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Canon EOS 1V User Manual

Canon EOS 1V
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Canon EOS 1V Specifications

General IconGeneral
Type35mm SLR
Lens MountCanon EF mount
Viewfinder Coverage100%
Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
Film AdvanceAutomatic
Film RewindAutomatic
Autofocus SystemTTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor
Built-in FlashNo
Weight945 g (body only)
Shutter Speed Range30 - 1/8000 sec, Bulb
ISO RangeISO 6 to 6400
Autofocus Points45
Continuous Shooting Speed10 fps with PB-E2
Metering ModesEvaluative, Partial, Spot, Center-weighted
Battery2CR5
Focusing ModesOne-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, Manual
Power Source2CR5 lithium battery
Exposure ModesProgram, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Manual, Bulb

Summary

Symbols and Precautions

Pre-Operation Precautions

Advises on test shots, lens compatibility, and warranty exclusions before using the camera.

Handling Precautions

Camera Care and Storage

Provides guidelines for maintaining and storing the camera properly.

Lithium Batteries

Offers information regarding the use and care of lithium batteries.

Low Battery Level Impact

Explains how low battery levels affect camera functions and operation.

LCD Panel Explained

Viewfinder Information

Before You Start Guide

Basic Camera Operation

Main Switch Operation

Instructions on how to operate the camera's main power switch.

Shutter Button Usage

Guidance on how to use the shutter button for taking pictures.

Camera Operation Basics

Shutter Button Pressing Functions

Describes the function of pressing the shutter button halfway and completely.

Electronic Dial Operation

Resetting to Default Settings

Resetting Camera Settings

Battery Installation and Check

Installing the Camera Battery

Detailed steps for inserting the battery into the camera.

Checking the Battery Level

Mounting and Detaching Lenses

Mounting a Lens

Step-by-step guide for mounting a lens onto the camera body.

Detaching a Lens

Step-by-step guide for detaching a lens from the camera body.

Loading and Unloading Film

Loading Film into Camera

Step-by-step guide for loading film into the camera.

Setting Film Speed Manually

Quick Start With Program AE

Program AE Operation

Selecting Program Mode on LCD

How to select Program mode on the camera's LCD screen.

Focusing in Program AE

Steps for focusing on the subject when using Program AE.

Using Autofocus (AF) System

AF System Initial Setup

Initial setup steps required to enable the autofocus system.

AF Mode Selection

Setting Lens to AF Mode

Setting the lens focus mode switch to AF for autofocus operation.

Selecting AF Mode

Steps to select the desired AF mode (One-Shot or AI Servo).

One-Shot AF for Still Subjects

AF Operation with Half-Press

AF operation and focus achievement when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects

Area AF Ellipse and Focusing Points

Focusing Point Selection

Automatic Focusing Point Selection

How the camera automatically selects the focusing point.

Manual Focusing Point Selection

How to manually choose the active focusing point.

Manual Focusing Point Selection

Selecting 45 Focusing Points

Detailed steps for manual selection of all 45 focusing points.

Focusing Point Selection Limits

Limit to 11 Focusing Points

Custom function for limiting manual selection to 11 points.

Limit to 9 Focusing Points

Custom function for limiting manual selection to 9 points.

Focusing Point Registration and Switching

Registering a Focusing Point

Steps to save a selected focusing point.

Switching Registered Points

How to recall a registered focusing point.

Focusing Point Activation Area

Expand Area to 7 Points

Custom function to expand AF area to 7 points.

Automatic Area Expansion

Custom function for automatic AF area expansion.

Focusing on Off-Center Subjects

Focusing Procedure

Steps for focusing on off-center subjects.

Recomposing After Focus

How to recompose the shot after achieving focus.

AF Sensitivity and Lens Aperture

When Autofocus Fails

Manual Focusing Procedure

Steps for manually focusing the lens when autofocus fails.

Metering Modes Explained

Evaluative Metering

Description of the evaluative metering mode.

Partial Metering

Description of the partial metering mode.

Spot Metering

Description of the spot metering mode.

Centerweighted Averaging

Description of centerweighted averaging metering.

Selecting a Metering Mode

Metering Mode Details

Evaluative Metering Details

Detailed explanation of evaluative metering.

Partial Metering Details

Detailed explanation of partial metering.

Spot Metering Details

Detailed explanation of spot metering.

Metering Mode Details Continued

Centerweighted Averaging Details

Detailed explanation of centerweighted averaging metering.

Focusing Point-Linked Spot Metering

How spot metering is linked to the selected focusing point.

Multi-Spot Metering Process

Shooting Modes Overview

Manual Exposure (M)

How to use Manual exposure mode.

Shutter Speed-Priority AE (Tv)

How to use Shutter Speed-Priority AE mode.

Aperture-Priority AE (Av)

How to use Aperture-Priority AE mode.

Depth-of-Field AE (DEP)

How to use Depth-of-field AE mode for extended focus.

Tv Shutter Speed-Priority AE

Tv Mode Operation

Taking Pictures in Tv Mode

Final step to capture the image in Tv mode.

Av Aperture-Priority AE

Av Mode Operation

Focusing and Displaying Settings

Focusing and displaying settings in Av mode.

Taking Pictures in Av Mode

Final step to capture the image in Av mode.

DEP Depth-of-field AE

AF Lens Mode Requirement

Requirement for lens focus mode in DEP.

M Manual Exposure Mode

Using the Built-in Exposure Meter

How to use the camera's internal exposure meter.

Setting Exposure Compensation

Autoexposure Bracketing

Canceling Autoexposure Bracketing

AE Lock Function

Multiple Exposure

Bulb Exposures

Single-Frame and Continuous Shooting

Self-Timer Operation

Depth-of-field Preview

Depth-of-field Preview Function

Mirror Lockup

Flash Photography

Speedlite 550EX Flash Usage

Specifics of using the Speedlite 550EX flash.

High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)

FE Lock Function

Flash Exposure Compensation

FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing)

Wireless, Multi-Speedlite System

Custom Functions Introduction

Selecting and Setting Custom Functions

Canceling a Custom Function

Canceling All Custom Functions

Custom Function Settings: C.Fn-0

Custom Function Settings: C.Fn-1

Custom Function Settings: C.Fn-2

Custom Function Settings: C.Fn-3

Custom Function Settings: C.Fn-4

Custom Function Settings: C.Fn-5

Custom Function Settings: C.Fn-6

Custom Function Settings: C.Fn-7

Custom Function Settings: C.Fn-8

Custom Function Settings: C.Fn-9

Custom Function Settings: C.Fn-10

Custom Function Settings: C.Fn-11

Custom Function Settings: C.Fn-12

Custom Function Settings: C.Fn-13

Custom Function Settings: C.Fn-14

Custom Function Settings: C.Fn-15

Custom Function Settings: C.Fn-16

Custom Function Settings: C.Fn-17

Custom Function Settings: C.Fn-18

Custom Function Settings: C.Fn-19

Personal Functions

Custom Function Group Registration

How to register custom function groups.

Personal Function Settings Overview

Overview of the 30 personal function settings and their effects.

P.Fn-0 Custom Function Group

Registering Custom Function Groups

Steps for registering custom function groups.

Selecting Custom Function Groups

For EOS-1V HS Users

Attaching Grip GR-E2

Troubleshooting Guide

Exposure Warning List

Interchanging Focusing Screens

Major Specifications

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