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Three selectable modes:  
1. ONE SHOT: AF operation ends and focus is locked once ranging is completed. Shutter does not release until 

ranging is completed.  
2. SERVO: Focus continuously adjusts to follow the subject movement. Shutter can be released at any time 

regardless of ranging completion.  
3. Manual: By rotating the manual focusing ring after focus mode switch is set to "M".  

 
AF Working Range: EV 1 - 18 at ISO 100  

 

AF Auxiliary Light:  

The ultra-bright red LED (peak sensitivity: 700 nm) is automatically projected with specified Canon Speedlites.  
 

Shutter:  
Vertical-travel focal plane shutter with soft-touch electromagnetic release. All speeds electronically controlled.  
 

Shutter Speed:  
EOS650--1/2000--30 sees and bulb. X-sync is 1/125 sec. Can be set in 1/2-step increments.  

EOS 620--1/4000--30 sees and bulb. X-sync is 1/250 sec. Can be set in 1/2-step increments.  
 

Self-timer:  
Electronically controlled with a delay of approx. 10 sees indicated by blinking LED operation confirmation lamp.  

 
Film Loading:  
After film positioning and back cover closure, the film automatically advances to the first usable frame and then 

stops (approx. 1.5 sees)  
 

Film Wind:  
Automatic using the built-in miniature motor. Confirmation by the film transport bar marks in the display panel.  

 
Film Winding Mode:
  

Two selectable modes; S (single exposure) and C (continuous exposure at the maximum speed of approx. three 
frames per second).  
 

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

film, approx. 10 sees with the EOS 650 and approx. 7 sees with the EOS 620). Mid-roll rewind performed by 
pressing the film rewind button. 

  

Flash Contact: Coupled directly to the camera by X-sync contact on the accessory shoe.  

 
Automatic Flash (using the Speedlite 420el 300EZ with the camera set to "P"):  

 
A-TTL flash auto--Using the camera's A-TTL program and the flash's near-infrared preflash, the correct aperture 

value is automatically set. Xsync speed is also automatically set between 1/60 and 1/125 sec with the EOS 650 
and between 1/60 and 1/250 sec with the EOS 620 upon flash charge completion. TTL control system which 
meters the light reflected from the film surface. Automatic fill-in flash is possible.  

 
Grip:

 

Interchangeable.  

The GR30 (without remote control terminal) is standard with the EOS 650.  
The GR20 (with remote control terminal) is standard with the EOS 620.  

The large-size, Grip GR10 is available optionally. 

 

Depth 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 mode, film winding mode, AF mode shutter 
speed, aperture value, film speed, or battery check. Timer function for eight sees is provided; the display is held 

on for eight sees after the switch i.e., shutter button is pressed. The EOS 620's display panel can be illuminated 
by electrolum-nescence. Power Source: One, six-volt lithium battery pack (2CR5). Battery is replaced by 

removing grip. 

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Содержание EOS 620-650

Страница 1: ...Thank you for purchasing the Canon EOS 620 650 Designed with the most advanced and innovative technology available this high performance AF AE SLR camera with a built in motor drive offers you genuine creative freedom and picture taking ease Enjoy Taking Photos More Comfortably This is EOS design theme The EOS 620 650 has brilliantly made it come true thanks to the high speed precise auto focus sy...

Страница 2: ...of this booklet for easy reference to the camera s parts EOS is derived from Electro Optical System originating from the completely electronic data communication between the camera and lens Further EOS is the Goddess of Dawn in Greek mythology heralding the new genuine AF system generation EF lens stands for Electro Focus and adopts the lens integral auto focus system which uses special motors to ...

Страница 3: ...ting the AF Mode 24 3 Setting the Film Winding Mode 26 4 Setting the Shooting Mode 27 1 Program AE 28 2 Program Shift Function 30 3 Shutter Priority AE 32 4 Aperture Priority AE 34 Depth of Field 36 5 Depth of Field AE 38 6 Manual 42 5 Partial Metering 44 6 Exposure Compensation 46 7 Auto Exposure Bracketing 48 8 Multiple Exposures 52 9 Difficult Subjects for Auto focus 54 10 Manual Focusing 56 Ot...

Страница 4: ...s 2 Turn the body cap counterclockwise and remove it To attach the body cap align its o mark with the camera s red dot then turn the cap clockwise 3 To mount the lens align the lens mount positioning point with the camera s red dot 4 Then turn the lens clockwise until it stops and the lens is locked with a click To remove the lens turn it counterclockwise while pressing the lens release button 5 R...

Страница 5: ... is locked by the orange lever 3 Replace the grip securely When replacing the battery first push the orange lever upward to remove the dead battery When using a tripod dismount t the camera before replacing the battery 3 Checking the Battery 1 Set the main switch to the green Go A or mark The display will come on at this time If the display does not appear confirm that the battery is loaded correc...

Страница 6: ...at end of the film cartridge into the film chamber first The film load check mark OIL appears in the display panel 3 Pull the film leader across the shutter curtain until its tip is aligned with the orange index CAUTION Before loading the first roll of film remove the plastic insert NEVER touch the shutter curtain Its high precision design makes it sensitive to pressure Also when loading the film ...

Страница 7: ...e camera automatically sets film speed by sensing the DX code marked on the film cartridge ISO 25 5000 according to DX code standard 1 The automatically set film speed will appear in the display panel while the film advances to the first usable frame 2 When using film without a DX code set the speed manually by following these steps ISO6 6400 1 Set the main switch to either A or 2 Open the switch ...

Страница 8: ...rp if the camera moves as the shutter is pressed This movement is called camera shake To avoid this try the following camera holding technique 1 Hold the camera firmly with your left hand supporting the camera and lens 2 Press your left elbow close to your body 3 Lightly hold the camera against your cheek or forehead and look into the viewfinder 4 Spread your feet slightly apart one foot ahead of ...

Страница 9: ... both the shutter speed and the aperture blink to warn you Underexposure warning Switch to flash photography In underexposure warning the maximum aperture of the lens in use blinks The blinking shutter speed is always 30 Overexposure warning Use an ND neutral density filter In overexposure warning the minimum aperture of the lens in use blinks The blinking shutter speed is always 2000 with the EOS...

Страница 10: ...he back cover when the film load check mark blinks 3 Remove the film cartridge Press the film rewind button to rewind before the roll ends The function begins immediately Making the Most of Your EOS 620 650 Detailed explanation of other modes to make picture taking fun 1 Main Switch Functions The main switch has four positions L OFF Turns off the camera Be sure to set at this position to prevent a...

Страница 11: ...des and the manual focus mode ONE SHOT Normal set position The lens stops moving once focus has been obtained As long as the shutter button is kept pressed halfway the original focus and exposure remain locked This mode is useful when you want your subject to be off center The shutter releases only after AF completion SERVO The lens continues to rotate refocusing every time the focusing distance c...

Страница 12: ...or The display will be held on for approximately eight seconds so you can remove your finger To clear this status within eight seconds press the shooting mode selector 2 Turn the electronic input dial to set either S or C in the display panel 4 Setting the Shooting Mode To set the shooting mode press the shooting mode selector while turning the electronic input dial until the desired mode appears ...

Страница 13: ...eeper tone to warn you We recommend using a tripod or flash The camera selects the ideal program line according to the characteristics of the lens in use i e the maximum or minimum aperture and lens focal length This is referred to as Intelligent Program AK For further information on the program line please see pp 79 and 80 This program AE mode has the same characteristics as the one selected when...

Страница 14: ... or aperture value appears after pressing the shutter button halfway to meter the subject For example when you need a fast shutter speed suddenly to freeze a fast moving subject while shooting in the program AE mode turn the electronic input dial to set a fast shutter speed such as 1 500 second Once the shutter button is pressed halfway you can remove your finger because the display will be held o...

Страница 15: ...ffects SETTING 1 While pressing the shooting mode selector turn the electronic input dial until TV appears in the display panel 2 Remove your finger from the shooting mode selector At this point the initial shutter speed setting is always 125 1 125 see 3 Turn the electronic input dial until the desired shutter speed appears Shutter speed display 4000 3000 2000 1 500 1000 750 500 350 250 180 125 90...

Страница 16: ...d is an important factor see p 36 SETTING 1 While pressing the shooting mode selector turn the electronic input dial until Av appears in the display panel 2 Remove your finger from the shooting mode selector At this point the initial aperture setting is always 5 6 f 5 6 3 Turn the electronic input dial until the desired aperture value appears When the automatically set shutter speed is too slow to...

Страница 17: ...atically calculated value e g shutter priority AK or the one set manually e g aperture priority AK As you look through the viewfinder with the button pushed in you can see the range of sharpness i e the depth of field It is impossible to check depth of field when the main Twitch is set at the green mark To check the depth of field 2 Press the shutter button halfway and note the aperture value Find...

Страница 18: ... until DEPTH appears in the display panel 2 Compose the picture first 3 Focus the subject in either the ONE SHOT or SERVO mode 4 Center the AF frame over the first point in the foreground see illus A 5 Press the shutter button halfway to focus the A point and remove your finger from the shutter button when the AF in focus indicator lights up The display after the first A point is focused 6 Focus t...

Страница 19: ... speed of 2000 and the lens minimum aperture start blinking use an ND filter If it is impossible to get the distance range in focus the lens minimum aperture value will start blinking Exposure however will still be correct and you will get the best results under the existing shooting conditions see helpful hints on p 41 Helpful Hints 1 Move back from the subject and follow steps 2 through 7 again ...

Страница 20: ... AE cannot be used in flash photography Press the shooting mode selector to clear the depth of field AE while operating 5 Manual Override PURPOSE This creative mode allows you to control exposure by setting both the shutter speed and aperture SETTING 1 While pressing the shooting mode selector turn the electronic input dial until M appears in the display panel 2 Remove your finger from the shootin...

Страница 21: ...ial metering area is approximately 6 5 of the picture area The AE lock mechanism automatically works in the partial metering mode AE lock The original exposure value remains locked as long as the shutter button is pressed halfway so even if you recompose the picture correct exposure on the main subject will not be affected by changes in fighting conditions 1 Put the main subject in the center and ...

Страница 22: ...ncreasing exposure while means decreasing exposure Exposure compensation can be used regardless of the metering or shooting mode except when the main switch is set to the full auto position O 1 Press the exposure compensation button and 0 0 appears in the display panel 2 While pressing the exposure compensation button turn the electronic input dial to the desired exposure compensation value 3 Remo...

Страница 23: ...ng value If you set 1 0 in the display panel for example the camera automatically makes three continuous exposures in sequence of 1 0 step of underexposure correct exposure according to the camera s meter and 1 0 step of overexposure Then the auto exposure bracketing status automatically clears Notes 1 Three continuous exposures are automatically made regardless of the film winding mode 2 The orig...

Страница 24: ...n value to 1 5 The result will be three continuous exposures in sequence of 0 5 1 5 and 2 5 2 With the Technical Back E auto exposure bracketing can be done up to nine exposures in 1 4 step increments 8 Multiple Exposures EOS 620 Only The EOS 620 s provision for multiple exposures allows you to take two or more exposures on the same frame for a creative effect Preset multiple exposures up to nine ...

Страница 25: ...xposure Compensation It is necessary to correct the exposure depending on the situation because the same frame is exposed several times Use the exposure compensation function referring to pp 46 47 Notes 1 The preceding table is a general guideline The actual amount of exposure compensation varies according to the situation Your technique will benefit greatly from practice 2 It is not advisable to ...

Страница 26: ...te subject at the same distance from the camera as your main subject and then recompose the picture A 2 Hold the camera vertically and focus the subject using auto focus then recompose the picture C 3 Manually focus the subject following the steps on the next page ...

Страница 27: ...g the matte surface The subject is in focus when the image is not fuzzy Other Shooting The self timer allows you to delay shutter release for ten seconds To set 1 Put the camera on a table tripod or other flat surface 2 Set the main switch to either A or 3 Open the switch cover and press the blue film winding mode selector see p 26 4 Turn the electronic input dial until mark appears in the display...

Страница 28: ...r pad 1 Use the Canon Speedlites 420e and 300 as fill in flash in outdoor settings as well as for normal flash when shooting at night or in a dimly lit room These units feature a built in AF auxiliary light function for dark situations so you can perform AF flash photography Fill in flash This technique utilizes a flash unit as an auxiliary light to prevent subject underexposure In backlit situati...

Страница 29: ...ization before use due to their flash duration Use a Canon Speedlite with this camera Using a flash usually with more than two contacts or flash accessory of another manufacturer may cause the camera to work improperly or even damage the camera itself When a large studio type flash or general cable connection type flash is used with this camera the Canon Hot Shoe Adapter is required to connect the...

Страница 30: ...d film Accessories Speedlites 420EZ 300EZ These are high performance electronic flash units featuring A Advanced TTL automatic flash output control which respond to a wide range of illumination from dark surroundings to bright fill in flash They have a built in auto internal zoom mechanism in the flash head which automatically adjusts the flash coverage angle to use flash energy more effectively I...

Страница 31: ...n lens selection is identifying a clear idea of the kind of subjects you want to photograph For example a short telephoto is indispensable for a portrait while a wide angle and a telephoto are necessary for landscape photography Most people however want enough flexibility to take shots of the family travel scenery sports events and other subjects That s why Canon s lens system offers various types...

Страница 32: ... 9999 As the name Technical suggests the Technical Back E not only imprints the data and arbitrary comments up to 30 digits on film but memorizes shooting data such as shutter speed aperture value lens focal length and film speed When the Technical Back E is connected to a personal computer through the Interface Unit TB it is also possible to command the camera from a computer etc The Interface Un...

Страница 33: ...p condition at all times We recommend cleaning your camera periodically Cleaning tools blower brush lens cleaning fluid lens cleaning tissue silicone treated cloth 1 To clean the lens surface and the viewfinder eyepiece Blow off dust with the blower brush and gently wipe the lens surface with a lens cleaning tissue slightly moistened with lens cleaner 2 To clean the reflecting mirror and the focus...

Страница 34: ...een a camera malfunction and the camera needs repair Take the camera to the nearest Canon Service Facility 3 Lithium Battery Pack 1 This camera uses one six volt lithium battery pack 2CR5 Try to make a habit of checking the battery at the following times After loading a new battery After prolonged storage If the shutter will not release Shooting in low temperatures Before shooting important events...

Страница 35: ...ke this Normally the panel displays only the information required at the time 1 Battery check 2 Depth of field AE 3 ISO film speed 4 Shutter speed 5 Metered manual exposure level 6 Program AE 7 Manual 8 ISO indicator 9 AF mode 10 One shot AF 11 Servo AF 12 Manual focusing 13 Aperture value 14 Exposure compensation value 15 Shutter priority AE 16 Aperture priority AE 17 Depth of field AE 18 Exposur...

Страница 36: ...ck 28 Frame counter 29 Sell timer countdown 30 Bulb exposure time 31 Auto exposure bracketing value 32 Auto exposure bracketing 33 Multiple exposures 34 Number of multiple exposures 2 Viewfinder Information Display The bright and easy to read viewfinder displays only necessary information outside the field of view The diagram here shows all the information at the same time for explanation ...

Страница 37: ...anon s Standard Test Method 4 Evaluative Metering Characteristics As shown below the evaluative metering system automatically measures light in six different zones analyzing lighting conditions subject pattern and subject size while putting an emphasis on the main subject The metering system automatically switches to the partial metering mode when the partial metering button is pressed ...

Страница 38: ... Intelligent Program AK which chooses the best shutter speed aperture combinations taking the lens focal length into account When the automatically set shutter speed becomes O to 0 5 steps below 1 focal length of the lens in use the camera shake warning sounds The shutter speed of 1 focal length of the lens is generally said to be the limit for hand held shooting ...

Страница 39: ...cal plane shutter and built in motor drive Format 24x36mm Usable Lenses Canon EF lenses full aperture metering only Standard Lens EF 50 mm f 1 8 Lens Mount Canon EF Mount electronic signal transfer system Viewfinder Fixed eye level pentaprism Gives 94 vertical and horizontal coverage of actual picture area and 0 8X ...

Страница 40: ...3 Intelligent Program AE 4 Program Shift Function EOS 620 only 5 Depth of Field AE EOS 650 only 6 Manual 7 Flash AE A TTL program flash AE and TTL program flash AE with specified Canon Speedlites Camera shake Warning Operates for program AE aperture priority AE and the EOS 650 s depth of field AE modes When automatically set shutter speed falls 0 to 0 5 steps below 1 focal length of the lens in us...

Страница 41: ...nd Film Rewind Automatic using the built in miniature motor Starts when the film end is reached and then stops with 24 exp film approx 10 sees with the EOS 650 and approx 7 sees with the EOS 620 Mid roll rewind performed by pressing the film rewind button Flash Contact Coupled directly to the camera by X sync contact on the accessory shoe Automatic Flash using the Speedlite 420el 300EZ with the ca...

Страница 42: ...f the FCC Rules If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off use the equipment in another location If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission ...

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