Canon EOS 1000 F User Manual

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Table of Contents

I. BASIC OPERATION

[1] Preparations

1	Battery Load and Check	.7
2	Lens Attachment	,9
3. Holding the Camera		10
4 Focusing		11
	- Difficult Subjects for Autofocus
	[Manual Focusing]	13
[2] Taking Pictures
1	Film Loading	14
2 Basic Picture Taking - Green Zone		16
	- Focus Lock	18
	- Film Rewind	19
3. Programmed Image Control		20
	- Portrait	20
	- Landscape	21
	- Close-up	21
	- Sports	22

II. ADVANCED OPERATION

1 Creative Zone	24
P - Program AE	24
Tv- Shutter-priority AE	26
Av- Aperture-priority AE	27
M - Manual Exposure	28
DEP- Depth-of-Field AE	30
Self-timer	33
Flash Photography	34

. APPLICATIONS
1	Partial Metering	40
2	Exposure Compensation	42
3	Multiple Exposures	43
4	Bulb (Long Exposure)	45
5	Manual Film Speed Setting	46
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	51
2	Grip Extension GR-70	52
3	Dioptric Adjustment Lenses	52
4	Lens Hoods and Filters	53
VI.	CAMERA CARE
1	Cleaning	54
2	Liquid Crystal Display/Battery Notes	55
3	Attaching the Strap	57
VII.	SPECIFICATIONS	58

Nomenclature

. Built-in Flash

LCD Panel

Electronic Input Dial

Shutter Button

Grip

Manual Focusing Ring

EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 Lens

Flash Tab

Accessory Shoe

Command Dial

Strap Fixture

Focus Mode Switch

Back Cover Latch

Lens Release Button

'■ — Zoom Ring

PROGRAMMED IMAGE				CREATIVE ZONE
CONTROL	CreafiV^		Green Zone
CONTROL	CreafiV^
O ; Portrait		a		DEP	Depth-of-Field AE
^ : Landscape		0	Lock (OFF)	M	Manual Exposure
A : Close-up		ISO	Manual Film Speed Setting	Av	Aperture-priority AE
Sports		<S3 Self-timer		Tv	Shutter-priority AE
				P	Program AE

Introduction

Thank

you

for

selecting

Canon

autofocus

SLR

camera.

EOS

1000F,

developed

Canon's

new

stan

dard

model

autofocus

SLR

camera,

the

ligh

test

and

most compact

camera

with

built-in

flash in the EOS series.

Features

such

simple

dial

operation

and

super-fast autofocus make

easier

than

ever to

take great pictures any time.

EOS

1000F

employs

Focus,

which

automati

cally

switches

between

One-shot

and

Servo

AF*

based on the subject's movement. As

result,

accurate

focusing

can

obtained

even

when

the

subject

moving

toward

away from the camera.

One-shot

AF: Focusing stops once complet

ed. The

original

focus

remains

locked

long

as the shutter button is kept pressed halfway.

Servo

AF: An advanced autofocus mode

which

continuously

focuses

moving

subjects

long

the

shutter

button

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

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

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.

•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]

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.

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.

Focus these subjects by setting the lens’ focus mode switch to “M” and turning the manual focusing ring until the image is sharp.

1. Film Loading

[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.

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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