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Simple Picture Taking
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Fully Automatic Picture Taking
● The focus and exposure are locked when AF focusing is complete.
● The camera automatically focuses on the focusing point that is on the subject
closest to the camera.
● You can set the beep that indicates the subject is in focus or the beep that
indicates the self-timer is operating to On or Off. (→37, 120)
● If anything blocks the flash so that it cannot pop up automatically, the error code
“” (→137) appears on the LCD panel. When this occurs, set the Main
Switch to 〈OFF〉 and then set it to 〈ON〉 again.
● For precautions and information about using the built-in flash, see “Flash
Photography” (→90).
● If the CF card becomes full, the CF Full message “ ” appears on the LCD
panel and in the viewfinder, and the camera will not take any more pictures.
Replace the CF card with another CF card that has capacity available.
● When the in-focus indicator 〈●〉 is blinking, the camera will not take pictures.
(→63, 139)
● To take pictures in an area where flash photography is prohibited or using indoor
lighting, the
〈〉
(Program) (→72) mode setting is recommended
.
● When taking flash pictures of people at night or in dark interiors, we recommend
using “Red-eye reduction” (→93).
Automatic Built-in Flash
In the Easy Shooting zone (other than 〈〉and 〈〉), the flash pops up automatically and
fires in low-light conditions or backlit daylight conditions. Press the flash back down when you
are finished using it.
AF-Assist Light
● In dark locations, pressing the shutter button
down halfway causes the AF-assist light emitter
to light. The AF-assist light helps the AF function
focus the shot.
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The effective range of the AF-assist light in focusing is approximately 3.8 m/12.5 ft.
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When using an EX-series Speedlite for the EOS camera (sold separately), the AF-
assist light built into the camera or the flash operates, depending on shooting
conditions.
