Page 2 - Improved focus prediction and object tracking performance.
Welcome to the World of the EOS-1 N, The Flagship Camera of the EOS Series 2 Thank you for selecting a Canon EOS camera. Thousands of professional photographers throughout the world are devot-ed users of the EOS-1 — a flexible, high-precision tool responsible forrecording on film countless decisive ...
Page 3 - General Precautions
3 The EOS-1 N family consists of the following three models in addition tothe standard model: • EOS-1 N DP: This model combines the BP-E1* AA-size battery pack with theEOS-1 N, allowing the user to switch between the standard2CR5 lithium battery or AA-size batteries depending on theshooting situatio...
Page 6 - Camera Care and Precautions; However, this camera is; not waterproof; and must therefore be handled with
Camera Care and Precautions 6 1. Handling, Cleaning and Storage • This camera is a high-precision instrument. Be careful not to drop it or subject it to shock. • The Canon EOS-1 N has been designed for increased resistance to moisture. However, this camera is not waterproof and must therefore be han...
Page 7 - Liquid Crystal Display Information
Camera Care and Precautions 7 • A minute amount of battery power is used for the display even when the main switch is set to . This does not affect the camera’s shooting capacity (num- ber of film rolls possible per battery). • Carefully check the camera’s operation after lengthy storage. When the c...
Page 8 - Battery Information; When loading a new battery; Camera Operation with a Low Battery
Camera Care and Precautions 8 4. Battery Information This camera requires battery power for operation. Always check the battery at thefollowing times: 1. When loading a new battery 2. After lengthy storage 3. If the shutter will not release 4. In cold weather 5. Before an important shooting assignme...
Page 9 - Nomenclature
9 Nomenclature • Page numbers of sections related to each component are indicated in parentheses. N Lens Attachment Mark (red) ( → page 18) Lens Mount Mirror ( → page 72) Shutter Button ( → page 20) Self-Timer Indicator ( → page 70) Grip / Battery Chamber ( → page 14) Depth-of-Field Preview Button (...
Page 11 - ONE SHOT; AEB; I S O
11 Nomenclature Shooting Modes Manual Exposure: M Shutter-priority AE: Tv BulbExposure:Program AE: P Aperture-priority AE: Av * Depth-of-Field AE: DEP Shutter Speed Film Speed Battery Check ( ) Bulb ( ) * Depth-of-Field AE ( ) Custom Function Control Aperture Value Custom FunctionControl AEB Value* ...
Page 13 - Attaching the Strap
13 I Shooting Preparations and Basic Operation This section explains the preparations neces-sary to set up the camera before use, as wellas the basic operation of the camera. ● Attaching the Strap Thread the ends of the strap throughthe strap fixtures as shown. Pull firmlyon the strap to make sure i...
Page 14 - Loading the Battery; model and page 96 for the EOS-1 N HS model and the EOS-1 N RS model.; Slide the grip down to remove.; • T h e b a t t e r y l a b e l s h o u l d b e f a c i n g
14 1. Loading the Battery This camera operates on a 6-volt, 2CR5 lithium battery, housed in thegrip. • Refer to page 93 for additional information on the batteries of the EOS-1 N DP model and page 96 for the EOS-1 N HS model and the EOS-1 N RS model. m u Ih t I L m u Ih t I L 1 Using a coin or simil...
Page 15 - CR5 Lithium Battery Shooting Capacity; for the EOS-1 N HS model and page 100 for the EOS-1 N RS model.; Checking the Battery Level; Set the main switch to “; Battery power sufficient.; Temperature
0 15 2CR5 Lithium Battery Shooting Capacity • Data based on Canon’s Standard Test Method using a new battery, EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens and 24-exposure film. Values in parentheses are for 36-expo-sure film. • Repeated autofocus operation without taking any pictures will reduce the overall shooting capac...
Page 16 - Operating the Main Switch
● EOS-1 N RS Main Switch : T u r n s o f f t h e c a m e r a a n d makes it inoperational. A : T u r n s o n t h e c a m e r a a n d makes it operational. RS : Same as “ A ” except that the R S ( R a p i d S h o t ) m o d e i sa l s o s e t . T h i s e n a b l e s acontinuous shooting speedof about ...
Page 17 - Setting and Adjusting Basic Functions
17 4. Setting and Adjusting Basic Functions This camera’s shooting mode, AF mode and metering mode are set andchanged as follows: 1 Set the main switch to “ A ”. 2 Press the shooting mode selector(or AF mode selector or meteringm o d e s e l e c t o r ) a n d h o l d i t d o w nwhile turning the mai...
Page 18 - • Autofocus is not possible when the; Remove the front lens cap.; Removing the Lens
18 5. Lens Attachment 1 Remove the lens' rear dust cap andthe camera's body cap by turningthem counterclockwise. 2 Align the red dots on the lens andcamera body, then rotate the lensclockwise until it locks in place witha click. 3 Set the lens’ focus mode switch to“ AF ”. • Autofocus is not possible...
Page 19 - Dioptric Adjustment; • T h e d i a g r a m s h o w s t h e d i a l i n t h e; Reattach the eyecup to the camera.
19 6. Dioptric Adjustment The viewfinder has a built-in dioptric adjustment mechanism that lets youadjust the eyesight correction to achieve a sharp viewfinder image. Thisalso allows near- or far-sighted users to take pictures without wearingglasses. The diopter can be adjusted within a range of –3~...
Page 20 - Shutter Button Operation and Autofocus; • The autofocus system uses five
20 7. Shutter Button Operation and Autofocus The shutter button has a two step construction. Press halfway (to the firststep) to activate focusing and metering, and press completely (to the sec-ond step) to release the shutter and make the exposure. 1. Pressing Halfway 1) This activates autofocus. W...
Page 21 - Shutter Button Operation and Autofocus; Pressing Completely; • Viewfinder data is extinguished during
Shutter Button Operation and Autofocus 21 2. Pressing Completely This releases the shutter and takes thepicture, then advances the film. TheLCD panel’s frame counter displaysthe frame number. • Viewfinder data is extinguished during exposure. • If the camera moves at the instant the shutter is relea...
Page 23 - Film Loading; • If you find it difficult to perform both; • H o l d d o w n t h e f i l m c a r t r i d g e w h i l e; • If you pull out too much film, wind the
23 Film Loading 1 Set the main switch to “ A ”. 2 Open the back cover by using yourthumb to press the back cover lockr e l e a s e b u t t o n w h i l e s l i d i n g t h elatch down. • If you find it difficult to perform both operations with one finger, use one fin-ger to press the back cover relea...
Page 24 - D O N O T; p u l l t h e f i l m t i p p a s t t h e; ” and the film-load check; • I f t h e f i l m t r a n s p o r t ( w i n d / r e w i n d )
24 Film Loading 5 After checking that the film tip isaligned with the orange mark andt h a t t h e f i l m p e r f o r a t i o n s a r eengaged with the sprockets, closethe back cover until it clicks shut. • D O N O T p u l l t h e f i l m t i p p a s t t h e orange mark. If the film tip passes theo...
Page 25 - Removing Film; The film automatically rewinds at the end of the roll.; Removing Film in Mid-Roll; immediately starts rewinding.
25 Film Loading ● Removing Film The film automatically rewinds at the end of the roll. 1 W h e n r e w i n d i n g s t a r t s , t h e f i l mrewind indicator moves from right toleft to show that the film is rewind-i n g . A t t h e s a m e t i m e , t h e L C Dpanel’s frame counter counts downthe n...
Page 26 - • When the subject is focused, the AF
26 10. Program AE mode [P] In Program AE mode the camera automatically sets the shutter speedand aperture value according to the subject brightness. This mode allowsanyone to start taking pictures quickly without worrying about exposuresettings. Five focusing points provide a wide focusing area, mak...
Page 27 - Program Shift Function; Remaining Frame Counter; • Non-DX films are identified as 36-exposure rolls, and the remaining
• If a shutter speed of 30” and the maximum aperture value blink in the display, the sub-ject is too dark. Switch to flash photography, referring to “V. Using Flash” on page 76. • If a shutter speed of 8000 and the minimum aperture value blink in the display, thesubject is too bright. Attach a neutr...
Page 28 - • F i r s t m a k e s u r e t h e c a m e r a ' s m a i n
28 II Selecting the AF and Metering Modes • F i r s t m a k e s u r e t h e c a m e r a ' s m a i n switch is set to “ A ” or “ ” A L This camera’s wide-zone autofocussystem lets you freely select from fivefocusing points, allowing you to keepthe scene composed as desired whileconcentrating on the s...
Page 29 - Selecting the Five Focusing Points; Selecting a Focusing Point; • All five focusing points light up in the; Automatic Focusing Point Selection Mode
29 1. Selecting the Five Focusing Points This camera incorporates a high-precision AF sensor called Multi-BASIS(Multi Base-Stored Image Sensor), equipped with five focusing points forwide autofocusing coverage. You can freely select any of the focusing points to compose the scene asdesired, or you c...
Page 30 - Selecting the Five Focusing Points; far left; Custom Function
30 Selecting the Five Focusing Points • Turning the main dial selects the focusing points in the following order: automat- ic focusing point selection (all five focusing points are displayed) ↔ far left ↔ left center ↔ center ↔ right center ↔ far right. 4 The setting is completed when youpress the s...
Page 31 - Focus Lock; AE lock button activates autofocusing.
● Focus Lock When you want to compose a scene with the main subject positioned outof the zone covered by the five focusing points, follow the procedurebelow to first lock the focus on the subject before composing the sceneand taking the picture. • The focus lock function is available only in One-sho...
Page 32 - Selecting the AF Mode; • To use the camera’s AF modes, the lens’ focus mode switch must be set to; Release the AF mode selector.; • In evaluative metering mode, the shutter
32 The shutter will not release if the in-focus indicator is blinking. Try refocusing the subjecton an alternate subject with higher contrast at approximately the same distance, or usemanual focusing (refer to “3. Difficult Subjects for Autofocus” on page 34). 2. Selecting the AF Mode Two types of a...
Page 33 - Selecting the AF Mode; AI Servo AF; AI SERVO
33 Selecting the AF Mode ● AI Servo AF Use this mode when taking pictures ofmoving subjects. The lens focuses thesubject continuously while the shutterbutton is pressed halfway. AI Servo’spredictive focus control* can track sub-jects moving toward or away from thec a m e r a . E x p o s u r e i s d ...
Page 34 - Difficult Subjects for Autofocus; (d) Subjects with an object in front of them; Focus these subjects as follows:
34 This camera’s autofocus system is very accurate and can quickly focusmost subjects with the high-precision Multi-BASIS (Base-Stored ImageSensor) AF sensor equipped with five focusing points as shown below.However, the system may have difficulty focusing the subjects listedbelow. When autofocus is...
Page 35 - Difficult Subjects for Autofocus; ) Set the lens’ focus mode switch to “
35 Difficult Subjects for Autofocus have vertical sensors, focus the subject,t h e n r e c o m p o s e t h e p i c t u r e u s i n g t h efocus lock function. 3) In the case of (f), use the center focusing p o i n t w h i c h h a s a h o r i z o n t a l s e n s o r ,focus the subject, then recompose...
Page 36 - • The AF mode display is extinguished; ” to “
36 AF M CANON L EN S LE S N E F N O 5 0 m m 1: 1 4 N 4. Manual Focusing Use manual focusing when the subject is difficult to focus with the cam-era’s autofocus system, or when you need to control the focus for alterna-tive focus effects. 1 Set the lens’ focus mode switch to“ M ”. • The AF mode displ...
Page 37 - Selecting the Metering Mode; Three metering modes are available: evaluative metering (; • The metering mode changes in the
37 5. Selecting the Metering Mode Three metering modes are available: evaluative metering ( ), partial metering ( ) and fine spot metering ( ). Center-weighted average metering as well as spot metering linked to the focusing points can alsobe set with the corresponding custom function. In all meteri...
Page 38 - Selecting the Metering Mode; Evaluative Metering (; • When the subject is lit by strong backlight-
38 Selecting the Metering Mode ● Evaluative Metering ( ) Use this mode for general subjectsa n d b a c k l i t s c e n e s . B y d i v i d i n g t h ev i e w f i n d e r i n t o 1 6 m e t e r i n g z o n e slinked with the five focusing points, thecamera evaluates factors such as sub-ject size, posi...
Page 39 - • In continuous shooting mode (
39 Selecting the Metering Mode ● Fine Spot Metering ( ) This mode limits the metering area tothe center of the viewfinder as definedb y t h e f i n e s p o t m e t e r i n g m a r k(approx. 2.3% of the image area). Usethis mode when you need an accurateexposure reading of a specific subjectarea. • I...
Page 40 - Press the AE lock button (
40 6. AE Lock The EOS-1 N's evaluative metering system is coupled to the five focusingpoints. It controls the exposure according to the subject's position, basedon the focusing point in use. If you want to determine the exposure independently from the focusingoperation, use AE lock. Use it when you ...
Page 41 - AE Lock; • When you change the scene composi-
41 AE Lock 3 R e f o c u s t h e s u b j e c t , c h a n g e t h ecomposition as desired, and takethe picture. • When you change the scene composi- tion, the difference between the lockedexposure value and the continuouslymetered exposure value is displayedin the viewfinder in real-time. This custom...
Page 42 - Exposure Compensation; Using the Quick Control Dial; Set the quick control dial switch to; • The quick control dial is active only
42 7. Exposure Compensation When taking pictures in an AE shooting mode, you can compensate theexposure according to the subject conditions either by using the quickcontrol dial while looking through the viewfinder or by using the exposurecompensation button and the main dial. Exposure can be compen...
Page 43 - Exposure Compensation; • The exposure level indicator and expo-; switch is set to
43 Exposure Compensation • The exposure level indicator and expo- sure compensation symbol are dis-played in the viewfinder, and the com-pensation amount is displayed in theLCD panel’s exposure level indicator. • In the LCD panel, “+” indicates overex- posure and “–” indicates underexpo-sure relativ...
Page 44 - Using the Exposure Compensation Button; Take the picture.; • T h e s e t e x p o s u r e c o m p e n s a t i o n
44 Exposure Compensation ● Using the Exposure Compensation Button Exposure compensation can also be carried out using the exposure com-pensation button ( ) together with the main dial. 1 Focus the subject and confirm theexposure. 2 P r e s s a n d r e l e a s e t h e e x p o s u r ecompensation butt...
Page 46 - appears in the LCD panel.
ONE SHOT AEB 3 2 1 1 2 3 v T 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 46 Auto Exposure Bracketing [AEB] 1 Open the palm door and simultane-ously press the battery check buttonand film winding mode selector. • AEB appears in the LCD panel. • The display remains for six seconds after you release the buttons. 2 Turn the main d...
Page 47 - • The compensation amount for each
47 • By setting exposure compensation (see “7. Exposure Compensation” on page 42) after settingthe auto exposure bracketing step amount, you can take three sequential overexposed or under-exposed shots while varying the compensation for each shot. The bracketing step amount is notchanged even when s...
Page 48 - III Selecting the Shooting Mode
48 III Selecting the Shooting Mode This section describes the camera’s variousshooting modes and provides guidelines onhow to select the appropriate mode for differ-ent subjects. • F i r s t m a k e s u r e t h e c a m e r a ' s m a i n swich is set to “ A ” or “ ” A L v A v M TDEP 00. Part.3 RS (E)...
Page 49 - • The shutter speed and corresponding
49 2 Release the shooting mode selec-tor. 3 Turn the main dial until the desireds h u t t e r s p e e d a p p e a r s i n t h eviewfinder or LCD panel. 4 Press the shutter button halfway tofocus the subject and confirm theexposure. • The shutter speed and corresponding aperture value are displayed i...
Page 51 - Shutter Speed Display
51 Shutter-priority AE [Tv] Shutter Speed Display Shutter speeds are set in 1/3-stop increments. From 8000 to 4, the shutter speeds are dis-played as the reciprocal of the actual time values. For example, 125 on the display indi-cates a shutter speed of 1/125 sec. For shutter speeds slower than 4, a...
Page 52 - Av; • The aperture value and corresponding
52 2. Aperture-priority AE [Av] In this mode, you set the aperture and the camera automatically sets theshutter speed according to the lighting conditions. 1 While pressing the shooting modeselector, turn the main dial until “ Av ” appears in the LCD panel. 2 Release the shooting mode selec-tor. 3 T...
Page 54 - Aperture Value Display
54 Aperture-priority AE [Av] Aperture Value Display Apertures are set in 1/3-stop increments. Larger numbers indicate smaller lens apertures.The following aperture settings are provided in the camera, but the actual aperture rangeavailable depends on the lens in use. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 ...
Page 55 - Make sure the focus mode switch is set to “; Select the desired focusing point.; ” appears in the LCD panel.
55 3. Depth-of-Field AE [DEP] This mode places everything between two freely set points in the fore-ground and background within the zone of focus, effective for making sureeveryone in a large group picture or everything in a landscape photo isrendered sharp. After you designate the near and far poi...
Page 57 - Using Automatic Focusing Point Selection Mode
57 Depth-of-Field AE [DEP] 6 Compose the picture and press thes h u t t e r b u t t o n h a l f w a y t o s e t t h eaperture and focus for the designat-ed depth of field. • The correct aperture value for the des- ignated depth of field and the corre-sponding shutter speed are displayedin both the v...
Page 59 - • T h e o p t i o n a l l y a v a i l a b l e C o m m a n d
59 4. Manual Exposure [M] This mode lets you set both the shutter speed and aperture. Use thismode when you need complete control of exposure for creative effects orwhen using a hand-held exposure meter. The main dial sets the shutter speed and the quick control dial sets theaperture. ● U s i n g t ...
Page 60 - ) in combination with the main; • The operation method described in step 4
60 Manual Exposure [M] 5 Press the shutter button halfway tofocus the subject. “ M ” and the expo- s u r e v a l u e s a r e d i s p l a y e d i n t h eviewfinder. The exposure level indi-cator at the right of the viewfindershows how far the current exposuresetting is from the exposure valuemetered ...
Page 61 - ” a p p e a r s i n t h e L C D
61 5. Bulb Exposure [ ] The shutter stays open for as long as you press the shutter button. Byconnecting the optional Remote Switch 60T3 to the camera’s remote con-trol socket, you can keep the shutter open without holding the shutter but-ton pressed. Use this mode when long exposures are required, ...
Page 64 - Approximate exposure compensation
64 3 Release the shooting mode selectorand metering mode selector/flashexposure compensation button. 4 Select a shooting mode and takethe desired number of exposures. 5 When the preset number of multiplee x p o s u r e s i s c o m p l e t e d , t h e f i l mautomatically advances to the nextframe. M...
Page 65 - IV Configuring the Camera
65 IV Configuring the Camera This section describes how to change vari-ous camera settings such as the film speedand film winding and rewinding modes, allow-ing you to precisely configure the camera forspecific shooting situations. • F i r s t m a k e s u r e t h e c a m e r a ' s m a i n swich is s...
Page 66 - Manually Setting the Film Speed; • Set the film speed after loading the film.; ISO
66 1. Manually Setting the Film Speed The film speed can be set manually when using non-DX film or when youwish to set a film speed other than the DX-coded film speed. • Set the film speed after loading the film. • The manual film speed setting range is ISO 6~6400. When using DX film, the automatic ...
Page 67 - Changing the Film Winding Mode; Continuous Exposure (; • The current film winding mode is dis-
67 2. Changing the Film Winding Mode Two film winding modes are available: single exposure mode and continu-ous exposure mode. ● Single Exposure ( ) The film advances one frame after each picture is taken. After taking a picture,return the shutter button to the half-pressed position to prepare for t...
Page 68 - Changing the Film Winding Mode; Film Winding Automatic Gear Switching Function; Power Drive Booster E1.
One-shot/Manual AI Servo Continuous exposure ( ) approx. 3 fps approx. 2.5 fps 68 Changing the Film Winding Mode 2 Turn the main dial to the left or rightuntil the desired film winding modeis displayed in the LCD panel. 3 To complete the setting, press theshutter halfway or wait until the six-second...
Page 69 - Silent rewinding starts automatically at the end of the roll.; Changing the Film Rewinding Mode; and Resetting Custom Functions” on page 82.; Settings
69 High-speed rewinding starts automatically at the end of theroll. Rewinding does not start automatically at the end of the rolland starts when the film rewind button ( ) is pressed. Silent rewinding starts automatically at the end of the roll. Rewinding does not start automatically at the end of t...
Page 70 - • T h e f i l m w i n d i n g m o d e i n d i c a t o r
70 4. Using the Self-Timer [ ] Two built-in self-timer modes let you delay the exposure 10 seconds or 2seconds from when you press the shutter button. When using the self-timer, place the camera on a tripod or a steady surface. DRIVE CLEAR AEB 1 Open the palm door and press thefilm winding mode sele...
Page 71 - tion, set the main switch to; Using the Eyepiece Shutter
71 Using the Self-Timer [ ] 3 Looking into the viewfinder, com-pose the picture and press the shut-ter button halfway to focus the sub-ject and set the exposure. 4 Press the shutter button completely.The self-timer lamp blinks to indi-cate that the self-timer function isoperating. The lamp starts bl...
Page 72 - Locking the Mirror Up; on how to set the custom function.
• When shooting outdoors on a bright day or in a bright location such as a ski slope or asea shore on a fine day, take the picture within 30 seconds after swinging the mirror upto avoid burning the shutter curtain. • Do not point the camera lens at direct sunlight when the mirror is in the up positi...
Page 73 - ed with the film for proper use.; Infrared Photography; • In this example, the distance from the
73 Infrared film (film with extended sensitivity to infrared light) can be used toachieve interesting effects not possible with general-purpose film. Whenusing black-and-white infrared film, the film’s sensitivity to longer wave-lengths requires a slight adjustment in focus using the red infrared in...
Page 74 - Checking the Depth of Field; Illuminating the LCD Panel
74 7. Checking the Depth of Field Depth of field is the range of focus inf r o n t o f a n d b e h i n d t h e s u b j e c t i nwhich objects appear sharp. The depthof field varies from shallow to deepdepending on the aperture setting, theangle of view of the lens in use and thecamera to subject dis...
Page 75 - Evaluative metering; Resetting the Camera to Its Initial Settings; Resetting All Camera Functions; Resetting All Custom Functions
75 • Shooting mode ...................................... • AF mode ................................................ • Metering mode ...................................... • Film winding mode ................................ • Custom functions................................... Not affected Single e...
Page 76 - V Using Flash
76 V Using Flash Attaching an EOS dedicated speedlite to thecamera’s accessory shoe enables advancedflash photography with the operational sim-plicity of normal AE shooting. In addition tooverall exposure compensation, independentcompensation of just the flash exposure ispossible from the camera sid...
Page 77 - Using EOS Dedicated Speedlites; Automatic Flash Output Reduction Control
77 1. Using EOS Dedicated Speedlites EOS dedicated Speedlites (540EZ, 430EZ, 420EZ, 300EZ, etc.) makeflash photography as simple as pointing and shooting. Moreover, built-inadvanced functions make it easy to achieve professional fill-in flasheffects in outdoor settings as well as automatic control o...
Page 78 - Flash Exposure Compensation; Set the quick control dial switch to .; • T h e f l a s h e x p o s u r e c o m p e n s a t i o n
78 2. Flash Exposure Compensation This function lets you vary the automatic flash exposure level of EOS ded-icated speedlites. The flash exposure can be compensated up to ±3 stopsin 1/3-stop increments. 1 Set the quick control dial switch to . 2 While pressing the metering modeselector / flash expos...
Page 79 - Flash Exposure Compensation; • Flash exposure compensation remains; Speedlites Capable of Flash Exposure Compensation
79 When using the 300TL Speedlite, set the flash mode button to a position other than MHi orMLo. TTL automatic flash exposure is possible. Canon Speedlites other than those mentioned above can be used in manual mode. Flash Exposure Compensation 3 Releasing the metering mode selec-tor / flash exposur...
Page 80 - PC Terminal; • TTL automatic flash control is not possible.
80 3. Using Non-dedicated Flash Equipment This camera’s shutter can synchronize with non-dedicated portable flashunits at up to 1/250 sec. and with studio strobes at up to 1/125 sec.Before use, test the flash unit at various shutter speeds to make sure itsynchronizes properly with the camera. ● PC T...
Page 81 - VI Custom Functions
81 VI Custom Functions Custom function control is provided to let youcustomize the camera’s functions accordingto your personal preferences and shootingstyle. 00. Part.6 RS (E) (P.81~105) 27-01-2003 12:39 Page 81
Page 82 - Setting and Resetting Custom Functions; Setting a Custom Function; • A custom function number is displayed
82 1. Setting and Resetting Custom Functions ● Setting a Custom Function 1 Set the main switch to “ A ” or “ ”. 2 Open the palm door and press thecustom function button. • A custom function number is displayed in the LCD panel. 3 Turn the main dial to the left or rightu n t i l t h e d e s i r e d c...
Page 83 - Setting and Resetting Custom Functions; Resetting a Custom Function; • Dots are displayed below the exposure
83 Setting and Resetting Custom Functions 5 Press the shutter button halfway tocomplete the setting and restore theLCD panel to the original display. ● Resetting a Custom Function 1 To reset a custom function to thestandard setting, select the customfunction and then press the customfunction button ...
Page 84 - Custom Function Chart
84 2. Custom Function Chart Film handling F-1 F-2 F-3 Custom Function No. Type Automatic film rewind operation Film leader retrieval after rewinding Film speed setting AF operation method Affected Function 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 ...
Page 87 - Custom Function Chart
87 Autofocus starts when shutter button ispressed halfway. Focus is locked whenAE lock button ( ) is pressed. Shutter speed set by main dial. Aperturevalue set by quick control dial or by com-bined operation of exposure compensa-tion button ( ) and main dial. Aperture value set by main dial. Shutter...
Page 92 - Combined Use of Custom Functions F-5 and F-11
92 Custom Function Chart ● Combined Use of Custom Functions F-5 and F-11 When custom functions F-5 and F-11 are combined, shutter speed andaperture value settings are carried out as shown in the following table. Shutter speed: Set by main dial Aperture value: 1) Set by quick control dial or 2) S e t...
Page 93 - Additional Information for the EOS-1 N DP Model
Additional Information for the EOS-1 N DP Model 93 A combination of the EOS-1 N with the compact Battery Pack BP-E1 pro-vides a switch that lets you power the camera either from the standard2CR5 lithium battery stored in the grip or from four AA-size (LR6) alkaline-manganese or Ni-Cd batteries house...
Page 94 - • The release button automatically holds
94 Additional Information for the EOS-1 N DP Model 3 Press the Battery Pack BP-E1’s bat-tery magazine release button andremove the battery magazine. L A 4 Insert four AA-size batteries into thebattery magazine as shown in thediagram. 5 Insert the battery magazine into theBattery Pack BP-E1. • The re...
Page 95 - shooting capacity.; Power Source Selector; ) 2CR5: C a m e r a i s p o w e r e d f r o m t h e
2. Shooting Capacity • Data based on Canon’s Standard Test Method using new batteries, EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens and 24-exposure film. Values in parentheses are for 36-expo-sure film. • Repeated autofocus operation without taking any pictures will reduce the overall shooting capacity. 95 1. Power Source...
Page 96 - are marked with the AE lock button indication “; Additional Information for the EOS-1 N HS Model; Loading Batteries; form the reverse procedure.
96 A combination of the EOS-1 N with the Power Drive Booster E1 expandsthe choice of film winding modes to three and benefits from higher shoot-ing capacity (refer to page 98). Moreover, the EOS-1 N HS is designed forimproved operability with features such as a separate shutter button andAE lock but...
Page 98 - Power source
4. Shooting Capacity • Data based on Canon’s Standard Test Method using new batteries, EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens and 24-exposure film. Values in parentheses are for 36-expo-sure film. • Repeated autofocus operation without taking any pictures will reduce the overall shooting capacity. 98 Additional Info...
Page 99 - Attaching the Standard Grip
@ @ j A › ˛ ¤ » Œ “ Ł • ¯ [ d A “ A ` M A ˛ A V [ g ˝ ˛ ¨ ¢ ¯ › ‡ ¢ B @ 99 Attaching the Standard Grip The Battery Pack BP-E1 or Power Drive Booster E1 can be removed andreplaced with the EOS-1 N’s standard grip GR-E1 (optional) using theprocedure below. 1 Load a battery into the standard gripGR-E1 ...
Page 100 - Additional Information for the EOS-1 N RS Model; Major Features of the EOS-1 N RS; to set the composition.
100 Additional Information for the EOS-1 N RS Model In addition to all the features of the EOS-1 N, the EOS-1 N RS also has afixed, hard-coat, new pellicle mirror, a high-speed motor drive, and theRS mode. The EOS-1 N RS is a single-lens reflex camera having thefastest AF (autofocus) operation. Majo...
Page 101 - Using the vertical grip
101 Additional Information for the EOS-1 N RS Model ● Using the vertical grip To use the vertical grip and the corre-sponding shutter button and AE lockbutton, turn on the ON/OFF switch. ● Nomenclature ON/OFF switch Grip Vertical grip shutter button Handstrap eyelet Tripod socket Battery magazine ha...
Page 102 - • Load the batteries in the same way as for the EOS-1 N HS. See
102 Additional Information for the EOS-1 N RS Model 1. Batteries for the EOS-1 N RS • Load the batteries in the same way as for the EOS-1 N HS. See page 98. 2. The RS mode When the main switch is set to RS, theRS mode will be set and the followingwill be set automatically: (1) One Shot autofocus wil...
Page 103 - Battery service life in terms of film rolls
RS Mode Approx. 10 fps Approx. 3 fps Additional Information for the EOS-1 N RS Model 103 4. Film advance mode ● Single frame advance ( ) After a shot is taken, the film will advance by one frame at the samespeed as during continuous shooting. ● Low-speed/High-speed continuous shooting ( / ) For as l...
Page 106 - Troubleshooting
106 Troubleshooting If you run into a problem operating your camera, check the following tableto see if you can find the cause of the problem. If the trouble persists, takethe camera to your nearest Canon service center. (A list of service cen-ters is provided at the back of this instruction book.) ...
Page 108 - Program Line Characteristics; Program characteristics for Program AE [
108 6400 ISO 6 3200 1600 800 400 200 100 50 25 12 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 32 22 16 11 8 5.6 4 2.8 2 1.4 1.0 30" 15" 8" 4" 2" 1" 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 f / No ¤ SHUTTER SPEED For EOS-1 N mounted with ...
Page 109 - Specifications; TYPE AND MAJOR COMPONENTS; Canon EF lenses; VIEWFINDER; Interchangeable (8 screens) by a Canon Service; Viewfinder; indicates the specification for the EOS-1 N RS
109 Specifications ■ TYPE AND MAJOR COMPONENTS Type: 35mm focal plane shutter SLR (single-lens reflex) cam-era with autofocus, auto exposure and built-in motordrive. Built-in high-speed motor drive, 35mm focal-plane shutter, fixed half mirror, AF/AE single-lens reflex camera Format: 24 mm × 36 mm Us...
Page 110 - EXPOSURE CONTROL; Exposure
110 Specifications (3) To the right of viewing area: Exposure level scale ( ± 3 stops in 1/3-stop incre- ments), exposure level indicator ( 1 AE mode, expo- sure compensation amount, 2 AE lock, real-time meter deviation value, 3 manual exposure level, 4 AEB step amount, 5 background exposure when us...
Page 111 - evaluative metering, AE locks when focusing is achieved.; AUTOFOCUS; Five focusing points provided.
111 Specifications (2) Manual compensation: ± 3 stops in 1/3-stop increments, by independent operation of quick control dial or combination ofexposure compensation button + main dial; can beused together with AEB. AE Lock: (1) Auto AE lock: AE lock occurs simultaneously with AF completion inone-shot...
Page 112 - SHUTTER
112 Specifications (3) Manual focusing: Possible by setting the lens’ focus mode switch to “ M ” and operating the lens’ manual focusing ring. In-focusindicator lights up when focus is achieved (with EFlenses having maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger). Manual focusing with the electronic ring is en...
Page 113 - CAMERA BODY; Automatic Flash; * If a shutter speed faster than 1/250 sec is set, the camera
113 Specifications P (program AE) Tv (Shutter- priority AE) Av (Aperture- priority AE) M (Manual exposure) X-sync shutter speed Shooting mode Automatically set to 1/60~ 1/250 sec. based on A-TTL or TTL program Manually set to any shut-ter speed of 1/250 orslower.* Automatically setbetween 30 sec. an...
Page 114 - size AA alkaline manganese batteries (Ni-Cd or
(7) Manual focusing using the electronic manual focusingring,(8) Selection of center-weighted average metering,(9) AEB shooting sequence, (10) Cancellation of super-imposed focusing points, (11) Focusing point selectionmethod, (12) Mirror up photography, (13) Spot meteringlinked to focusing points, ...
Page 115 - Film related; Quick Guide to EOS-1 N Functions; Make sure the main switch is set to “; Power source related
115 Film related Quick Guide to EOS-1 N Functions Make sure the main switch is set to “ A ” before performing the following operations: DRIVE CF AEB 0 Check the batterylevel (refer to page 15) Power source related Focus related I S O Check the set filmspeed (refer to page 22) Take pictures inrapid s...
Page 116 - Focus related
116 Quick Guide to EOS-1 N Functions AI SERVO ONE SHOT AF M C A N ON L EN S LE S N E F N O 5 0 m m 1: 1 4 Select the AFmode (refer to page 32) Focus the subjectmanually (refer to page 36) Select the shootingmode (refer to page 48) Select the meteringmode (refer to page 37) Compensate theexposure (re...
Page 117 - Exposure related
117 Quick Guide to EOS-1 N Functions Use AE lock tolock the exposurereading (refer to page 40) AEB 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 Take multipleexposures on oneframe (refer to page 63) Use automaticexposure bracket-ing (refer to page 45) Compensate theflash exposure (refer to page 78) Use the self-timer...
Page 118 - Photographic applications
118 Quick Guide to EOS-1 N Functions U L T R A S O U M ONE SHO ONE SHOT Illuminating theLCD panel (refer to page 74) Reset all functions(clear button)[except for customfunctions] (refer to page 75) DRIVE CLEAR CF AEB Set a customfunction (refer to page 82) 3 2 1 1 2 3 0 Check the currentcustom funct...