Canon EOS-1D, Instructions Manual

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Changing the Focusing Screen
You can change the camera’s focusing screen to better suit the subject or shooting situation.
You must also set C.Fn-00 so that the standard setting for obtaining a correct exposure
matches the focusing screen.
On the menu, select “Custom Function
(C.Fn).”
•
Press the < > button.
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While pressing the < > button, turn the < >
dial to select < >.
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While pressing the < > button, turn the < >
dial to select “ Custom Function (C.Fn)” Then let go
of the <
> button.
1
Select C.Fn-00.
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While pressing the < > button, turn the < >
dial to select “00.” Then let go of the < >
button.
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While pressing the < > button, turn the < >
dial to select the desired setting. Then let go of the
<
> button.
2
Check the message.
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If it is OK, hold down the < > button and turn
the < > dial to select “OK.” Then let go of the
< > button.
3
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If you do not replace the focusing screen that came with the camera, you need
not change C.Fn-00-1 factory setting.
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To change the focusing screen, refer to the instructions that came with the
focusing screen.
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The Ec-A, Ec-B, Ec-I, and Ec-L focusing screens have a prism at the center. A
correct exposure reading cannot be obtained with evaluative metering or spot
metering based on the center area where there is a prism. Use centerweighted
average metering or off-center spot metering with these focusing screens.
C.Fn-00 cannot be in any Custom Function group to be registered.
Focusing Screen Type
New Laser-matte Screen
Laser-matte Screen
Designation
Ec-N, Ec-R
Ec-series (A, B, C, CII, CIII, D, H, I, L)
C.Fn-00 Setting
0
1
N
L