Canon C12-8453, Service Manual

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1. FEATURES
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: Superior to the EOS ELAN II E / 50 E.
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: Same as the EOS ELAN II E / 50 E.
1.1 H
IGH
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ERFORMANCE
E
YE
C
ONTROL WITH
7-P
OINT
AF
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High-precision, top-speed Eye Control
• Response time: Approx. 15% shorter than with the EOS-3
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High-speed, 7-point wide AF
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Choice of AF modes
• One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Eye Control Servo AF
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Automatic focusing point selection (Eye Control information incorporated), Eye
Control, manual focusing point selection
* Eye Control infor automatic focusing point selection enables more accurate
focusing point selection
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AF-assist light linked to all seven focusing points
* Built-in flash fires intermittent burst
* With SPEEDLITE 420EX attached: LED patterned beam emitted
1.2 E
ASY
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TO
-R
EAD
V
IEWFINDER
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Clear display of focusing points (superimposed)
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Built-in dioptric adjustment (-2.5 - +0.5 dpt)
* Adjustable without eyecup removal
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Panorama feature and masking eliminated (unnecessary for advanced amateurs)
1.3 E
ASY
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TO
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EAD
C
ONTROLS
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Dial and Levers
• The camera control settings can be known at a glance (*
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Eye Control ON/OFF
switch added)
• Intuitive operation
• Modes, selections, and settings can be set directly
1.4 Q
UICK AND
S
NAPPY
S
HOOTING
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Maximum 4 fps continuous shooting with the built-in motor drive
* With AI Servo AF: Approx. 3.5 fps
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Snappy quick-return reflex mirror
• Viewfinder blackout time is 20% shorter than the EOS ELAN II E / 50E’s
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Fast and intuitive focusing point selection with the focusing point selection keys
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Silent film transport on par with the EOS ELAN / EOS 100
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Depth-of-field preview button
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BATTERY PACK BP-300 for easy vertical picture-taking
* BATTERY PACK BP-300: Vertical-grip shutter button provided
1.5 A
TTRACTIVE
A
PPEARANCE
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Highly refined body with metal exterior
* Black alumite finish on top, front, and flash head covers
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Fresh and high-quality shape and form
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Compact body
Part 1: General Information
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