Canon 300X User manual

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

English

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

The EOS REBEL T2 (DATE) / 300X (DATE) is a very compact

autofocus, single-lens reflex camera. It can be used for a wide

variety of subjects and situations with fully automatic and user-

controlled shooting modes.

Read this Instruction manual and familiarize yourself with your new

camera before taking pictures.

Also read “Handling Cautions” on page 4 to prevent camera

malfunction and damage.

Before Using Your Camera

•Before shooting an important event, be sure to take test shots

to make sure the camera operates properly.

•EOS cameras have a lens mount for dedicated operation

(autofocusing, exposure control, etc.) with Canon EF lenses.

Using a non-Canon EF lens with an EOS camera may not

result in proper camera or lens operation. Note that the

warranty does not cover any camera malfunction or damage

occurring with the use of non-Canon products.

Conventions Used in this Instruction manual

•The <l> icon indicates the Main Dial.

•All operation procedures described in this booklet assume that

the Mode Dial is set to a mode except <:>. Before

proceeding with any operation, be sure that the Mode Dial is

set to a shooting mode.

•Reference page numbers are indicated by (p.∗∗).

•The ★symbol indicates that the respective feature can be

used only in Creative Zone modes (T, R, E, W, Q).

•The camera control icons and markings used in this booklet

correspond to the actual icons and markings found on the

camera.

•The (˜) and (∫) icons indicate that the respective function

remains in effect for 4 and 6 sec. respectively after the button

is released.

Contents

Symbols

The Caution symbol alerts you to actions to prevent

shooting problems.

The Note symbol gives supplemental information.

Conventions Used in this Instruction manual .....................2

Handling Cautions ..............................................................4

Nomenclature .....................................................................6

Before You Start 11

Installing the Batteries ......................................................11

Checking the Battery Level ..............................................12

Mounting and Detaching a Lens.......................................13

How the Shutter Button Works .........................................14

=Loading and Unloading Film ........................................15

¢Midroll Rewind......................................................16

Fully Automatic Shooting 17

Since everything is automatic, all you do is press the

shutter button.

User-Controlled Shooting 27

You can set the desired shutter speed or aperture value to

obtain the exposure you want. You take control of the

camera.

Reference 49

Handling Cautions

Camera Care and Storage

•The camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to

physical shock.

•The camera is not waterproof and should not be used in wet

conditions or underwater. If the camera gets wet, take it to your

nearest Canon dealer as soon as possible. If small amounts of

water splash onto the camera, wipe it with a clean dry cloth. If the

camera is exposed to salty air, wipe it thoroughly with a slightly

damp cloth.

•Do not leave the camera in places prone to excessive heat such as

in a car on a sunny day. Excessive heat can cause the camera to

malfunction.

•The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to

disassemble the camera.

•Use only a blower brush to blow away any dust on the lens,

eyepiece, mirror, focusing screen, film compartment, etc. Do not

clean the camera body or lens with any cleaner containing an

organic solvent. For stubborn dirt, consult your nearest Canon

Service Center.

•The shutter curtains are extremely thin. Use only a blower to clean

them. Be careful not to blow air too forcefully on the shutter

curtains. The shutter curtains can be easily deformed or damaged.

Also, when loading and unloading film, be careful not to touch the

shutter curtains.

•Do not touch the electrical contacts with your fingers. Otherwise

corrosion may develop on the contacts, resulting in improper

camera operation.

•If the camera is not to be used for an extended period, remove the

battery. Store the camera in a well-ventilated, cool, dry place.

During the storage period, press the shutter button to release the

shutter a few times once in a while.

•Avoid storing the camera in a laboratory, cabinet, etc., where

corrosive chemicals are present.

•If the camera has not been used for a prolonged period or if you

will use the camera for an important event, check the operation of

all the camera controls or take the camera to your nearest Canon

Service Center.

LCD Displays

By their nature, LCD displays react more slowly at low

temperatures, and may appear dark at high temperatures. The

display will return to normal at room temperature.

Batteries

•Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery contacts to remove

any fingerprints and smudges. This is to prevent faulty connections

and corrosion.

•Never disassemble or recharge the batteries. Also, never store a

battery in high-temperature places or short circuit the battery

contacts or toss a battery into a fire.

•Although the batteries work well even at low temperatures, battery

performance may decline slightly at freezing temperatures. In such

a case, keep spare batteries warm in a pocket, etc., and use and

warm the batteries alternately.

How Low Battery Levels Affect Camera Operation

On the LCD panel, if the <π> icon blinks or it is not displayed, a

proper exposure can still be obtained as long as the shutter

releases. However, when the battery level is low, film advance and

auto rewind might stop midway or not work at all and <π> icon may

blink on the LCD panel. After the batteries are replaced with new

ones, film advance will be possible and film rewind can resume by

pressing the <¢> button.

Lens Electrical Contacts

After detaching the lens from the camera, put

on the lens caps or put down the lens with

the rear end up to avoid scratching the lens

surface and electrical contacts.

Contacts

Nomenclature

<^> Film advance mode /

Self-timer/*Remote control button

(p.32/23/24)

<l> Main Dial

Shutter button (p.14)

Built-in flash /

AF-assist beam

(p.44/19)

Flash-sync contact

Hot shoe

Mode Dial (p.10)

Strap

mount

(p.7)

Lens release

button (p.13)

Remote

control

terminal**

Depth-of-field

preview button(p.42)

Focus mode switch

(p.13)

Zooming ring

Focusing ring (p.31)

Body cap (p.13)

*Remote control

sensor / Self-timer/

*Remote control

lamp (p.24/23/24)

<M> Flash button

(p.44)

Grip / Battery

compartment

(p.11)

Red-eye reduction lamp

(p.22)

<£>

Film plane

mark

•Reference page numbers are indicated by (p.∗∗).

*DATE Model only

For Remote Switch RS-60E3 (sold

separately).

Eyecup (p.26)

Viewfinder eyepiece

Film check

window

Battery compartment

cover (p.11)

Guide hole

<6> LCD panel illumination

button

<\>

Function button

(p.22, 25, 26, 40,

42, 43, 44, 47)

<4>

AF mode/*SET button(p.28/26)

AF point selection

keys (p.29)

Back cover

Battery compartment

cover release lever

(p.11)

Tr ipod socket

<j> AE lock/FE lock

button (p.41/46)

LCD

panel

(p.8)

<3> AF point

selection button

(p.29)

Back

cover

release

lever

(p.15)



Aperture set/Exposure

compensation button (p.37/39)

<¢> Midroll

rewind button

(p.16)

Attaching the Strap

Pass the end of the strap through the

camera’s strap mount from the bottom. Then

pass it through the strap’s buckle as shown

in the illustration. Pull the strap to make sure

it does not slip out of the buckle.

•The eyepiece cover is also attached to the

strap. (p.24)

Eyepiece cover

Nomenclature

LCD Panel

Shooting mode

icon

ISO film speed

Shutter speed

ISO film speed

Date

FE lock

Battery level mark

AF Mode

One-Shot AF

AI Focus AF

AI Servo AF

Exposure level indicator

Exposure compensation amount

AEB level

Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator

Film transport indicator

<=> Film mark

<>> Function pointer

<?> Manual focus

Multiple exposures

AEB

Custom Function

Red-eye reduction

Beeper

Safety release lock

Date

Film advance mode



<J>Single frame



<H> Continuous

shooting



<´> Self-timer/

Remote control

Aperture value

Red-eye reduction setting

AEB amount

Date

Frame counter

Multiple-exposure setting

Self-timer operation

Remote control operation

Custom Function icon

Non-DATE Model

DATE Model

•Pressing the <6> button

illuminates the LCD panel.

•The actual display will show only the

applicable items.

Viewfinder Information

AF points (7)

Superimposed display

<j> AE lock / FE lock

AEB in progress

<M> Flash-ready

Improper FE lock

warning

*High-speed sync

(FP flash)

Aperture value

Focusing screen

<n>

Focus

confirmation light

Exposure level indicator

Exposure compensation

amount

AEB level

Red-eye reduction

lamp-on indicator

Shutter speed

FE lock

*With an EX-series Speedlite.

Remove the eyecup, then slide the

dioptric adjustment lever left or right until

the AF points in the viewfinder look

sharp.

OFF

Full Auto

Nomenclature

Mode Dial

The dial is divided into two zones.

1Basic Zone

Fully automatic mode where

the camera takes care of

everything.

Y: Full Auto (p.18)

Basically, all you do is point

and shoot.

Image Zone (p.20)

Fully automatic modes for a

particular subject.

U: Portrait

I: Landscape

O: Close-up

P: Sports

A: Night Portrait

S: Flash off

2Creative Zone

Semi-automatic and manual

modes enable you to take

control of the camera to

obtain the desired result.

T: Program AE (p.33)

R: Shutter-priority AE

(p.35)

E: Aperture-priority AE

(p.36)

W: Manual exposure

(p.37)

Q: Automatic Depth-of-

field AE (p.38)

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