Page 2 - Memo
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Page 3 - Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.; Symbols; • Before using the camera for an important event, be sure to take test
3 Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS-1V is a high-performance autofocus single-lens reflex cameraequipped with high-precision Area AF.Photograph a wide variety of subjects under almost any condition. Let thecamera do everything automatically or take full control. In any case,operation...
Page 4 - Contents
4 Contents 1 3 5 2 4 Handling Precautions ................................................................6Nomenclature ............................................................................8Conventions Used in this Instruction Booklet ..........................12 Before You Start ...............
Page 6 - Handling Precautions; Camera Care and Storage; disassemble the camera.
6 Handling Precautions Camera Care and Storage (1) The camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. (2) This camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If the camera gets really wet, promptly consult your nearest Canon ServiceCenter. Wipe off any wat...
Page 7 - LCD Displays; level in the following cases (; How Low Battery Levels Affect Camera Operation; Even when; Lens Electrical Contacts; Contacts
7 Handling Precautions LCD Displays In time, the camera's LCD panel display and the LCD display in theviewfinder may fade and become difficult to read. If this happens, have itreplaced (at cost) by a Canon Service Center.At low temperatures, the LCD display response may become slower. Andat 60˚C or ...
Page 8 - Nomenclature
8 Nomenclature • Reference page numbers are indicated in parentheses.• In the text, camera controls are indicated by their respective icons. Focusing screen ( → p.127) Lens mount Lens mount index ( → p.21) Lens lock pin Lens release button ( → p.21) Camera back lock release button ( → p.25) Camera b...
Page 10 - LCD Panel
Nomenclature 10 • The LCD panel has color-coded display boxes which contain icons or indications of related camera settings. • Asterisked items are related to the EOS LINK SOFTWARE ES-E1 (sold separately). LCD Panel Aperture setting ( ~ ) DEP points ( , ) AEB amount ( ~ ) Focusing point selection mo...
Page 11 - Viewfinder Information
11 Nomenclature On pages 10 and 11, the LCD panel and viewfinder are shown with all the icons andindications displayed. The items actually displayed differ depending on the camerasettings. Viewfinder Information Area AF ellipse Spot meteringcircle Laser-mattescreen Manual exposure icon AE lock indic...
Page 12 - Conventions Used in this Instruction Booklet
12 Conventions Used in this Instruction Booklet • In this booklet, the < > icon indicates the Main Dial, < > is the Quick Control Dial, < > is the main switch, and < > is the Quick Control Dial switch. • All the operations described in this booklet assume that the < > s...
Page 13 - Before You Start; Attaching the Strap
13 1 This chapter explains a few preliminarysteps and basic operations of the EOS-1V which you should know before youstart taking pictures. If you will be usingthe camera for the first time, read thischapter first.If you are familiar with the basicoperations of EOS cameras and want tostart using the...
Page 14 - Basic Operation; Main Switch; The camera operates only after the <; • Focus is achieved with manual
14 Basic Operation Main Switch Shutter Button < > : The camera does not operate. Set to this position when not using thecamera. The camera operates only after the < > switch is turned on. This switch has three settings: You can press the shutter button halfway or all the way.Hold the cam...
Page 15 - Using the Electronic Dials; Halfway pressing; There are three ways to use the <; Press and hold down a button and then turn the <
15 Basic Operation Using the Electronic Dials Halfway pressing When the shutter button is pressedhalfway, autofocusing (AF) is activatedto focus the subject. Autoexposure(AE) metering is also turned on to setthe correct shutter speed and aperturewhich are displayed in the viewfinderand on the LCD pa...
Page 17 - Reverting to the Default Settings
There are three ways to use the < >: 1. While holding down a button, turn the < > dial. 2. After pressing and releasing a button, turn the < > dial. 3. Just turn the < > dial. Look at the LCD panel to confirm the setting.To restore the button's function or to ready the camera...
Page 18 - Resetting the camera to the default settings
Basic Operation 18 1 2 Open the side door and press the< > button. This will reset the camera to thedefault settings shown in the tablebelow. Open the side door, press the< > button, then press the < > button. Resetting the camera to the default settings Resetting all Custom Functi...
Page 19 - Installing the Battery and Checking the Battery Level; • Use a coin to turn and loosen the grip; Remove the grip to install one; Installing the Battery
19 Installing the Battery and Checking the Battery Level 1 2 1 Remove the grip. • Use a coin to turn and loosen the grip screw as shown by the arrow in thefigure. Slide off the grip downward. 2 Open the cover. 3 Install the battery. • Install the battery so that the battery contacts are on the right...
Page 20 - Checking the Battery Level; Temperature
Installing the Battery and Checking the Battery Level 20 Checking the Battery Level Turn the < > to < >. The battery level will be checkedautomatically and the LCD panel willthen display one of the followingbattery level icons: : Battery level OK. : Keep spare battery handy. : Battery wi...
Page 21 - Mounting and Detaching a Lens; Mounting a Lens; • Remove the rear lens cap and the; Remove the front lens cap.; • Turn the lens until it stops, then
21 Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens Detaching the Lens 1 Remove the caps. • Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shownby the arrow. 2 Attach the lens. • Align the red dots on the lens and camera and turn the lens as shownby the arrow until it snaps in place. Red ...
Page 22 - • While grasping both sides of the
22 Dioptric Adjustment Film ID Imprinting By adjusting the diopter to suit your vision (with or without eyeglasses), theviewfinder image will look clearer. The camera’s adjustable dioptric rangeis –3 to +1 dpt. A film ID No. consisting of a user-settable number (two digits) and a film rollNo. (three...
Page 23 - film ID setting mode.
23 1 Press the < > button to set the film ID setting mode. • Each time you press the button, the following icons will be displayed inturn on the left side of the LCD panel.Display the icon. The blinking number is the user-settable No. • After the film advances to frame 1, the user-settable No....
Page 24 - Film ID Imprinting; Press the shutter button halfway.
Film ID Imprinting 24 3 Press the shutter button halfway. The LCD panel will return to thenormal display and the user-settableNo. will be set. When the film is loaded, the ID icon will be displayed on the LCD • In low temperatures (–10˚C), the liquid crystal used for imprinting the film ID will have...
Page 25 - Loading and Unloading Film; Open the camera back.; • Use your thumb to press the camera; Loading Film
25 Loading and Unloading Film 1 Open the camera back. • Use your thumb to press the camera back lock release button and slidethe camera back lever down asshown by the arrow to open thecamera back. • If this is difficult to do with one finger, use one finger to press the lockrelease button and anothe...
Page 26 - Close the camera back.
Loading and Unloading Film 26 3 Pull the edge of the film leader tothe orange mark on the camera. • Hold down the film cartridge while pulling out the film leader. • If the edge of the film leader goes beyond the orange mark, rewindsome of the film back into thecartridge. 4 Close the camera back. • ...
Page 27 - Setting the Film Speed
27 Loading and Unloading Film Press the < > and < > buttons simultaneously. The LCD panel will display the icon and the film speed. Setting the Film Speed • If the film is not loaded properly, the film transport indicator < > will blink and the shutter will not work. Reload the fil...
Page 28 - Unloading Film; Take out the film cartridge.
To rewind the film in midroll, follow the procedure below. After the film's last frame is exposed, the camera rewinds the filmautomatically. Loading and Unloading Film 28 Unloading Film Midroll Rewind 1 Press the < > button. The film will start rewinding. Thesubsequent operation will then be t...
Page 31 - Shifting the Program; Exposure Warnings
31 Quick Start with Program AE 3 Make sure the exposure setting isnot blinking, then press theshutter button completely to takethe picture. In the Program AE < > mode, you can freely change the shutter speedand aperture combination (program) set by the camera while retaining thesame exposure v...
Page 32 - Holding the Camera
To obtain sharp pictures, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake. Horizontal shooting Vertical shooting • Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand, and press your right elbow lightly against your body. • Hold the lens at the bottom with your left hand.• Press the camera against your...
Page 34 - AF Mode Selection; • While pressing the camera’s <
34 AF Mode Selection AF stands for ‘autofocus’. The camera has two AF modes: One-Shot AF forstill subjects, and AI Servo AF for moving subjects. (AI is an abbreviationfor Artificial Intelligence.) Select the AF mode that suits the subject. 1 Set the lens focus mode switch toAF. 2 Set the AF mode. • ...
Page 35 - One-Shot AF for Still Subjects
35 AF Mode Selection Pressing the shutter buttonhalfway activates AF operationand achieves focus once. The focusing point which achievesfocus flashes briefly and the in-focusindicator ( ● ) in the viewfinder lights at the same time. • With evaluative metering, the exposure setting (shutter speed and...
Page 36 - About Predictive AF; AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects
AF Mode Selection 36 While you press the shutterbutton halfway, the camerafocuses continuously. • This AF mode suits moving subjects when the focusing distance keepschanging. • With predictive AF*, the camera can also focus track a subject whichsteadily approaches or retreats fromthe camera. • The e...
Page 37 - Area AF Ellipse and Focusing Points; Focusing point; Focusing points in the Area AF ellipse
37 Area AF Ellipse and Focusing Points The Area AF ellipse is the area where the camera can focus the subject.The Area AF ellipse has 45 focusing points, making autofocus possibleover a wide area in the viewfinder. You can concentrate on composing thepicture without worrying about whether a focusing...
Page 38 - Focusing Point Selection; • Automatic Selection; Basic Procedure for Focusing Point Selection; Selecting a vertical focusing point
38 Focusing Point Selection The focusing point can be selected automatically or manually. • Automatic Selection From among the 45 focusing points, the camera selects the focusing pointautomatically to suit the subject. • Manual Selection (One of three groups of selectable focusing points can be used...
Page 39 - Automatic Selection; • While in the manual selection mode,; (1) Manual selection of 45 focusing points
39 Focusing Point Selection Automatic Selection Manual Selection Press the < > button and turn the < > dial. Turn the dial until the viewfinderdisplay is as shown on the left. Youcan also turn the < > dial. • While in the manual selection mode, shifting the focusing point beyond th...
Page 42 - Focusing Point Registration and Switching; Registering a Focusing Point; Automatic selection
42 Focusing Point Registration and Switching By registering the focusing point you often use, you can switch to itinstantly. You can register an off-center focusing point which suits yourpreferred framing or the picture-taking moment. Any of the 45 focusingpoints can be registered. Only one focusing...
Page 43 - Switching to the Registered Focusing Point; button simultaneously.; return to the original focusing point.
43 Focusing Point Registration and Switching Normally, you press the < > button and < > button simultaneously to switch to the registered focusing point. However, with C.Fn-18-1/2( → p.109), you can just press the < > button to switch to the registered focusing point. See “Setting ...
Page 44 - Focusing Point Activation Area; automatically (
44 Focusing Point Activation Area C.Fn-17 can be set to expand the focusing point's activation area to includemore than one active focusing point. ( → p.108) • C.Fn-17-1 Expanding the activation area to 7 points ( → p.108) This larger activation area makes it easier to focus subjects movingirregular...
Page 45 - Focusing an Off-Center Subject
45 Focusing an Off-Center Subject To focus a subject not covered by the Area AF ellipse, follow the procedurebelow. This technique is called focus lock.• Focus lock works only in the One-Shot AF mode. ( → p.35) 1 Aim the focusing point on thesubject and press the shutterbutton halfway to focus. 2 Ke...
Page 46 - AF Sensitivity According to the Lens' Maximum Aperture
Focusing an Off-Center Subject 46 AF Sensitivity According to the Lens' Maximum Aperture The EOS-1V's focusing points are all horizontal-line sensitive. However,depending on the maximum aperture of the lens, certain focusing points canachieve higher AF precision. (1) With lenses whose maximum apertu...
Page 47 - on older lenses) and focus
47 Focusing an Off-Center Subject When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) (3) With the following Extenders and L-series lenses whose maximum aperture is brighterthan f/8, the center focusing point will besensitive to horizontal lines only. The otherfocusing points cannot be used for AF. • With Extend...
Page 48 - Manual Focusing; • The AF mode indicator on the LCD
When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) 48 Manual Focusing 1 Set the lens focus mode switch toMF (or M on older lenses). • The AF mode indicator on the LCD panel turns off. 2 Focus by turning the lensfocusing ring until the subject isin focus in the viewfinder. • Select the desired focusing point and...
Page 49 - Metering Modes
49 4 Evaluative, partial, spot, and centerweighted averaging meteringmodes are provided. Center spot metering, focusing point-linkedspot metering, and multi-spot metering can also be set. Select themetering mode that suits the subject or your photographicintention. Evaluative metering Partial meteri...
Page 50 - Selecting a Metering Mode
50 Selecting a Metering Mode 1 While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial until the desired metering mode iconappears. EvaluativePartialSpotCenterweighted averaging 2 Release the < > button. SEC.04 P049-054 (E) 28-01-2003 16:08 Pagina 50
Page 51 - Evaluative Metering; • If the subject brightness and; Partial Metering
51 Metering Modes Evaluative Metering This is an all-around metering modesuited even for backlit subjects. Theviewfinder is divided into 21 meteringzones to which all the focusing pointsare linked for evaluative metering.After detecting the main subject’s size,position, brightness, background, front...
Page 52 - Centerweighted Averaging
Metering Modes 52 Centerweighted Averaging Metering The metering is weighted at the centerand then averaged for the entirescene. Focusing Point-Linked SpotMetering To make focusing point selectionfaster, the selectable focusing pointscan be limited to 11 (C.Fn-13-1) or 9(C.Fn-13-3). When C.Fn-13-1 o...
Page 54 - canceled in the following cases:; Multi-Spot Metering Display
Metering Modes 54 Exposure levelindicator (moving)before the second spotmeter reading is taken.• This indicator shows the exposure levelrelative to the firstspot meter reading. Fixed metering markfor the first spot meterreading Exposure levelindicator (moving)before the third spotmeter reading is ta...
Page 55 - Shooting Modes
55 5 You can set the shooting mode that best suits the subject or yourobjective. You can also easily achieve various photographiceffects. : Manual ( → 65) : Shutter speed-priority AE ( → 56) : Depth-of-field AE ( → 61) : Aperture-priority AE ( → 58) bulb ( → 76) Multiple exposures ( → 74) AEB ( → 69...
Page 56 - Shutter Speed-Priority AE; With a fast shutter speed; appears on the LCD panel.
56 Shutter Speed-Priority AE In this mode, you set the desired shutter speed and the camera sets theaperture automatically to suit the subject brightness.A fast shutter speed can freeze motion, and a slow shutter speed canachieve a blurred effect.* Tv is an abbreviation for Time value. With a fast s...
Page 65 - Manual Exposure; Using the Built-in Exposure Meter; • To set the aperture, you can also
65 Manual Exposure In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture for totalexposure control. You can refer to the exposure level indicator in theviewfinder or use a handheld exposure meter to determine the shutterspeed and aperture. Using the Built-in Exposure Meter 1 While pressing the &...
Page 67 - Setting Exposure Compensation; Exposure Compensation with the <
67 Setting Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera’s standard exposuresetting. To set the exposure compensation amount, you can either turn the< > dial while looking through the viewfinder or press the < > button and turn the < > dial while looking a...
Page 68 - –1 1/2 exposure compensation
Setting Exposure Compensation 68 Custom Function C.Fn-6-2 enables the exposure compensation amount to beset in 1/2-stop increments. ( → p.102) C.Fn The exposure compensation amount’s 1/2-stop increments enabled with C.Fn-6are indicated in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as shown below. • The exp...
Page 69 - Autoexposure Bracketing; The; desired bracketing amount.; AEB amount
69 Autoexposure Bracketing With autoexposure bracketing, the camera automatically changes theexposure level within the set range (up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments)for three successive frames. The three bracketed shots are exposed in thefollowing sequence: correct exposure, underexposure, and ov...
Page 70 - Canceling AEB
Autoexposure Bracketing 70 3 Take the pictures. • The current film advance mode will be used.The viewfinder’s exposure level scalewill show the respective bracketingamount as each bracketed shot istaken. • In the continuous shooting mode, holding down the shutter button willtake all three bracketed ...
Page 71 - AE Lock
71 AE Lock AE Lock 1 Focus at the point where youwant to lock the exposurereading. The exposure setting (shutter speedand aperture) will be displayed on theLCD panel and in the viewfinder. C.Fn-6-2 enables the AEB amount to be set in 1/2-stop increments. ( → p.102) C.Fn-9-2/3 can change the bracketi...
Page 73 - Setting the Film Speed Manually; Press and hold down the <; Release the two buttons.; The film speed will then be set.
73 Setting the Film Speed Manually The manually-set film speed will be canceled the next time DX-coded film isloaded. C.Fn-3 can prevent the manually-set film speed from being canceled the nexttime DX-coded film is loaded. ( → p.99) C.Fn If the film is not DX-coded or if you want to set a different ...
Page 74 - Multiple Exposure; > icon appears on the LCD
74 Multiple Exposure By not advancing the film, a single frame can be exposed multiple times.Up to nine multiple exposures can be set for one frame. Multiple exposurescan be taken in any shooting mode. 1 Open the side door and press the< > button. The < > icon appears on the LCD panel ( ...
Page 75 - Multiple Exposures
75 Multiple Exposures If any of the film’s first or last few frames is used for multiple exposures, theexposures may not align exactly due to film advance characteristics. • While multiple exposures are being taken, the multiple exposure icon < > blinks. • To cancel the multiple exposure setti...
Page 76 - Bulb Exposures; is displayed. Then release; • The bulb exposure will continue while
76 Bulb Exposures When bulb is set, the film is exposed during the time you keep pressing theshutter button completely. Bulb is useful when a long exposure isnecessary for capturing night scenes, fireworks, the night sky, etc. 1 While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial until is d...
Page 77 - Single-Frame and Continuous Shooting; Continuous Shooting <; • When the desired film advance mode
77 Single-Frame and Continuous Shooting The film advance mode can be set to single-frame shooting or continuousshooting. Single-frame Shooting < > After a picture is taken, the film advances by one frame automatically. Continuous Shooting < > The pictures are taken continuously while you...
Page 78 - When; If the battery power drops in cold; Maximum Continuous Shooting Rates
Single-Frame and Continuous Shooting 78 When , , , , or Blinks If the battery power drops in cold temperatures or the film advance operation becomes slow, it means thatthe camera is trying to provide film advance power rather than speed. Thisfeature is called automatic film advance transmission. If ...
Page 79 - > dial and set the desired; • Check that the in-focus indicator and
79 Self-timer Operation The self-timer can be set to either a 2-second or 10-second delay. Whenusing the self-timer, you should mount the camera on a tripod. 1 While pressing the < > button and < > button, turn the < > dial and set the desired self-timer delay time. 2 Look through ...
Page 80 - Using the Eyepiece Shutter
Depth-of-field Preview 80 Depth-of-field Preview Using the Eyepiece Shutter If you take a picture without looking through the viewfinder, stray light mayenter the eyepiece and affect the exposure. To prevent this, use the built-ineyepiece shutter before taking the picture. To cover the eyepiece with...
Page 81 - Mirror Lockup
81 Mirror Lockup Mirror lockup is enabled with C.Fn-12 ( → p.106). This prevents mirror- caused vibrations which may blur the image during close-ups or when asuper telephoto lens is used. To set this Custom Function, see “Selectingand Setting a Custom Functions” on page 96. When mirror lockup is set...
Page 82 - • Let’s say you will focus at 3 m.
82 LCD Panel Illumination Using B/W Infrared Film The LCD panel is provided withillumination. The LCD panelillumination button < > turns the illumination on ( ) and off. It makes the LCD panel readable in darkness.The LCD panel illumination turns off 2seconds after a picture is taken. For abul...
Page 83 - Flash Photography
83 6 An EOS-dedicated EX-series or EZ-series Speedlite makes flashphotography as easy as any AE mode.EX-series Speedlites enable E-TTLautoflash photography as well as E-TTLwireless autoflash photography withmultiple Speedlites.Speedlite 550EX will be used todescribe the flash photography featurespro...
Page 84 - Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX
With Speedlite 550EX, flash photography is easy as any AE mode, and youcan use the following features: • E-TTL autoflash With E-TTL autoflash (preflash evaluativemetering), optimum flash exposure isobtained for the subject in focus. In theaperture-priority AE mode, a slow syncspeed is set automatica...
Page 85 - (1) When you press the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and; Full Auto Flash; • Make sure the flash-ready indicator
Full Auto E-TTL autoflash used with the < > Program AE mode isdescribed here. For details on Speedlite 550EX operations, see theSpeedlite 550EX Instructions booklet. Even in the , , and modes, E-TTL autoflash is as easy as normal picture-taking without flash. (1) When you press the shutter but...
Page 86 - (1) When you want to use fill flash for a portrait and maintain; With conventional flash.
Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX 86 High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) When the Speedlite 550EX is set to the high-speed sync mode ( ), it can synchronize at all shutter speeds, even those faster than 1/250 sec. Whenhigh-speed sync is enabled, is displayed in the viewfinder to indicate high-speed sync...
Page 87 - FE Lock; • The flash mode can be either normal
87 Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX FE Lock FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposurereading for any part of the scene. 1 Check that the Speedlite’s pilotlamp is lit. • The flash mode can be either normal or high-speed sync. FE lock workswith either mode. 3 Aim the ...
Page 89 - Flash Exposure Compensation; • On the LCD panel, the plus side of the
89 Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX • The flash exposure compensation amount will be retained even after the < > switch is set to < >. • The flash exposure compensation amount can also be set with certain Canon Speedlites. If flash exposure compensation is set with both the camera ...
Page 91 - Modeling Flash
91 Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX Modeling Flash By firing a modeling flash, you can see the shadows and other flash lightingeffects produced by one or more Speedlites. 1 Make sure the camera andSpeedlite are properly set forflash photography. 2 Press the camera’s depth-of-fieldpreview butto...
Page 93 - Using Other EOS-Dedicated Speedlites
93 Using Other EOS-Dedicated Speedlites With an EOS-dedicated Speedlite other than the EX series, TTL autoflashcan be easily used like any AE mode.The flash exposure is controlled by real-time, off-the-film flash meteringlinked to the focusing point. (1) When you press the shutter button halfway, th...
Page 94 - Using Non-Canon Flash Units; Sync Speed
94 Using Non-Canon Flash Units Sync Speed The EOS-1 V can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at1/250 sec. or slower shutter speeds. With large studio flash, the syncspeed is 1/125 sec. or slower. Be sure to test the flash to see if itsynchronizes properly with the camera. PC Terminal Th...
Page 95 - symbol; Custom Functions
95 7 Custom Functions enable you tocustomize various camera features tosuit your picture-taking preferences.In the previous text, the symbol was used to point out relevant CustomFunctions. In this chapter, all theCustom Functions are described indetail. C.Fn .....98.....98.....99.....99...100...101....
Page 96 - Selecting and Setting a Custom Functions; the Custom Function’s setting.
96 Selecting and Setting a Custom Functions 1 Open the side door and press the< > button. The Custom Function No. appears onthe LCD panel. 2 Turn the < > dial until the desired Custom Function No.appears. 3 Press the < > button to change the Custom Function’s setting. The Custom Fu...
Page 97 - Canceling a Custom Function; setting returns to .; Canceling All Custom Functions; Function settings will be reset to 0.
97 Canceling a Custom Function 2 Turn the < > dial until the Custom Function No. whosesetting is to be canceled appears. 3 Press the < > button until the setting returns to . 4 Press the shutter button halfway. The LCD panel returns to the normaldisplay and the Custom Functionsetting is ...
Page 98 - Custom Function Settings; Focusing screen characteristics; This is effective when you do
98 Custom Function Settings Focusing screen characteristics This makes the camera’s built-in exposure meter compatible with thefocusing screen characteristics. Be sure to set this Custom Function to suitthe focusing screen installed in the camera. ( → p.127) C.Fn-0-0: For New Laser-matte screens.C.F...
Page 99 - Film leader position; This is convenient if you develop your own film.; DX-coded film speed setting method; This
99 Custom Function Settings Film leader position When the film rewind is completed, you can leave out the film leader. C.Fn-2-1: This is convenient if you develop your own film. C.Fn C.Fn-2 Function Film leader position No. 0 1 Rewinds film leader into thecartridge. Leaves film leader outside thecar...
Page 100 - AF activation/AE lock; stop the AI Servo AF operation momentarily.
Custom Function Settings 100 AF activation/AE lock You can achieve focus and obtain the correct exposure separately. Youcan also stop the AI Servo AF operation temporarily. C.Fn-4-1: You can focus at one location and obtain AE lock atanother location in the scene. Press the < > button to autof...
Page 101 - Manual Tv/Av settings; During manual exposures, you can change the aperture with the <; Convenient especially for pro; Function
101 Custom Function Settings Manual Tv/Av settings During manual exposures, you can change the aperture with the < > dial and set the aperture even while the lens is detached from the camera. This icon indicates that the aperture can be set with the lens detachedfrom the camera. C.Fn-5-1: Use ...
Page 102 - electronic manual
Custom Function Settings 102 Exposure level increments You can change the increments for the exposure setting (shutter speedand aperture) and exposure compensation (AE, AEB, flash exposure). C.Fn-6-1: Sets whole-stop increments for the shutter speed andaperture which might be familiar to older users...
Page 103 - Frame counter sequence; You can see how many frames are left in the roll.
When both C.Fn-4 and C.Fn-7 are set, electronic manual focusing will beenabled or disabled as follows: 103 Custom Function Settings Frame counter sequence The frame counter can count down to show the remaining number offrames, or it can be displayed in the viewfinder in the same way as with theEOS-1...
Page 104 - AEB sequence and auto cancellation; You can continue taking AEB shots in this sequence.; Focusing point flashing mode
Custom Function Settings 104 AEB sequence and auto cancellation You can alter the standard AEB sequence of correct exposure,underexposure, and overexposure and prevent AEB cancellation afterchanging the lens, reloading film, or turning off the Main Switch. O: Correct exposure –: Underexposure +: Ove...
Page 105 - Focusing point selection method; This reverses the functions of the <
105 Custom Function Settings Focusing point selection method This converts the < > button or < > button into the < > button. You can thereby position the focusing point selector according to your personalpreference. The < > dial can also be used to select a horizontal or vert...
Page 108 - This setting is effective for
Custom Function Settings 108 Safety shift C.Fn-16 Safety shift can be set for the shutter speed-priority AE and aperture-priority AE modes. Focusing point activation area C.Fn-17 The manually selected focusing point’s activation area can be expanded.( → p.44) Setting C.Fn-13 will also expand the foc...
Page 109 - Switchover to registered focusing point; > to switch to the registered focusing point.; You can thereby easily switch
109 Custom Function Settings Switchover to registered focusing point C.Fn-18 You can switch to the registered focusing point just by pressing the < > button. ( → p.42) C.Fn-18-1: Press the < > to switch to the registered focusing point. C.Fn-18-2: Switch to the registered focusing point ...
Page 110 - Lens AF stop button function switching; AF operates only while the AF stop button is pressed.
Custom Function Settings 110 Lens AF stop button function switching C.Fn-19 C.Fn C.Fn-19 Function Lens AF stop buttonfunction switching No. 0 1 2 3 4 5 AF stop AF start Turn on Image Stabilizer Automatic selection of 45 focusingpoints or center focusing pointselection when pressed AE lock while mete...
Page 111 - Personal Functions
111 Personal Functions Personal Functions enable you to further customize your camera settings.They are set with EOS LINK SOFTWARE ES-E1 (sold separately, → p.130) which connects the EOS-1V to a personal computer.P.Fn-0 (Custom Function group registration) can be set with the EOS-1Vbody as well. Per...
Page 112 - Custom Function Group; Personal Function mode.; • Each time you press the button, one; Custom Function group number.; An; Custom Function Group Registration
112 Custom Function Group P.Fn-0 To suit various shooting situations such as sports, snapshots, andlandscapes, up to three different sets of Custom Function settings can beregistered with the “Personal Function 0” setting. 1 Set all the preferred CustomFunction settings. ( → p.96) 2 Press the < &...
Page 113 - • To register a Custom Function group; Selecting a Custom Function Group
113 Custom Function Group 4 Press the < > button to register the Custom Function settings as agroup. • C.Fn-1 to C.Fn-19 will be registered as one set of Custom Functionsettings. 5 Press the shutter button halfway. The LCD panel returns to the normaldisplay and this completes theCustom Functio...
Page 114 - Recording the Shooting Data; Standard Shooting Data
114 Recording the Shooting Data The EOS-1V can record the shooting data automatically. The recordeddata can be viewed and edited with a personal computer by using EOSLINK SOFTWARE ES-E1 (sold separately). Standard Shooting Data Optional Shooting Data Recordablewith EOS LINK SOFTWARE ES-E1 1. Selecta...
Page 115 - Users
115 8 The EOS-1V HS attached with Power Drive Booster PB-E2 offersfour film advance modes. The vertical grip also has its own shutterbutton, focusing point selector < >, Main Dial < >, FE lock/multi-spot metering button < >, and AE lock button < >. The camera is powered by ei...
Page 116 - Remove the battery magazine.; • Turn the battery magazine latch as; Install the batteries.; • Refer to the battery orientation
For EOS-1V HS Users Attachment screw Contacts Attachment knob Battery magazine < > Vertical-grip AE lock button < > Vertical-grip focusing point selector Positioning pin Film advance coupler Gear train switching pin Battery magazine latch < > Vertical-grip Main Dial < > Verti...
Page 117 - With the Nickel-Hydride Pack NP-E2 attached (sold separately; Continuous Shooting Speed According to AF Mode and Battery Type
117 For EOS-1V HS Users Film Advance Modes ( → p.77) • < > Ultra-high speed continuous shooting With the Nickel-Hydride Pack NP-E2 attached (sold separately → p.133), shoot up to about 10 frames per sec. while pressing the shutter button. • < > High-speed continuous shooting Shoot up to ...
Page 119 - Reference Section
119 9 This section helps you understand yourcamera and enjoy photography better. Itgives reference information for yourcamera and introduces systemaccessories. Reference Section SEC.09 P119-142 (E) 29-01-2003 12:40 Pagina 119
Page 120 - Basic Photography Terms; Exposure
120 Basic Photography Terms Exposure Exposure occurs when the film is exposed to light. Correct exposure isobtained when the film is exposed to a proper amount of light inaccordance with the film’s sensitivity to light. The correct exposure isadjusted with the camera’s shutter speed and aperture. Sh...
Page 121 - The depth of field is affected as described below:; (2) A lens with a shorter focal length increases the depth of field.
121 Basic Photography Terms Depth of field This is the range where acceptable focus can be achieved in front of andbehind the point of optimum focus. The smaller the aperture (the larger thef-number), the deeper the depth of field. And the larger the aperture (thesmaller the f-number), the shallower...
Page 122 - Troubleshooting Guide; The battery is exhausted.; Set the lens focus mode to; Take out the film and load it correctly. (
122 Troubleshooting Guide If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If the problemstill persists, take the camera to your nearest Canon Service Center.Canon Service Centers are listed on the back of this booklet. Nothing isdisplayedon the LCDpanel. The camera’sCustomFunctionc...
Page 124 - Exposure Warning List; Mode; Indication
124 Exposure Warning List Mode Blinking Warning The subject is toodark. The subject is toobright. The picture will beunderexposed. The picture will beoverexposed. The picture will beunderexposed. The picture will beoverexposed. The desired depthof field cannot beobtained. The subject is toodark. The...
Page 125 - Program Line; Program Line Description
125 Program Line 12 25 50 ISO 6 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 30 15 8 4 2 1 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 500 320 1000 2000 4000 8000 32 22 16 11 8 5.6 4 2.8 3.5 2 1.4 1.0 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 f/No Shutter speed Aperture The program line below applie...
Page 126 - Shutter Speed and Aperture Readouts; Shutter speed readout
126 Shutter Speed and Aperture Readouts Shutter speed readout The shutter speed is normally displayed in 1/3-stop increments. Numbersfrom “4” to “8000” denote the denominator of the shutter speed fraction. Forexample, “125” is 1/125 sec. Also, 0"3 is 0.3 sec., and 15" is 15 sec. Aperture rea...
Page 127 - Interchanging the Focusing Screen; Focusing Screen Type; • The LCD panel’s normal display
127 Interchanging the Focusing Screen You can interchange the camera’s focusing screen to suit the picture-takingapplication. You must also set C.Fn-0 so that the criteria for the correctexposure suits the focusing screen. Focusing Screen Type Designation C.Fn-0 Setting : New Laser-matte Screen Ec-N...
Page 129 - Major Accessories; • Power Drive Booster PB-E2
129 Major Accessories • Power Drive Booster PB-E2 Together with the Ni-MH Pack NP-E2,Power Drive Booster PB-E2 enables atop continuous shooting speed of about10 fps. The vertical grip has its ownshutter button, Main Dial, AE lock button,FE lock button, and focusing pointselector. It makes vertical s...
Page 130 - • EOS LINK SOFTWARE ES-E1
Major Accessories 130 • Battery Pack BP-E1 The grip portion houses a 2CR5 lithiumbattery while the battery magazineholds four widely-available, size-AAalkaline batteries. You can switchbetween these two power sources tosuit the shooting condition. Thecontinuous shooting speed is the sameas with the ...
Page 131 - • EX-series Speedlites
131 Major Accessories • EX-series Speedlites These EOS-dedicated Speedlites areavailable as large-output, autozoommodels or compact flash units. All EX-series Speedlites feature E-TTLautoflash, high-speed sync (FP flash),and FE lock. • Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX EOS-dedicated macro ring flashfeaturing ...
Page 132 - • E-Series Dioptric Adjustment
Major Accessories 132 • Date Back DB-E2 This is an interchangeable camera backfor the EOS-1V and EOS-3. It has aQuick Control Dial and date imprintingfeature. The date can be imprinted onthe photograph up to the year 2019.The following imprinting modes areprovided: 1. Year, month, day, 2. Day,hour, ...
Page 133 - • Remote Switch RS-80N3
133 Major Accessories • Remote Switch RS-80N3 Remote switch with an 80-cm cord toprevent camera shake for supertelephoto shots, macrophotography,and bulb exposures. You can use theremote switch to press the shutterbutton halfway or completely. It alsohas a shutter release lock. Its quick-lock plug c...
Page 134 - Major Specifications; • Type; • Exposure Control
134 Major Specifications • Type Type ................................35mm AF/AE single-lens reflex with focal-plane shutter and built- in motor drive. Picture size ......................24 mm x 36 mmCompatible lenses ...........Canon EF lensesLens mount......................Canon EF mount • Viewfind...
Page 135 - • Autofocus
135 Major Specifications program flash AE, 8 Manual, 9 Bulb (Safety shift possible for 2 and 3.) Metering range ................EV 0-20 for all metering modes (at 20˚C with 50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100) ISO film speed range.......ISO 6-6400 (Set automatically with DX-coded film at ISO 25- 5000.) Exposur...
Page 136 - • Shutter; • Shooting Data
Major Specifications 136 AF focusing point indicator ......Superimposed focusing point in viewfinder and also indicated on LCD panel AF-assist beam ...............Emitted automatically by the attached EOS Speedlite when necessary. • Shutter Type ................................Vertical-travel, focal...
Page 137 - • Camera Specifications
137 Major Specifications to a personal computer for viewing and editing. Data recorded..................See page 114. The data cannot be viewed or edited with the camera only. Shooting data memory capacity .....With the standard number of data items, shooting data for 100 rolls of 36-ex. film can be...
Page 138 - Index
138 Index A Accessories ............................................129AEB ..........................................................69AE lock .....................................................71AF Modes .................................................34 - selecting ................................
