Canon EOS 1000 F User Manual
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Table of Contents
I. BASIC OPERATION
[1] Preparations
1 Battery Load and Check
2 Lens Attachment
3. Holding the Camera
4 Focusing
- Difficult Subjects for Autofocus
[Manual Focusing]
[2] Taking Pictures
1 Film Loading
2 Basic Picture Taking - Green Zone
- Focus Lock
- Film Rewind
3. Programmed Image Control
- Portrait
- Landscape
- Close-up
- Sports
II. ADVANCED OPERATION
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Creative Zone
P - Program AE
Tv- Shutter-priority AE
Av- Aperture-priority AE
M - Manual Exposure
DEP- Depth-of-Field AE
Self-timer
Flash Photography
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. APPLICATIONS
1 Partial Metering
2 Exposure Compensation
3 Multiple Exposures
4 Bulb (Long Exposure)
5 Manual Film Speed Setting
IV. REFERENCE
1 Comparisons Between AF Mode and
Film Wind Mode .47
2 Film Shooting Capacity 48
3 Program Lines 49
V. ACCESSORIES
1 Dedicated Canon Speedlites
2 Grip Extension GR-70
3 Dioptric Adjustment Lenses
4 Lens Hoods and Filters
VI. CAMERA CARE
1 Cleaning 54
2 Liquid Crystal Display/Battery Notes 55
3 Attaching the Strap 57
VII. SPECIFICATIONS 58
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Nomenclature
Electronic Input Dial
. Built-in Flash
LCD Panel
Accessory Shoe
Flash Tab
Command Dial
Shutter Button
Grip
Manual Focusing Ring
EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 Lens
PROGRAMMED IMAGE
CONTROL
O ; Portrait
^ : Landscape
A : Close-up
Sports
CreafiV^
PI
Green Zone
a
Lock (OFF)
0
Manual Film Speed Setting
ISO
Self-timer
<S3
Strap Fixture
Focus Mode Switch
Back Cover Latch
Lens Release Button
'■ — Zoom Ring
CREATIVE ZONE
DEP Depth-of-Field AE
M
Manual Exposure
Av
Aperture-priority AE
Tv Shutter-priority AE
P
Program AE
Introduction
Thank you for selecting a Canon autofocus SLR
camera.
EOS 1000F, developed as Canon's new stan
dard model autofocus SLR camera, is the ligh
test and most compact camera with a built-in
flash in the EOS series.
Features such as simple dial operation and
super-fast autofocus make it easier than ever to
take great pictures any time.
EOS 1000F employs Al Focus, which automati
cally switches between One-shot AF and Al
Servo AF* based on the subject's movement. As
a result, accurate focusing can be obtained
even when the subject is moving toward or
away from the camera.
* One-shot AF: Focusing stops once complet
ed. The original focus remains locked as long
as the shutter button is kept pressed halfway.
Al Servo AF: An advanced autofocus mode
which continuously focuses moving subjects
as long as the shutter button is kept pressed
halfway.
• The instructions in this book assume use ot the
EF 35-80 mm t/4-5.6 zoom iens; however, opera
tions with a different lens are basically the same.
Please read this instruction book carefuily for a thor
ough understanding before using your EOS 10OOF,
Attention
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Canon EOS 1000F wili give optimum perfor
mance together with specially designed Canon EF
lenses, flash units and other Canon brand ac
cessories It is possible that the use of incompati
ble lenses or other accessories may result in unsa
tisfactory performance or damage to your Canon
EOS 1000F. We therefore suggest the use ot
Canon EF lenses and accessories. Damage to
your Canon EOS 1000F as a result of malfunction
or improper connections caused by the use of in
compatible products may void its warranty
While reading these instructions, unfold the front
and back flaps for easy reference to the camera’s
parts.
Viewfinder Eyepiece Exposure Compensation
Button
Eye Cup
Partial Metering Button
Fiim Check Window
Back Cover
Battery Cover
Battery Cover Lock
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Precautions [7]
1) This camera is not resistant to water
and shouid not be used outdoors in
snow or rain. If accidentaiiy dropped
in water, contact an authorized Canon
service facility. Keep the camera out
of sait spray, and protect it from exces
sive humidity. If used at the beach,
clean it thoroughly afterward with a dry
cloth.
2) Do not attempt to disassemble the
camera yourself. Always take it to an
authorized Canon service facility for
repair.
3) Remove the battery if you do not ex
pect to use the camera for about three
weeks or longer.
4) When storing the camera, wrap it in a
clean, soft cloth and place in a cool,
dry, dust-free place. Be sure to keep
the camera out of direct sunlight, and
away from “hot spots’’ such as the
trunk or rear window shelf of a car.
Avoid places where moth balls are
used, and in extreme humidity, use a
desiccant.
5) Carefully check the camera’s opera
tion after lengthy storage.
6) The battery may explode or cause
burns if disassembled, recharged,
shorted, exposed to high tempera
tures, or disposed of in fire.
7) Film passing through X-ray examina
tions at airports may be exposed and
ruined even if loaded in the camera.
Request a hand-checked inspection to
avoid damage.
8) Aerosol spray dust removers are not
recommended for the shutter curtain.
9) Condensation is a problem when bring
ing cold equipment into a warm room.
If the autofocus optics cloud over, ac
curacy may be seriously affected. Be
fore entering a warm room, put
equipment in a plastic bag so conden
sation forms on the outside of the bag.
10) Color reproduction may be adversely
affected if the film is left in the camera
for a long time'. Always develop ex
posed film promptly.
* Please see p. 54 for camera care in
formation.
/. BASIC OPERATION
First-time SLR users shouid read this section carefuiiy.
1. Battery Load and Check
[1] Preparations
The camera operates on a 2CR5 lithium
battery.
1) Slide the battery cover lock down to
open. The cover cannot be removed
from the camera
2) Insert the battery as shown with the ter
minals facing toward the shutter button.
3) Close the cover and hold it down until
it locks with a click.
4) Turn the command dial to " P ” or
“ a ” to check the battery.
The battery check symbol («9) in the
LCD panel displays the remaining bat
tery power as shown in the illustrations.
• If nothing is displayed in the LCD
panel, the battery is probably insert
ed upside down. Remove the battery
and re-insert it correctly.
• See p. 55 for other important battery
information.
Battery Check Symbols in the LCD Panel
Battery power sufficient.
Have a new battery handy,
cp : Replace the battery.
•i<r:o3-(blinking); See p. 55.
• When not using the camera, aiways be
sure to set the command dial to “L” to
prevent battery drain due to accidental
pressing of the shutter button.
• Always check the battery condition be
fore taking pictures.
• Carry a spare battery when going on
trips or when planning to take many
pictures.
• See p. 48 for shooting capacity.
2. Lens Attachment
1) Remove the rear lens cap by turning it
counterclockwise.
2) Remove the body cap by turning it coun
terclockwise.
3) Align the lens’ red dot to the camera's
red dot and turn the lens clockwise un
til it stops and locks with a click.
• To remove the lens, turn the lens
counterclockwise while pressing the
lens release button.
4) Set the lens’ focus mode switch to AF.
5) Remove the front lens cap.
•The electronic contacts must be clean
for proper connection. Do not touch
these contacts.
•Do not set the lens on its rear end
without the lens cap attached to pre
vent damage to the electronic
contacts.
3. Holding the Camera
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Sharp pictures require that the camera be
held still to prevent unnecessary move
ment called “camera shake” that can
ruin your pictures. Try the suggested tips
below.
1) Hold the camera firmly in your right
hand. Place the palm of your left hand
on the bottom of the camera to support
the lens.
2) Keep both elbows close to your body.
3) Spread your feet apart about shoulder
width for a steady natural stance.
4) Lightly hold the camera against your
nose and look into the viewfinder.
There is no one correct way to hold the
camera. Experiment to find the most
comfortable position. Whenever possi
ble, lean against a steady support suoh as
a tree, wall, or table to help you keep the
camera still.
4. Focusing
Before practicing, set the command dial to
“ a ” (Green Zone).
1) Look through the viewfinder and cover
the subject with the focus mark (^ □).
2) Press the shutter button halfway to start
focus. When the subject is in focus, the
green AF symbol ‘‘ • ” lights up in the
viewfinder and a short double beep is
emitted.
3) Without letting up on the shutter button,
press the shutter button completely to
take the picture.
• In low-light or backlit conditions, the
shutter speed or the flash symbol “ J "
blink in the viewfinder. See p. 17 when
the shutter speed blinks or see p, 34
when the flash symbol“ J ’’blinks.
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• Shutter button action plays an important
part in taking good pictures. A quick
stroke with the tip of your finger may
cause “camera shake." Always press
the shutter button slowly and gently
with the ball of your finger.
• Be sure not to touch the front of the lens
during focusing.
• When the subject cannot be focused,
the green AF symbol “ • ” starts blink
ing and the shutter will not release. (See
the next page.)
Difficult Subjects for Autofocus [Manual Focusing]
Subjects
• Low-contrast subjects—misty scenes,
light-colored or white objects
• Subjects in extremely low-hight situa
tions—a dark room, night scenes.
• Subjects having generally horizontal
patterns (window blinds),
• Subjects with an object in front of
them—animals in a cage, subjects be
hind a wire fence.
• Strong, bright reflections—shiny metal,
ice, surface of a lake.
• Fast-moving subjects—difficult to keep
within the focus mark.
There are a few subjects that may be
difficult for the camera to focus. The green
AF symbol will blink in the viewfinder to
warn you of this condition.
Focus these subjects by setting the lens’
focus mode switch to “M” and turning the
manual focusing ring until the image is
sharp.
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1. Film Loading
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[2] Taking Pictures
•Always load film out of direct suniight.
• Never touch the shutter curtain, its
precision design makes it sensitive to
pressure. When loading film, be care
ful that the film tip does not touch the
shutter curtain.
This camera uses a prewind system. When
film is loaded, the camera first winds all of
the film onto the take-up spool and then re
winds it back into the film cartridge one
frame at a time as each picture is taken.
The frame counter on the LCD panel
decreases as pictures are taken, allowing
you to always see at a glance the remain
ing frames.
For DX-coded film, the camera automati
cally sets the film speed when the film is
loaded. (For manual film speed setting, see
p. 46.)
1) Make sure the command dial is not at L.
2) Open the back cover by siiding the latch
down.
3) Insert the film as shown with the fiat end
of the cartridge on top.
4) Carefuily pull the film tip across until it
reaches the orange mark.
5) Make sure the fiim iies fiat and cióse the
back cover.
Film winding starts and the frame counter
counts up. When the film is oompletely
wound, the shutter is released once;
however, no picture is taken. The film car
tridge symboi and the number of avaiiable
frames are displayed in the LCD panei.
• If the film cartridge symbol blinks, the
film has not been loaded properly and
the shutter will not release. Reload the
film.
• Film becomes soft and tears easily in
high humidity. Keep it stored in its
canister until loading.
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2. Basic Picture Taking - Green Zone
This setting for basic operation aiiows you
to begin shooting immediateiy without mak
ing any settings before taking pictures.
1) Set the command diai to “ Q ”,
2) Compose the picture and make sure the
focus mark (c ^) covers the subject.
• if you are using a zoom iens, turn the
zoom ring to vary the size of the
subject.
3) Press the shutter button haifway.
When the subject is in focus, the green
AF symbol, shutter speed and aperture
value light up in the viewfinder and a
short double beep sounds. Press the
shutter button all the way down to take
the picture.
• The shutter speed and aperture value
are also displayed in the LCD panel.
• In low light or backlit conditions, the
“ i ” mark blinks in the viewfinder.
Switch to flash photography (see p.
34) or use a tripod.
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