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III  Selecting the Shooting Mode

This section describes the camera’s various
shooting modes and provides guidelines on
how to select the appropriate mode for differ-
ent subjects.

• First make sure the camera's main

swich is set to “

A

” or “

”

A

L

v

A

v

M T
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00. Part.3 RS (E) (P.48~64)  27-01-2003  11:57  Page 48

Summary of Contents for EOS-1

Page 1: ...E English Edition INSTRUCTIONS 00 Part 0 RS E P 01 12 27 01 2003 11 51 Page 1...

Page 2: ...oting speed up to 6 frames sec with Power Drive Booster E1 4 Choice of five metering patterns including 16 zone evaluative cen ter weighted average 9 partial 3 5 spot metering linked to each focusing...

Page 3: ...uch as a trip or wedding be sure to test the camera to make sure it is operating correctly The EOS 1 N will give optimum performance together with exclusively designed Canon EF lenses flash and other...

Page 4: ...y an 00 Part 0 RS E P 01 12 27 01 2003 11 51 Page 4 Exposure Compensation 79 3 Using Non dedicated Flash Equipment 80 Combined Use of Custom Functions F 5 and F 11 92 Program Line Characteristics 108...

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Page 6: ...ust away using a commercially available bulb type blower Avoid directly touching any of these surfaces Do not wipe the camera body or lens with any type of cleaner containing organic solvents When fur...

Page 7: ...se in case of out of warranty term Liquid crystal may also respond relatively slowly in temperatures below 32 F 0 C It may also darken in temperatures of around 140 F 60 C The LCD panel will return wh...

Page 8: ...on the battery package Always keep batteries out of the reach of children Lithium battery performance deteriorates slightly in temperatures below 0 C 32 F Keep the camera and especially a spare batte...

Page 9: ...Depth of Field Preview Button page 74 Grip Screw page 14 Electronic Contacts Tripod Socket Booster Coupler Cover Battery Release Lever page 14 Electronic Contacts Focusing Screen Lens Lock Pin Strap F...

Page 10: ...Dial AE Lock Button page 40 Focusing Point Selector page 29 Remote Control Socket cover page 61 Palm Door Main Dial Exposure Compensation Button page 44 LCD Panel Illumination Button page 74 LCD Pane...

Page 11: ...played simultaneously for explanation only The LCD panel never actually appears like this Focusing Points ISO Indicator Exposure Compensation Value Index AF Mode Indicator One shot AF AI Servo AF Film...

Page 12: ...arge Completion Indicator Exposure Compensation Indicator Flash Exposure Compensation Indicator In focus Indicator Correct Exposure Indicator Exposure Step Indicator 1 stop 1 3 stop Overexposure Indic...

Page 13: ...s sary to set up the camera before use as well as the basic operation of the camera Attaching the Strap Thread the ends of the strap through the strap fixtures as shown Pull firmly on the strap to mak...

Page 14: ...minals align with the terminals in the battery compartment The battery label should be facing toward you and the terminals should be on the bottom after the battery is installed 4 After placing the ba...

Page 15: ...alm door and press the battery check button 3 The battery check indicator is displayed in the LCD panel The battery level is indicated as follows Fig 1 Battery power sufficient Fig 2 Have a new spare...

Page 16: ...gs as described below A L RS A L The power is off and the cam era does not operate Set the main switch to this position when not using the camera Setting the switch to pre vents unintentional power dr...

Page 17: ...the following procedure AF ISO MODE ONE SHOT 1 Set the main switch to A 2 Open the palm door and press the film winding mode selector 3 Turn the main dial to the left or right until the desired setti...

Page 18: ...set to M During autofocusing do not touch the rotating part of the lens 4 Remove the front lens cap Removing the Lens To remove the lens press the lens release button and turn counterclock wise When t...

Page 19: ...eyecup frame 2 While pressing in on the sides slide the eyecup frame up to remove 3 Look into the viewfinder and turn the dioptric adjustment dial in either direction until the five focusing points o...

Page 20: ...e viewfinder in One shot AF mode The autofocus system uses five focusing points The focusing point does not light up in automatic focus point selec tion mode when the AF mode is set to AI Servo The in...

Page 21: ...s 1 Hold the camera with your right hand and the lens with your left hand firmly so that they do not move when you take the picture 2 Gently press the shutter button from the halfway position to the f...

Page 22: ...e AF mode selector and metering mode selector The ISO indicator and the currently set film speed are displayed in the LCD panel v X b N J o O B PLEASE REMOVE THIS SHEET BEFORE USING CAMERA PRIERE D EN...

Page 23: ...with the flat end facing up and the bottom end entering the camera first 4 Carefully pull the film tip across until it reaches the orange mark Hold down the film cartridge while aligning the film to p...

Page 24: ...frame counter shows and the film load check symbol is displayed in the LCD panel If the film transport wind rewind blinks the film is not loaded correctly and the shutter will not release when the shu...

Page 25: ...m Removing Film in Mid Roll To rewind the film in mid roll press the film rewind button The film immediately starts rewinding Custom function settings let you modify the camera s basic functions to ma...

Page 26: ...ts then press the shut ter button halfway to focus it When the subject is focused the AF frame used for focusing temporarily lights red and the in focus indicator lights up in the viewfinder in One sh...

Page 27: ...n shift the program to change the set shutter speed and aperture value combination while main taining the same exposure After pressing the shutter button halfway turn the main dial until the desired s...

Page 28: ...ve focusing points allowing you to keep the scene composed as desired while concentrating on the subject Also a rich selection of exposure options lets you select the metering mode appro priate for th...

Page 29: ...wfinder and the focusing point indicator is dis played in the LCD panel All five focusing points light up in the viewfinder and LCD panel when the camera is set for automatic focusing point selection...

Page 30: ...or after six seconds elapse The selected focusing point lights red in the viewfinder and is also displayed in the LCD panel Custom Function Refer to pages 88 89 Refer to pages 90 91 This function lets...

Page 31: ...ess the shutter button halfway to focus the subject 2 Keeping the shutter pressed halfway recompose the picture as desired 3 Press the shutter button completely to take the picture The exposure settin...

Page 32: ...red AF mode appears in the LCD panel 2 Release the AF mode selector One Shot AF Use this mode with stationary subjects The shutter will not release if the sub ject is not in focus preventing out of fo...

Page 33: ...and lights red in the viewfinder In automatic focusing point selection mode cover the subject with the center focusing point for initial focusing After that even if the subject moves to a different f...

Page 34: ...aving generally horizontal patterns only when using the center focusing point when using lenses with maximum aperture smaller than f 2 8 f Subjects having generally vertical pat terns only when using...

Page 35: ...n the case of f use the center focusing point which has a horizontal sensor focus the subject then recompose the picture using the focus lock function 4 Set the lens focus mode switch to M and manuall...

Page 36: ...n focus indicator in the viewfinder light when the subject is in focus Full time Manual Focusing with USM Ultrasonic Motor Lenses USM lenses are equipped with a full time manual focusing function that...

Page 37: ...etermines the exposure Whether outdoors indoors at the sea or in the mountains there is an infi nite number of lighting conditions and subject types Select the metering mode best suited for each subje...

Page 38: ...mode evaluative metering is based on the central focus ing point When the subject is lit by strong backlight ing or a narrow beam of light such as a spotlight we recommend using partial metering or f...

Page 39: ...ith the Power Drive Booster E1 the exposure value deter mined for the first frame is also used for the second and consecutive exposures This function lets you select spot meter ing linked to the focus...

Page 40: ...e exposure values are displayed in the viewfinder and LCD panel 2 Press the AE lock button lights in the viewfinder to indi cate that the AE lock is set When you release the AE lock button the meterin...

Page 41: ...the exposure reading is automatically locked when autofocusing is completed after pressing the shutter button halfway When using One shot AF together with Fine Spot or Partial metering exposure setti...

Page 42: ...stop increments Using the Quick Control Dial 1 Set the quick control dial switch to 2 Focus the subject and confirm the exposure 3 Turn the quick control dial to set the desired exposure compensation...

Page 43: ...h to to pre vent accidental alteration of the setting To cancel the exposure compensation operate the quick control dial to return the exposure level indicator to the zero position 1 Indicates correct...

Page 44: ...the desired expo sure compensation amount 3 Take the picture The set exposure compensation amount is not canceled even if the main switch is set to P ONE SHOT ONE SHOT 3 2 1 1 2 3 P 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 I...

Page 45: ...y effective when using slide film which produces noticeably different results with even small exposure vari ations The shooting sequence can be changed to correct metered exposure under exposure overe...

Page 46: ...ram shows the case when setting a bracketing amount of 1 1 3 stops 3 When you press the shutter halfway and then remove your finger the bracketing amount is displayed by the viewfinder s exposure leve...

Page 47: ...s held completely pressed in continuous exposure mode three frames are exposed in sequence but the viewfinder s metering level indi cator is not active Film winding auto matically stops after three fr...

Page 48: ...escribes the camera s various shooting modes and provides guidelines on how to select the appropriate mode for differ ent subjects First make sure the camera s main swich is set to A or A L v Av MT DE...

Page 49: ...and corresponding aperture value are displayed in the viewfinder and LCD panel 1 Shutter priority AE Tv In this mode you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture according...

Page 50: ...imum aperture of the lens blinks in the display the image will be overexposed Turn the main dial to a faster shutter speed so the aperture dis play stops blinking 50 Shutter priority AE Tv 5 After con...

Page 51: ...400 320 250 200 160 125 100 80 60 50 40 30 25 20 15 13 10 8 6 5 4 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 8 1 1 3 1 6 2 2 5 3 2 4 5 6 8 10 13 15 20 25 30 In addition to 1 3 stop increments shutter speeds can also be input...

Page 52: ...in the LCD panel 2 Release the shooting mode selec tor 3 Turn the main dial until the desired aperture value appears in the viewfinder or LCD panel 4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus the subj...

Page 53: ...ain dial to set a smaller aperture larger aperture number so the shutter speed stops blinking 53 Aperture priority AE Av 5 After confirming the shutter speed press the shutter button completely to tak...

Page 54: ...0 9 0 10 11 13 14 16 18 20 22 25 29 32 36 40 45 51 57 64 72 81 91 In addition to 1 3 stop increments aper ture values can also be input in 1 stop or 1 2 stop increments In these cases available apertu...

Page 55: ...the shutter speed to achieve the correct exposure The near and far points can be designated using the selected focusing point in manual focusing point selection mode or using the center point in auto...

Page 56: ...on 5 Place the same focusing point on the farthest point you want in focus point 2 then press the shutter but ton halfway again When the in focus indicator and light up in the viewfinder remove your f...

Page 57: ...tter button the display changes to and the aperture value The exposure is determined immedi ately before the shutter is released 7 Press the shutter button completely to take the picture Using Automat...

Page 58: ...ancels any previously set data Flash cannot be used effectively in depth of field AE mode Use of flash will provide the same result as using flash in Program AE mode When using a lens equipped with a...

Page 59: ...ting mode selector turn the main dial to the left or right until M appears in the LCD panel 2 Release the shooting mode selec tor 3 Set the quick control dial switch to 4 Turn the main dial to the des...

Page 60: ...speeds and aperture values can also be input in 1 stop or 1 2 stop increments This function lets you set the aperture value using the focusing point select but ton in combination with the main dial T...

Page 61: ...es of night scenes and fireworks displays 2 Release the shooting mode selec tor 3 Set the quick control dial switch to AF ISO MODE ONE SHOT 1 While pressing the shooting mode selector turn the main di...

Page 62: ...bars This camera s bulb exposure operation is designed to consume very little power realiz ing virtually no drain on the battery LCD panel illumination is turned off during bulb exposure operation Bu...

Page 63: ...ctor and metering mode selector flash exposure compensation button at the same time appears in the LCD panel and appears in the frame counter This number indicates the number of preset multiple exposu...

Page 64: ...exposures in the display to 1 To cancel multiple exposure mode in mid operation repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the frame counter to a blank display When taking multiple exposures on a single frame you sh...

Page 65: ...i ous camera settings such as the film speed and film winding and rewinding modes allow ing you to precisely configure the camera for specific shooting situations First make sure the camera s main swi...

Page 66: ...de selector and metering mode selector are pressed simultaneously ISO and the current ly set film speed are displayed in the LCD panel 2 Release the AF mode selector and metering mode selector flash e...

Page 67: ...long as the shutter button is held pressed Attaching the optional Power Drive Booster E1 provides the following two contin uous exposure modes Continuous Exposure Pictures are taken continuously at a...

Page 68: ...speed winding open the palm door and press the button and button simultaneously or when you replace the film or battery When the camera automatically switches to reduced speed winding check the batte...

Page 69: ...he film at high speed and winds the film leader completely into the cartridge Using custom functions F 1 and F 2 however you can change the camera s film rewinding operation as described below Custom...

Page 70: ...e timer function keeps the film winding mode indicator displayed in the LCD panel for six seconds 2 Turn the main dial to the left or right until the desired self timer mode appears in the LCD panel 1...

Page 71: ...to Using the Eyepiece Shutter To prevent metering errors caused by light entering the eyepiece when pressing the shutter button with your eye away from the viewfinder close the eyepiece shutter befor...

Page 72: ...s heard when you remove your finger from the shutter button while the self timer is operating but no picture is actually taken 72 5 Locking the Mirror Up Setting custom function F 12 refer to pages 90...

Page 73: ...the subject 2 Set the lens focus mode switch to M 3 Read the focus distance from the distance scale window In this example the distance from the camera to the subject is 3 m 10 ft 4 Manually align th...

Page 74: ...ions To illuminate the LCD panel press the panel illumination button The panel will remain illuminated for approximately 6 sec onds To turn off the illumination before 6 seconds elapse press the panel...

Page 75: ...the camera s func tions are set as shown below When custom function F 8 is set for center weighted average metering instead of evalua tive metering and the metering mode is set to partial metering or...

Page 76: ...mpensation of just the flash exposure is possible from the camera side Operation of the built in three zone center right left automatic flash sensor corresponds to the five focus ing points increasing...

Page 77: ...h Output Reduction Control When using a dedicated speedlite to take a photo of a subject lit by sky light type illumination the camera automatically reduces the flash unit s light output so as not to...

Page 78: ...rol dial to set the desired compensation amount The flash exposure compensation amount is displayed in the LCD panel s exposure compensation dis play In the LCD display the side indi cates overexposur...

Page 79: ...Command Back E1 does not have a quick control dial When using this command back set the flash exposure compensation by turning the main dial while simultaneously pressing the metering mode selector fl...

Page 80: ...contact and synchronizes at all shutter speeds up to 1 250 sec TTL automatic flash control is not possible Flash units can be connected to both the PC terminal and accessory shoe for multiple flash s...

Page 81: ...Custom Functions Custom function control is provided to let you customize the camera s functions according to your personal preferences and shooting style 00 Part 6 RS E P 81 105 27 01 2003 12 39 Pag...

Page 82: ...in dial to the left or right until the desired custom function number is displayed in the LCD panel 4 Press the custom function button until the number corresponding to the desired setting for the sel...

Page 83: ...m functions Nos 2 14 are displayed in sequence to the right of the 3 position You can check the custom function set ting status at any time by pressing the custom function button to activate the statu...

Page 84: ...ter rewinding Film speed setting AF operation method Affected Function 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2...

Page 85: ...ations Reference Page No This function is useful for situations in which silence is required for exam ple in a quiet theater or at a pro golf tournament where the sudden noise of a camera s rewind wou...

Page 86: ...sation and AEB Manual focusing with the electronic manual focusing ring F 5 F 6 F 7 Focus 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 F 4 Exposure Focus Custom Function No Affected Functio...

Page 87: ...tion works only with lenses equipped with an electronic manual focus ing ring Custom Function Chart 60 42 45 51 54 60 78 36 Operation Useful Situations Reference Page No 2 For sports photography using...

Page 88: ...F 9 F 10 Focus 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 F 8 Exposure Custom Function No Affected Function LCD Panel Display Setti...

Page 89: ...hotog rapher with a predictable metering pat tern for determining exposure This is useful for experienced photographers who have over many years developed an ability to accurately determine expo sure...

Page 90: ...rror operation Beeping on off F 13 Exposure F 14 Flash operation 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 Custom Fu...

Page 91: ...60 72 102 39 77 Operation Useful Situations Reference Page No 0 1 This option makes it possible to match the EOS 1 N s button opera tions to the photographer s existing camera EOS 1 or EOS 5 A2 A2E 2...

Page 92: ...ontrol dial or 2 Set by focusing point selector and main dial Shutter speed Set by main dial Aperture value Set by focusing point selector and main dial Aperture value Set by main dial Shutter speed 1...

Page 93: ...of the two battery types is installed Also the Handstrap E1 optional can be attached to improve holding stability Battery Pack BP E1 is compatible with both the EOS 1 N and the EOS 1 Nomenclature Loa...

Page 94: ...e batteries into the battery magazine as shown in the diagram 5 Insert the battery magazine into the Battery Pack BP E1 The release button automatically holds the battery magazine in place 6 Reattach...

Page 95: ...l 1 2CR5 Camera is powered from the 2CR5 lithium battery stored in the grip 2 LR6 Camera is powered from the AA size alkaline manganese or Ni Cd batteries housed in the bat tery magazine Do not change...

Page 96: ...size lithium batteries can be used with Power Drive Booster E1 models that are marked with the AE lock button indication Nomenclature Additional Information for the EOS 1 N HS Model Loading Batteries...

Page 97: ...peed Continuous Exposure Pictures are taken continuously at a rate of up to approx 6 frames per second as long as the shutter button is held pressed 3 Maximum Continuous Shooting Speed in Different AF...

Page 98: ...utofocus operation without taking any pictures will reduce the overall shooting capacity 98 Additional Information for the EOS 1 N HS Model Power source Temperature Shooting capacity by battery type r...

Page 99: ...achment knob to loosen then pull the assembly downward to remove from the cam era For EOS 1 N HS users attach the booster coupler cover supplied with the GR E1 to the camera s booster coupler 3 Attach...

Page 100: ...ring the exposure This brings the fol lowing advantages While looking through the viewfinder you can see the image at the moment of exposure While looking through the viewfinder you can confirm whethe...

Page 101: ...ip and the corre sponding shutter button and AE lock button turn on the ON OFF switch Nomenclature ON OFF switch Grip Vertical grip shutter button Handstrap eyelet Tripod socket Battery magazine handl...

Page 102: ...cannot be set 2 When the shutter button is pressed halfway the aperture will stop down immediately after focusing is achieved 3 The shutter release time lag will be 0 006 sec 3 Custom functions Other...

Page 103: ...service life in terms of film rolls Figures are based on Canon tests using new batteries an EF 50mm f 1 4 lens and 24 exposure film Figures in parentheses indicate the number of 36 expo sure rolls Fi...

Page 104: ...ror Guide No x 0 8 Subject distance Aperture setting When the Canon Speedlite 480EG is used for automatic flash photography increase the normal aperture setting by 2 3 stop or decrease the 480EG s ISO...

Page 105: ...eved Do not use Command Back E1 if you want a high continuous shooting speed Using Command Back E1 while in the RS mode will give a maximum continuous shooting speed of only 1 frame sec even without a...

Page 106: ...nd rewind is blinking in the LCD panel A roll of rewound film is still in the camera The film rewind completion is blinking in the LCD panel Set the main switch to A or Replace the battery with a new...

Page 107: ...Replace it with a new bat tery Set custom function F 1 to 0 or 2 Replace the battery with a new one If the indi cator goes out the camera will operate normally Remove the battery from the camera and r...

Page 108: ...0 21 22 23 32 22 16 11 8 5 6 4 2 8 2 1 4 1 0 30 15 8 4 2 1 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 f No SHUTTER SPEED For EOS 1 N mounted with an EF 50mm f 1 4 USM lens Program Line Characteris...

Page 109: ...d with adjustment range of 3 1 dpt eyepoint 20 mm Focusing Screen Interchangeable 8 types available standard screen Ec CII Interchangeable 8 screens by a Canon Service Center Type Ec R installed as st...

Page 110: ...prox 3 5 of the picture area at each AF frame position and center weighted average metering Shooting Modes 1 Shutter priority AE 1 3 stop increments 2 Aperture priority AE 1 3 stop increments 3 Depth...

Page 111: ...tem TTL CT SIR Secondary Image Registration phase detection type using Cross type multi BASIS Base Stored Image Sensor Focus completion indicated by LED lamp and audible beep Lamp blinks at 8 Hz when...

Page 112: ...e lag In the RS mode the exposure starts 0 006 sec after the shutter button is pressed down fully Self timer Electronically controlled with 2 or 10 second delay selectable operation indicated by blink...

Page 113: ...Rewind noise Normal mode 59 dB Silent mode 48 dB High speed film rewind Approx 5 sec for 24 expo sure film and 8 sec for 36 exposure film Silent film rewind for 24 ex and 36 ex films Approx 13 sec and...

Page 114: ...s attached the lithium battery is removed and power is supplied from the booster s power source eight AA size alkaline man ganese batteries or AA size Ni Cd batteries or AA size lithium batteries or N...

Page 115: ...refer to page 15 Power source related Focus related ISO Check the set film speed refer to page 22 Take pictures in rapid sequence refer to page 67 A L Rewind the film in mid roll refer to page 25 Sel...

Page 116: ...er to page 36 Select the shooting mode refer to page 48 Select the metering mode refer to page 37 Compensate the exposure refer to page 42 44 0 P AF ISO MODE U L TR AS O U M MODE AF ISO AF M 22 22 50m...

Page 117: ...fer to page 63 Use automatic exposure bracket ing refer to page 45 Compensate the flash exposure refer to page 78 Use the self timer refer to page 70 DRIVE CLEAR CF AEB U L TR AS O U M DRIVE CLEAR CF...

Page 118: ...r to page 75 DRIVE CLEAR CF AEB Set a custom function refer to page 82 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 Check the current custom function settings refer to page 83 Reset all custom functions at once refer to page 75 DRI...

Page 119: ...erates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarant...

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