Canon ECT1-1237-000 manual

English Edition INSTR UCTION MANU AL INSTRUCTION MANU AL E E CT1-1237-000 © CANON INC. 2002 PRINTED IN JAP AN This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of September 2002. F or information on using the camera with system accessories introduced after this date, contact y our nearest Canon Ser vice Center . CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, O[...]

Thank y ou f or pur chasing a Canon pr oduct. The EOS-1Ds is a high-performance, digital AF SLR camer a with a large, 36x24mm (appro x.), 11.1-megapix el CMOS sensor and high-precision Area AF . The camer a is compatible with all Canon EF lenses and has many f eatures f or all types of photograph y , from fully automatic snapshooting to professiona[...]

Introduction 3 Equipment Chec k List Be sure all the follo wing equipment and accessories hav e been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact y our dealer . ¢ EOS-1Ds camera body (with body cap , batter y compar tment cov er , and lithium CR2025 battery for the date and time) ¢ Eyecup Ec-II ¢ Ni-MH Pac k NP-E3 (with protective [...]

4 Equipment Check List ....................................... 3 Handling Cautions ........................................... 10 Quick Start Guide ............................................ 12 Nomenclature .................................................. 14 Conv entions Used in this Manual ......................... 20 Recharging the Battery ..[...]

Introduction 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Contents Exposure Compensation with the < > Dial .. 9 2 Exposure Compensation with the < > Button and < > Dial ........ 93 Auto Exposure Br acketing ......................... 94 AEB with the Shutter Speed or Aperture ...... 94 AEB with the ISO Speed .............................. 95 Canceling AE[...]

6 EOS-1Ds This de vice complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follo wing two conditions: (1) This device ma y not cause harmful interference, and (2) this de vice must accept any interf erence received, including interf erence that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply w[...]

Introduction 7 SAFETY PRECA UTIONS • Before using the camer a, please ensure that you ha ve read and understood the saf ety precautions described below . Alwa ys ensure that the camera is operated correctly . • The safety precautions noted as follows are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessorie[...]

8 • Do not handle the power cord if y our hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands ma y lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the rigid portion of the plug. Pulling the cord may damage or expose the wire and short-circuit, fires or electrical shocks. • Use of power sources not e xpressly recommended for this [...]

Introduction 9 CA UTIONS •A v oid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car . Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cau[...]

10 Handling Cautions Camera Care (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 you drop the camer a into water , promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center . Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been e [...]

Introduction 11 Handling Cautions Contacts CF Car ds (1) CF cards are precision appliances. Do not subject the card to physical shock or vibration. Doing so may destroy the data it contains. (2) Do not store or use a CF card near anything ha ving a strong magnetic field such as a magnet or in places prone to having static charge. Doing so may destr[...]

12 Quick Start Guide T ake the picture . Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. ( → p.29) Focus the subject. Aim the Area AF ov er the subject and press the shutter button halfway to autofocus. ( → p.59) On the lens, set the focus mode switch to < >. ( → p.26) Attach a lens. Align the red dots on the lens and camera and tur[...]

Introduction 13 Quick Start Guide • To re view pre vious images, see “Pla y- back Images” on page 116. • To erase an image, see “Erasing an Image” on page 122. Set the camera to the default settings. ( → 34) Press the < > and < > buttons simultaneously for 2 sec. T urn the < > main switch to < >. ( → p.29) In[...]

14 Nomenclature The reference page is in parentheses. Lens mount index ( → 26) Mirror ( → 104) White balance sensor Lens lock pin Lens release button ( → 26) Lens mount Tr ipod socket Contacts ( → 11) Body cap ( → 26) Self-timer lamp ( → 100) S hutter button ( → 29) Strap mount ( → 36) Grip Depth-of-field previe w button ( → 87,11[...]

Introduction 15 Nomenclature Hot shoe Main Dial ( → 30) T op LCD panel ( → 17) Eyepiece shutter lev er ( → 101) Quick Control Dial switch ( → 20 ) Quick Control Dial ( → 31) Main switch ( → 29) Focal plane mark Strap mount ( → 36) Battery release button ( → 24) Battery release handle ( → 23) Battery ( → 22) Dioptric adjustment k[...]

16 Nomenclature Battery compar tment cap ( → 23) LCD monitor ( → 32,34) Eyecup ( → 35) CF card slot ( → 27) CF card slot cov er ( → 27) CF card eject button ( → 28) Access lamp ( → 28) CF card slot cov er release knob ( → 27) Recording microphone ( → 121) White balance brack eting button 〈〉 Protect / Sound recording button ( ?[...]

Introduction 17 Nomenclature T op LCD P anel The LCD panel illustration abov e shows all the icons and indicators display ed. Dur ing actual use, only the rele vant icons and indicators are displa yed. ISO Exposure lev el scale Exposure compensation amount AEB amount Flash exposure compensation amount CF card writing status Aper ture ( - ) DEP poin[...]

18 Nomenclature Rear LCD Panel The LCD panel illustration abov e shows all the icons and indicators displa yed. Dur ing actual use, only the rele vant icons and indicators are displa yed. Asterisked items are related to the driver softw are bundled with the camera. LCD monitor display f or mat Single-image display with inf or mation Single image di[...]

Introduction 19 Nomenclature Viewfinder Inf ormation Area AF ellipse AF point JPEG mark Focus confirmation light Exposure lev el indicator Maximum burst count during continuous shooting Center spot metering circle Laser matte screen Exposure compensation Flash exposure compensation Shots remaining ( - ) ISO speed ( - , ) Self-timer countdown ( - ) [...]

20 • In the te xt, the < > icon indicates the main s witch. All operations described in these Instruction Manual assume that the < > switch is already set to < >. Before proceeding with an y operation, first turn the < > switch to < > or < >. • The < > icon indicates the Main Dial. • The < > ico[...]

21 Before Y ou Star t 1 1 This chapter e xplains a f ew preliminary steps and the basic opera- tion of the EOS-1Ds camera. 21 Bef ore Y ou Star t Before Y ou Star t 1[...]

22 Recharging the Battery Connect the power cord. • Connect the power cord to the charger . • Connect the power plug to an A C outlet. s The < POWER > lamp will light. 1 Detach the pr otective cover . • Attach the cover to the battery compartment cap and retain it. • Whenever the battery is out of the camera, be sure to attach the pro[...]

23 Before Y ou Star t 1 Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery Detach the battery compartment cap. • Grasp both sides of the cap and pull it off . • The battery’s protectiv e cov er can be attached to the battery compartment cap. Keep the cap and cover in a safe place. 1 Insert the battery . • Insert the battery and whil[...]

24 Installing and Removing the Battery Battery Life T emperature At 20˚C / 68˚F At 0˚C / 32˚F Number of Shots Appro x. 600 Appro x. 450 • The table shows the number of shots that can be taken with a fully-charged battery at the specified temperature. It is based on Canon’s testing conditions (w/EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, re view turned on, rev[...]

25 Before Y ou Star t 1 Using an A C Outlet With the DC Coupler Kit, you can connect the camer a to an AC outlet to supply po wer . Then you do not ha ve to w orr y about exhausting the battery . Insert the DC Coupler . • Insert the coupler and while pushing it in, turn the release handle as shown b y the arrow . 1 Connect the A C adapter's [...]

26 Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens Remove the caps. • Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arro w . 1 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. 2 Lens mount index On the lens, set the focus mode switch to < &[...]

27 Before Y ou Star t 1 Installing and Removing the CF Card The pictures you tak e are recorded on the CF card. The camer a is compatible with T ype I and T ype II CompactFlash (CF) cards. If you want to capture images in the Large/Fine or higher quality mode, a 128 MB or larger capacity CF card is recommended. Open the CF card slot co ver . • Fl[...]

28 Installing and Removing the CF Card C.Fn-08, instead of displaying the number of remaining shots, you can display the ISO speed. And instead of displaying the file number , you can displa y the number of remaining shots.( → p.135) • The number of remaining shots depends on how much capacity remains in the CF card and the ISO speed setting. ?[...]

29 Before Y ou Star t 1 Basic Operation Main Switch The camera can operate only after the < > s witch is turned on. This switch has three settings: < >: The camera does not operate . Set to this position when not using the camera. < >: To turn on the camera, set to this position. < >: This is the same as < > and it als[...]

30 Basic Operation Using the Electr onic Dials Operating the < > Dial The < > dial is used to set various settings for taking pictures. There are three ways to operate this dial: While pressing a button, you turn the < > dial until the desired setting appears on the top LCD panel. When the button is released, the respective settin[...]

31 Before Y ou Star t 1 Basic Operation Operating the < > Dial The < > dial is used f or AF point selection, menu operations on the LCD monitor , and other settings. This < > dial works only when the < > s witch is set to < >. There are three wa ys to use the < > dial: While pressing a button, you turn the < &[...]

32 Menu Operations By setting various options with the on-screen menus, you can record an image simultaneously in both the RA W and JPEG formats, set the date and time, set Custom Functions, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor , you use the < > button, < > button, and < > dial as e xplained belo w . For details on the v ar ious [...]

33 Before Y ou Star t 1 Menu Operations Select a menu tab ( ). • Hold down the < > button and turn the < > dial to select a tab, then let go of the button. 2 ss Select a menu item. • Hold down the < > button and turn the < > dial to select a menu item, then let go of the button. 3 ss Select the menu setting. • Hold dow[...]

34 Menu Operations About the LCD Monitor The color LCD monitor on the back of the camera enables you to review and select recorded images and set various menu settings. • With the LCD monitor , you can use the < > dial even while the < > switch is < >. • The LCD monitor cannot be used as a viewfinder to take pictures. Y ou can[...]

35 Before Y ou Star t 1 Dioptric Adjustment If the camera’ s dioptr ic adjustment still cannot provide a clear vie wfinder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types) is recommended. ( → p .167) By adjusting the diopter to suit your eyesight (with or without eyeglasses), the viewfinder image will look clearer . The camera’ s adjustable[...]

36 Attaching the Neck Strap and Hand Strap Attaching the Hand Strap 14 25 36 After attaching the strap, pull it to make sure it does not loosen at the buckle. Attaching the Neck Strap[...]

37 Settings for Images 2 2 This chapter e xplains the specific settings f or shooting with a digital camera: Image-recording quality , white balance, ISO speed, and image-processing parameters . Y ou will also learn how to re view and organize the recorded images . 37 Settings for Images Settings for Images 2[...]

38 Image-Recording Quality Four image-recording quality settings are provided. Images recorded in the < >, < >, or < > mode do not require processing afterward. Howe v er , an image recorded in the < > mode will require processing with a personal computer . MENU Select the image-recording quality . • While pressing the <[...]

39 Settings for Images 2 Image-Recording Quality Image-Recording Quality Large/Fine Large/Normal Small/Fine Raw Image Size (Pixels) 4064 x 2704 (Approx. 11.0 million) 2032 x 1352 (Approx. 2.7 million) 4064 x 2704 (Approx. 11.0 million) + + + – Format JPEG Compression Rate Low High Low Lossless RA W RA W + JPEG Image File Size (Approx.) Max. Capac[...]

40 Sim ultaneous Capture in RA W and JPEG Formats MENU In the < > image-recording quality mode, y ou can capture the an image in both the RA W and JPEG formats simultaneously . This is conv enient when you want both RA W and JPEG v ersions of the same image . The RA W image can undergo optimal processing, while the JPEG image enables you to u[...]

41 Settings for Images 2 Selecting the White Balance The f ollowing white balance settings are provided: Auto , daylight, shade, o vercast, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, custom, color temperature, and personal white balance (set with the b undled driv er software, → p .45). Select the white balance setting. • While pressing the < > button[...]

42 White Balance Settings Icon Application Color T emperature (Kelvin) The camera sets the white balance automatically . Approx. 3000-7000 K For sunny daylight outdoors. Approx. 5200 K For shaded areas outdoors. Approx. 7000 K For cloudy or hazy days and during sunsets. Approx. 6000 K For tungsten (light bulb) light. Approx. 3200 K For fluorescent [...]

43 Settings for Images 2 Custom White Balance MENU With custom white balance, y ou photograph a white object that will serve as the standard f or the white balance. By selecting this image, y ou impor t its white balance data for the white balance setting. In the < > Program AE mode ( → p .82) , photograph a white object. • Make sure the [...]

44 Custom White Balance / Setting the Color T emperature MENU Select the custom white balance. • While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select < >. Then let go of the < > button. s The custom white balance will be set. 5 • For the standard white object, a sheet of plain, white paper is recommended. • Y ou [...]

45 Settings for Images 2 Select the color temperature. • While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select < >. Then let go of the < > button. s The color temperature will take eff ect. 3 Setting the Color T emperature / Selecting P ersonal White Balance MENU Select a registerd per sonal white bal- ance setting. ?[...]

46 White Balance A uto Bracketing Y ou can brack et the white balance of three consecutive shots automatically within +/–3 stops in full-stop increments. For each shot, the camer a changes the color temperature automatically vis-à-vis the current white balance setting. One stop is equivalent to 5 mired as provided b y a color conv ersion filter [...]

47 Settings for Images 2 White Balance A uto Bracketing Canceling White Balance A uto Bracketing • Follow steps 1 and 2 above to set the bracketing amount to < >. Then let go of the < > and < > buttons. • White balance auto bracketing will also be canceled automatically after any of the following actions: the CF card is replac[...]

48 1 Sets a natural-looking hue and chroma. Effectiv e for bringing out the subject’ s natural color tone. 2 Sets a hue and chroma suitable for portraits. Effective f or rendering nice skin tones. 3 Sets a hue and chroma similar to high-chroma slide film. Effectiv e for making the colors clear . 4 The image corresponding to Adobe RGB color space [...]

49 Settings for Images 2 Setting the ISO Speed The ISO speed is a numeric indication of the sensitivity to light. ( → p.154) A higher ISO speed number indicates a higher sensitivity to light. Therefore , a high ISO speed is suited f or moving subjects or taking pictures in low-light conditions . How ev er , the image will contain more noise to ma[...]

50 Setting the Pr ocessing P arameters MENU The image you capture can be processed automatically b y the camera according to one of three sets of processing parameters (tone curve, sharpness, and JPEG quality) you set. Regarding the tone curve, you m ust use the dedicated software to set it in the camera beforehand. The setting procedure is describ[...]

51 Settings for Images 2 Selecting the Processing P arameters MENU Select the set No. • While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select Set 1, 2, or 3. Then let go of the < > button. 3 Select the parameter to be set. • While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select the parameter . Then let go[...]

52 Re vie wing Images MENU Image Revie w The image can be display ed on the LCD monitor immediately after you take the picture. Y ou can set one of three image re view options: “On” to display the image, “On (Info)” to display both the image and shooting information, and “Off ” to not display the image . On the menu, select “Review . [...]

53 Settings for Images 2 Revie wing Images MENU Changing the Revie w Time Y ou can change the number of seconds the image is displa yed on the LCD monitor after it is captured. On the menu, select “Review time”. • Press the < > button. • While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select < >. • While pressi[...]

54 Creating and Selecting a Folder Y ou can create folders to organiz e your images according to shooting date or subjects . Y ou can select any f older to store the images captured with the camera. Creating a Folder with the Camera Set the folder mode. • While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select < > on the rear[...]

55 Settings for Images 2 Creating and Selecting a Folder Create a new f older . • While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select “OK. ” Then let go of the < > button. s A new folder will be created. • To exit the f older mode and tur n off the LCD monitor , press the < > button. 3 A folder cannot be creat[...]

56 100 XXX-0001 101 XXX-0001 CF card 1 XXX-0001 CF card 1 XXX-0001 CF card 2 File Numbering Methods MENU The pictures you tak e are automatically assigned a file number from 0001 to 9999. The images are sav ed in the f older you selected. Auto reset and continuous n umbering are two automatic file numbering methods that you can use. The initial set[...]

57 Settings for Images 2 If the last file number in the f older reaches 9999 , the message on the right will appear on the LCD monitor and you will not be ab le to take any more pictures ev en if the CF card still has room. T o continue taking pictures, hold down the < > b utton and turn the < > dial to select “OK. ” A ne w f older [...]

58 File Numbering Methods Manual Reset MENU This creates a new folder and starts the file numbering from XXX-0001. Subsequent images y ou capture are stored in this ne w folder . File numbering method (auto reset / continuous numbering) is the one you set before manual reset. • The file numbers are like the frame numbers on a roll of film. • F [...]

59 Using Autof ocus (AF) 3 3 The Area AF ellipse has 45 AF points. By selecting the optimum AF point, autofocusing can be executed while you maintain the desired subject framing. Y ou can also set the AF mode to suit the subject or intended eff ect. 59 Using A utof ocus (AF) Using Autof ocus (AF) 3 First set the < > switch and < > switc[...]

60 Selecting AF Mode AF stands for ‘autofocus’. The camera has two AF modes: One-Shot AF for still subjects , and AI Servo AF for mo ving subjects. (AI is an abbreviation f or Ar tificial Intelligence.) Select the AF mode that suits the subject. Set the lens focus mode switch to < >. 1 Set the AF mode. • While pressing the camera’ s &[...]

61 Using Autof ocus (AF) 3 Selecting AF Mode One-Shot AF f or Still Subjects Pressing the shutter button halfway activates AF operation and ac hieves focus once. s The AF point which achiev es focus flashes briefly and the focus confirmation light < > in the viewfinder lights at the same time. • With evaluative metering, the exposure settin[...]

62 Selecting AF Mode AI Servo AF for Mo ving Subjects While you press the shutter button halfway , the camera f ocuses continu- ously . • This AF mode suits moving subjects when the focusing distance keeps changing. • With predictive AF ∗ , the camer a can also focus track a subject which steadily approaches or retreats from the camera. • T[...]

63 Using Autof ocus (AF) 3 Area AF Ellipse and AF P oints The Area AF ellipse is the area where the camera can f ocus the subject. The Area AF ellipse has 45 AF points, making autof ocus possible over a wide area in the vie wfinder. Y ou can concentrate on composing the picture without worrying about whether an AF point is cov ering the subject. As[...]

64 Selecting AF P oint The AF point can be selected automatically or manually . • Automatic Selection F rom among the 45 AF points, the camera selects the AF point automatically to suit the subject. • Manual Selection (One of three groups of selectab le AF points can be used) (1) Y ou can select one of the 45 AF points manually . (2) Y ou can s[...]

65 Using Autof ocus (AF) 3 Selecting AF P oint Automatic Selection Press the < > button and turn the < > dial. s Tu rn the < > dial until the viewfinder displa y is as shown on the left. Y ou can also turn the < > dial instead. • While in the manual selection mode, shifting the AF point bey ond the peripheral AF point will[...]

66 Selecting AF P oint • Y ou can select one of 11 AF points. • Select the AF point as described in “Basic Proce- dure for AF P oint Selection. ” (2) Manual selection limited to 11 AF points ( → p.136) Since the selectable AF points are limited to 11, y ou can better concentrate on framing the subject. Although you select the AF point in [...]

67 Using Autof ocus (AF) 3 Selecting AF P oint Selecting the center AF point • Press the < > button and press the < > button. s The center AF point will be selected. When you select spot metering, it will be linked to the selected AF point. ( → p .77) With C.Fn-18, y ou can select the center AF point by pressing or during holding do[...]

68 Registrating and Switching AF P oint By registering the AF point you often use, y ou can switch to it instantly . Y ou can register an off- center AF point which suits your pref erred framing or automatic selection for the picture-taking moment priority . Any of the 45 AF points can be registered. Only one AF point can be regis- tered. Registeri[...]

69 Using Autof ocus (AF) 3 Registrating and Switching AF P oint Switching to the Registered AF P oint Normally , you press the < > button and < > b utton simultaneously to s witch to the registered AF point. Howe ver , with C.Fn-18-1/2 ( → p .138), you can just press the < > button to s witch to the registered AF point. See “S[...]

70 AF P oint Activ ation Area C.Fn-17 C.Fn-17 can be set to e xpand the AF point’ s activation area to include more than one activ e AF point. ( → p.137) See “Setting a Custom Function” on page 132. • C.Fn-17-1 Expanding the activ ation area to 7 points ( → p .137) This larger activation area mak es it easier to f ocus subjects moving i[...]

71 Using Autof ocus (AF) 3 AF Sensitivity and the Lens’ Maxim um Aper ture The EOS-1Ds’ s AF points are all hor izontal-line sensitiv e. Howe ver , bright lenses with a large maximum aperture enable cer tain AF points to work as cross-type sensors f or higher AF precision. (1) With lenses whose maximum aper ture is f/2.8 or f aster (lower f/n u[...]

72 AF Sensitivity and the Lens' Maximum Aperture (3) With the follo wing Extenders and L-series lenses whose maximum aper ture is f aster than f/8, the center AF point will be horizontal-line sensitive only . The other AF points cannot be used for AF . • With Extender EF 1.4x or EF 1.4x II: EF 400mm f/5.6L USM EF 500mm f/4.5L USM EF 100-400m[...]

73 Using Autof ocus (AF) 3 When A utof ocus F ails (Manual Focusing) Autof ocus can fail to achie ve f ocus (the focus confirmation light blinks) with cer tain subjects such as the follo wing: (a) Low-contrast subjects (b lue sky , solid-color walls, etc.). (b) Subjects in low light. (c) Extremely backlit reflectiv e subjects (car with a reflectiv [...]

74 When A utofocus F ails (Manual F ocusing) Manual Focusing Set the lens focus mode s witch to < > (or < > on older lenses). • The AF mode indicator on the LCD panel turns off. 1 Focus by turning the lens f ocusing ring until the subject is in focus in the viewfinder . 2 • Select the desired AF point and press the shutter button ha[...]

75 Metering Modes 4 4 Evaluative, partial, spot, and centerweighted average metering modes are provided. Center spot metering, AF point-linked spot metering, and multi-spot metering can also be set. Select the metering mode that suits the subject or your photographic inten- tion. 75 Metering Modes Metering Modes 4 Evaluative metering Partial meteri[...]

76 Selecting a Metering Mode Metering Modes While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial until the desired metering mode icon appears. 1 Release the < > button. 2 Evaluative Metering This is an all-around metering mode suited even for backlit subjects . The vie wfinder is divided into 21 metering zones to which any AF point ca[...]

77 Metering Modes 4 Metering Modes Partial Metering This mode is effectiv e when the background is much brighter than the subject (due to backlighting, etc.). The metering is weighted at the center cov ering 8.5% of the viewfinder area. Spot Metering This is for metering a particular part of the subject or scene. The metering is weighted at the cen[...]

78 Metering Modes Multi-Spot Metering With multiple spot meter readings, you can see the relative exposure levels of multiple areas in the picture and set the exposure to obtain the desired result. Set the metering mode to spot metering. ( → p.76) 1 Aim the AF point over the midtone area (the ceiling 1 ) and press the < > button. s This obt[...]

79 Metering Modes 4 Metering Modes Exposure level indicator after taking three spot meter readings 2 Window 1 Ceiling 3 W all • While ref erring to the exposure le vel indicator’ s three spot metering mar ks, you can set exposure compensation to obtain the desired result. • The exposure setting obtained with multi-spot meter readings will be [...]

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81 Exposure Control 5 5 Y ou can set the shooting mode which best suits the subject or situation. Other convenient features are also provided. 81 Exposure Control Exposure Control 5 : Program AE ( → 82) : Manual ( → 90) : Shutter-prior ity AE ( → 84) : Depth-of-field AE ( → 88) : Aper ture-priority AE ( → 86) bulb ( → 102) AEB ( → 94)[...]

82 Pr ogram AE Select < > on the LCD panel. • While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select < >. Then release the < > button. 1 Focus the subject. • Look through the viewfinder and aim the Area AF ellipse ov er the subject. Then press the shutter b utton halfwa y . s The AF point which achie ves f ocus[...]

83 Exposure Control 5 Progr am AE If the shutter speed or aper ture blinks , it means a correct exposure cannot be obtained. Although the picture can be taken, it ma y come out too bright or too dar k. For details , see “Exposure Warning List” on page 157. Exposure W arnings • The AF point which achiev es focus flashes briefly . If the AF poi[...]

84 Shutter -Priority AE In this mode, you set the desired shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture automati- cally to suit the subject brightness. A fast shutter speed can freeze motion, and a slow shutter speed can blur it. ∗ Tv is an abbre viation for Time value . With a fast shutter speed With a slow shutter speed While pressing the <[...]

85 Exposure Control 5 Shutter-Priority AE Exposure W arnings • C.Fn-16 enables the safety shift feature. ( → p.137) In the shutter-priority AE mode, if a correct exposure cannot be obtained with an y aper ture set by the camera, the camer a automatically sets a faster or slo wer shutter speed. This feature is called saf ety shift. • C.Fn-06 e[...]

86 Aper ture-Priority AE In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automati- cally to suit the subject brightness. The larger or brighter the aperture (lower f/number) the more blurred the background will become. This effect is ideal f or por traits. The smaller or dark er the aper ture (higher f/number), the [...]

87 Exposure Control 5 Aperture-Pr iority AE / Depth-of-field Previe w • C.Fn-16 enables the safety shift feature. ( → p.137) If a correct e xposure cannot be obtained in the aper ture-pr iority AE mode with any shutter speed set b y the camera, the camera automatically sets a larger or smaller aper ture. This feature is called saf ety shift. ?[...]

88 Depth-of-field AE This mode is effectiv e when you want a wide depth of field to k eep ev er ything in focus near and f ar . ∗ DEP stands for “depth of field.” • This mode will not work if the lens focus mode switch is set to < > (or < >). First set the lens focus mode switch to < >. Select < > on the top LCD pane[...]

89 Exposure Control 5 Depth-of-field AE Exposure W arnings • If the aper ture blinks , the desired depth of field cannot be obtained. (Howev er , 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 2 to 4 . • If both the shutter speed and aperture blink, you can stil[...]

90 Manual Exposure In this mode, y ou set both the shutter speed and aper ture for total e xposure control. Y ou can refer to the e xposure lev el indicator in the viewfinder or use a handheld e xposure meter to determine the shutter speed and aper ture. Using the Built-in Exposure Meter While pressing the < > b utton, turn the < > dial[...]

91 Exposure Control 5 Manual Exposure Refer to the e xposure level indicator and set the shutter speed and aperture to obtain the desired exposure le vel. 5 T ake the picture . 6 Exposure lev el indicator Standard e xposure index • C.Fn-05 can re verse the functions of the < > dial and < > dial. ( → p.134) • C.Fn-06 can set the sh[...]

92 Setting Exposure Compensation The exposure compensation amount y ou set will be eff ective until it is canceled man ually . T o cancel the exposure compensation amount, turn the < > to set the exposure compensation amount to 0, according to procedure 3 on this page. Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera’ s standard exposure s[...]

93 Exposure Control 5 Setting Exposure Compensation Custom Function C.Fn-06-2 enab les the e xposure compensation amount to be set in 1/2-stop increments. ( → p .134) The exposure compensation amount’ s 1/2-stop increments enabled with C.Fn-06 are indicated in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as sho wn below . –1 1/2 exposure compensation [...]

94 A uto Exposure Brac keting With auto e xposure brack eting, the camera brac kets the e xposure automatically up to +/–3 stops in 1/3-stop increments f or three successive frames . Y ou can bracket the e xposures by changing the shutter speed or aper ture. Or you can use a fix ed shutter speed and aper ture and change the ISO speed. Standard e [...]

95 Exposure Control 5 Auto Exposure Br ack eting T ake the pictures. s The AEB sequence will be standard e xposure, decreased exposure , and increased exposure . s The viewfinder’ s exposure le vel indicator will indicate the respective br ack eting amount as each shot is taken. s The current drive mode will be used. ( → p.99) • In the contin[...]

96 A uto Exposure Brack eting T ake the pictures. s The AEB sequence will be standard e xposure, decreased exposure , and increased e xposure. s The viewfinder’ s exposure le vel indicator will indicate the respective br ack eting amount as each shot is taken. • In the continuous shooting mode, holding do wn the shutter button will tak e all th[...]

97 Exposure Control 5 Auto Exposure Br ack eting • C .Fn-06-2 enables the AEB amount to be set in 1/2-stop increments with the shutter speed or aper ture. ( → p.134) Also , C.Fn-05-1 enab les a manual e xposure to be set with a fixed shutter speed and varying aper ture. ( → p.134) • C.Fn-09-2/3 changes the br ack eting sequence to decreased[...]

98 AE Loc k AE lock enab les you to loc k the exposure at a diff erent place from the point of focus. After locking the exposure, you can recompose the shot while maintaining the desired exposure lev el. This feature is useful f or backlit and spotlighted subjects. Focus at the point where y ou want to lock the exposure reading. s The exposure sett[...]

99 Exposure Control 5 Drive Mode Selection Three drive modes are provided: Single-frame: Only one shot is taken. Continuous shots are tak en while you press the shutter b utton fully . The maximum number of contin uous shots in a single burst depends on the image recording quality . See the table below . Self-timer : The self-timer star ts when you[...]

100 Self-timer Operation Drive Modes Selection/ Self-timer Operation • When you tak e a picture, the image is first stored in the camera’ s internal memor y and then transf erred to the CF card. When the internal memor y becomes full during continuous shooting, the camera cannot continue to tak e more pictures until the images are transferred t[...]

101 Exposure Control 5 Using the Eyepiece Shutter Self-timer Operation / Using the Eyepiece Shutter Press the shutter button full y . • The self-timer lamp will start blinking to indicate that the self-timer has star ted. The lamp b links faster during the last two seconds before the picture is taken. • To cancel the self-timer after it star ts[...]

102 Bulb Exposures • Bulb exposures ma y result in rough-looking images due to picture noise. How- ev er , picture noise can be reduced with menu (noise reduction f or bulb e xpo- sures). ( → p.129) • With a fully charged battery , a single bulb e xposure can last as long as about 2.5 hours. By connecting Remote Switch RS-80N3 or Timer Remote[...]

103 Exposure Control 5 LCD P anel Illumination The top and rear LCD panels are provided with illumination so you can read the panels in the dark. The < > button turns the illumination of both panels on or off . The illumination stays on f or 6 sec. If you take a picture while the panel is illuminated, the illumination will turn off 2 seconds [...]

104 Mirror Lockup Mirror lockup is enab led with C.Fn-12. ( → p .136) This prev ents mirror-caused vibrations which may b lur the image dur ing close-ups or when a super telephoto lens is used. T o set this Custom Function, see “Setting a Custom Function” on page 132. When mirror loc kup is set, the camera operates as f ollows . • When usin[...]

105 Flash Photography 6 6 An EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlite makes flash photogr aphy as easy as any AE mode . EX-series Speedlites enable E-TTL autoflash photography as well as E-TTL wireless autoflash photog- raphy with multiple Speedlites. Speedlite 550EX will be used to explain the flash photography f eatures possible with the EOS-1Ds . For [...]

106 Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX With Speedlite 550EX, flash photograph y 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 f ocus . In the aper ture-pr iority AE mode, a slow sync speed is set autom[...]

107 Flash Photography 6 Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX E-TTL A utoflash Using E-TTL autoflash in the < > Program AE mode is described below . F or details on using Speedlite 550EX, see the instructions booklet that came with it. Set the camera’ s shooting mode to < >. 1 Check that the 550EX’ s pilot lamp is lit. 2 Focus the [...]

108 Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) When the Speedlite 550EX is set to the high-speed sync mode ( ), it can synchronize at all shutter speeds, e ven those f aster than 1/250 sec. When high-speed sync is enabled, < > is displayed in the viewfinder to indicate high-speed sync. High-speed sync is eff ective in t[...]

109 Flash Photography 6 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. 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. 1 Focus the subject. • Focus at[...]

110 Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX Flash Exposure Compensation With the camera, y ou can set the EOS-dedicated Speedlite’ s flash exposure compensation amount up to +/–3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to set the desired flash exposure compensation amount. 1 • On the LCD panel[...]

111 Flash Photography 6 Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX Modeling Flash By firing a modeling flash, you can see the shadows and other flash lighting eff ects produced by one or more Speedlites. Make sure the camera and Speedlite are properl y set for flash photograph y . 1 Press the camera’ s depth-of-field pre- view button. s The Speedlite[...]

112 Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX Metered Manual Flash Photography With manual flash exposures, you can set the correct flash exposure by referring to the flash e xposure le vel indicator in the viewfinder . This is useful f or close-up flash photography . Y ou will need a standard 18% gra y card and an E-TTL autoflash Speedlite (such as t[...]

113 Flash Photography 6 Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX Set the correct flash exposure level. • Adjust the Speedlite’ s manual flash output and the camera aperture so that the flash exposure level indicator is aligned with the standard exposure index. 5 Compose and take the picture. 6 Current flash exposure level Standard exposure index [...]

114 Using Non-Canon Flash Units Sync Speed The EOS-1Ds 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 T erminal • The camera’ s PC ter minal is provided f[...]

115 Playback Images 7 7 Y ou can view or erase the images y ou capture with the camera. Y ou can ev en make a sound recording f or an image. 115 Playback Images Playback Images 7 When playbac k images not taken with the camera: The camera might not be ab le to properly display images captured with a diff erent camera or edited with a personal compu[...]

116 Playback Images Y ou can playbac k any image on the LCD monitor . A single image or an image inde x can be display ed. Playback an image. • Press the < > button. s The last image you took will be displayed on the LCD monitor . • To turn off the LCD monitor, press the < > button again. 1 Browse through the images. • To playbac [...]

117 Playback Images 7 Pla yback Images • If you pla yback images and then go awa y without operating or tur ning off the camera, the LCD monitor will turn off automatically after half of the auto power-off time elapses. If the auto power-off function has been disab led, the image displa y will turn off automatically after 15 minutes. • Y ou can[...]

118 Playbac k Images Image with Shooting Inf ormation About the Histogram A histogram is a gr aph indicating the image’ s brightness. The horizontal axis indicates the brightness level, while the vertical axis indicates how many pixels exist for each brightness level. From left to right on the horizontal axis, the brightness goes from dark to bri[...]

119 Playback Images 7 Image Pr otection Protecting a Single Ima g e This prev ents the image from being erased accidentally . Select the image to be protected. • Press the < > button to turn on the image displa y . ( → p .116) • The image can be protected regardless of the display format. • While pressing the < > button, turn th[...]

120 Image Protection Pr otecting All Images in a Folder or CF Card MENU Y ou can protect all the images in a folder or CF card all at once . In the case of a folder , first select it. ( → p.55) On the menu, select “Protect images.” • Press the < > button. • While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select < [...]

121 Playback Images 7 Sound Recording for an Image With the camera’ s built-in microphone, y ou can record your v oice for an y image. The sound data is attached to the image file and can be pla yed with the dedicated software . Select the image to have a sound re- cording. • Press the < > button to playback the image. ( → p .116) • Y[...]

122 Sound Recording for an Image / Erasing an Image Erasing an Image • A sound recording is not possible on a protected image . • The EOS-1Ds camera itself cannot pla y back the sound recording. The EOS-1Ds camera itself cannot pla y back the sound recording. Y ou must transfer the image to a personal computer and use the dedicated software to [...]

123 Playback Images 7 Erasing an Image Erase the image. • While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select “OK. ” Then let go of the < > button. s The access lamp will blink while the image is erased. • To erase another image, repeat steps 2 to 4 . • To turn off the LCD monitor, press the < > button. 4 Er[...]

124 Erasing an Image On the erase menu, select “ALL.” • While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select “ALL. ” Then let go of the < > button. s A confirmation dialog will appear. 4 Erase the images. • While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select “OK. ” Then let go of the < &[...]

125 Playback Images 7 Erasing an Image Erasing All Images on the CF Car d MENU On the menu, select “Erase all on CF card.” • Press the < > button. • While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select < >. • While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select “Er ase all on CF card. ” [...]

126 Formatting a CF Card On the menu, select “Format.” • Press the < > button. • While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select < >. • While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select “F or mat. ” Then let go of the < > button. 1 If necessary , you can f ormat a CF card f[...]

127 Menu Settings 8 8 On-screen menus enab le you to customiz e the camera’ s various settings and functions. The mar k you see in these Instruction Manual giv es just a brief descr iption of the rele vant Custom Func- tion. This section explains all of the camera’ s menu settings, Custom Functions, and P ersonal Functions. The procedure to set[...]

128 Menu Settings MENU Custom WB Select the image to be used for the custom white balance setting. ( → p.43) Color temp. Set the desired color temperature from 2800 K to 10000 K in 100 K increments. ( → p.44) Processing parameter setting Besides the Standard setting, up to three sets of parameter settings can be set and registered. ( → p.50) [...]

129 Menu Settings 8 Menu Settings MENU Review time When “Review” is set to “On” or “On (Info),” you can set the n umber of seconds the image is displa yed on the LCD monitor . ( → p.53) Noise reduction When turned on, noise reduction can reduce noise in the image that is prone to occur during bulb e xposures. Protect images Y ou can p[...]

130 Menu Settings Auto power off To av oid exhausting the battery , “A uto power off ” tur ns off the camera automatically after the camera is left unused for a set time period. Y ou can set this time to 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, or 30 min. “Off ” will disab le this feature. Date/time Sets the date and time. Y ou can also change the date f or mat (ye[...]

131 Menu Settings 8 Menu Settings MENU Custom Functions This is for setting the camer a’ s Custom Functions according to your preferences. ( → p.132) Personal Functions This is for saving up to three groups of Custom Function settings. Y ou can also use the dedicated software to set each P ersonal Function on or off .( → p.145) Clear all Cust[...]

132 Setting a Custom Function MENU On the menu, select “Custom Function (C.Fn).” • Press the < > button. • While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select < >. • While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select “Custom Function (C .Fn). ” Then let go of the < > button. 1 S[...]

133 Menu Settings 8 Custom Function Settings MENU C.Fn-01 Finder display during exposure 1: Displays the exposure information and number of remaining shots during continuous shooting. C.Fn-02 Shutter release without CF card 1: With C.Fn-02-1, the shutter button will not work if there is no CF card in the camera. This prev ents picture taking withou[...]

134 When both C.Fn-04 and C .Fn-07 are set, electronic manual focusing will be enabled or disabled as follows: ∗ When in focus/Not in f ocus E: Enabled D: Disabled Custom Function No. Setting C.Fn-04 0, 2 1, 3 0 D / E E / E 1 D / D E / D C.Fn-07 2 D / D D / D Custom Function Settings MENU C.Fn-05 Manual Tv/A v set. for M exp. 1: This is convenien[...]

135 Menu Settings 8 Custom Function Settings MENU C.Fn-08 T op LCD panel / Back LCD pane 1: Displays the ISO speed at all times. It also displays the number of remaining shots on the top LCD panel with four digits. 2: Displays the ISO speed instead of the number of remaining shots. Y ou can tell when the number of remaining shots is low by seeing a[...]

136 Custom Function Settings MENU C.Fn-11 AF point selection method 1: This reverses the functions of the < > button and < > button. 2: • While exposure metering is active, turn the < > dial to select a horizontal AF point (if C .Fn-13-3 has been set, select a peripheral AF point). This is also possib le dur ing continuous shoot[...]

137 Menu Settings 8 Custom Function Settings MENU C.Fn-14 Auto reduction of daylight sync 0: Obtains a natural-looking fill-flash automatically . 1: This prevents underexposure of a subject in front of a strong backlight such as a sunset. C.Fn-15 Shutter curtain synchronization 1: By using a slow sync speed, you can create a light trail f ollo wing[...]

138 Custom Function Settings MENU C.Fn-18 Switch to registered AF point 1: Press the < > button to s witch to the registered AF point. 2: Y ou can switch to the registered AF point only while you press the < > button. When y ou release the button, the AF point selected previously becomes activ e again. Y ou can thereby easily s witch be[...]

139 Menu Settings 8 Custom Function Settings / Clearing All Custom Function Clearing All Custom Functions MENU C.Fn-00 Focusing screen 0: For New Laser-matte screens. 1: For Laser-matte screens. Since the EOS-1Ds’ s standard focusing screen is the Ec- CIII, C .Fn-00-1 is already set upon factory shipment. MENU Except f or C.Fn-00, y ou can clear [...]

140 Registering Custom Function Gr oups MENU Registering Custom Function Gr oups MENU Y ou can register up to three groups of Custom Function settings. A group of Custom Function settings can be used f or a specific shooting situation such as spor ts, snapshooting, and landscapes. Note that C.Fn-00 “Focusing screen” cannot be registered in any [...]

141 Menu Settings 8 Registering Custom Function Groups Select the group n umber . • While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select a group number from “P .Fn-00-1” to “P .Fn-00-3. ” Then let go of the < > button. s When you select an unregistered g roup number , the “Not registered” message will appear . [...]

142 Registering Custom Function Groups MENU Using a Custom Function Gr oup MENU After follo wing the procedure on the preceding page to register a Custom Function group , follo w the procedure below to apply the Custom Function group’ s settings to the camera. On the menu, select “P ersonal Func- tions (P .Fn). ” • Press the < > butto[...]

143 Menu Settings 8 Registering Custom Function Groups MENU Select “OK. ” • While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select “OK. ” Then let go of the < > button. 5 Check the registered gr oup’ s Custom Function settings. s The group number of the Custom Functions that were applied is displa yed in green, and[...]

144 Pe r sonal Functions Pe r sonal Functions P .Fn No. Description 00 Custom Function group registration. 01 Disables the shooting modes . 03 Specifies the metering mode for man ual exposure . 04 Sets the maximum and minim um shutter speeds to be used. 05 Sets the maximum and minim um aper tures to be used. 06 Registers and s witches the shooting [...]

145 Menu Settings 8 Clearing and Resetting P ersonal Functions MENU Y ou can clear or reset P ersonal Functions set and registered with the dedicated software . The P ersonal Function settings can be modified only with the driver softw are. For details , see “EOS DIGIT AL Software User’ s Manual. ” On the menu, select “P ersonal Func- tions[...]

146 Clearing All P ersonal Functions MENU Y ou can clear all the P ersonal Function settings set or registered with the dedicated software . On the menu, select “Clear all Personal Functions. ” • Press the < > button. • While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select < >. • While pressing the < > b[...]

147 Maintenance 9 9 Learn how to set the camera’ s date and time, bac k-up batter y and clean the CMOS sensor . 147 Maintenance Maintenance 9[...]

148 Setting the Date and Time On the menu, select “Date/time.” • Press the < > button. • While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select < >. • While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select “Date/time. ” Then let go of the < > button. 1 To set or correct the camera’ s[...]

149 Maintenance 9 Replacing the Back-up Battery The back-up battery maintains the camera’ s date and time. The battery’ s ser vice life is about 10 years . If the date/time is reset upon batter y pack replacement, replace the back-up battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery as described below . Set the < > switch to < > and remove [...]

150 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor MENU The CMOS sensor corresponds to the film in a film-based camera. If any dust or other f oreign matter adheres to the CMOS sensor , it may show up as a dark speck in the pictures y ou take . To av oid this, f ollow the procedure below to clean the CMOS sensor . Note that the CMOS sensor is a very delicate component. [...]

151 Maintenance 9 Cleaning the CMOS Sensor Clean the CMOS sensor . • Use a rubber blower to carefully blow away any dust, etc., adhering to the CMOS sensor . 5 After cleaning the CMOS sensor . • Set the < > switch to < >. s The camera will turn off and the shutter will close. The reflex mirror will also go down. • Set the < >[...]

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153 Reference 10 10 This section will help you understand y our camera better . It cov ers basic photography concepts, camera specifications, system acces- sories, and other reference information. 153 Reference Reference 10[...]

154 Basic T erminology AE Abbre viation for auto e xposure. It is an automatic metering and exposure system that sets the optimum exposure (shutter speed and/or aperture) based on the reading by the built-in e xposure meter . AF Abbre viation for auto f ocus. It enables the camera to f ocus the subject automatically . CF (CompactFlash) card CF card[...]

155 Reference 10 Basic T er minology Aperture The aper ture value (f/number) indicates the siz e of the aperture opening in the lens. It is equal to the focal length de vided by the aper ture diameter . It adjusts the amount of light striking the CMOS sensor . The aperture value is display ed on the camera’ s top LCD panel and in the viewfinder .[...]

156 Basic T er minology Depth of field This is the range where acceptable focus can be achieved in front of and behind the point of the subject. The smaller the aperture (the higher the f/number), the deeper the depth of field. And the larger the aperture (the lower the f/number), the shallower the depth of field. The depth of field is affected as [...]

157 Reference 10 Exposure W arning List 1) Increase the ISO speed. 2) Use flash. 1) Decrease the ISO speed. 2) Attach a neutral density filter to the lens. 1) T ur n the < > to set a slower shutter speed. 2) Increase the ISO speed. 1) T ur n the < > to set a faster shutter speed. 2) Decrease the ISO speed. 1) Tu rn the < > to set [...]

158 Program Line The program line belo w applies when the camera is used in the Program AE < > mode with an EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens. Program Line Description The bottom horizontal axis represents the shutter speed and the right vertical axis represents the aper ture. On the left edge and top edge of the graph, the Exposure V alue (EV) is indic[...]

159 Reference 10 1/3-stop Increments 1/2-stop Increments Full-stop Increments Shutter Speed Aperture Shutter Speed Aperture Shutter Speed Aperture Shutter Speed and Aper ture 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 [...]

160 Error Codes On-screen Messages The messages displayed on the LCD monitor are as follows: Busy This is not an image shot by EOS-1Ds “Folder number full” No more producing folder “CF card full” No more producing folder The camera is processing the data. Wait a moment. Y ou selected an image that cannot be used for “Custom WB”. Select [...]

161 Reference 10 Set enlargement mode of P .Fn-30 on the camera P .Fn-30 has not been set in the camera. Use the dedicated software to set P .Fn-30. On-screen Messages “CF card full” No more recording Since the CF card is full, a sound recording cannot be made. Erase unnecessary images from the CF card to make more room. Note that any erased im[...]

162 The batter y has almost e xhausted. s Recharge the battery . ( → p.22) Only the < > icon is displa yed on the top LCD panel. The battery cannot be recharged. Y ou are using the wrong battery . s Use the dedicated Ni-MH P ack. ( → p .22) The battery is not proper ly attached to the charger . s Attach the battery proper ly to the charge[...]

163 Reference 10 The CF card is not properly installed. s Install the CF card properly . ( → p.27) The CF card is full. s Use a new CF card or erase unnecessary images. ( → p.27, 122) The battery is exhausted. s Recharge the battery . ( → p.22) Y ou did not focus well. (The focus confirmation light in the viewfinder blinked.) s Press the shut[...]

164 Changing the Focusing Screen Y ou can change the camera’ s focusing screen to better suit the subject or shooting situation. Y ou must also set C.Fn-00 so that the standard setting f or obtaining a correct exposure matches the focusing screen. On the menu, select “Custom Function (C.Fn). ” • Press the < > button. • While pressin[...]

165 Reference 10 Changing the Focusing Screen Ec-A: Standard microprism Ec-H: Laser-matte with scale Lenses with a maxi- m um aperture smaller (higher f/number) than f/5.6 will cause the focusing screen’ s microprism to darken. The scales at the center and peripher y help you compose shots for close-ups and photomicrograph y . Ec-B: New split scr[...]

166 Major Accessories (optional) Ni-MH P ack NP-E3 Dedicated, high-performance pow er pack with a rated voltage of 12 V . It can be recharged up to 500 times. When fully charged, it enables the camer a to take up to about 600 shots at normal temperature. Ni-MH Charger NC-E2 Quick charger dedicated to the Ni-MH P ack NP-E3. It takes about 120 min ut[...]

167 Reference 10 Major Accessories (optional) Remote Switch RS-80N3 Remote switch with an 80-cm cord to pre vent camera shake f or super telephoto shots, macrophotog raphy , and bulb e xposures. Y ou can use the remote switch to press the shutter button halfw ay or completely . It also has a shutter release lock. Its quick-lock plug connects to the[...]

168 System Map Eyecup Ec-II Anti-Fog Ey epiece Ec Rubber F rame Ec Ec-Series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Angle Finder C 220EX ST -E2 420EX 550EX Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX Strap L4 Hand Strap E1 Focusing screen Ec Ni-MH P ack NP-E3 Ni-MH Charger NC-E2 DC Coupler Kit DCK-E1 CR2025 lithium battery EOS DIGIT AL Solution Disk Macro T win Lite MT -24EX Bund[...]

169 Reference 10 System Map Canon EF lenses Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 Remote Switch RS-80N3 Wireless Controller LC-4 CF card Card reader Data V erification Kit D VK-E1 PC card adapter Interface Cab le IFC-450D6 Interface Cab le IFC-450D4 IFC-200D6 IFC-200D4 PC card slot UBS por t IEEE 1394 por t IEEE 1394 por t PC card slot UBS por t PC/A T -[...]

170 Specifications • T ype T ype Digital AF/AE SLR Recording medium T ype I or II CF card Image size 35.8 x 23.8 mm (1.4 x 1 in) Compatible lenses Canon EF lenses (effectiv e focal length is as marked on the lens) Lens mount Canon EF mount • Imaging Element T ype High-sensitivity , high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor Pixels Eff ecti[...]

171 Reference 10 Specifications • Viewfinder T ype Glass pentaprism Cov erage Appro x. 100 percent vertically and hor izontally with respect to the effectiv e pixels Magnification 0.7x (–1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity) Eyepoint 20 mm Built-in dioptric correction –3.0 - +1.0 diopter Focusing screen Interchangeable (9 types), Standard f o[...]

172 Major Specifications Brack eting methods 1. Shutter speed or aper ture 2. ISO speed Manual: +/–3 stops in 1/3-stop increments (can be combined with AEB) AE lock Auto: Operates in One-Shot AF mode with e valuativ e metering when focus is achie ved. Manual: By AE lock button in all metering modes. • Shutter T ype Electronically-controlled, fo[...]

173 Reference 10 Major Specifications • Sound Recording Recording method The voice narration recorded with the b uilt-in microphone is attached to the image. File format W A V Recording time Max. 30 sec. per recording • Menus Menu categories 1. Recording menu, 2. Playback men u, 3. Set-up menu, 4. Custom/Personal Functions men u LCD monitor lan[...]

174 Inde x A Accessories ........................................... 166 AEB ......................................................... 94 - canceling ........................................... 97 AE lock .................................................... 98 AF point ................................................... 64 - activation area .......[...]

Thank y ou f or pur chasing a Canon pr oduct. The EOS-1Ds is a high-performance, digital AF SLR camer a with a large, 36x24mm (appro x.), 11.1-megapix el CMOS sensor and high-precision Area AF . The camer a is compatible with all Canon EF lenses and has many f eatures f or all types of photograph y , from fully automatic snapshooting to professiona[...]

English Edition INSTR UCTION MANU AL INSTRUCTION MANU AL E E CT1-1237-000 © CANON INC. 2002 PRINTED IN JAP AN This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of September 2002. F or information on using the camera with system accessories introduced after this date, contact y our nearest Canon Ser vice Center . CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, O[...]