Canon EOS 500QD - Manual (Page 2)

Thank you for selecting this Canon product.
It is important to read these instructions carefully before using
your camera. The instructions consist of the following four sec­
tions:
I. PREPARATIONS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
An explanation of the preparations you should carry out
before beginning to take photographs.
II. TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
An explanation of the basic ways of taking photographs
III. TAKING DIFFERENT KINDS OF SHOTS
An explanation of different ways of taking photographs using
the camera’s various functions.
IV. OTHER INFORMATION AND NOTES ON
ACCESSORIES
An explanation of the basic needs for photography and an
introduction to some of the accessories that are available.
After reading the instructions on how to use your camera, you will
find the information in this section useful to refer back to once you
begin using the camera,
Main Features
1. TTlis (s the lightest and most compact single lens reflex
(SLR) camera In the EOS range (as ot September 1993).
Z. A wide autofocuB frame. allo¥iinti free ct>mpoe№on of ^ovr
photographs.
3. A simple dial operation which aliowa you lo take pho-
toSfspha exactly aa you aee them In the Imag^ zone.
4. Silent mechanlsme enaurlng guiei operation,
• Your new EOS camera can be used with any Canon EF lens
These instructions include an explanation of how to attach EF
lenses
• The symbol in this instruction book indicates useful hints
when using the camera. TheAsymbol indicates situations
where care should be taken to avoid possible problems
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This camera will give optimum performance together with spe­
cially designed Canon EF lenses, flash units and other Canon
brand accessories It is possible that the use of incompatible
lenses or other accessories may result in unsatisfactory perfor­
mance or damage to your camera We therefore suggest the
use of Canon EF lenses and accessories. Damage to your
Canon camera as a result of malfunction or improper connec­
tions caused by the use of incompatible products may void its
warranty
I. PREPARATIONS
FOR TAKING
PHOTOGRAPHS
II. TAKING
PHOTOGRAPHS
III. TAKING
DIFFERENT
KINDS OF
SHOTS
IV. OTHER
INFORMATION