Canon EOS 1000N User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS

Introduction

Thank you for selecting a Canon autofocus SLR

camera. EOS 10OON/1 OOOFNLLdeveloped as Canon’s

new standard model autotocus SLR camera, is a compact EOS SLR ottering quiet film trans port and motor operation. Features such as sim ple dial operation and super-fast autotocus make it easier than ever to take great pictures any time.

EOS 1000N/1000FN employs Al Focus, which automatically switches between One-shot AF and Al Servo AF* based on the subject’s move

ment. As a result, accurate focusing can be ob tained 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 f/4-5.6 USM zoom lens; however,

operations with a different lens are basically the same.

Please read this instruction book carefully for a thorough understanding before using your EOS 1000N /1000FN.

Attention

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Canon EOS 10OON/1OOOFN will give optimum

performance together with specially designed Can

on EF lenses, flash units and other Canon brand

accessories. It is possible that the use of incom patible lenses or other accessories may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage to your Canon EOS 10OON/1 OOOFN. We therefore suggest the use of Canon EF lenses and accessories.

Damage to your Canon EOS 10OON/1 OOOFN as a

result of malfunction or improper connections caused by the use of incompatible products may void its warranty.

While reading these instructions, unfold the front and back flaps for easy reference to the camera’s parts.

Nomenclature

Red-eye Reduction Lamp

AF Auxiliary Light

Electronic Input Dia

Shutter Button

Manual Focusing Ring

EF 35-80 mm f/4-5.6 USM Lens

LCD Panel

,Built-in Flash

Accessory Shoe

Flash Tab

^Command Dial

-Strap Fixture

Focus Mode Switch

Back Cover Latch

Lens Release Button

PROGRAMMED IMAGE

CONTROL

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Green Zone Portrait

Landscape Glose-up Sports

Zoom Ring

CREATIVE ZONE

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ISO ;

SF :

Manual Film Speed Setting Self-timer Soft Focus Sound Mode

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DEP M Av Tv P

Depth-of-Field AE

Manual Exposure Aperture-priority AE Shutter-priority AE Program AE

Lock (OFF)

I. BASIC OPERATION

[1] Preparations

1. Battery Load and Check

2. Lens Attachment................................................9

3. Focusing..........................................................10

- Difficult Subjects for Autofocus

[Manual Focusing]........................................11

[2] Taking Pictures

1. Film Loading ...................................................12

2. Basic Picture Taking - Green Zone

- Focus Lock

- Film Rewind .................................................17

3. Programmed Image Control

- Portrait

- Landscape

- Close-up........................................................19

- Sports ...........................................................20

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II. ADVANCED OPERATION

1. Creative Zone .................................................22

P - Program AE................................................22

Tv- Shutter-priority AE......................................24

Av- Aperture-priority AE

M - Manual Exposure ......................................26

DEP- Depth-of-Field AE

SF- Soft Focus.................................................31

2. Self-timer

- Setting the Sound Mode

3. Flash Photography with the

Built-in Flash ...................................................35

4. Flash Photography with the

Speedlite 200E

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33 34

III. APPLICATIONS

1. Partial Metering

2. Exposure Connpensation

3. Multiple Exposures ........................................45

4. Bulb (Long Exposure)

5. Manual Film Speed Setting

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IV. REFERENCE

1. Comparisons Between AF Mode and Film Wind Mode

2. Film Shooting Capacity

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V. ACCESSORIES

1. Dedicated Canon Speedlites

2. Grip Extension GR-70

3. Dioptric Adjustment Lenses

4. Lens Hoods

5. Filters

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VI. CAMERA CARE

1. Cleaning

2. Liquid Crystal Display/Battery Notes ... .55

3. Attaching the Strap

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VII. SPECIFICATIONS 58

Precautions

1) This camera is not resistant to water and should not be used outdoors in snow or rain. If accidentally dropped

in water, contact an authorized Canon service facility. Keep the camera out of salt 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.

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First-time SLR users shouid read this section carefuiiy.

7. 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 “ Q ” to check the battery.

The battery check symbol (mm) 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 Symbois in the Panel

Battery power sufficient.

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When not using the camera, always 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. 50 for shooting capacity.

Have a new battery handy.

Replace the battery.

2. Lens Attachment

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1) Remove the rear lens cap by turning it counterclockwise.

2) Remove the body cap by turning it coun terclockwise.

The lens may already be mounted on the camera when purchased.

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. Focusing

Before practicing, set the command dial to

“ a ” (Green Zone).

1) Look through the viewfinder and cover the subject with the focus mark (c^).

2) Press the shutter button halfway to start

focus. When the subject is in focus, the green AF symbol ‘‘ • ’’ lights up in the viewfinder.

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

“ i ” blink in the viewfinder. See p. 15 when the shutter speed blinks or

see p. 35 when the flash symbol

“ $ ” blinks.

Difficult Subjects for Autofocus [Manual Focusing]

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Subjects

• Low-contrast subjects;^—misty scenes, light-colored or white objects.

• Subjects in extremely low-light 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.

7. Film Loading

[2] Taking Pictures

'Always load film out of direct sunlight.

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. 48.)

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1) Make sure the command dial is not at L.

2) Open the back cover by sliding the latch down.

3) Insert the film as shown with the flat end of the cartridge on top.

4) Carefully pull the film tip across until it

reaches the orange mark.

5) Make sure the film lies flat and close the back cover.

Film winding starts and the frame counter

counts up. When the film is completely

wound, the shutter is released once;

however, no picture is taken. The film car tridge symbol and the number of available frames are displayed in the LCD panel.

• 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 allows you

to begin shooting imnnediately without mak

ing any settings before taking pictures.

1) Set the command dial to " Q

2) Compose the picture and make sure the focus mark (c:^) covers the subject.

• If you are using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring to vary the size of the

subject.

3) Press the shutter button halfway. 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.

35) or use a tripod.

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Blinking shutter speed

(camera shake warning)

In Green Zone and Programmed Image

Control modes, the shutter speed will blink on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder if the shutter speed is too slow to hand-hold.

In this case,, we recommend switching to flash photography or using a tripod.

This camera focuses on the subject co vered by the focus mark in the center of the viewfinder. For off-center subjects, use focus lock to set the focus and then recom

pose the picture as desired.

1) Cover the subject with the focus mark and press the shutter button halfway.

2) Keeping the shutter button pressed half way, recompose the picture as desired and then press the shutter button all the way down to take the picture.

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Canon EOS 1000N User Manual

Introduction

Attention

Nomenclature

Table of Contents

Precautions

/. BASIC OPERATION

[1] Preparations

Difficult Subjects for Autofocus [Manual Focusing]

Subjects

[2] Taking Pictures