Canon EOS-1- Manuals

I CAMERA FEATURES AND OPERATION 6 The 45-point AREA AF Sensor 6 The Evolution of AF Speed & Predictive AF Control 7 AF Modes 8 AF Point Selection Methods 8 AF Performance According to Subject Contrast & Detail 9 AF Performance According to Light Levels 9 Shutter Release Techniques: Half-Pres...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 6 I. CAMERA FEATURES AND OPERATION EOS-1 class digital SLRs use an improved version of the 45-point Area AF CMOS sensor unit that was originally introduced in 1998 with the EOS-3. The pixel density and layout of sensor elements together with the ...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 7 The EOS-1D and EOS-1Ds had the fastest AF systems available among EOS SLRs when they were introduced, but the EOS-1D Mark II now has the most powerful AF system of any EOS camera released to date (2004). The EOS-1D Mark II was the first Canon c...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 8 One-Shot AF: This mode is intended for use with stationary subjects. It locks focus upon completion of lens drive, allowing the photographer to recompose if desired. One-Shot AF is also recommended for maximum performance in extreme low-light s...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 9 AF Performance According to Subject Contrast & Detail AF Performance According to Light Levels When the camera is set for MFPS, the manually selected focusing point illuminates in the viewfinder display when the shutter button is pressed ha...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 1 0 Shutter Release Techniques: Half-Press vs. Mash focus manually until you are “in the ballpark,” then try using AF for fine-tuning. Additionally, this is an instance where the distance range selector switch on “white” lenses like the EF 70-200...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 1 1 Autofocusing Techniques: Off-Center Focusing Points vs. “Focus Lock and Recompose” Fine-Tuning Your Camera with Custom and Personal Functions Some might think that it’s a good idea to keep the shutter button half-pressed all the time, but bat...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 1 2 shutter release simply by pressing or lifting the thumb off the AE Lock button. • C.Fn 4-2 keeps AF start on the shutter button, but allows the photographer to stop AF temporarily by pressing the AE Lock button. AE Lock is unavailable in this...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 1 3 focusing points results in faster manual selection, and linking spot metering to the manually selected focusing point comes in handy under certain circumstances, particularly with off-center subjects. • C.Fn 13-2 also reduces the number of ma...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 1 4 • C.Fn 18-0 is the default setting. The camera can “register” (memorize) a user-specified focusing point or even automatic focusing point selection, then switch immediately to the registered focusing point by pressing the focusing point selec...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 1 5 photography when another subject or obstacle temporarily blocks the original subject. The default setting is 0.5 seconds, but with this Custom Function it can be tweaked faster or slower according to the photographer’s personal preference. • ...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 1 6 Combining Custom Functions: Advanced Operations Personal Function 15 disables the AF-Assist beam of compatible EX-series Speedlites. This can be helpful when working with other photographers, to prevent your AF-Assist beam from appearing in t...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 1 8 Background Traditionally photographers have used the FLR (focus, lock, recompose) method when interfacing with their camera and their subject. This is how it had to be done with manual focus cameras and the early auto-focus models with a sing...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 2 0 Background Both AFPS and Single Point AF are useful in shooting sports. A single point is generally best in team sports like football, basketball, soccer, and hockey. AFPS is good for sports like baseball, some track and field, and many indiv...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 2 2 and let you experiment knowledgeably with other combinations that might be better suited to your specific needs. Personal Function 00 Once you get a combination of Custom Functions that works best for you, it can then be saved (along with any...

I I . L E N S I S S U E S 2 3 AF Speed According to EF Lens Vintage EF Extender Issues Just as EOS cameras have improved over time in terms of AF calculation speed, EF lenses have improved in terms of lens drive speed. Although most if not all EF lenses regardless of vintage autofocus quickly enough...

I I I . I M A G E Q U A L I T Y S E T T I N G S 2 4 RAW vs. JPEG JPEG Quality EOS-1 class digital SLRs allow photographers to shoot RAW files, in-camera JPEGs, or RAW plus JPEG simultaneously. The RAW file setting records image data directly from the image sensor at maximum resolution without JPEG c...

I I I . I M A G E Q U A L I T Y S E T T I N G S 2 5 In-Camera Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation & Color Tone Control The Level 10 setting for JPEG quality produces the highest image quality level for in-camera JPEGs, while Level 1 yields the highest compression ratio. The higher the compression ra...

I I I . I M A G E Q U A L I T Y S E T T I N G S 2 6 image detail as possible with in-camera JPEGs. (In-camera sharpness settings do not apply to RAW files because they can be overridden during conversion.) The default “no sharpening” setting allows maximum latitude for post-processing. In commercial...

I I I . I M A G E Q U A L I T Y S E T T I N G S 2 7 the in-camera setting at Level 0 and apply sharpening during post-processing in a computer. See Unsharp Mask . Contrast & Saturation: With EOS-1 class digital SLRs, Contrast and Saturation can be adjusted on a 5 step scale from -2 to +2, with t...

I V. S H A R P N E S S E V A L U AT I O N 2 8 Reviewing Images on the Camera’s LCD Monitor Monitor Evaluation Vs. Printed Output The first step in evaluating image quality for most EOS Digital SLR users is checking the LCD monitor during Review or Playback. The Mark II cameras are equipped with a zo...

I V. S H A R P N E S S E V A L U AT I O N 2 9 Motion Blur Camera or Subject Movement After Focus Lock Diffraction bound to look softer than it would at greater viewing distances or lower magnification. Therefore, if printed output, especially at 8.5" x 11" or less, is the final objective, it...

V. S H A R P E N I N G M E T H O D S I N P O S T - P R O C E S S I N G 3 0 Adobe Photoshop’s Unsharp Mask Filter If little or no in-camera sharpening has been applied prior to viewing an EOS-1 class Digital SLR image at 100% magnification, especially with the EOS-1D Mark II, most photographers will ...

V. S H A R P E N I N G M E T H O D S I N P O S T - P R O C E S S I N G 3 1 3rd Party Sharpening Software finely-detailed landscapes and architecture, etc. usually need more sharpening) and noise levels. (Sharpening accentuates noise, especially in shadow areas.) There are many other Unsharp Mask “tr...

V. S H A R P E N I N G M E T H O D S I N P O S T - P R O C E S S I N G 3 2 RAW Converters Vendor: Noel Carboni Software Title: dSLR Fractal Sharpening Web Page: http://actions.home.att.net/dSLR_Fractal_Sharpen.html Vendor: www.thepluginsite.com Software Title: FocalBlade Web Page: http://www.theplug...

V I . E Q U I P M E N T C A L I B R AT I O N I S S U E S 3 3 AF System Calibration Lens Calibration Testing Your Own Cameras & Lenses If the camera and lens are being operated correctly, but images remain consistently out of focus, there is always the possibility that the camera or lens is not p...

V I . E Q U I P M E N T C A L I B R AT I O N I S S U E S 3 4 SLRs.) If you are using an IS Lens, turn off the Image Stabilizer. 3. Select a focusing target with adequate detail from center to edge. A newspaper page is a good choice. 4. Make sure that the target is totally flat and as parallel as pos...

I CAMERA FEATURES AND OPERATION 6 The 45-point AREA AF Sensor 6 The Evolution of AF Speed & Predictive AF Control 7 AF Modes 8 AF Point Selection Methods 8 AF Performance According to Subject Contrast & Detail 9 AF Performance According to Light Levels 9 Shutter Release Techniques: Half-Pres...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 6 I. CAMERA FEATURES AND OPERATION EOS-1 class digital SLRs use an improved version of the 45-point Area AF CMOS sensor unit that was originally introduced in 1998 with the EOS-3. The pixel density and layout of sensor elements together with the ...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 7 The EOS-1D and EOS-1Ds had the fastest AF systems available among EOS SLRs when they were introduced, but the EOS-1D Mark II now has the most powerful AF system of any EOS camera released to date (2004). The EOS-1D Mark II was the first Canon c...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 8 One-Shot AF: This mode is intended for use with stationary subjects. It locks focus upon completion of lens drive, allowing the photographer to recompose if desired. One-Shot AF is also recommended for maximum performance in extreme low-light s...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 9 AF Performance According to Subject Contrast & Detail AF Performance According to Light Levels When the camera is set for MFPS, the manually selected focusing point illuminates in the viewfinder display when the shutter button is pressed ha...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 1 0 Shutter Release Techniques: Half-Press vs. Mash focus manually until you are “in the ballpark,” then try using AF for fine-tuning. Additionally, this is an instance where the distance range selector switch on “white” lenses like the EF 70-200...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 1 1 Autofocusing Techniques: Off-Center Focusing Points vs. “Focus Lock and Recompose” Fine-Tuning Your Camera with Custom and Personal Functions Some might think that it’s a good idea to keep the shutter button half-pressed all the time, but bat...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 1 2 shutter release simply by pressing or lifting the thumb off the AE Lock button. • C.Fn 4-2 keeps AF start on the shutter button, but allows the photographer to stop AF temporarily by pressing the AE Lock button. AE Lock is unavailable in this...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 1 3 focusing points results in faster manual selection, and linking spot metering to the manually selected focusing point comes in handy under certain circumstances, particularly with off-center subjects. • C.Fn 13-2 also reduces the number of ma...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 1 4 • C.Fn 18-0 is the default setting. The camera can “register” (memorize) a user-specified focusing point or even automatic focusing point selection, then switch immediately to the registered focusing point by pressing the focusing point selec...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 1 5 photography when another subject or obstacle temporarily blocks the original subject. The default setting is 0.5 seconds, but with this Custom Function it can be tweaked faster or slower according to the photographer’s personal preference. • ...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 1 6 Combining Custom Functions: Advanced Operations Personal Function 15 disables the AF-Assist beam of compatible EX-series Speedlites. This can be helpful when working with other photographers, to prevent your AF-Assist beam from appearing in t...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 1 8 Background Traditionally photographers have used the FLR (focus, lock, recompose) method when interfacing with their camera and their subject. This is how it had to be done with manual focus cameras and the early auto-focus models with a sing...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 2 0 Background Both AFPS and Single Point AF are useful in shooting sports. A single point is generally best in team sports like football, basketball, soccer, and hockey. AFPS is good for sports like baseball, some track and field, and many indiv...

I . C A M E R A F E AT U R E S A N D O P E R AT I O N 2 2 and let you experiment knowledgeably with other combinations that might be better suited to your specific needs. Personal Function 00 Once you get a combination of Custom Functions that works best for you, it can then be saved (along with any...

I I . L E N S I S S U E S 2 3 AF Speed According to EF Lens Vintage EF Extender Issues Just as EOS cameras have improved over time in terms of AF calculation speed, EF lenses have improved in terms of lens drive speed. Although most if not all EF lenses regardless of vintage autofocus quickly enough...

I I I . I M A G E Q U A L I T Y S E T T I N G S 2 4 RAW vs. JPEG JPEG Quality EOS-1 class digital SLRs allow photographers to shoot RAW files, in-camera JPEGs, or RAW plus JPEG simultaneously. The RAW file setting records image data directly from the image sensor at maximum resolution without JPEG c...

I I I . I M A G E Q U A L I T Y S E T T I N G S 2 5 In-Camera Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation & Color Tone Control The Level 10 setting for JPEG quality produces the highest image quality level for in-camera JPEGs, while Level 1 yields the highest compression ratio. The higher the compression ra...

I I I . I M A G E Q U A L I T Y S E T T I N G S 2 6 image detail as possible with in-camera JPEGs. (In-camera sharpness settings do not apply to RAW files because they can be overridden during conversion.) The default “no sharpening” setting allows maximum latitude for post-processing. In commercial...

I I I . I M A G E Q U A L I T Y S E T T I N G S 2 7 the in-camera setting at Level 0 and apply sharpening during post-processing in a computer. See Unsharp Mask . Contrast & Saturation: With EOS-1 class digital SLRs, Contrast and Saturation can be adjusted on a 5 step scale from -2 to +2, with t...

I V. S H A R P N E S S E V A L U AT I O N 2 8 Reviewing Images on the Camera’s LCD Monitor Monitor Evaluation Vs. Printed Output The first step in evaluating image quality for most EOS Digital SLR users is checking the LCD monitor during Review or Playback. The Mark II cameras are equipped with a zo...

I V. S H A R P N E S S E V A L U AT I O N 2 9 Motion Blur Camera or Subject Movement After Focus Lock Diffraction bound to look softer than it would at greater viewing distances or lower magnification. Therefore, if printed output, especially at 8.5" x 11" or less, is the final objective, it...

V. S H A R P E N I N G M E T H O D S I N P O S T - P R O C E S S I N G 3 0 Adobe Photoshop’s Unsharp Mask Filter If little or no in-camera sharpening has been applied prior to viewing an EOS-1 class Digital SLR image at 100% magnification, especially with the EOS-1D Mark II, most photographers will ...

V. S H A R P E N I N G M E T H O D S I N P O S T - P R O C E S S I N G 3 1 3rd Party Sharpening Software finely-detailed landscapes and architecture, etc. usually need more sharpening) and noise levels. (Sharpening accentuates noise, especially in shadow areas.) There are many other Unsharp Mask “tr...

V. S H A R P E N I N G M E T H O D S I N P O S T - P R O C E S S I N G 3 2 RAW Converters Vendor: Noel Carboni Software Title: dSLR Fractal Sharpening Web Page: http://actions.home.att.net/dSLR_Fractal_Sharpen.html Vendor: www.thepluginsite.com Software Title: FocalBlade Web Page: http://www.theplug...

V I . E Q U I P M E N T C A L I B R AT I O N I S S U E S 3 3 AF System Calibration Lens Calibration Testing Your Own Cameras & Lenses If the camera and lens are being operated correctly, but images remain consistently out of focus, there is always the possibility that the camera or lens is not p...

V I . E Q U I P M E N T C A L I B R AT I O N I S S U E S 3 4 SLRs.) If you are using an IS Lens, turn off the Image Stabilizer. 3. Select a focusing target with adequate detail from center to edge. A newspaper page is a good choice. 4. Make sure that the target is totally flat and as parallel as pos...