Canon EOS-1V HS manual

CT1-1223-002 C CANON INC. 2000 PRINTED IN JAP AN 1000Ni3.0 E E 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 . CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, T okyo 146-8501, Japa[...]

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3 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 t[...]

4 Contents 1 3 5 2 4 Handling Precautions ................................................................6 Nomenclature ............................................................................8 Conventions Used in this Instruction Booklet ..........................12 Before You Start ............................................................[...]

5 Contents 1 7 9 6 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Setting the Film Speed Manually.............................................73 Multiple Exposures ............................................................74 Bulb Exposures .......................................................................76 Single-Frame and Continuous Shooting ..........................[...]

6 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 b[...]

7 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 bla[...]

8 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/[...]

9 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 &l[...]

Nomenclature 10 • 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[...]

11 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 underexposu[...]

12 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 proc[...]

13 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 wit[...]

14 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 [...]

15 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 ( ). 6 Complete pressing This releas[...]

Basic Operation 16 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. B[...]

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[...]

Basic Operation 18 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 sett[...]

19 Installing the Battery and Checking the Battery Level 1 2 1 Remove 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. 2 Open the cover. 3 Install the battery. • Install the battery so that the battery contacts are on the right and bottom. Then close the cover. 4 Reattach[...]

Installing the Battery and Checking the Battery Level 20 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 batter[...]

21 Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens Detaching the Lens 1 Remove the caps. • Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow. 2 Attach the lens. • Align the red dots on the lens and camera and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it snaps in place. Red dots 3 On the lens, set the focus mode switc[...]

22 Dioptric Adjustment Film ID Imprinting By adjusting the diopter to suit your vision (with or without eyeglasses), the viewfinder image will look clearer. The camera’s adjustable dioptric range is –3 to +1 dpt. A film ID No. consisting of a user-settable number (two digits) and a film roll No. (three digits) is imprinted automatically on the [...]

23 1 Press the < > button to set the film ID setting mode. • Each time you press the button, the following icons will be displayed in turn on the left side of the LCD panel. Display the icon. The blinking number is the user- settable No. • After the film advances to frame 1, the user-settable No. will be displayed and it cannot be changed[...]

Film ID Imprinting 24 3 Press the shutter button halfway. The LCD panel will return to the normal display and the user-settable No. will be set. When the film is loaded, the ID icon will be displayed on the LCD • In low temperatures (–10˚C), the liquid crystal used for imprinting the film ID will have a slower response. Therefore, it may take [...]

25 Loading and Unloading Film 1 Open the camera back. • Use your thumb to press the camera back lock release button and slide the camera back lever down as shown by the arrow to open the camera back. • If this is difficult to do with one finger, use one finger to press the lock release button and another finger to slide down the lever. 2 Insert[...]

Loading and Unloading Film 26 3 Pull the edge of the film leader to the orange mark on the camera. • Hold down the film cartridge while pulling out the film leader. • If the edge of the film leader goes beyond the orange mark, rewind some of the film back into the cartridge. 4 Close the camera back. • After checking that the film leader edge [...]

27 Loading and Unloading Film Press the < > and < > buttons simultaneously. The LCD panel will display the icon and the film speed. Setting the Film Speed • If the film is not loaded properly, the film transport indicator < > will blink and the shutter will not work. Reload the film properly. • Infrared film can also be used. [...]

To rewind the film in midroll, follow the procedure below. After the film's last frame is exposed, the camera rewinds the film automatically. Loading and Unloading Film 28 Unloading Film Midroll Rewind 1 Press the < > button. The film will start rewinding. The subsequent operation will then be the same as normal film rewind. 2 Take out t[...]

29 2 For quick and easy picture-taking, use the Program AE mode. This mode sets both the shutter speed and aperture automatically to suit the subject's brightness. Anyone can easily take pictures in this mode. By using the large Area AF ellipse in the viewfinder, it is easy to frame and capture a variety of subjects. Quick Start With Program A[...]

Quick Start with Program AE 30 1 Select < > on the LCD panel. • While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select < >. Then release the < > button. 2 Focus the subject. • Look through the viewfinder and aim the Area AF ellipse over the subject. Then press the shutter button halfway. The focusing point whic[...]

31 Quick Start with Program AE 3 Make sure the exposure setting is not blinking, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture. In the Program AE < > mode, you can freely change the shutter speed and aperture combination (program) set by the camera while retaining the same exposure value. This is called shifting the program. To[...]

To obtain sharp pictures, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake. Horizontal shooting Vertical shooting • Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand, and press your right elbow lightly against your body. • Hold the lens at the bottom with your left hand. • Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder. • [...]

33 3 The Area AF ellipse has 45 focusing points. By selecting the optimum focusing point, autofocusing can be executed while you maintain the desired subject framing. You can also set the AF mode to suit the subject or intended effect. Using Autofocus (AF) First set the < > switch and < > switch to < >. SEC.03 P033-048 (E) 28-01-2[...]

34 AF Mode Selection AF stands for ‘autofocus’. The camera has two AF modes: One-Shot AF for still subjects, and AI Servo AF for moving subjects. (AI is an abbreviation for Artificial Intelligence.) Select the AF mode that suits the subject. 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to AF. 2 Set the AF mode. • While pressing the camera’s < > b[...]

35 AF Mode Selection Pressing the shutter button halfway activates AF operation and achieves focus once. The focusing point which achieves focus flashes briefly and the in-focus indicator ( ● ) in the viewfinder lights at the same time. • With evaluative metering, the exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) will be set when focus is achie[...]

AF Mode Selection 36 While you press the shutter button halfway, the camera focuses continuously. • This AF mode suits moving subjects when the focusing distance keeps changing. • With predictive AF*, the camera can also focus track a subject which steadily approaches or retreats from the camera. • The exposure settings are set immediately be[...]

37 Area AF Ellipse and Focusing Points The Area AF ellipse is the area where the camera can focus the subject. The Area AF ellipse has 45 focusing points, making autofocus possible over a wide area in the viewfinder. You can concentrate on composing the picture without worrying about whether a focusing point is covering the subject. As long as the [...]

38 Focusing Point Selection The focusing point can be selected automatically or manually. •A utomatic Selection From among the 45 focusing points, the camera selects the focusing point automatically to suit the subject. •M a n u al Selection (One of three groups of selectable focusing points can be used) (1) You can select one of the 45 focusin[...]

39 Focusing Point Selection Automatic Selection Manual Selection Press the < > button and turn the < > dial. Turn the dial until the viewfinder display is as shown on the left. You can also turn the < > dial. • While in the manual selection mode, shifting the focusing point beyond the peripheral focusing point will set the autom[...]

Focusing Point Selection 40 (2) Manual selection limited to 11 focusing points Since the selectable focusing points are limited to 11, you can better concentrate on framing the subject. Although you select the focusing point in the same way as with the 45 focusing points, having fewer selectable focusing points makes it faster to select a focusing [...]

41 Focusing Point Selection Selecting the center focusing point • Press the < > button and press the <> button. The center focusing point will be selected. When you select spot metering, it will be linked to the selected focusing point. ( → p.52) The manual selection method can be altered as follows: (1) C.Fn-11-1 gives the < >[...]

42 Focusing Point Registration and Switching By registering the focusing point you often use, you can switch to it instantly. You can register an off-center focusing point which suits your preferred framing or the picture-taking moment. Any of the 45 focusing points can be registered. Only one focusing point can be registered. Registering a Focusin[...]

43 Focusing Point Registration and Switching Normally, you press the < > button and < > button simultaneously to switch to the registered focusing point. However, with C.Fn-18-1/2 ( → p.109), you can just press the < > button to switch to the registered focusing point. See “Setting Custom Functions” on page 96. Switching to [...]

44 Focusing Point Activation Area C.Fn-17 can be set to expand the focusing point's activation area to include more than one active focusing point. ( → p.108) •C .Fn-17-1 Expanding the activation area to 7 points ( → p.108) This larger activation area makes it easier to focus subjects moving irregularly. •C .Fn-17-2 Expanding the activ[...]

45 Focusing an Off-Center Subject To focus a subject not covered by the Area AF ellipse, follow the procedure below. This technique is called focus lock. • Focus lock works only in the One-Shot AF mode. ( → p.35) 1 Aim the focusing point on the subject and press the shutter button halfway to focus. 2 Keep pressing the shutter button halfway and[...]

Focusing an Off-Center Subject 46 AF Sensitivity According to the Lens' Maximum Aperture The EOS-1V's focusing points are all horizontal-line sensitive. However, depending on the maximum aperture of the lens, certain focusing points can achieve higher AF precision. (1) With lenses whose maximum aperture is f/2.8 or larger, the focusing po[...]

47 Focusing an Off-Center Subject When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) (3) With the following Extenders and L-series lenses whose maximum aperture is brighter than f/8, the center focusing point will be sensitive to horizontal lines only. The other focusing points cannot be used for AF. • With Extender EF 1.4x: · EF 400mm f/5.6L USM · EF 500m[...]

When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) 48 Manual Focusing 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to MF (or M on older lenses). • The AF mode indicator on the LCD panel turns off. 2 Focus by turning the lens focusing ring until the subject is in focus in the viewfinder. • Select the desired focusing point and press the shutter button halfway while man[...]

49 4 Evaluative, partial, spot, and centerweighted averaging metering modes are provided. Center spot metering, focusing point-linked spot metering, and multi-spot metering can also be set. Select the metering mode that suits the subject or your photographic intention. Evaluative metering Partial metering Spot metering Centerweighted averaging mete[...]

50 Selecting a Metering Mode 1 While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial until the desired metering mode icon appears. Evaluative Partial Spot Centerweighted averaging 2 Release the < > button. SEC.04 P049-054 (E) 28-01-2003 16:08 Pagina 50[...]

51 Metering Modes Evaluative Metering This is an all-around metering mode suited even for backlit subjects. The viewfinder is divided into 21 metering zones to which all the focusing points are linked for evaluative metering. After detecting the main subject’s size, position, brightness, background, front and back lighting, etc., the camera sets [...]

Metering Modes 52 Centerweighted Averaging Metering The metering is weighted at the center and then averaged for the entire scene. Focusing Point-Linked Spot Metering To make focusing point selection faster, the selectable focusing points can be limited to 11 (C.Fn-13-1) or 9 (C.Fn-13-3). When C.Fn-13-1 or C.Fn- 13-3 has been set, the manually- sel[...]

53 Metering Modes Multi-Spot Metering Multiple spot meter readings can be taken and then averaged automatically. As shown in the sample below, you can take multiple spot meter readings. 1 Set the spot metering mode. ( → p.50) 2 Aim the focusing point over the shadow area and press the < > button. This obtains the first spot meter reading. 3[...]

Metering Modes 54 Exposure level indicator (moving) before the second spot meter reading is taken. • This indicator shows the exposure level relative to the first spot meter reading. Fixed metering mark for the first spot meter reading Exposure level indicator (moving) before the third spot meter reading is taken. • This indicator shows the exp[...]

55 5 You can set the shooting mode that best suits the subject or your objective. You can also easily achieve various photographic effects. : Manual ( → 65) : Shutter speed-priority AE ( → 56) : Depth-of-field AE ( → 61) : Aperture-priority AE ( → 58) bulb ( → 76) Multiple exposures ( → 74) AEB ( → 69) : Film advance ( → 77) : self-[...]

56 Shutter Speed-Priority AE In this mode, you set the desired shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture automatically to suit the subject brightness. A fast shutter speed can freeze motion, and a slow shutter speed can achieve a blurred effect. * Tv is an abbreviation for Time value. With a fast shutter speed With a slow shutter speed 1 While[...]

57 Shutter Speed-Priority AE 3 Press the shutter button halfway and focus the subject. The shutter speed and aperture will be displayed. 4 Take the picture. • As long as the aperture display is not blinking, a correct exposure will be obtained. • If the lens’ maximum aperture (smallest f-number like f/1.4) blinks, it indicates underexposure. [...]

58 Aperture-Priority AE In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the subject brightness. The larger the aperture (smaller f-number) the more blurred the background will become. This effect is suited for portraits. The smaller the aperture (larger f-number), the clearer the focus will be [...]

59 Aperture-Priority AE 2 Turn the < > dial to set the desired aperture. 3 Press the shutter button halfway and focus the subject. The shutter speed and aperture will be displayed. 4 Take the picture. • As long as the shutter speed is not blinking, a correct exposure will be obtained. • If the shutter speed is slower than the reciprocal o[...]

Aperture-Priority AE 60 • If the 30” shutter speed blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the < > dial to set a larger aperture (smaller f- number) until the shutter speed stops blinking. • If the 8000 shutter speed blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the < > dial to set a smaller aperture (larger f-number) until the shutter[...]

61 Depth-of-field AE This mode is effective when you want a wide depth of field to keep everything in focus near and far. The optimum point of focus and aperture to attain the required depth of field are set automatically along with the shutter speed. • To use this mode, the lens focus mode switch must be set to AF . 1 While pressing the < >[...]

Depth-of-field AE 62 3 Aim the selected focusing point at the nearest subject you want in focus, then press the shutter button. ( ) The in-focus indicator lights and is displayed. • If two focusing points are active ( → p.43), both focusing points will be used for depth-of-field AE. 6 4 Use the same focusing point to aim at the farthest subject[...]

63 Depth-of-field AE • If the aperture blinks, the desired depth of field cannot be obtained. (However, you can still take the picture and obtain a proper exposure.) Use a wide-angle lens or move away from the subject and repeat steps 3 to 5. • If the 30” shutter speed and the lens’ maximum aperture (smallest f-number) blink, the scene is t[...]

Depth-of-field AE 64 • To further increase the depth of field, use a wide-angle lens. • Setting dEP points 1 and 2 at the same point on the subject will make the depth of field shallow. The foreground and background will then be blurred, making the subject stand out. Using a telephoto lens enhances this effect. • With automatic focusing point[...]

65 Manual Exposure In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture for total exposure control. You can refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder or use a handheld exposure meter to determine the shutter speed and aperture. Using the Built-in Exposure Meter 1 While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial until [...]

Manual Exposure 66 4 Focus the subject. The shutter speed and aperture will be displayed. • On the right of the viewfinder, the exposure level indicator indicates the current exposure level relative to the correct exposure index. 5 Refer to the exposure level indicator and set the shutter speed and aperture to obtain the desired exposure level. 6[...]

67 Setting Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera’s standard exposure setting. To set the exposure compensation amount, you can either turn the <> dial while looking through the viewfinder or press the < > button and turn the < > dial while looking at the LCD panel. The exposure compensation amou[...]

Setting Exposure Compensation 68 Custom Function C.Fn-6-2 enables the exposure compensation amount to be set in 1/2-stop increments. ( → p.102) C.Fn The exposure compensation amount’s 1/2-stop increments enabled with C.Fn-6 are indicated in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as shown below. • The exposure compensation amount will remain in e[...]

69 Autoexposure Bracketing With autoexposure bracketing, the camera automatically changes the exposure level within the set range (up to ± 3 stops in 1/3-stop increments) for three successive frames. The three bracketed shots are exposed in the following sequence: correct exposure, underexposure, and overexposure. The current film advance mode (se[...]

Autoexposure Bracketing 70 3 Take the pictures. • The current film advance mode will be used. The viewfinder’s exposure level scale will show the respective bracketing amount as each bracketed shot is taken. • In the continuous shooting mode, holding down the shutter button will take all three bracketed shots continuously. The shooting will t[...]

71 AE Lock AE Lock 1 Focus at the point where you want to lock the exposure reading. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) will be displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder. C.Fn-6-2 enables the AEB amount to be set in 1/2-stop increments. ( → p.102) C.Fn-9-2/3 can change the bracketing sequence to underexposure, correct exposu[...]

AE Lock 72 3 Recompose the shot and take the picture. • When the shot is recomposed, the exposure level indicator will show the new exposure level in real-time relative to the locked exposure level. AE lock indicator AE lock exposure level Real-time exposure level Partial or spot metering is recommended for AE lock over a specific point. ( → p.[...]

73 Setting the Film Speed Manually The manually-set film speed will be canceled the next time DX-coded film is loaded. C.Fn-3 can prevent the manually-set film speed from being canceled the next time DX-coded film is loaded. ( → p.99) C.Fn If the film is not DX-coded or if you want to set a different ISO film speed, you can load the film and set [...]

74 Multiple Exposure By not advancing the film, a single frame can be exposed multiple times. Up to nine multiple exposures can be set for one frame. Multiple exposures can be taken in any shooting mode. 1 Open the side door and press the <> button. The < > icon appears on the LCD panel ( ) and the frame counter displays “ ”. 6 2 Tu[...]

75 Multiple Exposures If any of the film’s first or last few frames is used for multiple exposures, the exposures may not align exactly due to film advance characteristics. • While multiple exposures are being taken, the multiple exposure icon < > blinks. • To cancel the multiple exposure setting before taking multiple exposures, set th[...]

76 Bulb Exposures When bulb is set, the film is exposed during the time you keep pressing the shutter button completely. Bulb is useful when a long exposure is necessary for capturing night scenes, fireworks, the night sky, etc. 1 While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial until is displayed. Then release the < > button. 2 S[...]

77 Single-Frame and Continuous Shooting The film advance mode can be set to single-frame shooting or continuous shooting. Single-frame Shooting < > After a picture is taken, the film advances by one frame automatically. Continuous Shooting < > The pictures are taken continuously while you hold down the shutter button completely. • The[...]

Single-Frame and Continuous Shooting 78 When , , , , or Blinks If the battery power drops in cold temperatures or the film advance operation becomes slow, it means that the camera is trying to provide film advance power rather than speed. This feature is called automatic film advance transmission. If this is activated, one of the film advance icons[...]

79 Self-timer Operation The self-timer can be set to either a 2-second or 10-second delay. When using the self-timer, you should mount the camera on a tripod. 1 While pressing the < > button and < > button, turn the <> dial and set the desired self-timer delay time. 2 Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter button halfwa[...]

Depth-of-field Preview 80 Depth-of-field Preview Using the Eyepiece Shutter If you take a picture without looking through the viewfinder, stray light may enter the eyepiece and affect the exposure. To prevent this, use the built-in eyepiece shutter before taking the picture. To cover the eyepiece with the eyepiece shutter, turn the lever as shown b[...]

81 Mirror Lockup Mirror lockup is enabled with C.Fn-12 ( → p.106). This prevents mirror- caused vibrations which may blur the image during close-ups or when a super telephoto lens is used. To set this Custom Function, see “Selecting and Setting a Custom Functions” on page 96. When mirror lockup is set, the camera operates as follows. • When[...]

82 LCD Panel Illumination Using B/W Infrared Film The LCD panel is provided with illumination. The LCD panel illumination button < > turns the illumination on ( ) and off. It makes the LCD panel readable in darkness. The LCD panel illumination turns off 2 seconds after a picture is taken. For a bulb exposure, the illumination turns off when t[...]

83 6 An EOS-dedicated EX-series or EZ- series Speedlite makes flash photography as easy as any AE mode. EX-series Speedlites enable E-TTL autoflash photography as well as E-TTL wireless autoflash photography with multiple Speedlites. Speedlite 550EX will be used to describe the flash photography features provided with the EOS-1V. For details on Spe[...]

With Speedlite 550EX, flash photography is easy as any AE mode, and you can use the following features: • E-TTL autoflash With E-TTL autoflash (preflash evaluative metering), optimum flash exposure is obtained for the subject in focus. In the aperture-priority AE mode, a slow sync speed is set automatically in low-light situations to obtain a nat[...]

Full Auto E-TTL autoflash used with the < > Program AE mode is described here. For details on Speedlite 550EX operations, see the Speedlite 550EX Instructions booklet. Even in the , , and modes, E-TTL autoflash is as easy as normal picture-taking without flash. (1) When you press the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture are [...]

Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX 86 High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) When the Speedlite 550EX is set to the high-speed sync mode ( ), it can synchronize at all shutter speeds, even those faster than 1/250 sec. When high-speed sync is enabled, is displayed in the viewfinder to indicate high-speed sync. High-speed sync is effective in the following c[...]

87 Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX FE Lock FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure reading for any part of the scene. 1 Check that the Speedlite’s pilot lamp is lit. • The flash mode can be either normal or high-speed sync. FE lock works with either mode. 3 Aim the spot metering circle over the part where yo[...]

Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX 88 1 2 Below the viewfinder, the display shown by 1 appears for 0.5 sec. followed by the display shown by 2 . 4 Compose the shot and take the picture. If the subject is too far away resulting in underexposure, the icon will blink. Get closer to the subject and follow steps 3 and 4. C.Fn-13-1/3 enables FE lock [...]

89 Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX • The flash exposure compensation amount will be retained even after the < > switch is set to < >. • The flash exposure compensation amount can also be set with certain Canon Speedlites. If flash exposure compensation is set with both the camera and the Speedlite, the flash exposure compensa[...]

Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX 90 FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) With the Canon Speedlite 550EX, three successive flash shots can be bracketed automatically up to ± 3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. The flash output is changed for the three shots while the background exposure remains the same. • Flash exposure bracketing is set with the 5[...]

91 Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX Modeling Flash By firing a modeling flash, you can see the shadows and other flash lighting effects produced by one or more Speedlites. 1 Make sure the camera and Speedlite are properly set for flash photography. 2 Press the camera’s depth-of-field preview button. The Speedlite 550EX fires at 70 Hz for 1 [...]

Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX 92 Wireless, Multi-Speedlite System Speedlite 550EX has the following three features: (1) E-TTL autoflash (2) Slave unit feature (3) Master unit feature for wireless control of 550EX slave units By using the above features, you can set up a wireless E-TTL autoflash system with multiple Speedlite 550EXs. You ca[...]

93 Using Other EOS-Dedicated Speedlites With an EOS-dedicated Speedlite other than the EX series, TTL autoflash can be easily used like any AE mode. The flash exposure is controlled by real-time, off-the-film flash metering linked to the focusing point. (1) When you press the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture are set automatica[...]

94 Using Non-Canon Flash Units Sync Speed The EOS-1 V can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at 1/250 sec. or slower shutter speeds. With large studio flash, the sync speed is 1/125 sec. or slower. Be sure to test the flash to see if it synchronizes properly with the camera. PC Terminal The camera’s PC terminal is provided for flash [...]

95 7 Custom Functions enable you to customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences. In the previous text, the symbol was used to point out relevant Custom Functions. In this chapter, all the Custom Functions are described in detail. C.Fn ..... 98 ..... 98 ..... 99 ..... 99 ... 100 ... 101 ... 102 ... 102 ... 103 ... 104 .[...]

96 Selecting and Setting a Custom Functions 1 Open the side door and press the <> button. The Custom Function No. appears on the LCD panel. 2 Turn the < > dial until the desired Custom Function No. appears. 3 Press the < > button to change the Custom Function’s setting. The Custom Function setting changes each time you press the[...]

97 Canceling a Custom Function 2 Turn the < > dial until the Custom Function No. whose setting is to be canceled appears. 3 Press the < > button until the setting returns to . 4 Press the shutter button halfway. The LCD panel returns to the normal display and the Custom Function setting is canceled. 1 Open the side door and press the &l[...]

98 Custom Function Settings Focusing screen characteristics This makes the camera’s built-in exposure meter compatible with the focusing screen characteristics. Be sure to set this Custom Function to suit the focusing screen installed in the camera. ( → p.127) C.Fn-0-0: For New Laser-matte screens. C.Fn-0-1: For Laser-matte screens. Since the E[...]

99 Custom Function Settings Film leader position When the film rewind is completed, you can leave out the film leader. C.Fn-2-1: This is convenient if you develop your own film. C.Fn C.Fn-2 Function Film leader position No. 0 1 Rewinds film leader into the cartridge. Leaves film leader outside the cartridge. Description C.Fn-2 With C.Fn-2-1 set, th[...]

Custom Function Settings 100 AF activation/AE lock You can achieve focus and obtain the correct exposure separately. You can also stop the AI Servo AF operation temporarily. C.Fn-4-1: You can focus at one location and obtain AE lock at another location in the scene. Press the < > button to autofocus and press the shutter button halfway to att[...]

101 Custom Function Settings Manual Tv/Av settings During manual exposures, you can change the aperture with the < > dial and set the aperture even while the lens is detached from the camera. This icon indicates that the aperture can be set with the lens detached from the camera. C.Fn-5-1: Use the < > dial to set the shutter speed and t[...]

Custom Function Settings 102 Exposure level increments You can change the increments for the exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) and exposure compensation (AE, AEB, flash exposure). C.Fn-6-1: Sets whole-stop increments for the shutter speed and aperture which might be familiar to older users. C.Fn-6-2: Suited for negative films which have[...]

When both C.Fn-4 and C.Fn-7 are set, electronic manual focusing will be enabled or disabled as follows: 103 Custom Function Settings Frame counter sequence The frame counter can count down to show the remaining number of frames, or it can be displayed in the viewfinder in the same way as with the EOS-1N. C.Fn-8-1: You can see how many frames are le[...]

Custom Function Settings 104 AEB sequence and auto cancellation You can alter the standard AEB sequence of correct exposure, underexposure, and overexposure and prevent AEB cancellation after changing the lens, reloading film, or turning off the Main Switch. O: Correct exposure –: Underexposure +: Overexposure C.Fn-9-1: You can continue taking AE[...]

105 Custom Function Settings Focusing point selection method This converts the < > button or < > button into the < > button. You can thereby position the focusing point selector according to your personal preference. The < > dial can also be used to select a horizontal or vertical focusing point. C.Fn-11-1: This reverses the[...]

Custom Function Settings 106 Mirror lockup C.Fn-12-1: Effective for close-up and telephoto shots to prevent camera vibration caused by the mirror’s reflex action. See page 81 to use this feature. C.Fn C.Fn-12 Function Mirror lockup No. 0 1 Disabled Enabled Description C.Fn-12 Focusing point selection limit and spot metering linkage The selectable[...]

107 Custom Function Settings C.Fn-14-1: This prevents underexposure of a subject in front of a strong backlight such as a sunset. Automatic reduction of fill flash output C.Fn-14 C.Fn C.Fn-14 Function Automatic reduction of fill flash output No. 0 1 Enabled Disabled Description C.Fn-15-1: By using a slow sync speed, you can create a light trail fol[...]

Custom Function Settings 108 Safety shift C.Fn-16 Safety shift can be set for the shutter speed-priority AE and aperture- priority AE modes. Focusing point activation area C.Fn-17 The manually selected focusing point’s activation area can be expanded. ( → p.44) Setting C.Fn-13 will also expand the focusing point activation area. C.Fn C.Fn-16 Fu[...]

109 Custom Function Settings Switchover to registered focusing point C.Fn-18 You can switch to the registered focusing point just by pressing the < > button. ( → p.42) C.Fn-18-1: Press the < > to switch to the registered focusing point. C.Fn-18-2: Switch to the registered focusing point only while you press the <> button. When y[...]

Custom Function Settings 110 Lens AF stop button function switching C.Fn-19 C.Fn C.Fn-19 Function Lens AF stop button function switching No. 0 1 2 3 4 5 AF stop AF start Turn on Image Stabilizer Automatic selection of 45 focusing points or center focusing point selection when pressed AE lock while metering is active Toggle between One-Shot AF and A[...]

111 Personal Functions Personal Functions enable you to further customize your camera settings. They are set with EOS LINK SOFTWARE ES-E1 (sold separately, → p.130) which connects the EOS-1V to a personal computer. P.Fn-0 (Custom Function group registration) can be set with the EOS-1V body as well. Personal Functions P.Fn-0 P.Fn-1 P.Fn-2 P.Fn-3 P[...]

112 Custom Function Group P .Fn-0 To suit various shooting situations such as sports, snapshots, and landscapes, up to three different sets of Custom Function settings can be registered with the “Personal Function 0” setting. 1 Set all the preferred Custom Function settings. ( → p.96) 2 Press the < > button to set the Personal Function [...]

113 Custom Function Group 4 Press the < > button to register the Custom Function settings as a group. • C.Fn-1 to C.Fn-19 will be registered as one set of Custom Function settings. 5 Press the shutter button halfway. The LCD panel returns to the normal display and this completes the Custom Function group registration. When the registered Cu[...]

114 Recording the Shooting Data The EOS-1V can record the shooting data automatically. The recorded data can be viewed and edited with a personal computer by using EOS LINK SOFTWARE ES-E1 (sold separately). Standard Shooting Data Optional Shooting Data Recordable with EOS LINK SOFTWARE ES-E1 1. Selectable No. 2. Film ID 3. Film-loaded date and time[...]

115 8 The EOS-1V HS attached with Power Drive Booster PB-E2 offers four film advance modes. The vertical grip also has its own shutter button, focusing point selector < >, Main Dial < >, FE lock/multi-spot metering button < >, and AE lock button < >. The camera is powered by eight size-AA batteries. The Nickel- Hydride Pack [...]

For EOS-1V HS Users Attachment screw Contacts Attachment knob Battery magazine <> Vertical-grip AE lock button <> Vertical-grip focusing point selector Positioning pin Film advance coupler Gear train switching pin Battery magazine latch <> Vertical-grip Main Dial <> Vertical-grip FE lock/ multi-spot button Grip Vertical-grip[...]

117 For EOS-1V HS Users Film Advance Modes ( → p.77) • < > Ultra-high speed continuous shooting With the Nickel-Hydride Pack NP-E2 attached (sold separately → p.133), shoot up to about 10 frames per sec. while pressing the shutter button. • < > High-speed continuous shooting Shoot up to about 6 frames per sec. (or 7 fps with NP-[...]

118 For EOS-1V HS Users 1 Install a battery in the Grip GR-E2. ( → p.19) • As shown in the diagram, insert the battery with the contacts toward the bottom right. Then close the cover. 2 Detach the Power Drive Booster PB-E2. • Turn the Power Drive Booster PB- E2’s attachment knob as shown by the arrow to loosen it. Then slide down the Booste[...]

119 9 This section helps you understand your camera and enjoy photography better. It gives reference information for your camera and introduces system accessories. Reference Section SEC.09 P119-142 (E) 29-01-2003 12:40 Pagina 119[...]

120 Basic Photography T erms Exposure Exposure occurs when the film is exposed to light. Correct exposure is obtained when the film is exposed to a proper amount of light in accordance with the film’s sensitivity to light. The correct exposure is adjusted with the camera’s shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed The shutter speed is the lengt[...]

121 Basic Photography Terms Depth of field This is the range where acceptable focus can be achieved in front of and behind the point of optimum focus. The smaller the aperture (the larger the f-number), the deeper the depth of field. And the larger the aperture (the smaller the f-number), the shallower the depth of field. The depth of field is affe[...]

122 T roubleshooting Guide If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If the problem still persists, take the camera to your nearest Canon Service Center. Canon Service Centers are listed on the back of this booklet. Nothing is displayed on the LCD panel. The camera’s Custom Function cannot be set. AF does not work when the[...]

123 Troubleshooting Guide The film does not rewind automatically. The < > icon blinks on the LCD panel. The temperature is cold, and it has suddenly affected the battery level. Replace with a new battery. ( → p.19) Keep a spare battery on hand and warm the battery in your pocket alternately. ( → p.7) C.Fn-1 is set to 1 or 3. Set C.Fn-1 to[...]

124 Exposure W arning List Mode Blinking Warning The subject is too dark. The subject is too bright. The picture will be underexposed. The picture will be overexposed. The picture will be underexposed. The picture will be overexposed. The desired depth of field cannot be obtained. The subject is too dark. The subject is too bright. Use flash. Attac[...]

125 Program Line 12 25 50 ISO 6 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 30 15 8 4 2 1 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 500 320 1000 2000 4000 8000 32 22 16 11 8 5.6 4 2.8 3.5 2 1.4 1.0 6789 1 0 1 1 1 21 31 41 51 61 71 81 92 02 12 22 3 f/No Shutter speed Aperture The program line below applies when the camera is used in the Program AE < &[...]

126 Shutter Speed and Aperture Readouts Shutter speed readout The shutter speed is normally displayed in 1/3-stop increments. Numbers from “4” to “8000” denote the denominator of the shutter speed fraction. For example, “125” is 1/125 sec. Also, 0"3 is 0.3 sec., and 15" is 15 sec. Aperture readout The aperture is normally disp[...]

127 Interchanging the Focusing Screen You can interchange the camera’s focusing screen to suit the picture-taking application. You must also set C.Fn-0 so that the criteria for the correct exposure suits the focusing screen. Focusing Screen Type Designation C.Fn-0 Setting : New Laser-matte Screen Ec-N, Ec-R 0 : Laser-matte Screen Ec-series (A, B,[...]

Interchanging the Focusing Screen 128 Ec-series Interchangeable Focusing Screens Ec-A: Standard microprism Compatible with all EF lenses. Lenses with a maximum aperture smaller than f/5.6 will cause the focusing screen’s microprism to darken. Ec-B: New split screen Compatible with all EF lenses. With slow lenses whose maximum aperture is smaller [...]

129 Major Accessories • Power Drive Booster PB-E2 Together with the Ni-MH Pack NP-E2, Power Drive Booster PB-E2 enables a top continuous shooting speed of about 10 fps. The vertical grip has its own shutter button, Main Dial, AE lock button, FE lock button, and focusing point selector. It makes vertical shots as easy as horizontal shots. when equ[...]

Major Accessories 130 • Battery Pack BP-E1 The grip portion houses a 2CR5 lithium battery while the battery magazine holds four widely-available, size-AA alkaline batteries. You can switch between these two power sources to suit the shooting condition. The continuous shooting speed is the same as with the EOS-1V. • Camera Case EH-11L and EH-11L[...]

131 Major Accessories • EX-series Speedlites These EOS-dedicated Speedlites are available as large-output, autozoom models or compact flash units. All EX- series Speedlites feature E-TTL autoflash, high-speed sync (FP flash), and FE lock. • Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX EOS-dedicated macro ring flash featuring twin flash tubes, Guide No. 14 (at ISO 1[...]

Major Accessories 132 • Date Back DB-E2 This is an interchangeable camera back for the EOS-1V and EOS-3. It has a Quick Control Dial and date imprinting feature. The date can be imprinted on the photograph up to the year 2019. The following imprinting modes are provided: 1. Year, month, day, 2. Day, hour, minute, 3. Blank, 4. Month, day, year, an[...]

133 Major Accessories • Remote Switch RS-80N3 Remote switch with an 80-cm cord to prevent camera shake for super telephoto shots, macrophotography, and bulb exposures. You can use the remote switch to press the shutter button halfway or completely. It also has a shutter release lock. Its quick- lock plug connects to the EOS-1V’s remote control/[...]

134 Major Specifications • Type Type ................................35mm AF/AE single-lens reflex with focal-plane shutter and built- in motor drive. Picture size ......................24 mm x 36 mm Compatible lenses ...........Canon EF lenses Lens mount......................Canon EF mount • Viewfinder Type ................................Eye-[...]

135 Major Specifications program flash AE, 8 Manual, 9 Bulb (Safety shift possible for 2 and 3.) Metering range ................EV 0-20 for all metering modes (at 20˚C with 50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100) ISO film speed range.......ISO 6-6400 (Set automatically with DX-coded film at ISO 25- 5000.) Exposure compensation ......(1) Autoexposure bracketing [...]

Major Specifications 136 AF focusing point indicator ......Superimposed focusing point in viewfinder and also indicated on LCD panel AF-assist beam ...............Emitted automatically by the attached EOS Speedlite when necessary. • Shutter Type ................................Vertical-travel, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically- c[...]

137 Major Specifications to a personal computer for viewing and editing. Data recorded..................See page 114. The data cannot be viewed or edited with the camera only. Shooting data memory capacity .....With the standard number of data items, shooting data for 100 rolls of 36-ex. film can be stored. • Camera Specifications Flash contacts [...]

138 Index A Accessories ............................................129 AEB ..........................................................69 AE lock .....................................................71 AF Modes .................................................34 - selecting ..............................................34 AI Servo AF ...............[...]

139 Index I infrared film, using ....................................82 L LCD panel ................................................10 LCD panel illumination .............................82 lens - mounting..............................................21 - detaching .............................................21 M <M> manual exposure ........[...]

140 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless other[...]

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