700si: Other Features/Names of Parts

When you switch Eye-Start "ON", the AF and AE functions as soon as you bring the camera to your eye. This adds extra speed to the camer's response time.In Focus Priority mode the shutter will not release until the main subject is in focus. In Release Priority the shutter will release even when not in focus, this allows the maximum frame rate to be achieved as long as the shutter-release button is pressed.
The 700si lets you store a selection of foten used camera settings in memory for instant recall when you need them. Once you've made a setting, you can record it in memeory by moving the Memory Switch to the "Enter" setting. Just press the "M" Memeory Recall button to recall the setting you want.Very useful for photographers who wear glasses, the long eye-relief finder allows full viewing if the viewfinder up to 22.7 mm from its protective glass.
Pressing this button cancels all manual adjustments and resets the camera to full auto position. With Program-Reset, you won't have to miss a photo chance. You can activate High speed Rewind mode by pressing the Rewind Button whilst the film is being rewound. Rewind takes only 8 seconds for 24 exposures.

Body Data Panel

  1. Film Speed Mark
  2. Selectable Setting Pointers
  3. Shutter-Speed/Film Speeds/Card Name/Local Focus-Area Display
  4. Compensation Indicator
  5. Aperture/Exposure Compensation/Flash Compensation/Card Setting Display
  6. Flash Compensation Reminder
  7. Exposure Compensation Reminder
  8. Exposure Bracketing Indicator
  9. Card Indicator
  10. Frame Counter
  11. Film Transport Signal
  12. Film Cartrige Mark
  1. Double Exposure Indicator
  2. Drive-Mode Indicators
  3. Exposure Mode Indicators
  4. Self Timer Indicator
  5. Release Priority Indicator
  6. Wide/Local Focus Indicator
  7. Manual Focus Indicator
  8. Metering Mode Indicator
  9. High Speed Flash Sync Indicator
  10. Flash On Indicator
  11. Flash Mode Indicators
  12. Battery Condition Indicator

  1. Front Control Dial
  2. Shutter-Release Button
  3. AF Illuminator/Self Timer Light
  4. Built In Flash
  5. Flash Control Button
  6. Exposure-Compensation Button
  7. Lens release Button
  8. Back Cover Release
  9. Focus Mode Button
  10. Depth of Field Preview Button
  11. Grip Sensor

  1. Main Switch
  2. Long Eye Relief Viewfinder
  3. Eyepiece Cup
  4. Spot Button
  5. Rear Control Dial
  6. Card Door
  7. Self Timer/Drive Mode Button
  8. Flash Mode Button
  9. Metering Mode Button
  10. Card Eject Slide
  11. ISO Button
  12. Card Adjust Button
  13. Remote Control Terminal
  14. AF Button
  15. Eye-Start Switch
  16. Eyepiece sensor
  17. Rewind Button
  18. Film Window

  1. Exposure Mode Button
  2. Program Reset Button
  3. Card On/Off Button
  4. Body Data Panel
  5. Accessory Show
  6. Memory Switch Release
  7. Memeory Recall Button
  8. Memory Switch
  9. Strap Eyelet

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Last updated 15 January 1997

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