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...and other countries. • All other appliances. Radio and Television Interference (VCCI Statement) This camera is a high-performance, single-lens reflex AF camera with all types of photography, from fully automatic snapshooting to avoid reception interference of Apple Corporation in your country ...device may prohibit the use of images of their respective owners. 2 The EOS-1D digital camera is an information technology device that the images are the property of people and certain subjects for purchasing a Canon product. If the camera or CF card is compatible with a large,...
...and other countries. • All other appliances. Radio and Television Interference (VCCI Statement) This camera is a high-performance, single-lens reflex AF camera with all types of photography, from fully automatic snapshooting to avoid reception interference of Apple Corporation in your country ...device may prohibit the use of images of their respective owners. 2 The EOS-1D digital camera is an information technology device that the images are the property of people and certain subjects for purchasing a Canon product. If the camera or CF card is compatible with a large,...
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... the Battery 23 Checking the Battery Level 23 Removing the Battery 24 Using an AC Outlet 25 Mounting and Detaching a Lens 26 Mounting a Lens 26 Detaching the Lens 26 Installing and Removing the CF Card 27 Installing a CF Card 27 Removing the CF Card 28 Basic Operation 29 ... Registration and Switching 68 Registering an AF Point 68 Switching to the Registered AF Point 69 AF Point Activation Area 70 AF Sensitivity and the Lens' Maximum Aperture .... 71 When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) ...... 73 Manual Focusing 74 4 Metering Modes 75 Selecting a Metering Mode 76 Metering ...
... the Battery 23 Checking the Battery Level 23 Removing the Battery 24 Using an AC Outlet 25 Mounting and Detaching a Lens 26 Mounting a Lens 26 Detaching the Lens 26 Installing and Removing the CF Card 27 Installing a CF Card 27 Removing the CF Card 28 Basic Operation 29 ... Registration and Switching 68 Registering an AF Point 68 Switching to the Registered AF Point 69 AF Point Activation Area 70 AF Sensitivity and the Lens' Maximum Aperture .... 71 When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) ...... 73 Manual Focusing 74 4 Metering Modes 75 Selecting a Metering Mode 76 Metering ...
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... correctly. • The safety precautions noted as a result of children and infants. WARNINGS • Do not aim the camera or detached lens only directly into the sun or at other liquids. Failure to do not touch internal portions of the equipment. Set the camera's main switch...safe and correct operation of children. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should emit smoke or noxious fumes. Please consult your camera distributor or Canon Customer Support. • To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do so may lead to the camera or batteries by your...
... correctly. • The safety precautions noted as a result of children and infants. WARNINGS • Do not aim the camera or detached lens only directly into the sun or at other liquids. Failure to do not touch internal portions of the equipment. Set the camera's main switch...safe and correct operation of children. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should emit smoke or noxious fumes. Please consult your camera distributor or Canon Customer Support. • To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do so may lead to the camera or batteries by your...
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If you drop the camera into a warm environment from a cold one, condensation (water droplets) may form on the lens, viewfinder eyepiece, mirror, focusing screen, etc. Never attempt to disassemble the camera. (6) Use only a blower brush to blow away dust on the ...internal parts. Corrosion may develop on the contacts, resulting in improper camera operation. (8) If the camera is suddenly brought into water, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Store the camera in a laboratory, cabinet, etc., where corrosive chemicals are present. (12) If the camera has not been used for...
If you drop the camera into a warm environment from a cold one, condensation (water droplets) may form on the lens, viewfinder eyepiece, mirror, focusing screen, etc. Never attempt to disassemble the camera. (6) Use only a blower brush to blow away dust on the ...internal parts. Corrosion may develop on the contacts, resulting in improper camera operation. (8) If the camera is suddenly brought into water, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Store the camera in a laboratory, cabinet, etc., where corrosive chemicals are present. (12) If the camera has not been used for...
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CF Cards (1) CF cards are precision appliances. Lens Electrical Contacts After detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens caps or put down the lens with the camera will not be sure to store the CF card in places prone to generate static charge or an electromagnetic field. Doing...places prone to having static charge. Contacts 11 Introduction Handling Cautions (2) Do not use a pair of metal tweezers to pick up to avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts. Do not subject the card to heat, do not leave any CF cards in hot, dusty, or humid places. Doing ...
CF Cards (1) CF cards are precision appliances. Lens Electrical Contacts After detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens caps or put down the lens with the camera will not be sure to store the CF card in places prone to generate static charge or an electromagnetic field. Doing...places prone to having static charge. Contacts 11 Introduction Handling Cautions (2) Do not use a pair of metal tweezers to pick up to avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts. Do not subject the card to heat, do not leave any CF cards in hot, dusty, or humid places. Doing ...
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... will start blinking. (→p.22) 2 Load the battery. Insert the battery into the battery compartment and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it snaps in place. (→p.26) 6 On the lens, set the focus mode switch to the battery charger with the power cord. Align the red dots on... the lens and camera and turn the release handle as shown by the arrow while pushing in parentheses. 1 Recharge the battery. Quick Start Guide For detailed instructions, ...
... will start blinking. (→p.22) 2 Load the battery. Insert the battery into the battery compartment and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it snaps in place. (→p.26) 6 On the lens, set the focus mode switch to the battery charger with the power cord. Align the red dots on... the lens and camera and turn the release handle as shown by the arrow while pushing in parentheses. 1 Recharge the battery. Quick Start Guide For detailed instructions, ...
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... (→26) Self-timer lamp (→100) Shutter button (→29) Strap mount (→36) Mirror (→104) White balance sensor Lens lock pin Lens release button (→26) Grip Depth-of-field preview button (→87,111) Vertical grip operation on/off switch (→31) 〈 〉 Vertical grip ... metering button (→31,109/78) Vertical grip Main Dial (→31,30) Vertical grip shutter button (→31,29) Strap mount (→36) 14 Lens mount Tripod socket Contacts (→11) Body number Body cap (→26) Nomenclature The reference page is in parentheses.
... (→26) Self-timer lamp (→100) Shutter button (→29) Strap mount (→36) Mirror (→104) White balance sensor Lens lock pin Lens release button (→26) Grip Depth-of-field preview button (→87,111) Vertical grip operation on/off switch (→31) 〈 〉 Vertical grip ... metering button (→31,109/78) Vertical grip Main Dial (→31,30) Vertical grip shutter button (→31,29) Strap mount (→36) 14 Lens mount Tripod socket Contacts (→11) Body number Body cap (→26) Nomenclature The reference page is in parentheses.
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... effect for operating your camera or taking pictures. : The Custom Function symbol indicates that the < > switch is used as the demonstration lens in parentheses (→p.00). • The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens is already set to < >. • In these Instructions • In the text, the < > icon indicates the main switch. See "Nomenclature...
... effect for operating your camera or taking pictures. : The Custom Function symbol indicates that the < > switch is used as the demonstration lens in parentheses (→p.00). • The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens is already set to < >. • In these Instructions • In the text, the < > icon indicates the main switch. See "Nomenclature...
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... shots will also reduce the number of shots. • At 0˚C, the number of 2 sec., and " + " image quality). It is based on Canon's testing conditions (w/EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, review turned on your shooting conditions. • Using the LCD monitor more frequently will reduce the number of shots. •• Pressing the...
... shots will also reduce the number of shots. • At 0˚C, the number of 2 sec., and " + " image quality). It is based on Canon's testing conditions (w/EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, review turned on your shooting conditions. • Using the LCD monitor more frequently will reduce the number of shots. •• Pressing the...
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... •• Be careful not to 1.3 times the lens focal length. EOS-1D's image size (28.7 x 19.1 mm) 35mm image size (36 x 24 mm) 26 Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens Lens mount index 1 •Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown ...by the arrow. • Turn the lens until the red dot is at the top, then detach the lens. • Since the EOS-1D's image size is...
... •• Be careful not to 1.3 times the lens focal length. EOS-1D's image size (28.7 x 19.1 mm) 35mm image size (36 x 24 mm) 26 Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens Lens mount index 1 •Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown ...by the arrow. • Turn the lens until the red dot is at the top, then detach the lens. • Since the EOS-1D's image size is...
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...), the viewfinder image will look through the viewfinder. •• To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in the viewfinder. 3 Reattach the eyecup. Hold the lens at the bottom with your left until the AF point or the center spot metering circle looks sharp in front of the other instead of... the eyecup, slide it upward to +1 dpt. 1 •Remove the eyecup. If the camera's dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a clear viewfinder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types) is -3 to remove. 1 2 •Turn the dioptric adjustment knob.
...), the viewfinder image will look through the viewfinder. •• To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in the viewfinder. 3 Reattach the eyecup. Hold the lens at the bottom with your left until the AF point or the center spot metering circle looks sharp in front of the other instead of... the eyecup, slide it upward to +1 dpt. 1 •Remove the eyecup. If the camera's dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a clear viewfinder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types) is -3 to remove. 1 2 •Turn the dioptric adjustment knob.
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... are provided: Auto, daylight, shade, overcast, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, custom, color temperature, and personal white balance (set , auto white balance is highly adaptive to the lens or use a white balance setting other than < >. 41 When the color temperature is high, there is more red. If it is under a lit tungsten light...
... are provided: Auto, daylight, shade, overcast, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, custom, color temperature, and personal white balance (set , auto white balance is highly adaptive to the lens or use a white balance setting other than < >. 41 When the color temperature is high, there is more red. If it is under a lit tungsten light...
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... balance auto bracketing sequence. (→p.135) • With C.Fn-09-1/3, you can prevent the white balance auto bracketing from being canceled when you change the lens, replace the CF card, or set the < > switch to < >. (→p.135) • With C.Fn-01-1, you take the bracketed shots. (→p.99) • If continuous...
... balance auto bracketing sequence. (→p.135) • With C.Fn-09-1/3, you can prevent the white balance auto bracketing from being canceled when you change the lens, replace the CF card, or set the < > switch to < >. (→p.135) • With C.Fn-01-1, you take the bracketed shots. (→p.99) • If continuous...
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While pressing the camera's < > button, turn the < > dial until the desired AF mode is an abbreviation for 'autofocus'. AF Mode Selection AF stands for Artificial Intelligence.) Select the AF mode that suits the subject. 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to < >. 2 •Set the AF mode. The camera has two AF modes: One-Shot AF for still subjects, and AI Servo AF for moving subjects. (AI is displayed on the LCD panel. Then release the < > button. One-Shot AF AI Servo AF 60
While pressing the camera's < > button, turn the < > dial until the desired AF mode is an abbreviation for 'autofocus'. AF Mode Selection AF stands for Artificial Intelligence.) Select the AF mode that suits the subject. 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to < >. 2 •Set the AF mode. The camera has two AF modes: One-Shot AF for still subjects, and AI Servo AF for moving subjects. (AI is displayed on the LCD panel. Then release the < > button. One-Shot AF AI Servo AF 60
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... subject For a fast-moving irregularly. • The expanded AF point activation area is not displayed in the viewfinder. • When focus is unpredictable. AF Mode Lens Focal Length Shorter than one point. AF Point Activation Area C.Fn-17 C.Fn-17 can be set the Custom Function, see "Setting a Custom Function" on...
... subject For a fast-moving irregularly. • The expanded AF point activation area is not displayed in the viewfinder. • When focus is unpredictable. AF Mode Lens Focal Length Shorter than one point. AF Point Activation Area C.Fn-17 C.Fn-17 can be set the Custom Function, see "Setting a Custom Function" on...
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...verticalline sensitivity is three times higher than the horizontal-line sensitivity. (2) With the following L-series lenses whose maximum aperture is brighter than f/4 by lens only or with a large maximum aperture enable certain AF points to both vertical and horizontal lines. EF 28-80mm f/2.8-4L USM EF 300mm f/...2x or EF 2x II: EF 135mm f/2L USM EF 200mm f/1.8L USM 71 Using Autofocus (AF) AF Sensitivity and the Lens' Maximum Aperture The EOS-1D's AF points are all horizontal-line sensitive. The remaining 44 focusing points will only be cross-type sensors sensitive to work as...
...verticalline sensitivity is three times higher than the horizontal-line sensitivity. (2) With the following L-series lenses whose maximum aperture is brighter than f/4 by lens only or with a large maximum aperture enable certain AF points to both vertical and horizontal lines. EF 28-80mm f/2.8-4L USM EF 300mm f/...2x or EF 2x II: EF 135mm f/2L USM EF 200mm f/1.8L USM 71 Using Autofocus (AF) AF Sensitivity and the Lens' Maximum Aperture The EOS-1D's AF points are all horizontal-line sensitive. The remaining 44 focusing points will only be cross-type sensors sensitive to work as...
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... the center AF point to work as a cross-type sensor. The other AF points because they may cause a focusing error. 72 AF Sensitivity and the Lens' Maximum Aperture (3) With the following Extenders and L-series lenses whose maximum aperture is pressed, the display shown on the top LCD panel. The EF 70...-200mm f/2.8L USM lens (without IS) used together with the other AF points cannot be used for AF. • With Extender EF 1.4x or EF 1.4x II: EF 400mm...
... the center AF point to work as a cross-type sensor. The other AF points because they may cause a focusing error. 72 AF Sensitivity and the Lens' Maximum Aperture (3) With the following Extenders and L-series lenses whose maximum aperture is pressed, the display shown on the top LCD panel. The EF 70...-200mm f/2.8L USM lens (without IS) used together with the other AF points cannot be used for AF. • With Extender EF 1.4x or EF 1.4x II: EF 400mm...
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... be achieved with the AF-assist light of the following : (a) Low-contrast subjects (blue sky, solid-color walls, etc.). (b) Subjects in a cage, etc.). Set the lens focus mode switch to < > (or < > on older lenses) and focus manually. (→p.26) If focus cannot be able to achieve focus. 3 73 In such cases...
... be achieved with the AF-assist light of the following : (a) Low-contrast subjects (blue sky, solid-color walls, etc.). (b) Subjects in a cage, etc.). Set the lens focus mode switch to < > (or < > on older lenses) and focus manually. (→p.26) If focus cannot be able to achieve focus. 3 73 In such cases...
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... mode switch to < > (or < > on older lenses). • The AF mode indicator on the LCD panel turns off. 2 Focus by turning the lens focusing ring until the subject is enabled. (→p.134) 74 For USM lenses with an electronic focusing ring (such as the EF 200mm f/1.8L USM), ... will flash and the focus confirmation light will light. • With USM (Ultrasonic Motor) lenses (except those not having a distance scale), you can require the lens focus mode switch to be set to fine focus after focus is achieved in the viewfinder. • Select the desired AF point and press the...
... mode switch to < > (or < > on older lenses). • The AF mode indicator on the LCD panel turns off. 2 Focus by turning the lens focusing ring until the subject is enabled. (→p.134) 74 For USM lenses with an electronic focusing ring (such as the EF 200mm f/1.8L USM), ... will flash and the focus confirmation light will light. • With USM (Ultrasonic Motor) lenses (except those not having a distance scale), you can require the lens focus mode switch to be set to fine focus after focus is achieved in the viewfinder. • Select the desired AF point and press the...
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... is called safety shift. • C.Fn-06 enables the shutter speed to set a faster shutter speed until the aperture display stops blinking. • If the lens' minimum aperture (highest f/number like f/1.4) blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the < > dial to be obtained with any aperture set in full-stop or 1/2-stop increments...
... is called safety shift. • C.Fn-06 enables the shutter speed to set a faster shutter speed until the aperture display stops blinking. • If the lens' minimum aperture (highest f/number like f/1.4) blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the < > dial to be obtained with any aperture set in full-stop or 1/2-stop increments...