Canon Eos 1 Instruction Manual

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Nomenclature
Shooting ModesManual Exposure:  M
Shutter-priority AE:  Tv
BulbExposure:
Program AE:  P
Aperture-priority AE:  Av
* Depth-of-Field AE:  DEPShutter Speed
Film Speed
Battery Check ( )
Bulb ( )
* Depth-of-Field AE ( )
Custom Function Control
Aperture Value 
Custom Function
Control
AEB Value
* Depth-of-Field AE
Metering ModesEvaluative Metering
Partial Metering
Fine Spot Metering
Flash Exposure 
Compensation
Film -Load Check
Film Rewind Completion
Multiple Exposures
AEB
Frame Counter
Bulb...

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Nomenclature
M
Focusing Points/Spot Metering Position Indicators
Fine Spot 
Metering Area
Laser-matte Screen Ec-CIIManual Exposure Indicator
AE Lock / AEB Indicator
Shutter Speed
* Depth-of-Field AE Indicator
Aperture Value Flash Charge Completion Indicator
Exposure Compensation Indicator
Flash Exposure Compensation Indicator
In-focus Indicator
Correct Exposure Indicator Exposure Step Indicator (:  1-stop,  : 1/3-stop)
Overexposure Indicator
(+3 stops or more)
Exposure Level Indicator
Underexposure...

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I  Shooting Preparations and Basic Operation
This section explains the preparations neces-
sary to set up the camera before use, as well
as the basic operation of the camera.
●Attaching the Strap
Thread the ends of the strap through
the strap fixtures as shown. Pull firmly
on the strap to make sure it is held
securely by the buckles.
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1. Loading the Battery
This camera operates on a 6-volt, 2CR5 lithium battery, housed in the
grip.
•Refer to page 93 for additional information on the batteries of the EOS-\
1 N DP
model and page 96 for the EOS-1 N HS model and the EOS-1 N RS model.
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1Using a coin or similar object, turn
the grip screw counterclockwise to
loosen the grip. The screw cannot
be removed from the grip.
2Slide the grip down to remove.
3Load the battery upside down into
the grip so that its terminals...

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2CR5 Lithium Battery Shooting Capacity
•Data based on Canon’s Standard Test Method using a new battery, EF50m\
m
f/1.4 USM lens and 24-exposure film. Values in parentheses are for 36-ex\
po-
sure film.
• Repeated autofocus operation without taking any pictures will reduce the\
 overall
shooting capacity.
• Refer to page 93 for the shooting capacity of the EOS-1 N DP model, page\
 96
for the EOS-1 N HS model and page 100 for the EOS-1 N RS model.
2. Checking the Battery Level
1Set the main switch to...

●EOS-1 N RS Main Switch
:Turns off the camera and
makes it inoperational.
A:Turns on the camera and
makes it operational.
RS :Same as “ A” except that the
RS (Rapid Shot) mode is
also set. This enables a
continuous shooting speed
of about 10 frames per sec-
ond with a shutter release
time lag of 0.006 sec.
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3. Operating the Main Switch
The main switch has three settings, as described below:     
A
L
RS
A
L
: The power is off and the cam-
era does not operate. Set the
main switch to this position
when...

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4. Setting and Adjusting Basic Functions
This camera’s shooting mode, AF mode and metering mode are set and
changed as follows:      
1Set the main switch to “A”.
2Press the shooting mode selector
(or AF mode selector or metering
mode selector) and hold it down
while turning the main dial to the left
or right until the desired setting
appears in the LCD panel.
3Release the shooting mode selector
(or AF mode selector or metering
mode selector).    
To change the film winding mode, use the following...

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5. Lens Attachment
1Remove the lens rear dust cap and
the cameras body cap by turning
them counterclockwise.
2Align the red dots on the lens and
camera body, then rotate the lens
clockwise until it locks in place with
a click.     
3Set the lens’ focus mode switch to
“AF ”.
•Autofocus is not possible when the
switch is set to “ M”.
• During autofocusing, do not touch the
rotating part of the lens.
4Remove the front lens cap.     
● Removing the Lens
To remove the lens, press the lens
release button...

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6. Dioptric Adjustment
The viewfinder has a built-in dioptric adjustment mechanism that lets yo\
u
adjust the eyesight correction to achieve a sharp viewfinder image. This\
also allows near- or far-sighted users to take pictures without wearing
glasses. The diopter can be adjusted within a range of –3~+1 dpt.   
1Press inward on both sides (nonslip
grip sections) of the eyecup frame.
2While pressing in on the sides, slide
the eyecup frame up to remove.
3Look into the viewfinder and turn the
dioptric...

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7. Shutter Button Operation and Autofocus
The shutter button has a two step construction. Press halfway (to the f\
irst
step) to activate focusing and metering, and press completely (to the \
sec-
ond step) to release the shutter and make the exposure.     
1. Pressing Halfway
1) This activates autofocus. When thesubject is focused, the correspond-
ing focusing point momentarily lights
red and the green in-focus indicator
lights up in the viewfinder (in One-
shot AF mode).
•The autofocus system uses...