Canon EOS-1V HS specs

This chapter explains a few preliminary steps and basic operations of the EOS- 1V 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

1operations 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.

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Contents

Instructions Page Precautions SymbolsThank you for purchasing a Canon product Contents For EOS-1V HS Users Flash Photography Camera Care and Storage Handling Precautions LCD Displays How Low Battery Levels Affect Camera OperationLithium Batteries Lens Electrical Contacts Nomenclature Side Door Buttons AEB LCD Panel Viewfinder Information Conventions Used in this Instruction Booklet Page Basic Operation Main SwitchShutter Button Halfway pressing Using the Electronic DialsComplete pressing Page There are three ways to use Reverting to the Default Settings Open the side door and press the button Resetting the camera to the default settingsOpen the side door, press the button, then press the button 2Open the cover Install the battery Installing the Battery and Checking the Battery LevelRemove the grip Reattach the grip Battery Life No. of Rolls Checking the Battery LevelTurn the to Mounting a Lens Mounting and Detaching a LensDetaching the Lens 2Turn the dioptric adjustment knob Dioptric AdjustmentFilm ID Imprinting Remove the eyecup 2Turn the dial to set the desired user-settable No Press Button to set Film ID setting mode Press the shutter button halfway Loading Film Loading and Unloading FilmOpen the camera back Insert the film cartridge at an 4Close the camera back Press the and buttons simultaneously Setting the Film Speed Midroll Rewind Unloading FilmPress the button 2Take out the film cartridge 2Quick Start With Program AE Focus the subject Select on the LCD panel Shifting the Program Holding the Camera 3Using Autofocus AF Set the lens focus mode switch to AF 2Set the AF mode AF Mode Selection One-Shot AF for Still Subjects About Predictive AF AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects Focusing points in the Area AF ellipse Area AF Ellipse and Focusing Points Basic Procedure for Focusing Point Selection Focusing Point SelectionSelecting a horizontal focusing point Selecting a vertical focusing point Automatic Selection Manual selection of 45 focusing pointsManual Selection Press the button and turn the dial Manual selection limited to 9 focusing points C.Fn-13-3 Manual selection limited to 11 focusing points C.Fn-13-1/2Selecting a peripheral focusing point Selecting the center focusing point Press the button which Registering a Focusing Point Press the button and button simultaneously Switching to the Registered Focusing Point Focusing Point Activation Area C.Fn-17 Focusing an Off-Center Subject AF Sensitivity According to the Lens Maximum Aperture When Autofocus Fails Manual Focusing Set the lens focus mode switch to MF or M on older lenses Manual Focusing Metering Modes 2Release the button Selecting a Metering Mode Evaluative Metering Metering ModesPartial Metering Spot Metering Focusing Point-Linked Spot Metering Centerweighted Averaging Metering Multi-Spot Metering Fixed Metering mark Multi-Spot Metering Display Shooting Modes Shutter Speed-Priority AE Press the shutter button halfway and focus the subject Aperture-Priority AE Aperture-Priority AE If the 30 shutter speed blinks, it indicates underexposure Depth-of-field AE 6Take the picture Exposure Warnings Depth-of-field AE Manual Exposure Using the Built-in Exposure Meter 5Refer to the exposure level 4Focus the subject Exposure Compensation with the Dial Setting Exposure Compensation4Take the picture Exposure Compensation with the Button and Dial 2Turn the dial to set the desired bracketing amount Autoexposure Bracketing Take the pictures Canceling AEB AE Lock Recompose the shot and take the picture Press and hold down the button and button simultaneously Setting the Film Speed Manually3Release the two buttons Multiple Exposure 3Set the shooting mode and take the pictures Exposure Compensation Guide for Multiple Exposures 3Start the bulb exposure Bulb Exposures Single-Frame and Continuous Shooting 2Turn the dial to set the desired film advance modeSingle-frame Shooting Continuous Shooting Maximum Continuous Shooting Rates When , , , , or Blinks 3Press the shutter button completely Self-timer Operation Depth-of-field Preview Using the Eyepiece Shutter Press the shutter button completely Mirror Lockup 2Use the infrared index to adjust the distance Using B/W Infrared FilmLCD Panel Illumination Flash Photography High-Speed Sync FP Flash TTL autoflashFE Flash Exposure Lock Flash exposure compensation TTL Autoflash in Other Shooting Modes Full Auto Flash2Check that the 550EX’s pilot lamp is lit Take the picture High-Speed Sync FP Flash FE Lock Part where you want to lockCheck that the Speedlite’s pilot lamp is lit Aim the spot metering circle over 4Compose the shot and take the picture Desired flash exposure compensation amount Flash Exposure Compensation2Take the picture FEB Flash Exposure Bracketing Modeling Flash Wireless, multi-Speedlite system Wireless, Multi-Speedlite System Using Other EOS-Dedicated Speedlites Sync Speed Using Non-Canon Flash UnitsPC Terminal Custom Functions Custom Function No. appears on the LCD panel Selecting and Setting a Custom Functions Canceling All Custom Functions Canceling a Custom Function4Press the shutter button halfway Open the side door and press the button. Then press Button Fn-0Focusing screen characteristics Custom Function SettingsFn-1Auto film rewind mode Fn-2Film leader position Fn-3DX-coded film speed setting method Fn-4AF activation/AE lock Fn-5Manual Tv/Av settings Fn-6Exposure level increments Fn-7USM lens electronic manual focusing Fn-8Frame counter sequence Fn-10Focusing point flashing mode Fn-9AEB sequence and auto cancellation Fn-11-1This reverses the functions of the button and button Fn-11Focusing point selection method Fn-12Mirror lockup Fn-15Shutter curtain synchronization Fn-14Automatic reduction of fill flash output Fn-17Focusing point activation area Fn-16Safety shift Fn-18Switchover to registered focusing point Fn-19Lens AF stop button function switching Personal Functions Personal Functions Fn-0Custom Function Group 2Press the button to set the Personal Function modeCustom Function Group Registration Selecting a Custom Function Group Standard Shooting Data Recording the Shooting Data 8For EOS-1V HS Users 2Install the batteries Remove the battery magazine High-speed continuous shooting Ultra-high speed continuous shootingLow-speed continuous shooting Single-frame shooting 2Detach the Power Drive Booster PB-E2 Install a battery in the Grip GR-E2. →p.19Attaching Grip GR-E2 Attach the Grip GR-E2 9Reference Section Exposure Basic Photography TermsShutter speed Aperture Depth of field is affected as described below Depth of field Troubleshooting Guide Film does Exposure Warning List Mode Blinking Warning Indication Countermeasures Program Line Description Program Line Shutter speed readout Shutter Speed and Aperture ReadoutsAperture readout Open the side door and press Interchanging the Focusing Screen 128 Ni-MH Charger NC-E2 Major Accessories Battery Pack BP-E1 EX-series Speedlites Date Back DB-E2 Series Dioptric Adjustment LensesAnti-Fog Eyepiece Ec Wireless Controller LC-4 Remote Switch RS-80N3 Type Major SpecificationsViewfinder Exposure Control AI Servo AF Tracks subject movement up to the start Autofocus Film Transport ShutterFilm ID Imprinting w/standard camera back Shooting Data EOS-1V Camera Specifications 129 Index 139 140 Memo 142 143

Canon EOS-1V HS manual

Models: EOS-1V HS EOS-1V