Canon Eos 1 Instruction Manual

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Using the Self-Timer [ ]
3Looking into the viewfinder, com-
pose the picture and press the shut-
ter button halfway to focus the sub-
ject and set the exposure.
4Press the shutter button completely.
The self-timer lamp blinks to indi-
cate that the self-timer function is
operating. The lamp starts blinking
faster two seconds before the pic-
ture is taken.
•To cancel the self-timer in mid-opera-
tion, set the main switch to .    
● Using the Eyepiece Shutter
To prevent metering errors caused by light...

•When shooting outdoors on a bright day or in a bright location such as a\
 ski slope or a
sea shore on a fine day, take the picture within 30 seconds after swingi\
ng the mirror up
to avoid burning the shutter curtain.
• Do not point the camera lens at direct sunlight when the mirror is in th\
e up position to
avoid burning the shutter curtain.
• When the mirror-up function is set, the film is wound one frame at a tim\
e, regardless of
the film winding mode (single exposure or continuous exposure). 
•...

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Infrared film (film with extended sensitivity to infrared light) can b\
e used to
achieve interesting effects not possible with general-purpose film. When\
using black-and-white infrared film, the film’s sensitivity to longer\
 wave-
lengths requires a slight adjustment in focus using the red infrared ind\
ex
on the lens. Use a deep red filter to maximize the infrared effect.
•When shooting with infrared film, use a lens equipped with a distance sc\
ale window.
•For black-and-white and color infrared...

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7. Checking the Depth of Field
Depth of field is the range of focus in
front of and behind the subject in
which objects appear sharp. The depth
of field varies from shallow to deep
depending on the aperture setting, the
angle of view of the lens in use and the
camera to subject distance. To check
the depth of field before taking a pic-
ture, press the depth-of-field preview
button. The camera will close down the
lens’ diaphragm to the shooting aper-
ture, allowing you to see the range of
sharpness in...

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•Shooting mode ......................................
• AF mode ................................................
• Metering mode ......................................
• Film winding mode ................................
• Custom functions................................... Not affected     
Single exposure ( )
Evaluative metering
One-shot AF
Program AE ( P) mode
9. Resetting the Camera to Its Initial Settings
● Resetting All Camera Functions
You can reset all of the camera’s func-
tions (except for...

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V  Using Flash
Attaching an EOS dedicated speedlite to the
camera’s accessory shoe enables advanced
flash photography with the operational sim-
plicity of normal AE shooting. In addition to
overall exposure compensation, independent
compensation of just the flash exposure is
possible from the camera side.
Operation of the built-in three-zone
(center, right, left) automatic flash
sensor corresponds to the five focus-
ing points, increasing flash exposure
precision by automatically weighting
the...

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1. Using EOS Dedicated Speedlites
EOS dedicated Speedlites (540EZ, 430EZ, 420EZ, 300EZ, etc.) make
flash photography as simple as pointing and shooting. Moreover, built-in\
advanced functions make it easy to achieve professional fill-in flash
effects in outdoor settings as well as automatic control of flash exposu\
re
when shooting at night or indoors. These units feature a built-in AF aux\
il-
iary light function that assists autofocus in dark situations.
By simply attaching an EOS Speedlite to the...

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2. Flash Exposure Compensation
This function lets you vary the automatic flash exposure level of EOS de\
d-
icated speedlites. The flash exposure can be compensated up to ±3 sto\
ps
in 1/3-stop increments.        
1Set the quick control dial switch to .
2While pressing the metering mode
selector / flash exposure compensa-
tion button, turn the quick control
dial to set the desired compensation
amount.
•The flash exposure compensation
amount is displayed in the LCD
panel’s exposure compensation dis-...

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When using the 300TL Speedlite, set the flash mode button to a position \
other than MHi or
MLo. TTL automatic flash exposure is possible.       
Canon Speedlites other than those mentioned above can be used in manual \
mode.   
Flash Exposure Compensation
3Releasing the metering mode selec-
tor / flash exposure compensation
button completes the flash expo-
sure compensation setting. The
LCD panel returns to its normal
condition andlights in the dis-
play to indicate that flash exposure
compensation...

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3. Using Non-dedicated Flash Equipment
This camera’s shutter can synchronize with non-dedicated portable fla\
sh
units 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 i\
t
synchronizes properly with the camera.
●PC Terminal
Flash units equipped with a synchro cord can be used by connecting the
cord to the camera’s PC terminal. The PC terminal is equipped with a \
lock
screw to prevent accidental disconnection.
The...