Canon EOS 1V Troubleshooting Guide

CT1-1223-002 C CANON INC. 2000 PRINTED IN JAPAN1000Ni3.0EEEnglish EditionINSTRUCTIONSThis Instructions booklet is current as of February 2000. For inf

Nomenclature10• The LCD panel has color-coded display boxes which contain icons or indications ofrelated camera settings.• Asterisked items are relate

Custom Function Settings100AF activation/AE lockYou can achieve focus and obtain the correct exposure separately. Youcan also stop the AI Servo AF ope

101Custom Function SettingsManual Tv/Av settingsDuring manual exposures, you can change the aperture with the < >dial and set the aperture even

Custom Function Settings102Exposure level incrementsYou can change the increments for the exposure setting (shutter speedand aperture) and exposure co

When both C.Fn-4 and C.Fn-7 are set, electronic manual focusing will beenabled or disabled as follows:103Custom Function SettingsFrame counter sequenc

Custom Function Settings104AEB sequence and auto cancellationYou can alter the standard AEB sequence of correct exposure,underexposure, and overexposu

105Custom Function SettingsFocusing point selection methodThis converts the < > button or < > button into the < > button. Youcan the

Custom Function Settings106Mirror lockupC.Fn-12-1: Effective for close-up and telephoto shots to preventcamera vibration caused by the mirror’s reflex

107Custom Function SettingsC.Fn-14-1: This prevents underexposure of a subject in front of astrong backlight such as a sunset.Automatic reduction of f

Custom Function Settings108Safety shiftC.Fn-16Safety shift can be set for the shutter speed-priority AE and aperture-priority AE modes.Focusing point

109Custom Function SettingsSwitchover to registered focusing pointC.Fn-18You can switch to the registered focusing point just by pressing the < >

11NomenclatureOn pages 10 and 11, the LCD panel and viewfinder are shown with all the icons andindications displayed. The items actually displayed dif

Custom Function Settings110Lens AF stop button function switchingC.Fn-19C.FnC.Fn-19FunctionLens AF stop buttonfunction switchingNo.012345AF stopAF sta

111Personal FunctionsPersonal Functions enable you to further customize your camera settings.They are set with EOS LINK SOFTWARE ES-E1 (sold separatel

112Custom Function GroupP.Fn-0To suit various shooting situations such as sports, snapshots, andlandscapes, up to three different sets of Custom Funct

113Custom Function Group4Press the < > button to registerthe Custom Function settings as agroup.• C.Fn-1 to C.Fn-19 will be registeredas one set

114Recording the Shooting DataThe EOS-1V can record the shooting data automatically. The recordeddata can be viewed and edited with a personal compute

1158The EOS-1V HS attached with Power Drive Booster PB-E2 offersfour film advance modes. The vertical grip also has its own shutterbutton, focusing po

For EOS-1V HS UsersAttachment screw ContactsAttachment knobBattery magazine<> Vertical-grip AE lockbutton<> Vertical-grip focusing pointse

117For EOS-1V HS UsersFilm Advance Modes (→p.77)• < > Ultra-high speed continuous shootingWith the Nickel-Hydride Pack NP-E2 attached (sold sepa

118For EOS-1V HS Users1Install a battery in the Grip GR-E2.(→p.19)• As shown in the diagram, insert thebattery with the contacts toward thebottom righ

1199This section helps you understand yourcamera and enjoy photography better. Itgives reference information for yourcamera and introduces systemacces

12Conventions Used in this Instruction Booklet• In this booklet, the < > icon indicates the Main Dial, < > is theQuick Control Dial, <

120Basic Photography TermsExposureExposure occurs when the film is exposed to light. Correct exposure isobtained when the film is exposed to a proper

121Basic Photography TermsDepth of fieldThis is the range where acceptable focus can be achieved in front of andbehind the point of optimum focus. The

122Troubleshooting GuideIf there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If the problemstill persists, take the camera to your neares

123Troubleshooting GuideThe film doesnot rewindautomatically.The < >icon blinkson the LCDpanel.The temperature is cold, and it has suddenly affe

124Exposure Warning ListMode Blinking WarningThe subject is toodark.The subject is toobright.The picture will beunderexposed.The picture will beoverex

125Program Line122550ISO 6100200400800160032006400543210-1-2-3-4-530 15 8 4 2 1 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 5003201000 2000 4000 80003222161185.642.83.521.

126Shutter Speed and Aperture ReadoutsShutter speed readoutThe shutter speed is normally displayed in 1/3-stop increments. Numbersfrom “4” to “8000” d

127Interchanging the Focusing ScreenYou can interchange the camera’s focusing screen to suit the picture-takingapplication. You must also set C.Fn-0 s

Interchanging the Focusing Screen128Ec-series Interchangeable Focusing ScreensEc-A: Standard microprismCompatible with allEF lenses. Lenseswith a maxi

129Major Accessories• Power Drive Booster PB-E2Together with the Ni-MH Pack NP-E2,Power Drive Booster PB-E2 enables atop continuous shooting speed of

131This chapter explains a few preliminarysteps and basic operations of the EOS-1V which you should know before youstart taking pictures. If you will

Major Accessories130• Battery Pack BP-E1The grip portion houses a 2CR5 lithiumbattery while the battery magazineholds four widely-available, size-AAal

131Major Accessories• EX-series SpeedlitesThese EOS-dedicated Speedlites areavailable as large-output, autozoommodels or compact flash units. All EX-s

Major Accessories132• Date Back DB-E2This is an interchangeable camera backfor the EOS-1V and EOS-3. It has aQuick Control Dial and date imprintingfea

133Major Accessories• Remote Switch RS-80N3Remote switch with an 80-cm cord toprevent camera shake for supertelephoto shots, macrophotography,and bulb

134Major Specifications• TypeType ...35mm AF/AE single-lens reflex with focal-plane shutter and built-in motor drive.Pict

135Major Specificationsprogram flash AE, 8 Manual, 9 Bulb (Safety shift possible for 2and 3.)Metering range ...EV 0-20 for all metering m

Major Specifications136AF focusing point indicator...Superimposed focusing point in viewfinder and also indicated onLCD panelAF-assist beam ...

137Major Specificationsto a personal computer for viewing and editing.Data recorded...See page 114. The data cannot be viewed or edited

138IndexAAccessories ...129AEB ...69AE lock ...

139IndexIinfrared film, using ...82LLCD panel ...10LCD panel illuminatio

14Basic OperationMain SwitchShutter Button<>:The camera does not operate. Set tothis position when not using thecamera.The camera operates only

140This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation issubject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful inter

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15Basic OperationUsing the Electronic DialsHalfway pressingWhen the shutter button is pressedhalfway, autofocusing (AF) is activatedto focus the subje

Basic Operation162. After pressing a button, turn the < > dial.When a button is pressed, its function remains active for 6 or 16seconds. You the

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 &

Basic Operation1812Open the side door and press the<> button.This will reset the camera to thedefault settings shown in the tablebelow.Open the

19Installing the Battery and Checking the Battery Level121Remove the grip.• Use a coin to turn and loosen the gripscrew as shown by the arrow in thefi

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Installing the Battery and Checking the Battery Level20Checking the Battery LevelTurn the < > to < >.The battery level will be checkedauto

21Mounting and Detaching a LensMounting a LensDetaching the Lens1Remove the caps.• Remove the rear lens cap and thebody cap by turning them as shownby

22Dioptric AdjustmentFilm ID ImprintingBy adjusting the diopter to suit your vision (with or without eyeglasses), theviewfinder image will look cleare

231Press the < > button to set thefilm ID setting mode.• Each time you press the button, thefollowing icons will be displayed inturn on the left

Film ID Imprinting243Press the shutter button halfway.The LCD panel will return to thenormal display and the user-settableNo. will be set.When the fil

25Loading and Unloading Film1Open the camera back.• Use your thumb to press the cameraback lock release button and slidethe camera back lever down ass

Loading and Unloading Film263Pull the edge of the film leader tothe orange mark on the camera.• Hold down the film cartridge whilepulling out the film

27Loading and Unloading FilmPress the < > and < > buttonssimultaneously.The LCD panel will display the icon and the film speed.Setting the

To rewind the film in midroll, follow the procedure below.After the film's last frame is exposed, the camera rewinds the filmautomatically.Loadin

292For quick and easy picture-taking, usethe Program AE mode. This mode setsboth the shutter speed and apertureautomatically to suit the subject'

3Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.The EOS-1V is a high-performance autofocus single-lens reflex cameraequipped with high-precision Area AF.Pho

Quick Start with Program AE301Select < > on the LCD panel.• While pressing the < > button,turn the < > dial to select < >.Then

31Quick Start with Program AE3Make sure the exposure setting isnot blinking, then press theshutter button completely to takethe picture.In the Program

To obtain sharp pictures, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake.Horizontal shooting Vertical shooting• Firmly grasp the camera grip with your

333The Area AF ellipse has 45 focusingpoints. By selecting the optimumfocusing point, autofocusing can beexecuted while you maintain the desiredsubjec

34AF Mode SelectionAF stands for ‘autofocus’. The camera has two AF modes: One-Shot AF forstill subjects, and AI Servo AF for moving subjects. (AI is

35AF Mode SelectionPressing the shutter buttonhalfway activates AF operationand achieves focus once.The focusing point which achievesfocus flashes bri

AF Mode Selection36While you press the shutterbutton halfway, the camerafocuses continuously.• This AF mode suits moving subjectswhen the focusing dis

37Area AF Ellipse and Focusing PointsThe Area AF ellipse is the area where the camera can focus the subject.The Area AF ellipse has 45 focusing points

38Focusing Point SelectionThe focusing point can be selected automatically or manually.•Automatic SelectionFrom among the 45 focusing points, the came

39Focusing Point SelectionAutomatic SelectionManual SelectionPress the < > button and turnthe < > dial.Turn the dial until the viewfinderd

4Contents13524Handling Precautions ...6Nomenclature...

Focusing Point Selection40(2) Manual selection limited to 11 focusing pointsSince the selectable focusing points are limited to 11, you can betterconc

41Focusing Point SelectionSelecting the center focusingpoint• Press the < > button and press the<> button.The center focusing point will b

42Focusing Point Registration and SwitchingBy registering the focusing point you often use, you can switch to itinstantly. You can register an off-cen

43Focusing Point Registration and SwitchingNormally, you press the < > button and < > button simultaneously toswitch to the registered foc

44Focusing Point Activation AreaC.Fn-17 can be set to expand the focusing point's activation area to includemore than one active focusing point.

45Focusing an Off-Center SubjectTo focus a subject not covered by the Area AF ellipse, follow the procedurebelow. This technique is called focus lock.

Focusing an Off-Center Subject46AF Sensitivity According to the Lens' Maximum ApertureThe EOS-1V's focusing points are all horizontal-line s

47Focusing an Off-Center SubjectWhen Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)(3) With the following Extenders and L-serieslenses whose maximum aperture is br

When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)48Manual Focusing1Set the lens focus mode switch toMF (or M on older lenses).• The AF mode indicator on the LCDp

494Evaluative, partial, spot, and centerweighted averaging meteringmodes are provided. Center spot metering, focusing point-linkedspot metering, and m

5Contents1796823456789Setting the Film Speed Manually...73Multiple Exposures...

50Selecting a Metering Mode1While pressing the < > button,turn the < > dial until thedesired metering mode iconappears.EvaluativePartialSp

51Metering ModesEvaluative MeteringThis is an all-around metering modesuited even for backlit subjects. Theviewfinder is divided into 21 meteringzones

Metering Modes52Centerweighted AveragingMeteringThe metering is weighted at the centerand then averaged for the entirescene.Focusing Point-Linked Spot

53Metering ModesMulti-Spot MeteringMultiple spot meter readings can be taken and then averagedautomatically. As shown in the sample below, you can tak

Metering Modes54Exposure levelindicator (moving)before the second spotmeter reading is taken.• This indicator showsthe exposure levelrelative to the f

555You can set the shooting mode that best suits the subject or yourobjective. You can also easily achieve various photographiceffects.: Manual (→65):

56Shutter Speed-Priority AEIn this mode, you set the desired shutter speed and the camera sets theaperture automatically to suit the subject brightnes

57Shutter Speed-Priority AE3Press the shutter button halfwayand focus the subject.The shutter speed and aperture willbe displayed.4Take the picture.•

58Aperture-Priority AEIn this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutterspeed automatically to suit the subject brightness.The

59Aperture-Priority AE2Turn the < > dial to set thedesired aperture.3Press the shutter button halfwayand focus the subject.The shutter speed and

6Handling PrecautionsCamera Care and Storage(1) The camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it tophysical shock.(2) This camera is

Aperture-Priority AE60• If the 30” shutter speed blinks, it indicates underexposure.Turn the < > dial to set a larger aperture (smaller f-number

61Depth-of-field AEThis mode is effective when you want a wide depth of field to keepeverything in focus near and far. The optimum point of focus and

Depth-of-field AE623Aim the selected focusing point atthe nearest subject you want infocus, then press the shutterbutton. ( )The in-focus indicator li

63Depth-of-field AE• If the aperture blinks, the desired depth of field cannot be obtained. (However,you can still take the picture and obtain a prope

Depth-of-field AE64• 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

65Manual ExposureIn this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture for totalexposure control. You can refer to the exposure level indicator in

Manual Exposure664Focus the subject.The shutter speed and aperture willbe displayed.• On the right of the viewfinder, theexposure level indicator indi

67Setting Exposure CompensationExposure compensation is used to alter the camera’s standard exposuresetting. To set the exposure compensation amount,

Setting Exposure Compensation68Custom Function C.Fn-6-2 enables the exposure compensation amount to beset in 1/2-stop increments. (→p.102)C.FnThe expo

69Autoexposure BracketingWith autoexposure bracketing, the camera automatically changes theexposure level within the set range (up to ±3 stops in 1/3-

7Handling PrecautionsLCD DisplaysIn time, the camera's LCD panel display and the LCD display in theviewfinder may fade and become difficult to re

Autoexposure Bracketing703Take the pictures.• The current film advance mode willbe used.The viewfinder’s exposure level scalewill show the respective

71AE LockAE Lock1Focus at the point where youwant to lock the exposurereading.The exposure setting (shutter speedand aperture) will be displayed on th

AE Lock723Recompose the shot and take thepicture.• When the shot is recomposed, theexposure level indicator will show thenew exposure level in real-ti

73Setting the Film Speed ManuallyThe manually-set film speed will be canceled the next time DX-coded film isloaded.C.Fn-3 can prevent the manually-set

74Multiple ExposureBy not advancing the film, a single frame can be exposed multiple times.Up to nine multiple exposures can be set for one frame. Mul

75Multiple ExposuresIf any of the film’s first or last few frames is used for multiple exposures, theexposures may not align exactly due to film advan

76Bulb ExposuresWhen bulb is set, the film is exposed during the time you keep pressing theshutter button completely. Bulb is useful when a long expos

77Single-Frame and Continuous ShootingThe film advance mode can be set to single-frame shooting or continuousshooting.Single-frame Shooting < >A

Single-Frame and Continuous Shooting78When , , , , or BlinksIf the battery power drops in coldtemperatures or the film advance operation becomes slow

79Self-timer OperationThe self-timer can be set to either a 2-second or 10-second delay. Whenusing the self-timer, you should mount the camera on a tr

8Nomenclature• Reference page numbers are indicated in parentheses.• In the text, camera controls are indicated by their respective icons.Focusing scr

Depth-of-field Preview80Depth-of-field PreviewUsing the Eyepiece ShutterIf you take a picture without looking through the viewfinder, stray light maye

81Mirror LockupMirror lockup is enabled with C.Fn-12 (→p.106). This prevents mirror-caused vibrations which may blur the image during close-ups or whe

82LCD Panel IlluminationUsing B/W Infrared FilmThe LCD panel is provided withillumination. The LCD panelillumination button < > turns theillumin

836An EOS-dedicated EX-series or EZ-series Speedlite makes flashphotography as easy as any AE mode.EX-series Speedlites enable E-TTLautoflash photogra

With Speedlite 550EX, flash photography is easy as any AE mode, and youcan use the following features:• E-TTL autoflashWith E-TTL autoflash (preflash

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

Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX86High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)When the Speedlite 550EX is set to the high-speed sync mode ( ), it cansynchronize a

87Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EXFE LockFE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposurereading for any part of the scene.

Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX8812Below the viewfinder, the displayshown by 1 appears for 0.5 sec.followed by the display shown by 2.4Compose

89Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX• The flash exposure compensation amount will be retained even after the < >switch is set to < >.•

9NomenclatureFlash-sync contactsEyepiece shutter lever (→p.80)<> LCD panel illuminationbutton (→p.82)LCD panel (→p.10)<> Exposurecompensat

Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX90FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing)With the Canon Speedlite 550EX, three successive flash shots can bebracketed au

91Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EXModeling FlashBy firing a modeling flash, you can see the shadows and other flash lightingeffects produced by

Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX92Wireless, Multi-Speedlite SystemSpeedlite 550EX has the following three features:(1) E-TTL autoflash(2) Slave

93Using Other EOS-Dedicated SpeedlitesWith an EOS-dedicated Speedlite other than the EX series, TTL autoflashcan be easily used like any AE mode.The f

94Using Non-Canon Flash UnitsSync SpeedThe EOS-1 V can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at1/250 sec. or slower shutter speeds. With lar

957Custom Functions enable you tocustomize various camera features tosuit your picture-taking preferences.In the previous text, the symbolwas used to

96Selecting and Setting a Custom Functions1Open the side door and press the<> button.The Custom Function No. appears onthe LCD panel.2Turn the &

97Canceling a Custom Function2Turn the < > dial until theCustom Function No. whosesetting is to be canceled appears.3Press the < > button

98Custom Function SettingsFocusing screen characteristicsThis makes the camera’s built-in exposure meter compatible with thefocusing screen characteri

99Custom Function SettingsFilm leader positionWhen the film rewind is completed, you can leave out the film leader.C.Fn-2-1:This is convenient if you