTH OF FIELD AEThis mode makes everything from a certain point in the foreground to the background in focus. The camera automaticaii

DEPTHd£Po^e SHOTd£p гThe display after the second “B” point is focusedDEPTHBDONESHOt4) Reframe the picture and press the shutter button halfw

Viewfinder informationIf it is impossible to get the distance range in focus, the lens minimum aperture value will start blinking. Ex

• When both values blink, exposure is incorrect Use a neutral density filter in bright settings• When you try to focus extremely near and farp

MANUAL OVERRIDEThis creative mode allows you to control exposure by setting both the shutter speed and aperture. Set the manual expos

MflpnilOMESHOTa '—'1 1Lm____________________]OOoo;OM ESH OT'\,.mmMCLONE SHOTOP: underexposure (OPen the aperture)oo: correct exposureCL

PARTIAL METERINGUse this mode, for stage photography, or when there is a big difference in brightness between the main subject and the backgrou

Cover the main subject with the partial metering mark and press the shutter button halfway2) While pressing the shutter button halfway, pr

EXPOSURE COMPENSATIONUse exposure compensation for high-key (intentionally overexposed) or low-key (intentionally underexposed) shots The ra

+ /.S 0+ 1 5 steps of compensation applied2) While pressing the exposure compensation button, turn the electronic input dial to the desire

NOMENCLATURELCD Display Panel

AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETINGUse auto exposure bracketing when you want to vary the best exposure of the same scene by changing the amount

'' 5 n[Ail n2) Turn the electronic input dial to the desired bracketing value.• If you set 1 5 in the display panel, for example, t

Sample photos:-1 5 step of compensation used± 0 step of compensation used+1 5 step of compensation usedHelpful HintsIf you wish to shift your br

MULTIPLE EXPOSURESThe EOS 600’s multiple exposure function allows you to take two or more exposures on the same frame for a creative

Press both the shooting mode selector and the exposure compensation button simultaneously. The "ME" mark indicating multipl

• While shooting, the “ME" mark will blink to indicate the camera is in the multiple exposure status.• After the preset number of e

Number of exposuresExposure Compensation (Guideline)Double-1.0Triple-1 5Quadruple-2.0Notes1 It is not advisable to make multiple exposures on the f

BULB (LONG EXPOSURE)Use the bulb mode for exposures longer than30 seconds like astro or night photography1) Set the shooting mode to “M”.2) Turn th

MbuLb c'.d ,_________ONE SHOT5 sec. displayMbucONE WOT30 sec, displayMbuLb г.8 ^QMESHOT._'”П40 sec. displayMbuLb г.8 ^OtfESHOT. -11120 sec.

CUSTOM FUNCTION CONTROLThis versatile, new control lets you program seven functions to your individual preference.sQ1) Press the film windi

Accessory ShoeMain SwitchFilm Plane IndicatorExposure Compensation Button^ Shooting Mode SeiectorNeckstrap FixtureBack Cover Lock ButtonBack Cover Lat

-3D3) Press the partial metering button to finish A bar mark appears to confirm setting. To cancel a custom function press the par

CUSTOM FUNCTION CONTROL CHARTCONTROLUSER-SELECTEDOPERATIONNORMAL OPERATION1Film rewind cancellationCancels automatic film rewind operationFilm rewind

DEDICATED FLASH PHOTOGRAPHYSpeedlite 420EZSpeedlite 300EZ48

Use the Canon Speedlites 420EZ and 300EZ asfill-in flash in outdoor settings as well as for normal flash when shooting at night or in a dimly-lit

Upon flash charge completion in the Program AE mode, the aperture value and the X-sync shutter speed are automatically set X-sync shutter speed is se

Use a Canon Speedlite with this camera Using a fiash (usually with more than two contacts) or flash accessory of another manufacturer ma

INTERCHANGEABLE FOCUSING SCREENSThe Overall New Laser-Matte/AF Frame screen comes with your camera. You can change the focusing screen acc

H Laser Matte/Scale...JMatte field with verticai and horizontal scale in millimeters Recommended for close-ups, etc where it is useful to

DIOPTRIC ADJUSTMENT LENSES52

Ten eyesight correction powers of +3, +2, +1.5,lenses are available in + 1, +0 5,0,-0,5,-2,-3and -4 diopters They make viewing and focusing easie

Viewlinder EyepieceTripod SocketInside the O 0 Switch Coveri0 Film Rewind Button O AF Mode Selector

CAMERA CASESThread the ends of the neckstrap through the rings on the camera as shown. When carrying the camera on your shoulder, keep the

Keep the camera in a case to protect it while carryingCanon offers three semi-hard cases.1 Semi-hard case EH-1S stores the camera with the E

PRECAUTIONSm1) This camera is not resistant to water, and should not be used outdoors if snowing. If accidentally dropped in water,

7) Film passing through X-ray examinations at airports may be exposed and ruined even when loaded in the camera. Request a hand- checked i

OTHER NOTES1. Liquid Crystal DisplayAfter about five years, the display may become hard to read.The liquid crystal may respond relatively

repeating these operations several times, the camera needs repair3. Lithium Battery Pack (1)Try to make a habit of checking the battery at thefollowi

4. Lithium Battery Pack (2)Even If one blinking bar mark or no bar mark appears in the display panel during battery check, exposure will b

APPENDIX1. LCD Display PanelThis camera uses a liquid crystal to display shooting information. The diagram below shows all the information for exp

I—®U{Film transport (wind/rewind)Film wind completionBattery check Frame counter Self-timer countdown Bulb exposure time Auto exposure bracketing valu