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Be sure to read these Instructions before using your camera for

the first time. Keep this booklet handy for easy reference. English Edition

INSTRUCTIONS

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Equipment Check ListBe sure all the following equipment and accessories have been include

anything is missing, contact your dealer.

¢ EOS-1D camera body (with body cap, battery compartment cover,

battery for the date and time)

¢ Eyecup Ec-II

¢ Ni-MH Pack NP-E3 (with protective cover)

¢ Ni-MH Charger NC-E2

¢ DC Coupler Kit DCK-E1

¢ Neck Strap L4

¢ Hand Strap E1

¢ Interface Cable IFC-200D6

¢ EOS Digital Solution Disk

¢ Adobe Photoshop LE Disk

¢ EOS-1D Instructions (which you are reading now)

This describes how to use the camera.

¢ Ni-MH Pack NP-E3 Instructions

¢ Ni-MH Charger NC-E2 Instructions

¢ DC Coupler Kit DCK-E1 Instructions

¢ EOS-1D Software Instructions

Explains how to install and use the driver software which enables yo

from the camera to a personal computer, edit RAW images, set ima

eters, and customize camera functions.

¢ Warranty card

¢ Quick Operation Guide


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Equipment Check List ....................................... 3

Handling Cautions ........................................... 10

Quick Start Guide............................................ 12

Nomenclature .................................................. 14

Conventions Used in these Instructions .......... 20

Recharging the Battery ................................... 22

Installing and Removing the Battery ............... 23

Installing 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

Main Switch .................................................. 29 Shutter Button .............................................. 29

Using the Electronic Dials ............................ 30

Vertical Shooting .......................................... 31

Menu Operations ................................. 32

Basic Menu Navigation ................................ 32

Detailed Menu Navigation ............................ 32

About the LCD Monitor ................................. 34 Reverting to the Default Settings ................. 34

Dioptric Adjustment ......................................... 35

Holding the Camera ........................................ 35

Attaching the Neck Strap and Hand Strap ...... 36

Selecting the Col

Setting the ISO Speed ..

Selecting the Proc

About Processing Para

Reviewing Image

Image Review ............

Changing the Review T

Creating and Selectin

Creating a Folder with

Selecting a Folder .....

File Numbering M

Auto Reset ................

Continuous Numbering

Manual Reset ............

Creating a Folder with a

AF Mode Selection .......

One-Shot AF for Still S

Focusing an Off-Cente

AI Servo AF for Moving

Area AF Ellipse and AF

AF Point Selection....

Basic Procedure for A

Automatic Selection ..

Manual Selection ......

AF Point Registration an

Registering an AF Poin

Switching to the Regist

AF Point Activation Area

AF Sensitivity and the Lens

When Autofocus Fails (M

Manual Focusing.......

1 Before You Start .......................... 21

Contents

Introduction

3 Using Autofocus

4 Metering Modes

MENU

MENU

MENU

MENU

MENU


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Exposure Compensation with the < > Dial .. 92

Exposure Compensation with the < > But ton and < > Dial ........ 93

Auto Exposure Bracketing ......................... 94

AEB with the Shutter Speed or Aperture ...... 94

AEB with the ISO Speed .............................. 95

Canceling AEB ............................................. 96

AE Lock ...................................................... 98

Drive Mode Selection ...................................... 99

Self-timer Operation .................................. 100

Using the Eyepiece Shutter .......................... 101

Bulb Exposures ............................................. 102

LCD Panel Illumination ................................. 103

Mirror Lockup ................................................ 104

Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX..... 106

E-TTL Autoflash ......................................... 107

E-TTL Autoflash in Other Shooting Modes .. 107

High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) ................. 108

FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing).............. 108

FE Lock ............................................... 109

Flash Exposure Compensation .............. 110

Modeling Flash............................................ 111

Wireless, Multi-Speedlite System ............... 111

Metered Manual Flash Photography ........... 112

About TTL and A-TTL Autoflash Speedlites ....113

Using Non-Canon Flash Units ....................... 114

Playback Images............................................ 116

Automatic Playback After Continuous Shooting .... 117

Image with Shooting Information ............... 118

About the Histogram .................................. 118

Highlight Alert ................................ 118

7 Playback Images ....................... 115

8 Menu Setting

9 Maintenance

10Reference.....

6 Flash Photography.................... 105

MENU

MENU

MENU

MENU

MENU

MENU

MENU

MENU

MENU

MENU

MENU

MENU

Menu Setting

Setting a Cus

Custom Func

Clearing All C

Registering Cu

Registering C

Using a Cu

Personal Functions

Clearing and Re

Clearing All P

Setting the Da

Replacing the Back-

Cleaning the

Basic Terminology ..

Exposure Warning L

Program Line .........

Shutter Speed and AError Codes ............

Message ................

Troubleshooting Gui

Changing the Focus

Major Accessories (o

System Map ...........

Major SpecificationsIndex ......................


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EOS-1DThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subje

two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

must accept any interference received, including interference that may c

operation.

Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limi

digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a retion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio freque

not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may ca

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guaran

ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment do

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determi

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

one or more of the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for h

The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be

equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subject B of Part 15

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless oth

the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you coul

stop operation of the equipment.

Canon U.S.A. Inc.

One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.

Tel No. (516)328-5600

The Mark is a directive conformity mark of the European

This mark indicates that the product complies with Australia’s


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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS• Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and uprecautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is op

• The safety precautions noted as follows are intended to instruct y

correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent inju

yourself, other persons and equipment.

• The term “equipment” refers primarily to the camera and its power

WARNINGS

• Do not aim the camera or detached lens only directly into the sun

sources that could injure your eyesight.

• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Acci

camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury. In add

neck strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.• Be particularly careful to keep the lithium battery CR2025 used in

reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child

• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment.

alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal insp

repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel autho

distributor or Canon Customer Support.

• To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch inte

equipment that become exposed as a result of damage. Please ta

to consult your camera distributor or Canon Customer Support im

• Stop operating the equipment immediately if it should emit smoke

Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Set the came

OFF position and remove the camera battery or unplug the power

outlet immediately. Please consult your camera distributor or the cSupport.

• Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is dam

may result in fire or electrical shock. Set the camera’s main switch

and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord immedia

your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support


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• Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with

to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the plug. Pulling the cord may damage or expose the wire and short-

electrical shocks.

• Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipmen

overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or othe

the recommended power accessories.

• Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment mayleaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. Use on

batteries and accessories.

• Use only Ni-MH Charger NC-E2 to charge the NP-E3. Use of charge

recommended may result in overheating, distortion, fire or electrical s

• Do not place the batteries near heat or in water. Such exposure may

batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical s

serious injury.

• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter, or apply heat to the batteries. T

of injury due to an explosion. Immediately flush with water any area o

the eyes and mouth, or clothing, that comes into contact with the inne

battery. If the eyes or mouth contact these substances, immediately f

seek medical assistance.

• Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that cou

casings. This could lead to leakage and injury.

• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metal, such as key hold

to overheating, burns and other injuries. Use the supplied protective c

store the battery.

• Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other in

direct contact with other objects. Contact with the metallic componen

in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. Discard batteries ifacilities if available in your area.

• Disconnect Ni-MH Charger NC-E2 from electrical outlet after recharg

camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards.

• The camera terminal of the DC Coupler Kit DCK-E1 is designed for e


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CAUTIONS• Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to

temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exp

sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or exp

burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deform

Ensure that there is good ventilation when using Ni-MH Charger N

• Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in th

fire, electrical shock or other damage.

• Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts o

to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by t

PREVENTING MALFUNCTIONS

Avoid Strong Electromagnetic Fields

Never place the camera near electric motors or other equipment gelectromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong electromagnetic fields

or corrupt image data.

Avoid Condensation

Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures

tion (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces.

placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and let

temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.

If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera

Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation. Co

damage the equipment. Remove the CF card and battery or DC C

nected) from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates co

resuming use.

Extended StorageWhen not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove

lithium battery CR2025) and store the equipment in a safe place.

extended periods with a battery installed will run down the battery

camera.


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Handling Cautions

Camera Care(1) The camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to p

(2) This camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you

into water, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Wip

droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air,

wrung damp cloth.

(3) Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field

or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving the camera near anythin

radio waves such as a large antenna. Strong magnetic fields and radcamera misoperation or destroy image data.

(4) Do not leave the camera in places of excessive heat such as in a ca

heat can cause the camera to malfunction.

(5) The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to d

camera.

(6) Use only a blower brush to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder ey

focusing screen, etc. Do not use any organic solvents to clean the caFor stubborn dirt, consult your nearest Canon Service Center.

(7) Do not touch the electrical contacts with your fingers.

Corrosion may develop on the contacts, resulting in improper camera

(8) If the camera is suddenly brought into a warm environment from a co

(water droplets) may form on the camera and internal parts. To avoid

camera in a vinyl bag and let it adjust gradually to the warmer tempe

(9) If condensation develops on the camera, do not use the camera. Rem

and battery and wait until the condensation evaporates.(10) If the camera is not to be used for an extended period, remove the ba

camera in a well-ventilated, cool, dry place. During the storage period

a few times once in a while.

(11) Avoid storing the camera in a laboratory, cabinet, etc., where corrosiv

present.

(12) If the camera has not been used for an extended period or if the cam

an important event, check the operation of all the camera controls or nearest Canon Service Center.

LCD Monitor and LCD Panels(1) The color LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision tech

be a few dead pixels where a black red or green pixel is always disp


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(2) Do not use a pair of metal tweezers to pick up the lithium battery.

circuit the battery.(3) Never disassemble or recharge the lithium battery.

CF Cards(1) CF cards are precision appliances. Do not subject the card to phy

Doing so may destroy the data it contains.

(2) Do not store or use a CF card near anything having a strong mag

magnet or in places prone to having static charge. Doing so may d(3) To prevent deformation due to heat, do not leave any CF cards in

heat source.

(4) Do not spill any liquids on the CF card.

(5) To protect the data, be sure to store the CF card in the dedicated

(6) A CF card incompatible with the camera will not be able to record

Be sure to use only compatible CF cards.

(7) Do not bend or exert any excessive force or physical shock on the(8) Do not store CF cards in hot, dusty, or humid places. Also avoid p

static charge or an electromagnetic field.

Lens Electrical ContactsAfter detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens caps or put

down the lens with the rear end up to avoid scratching the lens

surface and electrical contacts.


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Quick Start Guide

On the lens

focus mod

< >.

(→p.26)

Attach a lens.

Align the red dots on the lens

and camera and turn the lens as

shown by the arrow until it snapsin place. (→p.26)

Load the bInsert the battecompartment arelease handlearrow while pu

battery. (→p.2

Recharge the battery.Connect the battery to the battery chargerwith the power cord.The CHARGE lamp remains lit while thebattery is recharged. When the battery isfully recharged (taking about 2 hours), theCHARGE lamp will start blinking. (→p.22)

1 2

5 6

For detailed instructions, see the reference page indicated in parentheses


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• To review previouback Images” on

Set the c

default s

(→34)

Press the <buttons sim

Turn the < > main

switch to < >.

(→p.29)

Insert a C

After inserti

the cover. (→

Open the CF card slot

cover.Flip up the cover handle and turn

it as shown by the arrow to open

the cover. (→

p.27)

3 4

7 8


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NomenclatureThe reference page is in parentheses.

Lens mount index (26) Mirror (104

White bala

Lens

Le(

Contacts

Self-timer lamp (100)

Shutter button (29)

Strap mount(36)

Grip

Depth-of-fieldpreview button(87,111)

Vertical gripti / ff

Body number


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Hot shoe

M

Focal plane mark

Strap mount(36)

〈 〉 Metering modeselection / Flash exposurecompensation button(76,110)

〈 〉 Shooting modeselection button (82)

〈 〉 AF modeselection button (60)

〈 〉 Drive modeselection button (99)

〈 〉 ISO speedset button (49)

〈 〉 AEB set button(94)

〈 〉 PC terminal

(114)

〈 〉 Remote controlterminal(N3 type)

〈 〉 LCD pbutton (1

〈 〉 EApertu

〈 〉 FE button (

Flash-sync contacts


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Nomenclature

LCD monitor (32,34

Eyecup (3

CF

CF car

knob (

Recording mi

White balance brac

〈 〉 Protect /

Sound recording button(119/121)

Rear LCD panel (18)

〈 〉 Menubutton (33)

〈 〉 Select

button (33)

〈 〉 Digital terminal

〈 〉 Display button(54,116)

〈 〉 Erase button(122)


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Top LCD Panel

ISO

Aperture ( - )

DEP point number ( , )

AEB amount ( - )

AF point selection mode

( , , )

Shooting mode: Program AE

: Manual exposure

: Shutter-priority AE

: Depth-of-field AE

: Aperture-priority AE

Metering modes

Evaluative meteringPartial metering

Spot metering

Center-weighted

average metering

Battery level

Shutter speed ( -

Bulb ( )

Bulb exposure time (mi

Depth-of-field AE (

AF point selection mod

FE lock ( )

Busy ( )Error ( )

Shots

ISO s

(

Self-t

( - )Bulb

(Hou

Error

Drive mode

Single-f

High sp


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Nomenclature

Rear LCD Panel

LCD monitor display format

Single-image display with information

Single image display

Four-image index display

Nine-image index display

Folder mode

(Folder selection/creation)

White balance bracketing level

Selection

mark

Recording image quality

Large/Fine

Large/Normal

Small/Fine

Raw

Folder number ( - ) File numb

Color tem

( -

Personal

White balan

Auto

Daylig

Shade

Cloudy

Tungst

FluoreFlash

Manua

Color t


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Viewfinder Information

Area AF ellipse

AF point

Focus con

Center spot metering circle

Laser matte screen

Shots remaining

ISO speed( - , ,

Self-timer countd

ISO

Standard

Exposure

: Full

: 1/3 s

Overexp

Fl h

Manual exposure

AE lock

AEB in progress Multi-spot metering

Flash-ready

Improper FE lock warning

High-speed sync (FP flash)

CF card full warning ( )

CF card error warning ( )

Shutter speed ( - )

Bulb ( )


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Recharging the BatteryFirst, recharge the battery.

• For details on the battery, refer to the instructions for the Ni-MH Pack N• For details on how to recharge and discharge the battery, refer to the inNi-MH Charger NC-E2.

Connect the power cord.

• Connect the power cord to the

• Connect the power plug to an As The lamp will light.1

Detach the protective cov

• Attach the cover to the battery and retain it.• Whenever the battery is out of

to attach the protective cover to

circuit.

2

Connect the battery.• Connect the charging plug to th

terminal.

• The charging plug can be connterminal A or B.

3

Battery recharging startss When the battery is connected

automatically and the <s When the battery is completely

4


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Installing and Removing the B

Installing the BatteryDetach the battery com

• Grasp both sides of the cap• The battery’s protective cov

the battery compartment ca

cover in a safe place.

1

Insert the battery.

• Insert the battery and while release handle as shown by

2

Checking the Battery Level

After replacing the battery or before using the camera, check the batte

Turn the < > switch ts When the < > switch is tu

If the battery’s rubber lining (for water resistance) is not clean,

use a moist cotton swab to wipe it clean.

Rubber lining


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Installing and Removing the Battery

Battery Life

Temperature

At 20˚C / 68˚F

At 0˚C / 32˚F

Number of Shots

Approx. 500

Approx. 350

• The table shows the number of shots that can be taken with a fully-charspecified temperature. It is based on Canon’s testing conditions (w/EF 5

lens, review turned on, reviewing time of 2 sec., and “ + ” image

• The actual number of shots will vary depending on your shooti• Using the LCD monitor more frequently will reduce the numbe• Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period or a

autofocus without taking a picture will also reduce the number

• At 0˚C, the number of shots may actually be less than indicatedtable.

Removing the Battery

Flip up and turn the battehandle as shown by the a1

Press the battery release

pull out the battery.2


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Using an AC OutletWith the DC Coupler Kit, you can connect the camera to an AC outlet t

you do not have to worry about exhausting the battery.

Insert the DC Coupler.

• Insert the coupler and whilerelease handle as shown by

1

Connect the AC adapte

terminal.2

Connect the power cor

• Connect the power cord to t

• Connect the power cord's pl• After you finish using the caswitch to < > and remove

outlet.

3


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Mounting and Detaching a Le

Mounting a LensRemove the caps.

• Remove the rear lens cap and turning them as shown by the a

1Attach the lens.

•Align the red dots on the lens a

the lens as shown by the arrowplace.

2Lens mount index

On the lens, set the focus

to < >.

• If the focus mode switch is set older lenses), autofocus will no

3

Remove the front lens ca

4

Detaching the LensWhile pressing the lens r

turn the lens as shown by

• Turn the lens until the red dot is


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Installing and Removing the CFThe pictures you take are recorded on the CF card. The camera is com

Type II CompactFlash (CF) cards having a capacity of 16 MB or more.images in the Large/Fine or higher quality mode, a 64 MB or larger cap

recommended.

Open the CF card slot • Flip up and turn the cover re

by the arrow.1

Insert the CF card.

• Make sure the arrow < > icard and push the card all th

s The CF card eject button wi

2

Close the cover.

• Push in the cover until the creturns to its original positio

• When the < > switch is sepanel and viewfinder will sh

remaining shots. The rear L

display the file number.

3

< > arrow

CF card eject button

Label side

Installing a CF Card

Installing and Removing the CF Card


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Installing and Removing the CF Card

C.Fn-08, instead of displaying the number of remaining shots, yo

ISO speed. And instead of displaying the file number, you can dis

remaining shots.(→p.135)

•The number of remaining shots depends on how much capacit

CF card and the ISO speed setting.

• The file number is displayed in accordance with the file numbeset. (→p.56) If auto reset has been set, the highest file numbe

folder will be displayed. If continuous numbering has been set,

the last captured image will be displayed.

Before opening the CF ca

• Set the < > switch to < >.• Make sure “ ” is not display

panel.

• Make sure the access lamp is ocover.

1

Removing the CF Card

Press the CF card eject bup the CF card, then take

• Close the cover.2

Access lamp

• While the access lamp is blinking (“ ” or “ ” is dviewfinder and on the top LCD panel), do not shake or hit

remove battery, or open the CF card slot cover. Such actio


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Basic Operation


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Basic Operation

Using the Electronic DialsOperating the < > DialThe < > dial is used to set various settings for taking pictures.

There are three ways to operate this dial:

While pressing a button,

< > dial until the desire

appears on the top LCD p

When the button is released, the

takes effect and the camera can b

pictures.

• In this way, you can set the shomode, metering mode, drive mo

AEB amount.

(1)

After pressing and releas

you turn the < > dial.

When you press a button, its func

sec. During this time, you can turn

set the desired setting. After the twhen you press the shutter button

camera can be used to take pictu

• In this way, you can set select tthe < > button and set the ex

tion amount.

(2)

Just turn the < > dial.

While referring to the top LCD pan

< > dial to set the desired setti

• In this way, you can set the shut

(3)


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Operating the < > Dial

The < > dial is used for AF point selection, menu operations on the Lsettings. This < > dial works only when the < > switch is set to <

There are three ways to use the < > dial:

While pressing a butto

< > dial.

• In this way, you can set the sation amount or select andsettings. When you let go of

setting takes effect.

• In this way, you can set the images on the LCD monitor.

(1)

After pressing and rele

you turn the < > dial.

When you press a button, its f

seconds. During this time, you

to set the desired setting. Afte

when you press the shutter bu

camera can be used to take pi• In this way, you can select thexposure compensation am

(2)

Just turn the < > dial

While turning the < > dial, lo

viewfinder or on the top LCD p

• In this way, you can set the

(3)

M O i


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Menu OperationsBy setting various options with the on-screen menus, you can record an im

in both the RAW and JPEG formats, set the date and time, set Custom Fulooking at the LCD monitor, you use the < > button, < > button,

explained below.

For details on the various menu settings, see “Menu Settings” on page 127

Basic Menu Navigation

Press the < > buttonto display the menu.

Hold down < > and

turn the < > dial to selecta menu tag ( ).

1

2

Hold down < >and turn the < > dialto select a menu item.After selecting themenu item let go of the

3

Hoandto sWhset

gobuttheimmTo the

4

Menu tag name

Wh thi MENU i i di l d

Recording menu

Playback menu

Set-up menu

Custom / Personal

Functions menu

< > button

< > button

LCD monitor


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Select a menu tag ( ).

• Hold down the < > button and turn the < > dial to selecthe button.2

s s

Select a menu item.

• Hold down the < > button and turn the < > dial to selecgo of the button.

3

s s

Select the menu setting.• Hold down the < > button and turn the < > dial to selec

then let go of the button. The setting will take effect imme 4

s s

Press the < > button to exit the menu.

5

Menu Operations


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About the LCD Monitor

The color LCD monitor on the bac

enables you to review and select

and set various menu settings.

• With the LCD monitor, you can even while the < > switch is

•The LCD monitor cannot be us

take pictures.

You can change the brightness of the LCD monitor. (→p.130)

Reverting to the Default Settings

To revert to the camera’s

tings, press the < >

< > button simultaneou

s The camera’s default settings a

Shooting Settings

Shooting mode

AF mode

Metering mode

Drive mode

AF point selection

Exposure compensation

Fl h

< > Program AE

One-Shot AF

Evaluative

Single frame

Automatic

0 (Zero)

Image Record

Image quality

White balance

White balancebracketing C

Image processingparameters

S

Color Matrix 1

Di t i Adj t t


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Dioptric Adjustment

If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a clear

using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types) is recommended

By adjusting the diopter to suit your eyesight (with or without eyeglasse

image will look clearer. The camera’s adjustable dioptric range is –3 to

Remove the eyecup.

• While grasping both sides oupward to remove.

1

Turn the dioptric adjus

• Turn the knob to the right orthe center spot metering circ

viewfinder.

2

Reattach the eyecup.

3

Holding the CameraTo obtain sharp pictures, hold the camera still to minimize camera sha

Attaching the Neck Strap and Hand S


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Attaching the Neck Strap and Hand SAttaching the Hand Strap

1 4

2 5

3 6Attaching the


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2This chapter explains the specific settings for shooting w

camera: Image-recording quality, white balance, ISO spe

image-processing parameters. You will also learn how to and organize the recorded images.

Settings for Imag

Image Recording QualMENU


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Image-Recording QualFour image-recording quality settings are provided. Images recorded in th

< > mode do not require processing afterward. However, an image rec

mode will require processing with a personal computer.

MENU

Select the image-recordin

• While pressing the < > bdial to select the desired image

Then let go of the < > bu

•If you select the < >, < >

format, the < > icon will be d

viewfinder’s lower right corner.

Large/Fine

Records a high-resolution image with low-compression JPE

compresses a 4.06 megapixel image into a file size of appr

Due to the large file size, fewer images can be recorded on

Large/Normal

Records a high-resolution image with high-compression JP

compresses a 4.06 megapixel image into a file size of appr

Thanks to a smaller file size than Large/Fine, more images

the CF card.

Small/FineRecords a low-resolution image with low-compression JPE

downsampling the 4.06 megapixel image to approximately

is compressed to approximately 600 KB. Thanks to the sma

more images can be recorded on the CF card.


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Simultaneous Capture in RAW and JPEMENU


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Simultaneous Capture in RAW and JPEMENU

In the < > image-recording quality mode, you can capture the an imag

and JPEG formats simultaneously. This is convenient when you want both

versions of the same image. The RAW image can undergo optimal proces

JPEG image enables you to use the image as is without any processing.

Select RAW on the rear L

• While pressing the < > bdial to select < > displayed

panel. Then let go of the <

1

On the LCD monitor men

“RAW+JPEG rec.”

• Press the < > button.• While pressing the < > bu

dial to select < >.

•While pressing the < > bu

dial to select “RAW+JPEG rec.

< > button.

2

Select the JPEG image q

• While pressing the < > budial to select the desired JPEGlet go of the < > button.

s The menu will reappear.

• When you take a picture, it will the RAW and JPEG formats sim

3

Selecting the White Ba


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Selecting the White BaThe following white balance settings are provided: Auto, daylight, shad

fluorescent, flash, custom, color temperature, and personal white balan

bundled driver software,→p.45).

Select the white balanc

• While pressing the < > buto select the desired white b

go of the < > button.

1

About White Balance

The three R (red), G (green), and B (blue) primary colors exist in varyin

source depending on its color temperature. When the color temperatur

blue. And when the color temperature is low, there is more red. As the

increases from low to high, the color cast changes in the following seq

Auto Daylight

Personal white balance settings (→p.45)Not displayed if not registered in the camera.

Shade Cloudy Tun

Color Temperature Cu

White Balance Settings


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White Balance SettingsIcon Application Color

The camera sets the white balance automatically. Ap

For sunny daylight outdoors.

For shaded areas outdoors.

For cloudy or hazy days and during sunsets.

For tungsten (light bulb) light.

For fluorescent light.

When flash is used.

First you photograph a white object to be used as thestandard for the white balance setting. By using the whitebalance data from this image, you can set the optimumwhite balance. (→p.43)

App

You can manually set white balance for 2000-12000 K (in100 K increments). (→p.45)

App

You can set and register up to three personal white balancesettings with the driver software (provided) (→p 45)

Custom White BalancMENU


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Custom White BalancMENU

With custom white balance, you photograph a white object that will ser

the white balance. By selecting this image, you import its white balance

balance setting.

In the < > Program AE

photograph a white ob

• Make sure the white subjectspot metering circle.

• Shoot the white subject withCorrect white balance might

subject is over- or under-exp

1

On the LCD monitor m

tom WB.”• Press the < > button.• While pressing the < >

dial to select < >.

• While pressing the < >dial to select “Custom WB.”

button.

s An index of nine images wil

2

Select an image.

• While pressing the < >dial to select an image. The

button.

3

Center spot metering circle

Custom White Balance / Setting the Color TemperatureMENU MENU


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Select the custom white b

• While pressing the < > buttoto select < >. Then let go of ths The custom white balance will b5

• For the standard white object, a sheet of plain, white paper is r• You can store on the CF card the images of the standard white

graphed under various lighting. Then while shooting, you can simages with the “Custom WB” menu command to easily set the

best suited for the current lighting condition.

Setting the Color TemperMENUYou can set the white balance color temperature from 2800 K to 10000 K (in

On the menu, select “Col

•Press the < > button.

• While pressing the < > budial to select < >.• While pressing the < > bu

dial to select “Color temp.” The< > button.

1

Setting the Color Temperature / Selecting MENUMENU


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Select the color tempe

• While pressing the < > buto select < >. Then let gos The color temperature will ta3

Select a registerd pers

ance setting.

• While pressing the < > buto select “ ” “ ” or “

You can set your own white balance with the driver software provided w

thereby obtain a more accurate white balance in the image. It is ideal w

many pictures under the same lighting conditions such as in a photo st

the “EOS-1D Software Instructions.”

• Use < > to set the color temperature of natural light. If <color temperature of artificial light, correct white balance mi

• For < >, if you want to use the reading taken with a colortake test shots and adjust the setting to compensate for thethe color temperature meter’s reading and the camera’s col

reading.

Selecting Personal White B

White Balance Auto Bracke


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You can bracket the white balance of three consecutive shots automatical

in full-stop increments. For each shot, the camera changes the color temp

vis-à-vis the current white balance setting. One stop is equivalent to 5 mire

color conversion filter. The three-shot bracketing sequence starts with the

temperature followed by minus (reddish) and plus (bluish) bracketing. The

(→p.99) is used during the bracketing sequence.

Press the < > and <

simultaneously.s The rear LCD panel will display1

Set the bracketing amoun

• Let go of the < > button oturn the < > dial.

s The rear LCD panel will display

amount, and the icon for the cu

setting will blink.

• After selecting the desired bracgo of the < > button and <

s While white balance bracketing

for the current white balance se

rear LCD panel.

2

Standard amount

+/–1 stop

White B


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Take the pictures.

s The three shots will be bracsequence: standard, minus

(bluish) bracketing. The brac

next bracketed shot will also

panel.

• The current drive mode is ubracketed shots. (→p.99)

•If continuous shooting is use

shutter button fully will captu

shots continuously and then

• If the self-timer is also set, awill be taken continuously af

of 2 sec. or 10 sec. elapses

3

Indicator for the standard shot

Indicator for the minus shot(reddish)

Indicator for the plus shot (bluish)

Canceling White Balance Auto Bracketin

• Follow steps 1 and 2 aboveamount to < >. Then

and < > buttons.

•White balance auto bracketi

automatically after any of th

CF card is replaced, the bat

exposure is set, the flash is

button is pressed, or the <

< >.

• White balance auto bracketing cannot be used together witsures, or auto exposure bracketing (AEB).

• If C.Fn-12-1 (mirror lockup) is used during white balance aubracketed shots will not be taken continuously even if the d

Selecting the Color MaMENU


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1Sets a natural-looking hue and chroma. Effective for bringing out colortone.

2 Sets a hue and chroma suitable for portraits. Effective for renderi

3Sets a hue and chroma similar to high-chroma slide film. Effective

clear.

The image corresponding to Adobe RGB color space is created. conversion to Adobe RGB or fine-tuning of chroma, because the

i h id th th t d d RGB tti

gThe color matrix enables you to select the preferred hue, chroma, and colo

reproducible colors). These are equivalent to color film characteristics.

The camera provides five color matrixes to suit the required application.

On the menu, select “Colo


dial to select < >.

• While pressing the < > budial to select “Color matrix.” The< > button.

1

Select the color matrix.

• While pressing the < > buttdial to select the desired color mThen let go of the < > butto

each setting is provided in the ta

s After you set the color matrix, t

reappear.

• To exit the menu and turn off thpress the < > button.

2

Setting No. Description

Setting the ISO Speed


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g pThe ISO speed is a numeric indication of the sensitivity to light. (→p.15

A higher ISO speed number indicates a higher sensitivity to light. There

is suited for moving subjects or taking pictures in low-light conditions. H

contain more noise to make it look coarse or grainy. On the other hand

make the image look finer, but it is not suited for freezing motion or sho

The camera can be set to any of the following ISO speeds: ISO 200, 25

800, 1000, 1250, or 1600. The ISO speed is initially set to 200.

Hold down the < > antons simultaneously.s The < > icon and current

displayed on the top LCD pa

1

While still pressing the

the < > dial to select

speed displayed.

2

Let go of the buttons.

s The new ISO speed will be

3

Selecting the Processing PaMENU


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The image you capture can be processed automatically by the camera acc

parameters you specify with the driver software. You can set and register u

processing parameters. (For details, see the separate “EOS-1D Software

The procedure below describes how you can select one of the processing

used by the camera.

If you have not register any processing parameters, you will only be a

“Standard” for the parameter setting.

On the menu, select “Par• Press the < > button.• While pressing the < > bu

dial to select < >.

• While pressing the < > budial to select “Parameters.” The

button.

1

Select the desired set of

parameters.

• While pressing the < > budial to select the desired set of

eters. Then let go of the <

s The main menu will reappear.


2

Sample processing parameter screens.


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Reviewing ImagesMENU


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Image Review

The image can be displayed on the LCD monitor immediately after you ta

can set one of three image review options: “On” to display the image, “On

both the image and shooting information, and “Off” to not display the imag

is “On.”

On the menu, select “Rev• Press the < > button.• While pressing the < > bu

dial to select < >.

• While pressing the < > budial to select “Review.” Then let

button.

1

Set the desired Review se

• While pressing the < > budial to select the desired setting

< > button.s The menu will reappear.


2

Take a picture.s The picture will be displayed on3

Review “On” setting Review “On (Info)” se


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Changing the Review Time

You can change the number of seconds the image is displayed on the

captured.

On the menu, select “R

• Press the < > button.• While pressing the < >dial to select < >.• While pressing the < >

dial to select “Review time.”

< > button.

1

Set the desired Review

• While pressing the < >dial to select the desired rev

the < > button.


• To exit the menu and turn ofpress the < > button.

2

Creating and Selecting a Fo


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You can create up to 900 folders to organize your images according to sho

subjects. You can select any folder to store the images captured with the c

can be numbered from 100 to 999.

Creating a Folder with the Camera

Set the folder mode.

• While pressing the < > budial to select < > on the rear s The LCD monitor will switch to 1

Display the “Create folde

• While pressing the < > budial to select “Create folder.” Th

< > button.s The “Create folder” screen will

2

Image display formats

Folder mode

Selection mark

Folder name

Creatin


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Create a new folder.

• While pressing the < >dial to select “OK.” Then let button.

s A new folder will be created

• To exit the folder mode and monitor, press the < >

3

A folder cannot be created beyond number 999.

Selecting a Folder

You can select the folder where subsequent images are to be stored. Y

folder to erase all the images it contains. (→p.123)

Set the folder mode.

• Follow step 1 in “Creating aCamera” on the previous pa

1Select a folder.

• While pressing the < >dial to select a folder. Then

button.s The folder will be selected.

• To exit the folder mode and monitor, press the < >

2

File Numbering MethodMENU


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The pictures you take are automatically assigned a file number from 0001

are saved in the folder you selected. Auto reset and continuous numbering

file numbering methods that you can use. The initial setting is continuous n

On the menu, select “File


dial to select < >.• While pressing the < > budial to select “File numbering.”

< > button.

1

Select the desired numbe

• While pressing the < > budial to select the desired numbgo of the < > button.



2

Auto Reset

This resets the file numbering to XXX-0001 whenever you use a new folde

you capture or whenever you replace the CF card with a new one. Thus, t

folder will start from file number 0001. For example, you can create a foldeshooting and see how many images you shot each day. Note that if you ch

CF card which already contains images, the file number of subsequent im

the last file number that the folder or CF card already contains.

MENU


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If the last file number in the folder reaches 9999, the

message on the right will appear on the LCD monitorand you will not be able to take any more pictures

even if the CF card still has room. To continue taking

pictures, hold down the < > button and turn the

< > dial to select “OK.” A new folder will then be created and

continue taking pictures which will be stored in the new folder

To avoid this disruption in picture-taking, create a new folder a

start (→

p.54) or do a manual reset of the file numbering (→

p.folder to store subsequent images.

100

XXX-0001

101

XXX-0002

CF card 1

XXX-0001

CF card 1

Continuous NumberingThis method enables the file numbering to continue in numeric sequen

change the folder for storing subsequent images or after you replace th

prevents any images from having the same file number. Therefore you

images with a personal computer without confusion.

Note that if you start to store subsequent images into a another folder

already contains images captured with the camera, the file numbering highest file number in that folder or CF card.

File numbering after changing the folder File numbering after

Next sequentialfile number

File Numbering MethodsMENU


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Manual Reset

This creates a new folder and starts the file numbering from XXX-0001. S

you capture are stored in this new folder. File numbering method (auto res

numbering) is the one you set before manual reset.

• The file numbers are like the frame numbers on a roll of film.

• For details on file names, see “Basic Terminology.” (→p.155)

• The camera will not recognize folder names such as “100ABCletters) or “001ABC_F” (the number must be 100 to 999). Also

cannot have the same three-digit number such as “100ABC_C

even if the letters are different.

• It is recommended that you start numbering folders from “100.number inside the folder reaches 9999, create a new folder wit

store subsequent images. If you create only one folder in the Cnumber it 999, you will not be able to take more pictures after r

number 9999 in that folder.

Creating a Folder with a Personal Comput

You can also use a personal computer to create a new folder to store imaWith the CF card open on the screen, create a new folder named “Dcim.”

Open the Dcim folder and create new folders within it. Create as many fol

organize your images. Name the folders with a name like 100ABC_D whe

numbers range from 100 to 999 followed immediately by five letters. The f

combination of upper or lower case letters from A to Z and an underbar. T

space.

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3The Area AF ellipse has 45 AF points. By selecting the o

point, autofocusing can be executed while you maintain

subject framing. You can also set the AF mode to suit the

or intended effect.

Using Autofoc

(

AF Mode Selection


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AF stands for ‘autofocus’. The camera has two AF modes: One-Shot AF fo

AI Servo AF for moving subjects. (AI is an abbreviation for Artificial Intellig

mode that suits the subject.

Set the lens focus mode

< >.1

Set the AF mode.

• While pressing the camera’s << > dial until the desired AF

on the LCD panel. Then releas

2

One-Sho

AI Servo


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One-Shot AF for Still Subjects

Pressing the shutter buactivates AF operation

focus once.s The AF point which achieveand the focus confirmation lviewfinder lights at the same

• With evaluative metering, th(shutter speed and apertureis achieved. The exposure slocked as long as the shutte

halfway. You can then recomretaining the exposure settin

Focusing an Off-Center Subject

Focus confirmation liAF point

Aim the Area AF or AF point over the subject an

shutter button halfway to focus1

To focus a subject not covered by the Area AF ellipse, follow the proced

technique is called focus lock.• Focus lock works only in the One-Shot AF mode.

AF Mode Selection


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AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects

While you press the shut

halfway, the camera focu

ously.

• This AF mode suits moving subfocusing distance keeps chang

•With predictive AF∗, the camer

track a subject which steadily a

retreats from the camera.

• The exposure settings are set ithe picture is taken.

• When focus is achieved in the AI Servo AF mode, the viewfindmation light does not light and the beeper does not sound.

• If the viewfinder’s focus confirmation light blinks, focus has not • The focus cannot be locked (except when Custom Function C.

∗ About Predictive AFIf the subject approaches or retreats from the camera at a constant rate, t

subject and predicts the focusing distance immediately before the picture

obtaining correct focus at the moment of exposure.

With a manually selected AF point, the AF point will flash in red and focus

When the AF point selection is automatic, the camera first uses the center

the subject later moves away from the center AF point, focus tracking con

subject is covered by another AF point in the Area AF ellipse. The active A

light.

Area AF Ellipse and AF PoThe Area AF ellipse is the area where the camera can focus the subjec


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The Area AF ellipse is the area where the camera can focus the subjec

has 45 AF points, making autofocus possible over a wide area in the v

concentrate on composing the picture without worrying about whether the subject. As long as the subject is within the Area AF ellipse, the cam

subject automatically.

AF points in the Area AF ellipse

Area AF ellipse AF point

Everything is displayed above. Normally, only part of the abov

AF Point SelectionThe AF point can be selected automatically or manually


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The AF point can be selected automatically or manually.

•Automatic Selection

From among the 45 AF points, the camera selects the AF point automaticasubject.

• Manual Selection (One of three groups of selectable AF points can be (1) You can select one of the 45 AF points manually.

(2) You can select one of eleven AF points (C.Fn-13-1/2)

(3) You can select one of nine AF points (C.Fn-13-3)

∗ C.Fn-13 enables (2) and (3). To set a Custom Function, see “Setting a C

page 132.

Basic Procedure for AF Point Selection

• To select an AF point, press theturn the < > or < > dial.

Selecting a horizontal AF

• Press the < > button and turns The selected AF point will shift

Selecting a vertical AF po

• Press the < > button and turn• To select a vertical AF point, yo< > button, then hold down th

turn the < > dial.s The selected AF point will shift

• The camera will be ready for pithe shutter button is pressed ha

elapses.

or

< > + < >

Automatic Selection

Automatic

Selection

Manual Selection


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Automatic Selection

Press the < > button

< > dial.s Turn the < > dial until the

shown on the left. You can a

instead.

•While in the manual selectio

point beyond the peripheral

automatic selection mode.

The automatic selection mo

C.Fn-13-1/2/3 has been set

Manual Selection

• Select the AF point as descdure for AF Point Selection.

• When selecting a vertical AFalternate between one ( ) a( ).

(1) Manual selection of 45 AF points

Center AF point selected. Off-center AF point selected. D

AF Point Selection

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• You can select one of 11 AF po• Select the AF point as describe

dure for AF Point Selection.”


(→p.136)

Since the selectable AF points are limited to 11, you can better concentrat

subject. Although you select the AF point in the same way as with the 45 A

fewer selectable AF points makes it faster to select an AF point.

C.Fn-13-1, 2

C.Fn-13-1 enables spot metering linked to the selected AF point.

•You can select one of 9 AF poin

• Select a horizontal AF point as Procedure for AF Point Selectio

While in the manual selection m

point beyond the peripheral AF

automatic selection mode.


(→p.136)

The center AF point and 8 peripheral AF points are selectable. Turning the

< > makes it very fast to select one of the 8 peripheral AF points.

C.Fn-13-3

Selecting a peripheral AF

• Press the < > button and turnTurn the < > to quickly select

point

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Selecting the center AF

•Press the < > button and

s The center AF point will be s

When you select spot metering, it will be linked to the selected

With C.Fn-18, you can select the center AF point by pressing

down the < > button. (→p.138)

AF Point Registration and SwBy registering the AF point you often use, you can switch to it instantly. Yo


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y g g p y y y

center AF point which suits your preferred framing or automatic selection

moment priority. Any of the 45 AF points can be registered. Only one AF ptered.

Registering an AF Point

Press the < > button w

active for ( ). Then turn< > dial to select the AF

registered.1

While pressing the < >the < > button.s This registers the selected AF p

• When the AF point is registereddisplay will differ depending on

point. The same display will als

registered AF point is selected.

2

Automatic selection Off-center AF point C

AF Point Re

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Switching to the Registered AF Point

Normally, you press the < > button and < > button simultaneously

registered AF point. However, with C.Fn-18-1/2 (→p.138), you can just

to switch to the registered AF point. See “Setting a Custom Function” o


simultaneously.

• This is the default method w

(1)

Press only the < > bu

the registered AF point (→138)

(2)

C.Fn-18-1

Switch to the registere

while pressing the <

(→138)

•When the < > button is re

the original AF point.

(3)

C.Fn-18-2

AF Point Activation Area C.Fn-

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AF point. (→p.137)

• C.Fn-17-1 Expanding the activation area to 7 points (→p.137)

This larger activation area makes it easier to focus subjects moving irregu

•The expanded AF point activati

displayed in the viewfinder.

• When focus is achieved in the Othe selected AF point and the A

focus will light.

C.Fn-17-1

: Selected AF point.

: AF points in expanded

activation area.

• C.Fn-17-2 Expanding the activation area to 7 or 13 point (→p.137)

As shown below, the AF point activation area expands automatically to 7 o

ing on the lens focal length, AF mode, and the subject’s speed in the AI Se

is effective when the subject’s movement is unpredictable.

C.Fn-17-2

AF ModeLens Focal Length

Shorter than 300mm 300mm

One-Shot AF

The activation area does not expandautomatically.

The activation area

AF Sensitivity and the Lens’ Maximum

The EOS-1D’s AF points are all horizontal-line sensitive How


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The EOS 1D s AF points are all horizontal line sensitive. How

with a large maximum aperture enable certain AF points to wo

sensors for higher AF precision.

(1) With lenses whose maximum apertur

(lower f/number), the AF points highlig

will be cross-type sensors sensitive to

horizontal lines. The remaining 38 AF

horizontal-line sensitive. The cross-typline sensitivity is three times higher th

sensitivity.

(2) With the following L-series lenses wh

aperture is brighter than f/4 by lens on

the center AF point will be a cross-typ

precision AF. The remaining 44 focusi

horizontal-line sensitive (except with E

USM + Extender EF 1.4x).

EF 28-80mm f/2.8-4L USM

EF 300mm f/4L USM

EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM


EF 600mm f/4L USMEF 600mm f/4L IS USM

EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

• With Extender EF 1.4x or EF 1.4x II:EF 200mm f/2.8L USM

EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

EF 300mm f/2.8L USM

EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

EF 400mm f/2.8L USM

EF 400mm f/2.8L II USM

EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM

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(3) With the following Extenders and L-serie

maximum aperture is faster than f/8, the

be horizontal-line sensitive only. The othe

be used for AF.

• With Extender EF 1.4x or EF 1.4x II:EF 400mm f/5.6L USM

EF 500mm f/4.5L USM

EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

• With Extender EF 2x or EF 2x II:EF 300mm f/4 L USM


EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM


EF 600mm f/4L USMEF 600mm f/4L IS USM

EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

• When the < > button is pressed, the dishown on the right will appear on the top

panel.

When Autofocus Fails (Manual FocAutofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light blinks)

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such as the following:

(a) Low-contrast subjects (blue sky, solid-color walls, etc.).(b) Subjects in low light.

(c) Extremely backlit reflective subjects (car with a reflective body, etc

(d) Overlapping near and far objects (animal in a cage, etc.).

In such cases, do one of the following:

1. Focus an object at the same distance as the subject and lock the foc

2. Set the lens focus mode switch to < > (or < > on older lenses) a

(→p.26)

If focus cannot be achieved with the AF-assist light of a Spee

the center AF point. An off-center AF point might not be able t

When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)

Manual Focusing


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a ua ocus g

Set the lens focus mode

(or < > on older lenses)

• The AF mode indicator on the L1

Focus by turning the lens

until the subject is in foc

viewfinder.2

4


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4Evaluative, partial, spot, and centerweighted average me

modes are provided. Center spot metering, AF point-link

metering, and multi-spot metering can also be set. Selec

metering mode that suits the subject or your photographtion.

Metering Mod

Evaluative metering

Partial metering

Spot metering

Centerweighted average metering

Selecting a Metering ModWhile pressing the <

the < > dial until the de1


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Metering Modes

the < > dial until the de

mode icon appears.1

Release the < > butto

2

Evaluative MeteringThis is an all-around metering mo

backlit subjects. The viewfinder is

metering zones to which any AF p

Evaluative

Partial

Spot

Centerweighted aver

Partial Metering


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This mode is effective when th

brighter than the subject (due t

The metering is weighted at th

13.5% of the viewfinder area.

Spot MeteringThis is for metering a particula

scene. The metering is weight

covering 3.8% of the viewfinde

Centerweighted Av

The metering is weighted at th

averaged for the entire scene.

AF Point-Linked Spot M

To make AF point selection fas

points can be limited to 11 (C.

3). When C.Fn-13-1 or C.Fn-1manually-selected AF point is

metering. (→p.66, 136)

Metering Modes

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With multiple spot meter readings, you can see the relative exposure leve

in the picture and set the exposure to obtain the desired result.

Set the metering mode to(→p.76)1Aim the AF point over the(the ceiling 1) and pressbutton.s This obtains the first spot mete

2

Next, aim the AF point ov

area (the window 2) and< > button. Do the samshadow area (the wall 3)s After the three spot meter read

averaged exposure setting andexposure levels of the three reain the viewfinder.

3

Exposure level of the first spot mThe moving exposure level indicatoexposure level relative to the first staken at 1.

13

1

Exposure level indicator after the sreading

Current exposure level at 2 relative toExposure level indicator before the second s

Exposure level indicator after taking three spot


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• While referring to the exposure level indicator’s three spot metering exposure compensation to obtain the desired result.

1 3

2


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5

: Program AE (→82)

: Manual (→90)

: Shutter-priority AE

(→84)

: Depth-of-field AE

(→88)


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5You can set the shooting mode which best suits the subject or situation

convenient features are also provided.

Exposure Con

: Aperture-priority AE (→86)

bulb (→102)

AEB (→94)

:

Drive modes (→99)

:self-timer (→100)

Exposure compensation

(→92)

Program AESelect < > on the LCD pa

While pressing the < > but1


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• dial to select < >. Then releasebutton.

Focus the subject.

• Look through the viewfinder anellipse over the subject. Then p

button halfway.s The AF point which achieves fo

At the same time, the green foc< > in the viewfinder is display

s The exposure setting will be dis

panel and in the viewfinder.

• If the focus confirmation light <blinks, the shutter will lock and

taken. See “When Autofocus Fa

Focusing)” on page 73.

2

AF point

Focus confirmationlight

Area AF ellipse

Exposure settin

Exposure Warnings


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If the shutter speed or aperture blinks, it means a correct expo

obtained. Although the picture can be taken, it may come out t

For details, see “Exposure Warning List” on page 157.

• The AF point which achieves focus flashes briefly. If the AF selected manually (→p.65), it will light dimly while it is activ

• If automatic AF point selection (→p.65) has been set, all theachieve focus will light.

Shifting the ProgramIn the Program AE < > mode, you can freely change the shu

aperture combination (program) set by the camera while retai

exposure value. This is called shifting the program.

To shift the program, press the shutter button halfway and turn

the desired shutter speed or aperture is displayed.

Shutter-Priority AEIn this mode, you set the desired shutter speed and the camera sets the a

cally to suit the subject brightness.


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A fast shutter speed can freeze motion, and a slow shutter speed can blur∗ Tv is an abbreviation for Time value.

With a fast shutter speed With a slow shutter

While pressing the <the < > dial until < >

LCD panel. Then release

button.

1

Turn the < > dial to set

shutter speed.2

Exposure Warnings


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• C.Fn-16 enables the safety shift feature. (→p.137)In the shutter-priority AE mode, if a correct exposure canno

aperture set by the camera, the camera automatically sets

shutter speed. This feature is called safety shift.

• C.Fn-06 enables the shutter speed to be set in full-stop or 1instead of the standard 1/3-stop increments. (→p.134)

• If the lens’ maximum aperture (lowest f/number like f/1.4) bindicates underexposure.Turn the < > dial to set a slower shutter speed until the a

display stops blinking.

• If the lens’ minimum aperture (highest f/number like f/22) blindicates overexposure. Turn the < > dial to set a faster

until the aperture display stops blinking.

Aperture-Priority AEIn this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutte

cally to suit the subject brightness.

/


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The larger or brighter the aperture (lower f/number) the more blurred the bbecome. This effect is ideal for portraits. The smaller or darker the apertur

the clearer the focus will be for both near and far objects (wider depth of f

∗ Av is an abbreviation for Aperture value.

With a large aperture With a small apertu

While pressing the <

the < > dial until < >

the LCD panel. Then rele

button.

1


aperture.2

Aperture-Priority AE

Exposure Warnings

If the 30” shutter speed blinks, it indicates underexposure. T


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• C.Fn-16 enables the safety shift feature. (→p.137)If a correct exposure cannot be obtained in the aperture-pri

any shutter speed set by the camera, the camera automatic

smaller aperture. This feature is called safety shift.

• C.Fn-06 enables the aperture to be set in full-stop or 1/2-stoof the standard 1/3-stop increments. (→p.134)

• For aperture-priority AE, C.Fn-05-2/3 enables the aperture camera even while the lens is detached. (→p.134)

Depth-of-field Preview

• < > dial to set a larger aperture (lower f/number) until thspeed stops blinking.

• If the 16000 shutter speed blinks, it indicates overexposure< > dial to set a smaller aperture (higher f/number) until

speed stops blinking.

Depth-of-field AEThis mode is effective when you want a wide depth of field to keep everyth

and far.

∗DEP stands for “depth of field ”


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DEP stands for “depth of field.”

• This mode will not work if the lens focus mode switch is set to < > (orlens focus mode switch to < >.

Select < > on the top

• While pressing the < > butdial to select < >. Then let gbutton.

1

2

Specify the second subjefocus.

• Focus the second desired subjes The focus confirmation light <displayed.

3

Specify the first subject y

focus.

• Focus the first desired subject.s The focus confirmation light <

displayed.

Exposure Warnings

If the aperture blinks the desired depth of field cannot be o


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• If the aperture blinks, the desired depth of field cannot be oyou can still take the picture and obtain a proper exposure.lens or move away from the subject and repeat steps 2 to 4

• If both the shutter speed and aperture blink, you can still tapicture will be too dark or too bright. For details, see the “Ex

table (→p.157).

• If the 30" shutter speed and the lens’maximum aperture (lowest f/

number) blink, underexposure will

result and depth-of-field AE will not

work.

• If the 16000 shlens’ minimum

number) blink,

result. Use a n

filter to reduce

entering the ca

•With automatic AF point selection in the depth-of-field AE m

AF point will be used for focusing.

• If a slow shutter speed has been set, use a tripod to preven• If ( ) elapse before you complete the DEP procedure, the

far will be canceled. In such a case, you must start over aga

• When using a zoom lens, do not change the zoom focal lendepth-of-field AE mode.

• After setting one or two dEP points, do not select a differenthe dEP point(s) that you already set will be canceled and y

over with the newly selected AF point.

• Using flash with the depth-of-field AE mode will obtain the sProgram AE with flash.• If depth-of-field AE is used with a lens having a focusing lim

EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM lens), set the switch to the maxim

range.

Manual ExposureIn this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture for total exposu

refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder or use a handheld ex

determine the shutter speed and aperture


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determine the shutter speed and aperture.

Using the Built-in Exposure Meter

While pressing the <

the < > dial until < > a

LCD panel. Then release button.

1

Set the < > switch to <

2


speed and turn the < >

aperture.

•To set the aperture, you can als

button and turn the < > dial.

3

Refer to the exposure l

and set the shutter spe

to obtain the desired e

5Exposure level indicator


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to obtain the desired e

Take the picture.

6

Standardexposureindex

Exposurelevel mark

Setting Exposure CompensThe exposure compensation amount you set will be effective until it is can

cancel the exposure compensation amount, turn the < > to set the expo

amount to 0, according to procedure 3 on this page.

Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera’s standard exposure


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Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera s standard exposure

exposure compensation amount, you can either turn the < > dial while l

viewfinder or press the < > button and turn the < > dial while looking

The exposure compensation amount can be set up to +/–3 stops in 1/3-st

Exposure Compensation with the < > Dia

Set the < > switch to <

1

Focus the subject and ch

sure level.2


exposure compensation s The exposure compensation ic

exposure level indicator < > w

h i fi d hil h

3

Exposure level ind

Standardexposureindex

Setting E

Take the picture.

4


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Custom Function C.Fn-06-2 enables the exposure compensa

in 1/2-stop increments. (→p.134)

The exposure compensation amount’s 1/2-stop increments enare indicated in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as show

–1 1/2 exposure compensation

Exposure Compensation with the < > Button an

Press the < > buttondial within ( ) to set t

sure compensation am

Auto Exposure BracketinWith auto exposure bracketing, the camera brackets the exposure automa

stops in 1/3-stop increments for three successive frames. You can bracke

changing the shutter speed or aperture. Or you can use a fixed shutter sp

and change the ISO speed.


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and change the ISO speed.

Standard exposure (0) Decreased exposure (–1/3 stop) Increased

AEB with the Shutter Speed or Aperture

In the < > mode, AEB is executed by changing both the shutter speed an

In the < > mode, AEB is executed by changing the aperture.

In the < >, < >, or < > mode, AEB is executed by changing the sh


button simultaneously.s The < > icon appears on the

1

Turn the < > dial to se

AEB amount.s On the top LCD panel, the AEB

in stops and the AEB range <

Th ill i h l f h

2

A

Take the pictures.s The AEB sequence will be s

decreased exposure, and ins The viewfinder’s exposure le

3


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s The viewfinder s exposure le

indicate the respective brac

shot is taken.

s The current drive mode will

• In the continuous shooting mshutter button will take all th

continuously. The shooting w

cally.

• When AEB is used with the bracketed shots will be take

the 2- or 10-second self-tim

AEB with the ISO Speed

In any shooting mode (< >, < >, < >, < >, etc.), you can use a f

aperture and change the ISO speed automatically for AEB.

Standardexposure

Decreasedexposure

Increasedexposure


button simultaneouslys The ISO speed can now be

• Set the ISO speed that is to exposure. (→p.49) For exam

with ISO 200, 400, and 800

400.

1

Turn the < > dial to sAEB amount.s On the top LCD panel, the A

2

Auto Exposure Bracketing

Take the pictures.s The AEB sequence will be stan

decreased exposure, and incres The viewfinder’s exposure leve

3


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s The viewfinder s exposure leve

indicate the respective bracketi

shot is taken.

• In the continuous shooting modshutter button will take all three

continuously. The shooting will

cally.

• When AEB is used with the selfbracketed shots will be taken in

the 2- or 10-second self-timer d

Canceling AEB

Canceling shutter speed

ture AEB

• While pressing the < > andthe < > dial to set the AEB a

let go of the < > and < >

cancel AEB.

Canceling ISO speed AEB

• While pressing the < > and <the < > dial to set the AEB am

let go of the < > and < >

cancel AEB.• AEB will also be canceled if yoreplace the CF card, replace th

exposure, have a flash-ready S

b tt t th

Standardexposure

Decreasedexposure

Increasedexposure

A

• The following shooting modes cannot be set together: whiteflash photography, bulb exposures, and AEB with a changin

aperture, or ISO speed.

• If C F 12 1 i t f i l k d AEB i t l


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• If you set the drive mode to single-frame shooting, press thfor each AEB shot.

• After setting the AEB amount, you can also set exposure codecreased exposed or increased exposed bracketing. If theamount and exposure compensation amount exceeds the d

exposure level scale, it will look like as shown below. Howev

still be taken according to the AEB and exposure compensa

• During AEB shooting with a changing shutter speed or apeon the top LCD panel and the < > indicator in the viewfind

that AEB shooting is in effect.

• During AEB shooting with a changing ISO speed, the < >panel and the < > < > indicators in the viewfinder will b

AEB shooting is in effect.

• If C.Fn-12-1 is set for mirror lockup and AEB is set, only onebe taken at a time even in the continuous shooting mode.

• The AEB range possible by changing the shutter speed is 3By changing the aperture, the AEB range ranges from the l

aperture (lowest f/number) to the lens’ minimum aperture (h

• With ISO speed AEB, the maximum continuous shooting spshots per sec.

• The AEB range possible by changing the ISO speed is ISOset the AEB outside of this range, you can still take the pictu

take effect.

• C.Fn-06-2 enables the AEB amount to be set in 1/2-stop inc• C.Fn-05-1 enables a fixed shutter speed and a changing ap

the manual exposure mode. (→p.134)

AE Lock AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different place from the poin

locking the exposure, you can recompose the shot while maintaining the d

level. This feature is useful for backlit and spotlighted subjects.


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Focus at the point where

lock the exposure readins The exposure setting (shutter s

will be displayed on the LCD pa

viewfinder.

1

Press the < > button (s < > lights in the viewfinder to

exposure setting is locked.

•Each time you press the < > b

current exposure setting.

• AE lock cancels 6 seconds afteviewfinder or if you press the <

button, or < > button.

2

Recompose the shot and

picture.• When the shot is recomposed,

indicator will show the new exp

time relative to the locked expo

3

AE lock indicator

AE lock exposure lev

Real-time exposure le


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