Canon EOS-1V HS User manual

CT1-1223-002 CCANON INC. 2000 PRINTED IN JAPAN
1000Ni3.0
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English Edition
INSTRUCTIONS
This Instructions booklet is current as of February 2000. For information on using the
camera with system accessories introduced after this date, contact your nearest Canon
Service Center.
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Memo
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS-1V is a high-performance autofocus single-lens reflex camera
equipped with high-precision Area AF.
Photograph a wide variety of subjects under almost any condition. Let the
camera do everything automatically or take full control. In any case,
operation is simple with the electronic dials.
Before taking pictures, read this instruction booklet and familiarize yourself
with your new camera.
Read “Handling Precautions” on page 6 to prevent camera malfunction and
damage.
Keep this instruction booklet handy for easy reference.
■Symbols
The Caution symbol alerts you to actions to prevent picture-taking
problems.
The Note symbol gives additional information for basic camera
operation.
The Light bulb symbol offers helpful tips for operating your camera
or taking pictures.
■Precautions
•Before using the camera for an important event, be sure to take test
shots to make sure the camera operates properly.
•EOS cameras have a lens mount for dedicated operation
(autofocusing, exposure control, etc.) with EF lenses. Using a non-EF
lens with an EOS camera may result in improper camera or lens
operation.
Note that the warranty does not cover any camera malfunction or
damage occurring with the use of non-Canon accessories.
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Contents
1
3
5
2
4
Handling Precautions ................................................................6
Nomenclature............................................................................8
Conventions Used in this Instruction Booklet..........................12
Before You Start ..............................................................13
Basic Operation.......................................................................14
Installing the Battery and Checking the Battery Level.............19
Mounting and Detaching a Lens..............................................21
Dioptric Adjustment .................................................................22
Film ID Imprinting ....................................................................22
Loading and Unloading Film....................................................25
Quick Start With Program AE .........................................29
Holding the Camera ................................................................32
Using Autofocus (AF)......................................................33
AF Mode Selection..................................................................34
Area AF Ellipse and Focusing Points......................................37
Focusing Point Selection.........................................................38
Focusing Point Registration and Switching.............................42
Focusing Point Activation Area ...............................................44
Focusing an Off-Center Subject..............................................45
When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)...............................47
Metering Modes ...............................................................49
Selecting a Metering Mode......................................................50
Metering Modes.......................................................................51
Shooting Modes ....................................................................55
Shutter Speed-Priority AE .................................................56
Aperture-Priority AE .........................................................58
Depth-of-field AE............................................................61
Manual Exposure ...............................................................65
Setting Exposure Compensation.............................................67
Autoexposure Bracketing ........................................................69
AE Lock...................................................................................71
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Contents
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6
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3
4
5
6
7
8
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Setting the Film Speed Manually.............................................73
Multiple Exposures............................................................74
Bulb Exposures .......................................................................76
Single-Frame and Continuous Shooting .................................77
Self-timer Operation ................................................................79
Depth-of-field Preview.............................................................80
Mirror Lockup ..........................................................................81
LCD Panel Illumination............................................................82
Using B/W Infrared Film ..........................................................82
Flash Photography ..........................................................83
Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX...............................84
Using Other EOS-Dedicated Speedlites .................................93
Using Non-Canon Flash Units.................................................94
Custom Functions ...........................................................95
Selecting and Setting a Custom Functions .............................96
Canceling a Custom Function .................................................97
Custom Function Settings .......................................................98
Personal Functions................................................................111
Custom Function Group ........................................................112
Recording the Shooting Data ................................................114
For EOS-1V HS Users....................................................115
Reference Section .........................................................119
Basic Photography Terms.....................................................120
Troubleshooting Guide..........................................................122
Exposure Warning List ..........................................................124
Program Line.........................................................................125
Shutter Speed and Aperture Readouts .................................126
Interchanging the Focusing Screen.......................................127
Major Accessories.................................................................129
Major Specifications ..............................................................134
Index......................................................................................138
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Handling Precautions
Camera Care and Storage
(1) The camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to
physical shock.
(2) This camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If the
camera gets really wet, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service
Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has
been exposed to salty air, wipe with a well-wrung damp cloth.
(3) Do not leave the camera in places prone to excessive heat such as in
a car on a sunny day. Excessive heat can cause the camera to
malfunction.
(4) The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to
disassemble the camera.
(5) Use only a blower brush to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder
eyepiece, focusing screen, film compartment, and mirror. Do not use
an organic solvent-containing cleaner to clean the camera body or
lens. For stubborn dirt, consult your nearest Canon Service Center.
(6) The shutter curtains are extremely thin. Use only a blower to clean. Be
careful not to blow air too forcefully on the shutter curtains. The shutter
curtains can be easily deformed or damaged. Also, when loading and
unloading film, be careful not to touch the shutter curtains.
(7) Do not touch the electrical contacts with your fingers. Otherwise
corrosion may develop on the contacts, resulting in improper camera
operation.
(8) If the camera is not to be used for an extended period, remove the
battery. Store the camera in a well-ventilated, cool, dry place. During
the storage period, release the shutter a few times once in a while.
(9) Avoid storing the camera in a laboratory, cabinet, etc., where corrosive
chemicals are present.
(10) If the camera has not been used for an extended period or if the
camera is to be used for an important event, check the operation of all
the camera controls or take it to your nearest Canon Service Center.
(11) After detaching the lens from the camera, put on the lens caps or put
down the lens with the rear end up to avoid scratching the lens surface
and electrical contacts.
(12) Even when the Main Switch is set to < >, a small amount of power
is still supplied to the camera's LCD panel. However, this does not
affect the number of film rolls which can be taken with the battery.
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Handling Precautions
LCD Displays
In time, the camera's LCD panel display and the LCD display in the
viewfinder may fade and become difficult to read. If this happens, have it
replaced (at cost) by a Canon Service Center.
At low temperatures, the LCD display response may become slower. And
at 60˚C or higher temperatures, the display may blacken. In either case,
the display will return to normal at room temperature.
Lithium Batteries
(1) The camera operates on one 2CR5 lithium battery. Check the battery
level in the following cases (→page 20):
• After replacing the batteries.
• After not using the camera for an extended period.
• The shutter stops working.
• The camera is being used in a low-temperature environment.
• You will be shooting an important event.
(2) Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery contacts to remove any
fingerprints and smudges. This is to prevent faulty connections and
corrosion.
(3) Never disassemble or recharge the battery. Also, never store a battery
in high-temperature places or short circuit the battery contacts or toss a
battery into a fire.
(4) Although the battery works well even at low temperatures, battery
performance may decline slightly at freezing temperatures. In such a
case, keep a spare battery warm in a pocket, etc., and use and warm
the batteries alternately.
How Low Battery Levels Affect Camera Operation
Even when blinks or not on the LCD panel, a proper exposure will be
obtained as long as the shutter releases. However, when the battery
becomes exhausted, film advance and auto rewind may not work and
may blink on the LCD panel. After the battery is replaced with a new one,
the film advance will resume. Also, pressing the rewind button will resume
the film rewind operation.
Lens Electrical Contacts
After detaching the lens from the camera, put on the
lens caps or put down the lens with the rear end up
to avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical
contacts.
Contacts
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Nomenclature
•Reference page numbers are indicated in parentheses.
•In the text, camera controls are indicated by their respective icons.
Focusing screen (→p.127) Lens mount
Lens mount index (→p.21)
Lens lock pin
Lens release button (→p.21)
Camera back
lock release
button (→p.25)
Camera back
lever (→p.25)
Remote control/Data
transfer terminal
(N3 type)
PC terminal (→p.94)
Power Drive Booster
coupling pin
Reflex mirror (→p.81)
Self-timer lamp (→p.79)
Shutter button (→p.14)
Depth-of-field preview
button (→p.80)
Grip (Battery
chamber) (→p.19)
Grip screw
(→p.19)
Tripod socket
Electrical contacts (→p.7)
Power Drive Booster coupler (cover)
Eyecup (→p.22)
Battery cover
Grip
Battery contacts
Electrical contacts
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Nomenclature
Flash-sync contacts Eyepiece shutter lever (→p.80)
<>LCD panel illumination
button (→p.82)
LCD panel (→p.10)
<>Exposure
compensation button /
Aperture button (→p.67/65)
<>FE lock button /
Multi-spot metering button
(→p.87/53)
<>Main Dial
(→p.15)
Strap eyelet
(→p.13)
Side door
<>Focusing
point selector
(→p.38)
<>AE lock
button (→p.71)
<>Custom
Function set
button (→p.96)
Side Door Buttons
<>Multi-
Function button
(→p.23, 112)
<>Multiple
exposure
button (→p.74)
<>Clear button
(→p.18, 97)
Hot shoe
<>Shooting
mode button (→p.30)
<>Metering
mode button / < >
Flash exposure
compensation button
(→p.50 / 89)
<>AF mode
button (→p.34)
<>Film
advance mode
button (→p.77)
<>AEB button
(→p.69)
<>ISO film
speed button
(→p.73)
<>Film
plane mark
Film window
Dioptric adjustment knob
(→p.22)
<>Main switch (→p.14)
Eyepiece
<>Midroll rewind button (→p.28)
<>Quick Control Dial switch (→p.17)
<>Quick Control Dial (→p.17)
<>Assist button (→p.42)
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Nomenclature
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•The LCD panel has color-coded display boxes which contain icons or indications of
related camera settings.
•Asterisked items are related to the EOS LINK SOFTWARE ES-E1 (sold separately).
LCD Panel
Aperture setting ( ~ )
DEP points ( , )
AEB amount ( ~ )
Focusing point selection mode (, , )
Custom Function setting ( ~ )
Custom Function group ( ~ )
ISO film speed stops ( ~ )
Date* ( ~ )
User-settable No. (Film ID) ( ~ )
Personal Function setting* ( , )
Shutter speed ( ~ )
Bulb ( )
Bulb exposure time ( ~ )
Depth-of-field AE ( )
Focusing point selection mode ( , )
ISO film speed ( ~ )
Custom Function No. ( ~ )
FE lock indicator ( )
Date* ( ~ )
Film ID ( ~ )
Remaining data-recordable rolls* ( ~ )
Personal Function ( ) ( ~ )*
Data transfer mode* ( )
Multiple exposures
AEB
ISO icon
AF mode
One-Shot AF
AI Servo AF
Film advance mode
Single-frame
Continuous
Low-speed continuous
High-speed continuous
Ultra-high speed continuous
Self-timer
(10 sec., 2 sec.)
Exposure level scale
Exposure amount
AEB amount
Flash exposure compensation amount
Film transport indicator
Custom Function setting indicator
Remaining data-recordable rolls* (5-roll units)
Shooting mode
: Program AE
: Manual exposure mode
:
Shutter speed-priority AE mode
: Depth-of-field AE mode
:
Aperture-priority AE mode
Month*
Battery level icon
ID icon
PF icon
Data transfer icon*
Metering mode
Evaluative metering
Partial metering
Spot metering
Center-weighted averaging metering
Film-loaded indicator
Flash exposure compensation
Frame countdown icon
Frame counter ( ~ )
Bulb exposure time indicator ( ~ ) (hours)
Multiple exposures ( ~ )
Self-timer countdown ( ~ )
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Nomenclature
On pages 10 and 11, the LCD panel and viewfinder are shown with all the icons and
indications displayed. The items actually displayed differ depending on the camera
settings.
Viewfinder Information
Area AF ellipse
Spot metering
circle
Laser-matte
screen
Manual exposure icon
AE lock indicator
Flash-ready indicator
FE lock underexposure warning
High-speed sync indicator (FP flash)
Shutter speed display ( ~ )
Bulb ( )
Depth-of-field AE ( )
Focusing point selection mode ( , )
FE lock display ( )
Aperture display ( ~ )
DEP points ( , )
Focusing point selection mode ( , , )
Exposure compensation icon
Flash exposure compensation icon
Correct exposure index
Overexposure indicator
Flash overexposure
indicator
Exposure level indicator
Flash exposure level
indicator
Underexposure indicator
Flash underexposure
indicator
Exposure level
increments
: 1 stop
: 1/3 stop
Focusing points
Exposure level
indicator
Frame
counter
In-focus indicator
Frame
countdown
icon
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Conventions Used in this Instruction Booklet
•In this booklet, the < > icon indicates the Main Dial, < > is the
Quick Control Dial, < > is the main switch, and < > is the Quick
Control Dial switch.
•All the operations described in this booklet
assume that the < > switch is already set to
<>. Before proceeding with any operation,
first turn the < > switch to < > or < >.
•For < > dial operations, make sure the < >
switch is set to < >.
•This symbol is used to indicate that there is a
related Custom Function.
For details, see “Custom Functions” on page 95.
•The camera control icons and markings used in this booklet
correspond to the actual icons and markings found on the camera.
See "Nomenclature" on page 8. Reference page numbers are also
stated in parentheses (→p.■)
•In this instruction booklet, a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens is used
for explaining the procedures.
•The procedures are based on the assumption that the Custom
Functions are set to the default settings.
•( ) indicates that the function described remains in effect for 6 sec.
after the shutter button is released.
•( ) indicates that the function described remains in effect for 16
sec. after the shutter button is released.
16
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C.Fn
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1
This chapter explains a few preliminary
steps and basic operations of the EOS-
1V which you should know before you
start taking pictures. If you will be using
the camera for the first time, read this
chapter first.
If you are familiar with the basic
operations of EOS cameras and want to
start using the camera right away, see
“Quick Start with Program AE” on page
29.
Before You Start
Attaching the Strap
Pass the end of the strap through the
camera's strap eyelet and the strap's
clasp on the under side. Pull the strap to
make sure it does not slip out of the
clasp.
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Basic Operation
Main Switch
Shutter Button
<>:The camera does not operate. Set to
this position when not using the
camera.
The camera operates only after the < > switch is turned on.
This switch has three settings:
You can press the shutter button halfway or all the way.
Hold the camera steadily and press the shutter button slowly without any
jerking movement. The difference between halfway and complete pressing
of the shutter button is explained below. Beginners should practice
pressing the shutter button halfway and completely before loading any film.
<>:To turn on the camera, set to this
position.
<>:This is the same as < > except
that it also enables the beeper to
sound in the following cases:
•Focus is achieved in One-Shot AF
mode.
•Focus is achieved with manual
focus.
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Basic Operation
Using the Electronic Dials
Halfway pressing
When the shutter button is pressed
halfway, autofocusing (AF) is activated
to focus the subject. Autoexposure
(AE) metering is also turned on to set
the correct shutter speed and aperture
which are displayed in the viewfinder
and on the LCD panel for ( ).
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Complete pressing
This releases the shutter and takes
the picture. After the frame is
exposed, the camera advances the
film automatically.
There are three ways to use the < > dial:
1. Press and hold down a button and then turn the < > dial while looking
at the LCD panel. When the button is released, you can take a picture.
1Hold down a button... 2then turn the < >.
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2. After pressing a button, turn the < > dial.
When a button is pressed, its function remains active for 6 or 16
seconds. You then look at the LCD panel and turn the < > dial during
this time. After the function turns off or when you press the shutter button
halfway again, the camera will be ready to take a picture.
Buttons which turn on for 6 or 16 seconds are indicated in this instruction
booklet with the following icons:
():The button's function remains active for 6 seconds after the
button is released.
():The button's function remains active for 16 seconds after the
button is released.
16
6
3. Just turn the < > dial.
While looking at the LCD panel, you can set the shutter speed, aperture,
or another setting.
1After a button is pressed...
2turn the < >.
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There are three ways to use the < >:
1. While holding down a button, turn the < > dial.
2. After pressing and releasing a button, turn the < > dial.
3. Just turn the < > dial.
Look at the LCD panel to confirm the setting.
To restore the button's function or to ready the camera for picture taking,
turn the < > dial.
The < > is used to set the following:
1. Real-time exposure compensation
2. Aperture
3. Flash exposure compensation
4. Focusing point selection
The < > dial functions only when the < > switch is set to < >.
<>:Set to this position to disable the
<>.
<>:Set to this position to enable the
<>.
With the EOS-1V, you can set the shooting mode, metering mode, and
other settings as you wish. You can also use Custom Functions (→p.95) to
customize camera controls and functions according to your preferences.
These preferences can be reset to the default settings with the following
procedure.
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Basic Operation
Reverting to the Default Settings
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Basic Operation
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1
2
Open the side door and press the
<>button.
This will reset the camera to the
default settings shown in the table
below.
Open the side door, press the
<>button, then press the
<>button.
Resetting the camera to the default settings
Resetting all Custom Functions except C.Fn-0 (→p.98) to the
default settings
When the camera is reset, the shooting mode will be set automatically to < >
Program AE (→p.29).
Shooting mode
AF mode
Metering mode
Film advance mode
Focusing point selection
Multiple exposures
Exposure compensation
Flash exposure compensation
AE lock
FE lock
AEB
Custom Functions
Focusing point registration
<>Program AE
One-Shot AF
Evaluative
Single
Automatic
Canceled
0
0
Canceled
Canceled
Canceled
Settings retained
Center focusing point
“C.Fn” is the abbreviation for “Custom
Function.”
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Installing the Battery and Checking the Battery Level
1
2
1Remove the grip.
•Use a coin to turn and loosen the grip
screw as shown by the arrow in the
figure. Slide off the grip downward.
2Open the cover.
3Install the battery.
•Install the battery so that the battery
contacts are on the right and bottom.
Then close the cover.
4Reattach the grip.
•Reattach the grip to the camera, then
turn the grip screw to tighten
securely.
The battery is housed in the camera grip. Remove the grip to install one
2CR5 lithium battery.
•For the EOS-1V HS, see page 115.
Installing the Battery
Lithium batteries may not be available in certain areas. Carry a spare battery
when going on a trip or when you will use many rolls of film.
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Installing the Battery and Checking the Battery Level
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Checking the Battery Level
Turn the < > to < >.
The battery level will be checked
automatically and the LCD panel will
then display one of the following
battery level icons:
: Battery level OK.
: Keep spare battery handy.
: Battery will soon be exhausted.
: Replace with new battery.
(→p.7)
Check the battery level after replacing the batteries or before using the camera.
Battery Life (No. of Rolls)
•The table shows the number of 24-exposure rolls
based on Canon’s tests with a new battery and an
EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens. Figures in parentheses
are the number of 36-exposure rolls.
•Information on battery life with Power Drive
Booster PB-E2 or E1 and Battery Pack BP-E1 is
provided in the respective instruction booklet.
•If the < > is set to < > and nothing is displayed on the LCD panel, the
battery may have been installed incorrectly. Take out the battery and install
correctly. Then check the battery level again.
•Since actual shooting conditions may differ, the actual number of rolls may be
less than the figures in the table.
•Pressing the shutter button halfway for prolonged periods or frequent
autofocusing without taking any pictures will lower the number of rolls that can
be taken.
•When the camera is not to be used, set the < > to < >. This will prevent
accidental battery drainage if the shutter button is held down inadvertently.
•The battery level is indicated each time the < > is turned on. To check the
current battery level, turn on the < > again.
Temperature Rolls
At 20˚C 75 (50)
At –20˚C 18 (12)
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