Canon Eos 1 Instruction Manual

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Specifications
(2) Manual compensation: ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments, by independent
operation of quick control dial or combination of
exposure compensation button + main dial; can be
used together with AEB.
AE Lock: (1) Auto AE lock: 
AE lock occurs simultaneously with AF completion in
one-shot AF mode with evaluative metering.
(1) Auto AE lock. During One Shot autofocus and
evaluative metering, AE locks when focusing is achieved.
(2) Manual AE lock:  Possible in all metering modes by pressing AE lock
button.
(2) Manual AE lock. AE lock button enables all
metering modes. In the RS mode, AE lock will not work
after autofocusing is achieved.
Multiple Exposures:  Up to nine exposures can be preset (can be canceled or
reset in mid-operation)
■AUTOFOCUS
AF Control System: TTL-CT-SIR (Secondary Image Registration) phase
detection type using Cross-type multi-BASIS (Base-
Stored Image Sensor). Focus completion indicated by
LED lamp and audible beep  (Lamp blinks at 8 Hz when
autofocusing is impossible; beep sound can be turned off)
Focusing Points:  Five focusing points provided.
Focusing Point 
Selection:  Selected automatically by camera or manually by user.
Focusing modes: (1) One-shot AF: 
At focus completion, AF operation stops, AF lock
occurs and the shutter release is enabled.
(2) AI Servo AF: 
AF system tracks moving subject until immediately prior
to exposure, includes predictive focusing function, shut-
ter release enabled at all times (however, predictive
focus control has priority in continuous exposure mode);
in-focus indicator does not light when focus is achieved,
but blinks at 8 Hz when autofocusing is impossible.
In the RS mode, Al Servo autofocus cannot be set.RS
RS
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Specifications
(3) Manual focusing: Possible by setting the lens’ focus mode switch to “M”
and operating the lens’ manual focusing ring. In-focus
indicator lights up when focus is achieved (with EF
lenses having maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger).
Manual focusing with the electronic ring is enabled
during exposure and continuous shooting.
AF Working Range:  EV 0 ~ 18 (ISO 100).
■SHUTTER
Type:  Vertical-travel, focal plane shutter with all speeds elec-
tronically controlled. 
Electronically-controlled (at all speeds), vertical-trav-
el, double curtain focal-plane shutter
Shutter Speed:  1/8000 ~ 30 sec. (in 1/3-stop increments) and bulb.
Maximum X-sync speed: 1/250 sec.
Shutter Release:  Soft-touch electromagnetic release.       
Shutter release time lag   In the RS mode, the exposure
starts 0.006 sec. after the shutter button is pressed down fully.
Self-timer:  Electronically controlled with 2- or 10-second delay,
selectable; operation indicated by blinking lamp (blinking
speed: 2 Hz when first activated, increasing to 8 Hz for
final two seconds); self-timer counted down in camera’s
LCD panel; can be automatically canceled by setting the
main switch to “ ”.
■FILM TRANSPORT
Film Loading:  Automatic. Film automatically advances to first frame
when back cover is closed. 
Film Wind:  Automatic using built-in motor.
(1)EOS-1 N alone: Two modes available: (single
exposure) and (continuous exposure).
(2)
With Power Drive Booster E1 attached: Three modes avail-
able: (single exposure), (low-speed continuous
exposure) and (high-speed continuous exposure).
Three modes:  (single frame),   (low-speed continu-
ous shooting),  (high-speed continuous shooting)RS
RS
RS
RS
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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 or
slower.*
Automatically set
between 30 sec. and
1/250 sec. according to
ambient light level and
set aperture value.
Manually set to any shut-
ter speed of 1/250 or
slower. Aperture value
Automatically set acord-
ing to A-TTL or TTL pro-
gram
Automatically set accord-
ing to ambient light level
and shutter speed.
Manually set to desired
aperture.
Manually set to desired
aperture.
Film Rewind:  Automatic rewind at end of roll using built-in motor.
(Rewind speed with 24-exp. film: approx. 5 sec; with 36-
exp. film: approx. 8 sec.); mid-roll rewind possible.
Rewind noise: Normal mode: 59 dB; Silent mode: 48 dB.
High-speed film rewind: Approx. 5 sec. for 24-expo-
sure film and 8 sec. for 36-exposure film Silent film
rewind for 24-ex. and 36-ex. films: Approx. 13 sec. and
20 sec. respectively
■ CAMERA BODY
Flash Contacts:  (1) Accessory shoe: 
X contact, directly-coupled contacts
(2) PC terminal:  JIS B socket (with lock screw)* (1) and (2) can be used at the same time. 
Automatic Flash  • X-sync Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings
Exposure:  (with EOS dedicated speedlites)
*
If a shutter speed faster than 1/250 sec is set, the camera
automatically sets the shutter speed to 1/250 sec.   
Fourteen built-in custom functions selectable by user: (1)
Automatic film rewind setting, (2) Film leader status at
end of rewind, (3) Film speed setting, (4) AF activation
method, (5) Manual shutter speed and aperture value
setting method, (6) Shutter speed, aperture value, expo-
sure compensation, flash exposure compensation and
AEB setting increments, 
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							(7) Manual focusing using the electronic manual focusing
ring,(8) Selection of center-weighted average metering,
(9) AEB shooting sequence, (10) Cancellation of super-
imposed focusing points, (11) Focusing point selection
method, (12) Mirror up photography, (13) Spot metering
linked to focusing points, (14) flash output control.Except for custom function No. F-12, same as in the
EOS-1 N.
F-12 set to “0”: No beeping when autofocusing is
achieved in the A mode.
F-12 set to “1”: Beeping when autofocusing is achieved
in the A mode. (No beeping in the RS mode.)
LCD Panel:  Displays necessary information including AF mode, film
winding mode, metering mode, shutter speed, aperture
value, film speed, battery condition and exposure com-
pensation. 
Remote Control:  3-pin remote control socket provided.
Battery:  (1) One six-volt 2CR5 lithium battery, housed in the grip;
(2) When the Power Drive Booster E1 is attached, the
lithium battery is removed and power is supplied from the
booster’s power source (eight AA-size alkaline-man-
ganese batteries [or AA-size Ni-Cd batteries or AA-size
lithium batteries] or Ni-Cd Pack E1); (3) When the AA-
size battery pack BP-E1 is attached, power is supplied
either by the camera’s lithium battery or by four AA-size
alkaline-manganese or Ni-Cd batteries.      
8 size AA alkaline manganese batteries (Ni-Cd or
lithium) or Ni-Cd Battery Pack E1
Battery Check:  By pressing the battery check button; battery level shown
in four-step display in the LCD panel
Camera Back:  Interchangeable with the optionally available Command
Back E1.
Dimensions:  161 (W) ×112.1 (H)  ×71.8 (D) mm 
6-5/16 (W)  ×4-7/16 (H)  ×2-13/16 (D) 
6-5/16 (W) x 6-1/8 (H) x 3-1/16 (D) mm
Weight:  855 gr / 30 oz without battery (body only, without lithium
battery)
1,295 gr / 36.7 oz (including battery magazine without batteries)RS
RS
RS
RS
Specifications
114
Custom Function 
Control: 
All data based on Canon’s Standard Test Method. Subject to change wit\
hout notice.
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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
AEB0
Check the battery
level 
(refer to page 15)
Power source related
Focus related
ISOCheck the set film
speed 
(refer to page 22)
Take pictures in
rapid sequence 
(refer to page 67)
AL
Rewind the film in
mid-roll 
(refer to page 25)
Select the focusing
point 
(refer to page 29)
AF
ISOMODEU
LTR
AS
OUM
DRIVE
CLEAR
CF
AEB
U LTR
AS
OUM
U LTR
AS
OUM
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Quick Guide to EOS-1 N Functions
AI SERVO
ONE SHOT
AF
M
CANONLENS
LE
S
NEFN
O5 0m
m1
:
14
Select the AF
mode 
(refer to page 32)
Focus the subject
manually 
(refer to page 36)
Select the shooting
mode 
(refer to page 48)
Select the metering
mode 
(refer to page 37)
Compensate the
exposure 
(refer to page 42•44)
0
P
AF
ISOMODEU
LTR
AS
OUM
MODE
AF ISOAF
M
22 2250mm
NAF
M
AF
ISOMODEU
LTR
AS
OUM
ONE SHOT
321123
     P
0
AF
ISOMODEU
LTR
AS
OUM
Focus related
Exposure related
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Quick Guide to EOS-1 N Functions
Use AE lock to
lock the exposure
reading 
(refer to page 40)
AEB3211230
3211230
Take multiple
exposures on one
frame 
(refer to page 63)
Use automatic
exposure bracket-
ing 
(refer to page 45)
Compensate the
flash exposure 
(refer to page 78)
Use the self-timer (refer to page 70)
DRIVE
CLEAR
CF
AEB
U LTR
AS
OUM
DRIVE
CLEAR
CF
AEB
U LTR
AS
OUM
AF
ISOMODE
A
100
210
AF
ISOMODEU
LTR
AS
OUM
Exposure related
Photographic applications
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Quick Guide to EOS-1 N Functions
ULTR
AS
OUM
ONE SHO
ONE SHOT
Illuminating the
LCD panel 
(refer to page 74)
Reset all functions
(clear button)
[except for custom
functions]
(refer to page 75)
DRIVE
CLEAR
CF
AEB
Set a custom
function 
(refer to page 82)
3211230
Check the current
custom function
settings 
(refer to page 83)
Reset all custom
functions at once
(refer to page 75)
DRIVE
CLEAR
CF
AEBDRIVE
CLEAR
CF
AEB
DRIVE
CFAEB
DRIVE
CLEAR
CF
AEB
Photographic applications
Custom functions
DRIVE
CLEAR
CF
AEB
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub-
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harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference\
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless
otherwise specified in the instructions. If such changes or modifica-
tions should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the
equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gen-
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installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
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However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
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This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio
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