Canon Eos 1 Instruction Manual

							EEnglish EditionINSTRUCTIONS
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							Welcome to the World of the EOS-1 N, The Flagship Camera of the EOS Series
2Thank 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 f\
or
recording on film countless decisive moments and masterpieces of photo-
graphic art. The EOS-1 N continues the EOS-1 tradition and extends the
state of the art even further by combining all of the superb features of\
 the
EOS-1 with several new functions and mechanisms requested by EOS-1
users to create the ultimate professional photographic tool.        
New Features include:
1. Advanced Multi-BASIS AF (autofocus) sensor with five selectable
focusing points for wide-area coverage.
2. Improved focus prediction and object tracking performance.
3. Improved shooting speed (up to 6 frames/sec. with Power Drive
Booster E1).
4. Choice of five metering patterns, including 16-zone evaluative, cen- ter-weighted average, 9% partial, 3.5% spot metering linked to
each focusing point, and 2.3% fine spot metering.
5. Enhanced multiple-zone TTL flash sensor plus built-in flash expo- sure compensation control up to  ±3 steps in 1/3-step increments.
6. Silent drive mechanism for super-quiet film rewinding.
7. Improved and expanded custom functions for greatly enhanced
operational flexibility, letting you customize many facets of the cam-
eras operation to match your shooting style. New custom functions
include:
•Choice of silent or high-speed rewind
•M irror lock
• Flash output reduction control
• Ability to set shutter speeds and aperture values in 1-step, 1/2-step or\
1/3-step increments
• Ability to select individual focusing points with quick control dial
• Ability to change AEB exposure order and prevent cancellation
8. Built-in eyepiece shutter.     
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The EOS-1 N family consists of the following three models in addition to\
the standard model: 
•
EOS-1 N DP: This model combines the BP-E1* AA-size battery pack with the
EOS-1 N, allowing the user to switch between the standard
2CR5 lithium battery or AA-size batteries depending on the
shooting situation. (Refer to page 93.)
• EOS-1 N HS: This model combines the Power Drive Booster E1* with the
EOS-1 N, providing high-speed continuous shooting and
increased shooting capacity. (Refer to page 96.)
• EOS-1 N RS**:
This model features a non-moving, hard-coated new pellicle mirror
which provides non-interrupted viewing through the viewfinder and
rapid-fire continuous shooting at 10 frames/sec. Moreover, the
camera’s release time lag (the time between when the shutter but-
ton is pressed and when the exposure occurs) is reduced to a
mere 0.006 sec. (Refer to page 100.)
* BP-E1 and Power Drive Booster E1 must be purchased separately in North\
 America.
**The EOS-1 N RS is scheduled for availability in Spring 1995.
● General Precautions
• Before an important event such as a trip or wedding, be sure to test the\
 camera to make
sure it is operating correctly.
• The 
EOS-1 N will give optimum performance together with exclusively designed\
 Canon
EF lenses, flash and other Canon brand accessories. It is  possible that\
 the use of incom-
patible lenses or other accessories may result in unsatisfactory perform\
ance or damage to
your EOS-1 N. We therefore suggest the use of Canon EF lenses and access\
ories.
Damage to your Canon camera as a result of malfunction or improper conne\
ctions caused
by the use of incompatible products may void its warranty.   
●Throughout this manual special precautions relating to the various camer\
a
operations are enclosed in boxes marked with the following symbols.
: Cautionary measures to ensure proper camera use and prevent undesired
results or malfunction.
: Reference information for helping you gain maximum functionality from yo\
ur
camera.
:
Helpful hints for using your camera productively and with maximum effici\
ency.
• To keep your camera in top working condition, be sure to read the Camera\
 Care
and Precautions section on page 6.
• After reading this manual, store it in a convenient place that is quick \
and easy to
access when necessary.
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							IV Configuring the Camera
1. Setting and Resetting CustomFunctions ...............................82
●
Setting a Custom Function.....82
Additional Information for the 
EOS-1 N DP Model........................93Additional Information for the 
EOS-1 N HS Model........................96
VI Custom Functions
VU sing Flash
1. Selecting the Five Focusing
Points ( ) ............................29
●Selecting a Focusing 
Point ..................................29
● Focus Lock ........................31
2. Selecting the AF Mode ..........32 ●One-Shot Autofocus ..........32
II Selecting the AF and 
Metering Modes
IShooting Preparations 
and Basic Operation
●Attaching the Strap ............13
1. Loading the Battery ...............14
2. Checking the Battery Level  (Film Shooting Capacity) .......15
3. Operating the Main Switch ....16
4.
Setting and Adjusting Basic Functions.17
Camera Care and Precautions..........6
1.Handling, Cleaning and Storage.......6
2.Liquid Crystal Display Information........7
1. Shutter-priority AE [ Tv]..........49
2. Aperture-priority AE [ Av].......52
3. Depth-of-Field AE [ DEP].......55
● Using Manual Focusing 
1.
Manually Setting the Film Speed.....66
2.Changing the Film Winding Mode....67
●Film Winding Automatic Gear
Switching Function................68
●Maximum Continuous Shooting
Speed in Different AF Modes
1.Using EOS Dedicated Speedlites....77
● Automatic Flash Output 
Reduction Control ..............77
III Selecting the Shooting 
Mode
4
•New functions appearing on the EOS-1 N for the first time are indicated \
by an ( ). If you
are already familiar with the operation of the EOS-1, you can quickly fa\
miliarize yourself with
the EOS-1 N by just reading the text sections indicated by an ( ).
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Exposure Compensation.......79
3. Using Non-dedicated Flash  Equipment .............................80
●Combined Use of Custom
Functions F-5 and F-11 .....92
Program Line Characteristics........108
Specifications ............................109
Quick Guide to EOS-1 N Functions...115
●
Removing Film ...................25
●
Removing Film in Mid-Roll ( )25
9. Custom Functions .................25
10. Program AE mode [ P]...........26
● Program Shift Function ......27
●
Remaining Frame Counter.....27
5. Lens Attachment.....................18
● Removing the Lens ............18
6. Dioptric Adjustment ...............19
7. Shutter Button Operation  and Autofocus .......................20
8. Film Loading ..........................22 3. Blinking “ ” Display ..............7
4. Battery Information ..................8
● Partial Metering ( ) .........38
● Fine Spot Metering
() ().............................39
6. AE Lock .................................40
7. Exposure Compensation .......42
8. Auto Exposure Bracketing [AEB] .....................................45
5. Bulb Exposure [ ] ...........61
6. Multiple Exposures ( ) .......63
5.Locking the Mirror Up ()........72
6. Infrared Photography ............73
7.
Checking the Depth of Field......74
8.Illuminating the LCD Panel........74
9. Resetting the Camera to Its  Initial Settings ........................75
5
●AI Servo Autofocus ............33
3.Difficult Subjects for Autofocus..34
4. Manual Focusing ...................36 ●Full-time Manual Focusing
with USM Lenses ...............36
5.
Selecting the Metering Mode.....37
●Evaluative Metering () ........38
Point Selection Mode .........55
●
Using Automatic Focusing 
Point Selection Mode..........57
4. Manual Exposure [M] ............59
(frames/sec.)........................68
3. Changing the Film  Rewinding Mode ( )............69
4.
Using the Self-Timer () .......70
● Using the Eyepiece 
Shutter ( ) .......................71
2. Flash Exposure Compensation
() .......................................78
●
Speedlites Capable of Flash
● Resetting a Custom 
Function .............................83
2.
Custom Function Chart () .......84
Attaching the Standard Grip............99
Additional Information for the 
EOS-1 N RS Model ...................100
Troubleshooting ........................106
5. Camera Operation with a Low Battery ....................................8
Nomenclature ...............................9 
						

							Camera Care and Precautions
61. 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 waterproofand must therefore be handled with
reasonable care. Keep the camera out of salt spray and protect it from e\
xces-
sive moisture. If used at the beach, clean it thoroughly afterward with \
a dry
cloth. If dropped in water, contact an authorized Canon service facility\
.
• This camera contains high-precision circuits. Do not attempt to disassem\
ble
the camera yourself. Always take it to an authorized Canon service facil\
ity for
repair.
• Do not touch the camera’s electronic contacts with your fingers. Touc\
hing the
contacts can cause corrosion and affect proper camera operation. 
• After removing a lens from the camera, place it face down on a flat surf\
ace to
avoid damaging the electronic contacts on the lens mount.
• Condensation is a problem when bringing cold equipment into a warm place\
.
If the autofocus optics cloud over, accuracy may be seriously affected. \
Before
entering a warm place, put equipment in a plastic bag so condensation fo\
rms
on the outside of the bag. 
•
To remove dust from the lens, viewfinder eyepiece, mirror, focusing scre\
en or
film chamber, gently blow the dust away using a commercially-available b\
ulb-
type blower. Avoid directly touching any of these surfaces. Do not wipe \
the
camera body or lens with any type of cleaner containing organic solvents\
.
When further cleaning is necessary, consult your nearest Canon service c\
enter.
• The shutter curtain operates with extremely high precision and can be ea\
sily
damaged if touched. When loading or unloading film, be careful not to to\
uch
the shutter curtain accidentally with your finger or the tip of the film\
. To
remove dust from the shutter curtain or surrounding area, only use a blo\
wer
and be careful not to blow air onto the curtain too strongly. Strongly b\
lowing
air onto the curtain may deform or damage it. Aerosol spray dust remover\
s
are not recommended for the shutter curtain.
• When storing the camera, wrap it in a clean, soft cloth and place it in \
a well-
ventilated, cool, dry, dust-free place. Be sure to keep the camera out o\
f direct
sunlight, and away from “hot spots” such as the trunk or rear wind\
ow shelf of
a car. Avoid places where moth balls are used, and in extreme humidity, \
use
a desiccant. To prevent corrosion, avoid storing the camera in a laborat\
ory or
other location where chemicals are used. Also, do not store the camera i\
n a
drawer or other non-ventilated place. Remove the battery if you do not e\
xpect
to use the camera for about three weeks or longer. It is also recommende\
d to
take the camera out and release the shutter occasionally to prevent buil\
d up
of mold or corrosion.
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							Camera Care and Precautions
7
•A minute amount of battery power is used for the display even when the mai\
n
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 th\
e cam-
era has not been used for a long time, or before an important trip or sh\
ooting
assignment, we recommend having the camera thoroughly tested at a Canon
service center.
2. Liquid Crystal Display Information 
The LCD panel uses liquid crystal to indicate camera settings. Due to th\
e charac-
teristics of the liquid crystal, the display may become difficult to rea\
d because of its
life span which varies according to the condition of use. If this occurs\
, have it
replaced at an authorized Canon service facility. Replacement is at the \
owner’s
expense in case of out of warranty term. 
Liquid crystal may also respond relatively slowly in temperatures below \
32°F/0°C. It
may also darken in temperatures of around 140°F/60°C. The LCD pane\
l will return
when the temperature returns to normal. 
3. Blinking “ ” Display
There are two conditions in which the blinking “ ” will appear in the LCD panel:
(1) when the battery is nearly exhausted or (2) when the camera’s\
 self-test process
detects an internal malfunction. If the blinking “ ” indicator appears, perform the
following operations: 
1. Press the battery check button to check the battery level. If the batter\
y level is
low, replace the battery with a new one.
2. If the indicator shows a sufficient battery level, remove the battery, w\
ipe the bat- tery terminals and reload it.
3. Release the shutter once. If the “ ” display stops blinking, the problem is corrected and you can contin\
-
ue using the camera normally. If the blinking does not stop, the camera \
needs to
be examined by an authorized Canon service facility. 
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							Camera Care and Precautions
84. Battery Information 
This camera requires battery power for operation. Always check the batte\
ry at the
following 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 assignment 
•
Wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth to ensure proper cont\
act. 
• The battery may explode or cause burns if disassembled, recharged, short\
ed,
exposed to high temperatures, or disposed of in fire. Be sure to observe\
 all pre-
cautions indicated on the battery package. Always keep batteries out of \
the
reach of children. 
• Lithium battery performance deteriorates slightly in temperatures below
0°C/32°F. Keep the camera and especially a spare battery close to \
your body or
in an inside pocket to keep it warm until use. 
5. Camera Operation with a Low Battery
Even if the battery indicator blinks or does not appear in the LCD panel\
 during bat-
tery check, exposure will be correct as long as the shutter releases. Wh\
en the bat-
tery power drops below a certain level, film advance and rewinding stop \
operating
and “ ” blinks in the display. Film winding automatically resumes after a n\
ew
battery is loaded. To resume rewinding, press the film rewind button ( ).
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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 74)
Grip Screw ( →page 14)
Electronic Contacts
Tripod Socket
Booster Coupler Cover 
Battery Release Lever (→page 14)
Electronic Contacts Focusing Screen
Lens Lock Pin 
Strap Fixture ( →page 13)
Back Cover 
Lock Release 
Button 
( → page 23)
Back Cover 
Latch 
( → page 23)
PC Terminal 
(cover) 
( → page 80)
Lens Release 
Button 
( → page 18)
Booster Coupling Pin 
Booster / Battery Pack 
Attachment Hole
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Nomenclature
X Contacts
Accessory Shoe
Shooting Mode Selector 
(→ page 17)
AF Mode Selector 
( → page 32)
Metering Mode Selector / 
Flash Exposure 
Compensation Button
( → page 37, 78)
Dioptric Adjustment 
Dial ( →page 19)
Viewfinder Eyepiece 
Film Window 
Quick Control Dial 
Switch
Film Rewind Button ( ) ( →page 25)
Quick Control Dial AE Lock Button ( ) (
→page 40)
Focusing Point Selector ( ) 
(→ page 29)
Remote Control 
Socket (cover) 
(→ page 61)Palm Door Main Dial 
Exposure Compensation 
Button ( ) (
→page 44)
LCD Panel Illumination 
Button ( ) ( →page 74)
LCD Panel ( →page 11)
Eyepiece Shutter Lever (
→page 71)
Custom Function Set Button ( →page 82)
Battery Check Button ( ) ( →page 15)
Film Winding Mode Selector (blue) ( →page 67)
Clear Button (white) ( →page 75) Eyecup Ec II (
→page 19)
Main Switch ( , 
A, ) 
( → page 16)
AL
AFMODE13 0
DRIVE
CLEAR
CF
AEB
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