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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Be sure to read these Instruction Manual before
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using your camera for the first time. Keep this
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booklet handy for easy reference.
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Be sure to read these Instruction Manual before using your camera for the first time. Keep this booklet handy for easy reference. English Edition...
  • Page 2 The EOS-1Ds is a high-performance, digital AF SLR camera with a large, 36x24mm (approx.), 11.1-megapixel CMOS sensor and high-precision Area AF. The camera is compatible with all Canon EF lenses and has many features for all types of photography, from fully automatic snapshooting to professional-level, creative work.

  • Page 3: Equipment Check List

    ¢ EOS-1Ds Accessories Introduces major accessories for the EOS-1Ds. ∗ No CF card is included. Please purchase it separately. CF cards made by Canon are recommended. This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Equipment Check List ... 3 Handling Cautions ... 10 Quick Start Guide ... 12 Nomenclature ... 14 Conventions Used in this Manual ... 20 Before You Start ... 21 Recharging the Battery ... 22 Installing and Removing the Battery ... 23 Installing the Battery ...
  • Page 5 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 ... 115 Playback Images ... 116 Enlarging the image ... 117 Image with Shooting Information ...
  • Page 6 If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to 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 Mark is a directive conformity mark of the European Community (EC).

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Set the camera’s main switch to the OFF position and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet immediately. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support.
  • Page 8 • Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the rigid portion of the plug. Pulling the cord may damage or expose the wire and short-circuit, fires or electrical shocks.

  • Page 9: Preventing Malfunctions

    CAUTIONS • Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries.

  • Page 10: Handling Cautions

    (2) This camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe with a well- wrung damp cloth.
  • Page 11 CF Cards (1) CF cards are precision appliances. Do not subject the card to physical shock or vibration. Doing so may destroy the data it contains. (2) Do not store or use a CF card near anything having a strong magnetic field such as a magnet or in places prone to having static charge.

  • Page 12: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide For detailed instructions, see the reference page indicated in parentheses. Recharge the battery. Connect the battery to the battery charger with the power cord. The CHARGE lamp remains lit while the battery is recharged. When the battery is fully recharged (taking about 2 hours), the CHARGE lamp will start blinking.
  • Page 13 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) Turn the < > main switch to < >. (→p.29) Review the picture on the LCD monitor. The picture you just took will be displayed for about 2 sec.

  • Page 14: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature The reference page is in parentheses. Lens mount index (→26) Self-timer lamp (→100) Shutter button (→29) Strap mount (→36) Grip Depth-of-field preview button (→87,111) Vertical grip operation on/off switch (→31) 〈 〉 Vertical grip FE lock / Multi-spot metering button (→31,109/78) Vertical grip Main Dial (→31,30) Vertical grip shutter button (→31,29)
  • Page 15 Flash-sync contacts Focal plane mark 〈 〉 Metering mode selection / Flash exposure compensation button (→76,110) 〈 〉 Shooting mode selection button (→82) 〈 〉 AF mode selection button (→60) 〈 〉 Drive mode selection button (→99) 〈 〉 ISO speed set button (→49) 〈...
  • Page 16 Nomenclature 〈 〉 Protect / Sound recording button (→119/121) 〈 〉 Menu button (→33) 〈 〉 Select button (→33) 〈 〉 Digital terminal 〈 〉 Display button (→54,116) 〈 〉 Erase button (→122) Rear LCD panel (→18) 〈 〉 Clear buttons (→34) 〈...

  • Page 17: Top Lcd Panel

    Top LCD Panel 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 metering Partial metering Spot metering Center-weighted average metering...
  • Page 18 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) Selection mark Recording image quality Large/Fine Large/Normal Small/Fine White balance bracketing level Folder number ( The LCD panel illustration above shows all the icons and indicators displayed.

  • Page 19: Viewfinder Information

    Viewfinder Information Center spot metering circle Laser matte screen 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 ( Depth-of-field AE ( AF point selection mode (...

  • Page 20: Conventions Used In This Manual

    • For more information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→p.00). • The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens is used as the demonstration lens in these Instruction Manual. • The procedures assume that the Menu and Custom Functions are set to the default settings.

  • Page 21: Before You Start

    Before You Start This chapter explains a few preliminary steps and the basic opera- tion of the EOS-1Ds camera.

  • Page 22: Recharging The Battery

    Recharging the Battery First, recharge the battery. • For details on the battery, refer to the instructions for the Ni-MH Pack NP-E3. • For details on how to recharge and discharge the battery, refer to the instructions for the Nickel-Hydride Charger NC-E2. Connect the power cord.

  • Page 23: Installing And Removing The Battery

    Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery If the battery’s rubber lining (for water resistance) is not clean, use a moist cotton swab to wipe it clean. Checking the Battery Level After replacing the battery or before using the camera, check the battery level. Detach the battery compartment cap.

  • Page 24: Removing The Battery

    The table shows the number of shots that can be taken with a fully-charged battery at the specified temperature. It is based on Canon’s testing conditions (w/EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, review turned on, reviewing time of 2 sec., and “...

  • Page 25: Using An Ac Outlet

    Using an AC Outlet With the DC Coupler Kit, you can connect the camera to an AC outlet to supply power. Then you do not have to worry about exhausting the battery. • When connecting the camera to an AC outlet, do not use any adapter other than the dedicated DC Coupler Kit.

  • Page 26: Mounting And Detaching A Lens

    Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens Lens mount index Detaching the Lens • AF stands for autofocus. • MF or M stands for manual focus. • Be careful not to lose the lens caps and body cap. Remove the caps. •...

  • Page 27: Installing And Removing The Cf Card

    Installing and Removing the CF Card The pictures you take are recorded on the CF card. The camera is compatible with Type I and Type II CompactFlash (CF) cards. If you want to capture images in the Large/Fine or higher quality mode, a 128 MB or larger capacity CF card is recommended.

  • Page 28: Removing The Cf Card

    Installing and Removing the CF Card • The number of remaining shots depends on how much capacity remains in the CF card and the ISO speed setting. • The file number is displayed in accordance with the file numbering method you set.

  • Page 29: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Main Switch The camera can operate only after the < • To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after 1 minute of non- operation. (→p.130) To turn on the camera again, just press the shutter button halfway. •...

  • Page 30: Using The Electronic Dials

    Basic Operation Using the Electronic Dials Operating the < > Dial The < > dial is used to set various settings for taking pictures. There are three ways to operate this dial: While pressing a button, you turn the < >...

  • Page 31: Vertical Shooting

    Operating the < > Dial The < > dial is used for AF point selection, menu operations on the LCD monitor, and other settings. This < > dial works only when the < There are three ways to use the < Vertical Shooting For vertical shooting, the vertical grip (camera bottom) has a shutter button, Main Dial, AF point selection button, AE lock button, Assist button, and FE lock/multi-spot metering button.

  • Page 32: Menu

    Menu Operations By setting various options with the on-screen menus, you can record an image simultaneously in both the RAW and JPEG formats, set the date and time, set Custom Functions, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, you use the < explained below.
  • Page 33 Select a menu tab ( • Hold down the < > button and turn the < the button. Select a menu item. • Hold down the < > button and turn the < go of the button. Select the menu setting. •...

  • Page 34: About The Lcd Monitor

    Menu Operations About the LCD Monitor You can change the brightness of the LCD monitor. (→p.130) Reverting to the Default Settings Shooting Settings Shooting mode < > Program AE AF mode One-Shot AF Metering mode Evaluative Drive mode Single frame AF point selection Automatic Exposure compensation...

  • Page 35: Dioptric Adjustment

    Dioptric Adjustment By adjusting the diopter to suit your eyesight (with or without eyeglasses), the viewfinder image will look clearer. The camera’s adjustable dioptric range is –3 to +1 dpt. If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a clear viewfinder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types) is recommended.

  • Page 36: Attaching The Neck Strap And Hand Strap

    Attaching the Neck Strap and Hand Strap Attaching the Hand Strap Attaching the Neck Strap After attaching the strap, pull it to make sure it does not loosen at the buckle.

  • Page 37: Settings For Images

    Settings for Images This chapter explains the specific settings for shooting with a digital camera: Image-recording quality, white balance, ISO speed, and image-processing parameters. You will also learn how to review and organize the recorded images.

  • Page 38: Menu

    Image-Recording Quality MENU Four image-recording quality settings are provided. Images recorded in the < < > mode do not require processing afterward. However, an image recorded in the < mode will require processing with a personal computer. Large/Fine Records an 11-megapixel image with low-compression JPEG. It saves the JPEG image with the highest image quality.

  • Page 39: Processing

    • The maximum capacity applies to a 128 MB CF card (optional FC-128M). • The image file size and CF card’s maximum capacity are based on Canon’s testing standards (with ISO 100 and "Standard" processing parameter). • The image file size and the CF card’s maximum capacity depend on the processing parameter, subject, shooting mode, and ISO speed.

  • Page 40: Menu Simultaneous Capture In Raw And Jpeg Formats

    Simultaneous Capture in RAW and JPEG Formats MENU In the < > image-recording quality mode, you can capture the an image in both the RAW and JPEG formats simultaneously. This is convenient when you want both RAW and JPEG versions of the same image. The RAW image can undergo optimal processing, while the JPEG image enables you to use the image as is without any processing.

  • Page 41: Selecting The White Balance

    Selecting the White Balance The following white balance settings are provided: Auto, daylight, shade, overcast, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, custom, color temperature, and personal white balance (set with the bundled driver software, →p.45). Auto Daylight Personal white balance settings (→p.45) Not displayed if not registered in the camera. About White Balance The three R (red), G (green), and B (blue) primary colors exist in varying proportions in a light source depending on its color temperature.

  • Page 42: White Balance Settings

    White Balance Settings Icon The camera sets the white balance automatically. 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 the standard for the white balance setting.

  • Page 43: Menu Custom White Balance

    Custom White Balance MENU With custom white balance, you photograph a white object that will serve as the standard for the white balance. By selecting this image, you import its white balance data for the white balance setting. Center spot metering circle In the <...

  • Page 44: Menu Setting The Color Temperature

    Custom White Balance / MENU • For the standard white object, a sheet of plain, white paper is recommended. • You can store on the CF card the images of the standard white object photo- graphed under various lighting. Then while shooting, you can select one of these images with the “Custom WB”...

  • Page 45: Menu Setting The Color Temperature

    MENU Setting the Color Temperature / • Use < > to set the color temperature of natural light. If < color temperature of artificial light, correct white balance might not be obtained. • For < >, if you want to use the reading taken with a color temperature meter, take test shots and adjust the setting to compensate for the difference between the color temperature meter’s reading and the camera’s color temperature reading.

  • Page 46: White Balance Auto Bracketing

    White Balance Auto Bracketing You can bracket the white balance of three consecutive shots automatically within +/–3 stops in full-stop increments. For each shot, the camera changes the color temperature automatically vis-à-vis the current white balance setting. One stop is equivalent to 5 mired as provided by a color conversion filter.

  • Page 47: Canceling White Balance Auto Bracketing

    Indicator for the standard shot Bluish (minus) compensation Reddish (plus) compensation Canceling White Balance Auto Bracketing • White balance auto bracketing cannot be used together with flash, bulb expo- sures, or auto exposure bracketing (AEB). • If C.Fn-12-1 (mirror lockup) is used during white balance auto bracketing, the bracketed shots will not be taken continuously even if the drive mode is set to continuous shooting.

  • Page 48: Menu

    Selecting the Color Matrix MENU The color matrix enables you to select the preferred hue, chroma, and color gamut (range of reproducible colors). These are equivalent to color film characteristics. The camera provides five color matrixes to suit the required application. Setting No.

  • Page 49: Setting The Iso Speed

    Setting the ISO Speed The ISO speed is a numeric indication of the sensitivity to light. (→p.154) A higher ISO speed number indicates a higher sensitivity to light. Therefore, a high ISO speed is suited for moving subjects or taking pictures in low-light conditions. However, the image will contain more noise to make it look coarse or grainy.

  • Page 50: Menu Setting The Processing Parameters

    Setting the Processing Parameters MENU The image you capture can be processed automatically by the camera according to one of three sets of processing parameters (tone curve, sharpness, and JPEG quality) you set. Regarding the tone curve, you must use the dedicated software to set it in the camera beforehand.
  • Page 51 Select the set No. • Select the parameter to be set. • Set the parameter. • • • • Select the Set No. which was set. • • • The “Standard” parameter setting cannot be modified. • For the tone curve setting, “TCD * ” stands for Tone Curve Data. Selecting the Processing Parameters MENU While pressing the <...

  • Page 52: Menu Reviewing Images

    Reviewing Images MENU Image Review The image can be displayed on the LCD monitor immediately after you take the picture. You can set one of three image review options: “On” to display the image, “On (Info)” to display both the image and shooting information, and “Off” to not display the image. Review “On”...

  • Page 53: Changing The Review Time

    Changing the Review Time You can change the number of seconds the image is displayed on the LCD monitor after it is captured. The “Hold” setting will set the review time to half of the auto power off time. (→p.130) If auto power off is “Off,” the review time will be 15 min. Automatic Playback After Continuous Shooting •...

  • Page 54: Creating And Selecting A Folder

    Creating and Selecting a Folder You can create folders to organize your images according to shooting date or subjects. You can select any folder to store the images captured with the camera. Creating a Folder with the Camera Folder mode Image display formats Selection mark •...

  • Page 55: Selecting A Folder

    A folder cannot be created beyond number 999. Selecting a Folder You can select the folder where subsequent images are to be stored. You can also select any folder to erase all the images it contains. (→p.123) How the file number changes when a folder is selected: (→p.56) Folder containing no images XXX-0002 Continuous numbering...

  • Page 56: Menu File Numbering Methods

    File Numbering Methods MENU The pictures you take are automatically assigned a file number from 0001 to 9999. The images are saved in the folder you selected. Auto reset and continuous numbering are two automatic file numbering methods that you can use. The initial setting is continuous numbering. Auto Reset This resets the file numbering to XXX-0001 whenever you use a new folder to store images you capture or whenever you replace the CF card with a new one.

  • Page 57: Continuous Numbering

    If the last file number in the folder reaches 9999, the message on the right will appear on the LCD monitor and 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 <...

  • Page 58: Manual Reset

    File Numbering Methods MENU Manual Reset This creates a new folder and starts the file numbering from XXX-0001. Subsequent images you capture are stored in this new folder. File numbering method (auto reset / continuous numbering) is the one you set before manual reset. •...

  • Page 59: Using Autofocus (Af)

    Using Autofocus The Area AF ellipse has 45 AF points. By selecting the optimum AF point, autofocusing can be executed while you maintain the desired subject framing. You can also set the AF mode to suit the subject or intended effect. First set the <...

  • Page 60: Selecting Af Mode

    Selecting AF Mode AF stands for ‘autofocus’. The camera has two AF modes: One-Shot AF for still subjects, and AI Servo AF for moving subjects. (AI is an abbreviation for Artificial Intelligence.) Select the AF mode that suits the subject. Set the lens focus mode switch to <...

  • Page 61: One-Shot Af For Still Subjects

    One-Shot AF for Still Subjects Area AF ellipse Focusing an Off-Center Subject To focus a subject not covered by the Area AF ellipse, follow the procedure below. This technique is called focus lock. • Focus lock works only in the One-Shot AF mode. Aim the Area AF or AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway to focus.

  • Page 62: Ai Servo Af For Moving Subjects

    Selecting AF Mode AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects • When focus is achieved in the AI Servo AF mode, the viewfinder’s focus confir- mation light does not light and the beeper does not sound. • If the viewfinder’s focus confirmation light blinks, focus has not been achieved. •...

  • Page 63: Area Af Ellipse And Af Points

    Area AF Ellipse and AF Points The Area AF ellipse is the area where the camera can focus the subject. The Area AF ellipse has 45 AF points, making autofocus possible over a wide area in the viewfinder. You can concentrate on composing the picture without worrying about whether an AF point is covering the subject.

  • Page 64: Selecting Af Point

    Selecting AF Point The AF point can be selected automatically or manually. • Automatic Selection From among the 45 AF points, the camera selects the AF point automatically to suit the subject. • Manual Selection (One of three groups of selectable AF points can be used) (1) You can select one of the 45 AF points manually.

  • Page 65: Automatic Selection

    Automatic Selection Manual Selection (1) Manual selection of 45 AF points Center AF point selected. If double AF points are selected, both AF points will be used for shooting. If you then select the left or right AF point turning < Press the <...
  • Page 66 Selecting AF Point (2) Manual selection limited to 11 AF points C.Fn-13-1, 2 (→p.136) Since the selectable AF points are limited to 11, you can better concentrate on framing the subject. Although you select the AF point in the same way as with the 45 AF points, having fewer selectable AF points makes it faster to select an AF point.
  • Page 67 Selecting the center AF point • When you select spot metering, it will be linked to the selected AF point. (→p.77) With C.Fn-18, you can select the center AF point by pressing or during holding down the < > button. (→p.138) The manual selection method can be altered as follows: (→p.136) (1) C.Fn-11-1 gives the <...

  • Page 68: Registrating And Switching Af Point

    Registrating and Switching AF Point By registering the AF point you often use, you can switch to it instantly. You can register an off- center AF point which suits your preferred framing or automatic selection for the picture-taking moment priority. Any of the 45 AF points can be registered. Only one AF point can be regis- tered.

  • Page 69: Switching To The Registered Af Point

    Switching to the Registered AF Point Normally, you press the < > button and < registered AF point. However, with C.Fn-18-1/2 (→p.138), you can just press the < to switch to the registered AF point. See “Setting a Custom Function” on page 132. •...

  • Page 70: Af Point Activation Area

    AF Point Activation Area C.Fn-17 can be set to expand the AF point’s activation area to include more than one active AF point. (→p.137) See “Setting a Custom Function” on page 132. • C.Fn-17-1 Expanding the activation area to 7 points →...

  • Page 71: Af Sensitivity And The Lens' Maximum Aperture

    AF Sensitivity and the Lens’ Maximum Aperture The EOS-1Ds’s AF points are all horizontal-line sensitive. However, bright lenses with a large maximum aperture enable certain AF points to work as cross-type sensors for higher AF precision. (1) With lenses whose maximum aperture is f/2.8 or faster (2) With the following L-series lenses whose maximum •...
  • Page 72 AF Sensitivity and the Lens' Maximum Aperture (3) With the following Extenders and L-series lenses whose • • • The EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM lens (without IS) used together with Extender EF 1.4x or EF 1.4x II will enable the center AF point to work as a cross-type sensor. However, do not autofocus with the other AF points because they may cause a focusing error.

  • Page 73: When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)

    When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light blinks) with certain subjects 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.).

  • Page 74: Manual Focusing

    When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) Manual Focusing • Select the desired AF point and press the shutter button halfway while manual focusing. When focus is achieved, the selected AF point will flash and the focus confirmation light will light. • When the AF point is selected automatically and the center AF point achieves focus, it will flash and the focus confirmation light will light.

  • Page 75: Metering Modes

    Evaluative metering Partial metering Spot metering Centerweighted average metering Metering Modes Evaluative, partial, spot, and centerweighted average metering modes are provided. Center spot metering, AF point-linked spot metering, and multi-spot metering can also be set. Select the metering mode that suits the subject or your photographic inten- tion.

  • Page 76: Selecting A Metering Mode

    Selecting a Metering Mode Metering Modes While pressing the < the < > dial until the desired metering mode icon appears. Evaluative Partial Spot Centerweighted average Release the < Evaluative Metering This is an all-around metering mode suited even for backlit subjects.

  • Page 77: Partial Metering

    This mode is effective when the background is much brighter than the subject (due to backlighting, etc.). The metering is weighted at the center covering 8.5% of the viewfinder area. This is for metering a particular part of the subject or scene.

  • Page 78: Multi-Spot Metering

    Metering Modes Multi-Spot Metering With multiple spot meter readings, you can see the relative exposure levels of multiple areas in the picture and set the exposure to obtain the desired result. Exposure setting for 1 Averaged exposure setting for 1 and 2 Averaged exposure setting for 1, 2, and 3 Set the metering mode to spot metering.
  • Page 79 Exposure level indicator after taking three spot meter readings • While referring to the exposure level indicator’s three spot metering marks, you can set exposure compensation to obtain the desired result. You can take up to eight spot meter readings for one picture. If you press the < button to try and take a ninth spot meter reading, no spot meter reading will register.

  • Page 81: Exposure Control

    : Program AE (→82) : Manual (→90) : Shutter-priority AE (→84) : Depth-of-field AE (→88) : Aperture-priority AE (→86) bulb (→102) AEB (→94) : Drive modes (→99) self-timer (→100) Exposure compensation (→92) Exposure Control You can set the shooting mode which best suits the subject or situation. Other convenient features are also provided.

  • Page 82: Program Ae

    Program AE AF point Focus confirmation light Area AF ellipse AE is an abbreviation for Auto Exposure. The Program AE mode is set automatically as the camera’s initial shooting mode. (→p.34) Select < > on the LCD panel. • While pressing the < dial to select <...
  • Page 83 Exposure Warnings If the shutter speed or aperture blinks, it means a correct exposure cannot be obtained. Although the picture can be taken, it may come out too bright or too dark. For details, see “Exposure Warning List” on page 157. •...

  • Page 84: Shutter-Priority Ae

    Shutter-Priority AE In this mode, you set the desired shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture automati- cally to suit the subject brightness. A fast shutter speed can freeze motion, and a slow shutter speed can blur it. ∗ Tv is an abbreviation for Time value.
  • Page 85 Exposure Warnings • If the lens’ maximum aperture (lowest f/number like f/1.4) blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the < > dial to set a slower shutter speed until the aperture display stops blinking. • If the lens’ minimum aperture (highest f/number like f/22) blinks, it indicates overexposure.

  • Page 86: Aperture-Priority Ae

    Aperture-Priority AE In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automati- cally to suit the subject brightness. The larger or brighter the aperture (lower f/number) the more blurred the background will become. This effect is ideal for portraits. The smaller or darker the aperture (higher f/number), the clearer the focus will be for both near and far objects (wider depth of field).

  • Page 87: Depth-Of-Field Preview

    Exposure Warnings • If the 30” shutter speed blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the < > dial to set a larger aperture (lower f/number) until the shutter speed stops blinking. • If the 8000 shutter speed blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the <...

  • Page 88: Depth-Of-Field Ae

    Depth-of-field AE This mode is effective when you want a wide depth of field to keep everything in focus near and far. ∗ DEP stands for “depth of field.” • This mode will not work if the lens focus mode switch is set to < lens focus mode switch to <...
  • Page 89 Exposure Warnings • If the aperture blinks, the desired depth of field cannot be obtained. (However, you can still take the picture and obtain a proper exposure.) Use a wide-angle lens or move away from the subject and repeat steps •...

  • Page 90: Manual Exposure

    Manual Exposure In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture for total exposure control. You can refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder or use a handheld exposure meter to determine the shutter speed and aperture. Using the Built-in Exposure Meter While pressing the <...
  • Page 91 Exposure level indicator Exposure level mark Standard exposure index • C.Fn-05 can reverse the functions of the < • C.Fn-06 can set the shutter speed and/or aperture increments to full stops or half stops instead of the standard 1/3 stops. (→p.134) •...

  • Page 92: Setting Exposure Compensation

    Setting Exposure Compensation The exposure compensation amount you set will be effective until it is canceled manually. To cancel the exposure compensation amount, turn the < amount to 0, according to procedure Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera’s standard exposure setting. To set the exposure compensation amount, you can either turn the <...

  • Page 93: Exposure Compensation With The < > Button And < > Dial

    Custom Function C.Fn-06-2 enables the exposure compensation amount to be set in 1/2-stop increments. (→p.134) The exposure compensation amount’s 1/2-stop increments enabled with C.Fn-06 are indicated in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as shown below. –1 1/2 exposure compensation Exposure Compensation with the <...

  • Page 94: Auto Exposure Bracketing

    Auto Exposure Bracketing With auto exposure bracketing, the camera brackets the exposure automatically up to +/–3 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three successive frames. You can bracket the exposures by changing the shutter speed or aperture. Or you can use a fixed shutter speed and aperture and change the ISO speed.

  • Page 95: Aeb With The Iso Speed

    Standard Decreased Increased exposure exposure exposure AEB with the ISO Speed In any shooting mode (< >, < aperture and change the ISO speed automatically for AEB. AEB amount AEB range Take the pictures. The AEB sequence will be standard exposure, decreased exposure, and increased exposure.
  • Page 96 Auto Exposure Bracketing Standard Decreased Increased exposure exposure exposure • The following shooting modes cannot be set together: white balance bracketing, flash photography, bulb exposures, and AEB with a changing shutter speed, aperture, or ISO speed. • If C.Fn-12-1 is set for mirror lockup and AEB is set, only one bracketed shot will be taken at a time even in the continuous shooting mode.

  • Page 97: Canceling Aeb

    • C.Fn-06-2 enables the AEB amount to be set in 1/2-stop increments with the shutter speed or aperture. (→p.134) Also, C.Fn-05-1 enables a manual exposure to be set with a fixed shutter speed and varying aperture. (→p.134) • C.Fn-09-2/3 changes the bracketing sequence to decreased exposure, standard exposure, and increased exposure.

  • Page 98: Ae Lock

    AE Lock AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different place from the point of focus. After locking the exposure, you can recompose the shot while maintaining the desired exposure level. This feature is useful for backlit and spotlighted subjects. AE lock indicator If One-Shot AF and evaluative metering are set, pressing the shutter button halfway to focus will automatically set AE lock at the same time.

  • Page 99: Drive Mode Selection

    • The continuous shooting speeds and maximum shots per burst in the above table are based on Canon's testing standards (1/250 sec. or faster shutter speed, at ISO 100). • The maximum shots per burst depends on the subject, shooting mode, and ISO speed.

  • Page 100: Self-Timer Operation

    Drive Modes Selection/ Self-timer Operation • When you take a picture, the image is first stored in the camera’s internal memory and then transferred to the CF card. When the internal memory becomes full during continuous shooting, the camera cannot continue to take more pictures until the images are transferred to the CF card and the internal memory gain some space.

  • Page 101: Using The Eyepiece Shutter

    Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button to start the self-timer. Doing so will throw off the focus. When using the self-timer to photograph yourself only, first lock the focus (→p.61) on an object at about the same distance where you will be. The 2-second delay is effective for close-ups or photo duplicating work to prevent camera shake (camera movement while the shutter button is pressed).

  • Page 102: Bulb Exposures

    Bulb Exposures When bulb is set, the shutter is open during the time you keep pressing the shutter button completely. Bulb is useful when a long exposure is necessary for capturing night scenes, fireworks, the night sky, etc. Minutes Seconds Hours If the exposure is 1 sec.

  • Page 103: Lcd Panel Illumination

    LCD Panel Illumination The top and rear LCD panels are provided with illumination so you can read the panels in the dark. The < > button turns the illumination of both panels on or off. The illumination stays on for 6 sec. If you take a picture while the panel is illuminated, the illumination will turn off 2 seconds after the picture is taken.

  • Page 104: Mirror Lockup

    Mirror Lockup Mirror lockup is enabled with C.Fn-12. (→p.136) This prevents mirror-caused vibrations which may blur the image during close-ups or when a super telephoto lens is used. To set this Custom Function, see “Setting a Custom Function” on page 132. When mirror lockup is set, the camera operates as follows.

  • Page 105: Flash Photography

    Flash Photography An EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlite makes flash photography as easy as any AE mode. EX-series Speedlites enable E-TTL autoflash photography as well as E-TTL wireless autoflash photog- raphy with multiple Speedlites. Speedlite 550EX will be used to explain the flash photography features possible with the EOS-1Ds.

  • Page 106: Flash Photography With Speedlite 550Ex

    Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX With Speedlite 550EX, flash photography is easy as any AE mode, and you can use the following features: • E-TTL autoflash With E-TTL autoflash (preflash evaluative metering), optimum flash exposure is obtained for the subject in focus.

  • Page 107: E-Ttl Autoflash

    E-TTL Autoflash Using E-TTL autoflash in the < > Program AE mode is described below. For details on using Speedlite 550EX, see the instructions booklet that came with it. E-TTL Autoflash in Other Shooting Modes Even in the < >, < >, and <...

  • Page 108: High-Speed Sync (Fp Flash)

    (3) When you want to use daylight sync to eliminate shadows FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) With the Canon Speedlite 550EX, three successive flash shots can be bracketed automatically up to +/–3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. The flash output is changed for the three shots while the background exposure remains the same.

  • Page 109: Fe Lock

    FE Lock FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure reading for any part of the scene. Spot metering circle If the subject is too far away, resulting in underexposure, the < > icon will blink. In such a case, increase the ISO speed or get closer to the subject and repeat steps C.Fn-13-1/3 enables FE lock with the manually-selected AF point.

  • Page 110: Flash Exposure Compensation

    Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX Flash Exposure Compensation With the camera, you can set the EOS-dedicated Speedlite’s flash exposure compensation amount up to +/–3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. • The flash exposure compensation amount will be retained even after the < switch is set to <...

  • Page 111: Modeling Flash

    Modeling Flash By firing a modeling flash, you can see the shadows and other flash lighting effects produced by one or more Speedlites. Wireless, Multi-Speedlite System Speedlite 550EX has the following three features: (1) E-TTL autoflash (2) Slave unit feature (3) Master unit feature for wireless control of 550EX slave units By using the above features, you can set up a wireless E-TTL autoflash system with multiple Speedlite 550EXs.

  • Page 112: Metered Manual Flash Photography

    Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX Metered Manual Flash Photography With manual flash exposures, you can set the correct flash exposure by referring to the flash exposure level indicator in the viewfinder. This is useful for close-up flash photography. You will need a standard 18% gray card and an E-TTL autoflash Speedlite (such as the MR- 14EX) capable of manual flash exposures.

  • Page 113: About Ttl And A-Ttl Autoflash Speedlites

    Standard exposure index Current flash exposure level About TTL and A-TTL Autoflash Speedlites • With TTL and A-TTL autoflash Speedlites (EZ-, E-, EG-, ML-, TL-series) set in the TTL or A- TTL autoflash mode, the flash will be fired only at full output. If you set the camera’s shooting mode to manual or aperture-priority AE, you can adjust the aperture and fire the flash at full output.

  • Page 114: Using Non-Canon Flash Units

    Using Non-Canon Flash Units Sync Speed The EOS-1Ds can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at 1/250 sec. or slower shutter speeds. With large studio flash, the sync speed is 1/125 sec. or slower. Be sure to test the flash to see if it synchronizes properly with the camera.

  • Page 115: Playback Images

    Playback Images You can view or erase the images you capture with the camera. You can even make a sound recording for an image. When playback images not taken with the camera: The camera might not be able to properly display images captured with a different camera or edited with a personal computer for image processing or changing file name.

  • Page 116: Playback Images

    Playback Images You can playback any image on the LCD monitor. A single image or an image index can be displayed. Folder mode Image display formats Selection mark Image with shooting information (→p.118) Single image Playback an image. • Press the < >...

  • Page 117: Enlarging The Image

    • If you playback images and then go away without operating or turning off the camera, the LCD monitor will turn off automatically after half of the auto power-off time elapses. If the auto power-off function has been disabled, the image display will turn off automatically after 15 minutes.

  • Page 118: Image With Shooting Information

    Playback Images Image with Shooting Information Flash exposure compensation Aperture Metering mode Shutter speed Shooting mode ISO speed ISO speed bracketing White balance White balance bracketing amount < > Color temperature mode Date and time About the Histogram A histogram is a graph indicating the image’s brightness. The horizontal axis indicates the brightness level, while the vertical axis indicates how many pixels exist for each brightness level.

  • Page 119: Image Protection

    Image Protection Protecting a Single Image This prevents the image from being erased accidentally. The < > button has dual functions for image protection and sound recording. To protect an image, press the button and let go when the < press the <...

  • Page 120: Menu Protecting All Images In A Folder Or Cf Card

    Image Protection Protecting All Images in a Folder or CF Card MENU You can protect all the images in a folder or CF card all at once. In the case of a folder, first select it. (→p.55) Protected images cannot be erased with the camera. To erase a protected image, first cancel the image protection.

  • Page 121: Sound Recording For An Image

    Sound Recording for an Image With the camera’s built-in microphone, you can record your voice for any image. The sound data is attached to the image file and can be played with the dedicated software. microphone Select the image to have a sound re- cording.

  • Page 122: Erasing An Image

    Sound Recording for an Image / Erasing an Image • A sound recording is not possible on a protected image. • The EOS-1Ds camera itself cannot play back the sound recording. The EOS-1Ds camera itself cannot play back the sound recording. You must transfer the image to a personal computer and use the dedicated software to play the sound recording.

  • Page 123: Erasing All Images In A Folder

    Erasing All Images in a Folder Erase the image. • While pressing the < > button, turn the < to select “OK.” Then let go of the < > button. The access lamp will blink while the image is erased. •...
  • Page 124 Erasing an Image On the erase menu, select “ALL.” • While pressing the < > button, turn the < to select “ALL.” Then let go of the < > button. A confirmation dialog will appear. Erase the images. • While pressing the < > button, turn the < to select “OK.”...

  • Page 125: Menu Erasing All Images On The Cf Card

    Erasing All Images on the CF Card MENU Once an image is erased, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you are erasing the right images. Protected images cannot be erased with the camera. To erase protected images, first cancel the image protection. (→p.119) This procedure is convenient for erasing all unprotected images at one time while retaining the protected images on the CF card.

  • Page 126: Menu Formatting A Cf Card

    • A non-Canon CF card or a CF card formatted with another camera or personal computer might not work with the EOS-1Ds camera. In such a case, format the CF card with the camera first. Then it might work with the camera.

  • Page 127: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings On-screen menus enable you to customize the camera’s various settings and functions. The mark you see in these Instruction Manual gives just a brief description of the relevant Custom Func- tion. This section explains all of the camera’s menu settings, Custom Functions, and Personal Functions.

  • Page 128: Menu

    Menu Settings MENU Custom WB Select the image to be used for the custom white balance setting. (→p.43) Color temp. Set the desired color temperature from 2800 K to 10000 K in 100 K increments. (→p.44) Processing parameter setting Besides the Standard setting, up to three sets of parameter settings can be set and registered.

  • Page 129: Noise Reduction

    Review time When “Review” is set to “On” or “On (Info),” you can set the number of seconds the image is displayed on the LCD monitor. (→p.53) Noise reduction When turned on, noise reduction can reduce noise in the image that is prone to occur during bulb exposures. The noise reduction process will take the same amount of time as the exposure time.

  • Page 130: Auto Power Off

    Menu Settings MENU Auto power off To avoid exhausting the battery, “Auto power off” turns off the camera automatically after the camera is left unused for a set time period. You can set this time to 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, or 30 min. “Off”...

  • Page 131: Custom Functions

    Press the < > button to return to the menu. To obtain the latest firmware update and installation instructions, see Canon’s Web site. Language Select your preferred language for the menu. It can be displayed in English, German, French, Spanish, or Japanese.

  • Page 132: Menu Setting A Custom Function

    Setting a Custom Function MENU Custom Function Setting Custom Function settings On the menu, select “Custom Function (C.Fn).” • Press the < > button. • While pressing the < dial to select < >. • While pressing the < dial to select “Custom Function (C.Fn).” Then let go of the <...

  • Page 133: Menu Custom Function Settings

    Custom Function Settings MENU C.Fn-01 Finder display during exposure 1: Displays the exposure information and number of remaining shots during continuous shooting. C.Fn-02 Shutter release without CF card 1: With C.Fn-02-1, the shutter button will not work if there is no CF card in the camera.
  • Page 134 Custom Function Settings MENU C.Fn-05 Manual Tv/Av set. for M exp. 1: This is convenient when you have to often change the 2: You set the shutter speed and aperture in the same way as 3: You set the shutter speed and aperture in the same way as C.Fn-06 Exposure level increments 1: Sets full-stop increments for the shutter speed and aperture.
  • Page 135 C.Fn-08 Top LCD panel / Back LCD pane 1: Displays the ISO speed at all times. It also displays the number of remaining shots on the top LCD panel with four digits. 2: Displays the ISO speed instead of the number of remaining shots.
  • Page 136 Custom Function Settings MENU C.Fn-11 AF point selection method 1: This reverses the functions of the < 3: This reverses the functions of the < C.Fn-12 Mirror lockup 1: Effective for close-up and telephoto shots to prevent camera C.Fn-13 Number of AF points/Spot metering 1: The selectable AF points are limited to 11.
  • Page 137 C.Fn-14 Auto reduction of daylight sync 0: Obtains a natural-looking fill-flash automatically. 1: This prevents underexposure of a subject in front of a strong backlight such as a sunset. C.Fn-15 Shutter curtain synchronization 1: By using a slow sync speed, you can create a light trail following a moving subject.
  • Page 138 Custom Function Settings MENU C.Fn-18 Switch to registered AF point 1: Press the < 2: You can switch to the registered AF point only while you C.Fn-19 Lens AF stop button function 1: AF operates only while the AF stop button is pressed. While 2: When the button is pressed while metering is still active, AE 3: In the manual AF point selection mode, holding down the 4: In the One-Shot AF mode, pressing the button switches to AI...

  • Page 139: Menu Clearing All Custom Functions

    Custom Function Settings / MENU C.Fn-00 Focusing screen 0: For New Laser-matte screens. 1: For Laser-matte screens. Clearing All Custom Functions MENU Except for C.Fn-00, you can clear all the Custom Function settings (reverts to 0). MENU Since the EOS-1Ds’s standard focusing screen is the Ec- CIII, C.Fn-00-1 is already set upon factory shipment.

  • Page 140: Menu Registering Custom Function Groups

    Registering Custom Function Groups MENU Registering Custom Function Groups MENU You can register up to three groups of Custom Function settings. A group of Custom Function settings can be used for a specific shooting situation such as sports, snapshooting, and landscapes.
  • Page 141 Registering Custom Function Groups MENU Select the group number. • While pressing the < dial to select a group number from “P.Fn-00-1” to “P.Fn-00-3.” Then let go of the < When you select an unregistered group number, the “Not registered” message will appear. If you select a registered group number, the Custom Function settings in that group will be displayed.

  • Page 142: Menu Using A Custom Function Group

    Registering Custom Function Groups MENU Using a Custom Function Group MENU After following the procedure on the preceding page to register a Custom Function group, follow the procedure below to apply the Custom Function group’s settings to the camera. On the menu, select “Personal Func- tions (P.Fn).”...
  • Page 143 Registering Custom Function Groups MENU Select “OK.” • While pressing the < dial to select “OK.” Then let go of the < button. Check the registered group’s Custom Function settings. The group number of the Custom Functions that were applied is displayed in green, and the settings are also displayed.

  • Page 144: Personal Functions

    Personal Functions Beyond Custom Functions, Personal Functions enable you to further customize your camera settings. They are set with the dedicated software while the EOS-1Ds is connected to a personal computer. For details, see “EOS DIGITAL Software User’s Manual.” P.Fn-00 for Custom Function group registration can be set with the camera. (→p.140) P.Fn No.

  • Page 145: Menu Clearing And Resetting Personal Functions

    Clearing and Resetting Personal Functions MENU You can clear or reset Personal Functions set and registered with the dedicated software. The Personal Function settings can be modified only with the driver software. For details, see “EOS DIGITAL Software User’s Manual.” Even after you clear the Personal Function settings all at once (→p.146), you can follow the above procedure to reset the Personal Functions.

  • Page 146: Menu Clearing All Personal Functions

    Clearing All Personal Functions MENU You can clear all the Personal Function settings set or registered with the dedicated software. After all the Personal Functions are cleared, you can set them again by using “Personal Functions (P.Fn).” (→p.145) On the menu, select “Clear all Personal Functions.”...

  • Page 147: Maintenance

    Learn how to set the camera’s date and time, back-up battery and clean the CMOS sensor. Maintenance...

  • Page 148: Menu

    Setting the Date and Time MENU To set or correct the camera’s date and time, follow the procedure below. The date and time is recorded with each picture you take. The pictures you take are recorded together with the current date and time. If the correct date and time is not set first, the pictures you take will be recorded with an incorrect date and time.

  • Page 149: Replacing The Back-Up Battery

    Replacing the Back-up Battery The back-up battery maintains the camera’s date and time. The battery’s service life is about 10 years. If the date/time is reset upon battery pack replacement, replace the back-up battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery as described below. ( + ) For the back-up battery, be sure to use only a CR2025 lithium battery.

  • Page 150: Menu Cleaning The Cmos Sensor

    CMOS sensor, it may show up as a dark speck in the pictures you take. To avoid this, follow the procedure below to clean the CMOS sensor. Note that the CMOS sensor is a very delicate component. If possible, you should have it cleaned by a Canon Service Center.
  • Page 151 Clean the CMOS sensor. • After cleaning the CMOS sensor. • • • Be sure not to turn off the camera while cleaning the CMOS sensor. If the power is turned off, the shutter will close and you might damage the shutter curtain with the blower.

  • Page 153: Reference

    This section will help you understand your camera better. It covers basic photography concepts, camera specifications, system acces- sories, and other reference information. Reference...

  • Page 154: Basic Terminology

    Basic Terminology Abbreviation for auto exposure. It is an automatic metering and exposure system that sets the optimum exposure (shutter speed and/or aperture) based on the reading by the built-in exposure meter. Abbreviation for auto focus. It enables the camera to focus the subject automatically. CF (CompactFlash) card CF card is the small, card-shaped storage media used to record images taken by the EOS- 1Ds.

  • Page 155: Shutter Speed

    Basic Terminology Aperture The aperture value (f/number) indicates the size of the aperture opening in the lens. It is equal to the focal length devided by the aperture diameter. It adjusts the amount of light striking the CMOS sensor. The aperture value is displayed on the camera’s top LCD panel and in the viewfinder.

  • Page 156: Depth Of Field

    Basic Terminology Depth of field This is the range where acceptable focus can be achieved in front of and behind the point of the subject. The smaller the aperture (the higher the f/number), the deeper the depth of field. And the larger the aperture (the lower the f/number), the shallower the depth of field. The depth of field is affected as described below: (1) A smaller aperture (a higher f/number) increases the depth of field.

  • Page 157: Exposure Warning List

    Exposure Warning List Mode Blinking Warning The sample warnings apply when a lens having a maximum aperture of f/1.4 and minimum aperture of f/22 is attached to the camera. The maximum and minimum aperture warning displays will differ depending on the lens attached to the camera. Indication The subject is too 1) Increase the ISO speed.

  • Page 158: Program Line

    Program Line The program line below applies when the camera is used in the Program AE < > mode with an EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens. Shutter speed Program Line Description The bottom horizontal axis represents the shutter speed and the right vertical axis represents the aperture.

  • Page 159: Shutter Speed And Aperture Display

    Shutter Speed and Aperture Readouts Shutter speed readout The shutter speed is normally displayed in 1/3-stop increments. Numbers from “4” to “8000” denote the denominator of the shutter speed fraction. For example, “125” is 1/125 sec. Also, 0"3 is 0.3 sec., and 15" is 15 sec. Aperture readout The aperture is normally displayed in 1/3-stop increments.

  • Page 160: Error Codes

    If the same error occurs often, something is probably wrong with the camera. Jot down the “xx” error code and take your camera to the nearest Canon Service Center (see list of service centers on the back cover).
  • Page 161 Message “CF card full” Since the CF card is full, a sound recording cannot be made. Erase No more recording unnecessary images from the CF card to make more room. Note that any erased images cannot be recovered. (→p.121) Cannot record The sound file (WAV) is damaged, or there is a sound file in an incompatible format.

  • Page 162: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. Power Source The battery You are using the wrong battery. cannot be Use the dedicated Ni-MH Pack. (→p.22) recharged. The battery is not properly attached to the charger. Attach the battery properly to the charger.
  • Page 163 Use a soft cloth to clean the screen. clear image. The LCD’s service life has expired. Contact your dealer or Canon Service Center. The image is out The lens focus mode switch is set to < of focus.

  • Page 164: Changing The Focusing Screen

    Changing the Focusing Screen You can change the camera’s focusing screen to better suit the subject or shooting situation. You must also set C.Fn-00 so that the standard setting for obtaining a correct exposure matches the focusing screen. Focusing Screen Type New Laser-matte Screen Laser-matte Screen C.Fn-00 cannot be in any Custom Function group to be registered.
  • Page 165 Ec-series Interchangeable Focusing Screens Ec-A: Standard microprism Lenses with a maxi- mum aperture smaller (higher f/number) than f/5.6 will cause the focusing screen’s microprism to darken. Ec-B: New split screen Lenses with a maxi- mum aperture smaller (higher f/number) than f/5.6 will not cause the focusing screen’s microprism to darken.

  • Page 166: Major Accessories (Optional)

    Major Accessories (optional) Ni-MH Pack NP-E3 Dedicated, high-performance power pack with a rated voltage of 12 V. It can be recharged up to 500 times. When fully charged, it enables the camera to take up to about 600 shots at normal temperature. Ni-MH Charger NC-E2 Quick charger dedicated to the Ni-MH Pack NP-E3.

  • Page 167: Pc Card Adapter

    CF card Data storage device where the captured images are recorded. CF cards made by Canon are recommended. PC card adapter Enables a CF card to be inserted into a PC card slot or...

  • Page 168: System Map

    System Map ST-E2 220EX 420EX Rubber Frame Ec Bundled Accessories Ec-Series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Strap L4 Anti-Fog Eyepiece Ec Eyecup Ec-II Hand Strap E1 Angle Finder C Focusing screen Ec 550EX Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX CR2025 lithium battery EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk Ni-MH Pack NP-E3 DC Coupler Kit DCK-E1 Ni-MH Charger NC-E2...
  • Page 169 Canon EF lenses Interface Cable IFC-450D6 Interface Cable IFC-450D4 IFC-200D6 IFC-200D4 Data Verification Kit DVK-E1 Card reader CF card PC card adapter Remote Switch Timer Remote Controller RS-80N3 TC-80N3 IEEE 1394 port USB port PC card slot IEEE 1394 port...

  • Page 170: Specifications

    Type Digital AF/AE SLR Type I or II CF card 35.8 x 23.8 mm (1.4 x 1 in) Canon EF lenses (effective focal length is as marked on the lens) Canon EF mount High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor Effective pixels: Approx. 11.1 megapixels Total pixels: Approx.
  • Page 171 • Viewfinder Type Coverage Magnification Eyepoint Built-in dioptric correction Focusing screen Mirror Viewfinder information Depth-of-field preview Eyepiece shutter • Autofocus Type AF points AF working range Focusing modes AF point selection Selected AF point display AF-assist beam • Exposure Control Metering modes Metering range Exposure control systems...

  • Page 172: Drive System

    Specifications AE lock • Shutter Type Shutter speeds Shutter release Self-timer Remote control • Flash EOS-dedicated Speedlite PC terminal • Drive System Drive modes Continuous shooting speed Max. burst during continuous shooting 10 shots • LCD Monitor Type Monitor size Pixels Coverage Brightness control...

  • Page 173: Sound Recording

    Working temperature range Working humidity • All the specifications above are based on Canon’s testing and measuring standards. • The camera’s specifications and physical appearance are subject to change without notice. The voice narration recorded with the built-in microphone is attached to the image.

  • Page 174: Index

    FE lock ... 109 flash exposure compensation ... 110 flash metered manual ... 112 flash photography ... 105 - with non-Canon flash unit ... 114 focusing screen ... 164 folder ... 54 - creating ... 54 - selecting ... 55 formatting of CF card ...
  • Page 175 - of a single image ... 119 - of all images in CF card ... 120 self-timer ... 100 - of all images in folder ... 120 shutter button ... 29 image recording quality ... 38 shutter speed and aperture display ... 159 image with shooting information ...
  • Page 176 CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan U.S.A. CANON U.S.A. INC. For all inquiries concerning this camera, call toll free in the U.S. 1-800-OK-CANON or write to: Customer Relations, Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, N.Y. 11042-1198 CANADA CANON CANADA INC.

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