Canon EOS-1 User manual

Table of Contents

Nomenclature

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3 & 78 M. Difficult Subjects for Autofocus

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Introduction

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4 N. Exposure Compensation

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Precautions

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6 O. Auto Exposure Bracketing . . . .

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P. Multiple Exposure

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PREPARATIONS

Custom Function Control

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Battery Load and Check

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8 Special Film Usage

Main Switch

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Shooting with Infrared Film

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Lens Attachment .

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Dedicated

Flash

Photography

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D. Dioptric Adjustment

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E. Focusing

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.15 OTHER INFORMATION

F. Display Panel Information

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17 S. Reference .

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G. Film Load

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18 T. Camera Care

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Film Speed Setting .

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20 U. Accessories

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Film Rewind

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V. Appendix

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Film

Winding Mode . . . .

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22 Viewfinder Information . . . .

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.69

Self-Timer

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24 Display

Panel

Information

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Setting the AF Mode

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26 Program Line Characteristics

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K. Setting the Metering Mode

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28 Battery Shooting Capacity . . . .

Lock Photography .

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30 Comparisons between

Mode and

Film

Winding Mode

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ESSENTIAL. OPERATIONS W. Specifications . .

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Setting the Shooting Mode

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Lens

Mount

Mirror

Shutter

Button

Self-timer

Indicator

/0"'.++

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chamber

Depth

-of-Field

Preview

Button

Gri

Screw

Electronic

Contacts

Tripod

Socket

Motor

Drive Coupler Cover

Lens

Attachment

Mark

(Red

Screer

Lens Lock Pir

Stra Fixture

Back Cover

Lock

Buttor

Back Cover Late!

Terminal (Cover

Lens Release

Motor

Drive

Introduction

Thank

you

for

selecting a

Canon

autofocus

SLR

camera.

With the distinction of being Canon's top of the

line AF

SLR

, the

EOS-1

represents the sum to-

tal of considerable efforts to design a camera

that meets the requirements of the most de-

manding professional photographers. These

people know exactly what their needs are and

will appreciate the detail and design consider-

ations that have been incorporated

the

EOS-1

There are three main points

the design of the

EOS

-1 to which particular attention has been

paid:

To allow the photog"rapher complete concen-

tration on picture composition.

2. To support photographer's freedom of

choice by allowing complete control of bas-

ic camera operations.

3. To provide the necessary, performance for

today's expanded shooting opportunities.

Using new technology, the

EOS-1

has the

fastest, most responsive AF

the

EOS

series,

a more comprehensive metering system, Pre-

dictive Focusing for moving subjects, and

en-

hanced reliablity to handle difficult shooting

conditions. Custom Function Control gives you

the freedom to set certain functions to your

preference.

There

afull line of

lenses, Speedlites, and

important accessories such

the Power Drive

Booster

and Command Back

which meet

the requirements for a variety of shooting tasks.

Attention

For a thorough understanding

the

EOS

please read this instruction book carefully.

While

reading these instructions, unfold the front

and back flaps for easy reference to the

camera's parts.

-The camera

shown with a 28-70 mm lens

attached.

-Before loading the first roll

film, remove the

plastic sheet on the inside

the back cover.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Canon

EOS-1

will give optimum perfor-

mance together with specially designed Can-

EOS

lenses and other Canon brand

accessories.

possible that the use of

in-

compatible lenses or other accessories may

result in unsatisfactory performance or

damageto your Canon

EOS-1.

We therefore

suggest the use of Canon

EOS

lenses and

accessories. Damage to your Canon

EOS-1

a result of malfunction or improper con-

nections caused by the use of incompatible

products may void

its

warranty.

Precautions

The Canon E05-1 has been designed for in-

creased resistance to moisture. However, this

camera

not waterproof and must there-

fore behandled with reasonable care. Keep

the camera out of salt spray and protect it

from excessive moisture. If used at the

beach, clean

thoroughly afterward with a

dry cloth. If dropped in water, contact an

authorized Canon service facility.

Do not attempt to disassemble the camera

yourself. Always take it to an authorized

Canon service facility for repair.

Remove the battery if you

not expect to

use the camera for about three weeks or

longer.

When storing the camera, wrap it

a clean,

soft cloth and place

a cool, dry, dust-free

place. Be sure to keep the camera out of

direct sunlight, and away from "hot spots"

such as the trunk or rear window shelf of a

car. Avoid places where moth balls are used

and

excessive humidity, use a desiccant.

Carefully checkthe camera's operation after

prolonged storage.

The battery may explode or cause burns

disassembled, recharged, shorted, exposed

to high temperatures, or disposed in fi

Film passing through X-ray examinations at

airports may be exposed and

ined even

when loaded

the camera. Request a hand-

checked inspection to avoid damage.

Aerosol spray dust removers are not recom-

mended for the shutter curtain.

Condensation is a problem when bringing

cold equipment into a warm room.

the

au-

tofocus optics cloud over, accuracy may be

seriously affected. Before entering a warm

room, put equipment in a plastic bag

con-

densation forms on the outsi

of the bag.

PREPA

~Tl0tJI

A. Battery Load and Check

The camera operates on a 6-volt, 2CR5 lithium

battery.

Remove the grip by turning its screw on the

bottom of the camera with a coin or view-

finder cover. This screwcannot be removed

from the grip.

Load the battery upside down with the label

facing you.

Replace the grip securely.

-When the Power Drive Booster

attached,

the 2CR5

replaced by the Booster's battery

magazine. See the Booster's instructions for

details.

-See

62 for other important battery infor-

mation.

Battery Check

Set

the main switch to "

or "

...

Open the palm door and press the battery

check button.

Battery power

indicated by the number of

bars that appear at the bottom of the display

panel. For battery shooting capacity, see p.

73.

D I

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-Three

bars--:-

Battery power sufficient

-Two

bars-

Have a spare handy

D I

,1..--

-.-._-

-One bar (blinking)- Replace battery

D I

-be

(no

bar)-

Replace battery

-Blinking

- 'Replace battery

old;

reload

new.

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