Canon ECT1-1237-000 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Be sure to read these Instruction Manual before using your camera for the first time. Keep this booklet handy for easy reference.

English Edition

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

The EOS-1Ds is a high-performance, digital AF SLR camera with a large, 36x24mm (approx.),

11.1-megapixel CMOS sensor and high-precision Area AF. The camera is compatible with all Canon EF lenses and has many features for all types of photography, from fully automatic snapshooting to professional-level, creative work.

It uses CompactFlash cards (CF Type I and II) as the recording medium. Be sure to read these Instruction Manual to familiarize yourself with the features and proper operation of this camera.

∗ Using CF cards made by Canon is recommended.

Radio and Television Interference (VCCI Statement)

This camera is an information technology device that does not exceed Class B limits for electromagnetic interference (EMI) in compliance with standards set by Japan’s Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). This device may still cause interference with radio or television reception when placed near such an appliance. Read these Instruction Manual to learn how to avoid reception interference of other appliances.

Test the Camera Before Shooting

Before using the camera, be sure to test it first. Check that the images are properly recorded on the CF card. If the camera or CF card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or read by a personal computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.

About Copyrights

Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of images of people and certain subjects for anything but private enjoyment. Photographing public performances or exhibitions may also be prohibited.

Canon and EOS are trademarks of Canon Inc.

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Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

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CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.

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IBM PC/AT is a trademark or registered trademark of International Business Machines.

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Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Corporation in the United States and other

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countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Equipment Check List

Be sure all the following equipment and accessories have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.

¢ EOS-1Ds camera body (with body cap, battery compartment cover, and lithium CR2025

battery for the date and time)

¢ Eyecup Ec-II ¢ Ni-MH Pack NP-E3 (with protective cover) ¢ Ni-MH Charger NC-E2 ¢ DC Coupler Kit DCK-E1 ¢ Neck Strap L4 ¢ Hand Strap E1 ¢ Interface Cable IFC-450D6

¢ EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk ¢ Adobe Photoshop LE Disk

¢ EOS-1Ds Instruction Manual (which you are reading now)

This describes how to use the camera.

¢ Ni-MH Pack NP-E3 Instructions ¢ Ni-MH Charger NC-E2 Instructions ¢ DC Coupler Kit DCK-E1 Instructions ¢ EOS DIGITAL Software User’s Manual

Explains how to install and use the driver software which enables you to transfer images from the camera to a personal computer, edit RAW images, set image-processing parameters, and customize camera functions.

Introduction

¢ Warranty card ¢ Quick Operation Guide ¢ EOS-1Ds Accessories

Introduces major accessories for the EOS-1Ds.

∗ No CF card is included. Please purchase it separately. CF cards made by Canon are

recommended.

This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.

Contents

Introduction

Equipment Check List ....................................... 3

Handling Cautions ........................................... 10

Quick Start Guide ............................................ 12

Nomenclature .................................................. 14

Conventions Used in this Manual .........................

Before You Start

Recharging the Battery ................................... 22

Installing and Removing the Battery ............... 23

Installing the Battery .................................... 23

Checking the Battery Level .......................... 23

Removing the Battery .................................. 24

Using an AC Outlet ......................................... 25

Mounting and Detaching a Lens ..................... 26

Mounting a Lens .......................................... 26

Detaching the Lens ...................................... 26

Installing and Removing the CF Card ............. 27

Installing a CF Card ..................................... 27

Removing the CF Card ................................ 28

Basic Operation .............................................. 29

Main Switch .................................................. 29

Shutter Button .............................................. 29

Using the Electronic Dials ............................ 30

Vertical Shooting .......................................... 31

Menu Operations ................................. 32

Basic Menu Navigation ................................ 32

Detailed Menu Navigation ............................ 32

About the LCD Monitor ................................. 34

Reverting to the Default Settings ................. 34

Dioptric Adjustment ......................................... 35

Holding the Camera ........................................ 35

Attaching the Neck Strap and Hand Strap ...... 36

Settings for Images

Image-Recording Quality ..................... 38

Processing ................................................... 39

Simultaneous Capture in RAW and JPEG Formats ........

Selecting the White Balance .................... 41

About White Balance.................................... 41

White Balance Settings ................................... 42

Custom White Balance ........................ 43

Setting the Color Temperature ............. 44

Selecting Personal White Balance .................. 45

White Balance Auto Bracketing....................... 46

Canceling White Balance Auto Bracketing ... 47

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Selecting the Color Maxtrix .................. 48

Setting the ISO Speed .................................... 49

Setting the Processing Parameters ....... 50

Reviewing Images ................................ 52

Image Review .............................................. 52

Changing the Review Time .......................... 53

Automatic Playback After Continuous Shooting ........

Creating and Selecting a Folder ................. 54

Creating a Folder with the Camera .............. 54

Selecting a Folder ........................................ 55

File Numbering Methods ...................... 56

Auto Reset ................................................... 56

Continuous Numbering ................................ 57

Manual Reset ............................................... 58

Creating a Folder with a Personal Computer ........

Using Autofocus (AF)

Selecting AF Mode .......................................... 60

One-Shot AF for Still Subjects ..................... 61

Focusing an Off-Center Subject ................... 61

AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects ................. 62

Area AF Ellipse and AF Points ........................ 63

Selecting AF Point...................................... 64

Basic Procedure for AF Point Selection ....... 64

Automatic Selection ..................................... 65

Manual Selection ......................................... 65

Registrating and Switching AF Point ............... 68

Registering an AF Point ............................... 68

Switching to the Registered AF Point ............ 69

AF Point Activation Area ................................. 70

AF Sensitivity and the Lens’ Maximum Aperture .....

When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) ...... 73

Manual Focusing .......................................... 74

Metering Modes

Selecting a Metering Mode ....................... 76

Metering Modes .............................................. 76

Multi-Spot Metering ...................................... 78

Exposure Control

Program AE ................................................. 82

Shutter-Priority AE .................................... 84

Aperture-Priority AE .................................. 86

Depth-of-field Preview ..................................... 87

Depth-of-field AE ..................................... 88

Manual Exposure ........................................ 90

Setting Exposure Compensation ............... 92

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Contents

Exposure Compensation with the < > Dial .. 92

Exposure Compensation with the < > Button and < > Dial

Auto Exposure Bracketing ......................... 94

AEB with the Shutter Speed or Aperture ...... 94

AEB with the ISO Speed .............................. 95

Canceling AEB ............................................. 97

AE Lock ...................................................... 98

Drive Mode Selection ...................................... 99

Self-timer Operation .................................. 100

Using the Eyepiece Shutter .......................... 101

Bulb Exposures ............................................. 102

LCD Panel Illumination ................................. 103

Mirror Lockup ................................................ 104

Flash Photography

Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX ..... 106

E-TTL Autoflash ......................................... 107

E-TTL Autoflash in Other Shooting Modes .. 107

High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) ................. 108

FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) .............. 108

FE Lock ............................................... 109

Flash Exposure Compensation ............. 110

Modeling Flash ........................................... 111

Wireless, Multi-Speedlite System............... 111

Metered Manual Flash Photography .......... 112

About TTL and A-TTL Autoflash Speedlites ..

Using Non-Canon Flash Units ...................... 114

Playback Images

Playback Images ........................................... 116

Enlarging the image ................................... 117

Image with Shooting Information ............... 118

About the Histogram .................................. 118

Highlight Alert ................................ 118

AF point .......................................... 118

Image Protection ..................................... 119

Protecting a Single Image .......................... 119

Protecting All Images in a Folder or CF Card

Clearing Protection for All Images .............. 120

Sound Recording for an Image ................. 121

Erasing an Image .......................................... 122

Erasing a Single Image .......................... 122

Erasing All Images in a Folder................ 123

Erasing All Images on the CF Card . 125

Formatting a CF Card ........................ 126

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Menu Settings

Menu Settings .................................... 128

Setting a Custom Function ................. 132

Custom Function Settings .................. 133

Clearing All Custom Functions ........... 139

Registering Custom Function Groups ...

Using a Custom Function Group ..... 142

Personal Functions ....................................... 144

Clearing and Resetting Personal Functions

Clearing All Personal Functions ......... 146

Maintenance

Setting the Date and Time ................. 148

Replacing the Back-up Battery ..................... 149

Cleaning the CMOS Sensor ............... 150

Reference

Basic Terminology ......................................... 154

Exposure Warning List .................................. 157

Program Line ................................................ 158

Shutter Speed and Aperture Display ............ 159

Error Codes ................................................... 160

On-screen Message ...................................... 160

Troubleshooting Guide .................................. 162

Changing the Focusing Screen ..................... 164

Major Accessories (optional) ......................... 166

System Map .................................................. 168

Specifications ................................................ 170

Index ............................................................. 174

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Introduction

EOS-1Ds

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B

digital devices, 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 generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. — Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subject B of Part 15 on the FCC rules.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600

The Mark is a directive conformity mark of the European Community (EC).

This mark indicates that the product complies with Australia’s EMC regulations.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.

• The safety precautions noted as follows are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.

• The term “equipment” refers primarily to the camera and its power supply accessories.

WARNINGS

• Do not aim the camera or detached lens only directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could injure your eyesight.

• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage to the camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury. In addition, placement of the neck strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.

• Be particularly careful to keep the lithium battery CR2025 used in the camera out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows the battery.

• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or Canon Customer Support.

•To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of damage. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or Canon Customer Support immediately.

• Stop operating the equipment immediately if it should emit smoke or noxious fumes. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Set the camera’s main switch to the OFF position and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet immediately. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support.

• Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Set the camera’s main switch to the OFF position and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord immediately. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support.

• Prevent the equipment from immersion in, water or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The camera is not waterproof. If the exterior contacts with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. If water or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately set the camera’s main switch to the OFF position and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord immediately. Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support.

• Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other organic solvent substances to clean or maintain the equipment.

• Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock. Replace a broken or damaged power cord.

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• Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the rigid portion of the plug. Pulling the cord may damage or expose the wire and short-circuit, fires or electrical shocks.

• Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. Use only the recommended power accessories.

• Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. Use only recommended batteries and accessories.

• Use only Ni-MH Charger NC-E2 to charge the NP-E3. Use of chargers not expressly recommended may result in overheating, distortion, fire or electrical shock.

• Do not place the batteries near heat or in water. Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious injury.

• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter, or apply heat to the batteries. There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion. Immediately flush with water any area of the body, including the eyes and mouth, or clothing, that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery. If the eyes or mouth contact these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.

•Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings. This could lead to leakage and injury.

• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metal, such as key holders. This could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries. Use the supplied protective cover to transport or store the battery.

• Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects. Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. Discard batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in your area.

• Disconnect Ni-MH Charger NC-E2 from electrical outlet after recharging and when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards.

• The camera terminal of the DC Coupler Kit DCK-E1 is designed for exclusive use with the EOS-1Ds. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is a risk of fire and other hazards.

IMPORTANT

• Do not remove the CF card from the camera while the CF card access lamp is blinking. A blinking access lamp indicates that data on the CF card is being written or read. Removing the card at such a time will destroy the data.

• When connecting the camera to a personal computer, do not use any interface cable other than the one provided with the camera. Using the wrong cable may result in malfunction.

CAUTIONS

•Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. Ensure that there is good ventilation when using Ni-MH Charger NC-E2 to charge NP-E3.

• Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in these areas could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage.

• Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the neck strap.

PREVENTING MALFUNCTIONS

Avoid Strong Electromagnetic Fields

Never place the camera near electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong electromagnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.

Avoid Condensation

Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces. You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.

If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera

Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the CF card and battery or DC Coupler Kit (if connected) from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use.

Extended Storage

When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the battery (except the lithium battery CR2025) and store the equipment in a safe place. Storing the camera for extended periods with a battery installed will run down the battery and may damage the camera.

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PREVENTING MALFUNCTIONS

• When the CF Card Access Lamp is blinking, do not open the CF card slot cover. Since the card is reading and writing data when the lamp is blinking opening the CF card slot cover at this time will damage the image data.

• Do not use any cable other than that supplied with the camera. Use the supplied interface cable to connect the camera to a computer. Use of any other cable may lead to a malfunction.

SKIN BURN HAZARD

• When the camera’s main switch is < > for a prolonged period, the camera body may become hot. Although this is not a malfunction, holding the camera for a long period may cause low-degree skin burns. Take care to avoid skin burns.

Handling Cautions

Camera Care

(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 you drop the camera

into water, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe with a wellwrung damp cloth.

(3) Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such as a magnet

or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving the camera near anything emitting strong radio waves such as a large antenna. Strong magnetic fields and radio waves can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.

(4) Do not leave the camera in places of excessive heat such as in a car on a sunny day. The

heat can cause the camera to malfunction.

(5) The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to disassemble the

camera.

(6) Use only a blower brush to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder eyepiece, mirror,

focusing screen, etc. Do not use any organic solvents to clean the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, consult your nearest Canon Service Center.

(7) Do not touch the electrical contacts with your fingers.

Corrosion may develop on the contacts, resulting in improper camera operation.

(8) If the camera is suddenly brought into a warm environment from a cold one, condensation

(water droplets) may form on the camera and internal parts. To avoid this, first put the camera in a vinyl bag and let it adjust gradually to the warmer temperature.

(9) If condensation develops on the camera, do not use the camera. Remove the CF card

and battery and wait until the condensation evaporates.

(10) If the camera is not to be used for an extended period, remove the battery. Store the

camera in a well-ventilated, cool, dry place. During the storage period, release the shutter a few times once in a while.

(11) Avoid storing the camera in a laboratory, cabinet, etc., where corrosive chemicals are

present.

(12) If the camera has not been used for an extended period or if the camera is to be used for

an important event, check the operation of all the camera controls or take it to your nearest Canon Service Center.

LCD Monitor and LCD Panels

(1) The color LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology. There may

be a few dead pixels where a black, red, or green pixel is always displayed. They number no more than 0.02 percent (standard tolerance) of all effective pixels. They also do not affect the images recorded.

(2) Do not press hard against the LCD monitor or LCD panel or subject it to physical shock.

Doing so may result in a warped display or malfunction.

(3) If the LCD monitor or LCD panels become dirty, use a blower brush or soft cloth to clean.

For stubborn dirt, take the camera to a Canon Service Center.

(4) At low temperatures, the liquid-crystal display response may become slower. And at high

temperatures, the display may blacken. In either case, the display will return to normal at room temperature.

Handling Cautions

CF Cards

(1) CF cards are precision appliances. Do not subject the card to physical shock or vibration.

Doing so may destroy the data it contains.

(2) Do not store or use a CF card near anything having a strong magnetic field such as a

magnet or in places prone to having static charge. Doing so may destroy the image data.

(3) To prevent deformation due to heat, do not leave any CF cards in direct sunlight or near a

heat source.

(4) Do not spill any liquids on the CF card. (5) To protect the data, be sure to store the CF card in the dedicated case. (6) A CF card incompatible with the camera will not be able to record or display any images.

Be sure to use only compatible CF cards.

(7) Do not bend or exert any excessive force or physical shock on the CF card. (8) Do not store CF cards in hot, dusty, or humid places. Also avoid places prone to generate

static charge or an electromagnetic field.

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Lens Electrical Contacts

After detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens caps or put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.

Contacts

Quick Start Guide

For detailed instructions, see the reference page indicated in parentheses.

Recharge the battery.

Connect the battery to the battery charger

with the power cord. The CHARGE lamp remains lit while the battery is recharged. When the battery is fully recharged (taking about 2 hours), the CHARGE lamp will start blinking. (→p.22)

Attach a lens.

Align the red dots on the lens

and camera and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it snaps in place. (→p.26)

Load the battery.

Insert the battery into the battery compartment and turn the release handle as shown by the arrow while pushing in the battery. (→p.23)

On the lens, set the focus mode switch to < >.

(→p.26)

Focus the subject.

Aim the Area AF over the subject

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and press the shutter button halfway to autofocus. (→p.59)

Take the picture.

Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. (→p.29)

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Open the CF card slot cover.

Flip up the cover handle and turn it as shown by the arrow to open the cover. (→p.27)

Turn the < > main switch to < >.

(→p.29)

Insert a CF card.

After inserting a CF card, close the cover. (→p.27)

Set the camera to the default settings.

(→34) Press the < buttons simultaneously for 2 sec.

To review previous images, see “Play-

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back Images” on page 116. To erase an image, see “Erasing an

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Image” on page 122.

> and < >

Review the picture on the LCD monitor.

The picture you just took will be displayed for about 2 sec. This display time can also be changed. (→p.53)

Nomenclature

The reference page is in parentheses.

Lens mount index (→26) Mirror (→104)

Self-timer lamp (→100)

Shutter button (→29)

Strap mount (→36)

Grip

Depth-of-field preview button (→87,111)

White balance sensor

Lens lock pin

Lens release button (→26)

Lens mount

Tr ipod socket

Contacts (→11)

Body number

Ver tical grip operation on/off switch (→31)

〈〉 Ver tical grip FE lock / Multi-spot metering button (→31,109/78)

Ver tical grip Main Dial (→31,30)

Ver tical grip shutter button (→31,29)

Strap mount (→36)

Body cap (→26)

Nomenclature

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Focal plane mark

〈〉 Metering mode selection / Flash exposure compensation button (→76,110)

〈〉 Shooting mode selection button (→82)

〈〉 AF mode selection button (→60)

〈〉 Drive mode selection button (→99)

〈〉 ISO speed set button (→49)

〈〉 AEB set button (→94)

Strap mount (→36)

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PC terminal (→114)

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Remote control terminal (N3 type)

Flash-sync contacts

Hot shoe

〈〉 LCD panel illumination button (→103)

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FE lock / Multi-spot meterin

button

(→109/78)

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Exposure compensation

Aperture button

Main Dial (→30)

Top LCD panel (→17)

〈〉 Assist button (→68)

〈〉 AE lock button (→98)

〈〉 AF point selection button (→64)

Quick Control Dial switch (→20

(→93,90)

Eyepiece shutter lever (→101)

Quick Control Dial (→31)

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Battery release button (→24)

Battery release handle (→23)

Battery (→22)

Dioptric adjustment knob (→35)

Viewfinder eyepiece

〈〉 Ver tical gri AE lock button (→31,98)

〈〉 Ver tical grip AF point selection button (→31,64)

〈〉 Ver tical grip assist button (→31,68)

Main switch (→29)

Nomenclature

〈〉 Protect / Sound recording button (→119/121)

〈〉 Menu button (→33)

〈〉 Select button (→33)

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Digital terminal

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Display button (→54,116)

〈〉 Erase button (→122)

Rear LCD panel (→18)

〈〉 Clear buttons (→34)

LCD monitor (→32,34)

Eyecup (→35)

CF card slot (→27)

CF card slot cover (→27)

CF card eject button (→28)

Access lamp (→28)

CF card slot cover release knob (→27)

Recording microphone (→121)

White balance bracketing button

〈〉 Recording image quality selection button (→38)

〈〉 White balance selection button (→41)

Battery compartment cap (→23)

Top LCD Panel

Nomenclature

Aperture ( - ) DEP point number ( , ) AEB amount ( - ) AF point selection mode ( , , )

Shooting mode

: Program AE : Manual exposure

Shutter-priority AE

: : Depth-of-field AE : Aperture-priority AE

Metering modes

Evaluative metering Partial metering Spot metering Center-weighted average metering

Shutter speed ( - ) Bulb ( ) Bulb exposure time (min.:sec.) ( - ) Depth-of-field AE ( ) AF point selection mode ( , ) FE lock ( ) Busy ( ) Error ( )

Shots remaining ( - ) ISO speed ( - , ) Self-timer countdown ( - ) Bulb exposure time

ISO

(Hours) ( - ) Error code

AF mode

One-Shot AF

AI Servo AF

Exposure level

scale

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Battery level

Flash exposure compensation

AEB

The LCD panel illustration above shows all the icons and indicators displayed. During actual use, only the relevant icons and indicators are displayed.

Drive mode

Single-frame Continuous Self-timer (10 sec.) Self-timer (2 sec.)

Exposure compensation amount AEB amount Flash exposure compensation amount CF card writing status

Nomenclature

Rear LCD Panel

LCD monitor display format

Single-image display with information Single image display Four-image index display Nine-image index display Folder mode (Folder selection/creation)

Selection mark

Recording image quality

Large/Fine Large/Normal Small/Fine Raw

White balance bracketing level

White balance

Auto Daylight Shade Cloudy Tungsten light Fluorescent light Flash Manual Color temperature

CF card icon

Date transfer mark*

Folder number ( - )

The LCD panel illustration above shows all the icons and indicators displayed. During actual use, only the relevant icons and indicators are displayed. Asterisked items are related to the driver software bundled with the camera.

File number ( - ) Color temperature value ( - ) Personal white balance* ( - )

Viewfinder Information

Nomenclature

Center spot metering circle

Laser matte screen

Manual exposure

AE lock AEB in progress Multi-spot metering

Flash-ready Improper FE lock warning

High-speed sync (FP flash)

CF card full warning ( ) CF card error warning ( )

Shutter speed ( - ) Bulb ( ) Depth-of-field AE ( ) AF point selection mode ( , ) FE lock ( ) Busy ( )

Area AF ellipse

AF point

Focus confirmation light

Shots remaining ( - ) ISO speed ( - , ) Self-timer countdown ( - )

ISO

Standard exposure index

Exposure level increments

: Full stop : 1/3 stop

Overexposure

Flash overexposure

Exposure level

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Exposure level indicator

Maximum burst count during continuous shooting

JPEG mark

Aperture ( - ) DEP point number ( , ) AF point selection mode ( , , )

Exposure compensation Flash exposure compensation

Flash exposure level

Flash underexposure

Underexposure

Conventions Used in this Manual

In the text, the < > icon indicates the main switch.

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All operations described in these Instruction Manual assume that the <

> switch is already set to < >. Before proceeding with any

operation, first turn the <

The < > icon indicates the Main Dial.

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The < > icon indicates the Quick Control Dial.

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The < > icon indicates the Quick Control Dial switch.

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Operations with the < > dial assume that the < > switch is already set to <

In these Instruction Manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials,

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and settings correspond to the actual icons and markings found on the camera. See “Nomenclature” on page 14.

For more information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→p.00).

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The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens is used as the demonstration lens in these Instruction

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Manual.

The procedures assume that the Menu and Custom Functions are set to the default

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settings.

or indicates that the function described remains in effect for 6 sec. or 16 sec.

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respectively after you let go of the button.

The sample photographs were taken with a 35mm SLR camera.

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These Instruction Manual use the following alert symbols:

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: The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting problems.

: The Note symbol gives supplemental information.

: The Light bulb symbol gives a helpful tip for operating your camera or taking

pictures.

: The Custom Function symbol indicates that there is a relevant Custom Function. For

details, see “Custom Functions” on page 133.

>. Be sure it is set to < >.

> switch to < > or < >.

Before You Start

This chapter explains a few preliminary steps and the basic operation of the EOS-1Ds camera.

Recharging the Battery

First, recharge the battery.

For details on the battery, refer to the instructions for the Ni-MH Pack NP-E3.

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For details on how to recharge and discharge the battery, refer to the instructions for the

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Nickel-Hydride Charger NC-E2.

Connect the power cord.

Connect the power cord to the charger.

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Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.

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The <POWER> lamp will light.

Detach the protective cover.

Attach the cover to the battery compartment cap

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and retain it. Whenever the battery is out of the camera, be sure

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to attach the protective cover to prevent short circuit.

Connect the battery.

Connect the charging plug to the battery’s charging

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terminal. The charging plug can be connected to either

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terminal A or B.

Battery recharging starts.

When the battery is connected, recharging starts automatically and the < > lamp lights.

When the battery is completely recharged, the lamp will start blinking (twice per second).

A completely exhausted battery takes about 2 hours to fully recharge.

After recharging the battery, disconnect it and

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unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.

Installing and Removing the Battery

Installing the Battery

Detach the battery compartment cap.

If the battery’s rubber lining (for water resistance) is not clean, use a moist cotton swab to wipe it clean.

Grasp both sides of the cap and pull it off.

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The battery’s protective cover can be attached to

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the battery compartment cap. Keep the cap and cover in a safe place.

Insert the battery.

Insert the battery and while pushing it in, turn the

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release handle as shown by the arrow.

Rubber lining

Before You Start

Checking the Battery Level

After replacing the battery or before using the camera, check the battery level.

Turn the < > switch to < >.

When the < > switch is turned on, the battery check is executed automatically and the battery level is displayed on the top LCD panel.

: Battery level OK.

: Battery running low.

: Battery will be exhausted soon.

: Recharge the battery.

Installing and Removing the Battery

Battery Life

Temperature

At 20˚C / 68˚F

At 0˚C / 32˚F

The table shows the number of shots that can be taken with a fully-charged battery at the

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specified temperature. It is based on Canon’s testing conditions (w/EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, review turned on, reviewing time of 2 sec., and “

The actual number of shots will vary depending on your shooting conditions.

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Using the LCD monitor more frequently will reduce the number of shots.

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Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period or activating the

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autofocus without taking a picture will also reduce the number of shots. At 0˚C, the number of shots may actually be less than indicated in the above

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table.

Number of Shots

Approx. 600

Approx. 450

+ ” image quality).

Removing the Battery

Flip up and turn the battery release handle as shown by the arrow.

Press the battery release button and pull out the battery.

Using an AC Outlet

With the DC Coupler Kit, you can connect the camera to an AC outlet to supply power. Then you do not have to worry about exhausting the battery.

Insert the DC Coupler.

Insert the coupler and while pushing it in, turn the

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release handle as shown by the arrow.

Connect the AC adapter's plug to the DC terminal.

Connect the power cord.

Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.

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Connect the power cord's plug to the AC outlet.

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After you finish using the camera, set the < >

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switch to < > and remove the plug from the AC outlet.

Before You Start

When connecting the camera to an AC outlet, do not use any adapter other than

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the dedicated DC Coupler Kit. Do not use the DC Coupler Kit with any incompatible camera.

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Do not get the DC coupler wet, as when using it outdoors, since it is not water

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resistant. Do not remove the plug or DC adapter power cord from AC outlet with the < >

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switch set to < camera stops operation, remove the DC coupler from the camera and reinstall it. Then the camera will return to normal conditions.

>, because it may cause the camera stop operating. If the

Mounting and Detaching a Lens

Mounting a Lens

Remove the caps.

Lens mount index

Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by

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turning them as shown by the arrow.

Attach the lens.

Align the red dots on the lens and camera and turn

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the lens as shown by the arrow until it snaps in place.

On the lens, set the focus mode switch to < >.

If the focus mode switch is set to < > (or < > on

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older lenses), autofocus will not operate.

Remove the front lens cap.

Detaching the Lens

AF stands for autofocus.

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MF or M stands for manual focus.

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Be careful not to lose the lens caps and body cap.

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While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow.

Tu rn the lens until the red dot is at the top, then

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detach the lens.

Installing and Removing the CF Card

The pictures you take are recorded on the CF card. The camera is compatible with Type I and Type II CompactFlash (CF) cards. If you want to capture images in the Large/Fine or higher quality mode, a 128 MB or larger capacity CF card is recommended.

Installing a CF Card

< > arrow

CF card eject button

Open the CF card slot cover.

Label side

Top LCD panel Rear LCD panel

Flip up and turn the cover release knob as shown

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by the arrow.

Insert the CF card.

Make sure the arrow < > is on the left side of the

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card and push the card all the way in.

The CF card eject button will then pop-up.

Close the cover.

Push in the cover until the cover release knob

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returns to its original position. When the < > switch is set to < >, the top LCD

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panel and viewfinder will show the number of remaining shots. The rear LCD panel will also display the file number.

Before You Start

Number of remaining shots Folder number File number

Installing and Removing the CF Card

The number of remaining shots depends on how much capacity remains in the

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CF card and the ISO speed setting. The file number is displayed in accordance with the file numbering method you

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set. (→p.56) If auto reset has been set, the highest file number in the current folder will be displayed. If continuous numbering has been set, the file number of the last captured image will be displayed.

C.Fn-08, instead of displaying the number of remaining shots, you can display the ISO speed. And instead of displaying the file number, you can display the number of remaining shots.(→p.135)

Removing the CF Card

Before opening the CF card slot cover:

Set the < > switch to < >.

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Make sure “ ” is not displayed on the top LCD

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panel. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the

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cover.

Access lamp

While the access lamp is blinking (“ ” is displayed in the viewfinder and

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on the top LCD panel), do not shake or hit the camera, remove battery, or open the CF card slot cover. Such actions may destroy the image data or damage the camera.

After the picture is taken, menu operations will not work during the processing

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and writing to the CF card (access lamp blinks). If you press the < during this time, “Busy” will be displayed on the LCD monitor. If a CF card is used for the first time or “ ” is displayed on the top LCD

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panel, see “Formatting a CF Card” on page 126 to format the card. Do not use a low-capacity CF card. If the image file size is large, the CF card may

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not be able to save it. A microdrive is a recording medium using a hard disk. It has a large capacity and

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the price per megabyte is low. However, compared to a CF card equipped with a flash memory, it is vulnerable to vibration and physical shock. If you use a microdrive, be careful not to subject the camera to vibration, shake, or physical shock while it is recording or displaying images.

Press the CF card eject button to pop up the CF card, then take out the card.

Close the cover.

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> button

Basic Operation

Main Switch

The camera can operate only after the < > switch is turned on. This switch has three settings:

< >: The camera does not operate. Set to this

position when not using the camera.

>:To turn on the camera, set to this position.

< >:This is the same as < > and it also enables

the beeper to sound in the following cases:

Focus is achieved in One-Shot AF mode.

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Focus is achieved with manual focus.

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To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after 1 minute of non-

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operation. (→p.130) To turn on the camera again, just press the shutter button halfway. If you turn the < > switch to < > immediately after taking a picture, the

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access lamp may continue blinking for a few seconds while the CF card records the image data. After the image is recorded, the access lamp will stop blinking and the camera will turn off.

Shutter Button

You can press the shutter button halfway or all the way.

Halfway pressing ( )

When you press the shutter button halfway, autofocusing (AF) is activated to focus the subject and auto exposure metering is used to set the correct shutter speed and aperture. The shutter speed and aperture settings are displayed in the viewfinder and on the top LCD panel.

Full pressing

This releases the shutter and takes the picture.

Before You Start

If you press the shutter button halfway and ( ) elapse, press it halfway again and wait a moment before pressing it fully to take a picture. If you press the shutter button fully without pressing it halfway first or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it fully immediately, the camera will still take a moment before it takes the picture.

Pressing the shutter button halfway will also make the camera standby to take a picture at any time. Therefore, even while you are playing back images on the LCD monitor or operating the on-screen menu or if the camera is recording image data, you can go back to taking pictures on the spot.

Basic Operation

Using the Electronic Dials

Operating the < > Dial

The < > dial is used to set various settings for taking pictures. There are three ways to operate this dial:

While pressing a button, you turn the

(1)

< > dial until the desired setting appears on the top LCD panel.

When the button is released, the respective setting takes effect and the camera can be used to take pictures.

In this way, you can set the shooting mode, AF

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mode, metering mode, drive mode, ISO speed, or AEB amount.

After pressing and releasing a button,

(2)

you turn the < > dial.

When you press a button, its function turns on for 6 sec. During this time, you can turn the < set the desired setting. After the timer turns off or when you press the shutter button halfway, the camera can be used to take pictures.

In this way, you can set select the AF point or press

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> button and set the exposure compensa-

the < tion amount.

> dial to

(3)

Just turn the < > dial.

While referring to the top LCD panel, you turn the <

> dial to set the desired setting.

In this way, you can set the shutter speed, aperture,

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etc.

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