Canon EOS-1V HS User Manual

English Edition

INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

The EOS-1V is a high-performance autofocus single-lens reflex camera equipped with high-precision Area AF. Photograph a wide variety of subjects under almost any condition. Let the camera do everything automatically or take full control. In any case, operation is simple with the electronic dials. Before taking pictures, read this instruction booklet and familiarize yourself with your new camera.

■Symbols

The Caution symbol alerts you to actions to prevent picture-taking problems.

The Note symbol gives additional information for basic camera operation.

The Light bulb symbol offers helpful tips for operating your camera or taking pictures.

Read “Handling Precautions” on page 6 to prevent camera malfunction and damage. Keep this instruction booklet handy for easy reference.

■Precautions

• Before using the camera for an important event, be sure to take test shots to make sure the camera operates properly.

• EOS cameras have a lens mount for dedicated operation (autofocusing, exposure control, etc.) with EF lenses. Using a non-EF lens with an EOS camera may result in improper camera or lens operation. Note that the warranty does not cover any camera malfunction or damage occurring with the use of non-Canon accessories.

Handling Precautions ................................................................6

Nomenclature............................................................................8

Conventions Used in this Instruction Booklet..........................12

Before You Start ..............................................................13

Basic Operation.......................................................................14

Installing the Battery and Checking the Battery Level.............19

Mounting and Detaching a Lens..............................................21

Dioptric Adjustment .................................................................22

Film ID Imprinting ....................................................................22

Loading and Unloading Film....................................................25

Quick Start With Program AE .........................................29

Holding the Camera ................................................................32

Using Autofocus (AF)......................................................33

AF Mode Selection..................................................................34

Area AF Ellipse and Focusing Points......................................37

Focusing Point Selection.........................................................38

Focusing Point Registration and Switching.............................42

Focusing Point Activation Area ...............................................44

Focusing an Off-Center Subject..............................................45

When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)...............................47

Metering Modes ...............................................................49

Selecting a Metering Mode......................................................50

Metering Modes.......................................................................51

Shooting Modes ....................................................................55

Shutter Speed-Priority AE .................................................56

Manual Exposure ...............................................................65

Setting Exposure Compensation.............................................67

Autoexposure Bracketing ........................................................69

AE Lock...................................................................................71

Aperture-Priority AE .........................................................58

Depth-of-field AE............................................................61

Setting the Film Speed Manually.............................................73

Multiple Exposures............................................................74

Bulb Exposures .......................................................................76

Single-Frame and Continuous Shooting .................................77

Self-timer Operation ................................................................79

Depth-of-field Preview.............................................................80

Mirror Lockup ..........................................................................81

LCD Panel Illumination............................................................82

Using B/W Infrared Film ..........................................................82

Flash Photography ..........................................................83

Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX...............................84

Using Other EOS-Dedicated Speedlites .................................93

Using Non-Canon Flash Units.................................................94

Custom Functions ...........................................................95

Selecting and Setting a Custom Functions .............................96

Canceling a Custom Function .................................................97

Custom Function Settings .......................................................98

Personal Functions................................................................111

Custom Function Group ........................................................112

Recording the Shooting Data ................................................114

For EOS-1V HS Users....................................................115

Reference Section .........................................................119

Basic Photography Terms.....................................................120

Troubleshooting Guide..........................................................122

Exposure Warning List ..........................................................124

Program Line.........................................................................125

Shutter Speed and Aperture Readouts .................................126

Interchanging the Focusing Screen.......................................127

Major Accessories.................................................................129

Major Specifications ..............................................................134

Index......................................................................................138

Contents

Handling Precautions

Camera Care and Storage

(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 the

camera gets really wet, 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 well-wrung damp cloth.

(3) Do not leave the camera in places prone to excessive heat such as in

a car on a sunny day. Excessive heat can cause the camera to malfunction.

(4) The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to

disassemble the camera.

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

eyepiece, focusing screen, film compartment, and mirror. Do not use an organic solvent-containing cleaner to clean the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, consult your nearest Canon Service Center.

(6) The shutter curtains are extremely thin. Use only a blower to clean. Be

careful not to blow air too forcefully on the shutter curtains. The shutter curtains can be easily deformed or damaged. Also, when loading and unloading film, be careful not to touch the shutter curtains.

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

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

(8) 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.

(9) Avoid storing the camera in a laboratory, cabinet, etc., where corrosive

chemicals are present.

(10) 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.

(11) After detaching the lens from the camera, put on the lens caps or put

down the lens with the rear end up to avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.

(12) Even when the Main Switch is set to < >, a small amount of power

is still supplied to the camera's LCD panel. However, this does not affect the number of film rolls which can be taken with the battery.

Handling Precautions

LCD Displays

In time, the camera's LCD panel display and the LCD display in the viewfinder may fade and become difficult to read. If this happens, have it replaced (at cost) by a Canon Service Center. At low temperatures, the LCD display response may become slower. And at 60˚C or higher temperatures, the display may blacken. In either case, the display will return to normal at room temperature.

Lithium Batteries

(1) The camera operates on one 2CR5 lithium battery. Check the battery

level in the following cases (→page 20):

• After replacing the batteries.

• After not using the camera for an extended period.

• The shutter stops working.

• The camera is being used in a low-temperature environment.

• You will be shooting an important event.

(2) Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery contacts to remove any

fingerprints and smudges. This is to prevent faulty connections and corrosion.

(3) Never disassemble or recharge the battery. Also, never store a battery

in high-temperature places or short circuit the battery contacts or toss a battery into a fire.

(4) Although the battery works well even at low temperatures, battery

performance may decline slightly at freezing temperatures. In such a case, keep a spare battery warm in a pocket, etc., and use and warm the batteries alternately.

How Low Battery Levels Affect Camera Operation

Even when blinks or not on the LCD panel, a proper exposure will be obtained as long as the shutter releases. However, when the battery becomes exhausted, film advance and auto rewind may not work and may blink on the LCD panel. After the battery is replaced with a new one, the film advance will resume. Also, pressing the rewind button will resume the film rewind operation.

Contacts

Lens Electrical Contacts

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

Nomenclature

• Reference page numbers are indicated in parentheses.

• In the text, camera controls are indicated by their respective icons.

Focusing screen (→p.127)

Reflex mirror (→p.81)

Self-timer lamp (→p.79)

Shutter button (→p.14)

Depth-of-field preview button (→p.80)

Grip (Battery chamber) (→p.19)

Grip screw (→p.19)

Tripod socket

Electrical contacts (→p.7)

Power Drive Booster coupler (cover)

Grip

Battery cover

Lens mount

Lens mount index (→p.21)

Lens lock pin

Lens release button (→p.21)

Camera back

lock release

button (→p.25)

Camera back

lever (→p.25)

Remote control/Data

transfer terminal

(N3 type)

PC terminal (→p.94)

Power Drive Booster

coupling pin

Battery contacts

Electrical contacts

Eyecup (→p.22)

Nomenclature

Flash-sync contacts

Hot shoe <> Shooting

mode button (→p.30)

<> Metering mode button / < > Flash exposure compensation button (→p.50 / 89)

<> AF mode button (→p.34)

<> Film advance mode button (→p.77)

<> AEB button (→p.69)

<> ISO film speed button (→p.73)

<> Film plane mark

Film window

Dioptric adjustment knob (→p.22)

<> Main switch (→p.14)

Eyepiece

<> Midroll rewind button (→p.28)

<> Quick Control Dial switch (→p.17)

<> Quick Control Dial (→p.17)

<> Assist button (→p.42)

Eyepiece shutter lever (→p.80)

<> LCD panel illumination

Aperture button (→p.67/65)

Multi-spot metering button

Side Door Buttons

button (→p.82)

LCD panel (→p.10)

<> Exposure

compensation button /

<> FE lock button /

(→p.87/53)

<> Main Dial

Strap eyelet

<> AE lock

button (→p.71)

<> Focusing

point selector

Side door

<> Custom

Function set

button (→p.96)

<> Multi-

Function button

(→p.23, 112)

<> Multiple

exposure

button (→p.74)

<> Clear button

(→p.18, 97)

(→p.15)

(→p.13)

(→p.38)

Nomenclature

Aperture setting ( ~ )

DEP points ( , )

AEB amount ( ~ )

Focusing point selection mode

Custom Function setting ( ~ )

Custom Function group ( ~ )

ISO film speed stops ( ~ )

Date* ( ~ )

User-settable No. (Film ID) ( ~ )

Personal Function setting* (, )

Shooting mode

: Program AE : Manual exposure mode :

Shutter speed-priority AE mode : Depth-of-field AE mode :

Aperture-priority AE mode

Battery level icon

(, , )

LCD Panel

Month*

Shutter speed ( ~ )

Bulb ( )

Bulb exposure time ( ~ )

Depth-of-field AE ( )

Focusing point selection mode ( , )

ISO film speed ( ~ )

Custom Function No. ( ~ )

FE lock indicator ( )

Date* ( ~ )

Film ID ( ~ )

Remaining data-recordable rolls* ( ~ )

Personal Function ( ) ( ~ )*

Data transfer mode* ( )

Multiple exposures

AEB ISO icon

AF mode

One-Shot AF AI Servo AF

ID icon

PF icon

Data transfer icon*

Film-loaded indicator

Metering mode

Evaluative metering Partial metering Spot metering Center-weighted averaging metering

Flash exposure compensation

Frame countdown icon

Frame counter ( ~ )

Bulb exposure time indicator ( ~ ) (hours)

Multiple exposures ( ~ )

Self-timer countdown ( ~ )

Exposure level scale

Exposure amount

AEB amount

Flash exposure compensation amount

Film transport indicator

Custom Function setting indicator

Remaining data-recordable rolls* (5-roll units)

Film advance mode

Single-frame Continuous

Low-speed continuous High-speed continuous Ultra-high speed continuous

Self-timer

( 10 sec., 2 sec.)

• The LCD panel has color-coded display boxes which contain icons or indications of related camera settings.

• Asterisked items are related to the EOS LINK SOFTWARE ES-E1 (sold separately).

Viewfinder Information

Area AF ellipse

Nomenclature

Focusing points

Spot metering circle

Laser-matte screen

Manual exposure icon

AE lock indicator

Flash-ready indicator

FE lock underexposure warning

High-speed sync indicator (FP flash)

Shutter speed display ( ~ )

Bulb ( )

Depth-of-field AE ( )

Focusing point selection mode ( , )

FE lock display ( )

Aperture display ( ~ )

DEP points ( , )

Focusing point selection mode ( , , )

Exposure compensation icon

Flash exposure compensation icon

In-focus indicator

Exposure level indicator

Frame counter

Frame countdown icon

Correct exposure index Exposure level

increments

: 1 stop : 1/3 stop

Overexposure indicator

Flash overexposure indicator

Exposure level indicator

Flash exposure level indicator

Flash underexposure indicator

Underexposure indicator

On pages 10 and 11, the LCD panel and viewfinder are shown with all the icons and indications displayed. The items actually displayed differ depending on the camera settings.

Conventions Used in this Instruction Booklet

• In this booklet, the < > icon indicates the Main Dial, < > is the

Quick Control Dial, < > is the main switch, and < > is the Quick Control Dial switch.

• All the operations described in this booklet assume that the < > switch is already set to < >. Before proceeding with any operation, first turn the < > switch to < > or < >.

• For < > dial operations, make sure the < > switch is set to < >.

• This symbol is used to indicate that there is a

C.Fn

• The camera control icons and markings used in this booklet correspond to the actual icons and markings found on the camera. See "Nomenclature" on page 8. Reference page numbers are also stated in parentheses (→p.■)

• In this instruction booklet, a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens is used for explaining the procedures.

• The procedures are based on the assumption that the Custom Functions are set to the default settings.

•( ) indicates that the function described remains in effect for 6 sec. after the shutter button is released.

•( ) indicates that the function described remains in effect for 16 sec. after the shutter button is released.

related Custom Function. For details, see “Custom Functions” on page 95.

This chapter explains a few preliminary steps and basic operations of the EOS1V which you should know before you start taking pictures. If you will be using the camera for the first time, read this chapter first. If you are familiar with the basic operations of EOS cameras and want to start using the camera right away, see “Quick Start with Program AE” on page

29.

Before You Start

Attaching the Strap

Pass the end of the strap through the camera's strap eyelet and the strap's clasp on the under side. Pull the strap to make sure it does not slip out of the clasp.

Basic Operation

Main Switch

The camera operates 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 < > except

that it also enables the beeper to sound in the following cases:

• Focus is achieved in One-Shot AF mode.

• Focus is achieved with manual focus.

Shutter Button

You can press the shutter button halfway or all the way. Hold the camera steadily and press the shutter button slowly without any jerking movement. The difference between halfway and complete pressing of the shutter button is explained below. Beginners should practice pressing the shutter button halfway and completely before loading any film.

Basic Operation

Halfway pressing

When the shutter button is pressed halfway, autofocusing (AF) is activated to focus the subject. Autoexposure (AE) metering is also turned on to set the correct shutter speed and aperture which are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel for ( ).

Complete pressing

This releases the shutter and takes the picture. After the frame is exposed, the camera advances the film automatically.

Using the Electronic Dials

There are three ways to use the < > dial:

1. Press and hold down a button and then turn the < > dial while looking at the LCD panel. When the button is released, you can take a picture.

1 Hold down a button...

2 then turn the < >.

Basic Operation

2. After pressing a button, turn the < > dial. When a button is pressed, its function remains active for 6 or 16 seconds. You then look at the LCD panel and turn the < > dial during this time. After the function turns off or when you press the shutter button halfway again, the camera will be ready to take a picture. Buttons which turn on for 6 or 16 seconds are indicated in this instruction booklet with the following icons: ():The button's function remains active for 6 seconds after the

button is released.

():The button's function remains active for 16 seconds after the

button is released.

1 After a button is pressed...

2 turn the < >.

3. Just turn the < > dial. While looking at the LCD panel, you can set the shutter speed, aperture, or another setting.

Basic Operation

There are three ways to use the < >:

1. While holding down a button, turn the < > dial.

2. After pressing and releasing a button, turn the < > dial.

3. Just turn the < > dial. Look at the LCD panel to confirm the setting. To restore the button's function or to ready the camera for picture taking, turn the < > dial.

The < > is used to set the following:

1. Real-time exposure compensation

2. Aperture

3. Flash exposure compensation

4. Focusing point selection

The < > dial functions only when the < > switch is set to < >.

<>:Set to this position to disable the

<>.

<>:Set to this position to enable the

<>.

Reverting to the Default Settings

With the EOS-1V, you can set the shooting mode, metering mode, and other settings as you wish. You can also use Custom Functions (→p.95) to customize camera controls and functions according to your preferences. These preferences can be reset to the default settings with the following procedure.

Basic Operation

Resetting the camera to the default settings

Open the side door and press the <> button.

This will reset the camera to the default settings shown in the table below.

Shooting mode

AF mode

Metering mode

Film advance mode

Focusing point selection

Multiple exposures

Exposure compensation

Flash exposure compensation

AE lock

FE lock

AEB

Custom Functions

Focusing point registration

When the camera is reset, the shooting mode will be set automatically to < > Program AE (→p.29).

<> Program AE

One-Shot AF

Evaluative

Single

Automatic

Canceled

Settings retained

Center focusing point

Resetting all Custom Functions except C.Fn-0 (→p.98) to the default settings

Open the side door, press the <> button, then press the <> button.

“C.Fn” is the abbreviation for “Custom Function.”

Installing the Battery and Checking the Battery Level

Installing the Battery

The battery is housed in the camera grip. Remove the grip to install one 2CR5 lithium battery.

• For the EOS-1V HS, see page 115.

Remove the grip.

• Use a coin to turn and loosen the grip

screw as shown by the arrow in the figure. Slide off the grip downward.

Open the cover.

Install the battery.

• Install the battery so that the battery

contacts are on the right and bottom. Then close the cover.

Reattach the grip.

• Reattach the grip to the camera, then

turn the grip screw to tighten securely.

Lithium batteries may not be available in certain areas. Carry a spare battery when going on a trip or when you will use many rolls of film.

Installing the Battery and Checking the Battery Level

Checking the Battery Level

Check the battery level after replacing the batteries or before using the camera.

Turn the < > to < >.

The battery level will be checked automatically and the LCD panel will then display one of the following battery level icons:

: Battery level OK.

: Keep spare battery handy.

: Battery will soon be exhausted.

: Replace with new battery.

(→p.7)

Battery Life (No. of Rolls)

Temperature Rolls

At 20˚C 75 (50)

At –20˚C 18 (12)

• If the < > is set to < > and nothing is displayed on the LCD panel, the battery may have been installed incorrectly. Take out the battery and install correctly. Then check the battery level again.

• Since actual shooting conditions may differ, the actual number of rolls may be less than the figures in the table.

• Pressing the shutter button halfway for prolonged periods or frequent autofocusing without taking any pictures will lower the number of rolls that can be taken.

• The table shows the number of 24-exposure rolls based on Canon’s tests with a new battery and an EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens. Figures in parentheses are the number of 36-exposure rolls.

• Information on battery life with Power Drive Booster PB-E2 or E1 and Battery Pack BP-E1 is provided in the respective instruction booklet.

• When the camera is not to be used, set the < > to < >. This will prevent accidental battery drainage if the shutter button is held down inadvertently.

• The battery level is indicated each time the < > is turned on. To check the current battery level, turn on the < > again.

Mounting and Detaching a Lens

Mounting a Lens

Remove the caps.

• Remove the rear lens cap and the

body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow.

Attach the lens.

• Align the red dots on the lens and

camera and turn the lens as shown

Red dots

by the arrow until it snaps in place.

On the lens, set the focus mode switch to AF.

• If the focus mode switch is set to MF (or M on older lenses), autofocus will not operate.

Remove the front lens cap.

Detaching the Lens

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

• AF stands for autofocus.

• MF or M stands for manual focus.

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

• Turn the lens until it stops, then remove the lens.

Dioptric Adjustment

By adjusting the diopter to suit your vision (with or without eyeglasses), the viewfinder image will look clearer. The camera’s adjustable dioptric range is –3 to +1 dpt.

Remove the eyecup.

• While grasping both sides of the

eyecup, slide it upward to remove.

Turn the dioptric adjustment knob.

• Turn the knob to the right or left until the focusing point or the center spot metering circle looks sharp in the viewfinder.

• The diagram shows the knob set at the standard diopter (–1 dpt).

Reattach the eyecup.

If the viewfinder still does not look sharp after you turn the dioptric adjustment knob, use one of the E-series dioptric adjustment lenses (sold separately). (→p.132)

Film ID Imprinting

A film ID No. consisting of a user-settable number (two digits) and a film roll No. (three digits) is imprinted automatically on the film leader. The usersettable number can be used to identify which EOS-1V body you used (if you have multiple EOS-1V bodies) to shoot that roll. The film roll No. counts up each time you load a roll of film into the camera. This way, you can check the order in which the rolls were exposed. The film ID is also used to match the shooting data recorded by the camera. The shooting data is transferred to a personal computer with the EOS LINK SOFTWARE ES-E1 (sold separately).

Film ID Imprinting

Be sure to set the user-settable No. before loading the film. The film ID is imprinted automatically as it advances to frame 1 after loading. You cannot set the user-settable No. once the film has been loaded. You also cannot set the film roll No.

User-settable No.

Film roll No.

Imprinting position

: Multi Function. This

refers to the EOS-1V’s extended functions.

User-settable No.

Film roll No.

Press the < > button to set the film ID setting mode.

• Each time you press the button, the

• After the film advances to frame 1,

Turn the < > dial to set the desired user-settable No.

• You can set any number from to

• The film roll No. is set sequentially

Frame 1

following icons will be displayed in turn on the left side of the LCD panel. Display the icon.

ID icon

PF icon

Data transfer icon

The blinking number is the usersettable No.

the user-settable No. will be displayed and it cannot be changed.

from to . After , it will start from again.

Film ID Imprinting

Press the shutter button halfway.

The LCD panel will return to the

normal display and the user-settable No. will be set.

When the film is loaded, the ID icon will be displayed on the LCD

• In low temperatures (–10˚C), the liquid crystal used for imprinting the film ID will have a slower response. Therefore, it may take a few seconds for the imprinting to be completed. To ensure proper film ID imprinting, do not start taking pictures until the ID icon on the LCD panel turns off. If you take a picture during film ID imprinting, the imprinting will be canceled and the picture will be taken.

• Film ID imprinting is assured between 45˚C and –10˚C. In colder temperatures, the response of the liquid crystal will be extremely slow and the film ID might fail to be imprinted.

• If a roll of film is rewound in midroll and later loaded into the camera again, the film ID will be imprinted over the previous film ID.

• Depending on your photofinisher, the film leader where the film ID is imprinted might not come back with your processed film. When submitting the film for processing, be sure to mention that you want the film leader returned as well.

• The film ID imprinting cannot be turned off.

• When you press the < > button in step 2 on the preceding page, the number of remaining rolls whose shooting data can be stored in the camera’s memory will be displayed. This number is used when you use the EOS LINK SOFTWARE ES-E1 (sold separately).

Remaining 36-ex. rolls whose shooting data can be recorded

Indicator of remaining rolls

• If Dateback DB-E2 (sold separately) is used instead of the standard camera back, there will be no film ID imprinting.

(each bar represents 5 rolls)

Loading and Unloading Film

Shutter curtain

The shutter curtains have been manufactured at very high precision. Never touch them with your fingers. When loading film, do not touch or damage the curtains with your fingers or film.

Loading Film

Open the camera back.

• Use your thumb to press the camera

back lock release button and slide the camera back lever down as shown by the arrow to open the camera back.

• If this is difficult to do with one finger, use one finger to press the lock release button and another finger to slide down the lever.

Insert the film cartridge at an angle as shown in the figure.

• Set the < > to < >.

Loading and Unloading Film

Right

Orange mark

Pull the edge of the film leader to the orange mark on the camera.

• Hold down the film cartridge while pulling out the film leader.

• If the edge of the film leader goes beyond the orange mark, rewind some of the film back into the cartridge.

Wrong

Close the camera back.

• After checking that the film leader

edge is correctly aligned with the orange mark, close the camera back. The film will advance to frame 1 automatically. After the film ID is imprinted, the cartridge icon and frame counter “” will be displayed.

Film ID being imprinted

Loading and Unloading Film

C.Fn

• If the film is not loaded properly, the film transport indicator < > will blink and the shutter will not work. Reload the film properly.

• Infrared film can also be used. (→p.82)

In hot and humid environments, do not remove the film packaging until you are ready to load the film.

The frame counter can either count up or count down. (C.Fn-8-1→p.103)

Setting the Film Speed

The camera sets the film speed automatically within ISO 25 - 5000 with the film's DX code.

Press the < > and < > buttons simultaneously.

The LCD panel will display the icon and the film speed.

If the film speed displayed does not match the film speed or if the film is not DXcoded, see “Setting the Film Speed Manually” on page 73.

C.Fn 3 can prevent the ISO film speed from being set automatically with the DX code. (→p.99)

Loading and Unloading Film

C.Fn

Unloading Film

After the film's last frame is exposed, the camera rewinds the film automatically.

When the film starts to rewind, the film advance and rewind indicator on the LCD panel will “flow” from right to left to indicate that the film is rewinding. The frame counter also counts in reverse. The film rewind ends automatically. Check that the < > icon on the LCD panel is blinking, then remove the film cartridge.

Midroll Rewind

To rewind the film in midroll, follow the procedure below.

Press the < > button.

The film will start rewinding. The

subsequent operation will then be the same as normal film rewind.

Take out the film cartridge.

During film rewind, pressing the < > button also toggles between highspeed and low-speed (quiet) rewind.

Custom Function C.Fn-1 can alter the rewind speed and method. (→p.98)

Normally, the entire film leader is rewound inside the film cartridge. Custom Function C.Fn-2 can leave out the film leader after film rewind. (→p.99)

For quick and easy picture-taking, use the Program AE mode. This mode sets both the shutter speed and aperture automatically to suit the subject's brightness. Anyone can easily take pictures in this mode. By using the large Area AF ellipse in the viewfinder, it is easy to frame and capture a variety of subjects.

Quick Start With

First set the < > switch to < >.

The Program AE mode is set automatically as the camera's initial shooting mode. (→p.17)

AE is an abbreviation for Auto Exposure.

Program AE

Quick Start with Program AE

Select < > on the LCD panel.

• While pressing the < > button,

turn the < > dial to select < >. Then release the < > button.

Focusing point

In-focus indicator Area AF ellipse

Focus the subject.

• Look through the viewfinder and aim

the Area AF ellipse over the subject. Then press the shutter button halfway. The focusing point which achieves focus flashes briefly. At the same time, the green in-focus indicator in the viewfinder is displayed. The exposure setting will be displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder.

• If the in-focus indicator in the viewfinder blinks, the shutter will lock and a picture cannot be taken. See “When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)” on page 47.

Shutter speed

Exposure setting

Aperture

Quick Start with Program AE

Make sure the exposure setting is not blinking, then press the

shutter button completely to take the picture.

Exposure Warnings

If the shutter speed or aperture blinks, it means a correct exposure cannot be obtained. Although the picture can be taken, it may come out too bright or too dark. For details, see “Exposure Warning List” on page 124.

• The focusing point which achieves focus flashes briefly. If the focusing point has

been selected manually (→p.38), it will light dimly while it is active for ().

• If automatic focusing point selection (→p.38) has been set, all the focusing points that achieve focus will light.

Shifting the Program

In the Program AE < > mode, you can freely change the shutter speed and aperture combination (program) set by the camera while retaining the same exposure value. This is called shifting the program. To shift the program, press the shutter button halfway and turn the < > dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture is displayed.

The program shift setting is canceled after the picture is taken.

Holding the Camera

To obtain sharp pictures, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake.

Horizontal shooting Vertical shooting

• Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand, and press your right elbow lightly against your body.

• Hold the lens at the bottom with your left hand.

• Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder.

• To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other instead of lining up both feet.

The camera can automatically sense whether it is in the horizontal or vertical position. The camera’s internal detector will make a small sound when detecting the horizontal or vertical position.

The Area AF ellipse has 45 focusing points. By selecting the optimum focusing point, autofocusing can be executed while you maintain the desired subject framing. You can also set the AF mode to suit the subject or intended effect.

Using Autofocus (AF)

First set the < > switch and < > switch to < >.

AF Mode Selection

AF stands for ‘autofocus’. The camera has two AF modes: One-Shot AF for still subjects, and AI Servo AF for moving subjects. (AI is an abbreviation for Artificial Intelligence.) Select the AF mode that suits the subject.

Set the lens focus mode switch to AF.

Set the AF mode.

• While pressing the camera’s < >

button, turn the < > dial until the desired AF mode is displayed on the LCD panel. Then release the < > button.

One-Shot AF for Still Subjects

Pressing the shutter button halfway activates AF operation and achieves focus once.

The focusing point which achieves focus flashes briefly and the in-focus indicator (●) in the viewfinder lights at the same time.

• With evaluative metering, the exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) will be set when focus is achieved. The exposure setting and focus will be locked as long as the shutter button is pressed halfway. You can then recompose the shot while retaining the exposure setting and point of focus. (→p.45)

AF Mode Selection

In-focus indicator

Focusing point

• When the < > switch is set to < >, the beeper will sound when focus is achieved.

• If focus cannot be achieved, the in-focus indicator (●) in the viewfinder will blink. If this occurs, a picture cannot be taken even if the shutter button is pressed completely. Reframe the shot and focus again. Also see “When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)” on page 47.

AF Mode Selection

C.Fn

AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects

While you press the shutter button halfway, the camera focuses continuously.

• This AF mode suits moving subjects when the focusing distance keeps changing.

• With predictive AF*, the camera can also focus track a subject which steadily approaches or retreats from the camera.

• The exposure settings are set immediately before the picture is taken.

• When focus is achieved in the AI Servo AF mode, the viewfinder's in-focus indicator does not light and the beeper does not sound.

• If the viewfinder's in-focus indicator blinks, focus cannot be achieved.

• The focus cannot be locked (except when Custom Function C.Fn-4 is set to 2.)

About Predictive AF

If the subject approaches or retreats from the camera at a constant rate, the camera tracks the subject and predicts the focusing distance immediately before the picture is taken. This is for obtaining correct focus at the moment of exposure. With a manually selected focusing point, the focusing point will flash in red and focus track the subject. When the focusing point selection is automatic, the camera first uses the center focusing point to focus. If the subject later moves away from the center focusing point, focus tracking continues as long as the subject is covered by another focusing point in the Area AF ellipse. The active focusing point does not light.

With Custom Function C.Fn-4-2, you can lock the focus momentarily by pressing the < > button even while the AI Servo AF is active. (→p.100)

Custom Function C.Fn-11-2 enables you turn the < > dial to change the focusing point to track the subject in the AI Servo AF mode. (→p.105)

Area AF Ellipse and Focusing Points

The Area AF ellipse is the area where the camera can focus the subject. The Area AF ellipse has 45 focusing points, making autofocus possible over a wide area in the viewfinder. You can concentrate on composing the picture without worrying about whether a focusing point is covering the subject. As long as the subject is within the Area AF ellipse, the camera will focus the subject automatically.

Focusing points in the Area AF ellipse

Focusing pointArea AF ellipse

Everything is displayed above. Normally, only part of the above is displayed.

Focusing Point Selection

< > + < >

Automatic selection

Automatic

selection

Manual selection

The focusing point can be selected automatically or manually.

•Automatic Selection

From among the 45 focusing points, the camera selects the focusing point automatically to suit the subject.

•Manual Selection (One of three groups of selectable focusing points can be used)

(1) You can select one of the 45 focusing points manually. (2) You can select one of eleven focusing points (C.Fn 13-1/2) (3) You can select one of nine focusing points (C.Fn 13-3) * C.Fn-13 enables (2) and (3). To set a Custom Function, see “Selecting

and Setting Custom Functions” on page 96.

Basic Procedure for Focusing Point Selection

• To select a focusing point, press the <> button, then turn the < > or <> dial.

Selecting a horizontal focusing point

• Press the < > button and turn the <> dial. The selected focusing point will shift horizontally.

Selecting a vertical focusing point

• Press the < > button and turn the

<> dial.

• To select a vertical focusing point, you can also press the < > button, then hold down the < > button and turn the < > dial. The selected focusing point will shift vertically.

• The camera will be ready for picturetaking when the shutter button is pressed halfway or when ( ) elapses.

Automatic Selection

Press the < > button and turn the < > dial.

Turn the dial until the viewfinder display is as shown on the left. You can also turn the < > dial.

• While in the manual selection mode, shifting the focusing point beyond the peripheral focusing point will set the automatic selection mode. The automatic selection mode can also be set while C.Fn-13-1/2/3 has been set.

Manual Selection

(1) Manual selection of 45 focusing points

• Select the focusing point as described in “Basic Procedure for Focusing Point Selection.”

• When a vertical focusing point is selected, the selection will alternate between one ( ) and double

Focusing Point Selection

focusing points (

Center focusing point selected.

If double focusing points are selected, focusing point selection will be automatic with both focusing points. If you then select the left or right focusing point, only that focusing point will be active.

Off-center focusing point selected.

Double focusing points selected.

Focusing Point Selection

C.Fn

(2) Manual selection limited to 11 focusing points

C.Fn-13-1/2

Since the selectable focusing points are limited to 11, you can better concentrate on framing the subject. Although you select the focusing point in the same way as with the 45 focusing points, having fewer selectable focusing points makes it faster to select a focusing point. (→p.106)

• You can select one of 11 focusing points.

• Select the focusing point as described in “Basic Procedure for Focusing Point Selection.”

C.Fn-13-1 enables spot metering to be linked to the selected focusing point. (→p.52, 106)

(3) Manual selection limited to 9 focusing points

C.Fn-13-3

The center focusing point and 8 peripheral focusing points are selectable. Turning the Quick Control Dial makes it very fast to select one of the 8

• You can select one of 9 focusing points.

• Select a horizontal focusing point as described in “Basic Procedure for Focusing Point Selection.” While in the manual selection mode, shifting the focusing point beyond the peripheral focusing point will set the automatic selection mode.

Selecting a peripheral focusing point

• Press the < > button and turn the <> dial.

Turn the < > to quickly select a peripheral focusing point.

A peripheral focusing point can also be selected with the < > dial alone. (C.Fn-11-2→p.105)

Focusing Point Selection

Selecting the center focusing point

• Press the < > button and press the <> button. The center focusing point will be selected.

When you select spot metering, it will be linked to the selected focusing point. (→p.52)

C.Fn

With C.Fn-18, you can select the center focusing point by pressing (and releasing) or holding down the < > button. (→p.109)

The manual selection method can be altered as follows:

C.Fn

(1) C.Fn-11-1 gives the < > button the function of the < > button.

(→p.105)

(2) C.Fn-11-2 gives the < > button the function of the < > button. The

(3) C.Fn-11-2 can switch manual focusing point selection to automatic

selection. (→p.105)

(4) C.Fn-11-3 gives the < > button the function of the < > button.

<> dial can also be used

by itself. (→p.105)

Focusing Point Registration and Switching

By registering the focusing point you often use, you can switch to it instantly. You can register an off-center focusing point which suits your preferred framing or the picture-taking moment. Any of the 45 focusing points can be registered. Only one focusing point can be registered.

Registering a Focusing Point

Press the < > button which remains active for ( ). Then turn

the < > or < > dial to select the focusing point to be registered.

While pressing the < > button, press the < > button.

This registers the selected focusing point.

• When the focusing point is registered, the LCD panel display will differ depending on the selected focusing point. The same display will also appear when the registered focusing point is selected.

Automatic selection Off-center focusing point Center focusing point

When using a Speedlite and spot metering, first press the < > button. If you press the < > button first, the focusing point selection will be canceled.

Focusing Point Registration and Switching

•A focusing point can be registered even when C.Fn-13-1/2 has been set to limit the selectable focusing points to 11. (→p.106)

• When C.Fn-13-3 has been used to limit the selectable focusing points to 9, a focusing point cannot be registered. (→p.106)

• “SEL” stands for Select, and “HP” stands for “Home Position.”

Switching to the Registered Focusing Point

Normally, you press the < > button and < > button simultaneously to switch to the registered focusing point. However, with C.Fn-18-1/2 (→p.109), you can just press the < > button to switch to the registered focusing point. See “Setting Custom Functions” on page 96.

(1) Press the < > button and < >

button simultaneously.

• This is the default method with C.Fn18-0.

(2) Press only the < > button to

switch to the registered focusing point. (→109)

C.Fn-18-1

(3) Switch to the registered focusing

point only while pressing the <>. (→109)

C.Fn-18-2

• When the < > is released, it will return to the original focusing point.

If no focusing point has been registered, the above steps will switch it to the center focusing point.

If C.Fn-18-1/2 and C.Fn-4-1/3 have been set, you can press only the < > to switch to the registered focusing point and start autofocusing at the same time.

Focusing Point Activation Area

C.Fn-17

C.Fn-17 can be set to expand the focusing point's activation area to include more than one active focusing point. (→p.108)

•C.Fn-17-1 Expanding the activation area to 7 points

C.Fn-17-1

(→p.108)

This larger activation area makes it easier to focus subjects moving irregularly.

• The expanded focusing point activation area is not displayed in the viewfinder.

• When focus is achieved in the OneShot AF mode, the selected focusing point and the focusing point(s)

: Selected focusing point. : Focusing points in expanded

activation area.

achieving focus will light.

•C.Fn-17-2 Expanding the activation area to 7 or 13 points automatically (→p.108)

C.Fn-17-2

As shown below, the focusing point activation area expands automatically to 7 or 13 points depending on the lens focal length, AF mode, and the subject's speed in the AI Servo AF mode. This is effective when the subject's movement is unpredictable.

AF Mode

Shorter than 300mm

Lens Focal Length

300mm or Longer

One-Shot AF

The activation area does not

expand automatically.

The activation area expands by

one point.

AI Servo AF

For a slow-

moving subject

For a fast-

moving subject

For a slow-

moving subject

* To set the Custom Function, see “Selecting and Setting Custom

Functions” on page 96.

For a fast-

Focusing an Off-Center Subject

To focus a subject not covered by the Area AF ellipse, follow the procedure below. This technique is called focus lock.

• Focus lock works only in the One-Shot AF mode. (→p.35)

Aim the focusing point on the subject and press the shutter

button halfway to focus.

Keep pressing the shutter button halfway and recompose the

picture as desired.

Take the picture.

Evaluative metering is recommended with the One-Shot AF mode which locks the autoexposure setting when focus is achieved.

Focusing an Off-Center Subject

AF Sensitivity According to the Lens' Maximum Aperture

The EOS-1V's focusing points are all horizontal-line sensitive. However, depending on the maximum aperture of the lens, certain focusing points can achieve higher AF precision.

(1) With lenses whose maximum aperture is f/2.8 or

larger, the focusing points highlighted in the figure become cross-type sensors sensitive to both vertical and horizontal lines. The remaining 38 focusing points are horizontal-line sensitive. The sensor's vertical-line sensitivity is three times higher than the horizontal-line sensitivity. With lenses whose maximum aperture is f/3.5 or darker, all 45 focusing points will be horizontalline sensitive except with the L-series lenses listed in (2) below.

(2) With the following Extenders and L-series

lenses whose maximum aperture is brighter than f/4, high-precision AF is possible with the center focusing point working as a cross-type sensor. The remaining 44 focusing points are horizontal-line sensitive (except with EF 70200mm f/2.8L USM + Extender EF 1.4x).

· EF 28-80mm f/2.8-4L USM

· EF 300mm f/4L USM

· EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

· EF 500mm f/4L IS USM

· EF 600mm f/4L USM

· EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

· EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

• With Extender EF 1.4x:

· EF 200mm f/2.8L USM

· EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

· EF 300mm f/2.8L USM

· EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

· EF 400mm f/2.8L USM

· EF 400mm f/2.8L II USM

· EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM

• With Extender EF 2.0x:

· EF 135mm f/2L USM

· EF 200mm f/1.8L USM

Focusing an Off-Center Subject

(3) With the following Extenders and L-series

lenses whose maximum aperture is brighter than f/8, the center focusing point will be sensitive to horizontal lines only. The other focusing points cannot be used for AF.

• With Extender EF 1.4x:

· EF 400mm f/5.6L USM

· EF 500mm f/4.5L USM

· EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

• With Extender EF 2.0x:

· EF 300mm f/4 L USM

· EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

· EF 500mm f/4L IS USM

· EF 600mm f/4L USM

· EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

· EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

• When the < > button is pressed, the display shown on the right appears on the LCD panel.

When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)

Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the in-focus indicator blinks) with certain subjects such as the following: (a) Low-contrast subjects (blue sky, solid-color walls, etc.). (b) Subjects in low light. (c) Extremely backlit or reflective subjects (car with a reflective body, etc.). (d) Overlapping near and far objects (animal in a cage, etc.).

In such cases, do one of the following:

1. Focus an object at the same distance as the subject and lock the focus before recomposing.

2. Set the lens focus mode switch to MF (or M on older lenses) and focus manually.

If focus cannot be achieved with the AF-assist light of a Speedlite or ST-E2, select the center focusing point. An off-center focusing point might not be able to achieve focus.

When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)

C.Fn

Manual Focusing

Set the lens focus mode switch to MF (or M on older lenses).

• The AF mode indicator on the LCD panel turns off.

Focus by turning the lens focusing ring until the subject is

in focus in the viewfinder.

• Select the desired focusing point and press the shutter button halfway while manual focusing. When focus is achieved, the selected focusing point will flash and the in-focus indicator will light.

• When the focusing point is selected automatically and the center focusing point achieves focus, it will flash and the in-focus indicator will light.

• With USM (Ultrasonic Motor) lenses (except those not having a distance scale), you can use the focusing ring to fine focus after focus is achieved in the One-Shot AF mode (full-time manual focusing).

For USM lenses with an electronic focusing ring (such as the EF 200mm f/1.8L), Custom Function C.Fn-7 can require the lens focus mode switch to be set to MF (or M) before manual focus is enabled. (→p.102)

Evaluative, partial, spot, and centerweighted averaging metering modes are provided. Center spot metering, focusing point-linked spot metering, and multi-spot metering can also be set. Select the metering mode that suits the subject or your photographic intention.

Evaluative metering

Partial metering

Spot metering

Centerweighted averaging metering

First set the < > switch to < >.

Metering Modes

Selecting a Metering Mode

While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial until the

desired metering mode icon appears.

Evaluative Partial Spot Centerweighted averaging

Release the < > button.

Metering Modes

Evaluative Metering

This is an all-around metering mode suited even for backlit subjects. The viewfinder is divided into 21 metering zones to which all the focusing points are linked for evaluative metering. After detecting the main subject’s size, position, brightness, background, front and back lighting, etc., the camera sets the proper exposure.

• During manual focusing, evaluative metering is based on the center focusing point.

• If the subject brightness and background light level are very different (there is a strong backlight or spotlight), use partial metering () or spot metering ( ) instead.

Partial Metering

This mode is effective when the background is much brighter than the subject (due to backlighting, etc.). The metering is weighted at the center covering 8.5% of the viewfinder area.

Spot Metering

This is for metering a particular part of the subject or scene. The metering is weighted at the center covering 2.4% of the viewfinder area.

Metering Modes

C.Fn

Centerweighted Averaging

Metering

The metering is weighted at the center and then averaged for the entire scene.

Focusing Point-Linked Spot Metering

To make focusing point selection faster, the selectable focusing points can be limited to 11 (C.Fn-13-1) or 9 (C.Fn-13-3). When C.Fn-13-1 or C.Fn13-3 has been set, the manuallyselected focusing point is linked to

2.4% spot metering. (→p.40, 41, 106)

During continuous shooting in the spot metering mode, AE lock is set automatically without the < > indicator displayed in the viewfinder.

C.Fn-13-2 can limit the manually-selectable focusing points to only 11 while keeping the spot metering linked to the center focusing point. (→p.40, 106)

Metering Modes

Multi-Spot Metering

Multiple spot meter readings can be taken and then averaged automatically. As shown in the sample below, you can take multiple spot meter readings.

Set the spot metering mode. (→p.50)

Aim the focusing point over the shadow area and press the < >

button.

This obtains the first spot meter reading.

Aim the focusing point over a midtone area and press the < >

button once. Then do the same for a highlight area.

Each time a spot meter reading is taken, the spot meter readings taken so far are averaged and the result (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed below the viewfinder. See the figure in “Multi-Spot Metering Display” on the next page. On the exposure compensation scale on the right of the viewfinder, the exposure level indicator moves around in real-time to indicate the spot meter reading’s current exposure level. The three spot meter readings are also indicated on the scale with a fixed (nonmoving) metering mark.

Metering Modes

Multi-Spot Metering Display

Exposure level indicator (moving)

Fixed metering mark for the first spot meter reading

Exposure setting after the second spot meter reading is taken.

• This is the result (fixed) after the first and second spot meter readings are averaged.

• This is repeated each time a spot meter reading is taken.

before the second spot meter reading is taken.

• This indicator shows the exposure level relative to the first spot meter reading.

Exposure level indicator (moving) before the third spot meter reading is taken.

• This indicator shows the exposure level relative to the second spot meter reading.

• The exposure settings obtained with multi-spot meter readings are canceled in the following cases:

1. After taking the last spot meter reading, 16 seconds elapse.

2. You press the < >, < >, or < > button.

3. After taking the picture, you take your finger off the shutter button.

Up to eight spot meter readings can be taken for one picture. If you press the <> button to try and take a ninth spot meter reading, no spot meter reading will register.

Multi-spot metering can be fixed at the center or linked to the active focusing point with C.Fn-13 (→p.106).

You can set the shooting mode that best suits the subject or your objective. You can also easily achieve various photographic effects.

: Manual (→65) : Shutter speed-priority AE

(→56) : Depth-of-field AE (→61) : Aperture-priority AE

(→58)

bulb (→76) Multiple exposures (→74) AEB (→69)

Film advance (→77)

self-timer (→79)

Exposure compensation (→67)

Shooting Modes

First set the < > switch to < >. If necessary, also set the < > switch to <>.

Shutter Speed-Priority AE

In this mode, you set the desired shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture automatically to suit the subject brightness. A fast shutter speed can freeze motion, and a slow shutter speed can achieve a blurred effect. * Tv is an abbreviation for Time value.

With a fast shutter speed With a slow shutter speed

While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial until

appears on the LCD panel.

Then release the < > button.

Turn the < > dial to set the desired shutter speed.

Press the shutter button halfway

C.Fn

and focus the subject.

The shutter speed and aperture will be displayed.

Take the picture.

• As long as the aperture display is not

blinking, a correct exposure will be obtained.

Exposure Warnings

• If the lens’ maximum aperture (smallest f-number like f/1.4) blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the < > dial to set a slower shutter speed until the aperture display stops blinking.

• If the lens’ minimum aperture (largest f-number like f/22) blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the < > dial to set a faster shutter speed until the aperture display stops blinking.

Shutter Speed-Priority AE

C.Fn-16 enables the safety shift feature. (→108) In the shutter speed-priority AE mode, if a correct exposure cannot be obtained with any aperture set by the camera, the camera automatically sets a faster or slower shutter speed. This feature is called safety shift.

C.Fn-6 enables the shutter speed to be set in full-stop or 1/2-stop increments instead of the standard 1/3-stop increments. (→102)

Aperture-Priority AE

In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the subject brightness. The larger the aperture (smaller f-number) the more blurred the background will become. This effect is suited for portraits. The smaller the aperture (larger f-number), the clearer the focus will be for both near and far objects. * Av is an abbreviation for Aperture value.

With a large aperture With a small aperture

While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial until

appears on the LCD panel.

Then release the < > button.

Aperture-Priority AE

Turn the < > dial to set the desired aperture.

Press the shutter button halfway and focus the subject.

The shutter speed and aperture will be displayed.

Take the picture.

• As long as the shutter speed is not

blinking, a correct exposure will be obtained.

• If the shutter speed is slower than the reciprocal of the lens focal length (i.e. 1/200 for a 200mm lens), camera shake may cause a blurred picture.

Aperture-Priority AE

C.Fn

Exposure Warnings

• If the 30” shutter speed blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the < > dial to set a larger aperture (smaller fnumber) until the shutter speed stops blinking.

• If the 8000 shutter speed blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the < > dial to set a smaller aperture (larger f-number) until the shutter speed stops blinking.

C.Fn-16 enables the safety shift feature. (→p.108) If a correct exposure cannot be obtained in the aperture-priority AE mode with any shutter speed set by the camera, the camera automatically sets a larger or smaller aperture. This feature is called safety shift.

C.Fn-6 enables the aperture to be set in full-stop or 1/2-stop increments instead of the standard 1/3-stop increments. (→p.102)

For aperture-priority AE, C.Fn-5-2/3 enables the aperture to be set with the camera even while the lens is detached. (→p.101)

Depth-of-field AE

This mode is effective when you want a wide depth of field to keep everything in focus near and far. The optimum point of focus and aperture to attain the required depth of field are set automatically along with the shutter speed.

• To use this mode, the lens focus mode switch must be set to AF.

While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial until

appears on the LCD panel.

Then release the < > button.

Press the < > button and turn the < > or < > dial to select the desired focusing point.

Depth-of-field AE

Aim the selected focusing point at the nearest subject you want in

focus, then press the shutter button. ( )

The in-focus indicator lights and

is displayed.

• If two focusing points are active (→p.43), both focusing points will be used for depth-of-field AE.

Use the same focusing point to aim at the farthest subject you

want in focus and press the shutter button. ( )

The in-focus indicator lights and

is displayed.

• You can also reverse the above two steps.

Compose the picture and press the shutter button halfway to

check that the shutter speed and aperture are not blinking. ( )

The point of focus is set between the two dEP points. The aperture required to achieve the desired depth of field and a suitable shutter speed are set automatically.

• If you release the shutter button,

and the aperture will be

displayed.

• The exposure setting is set when the picture is taken.

Take the picture.

Depth-of-field AE

Exposure Warnings

• If the aperture blinks, the desired depth of field cannot be obtained. (However, you can still take the picture and obtain a proper exposure.) Use a wide-angle lens or move away from the subject and repeat steps 3 to 5.

• If the 30” shutter speed and the lens’ maximum aperture (smallest f-number) blink, the scene is too dark and the picture cannot be taken in the depth-of-field AE mode.

• When using a zoom lens, do not change the zoom focal length while using the depth-of-field AE mode.

• After setting one or two dEP points, do not change the active focusing point. Doing so will cancel the dEP point(s) that has been set and you will have to start over with the newly selected focusing point.

• If flash is used with the depth-of-field AE mode, the result will be the same as using Program AE with flash.

• If depth-of-field AE is used with a lens having a focusing limiting switch (like the EF 300mm f/2.8 IS USM lens), set the switch to the maximum focusing distance range.

• If the 8000 shutter speed and the lens’ minimum aperture (largest f-number) blink, the scene is too bright. Use a neutral density (ND) filter to reduce the amount of light entering the camera.

Depth-of-field AE

• With automatic focusing point selection in the depth-of-field AE mode, only the center focusing point will be used for focusing.

• If a slow shutter speed has been set, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

• If six seconds elapse before you complete the DEP procedure, the DEP point(s) set so far will be canceled. In such a case, you must start over again.

• To cancel the depth-of-field AE mode midway, press the < > button, <> button, or < > button.

• To further increase the depth of field, use a wide-angle lens.

• Setting dEP points 1 and 2 at the same point on the subject will make the depth of field shallow. The foreground and background will then be blurred, making the subject stand out. Using a telephoto lens enhances this effect.

Manual Exposure

In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture for total exposure control. You can refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder or use a handheld exposure meter to determine the shutter speed and aperture.

Using the Built-in Exposure Meter

While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial until

appears on the LCD panel.

Then release the < > button.

Set the < > switch to < >.

Turn the < > dial to set the shutter speed and turn the < >

dial to set the aperture.

• To set the aperture, you can also press the < > button and turn the <> dial.

Manual Exposure

C.Fn

Focus the subject.

The shutter speed and aperture will

be displayed.

• On the right of the viewfinder, the exposure level indicator indicates the current exposure level relative to the correct exposure index.

Exposure level indicator

Correct exposure index

C.Fn-5 can reverse the functions of the < > dial and < > dial. (→p.101) C.Fn-6 can set the shutter speed and/or aperture increments to full stops or

half stops instead of the standard 1/3 stops. (→p.102) C.Fn-5-2/3 enables the aperture to be set manually even when the lens has

been detached. (→p.101)

Refer to the exposure level indicator and set the shutter

speed and aperture to obtain the desired exposure level.

Take the picture.

Setting Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera’s standard exposure setting. To set the exposure compensation amount, you can either turn the <> dial while looking through the viewfinder or press the < > button and turn the < > dial while looking at the LCD panel. The exposure compensation amount can be set up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments.

Exposure Compensation with the < > Dial

Set the < > switch to < >.

Focus the subject and check the exposure level.

Turn the < > dial to set the desired exposure compensation

amount.

The exposure compensation icon ( )

and the exposure level indicator ( ) will be displayed in the viewfinder, while the exposure level indicator ( ) will

Overexposure.

Underexposure.

be displayed on the LCD panel.

•

Turn the < > dial while pressing the

shutter button halfway or within ( ) after releasing the shutter button.

•

On the viewfinder’s exposure level scale, any position above the correct exposure index indicates overexposure and any position below it indicates underexposure. On the LCD panel, any position on the + side indicates overexposure and any position on the – side indicates underexposure.

•

To cancel exposure compensation, set

Take the picture.

Setting Exposure Compensation

C.Fn

Custom Function C.Fn-6-2 enables the exposure compensation amount to be set in 1/2-stop increments. (→p.102)

The exposure compensation amount’s 1/2-stop increments enabled with C.Fn-6 are indicated in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as shown below.

–1 1/2 exposure compensation

Exposure Compensation with the < > Button and < > Dial

Press the < > button and turn <> dial within ( ) to set the

desired exposure compensation amount.

• The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after the < > switch is set to < >.

• To prevent the < > dial from turning inadvertently and changing the exposure compensation amount, set the < > switch to < >.

Autoexposure Bracketing

With autoexposure bracketing, the camera automatically changes the exposure level within the set range (up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments) for three successive frames. The three bracketed shots are exposed in the following sequence: correct exposure, underexposure, and overexposure. The current film advance mode (see “Switching the Film Advance Mode” on page 77) is used during the bracketing.

Correct exposure (0)

Underexposure (–1/3 stop) Overexposure (+1/3 stop)

Press the < > button and <> button simultaneously.

The AEB icon appears on the LCD panel.

Turn the < > dial to set the desired bracketing amount.

On the LCD panel, the bracketing amount is indicated in stops and the bracketing range is shown on the exposure compensation scale. The display shows a bracketing amount of ±1 stop centering on the correct exposure level.

AEB amount

AEB range

Autoexposure Bracketing

Take the pictures.

• The current film advance mode will

be used. The viewfinder’s exposure level scale will show the respective bracketing amount as each bracketed shot is taken.

Display for ±1-stop AEB.

• To indicate that AEB is in progress, the AEB icon on the LCD panel and

indicator in the viewfinder will blink until all the bracketed shots are taken.

• In the manual exposure mode, AEB will proceed by changing the shutter speed.

• In the continuous shooting mode, holding down the shutter button will take all three bracketed shots continuously. The shooting will then stop automatically.

• When AEB is used with the selftimer, the three bracketed shots will be taken in succession after the 2- or 10-second self-timer delay.

Canceling AEB

• Follow steps 1 and 2 to set the AEB to .

• AEB will also be canceled by changing lenses, rewinding the film, replacing the film, setting a bulb exposure, having a flash-ready Speedlite, pressing the < > button, and setting the < > switch to < >.

• No viewfinder information will be displayed during continuous shooting of the bracketed shots.

• After setting the AEB amount, you can also set exposure compensation to obtain underexposed or overexposed bracketing. See “Setting Exposure Compensation” on page 67.

• AEB cannot be used together with bulb exposures or flash.

• If mirror lockup has been set with C.Fn-12 and AEB is used, single-frame shooting will take effect even if the film advance mode is set to continuous shooting.

AE Lock

C.Fn

C.Fn-6-2 enables the AEB amount to be set in 1/2-stop increments. (→p.102) C.Fn-9-2/3 can change the bracketing sequence to underexposure, correct

exposure, and overexposure. (→p.104) C.Fn-9-1/3 can prevent AEB from being canceled by changing lenses,

rewinding the film, replacing the film, and setting the < > switch to < >. (→p.104)

C.Fn-5-1 can have the aperture change instead of the shutter speed during AEB in the manual exposure mode. (→p.101)

AE Lock

AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different place from the point of focus. After locking the exposure, you can recompose the shot while maintaining the desired exposure level. This feature is useful for backlit and spotlighted subjects.

Focus at the point where you want to lock the exposure

reading.

The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) will be displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder.

Press the < > button ( ).

lights in the viewfinder to indicate

that the exposure setting is locked.

• Each time you press the < > button, it locks the current exposure setting.

• AE lock cancels 6 seconds after lights in the viewfinder or if you press the < > button, < > button, or <> button.

AE Lock

C.Fn

Recompose the shot and take the picture.

• When the shot is recomposed, the exposure level indicator will show the new exposure level in real-time relative to the locked exposure level.

AE lock exposure level

AE lock indicator

Real-time exposure level

Partial or spot metering is recommended for AE lock over a specific point. (→p.51)

If One-Shot AF and evaluative metering are set, pressing the shutter button halfway to focus will automatically set AE lock at the same time.

C.Fn-4-1 enables AE lock with the shutter button pressed halfway (instead of the < > button) and focusing with the < > button. (→p.100)

Setting the Film Speed Manually

C.Fn

If the film is not DX-coded or if you want to set a different ISO film speed, you can load the film and set the ISO film speed manually.

• The ISO film speed can be set manually from 6 to 6400.

Press and hold down the < > button and < > button

simultaneously.

The icon and the currently-set film speed will be displayed.

Difference relative to the correct ISO film speed

This sample display indicates that ISO 400 film has been manually set to ISO 800. This is also displayed when the film starts rewinding and until the film cartridge is taken out.

The manually-set film speed will be canceled the next time DX-coded film is loaded.

C.Fn-3 can prevent the manually-set film speed from being canceled the next time DX-coded film is loaded. (→p.99)

Manually-set ISO film speed

Turn the < > dial until the desired film speed is displayed on

the LCD panel.

• With DX-coded film, the difference in stops relative to the correct ISO speed is displayed.

Release the two buttons.

The film speed will then be set.

Multiple Exposure

By not advancing the film, a single frame can be exposed multiple times. Up to nine multiple exposures can be set for one frame. Multiple exposures can be taken in any shooting mode.

Open the side door and press the <> button.

The < > icon appears on the LCD panel ( ) and the frame counter displays “ ”.

Turn the < > dial to set the desired number of multiple

exposures.

• The camera will be ready to take multiple exposures when you press the shutter button halfway or after () elapse.

Set for 3 multiple exposures.

Set the shooting mode and take the pictures.

After all the multiple exposures are taken, the film advances to the next frame and the multiple exposure setting is canceled automatically.

Multiple Exposures

If any of the film’s first or last few frames is used for multiple exposures, the exposures may not align exactly due to film advance characteristics.

• While multiple exposures are being taken, the multiple exposure icon < > blinks.

• To cancel the multiple exposure setting before taking multiple exposures, set the number of multiple exposures to 1.

• To cancel the multiple exposure setting after you start taking multiple exposures, follow steps 1 and 2 to set the number of multiple exposures blank.

When taking multiple exposures, you should underexpose each multiple exposure by the amounts shown below. To underexpose, see “Setting Exposure Compensation” on page 67.

Exposure Compensation Guide for Multiple Exposures

No. of Multiple Exposures 2 3 4

Underexposure Amount of Each Exposure

These exposure compensation amounts are only general guidelines. The optimum amount depends on the scene. Experiment to find the optimum compensation amount.

–1.0 stop –1.5 stop –2.0 stop

Bulb Exposures

When bulb is set, the film is exposed during the time you keep pressing the shutter button completely. Bulb is useful when a long exposure is necessary for capturing night scenes, fireworks, the night sky, etc.

While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial until

the < > button.

Set the < > switch to < >, then turn the < > (or < >) dial to

set the desired aperture.

is displayed. Then release

Minutes

Hours

Bulb exposures consume almost no battery power.

Connecting the separately-sold Remote Switch RS-80N3 (with shutter release lock) or the Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 to the camera’s remote control terminal will free you from pressing the shutter button during bulb exposures.

Seconds

Start the bulb exposure.

The elapsed exposure time will be

displayed on the LCD panel.

• The bulb exposure will continue while you keep pressing the shutter button completely.

Single-Frame and Continuous Shooting

The film advance mode can be set to single-frame shooting or continuous shooting.

Single-frame Shooting < >

After a picture is taken, the film advances by one frame automatically.

Continuous Shooting < >

The pictures are taken continuously while you hold down the shutter button completely.

Press the < > button and <> button simultaneously.

The current film advance mode is displayed.

Turn the < > dial to set the desired film advance mode.

• When the desired film advance mode is selected, release the buttons.

• The shooting speeds in the table on the next page apply when the shutter speed is 1/250 sec. or faster.

• With One-Shot AF and evaluative metering set, if you stop continuous shooting by returning the shutter button to the halfway position, you can maintain the AE lock for the next time you start shooting.

Single-Frame and Continuous Shooting

When , , , , or Blinks

If the battery power drops in cold temperatures or the film advance operation becomes slow, it means that the camera is trying to provide film advance power rather than speed. This feature is called automatic film advance transmission. If this is activated, one of the film advance icons ( , , , , ) will blink on the LCD panel. This feature is canceled when you press the < > button and < > button simultaneously or when you replace the film or battery. If this feature is in effect, check the battery power (→p.20) and follow the respective countermeasures.

• If film advance or rewind stops midway, will blink on the LCD panel.

When the battery is replaced with a new one, film advance will resume. Or, to resume film rewind, press the

Maximum Continuous Shooting Rates

Configuration

EOS-1V

EOS-1V + BP-E1

EOS-1V + PB-E2 (EOS-1V HS)

EOS-1V + Power Drive Booster E1

No viewfinder information is displayed during continuous shooting.

Power Source

2CR5 lithium battery

Size-AA alkaline batteries x 4

Nickel Hydride Pack NP-E2

Size-AA alkaline batteries x 8

Film

Advance

Mode

In frames/sec. (approx.)

One-Shot AF

+ Manual Focus

3.5

AI Servo AF

Self-timer Operation

The self-timer can be set to either a 2-second or 10-second delay. When using the self-timer, you should mount the camera on a tripod.

While pressing the < > button and < > button, turn the

<> dial and set the desired self-timer delay time.

10-second delay

2-second delay

Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway

to focus.

• Check that the in-focus indicator and exposure setting are displayed.

Press the shutter button completely.

• The self-timer lamp will start blinking to indicate that the self-timer has started. The lamp blinks faster during the last two seconds before the picture is taken.

• To cancel the self-timer after it starts, set the < > switch to < >.

When using the self-timer to photograph yourself only, first lock the focus (→p.45) on an object at about the same distance where you will be.

The 2-second delay is effective for close-ups or photo duplicating work to prevent camera shake (camera movement while the shutter button is pressed).

Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button to start the self-timer. Doing so will throw off the focus.

Depth-of-field Preview

Using the Eyepiece Shutter

If you take a picture without looking through the viewfinder, stray light may enter the eyepiece and affect the exposure. To prevent this, use the built-in eyepiece shutter before taking the picture.

To cover the eyepiece with the eyepiece shutter, turn the lever as shown by the arrow. To open the eyepiece shutter, turn the lever in the opposite direction.

Depth-of-field Preview

The depth of field is the range of acceptable focus in front of and behind the point of focus. The depth of field changes depending on the aperture. Press the depth-of-field preview button to stop down the aperture and preview this range of acceptable focus.

• Pressing the depth-of-field preview button also sets AE lock.

• The depth-of-field preview button does not function during AF operation.

Mirror Lockup

Mirror lockup is enabled with C.Fn-12 (→p.106). This prevents mirrorcaused vibrations which may blur the image during close-ups or when a super telephoto lens is used. To set this Custom Function, see “Selecting and Setting a Custom Functions” on page 96. When mirror lockup is set, the camera operates as follows.

• When using mirror lockup, Remote Switch RS-80N3 (sold separately) is recommended.

Press the shutter button completely.

The mirror locks up, and after 30 seconds, it will go back down automatically. Pressing the shutter button completely again locks up the mirror again.

Release the shutter button and press the shutter button

completely again to take the picture.

The picture is taken and then the mirror goes back down.

• In very bright light such as at the beach or ski ground on a sunny day, take the picture promptly after mirror lockup.

• During mirror lockup, do not point the camera lens at the sun. The sun’s heat can scorch and damage the shutter curtains.

• If you use mirror lockup with the self-timer for a bulb exposure, there will be a shutter release sound when you release the shutter button during self-timer operation. This is not the sound of the shutter release.

• During mirror lockup, the film advance mode will be single-frame shooting regardless of the current film advance mode.

• If mirror lockup is used with the self-timer, pressing the shutter button completely the first time will lock up the mirror and release the shutter 10 seconds or 2 seconds later (depending on the delay time selected).

LCD Panel Illumination

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The LCD panel is provided with illumination. The LCD panel illumination button < > turns the illumination on ( ) and off. It makes the LCD panel readable in darkness. The LCD panel illumination turns off 2 seconds after a picture is taken. For a bulb exposure, the illumination turns off when the bulb exposure starts.

Pressing any button while the LCD panel is illuminated prolongs the illumination.

Using B/W Infrared Film

Focus the subject, then set the lens focus mode switch to MF (or

M).

• Let’s say you will focus at 3 m.

Use the infrared index to adjust the distance.

• Turn the focusing ring so that the focusing distance is aligned with the infrared index. If it is 3 m, align the

Focusing distance index

Infrared index

“3” with the infrared index.

• Use a lens which provides an infrared index. With L-series lenses which do not have an infrared index, there is no need to compensate for infrared film.

• It is recommended that you also take back-up pictures at slightly nearer and farther distances centering on the infrared index’s distance.

• Also refer to the infrared film’s instructions.

• Using a red filter enhances the infrared film’s effects.

• The focusing distance need not be adjusted with color infrared film.

An EOS-dedicated EX-series or EZseries Speedlite makes flash photography as easy as any AE mode. EX-series Speedlites enable E-TTL autoflash photography as well as E-TTL wireless autoflash photography with multiple Speedlites. Speedlite 550EX will be used to describe the flash photography features provided with the EOS-1V. For details on Speedlite 550EX, see the Instructions booklet that comes with it.

Flash Photography

First set the < > switch to < >. If necessary, also set the < > switch to <>.

Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX

With Speedlite 550EX, flash photography is easy as any AE mode, and you can use the following features:

• E-TTL autoflash

With E-TTL autoflash (preflash evaluative metering), optimum flash exposure is obtained for the subject in focus. In the aperture-priority AE mode, a slow sync speed is set automatically in low-light situations to obtain a natural-looking, balanced exposure between the subject and background.

• High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)

High-speed sync (FP or focal-plane flash) enables flash synchronization with all shutter speeds from 30 sec. to 1/8000 sec.

• FE (Flash Exposure) Lock

FE lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure for any part of the subject. This is the flash equivalent of AE lock.

• Flash exposure compensation

Like normal exposure compensation, flash exposure compensation can be used to set the flash output up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments.

• FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing)

As with AEB (autoexposure bracketing), flash exposures can be bracketed up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments.

•E-TTL wireless autoflash with multiple Speedlites

E-TTL autoflash can also be implemented with multiple wireless Speedlites. All the features listed above can be used, and no connections codes are required. Sophisticated lighting effects can be obtained as easily as using a Speedlite directly attached to the camera.

• E-TTL is an abbreviation for Evaluative-Through-The-Lens.

• With autofocus, the flash exposure is always based on the aperture (set automatically or manually) and autoflash metering is weighted at the current focusing point.

• When it is difficult to autofocus, the 550EX’s built-in AF-assist beam is emitted automatically. The beam is linked to the active focusing point in the Area AF.

Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX

Full Auto Flash

Full Auto E-TTL autoflash used with the < > Program AE mode is described here. For details on Speedlite 550EX operations, see the Speedlite 550EX Instructions booklet.

Set the camera’s shooting mode to .

Check that the 550EX’s pilot lamp is lit.

Focus the subject.

Take the picture.

• Make sure the flash-ready indicator

is on, and check the shutter speed and aperture before taking the picture.

E-TTL Autoflash in Other Shooting Modes

Even in the , , and modes, E-TTL autoflash is as easy as normal picture-taking without flash.

(1)

When you press the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture are set by the camera as with normal picture-taking without flash.

Mode Shutter Speed Setting Flash Aperture Setting (Shutter speed-priority AE) (Aperture-priority AE) (Manual)

(2)

When you press the shutter button completely, preflash evaluative metering based on the aperture set in (1) is used for the E-TTL autoflash exposure.

(3)

The background exposure is set by the shutter speed and aperture combination.

Manual (30 sec. - 1/250 sec.)

Auto (30 sec. - 1/250 sec.)

Manual (30 sec. - 1/250 sec.)

Auto Manual Manual

Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX

High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)

When the Speedlite 550EX is set to the high-speed sync mode ( ), it can synchronize at all shutter speeds, even those faster than 1/250 sec. When high-speed sync is enabled, is displayed in the viewfinder to indicate high-speed sync. High-speed sync is effective in the following cases:

(1)When you want to use fill flash for a portrait and maintain

background blur with a large aperture. (2)When you want to produce a catchlight in the subject’s eyes. (3)When you want to use fill flash to eliminate shadows

With conventional flash. With FP flash.

Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX

FE Lock

FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure reading for any part of the scene.

Check that the Speedlite’s pilot lamp is lit.

• The flash mode can be either normal or high-speed sync. FE lock works with either mode.

Focus the subject.

• Focus at the point where you want to

lock the flash exposure.

Aim the spot metering circle over the part where you want to lock

the flash exposure, then press the <> button ( ).

The Speedlite fires a preflash and stores the required flash output in memory. In the viewfinder, the focusing point

Spot metering circle

achieving FE lock flashes in red.

Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX

C.Fn

Below the viewfinder, the display shown by followed by the display shown by

Compose the shot and take the picture.

1 appears for 0.5 sec.

If the subject is too far away resulting in underexposure, the icon will blink. Get closer to the subject and follow steps 3 and 4.

C.Fn-13-1/3 enables FE lock with the manually-selected focusing point. (→p.106)

Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX

Flash Exposure Compensation

With the camera, you can set the EOS-dedicated Speedlite’s flash exposure compensation amount up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments.

While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to set the

desired flash exposure compensation amount.

• On the LCD panel, the plus side of the scale indicates overexposure and the minus side indicates underexposure. The sample display shows +2/3 stop flash exposure compensation.

Take the picture.

• Press the shutter button halfway to

display the flash exposure compensation amount on the viewfinder’s exposure level scale.

• Press the < > button to display the flash exposure compensation amount on the LCD panel.

• To cancel flash exposure compensation, set the flash exposure compensation amount to < >.

• The flash exposure compensation amount will be retained even after the < > switch is set to < >.

• The flash exposure compensation amount can also be set with certain Canon Speedlites. If flash exposure compensation is set with both the camera and the Speedlite, the flash exposure compensation amount set with the Speedlite will override the one set with the camera.

C.Fn-6-2 enables the flash exposure compensation amount to be set in 1/2-

C.Fn

stop increments. (→p.102)

Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX

FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing)

With the Canon Speedlite 550EX, three successive flash shots can be bracketed automatically up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. The flash output is changed for the three shots while the background exposure remains the same.

Correct exposure (0).

Underexposure (–1 stop). Overexposure (+1 stop).

• Flash exposure bracketing is set with the 550EX. For details, see the 550EX’s Instructions booklet.

• The flash exposure bracketing amount set with the 550EX is indicated by the flash exposure level indicator in the camera’s viewfinder.

• Make sure the Speedlite 550EX is ready before taking the next bracketed shot. Single-frame shooting ( ) is recommended.

C.Fn-6-2 enables the flash exposure bracketing amount to be set in 1/2-stop

C.Fn

increments. (→p.102)

Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX

Modeling Flash

By firing a modeling flash, you can see the shadows and other flash lighting effects produced by one or more Speedlites.

Make sure the camera and Speedlite are properly set for

flash photography.

Press the camera’s depth-of-field preview button.

The Speedlite 550EX fires at 70 Hz for 1 second.

Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX

Wireless, Multi-Speedlite System

Speedlite 550EX has the following three features:

(1) E-TTL autoflash (2) Slave unit feature (3) Master unit feature for wireless control of 550EX slave units

By using the above features, you can set up a wireless E-TTL autoflash system with multiple Speedlite 550EXs. You can also set a flash output ratio for up to three groups of Speedlites to create the desired flash lighting effect.

• For details, see the 550EX and ST-E2’s Instructions booklet.

Wireless, multi-Speedlite system

Transmitter

ST-E2

Speedlite 550EX

Using Other EOS-Dedicated Speedlites

With an EOS-dedicated Speedlite other than the EX series, TTL autoflash can be easily used like any AE mode. The flash exposure is controlled by real-time, off-the-film flash metering linked to the focusing point.

(1)When you press the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and

aperture are set automatically by the camera as with normal picture-taking without flash.

Mode Shutter Speed Setting Flash Aperture Setting (Program AE) (Shutter speed-priority AE) (Aperture-priority AE) (Manual)

(2)When you press the shutter button completely, TTL autoflash

based on the aperture set in (1) is used.

(3)The background exposure is set by the shutter speed and aperture

combination.

• Flash exposure compensation can also be set with the camera.

• If the multi-Speedlite system is wired with flash cords, TTL autoflash takes effect.

• About automatic reduction of flash output If an EOS-dedicated Speedlite is used to illuminate a subject backlit by an overhead light, the flash output is reduced automatically to avoid having an unnatural-looking exposure. This is called automatic reduction of flash output.

Auto (1/60 sec. - 1/250 sec.)

Manual (30 sec. - 1/250 sec.)

Auto (30 sec. - 1/250 sec.)

Manual (30 sec. - 1/250 sec.)

Auto

Auto Manual Manual

C.Fn

C.Fn-14 can cancel the automatic reduction of flash output. (→p.107)

Using Non-Canon Flash Units

Sync Speed

The EOS-1 V can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at 1/250 sec. or slower shutter speeds. With large studio flash, the sync speed is 1/125 sec. or slower. Be sure to test the flash to see if it synchronizes properly with the camera.

PC Terminal

The camera’s PC terminal is provided for flash units using a sync cord. The PC terminal is threaded to prevent inadvertent disconnection. Only X-sync is used for synchronization at 1/250 sec. or slower.

•A flash unit attached to the camera’s hot shoe and a flash unit connected to the PC terminal can be used at the same time.

• Canon EOS-dedicated Speedlites are recommended for use with this camera.

• If the camera is used with a flash unit or flash accessory dedicated to a another camera brand, the camera may not operate properly and camera malfunction may result.

• There are studio flash units whose sync cord polarity is opposite from the camera’s PC terminal. Such flash units do not work with the EOS-1V camera unless the polarity of the sync cable is changed. Consult the manufacturer of the flash unit or purchase a commercially-available polarity conversion cord. The camera’s PC terminal polarity is shown in the figure on the right.

+ (plus)

– (minus)

Custom Functions enable you to customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences. In the previous text, the symbol was used to point out relevant Custom Functions. In this chapter, all the Custom Functions are described in detail.

.....

C.Fn-0

.....

C.Fn-1

.....

C.Fn-2

.....

C.Fn-3

...

C.Fn-4

C.Fn-5

C.Fn-6

C.Fn-7

C.Fn-8

C.Fn-9

100

...

101

...

102

...

102

...

103

...

104

98 98 99 99

C.Fn

C.Fn-10

C.Fn-11

C.Fn-12

C.Fn-13

C.Fn-14

C.Fn-15

C.Fn-16

C.Fn-17

C.Fn-18

C.Fn-19

...

104

...

105

...

106

...

106

...

107

...

107

...

108

...

108

...

109

...

110

Custom Functions

First set the < > switch to < >. If necessary, also set the < > switch to <>.

Selecting and Setting a Custom Functions

Open the side door and press the <> button.

The Custom Function No. appears on the LCD panel.

Turn the < > dial until the desired Custom Function No.

appears.

Press the < > button to change the Custom Function’s setting.

The Custom Function setting changes each time you press the <> button.

• To change C.Fn-0’s setting, press the

Custom Function No.

Custom Function setting

Altered Custom Function indicator on exposure compensation scale

↑↑ ↑↑

(C.Fn-1) (C.Fn-5) (C.Fn-10) (C.Fn-14)

In this example, the scale shows that Custom Functions C.Fn-1, C.Fn-5, C.Fn-10, and C.Fn-14 have been altered.

• “C.Fn” is the abbreviation for “Custom Function.”

<> button for at least 2 seconds.

→p.127)

(

Press the shutter button halfway.

The LCD panel returns to the normal

display and the new Custom Function setting takes effect.

• Altered Custom Function Indicator

After you alter a Custom Function setting and press the < > button, a bar appears on the exposure compensation scale. The scale’s increments from left to right are used to denote the 19 Custom Functions. The left-most increment (–3) is for C.Fn-1. The next increment to the right denotes the next Custom Function in numerical order up to C.Fn-19.

Canceling a Custom Function

Open the side door and press the <> button.

The Custom Function No. appears on the LCD panel.

Turn the < > dial until the Custom Function No. whose

setting is to be canceled appears.

Press the < > button until the setting returns to .

Press the shutter button halfway.

The LCD panel returns to the normal

display and the Custom Function setting is canceled.

Canceling All Custom Functions

Open the side door and press the <> button. Then press the <> button.

• Except for C.Fn-0, all the Custom Function settings will be reset to 0.

Custom Function Settings

C.Fn-0

This makes the camera’s built-in exposure meter compatible with the focusing screen characteristics. Be sure to set this Custom Function to suit the focusing screen installed in the camera. (

C.Fn-0

C.Fn-0-0: For New Laser-matte screens. C.Fn-0-1: For Laser-matte screens.

C.Fn-1

You can disable auto film rewind or make it silent.

C.Fn-1

Focusing screen characteristics

C.Fn

Function

Focusing screen characteristics

Since the EOS-1V’s standard focusing screen is the Ec-CIII, C.Fn-0-1 is already set upon factory shipment.

Auto film rewind mode

C.Fn

Function

Auto film rewind mode

→p.127)

No.

For Ec-N, Ec-R

For Ec-A, B, C, CII, CIII, D, H, I,L

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Description

High-speed rewind

Silent rewind

C.Fn-1-1/3

C.Fn-1-2

: This makes the automatic film rewind more silent.

: Disables automatic film rewind. This is effective when you do

not want film rewind to start on its own and make a sudden disturbance.

Press the < > button to rewind. (→p.28)

Custom Function Settings

C.Fn-2

When the film rewind is completed, you can leave out the film leader.

C.Fn-2

C.Fn-2-1:

C.Fn-3

This can prevent the camera from automatically setting the ISO film speed.

C.Fn-3

C.Fn-3-1: This enables you to set the film speed manually. (

Film leader position

C.Fn

With C.Fn-2-1 set, the shutter speed will always be 1/8000 sec. when you release the shutter with the camera back open.

Function

Film leader position

This is convenient if you develop your own film.

No.

Rewinds film leader into the cartridge.

Leaves film leader outside the cartridge.

Description

DX-coded film speed setting method

C.Fn

Function

Automatic setting of DX-coded film speed

ensures that the desired film speed is set.

keep setting the film speed manually each time you load the film.

No.

Enabled

Disabled

Description

→p.73) This

You need not

Custom Function Settings

C.Fn-4

AF activation/AE lock

You can achieve focus and obtain the correct exposure separately. You can also stop the AI Servo AF operation temporarily.

C.Fn

C.Fn-4

C.Fn-4-1:

Function

AF activation/ AE lock

: Shutter button : AE lock button

No.

Shutter button/AE lock button

AE lock button/Shutter button

Shutter button/Disabled (AF lock)

AE lock button/Disabled

→Real-time AE)

(

Description

You can focus at one location and obtain AE lock at another location in the scene.

Press the < > button to

autofocus and press the shutter button halfway to attain AE

→p.71)

C.Fn-4-2: In the AI Servo AF mode,

lock. (

stop the AI Servo AF operation momentarily.

you can press the < > button to

It prevents the AF from being thrown off by any passing obstruction coming between the camera and subject. The exposure is set when the

→p.36)

In the AI Servo AF mode, you can press

C.Fn-4-3:

picture is taken. (

This is useful for subjects which keep moving and stopping repeatedly.

the < > button to start or stop the AI Servo AF operation. The exposure is set when the picture is taken. Thus, the optimum focusing and exposure are always ready for the decisive moment.

C.Fn-4 and C.Fn-19-0/1/2 (→p.110) both have AF start/stop and AE lock functions. If you have set both these Custom Functions and you execute both Custom Function operations, the latter operation will not work. The only exception will be when AF stop is executed after AF start.

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Canon EOS-1V HS User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

Contents

Handling Precautions

Nomenclature

Conventions Used in this Instruction Booklet

Before You Start

Basic Operation

Installing the Battery and Checking the Battery Level

Mounting and Detaching a Lens

Dioptric Adjustment

Film ID Imprinting

Loading and Unloading Film

Holding the Camera

Using Autofocus (AF)

AF Mode Selection

Area AF Ellipse and Focusing Points

Focusing Point Selection

Focusing Point Registration and Switching

Focusing Point Activation Area

Focusing an Off-Center Subject

When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)

Metering Modes

Selecting a Metering Mode

Metering Modes

Shooting Modes

Shutter Speed-Priority AE

Aperture-Priority AE

Depth-of-field AE

Manual Exposure

Setting Exposure Compensation

Autoexposure Bracketing

AE Lock

Setting the Film Speed Manually

Bulb Exposures

Single-Frame and Continuous Shooting

Self-timer Operation

Depth-of-field Preview

Mirror Lockup

LCD Panel Illumination

Using B/W Infrared Film

Flash Photography

Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX

Using Other EOS-Dedicated Speedlites

Using Non-Canon Flash Units

Custom Functions

Selecting and Setting a Custom Functions

Canceling a Custom Function

Custom Function Settings