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 .

B. Main Switch
The main switch has three positions:
L - Off position. Be sure to
set here after
shooting
to prevent accidental shutter
release and minimize battery drain.
A - Standard operating position. No audible
signals sound.
•
,.- Same as A, but with audible in-focus
signal.
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C. Lens Attachment
1) Remove the body and rear lens caps by turn-
ing them counterclockwise.
2) Align the lens' red dot to the red dot on the
camera.
3) With the camera facing you, turn the lens
clockwise until
it stops and locks with a click.
4) Remove the front lens cap.

Lens Information
For automatic focusing, slide the lens' focus
mode switch to "AF". Set to
"M" for manual
operation.
-To remove the lens, press the lens release but-
ton and turn counterclockwise.
-The electronic contacts must be clean for
proper contact.
Do nottouch these contacts.
-Do not set the lens on its rear end without
the lens cap attached to prevent damage
to the electronic contacts.
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D. Dioptric Adjustment
Adjust the eye sight correction to suit your
preference. This also allows near or far-sighted
users to take pictures without wearing glasses.
1) Press on the center oftheeyecup frame and
push
up from the bottom to remove.
2) Look into the viewfinder and turn the diop-
tric adjustment dial in either direction until the
AF frame appearssharp. Be sure to hold the
camerafirmly.This adjustment may be easi-
er
if the camera is mounted on a tripod.
-The adjustment range is from - 3 dptto +1
dpt (diopter). For adjustment exceeding th is
range, use a Dioptric Adjustment Lens op-
tionally available. See
p. 66.
-You can check the entire field of view with
your eye at maximum 0.8 inch/20 mm a
way-
from the viewfinder.

1) Open the palm door and press the white
mode clear button, marked "CLEAR".
2) Center the AF frame" [ ] .. over the main
subject.
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Correct Exposure Index
2) Press the shutter button halfway and auto-
matic focus
(AF) starts. When correct focus
is obtained, the green AF symbol lights up
in the viewfinder.
-Do not touch the front
of the lens during
focusing.
-When
AF is impossible, the green AF sym-
bol starts blinking and the shutter
will not
release. (See p. 43).
-AF operation is also possible with the
AE
lock button when using Custom Function
Control #
4. (See p. 54).
-
AF can be done with the Canon Circular
Polarizing Filter PL-C.
-If you need the shutter button height or
release stroke adjusted, please contact the
nearest Canon service facility.

F. Display Panel Information
When the white mode clear button inside the
palm door
is pressed, all controls are cleared
and
reset to the following conditions at right
which appear
in the display panel.
See p. 70 for
an explanation of the entire
display panel.
Display Panel illumination
Press the display panel illumination button
marked above to turn
on the light for approxi-
mately six seconds.
To turn it off within six se-
conds, press the button again.
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G)Program shooting mode, see p. 34
®Aperture value (appears when the shutter
button
is pressed halfway, may vary
according to the shooting condition)
@Shutter speed (appears when the shutter
button
is pressed halfway, may vary
according to the shooting condition)
@One shot
AF mode, see p. 24 .
@Single frame
film winding mode, see p. 22 .
®Exposure compensation value,
see p. 46
evEvaluative metering mode,
see p. 28 .
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G. Film Load
1) Open the back cover by pressing the back
cover lock button
in and sliding the latch
down.
• Before loading the first roll of film, remove
the plastic insert.
• Never touch the shutter curtain. Its precisi on
design makes~t sensitive to pressure. When
loading the film, be careful that the film tip
does not touch the shutter curtai
n.
2) Insertthe flat end of the cartridge into the top
of the film chamber. The film cartridge sym-
bol "
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3) Be especially careful that the film tip is
aligned with the orange mark. (Illus. A)
elf the film tip extends past the orange
mark, the film will tear or create un-
necessary malfunction
and damage to
your camera. (Illus.
B)
4) Make sure t he fi lm lies flat and close the back
cover.
Th efilm will automatically advance to
the fir
st u sa bl e frame and "1" appears in th e
frame counter.
eDuring film advance, the film transport bars
move from left to right at the bottom of the dis-
play panel to confirm correct film load.
elf the bars blink, fi lm has not been loaded
properly and the shutter will not release.
Reload the film.
eFilm becomes soft and tears easily in high
humidity. Keep
it stored in its canister until
loading.
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Pilm Speed Setting
The film speed for DX-coded film is automati-
cally
set according to the code on the cartridge
from
ISO 25-5000. The film speed will appear
in the display panel whi le the film advances to
the first usable frame.
Fornon OX-coded film, set the film speed from
6-6400 by pressing both the AF mode and
metering buttons while turning the main dial until
the desired speed appears.
To override the OX-cOde setting, please set Cus-
tom Function #3 on p. 56. This will cancel the
automatic setting for manual input.
• When using non-OX film cartridges, the
previously set
fi lm speed blinks in the dis-
play panel to warn that the correct fi
lm
speed may not have been set. This warn-
ing stops after the two buttons marked "
AF "
and "METERING" on top of the camera
have been pressed. If you want to change
the
ISO setting, turn the main dial while
pressing these buttons.