Canon EOS-1 User manual

Table of Contents
Nomenclature ...... . .. . . .. . ... 3 & 78 M. Difficult Subjects for Autofocus
.. .. .. 43
Introduction
.... . .. . ..... . . .. . ..... 4 N. Exposure Compensation
.... . . .. .. .46
Precautions ... . ....... . . . ..... .. ... 6 O. Auto Exposure Bracketing . . . .
..... 49
P. Multiple Exposure
... . ... . . . . ... . . 51
PREPARATIONS
Q. Custom Function Control ... . .. . ... 54
A. Battery Load and Check .......... 8 Special Film Usage
B. Main Switch .... . .. .... ..... .. .. 11
Shooting with Infrared Film .... .. . . . 57
C. Lens Attachment . .... . .... . .... . .12
R. Dedicated Flash Photography ..... .58
D. Dioptric Adjustment
.. . .......... .. 14
E. Focusing
.. ....... .. .. ... . .. ... .15 OTHER INFORMATION
F. Display Panel Information ... . .. .. .. 17 S. Reference . .. ....... ...... .. . . . .62
G. Film Load
.... . ..... . ... . . ...... 18 T. Camera Care ........... .. ...... 64
Film Speed Setting .
... . ...... . . .. 20 U. Accessories
...... . ... ..... .. .. .. 65
H. Film Rewind ........ .... . . ...... 21
V. Appendix .......... .... ......... 69
I. Film Winding Mode . . . . ....... . ... 22 Viewfinder Information . . . .
... ..... .69
Self-Timer
.. ..................... 24 Display Panel Information .......... 70
J. Setting the AF Mode ........ . .. ... 26 Program Line Characteristics ........ 71
K. Setting the Metering Mode ......... 28 Battery Shooting Capacity . . . .
.. . .. . 73
AE Lock Photography . ..... .... .. 30 Comparisons between AF Mode and
Film Winding Mode .. . ..... . ...... 74
ESSENTIAL. OPERATIONS W. Specifications . .
.. . . .... ..... .. . . 75
L. Setting the Shooting Mode ......... 33
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Lens Mount
Mirror
Shutter Button
Self-timer Indicator
G
/0"'.++ ..... chamber
Depth -of-Field
Preview
Button
Gri Screw
Electronic Contacts
Tripod Socket
Motor Drive Coupler Cover
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Lens Attachment Mark (Red
Screer
Lens Lock Pir
Stra Fixture
Back Cover
Lock Buttor
Back Cover Late!
PC 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
in the
EOS-1 .
There are three main points
in the design of the
EOS -1 to which particular attention has been
paid:
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1. 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
in 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
is afull line of EF lenses, Speedlites, and
important accessories such
as the Power Drive
Booster
E1 and Command Back E1 which meet
the requirements for a variety of shooting tasks.

Attention
For a thorough understanding of the EOS - 1,
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
is shown with a 28-70 mm lens
attached.
-Before loading the first roll
of film, remove the
plastic sheet on the inside
of the back cover.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Canon EOS-1 will give optimum perfor-
mance together with specially designed Can-
on
EOS EF lenses and other Canon brand
accessories.
It is 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
as a result of malfunction or improper con-
nections caused by the use of incompatible
products may void
its warranty.
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Precautions
1) The Canon E05-1 has been designed for in-
creased resistance to moisture. However, this
camera
is 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
it thoroughly afterward with a
dry cloth. If dropped in water, contact an
authorized Canon service facility.
2) Do not attempt to disassemble the camera
yourself. Always take it to an authorized
Canon service facility for repair.
3) Remove the battery if you do not expect to
use the camera for about three weeks or
longer.
4) When storing the camera, wrap it in a clean,
soft cloth and place
in 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
in excessive humidity, use a desiccant.
5) Carefully checkthe camera's operation after
prolonged storage.
6) The battery may explode or cause burns if
disassembled, recharged, shorted, exposed
to high temperatures, or disposed in fi
re .
7) Film passing through X-ray examinations at
airports may be exposed and
ru ined even
when loaded
in the camera. Request a hand-
checked inspection to avoid damage.
8) Aerosol spray dust removers are not recom-
mended for the shutter curtain.
9) Condensation is a problem when bringing
cold equipment into a warm room.
If the au-
tofocus optics cloud over, accuracy may be
seriously affected. Before entering a warm
room, put equipment in a plastic bag
so con-
densation forms on the outsi
de of the bag.

PREPA ~Tl0tJI

A. Battery Load and Check
The camera operates on a 6-volt, 2CR5 lithium
battery.
1) 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.
2) Load the battery upside down with the label
facing you.
3) Replace the grip securely.
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-When the Power Drive Booster E1 is attached,
the 2CR5
is replaced by the Booster's battery
magazine. See the Booster's instructions for
details.
-See
p. 62 for other important battery infor-
mation.

Battery Check
1) Set the main switch to " A" or " ... ".
2) Open the palm door and press the battery
check button.
Battery power
is indicated by the number of
bars that appear at the bottom of the display
panel. For battery shooting capacity, see p.
73.
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-Three bars--:- Battery power sufficient
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-Two bars- Have a spare handy
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-One bar (blinking)- Replace battery
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-be (no bar)- Replace battery
-Blinking be - 'Replace battery if old;
reload if new.
See p. 63 .