INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS-1Ds Mark II is a high-performance, digital AF SLR camera with a large (36mm x 24mm), 16.70-megapixel CMOS sensor. The camera is compatible with all Canon EF lenses (except the EF-S lens) and designed for quick shooting at will. Besides high-precision Area AF, the camera has many features for all types of photography, from fully automatic snapshooting to professional-level, creative work. Read this Instruction Manual to familiarize yourself with the proper operation of this camera.
Test the Camera Before Using
Before using the camera, take a few test shots and check that the images are properly recorded on the memory card. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or read by a personal computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.

Copyrights

Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of images of people and certain subjects for anything but private enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions, etc. , may prohibit photography. Canon and EOS are trademarks of Canon Inc. Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Corporation in the United States and other countries. SD is a trademark. All other corporate names and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners. * This digital camera supports Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif 2.21 (also called Exif Print). Exif Print is a standard that enhances compatibility between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera setting information is incorporated and optimized to obtain better print output quality.

Item Check List

Check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. The accessories included can also be checked in the System Map (p.170 ).
EOS-1Ds Mark II / Camera body (Eyecup, body cap, and battery compart-
ment cap attached. Built-in lithium battery for date/time.)
Ni-MH Pack NP-E3 (protective cover and instructions included) Ni-MH Charger NC-E2 (Instructions included) DC Coupler Kit DCK-E1 (Instructions included) Wide Strap L5 Interface Cable IFC-450D4 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Video Cable VC-100 EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk Digital Photo Professional Disk Pocket Guide
Quick start guide to shooting.
EOS-1Ds Mark II Instruction Manual (this booklet) EOS-1Ds Mark II Software Instruction Manual
Explains the procedure for transferring images to a personal computer and for RAW image processing.
Digital Photo Professional Main Function Quick Guide Warranty card
* Be careful not to lose any of the above items. * Using Canon memory cards is recommended.

Contents

Introduction
Item Check List... 3 Handling Precautions... 8 Nomenclature... 10 Conventions Used in this Manual.. 16

Getting Started

Recharging the Battery... 18 Installing and Removing the Battery.. 20 Using a Household Power Outlet.. 22 Mounting and Detaching a Lens... 23 Installing and Removing the Memory Card.. 24 Basic Operation... 27 Menu Operations... 32 Restoring the Default Settings... 36 Dioptric Adjustment... 37 Setting the Date and Time... 38 Replacing the Date/Time Battery.. 39 Cleaning the CMOS sensor... 40 Attaching the Neck Strap and Hand Strap... 42

2 Image Settings

Setting the Image-recording Quality.. 44 Setting the ISO Speed... 47 Selecting the White Balance.. 48 Custom White Balance... 49 Setting the Color Temperature... 51 White Balance Correction... 52 White Balance Auto Bracketing.. 53 Selecting the Color Matrix... 55 Creating Custom Color Matrix Settings.. 56 Setting the Processing Parameters... 58 Setting the Folder and Memory Card.. 60 Creating a new folder... 60 Selecting a Folder... 61 Selecting the Memory Card.. 61 Using Both Memory Cards for Image Recording (Backup). 62 File Numbering Methods.. 63
3 Autofocus and Drive Modes
Selecting the AF Mode... 66 Selecting the AF Point... 68
Registering and Switching the AF Point..70 AF Point Activation Area..72 AF Sensitivity and Lens Maximum Aperture..73 When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)...75 Selecting the Drive Mode..Self-timer Operation...78

4 Exposure Control

Selecting a Metering Mode...80 Program AE....84 Shutter-Priority AE....86 Aperture-Priority AE...88 Depth-of-eld Preview...89 Manual Exposure...90 Setting Exposure Compensation..92 Auto Exposure Bracketing...93 AE Lock....95 Bulb Exposures....96 LCD Panel Illumination...96 Mirror Lockup...97 Eyepiece Shutter....97 Flash Photography....98

Pressing halfway (9) This activates autofocusing (AF) and automatic exposure (AE) that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed on the top LCD panel and in the viewnder. Pressing completely
This releases the shutter and takes the picture.
If you press the shutter button halfway and (9) elapse, you must press it halfway again and wait a moment before pressing it completely to take a picture. If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway rst or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it completely immediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes the picture. No matter what state the camera is in (image playback, menu operation, image recording, etc.), you can return to shooting instantly just by pressing the shutter button halfway.

Using the <6> Dial

The <6> dial is mainly used for shooting-related settings. There are three ways to use this dial:
(1) While pressing a button, turn the <6> dial until the desired setting appears on the top LCD panel.
When you release the button, the selected setting takes effect and the camera will be ready to shoot. In this way, you can set the shooting mode, AF mode, metering mode, drive mode, etc.
(2) After pressing a button, turn the <6> dial.
When you press a button, its function remains selected for 6 seconds (9). During this time, you can turn the <6> dial to set the desired setting. After the button turns off or if you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot. In this way, you can select the AF point or press the <O> button to set the exposure compensation amount.
(3) Turn the <6> dial only.
While referring to the top LCD panel, turn the <6> dial. In this way, you can set the shutter speed, aperture, etc.

Using the <5> Dial

The <5> dial is used for AF point selection and selecting the desired setting on the LCD monitor. This <5> dial works only when the <7> switch is set to <1>. There are three ways to use this <5> dial:
(1) While pressing a button, turn the <5> dial.
In this way, you can select and set various menu settings or set ash exposure compensation. When you let go of the button, the selected setting takes effect. You can also review and select images on the LCD monitor with this dial.
(2) After pressing a button, turn the <5> dial.

When you press a button, its function remains on for 6 seconds (9). During this time, you can turn the <5> dial to set the desired setting. After the button turns off or if you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot. In this way, you can select the AF point or set the exposure compensation.
(3) Turn the <5> dial only.
While turning the <5> dial, look at the setting in the viewnder or on the top LCD panel. In this way, you can set the aperture in the cameras manual exposure mode.

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. Before using the vertical grip controls, turn on the vertical-grip on/off switch. When you are not using the vertical grip, be sure to turn off the vertical-grip on/off switch to prevent inadvertent operation of the vertical grip controls.

Menu Operations

By setting various optional settings with the menus, you can set processing parameters, the date/time, Custom Functions, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, you use the <M> button, <X> button, and <5> dial on the camera back to proceed to the next step.
<M> button <X> button LCD Monitor <5>
Playback menu Shooting menu Tab
Set-up 1 menu Set-up 2 menu Custom/ Personal Functions

Menu items

Menu categories
Even while the menu is displayed, you can instantly go back to shooting by pressing the shutter button halfway. The explanation of menu functions hereinafter assumes that the menu items or settings are displayed.

Menu Setting Procedure

Display the menu.
Press the <M> button to display the menu. To turn off the menu, press the button again. With the menu displayed, follow the procedure below.
2 Select a menu tab (zxcbn).

Select the white balance setting.
Hold down the <B> button and turn the <5> dial to select the desired white balance. Then let go of the button.
:Auto (Approx. 3000K-7000K) :Daylight (Approx. 5200K) :Shade (Approx. 7000K) :Cloudy, twilight, sunset (Approx. 6000K) :Tungsten light (Approx. 3200K) :White uorescent light (Approx. 4000K) :Flash (Approx. 6000K) :Custom (Approx. 2000K-10000K) Set the optimum white balance manually to suit the lighting. (p.49) P :Color temperature (Approx. 2800K-10000K) PC-1, PC-2, PC-3 Personal white balance Use the provided software to register Personal white balance settings. Not displayed if no Personal white balance settings have been registered.

Q W E R Y U I O

About White Balance
The three RGB (red, green, and blue) primary colors exist in the light source in varying proportions depending on the color temperature. When the color temperature is high, there is more blue. And when the color temperature is low, there is more red. To the human eye, a white object looks white regardless of the type of lighting. With a digital camera, the color temperature can be adjusted with software so that the colors in the image look more natural. The subjects white color is used as the criteria for adjusting the other colors. The cameras <Q> setting uses the CMOS sensor for auto white balance.

3Custom White Balance

With custom white balance, you shoot a white object that will serve as the basis for the white balance setting. By selecting this image, you import its white balance data for the white balance setting.
Photograph a white object.
Make sure the plain, white subject lls the entire center spot metering circle. Set the lens focus mode switch to <g>, then focus manually. (p.76) Set any white balance setting. (p.48) Shoot the white object so that a standard exposure is obtained. If it is underexposed or overexposed, a correct white balance setting might not be obtained.
2 Select [Custom WB]. Select the <z> tab.
Hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select [Custom WB]. Then let go of the button. s The 9-image index display will appear.
the 3 Select downimage. > button and Hold the <X
turn the <5> dial to select the image you shot in step 1. Then let go of the button.
the balance data. 4 ImportdownwhiteX> button and Hold the <
turn the <5> dial to select [OK]. Then let go of the <X> button. s The images white balance data will be imported.
<O 5 Select down >. <B> button and turn Hold the
the <5> dial to select <O>. Then let go of the <B> button. s The custom white balance will be set.
Instead of a white object, an 18% gray card (commercially available) can produce a more accurate white balance.

Setting the Color Temperature
You can numerically set the white balances color temperature.
Select <P> for the white balance.
Hold down the <B> button and turn the <5> dial to select <P>.
color 2 Set thedown thetemperature. and turn Hold <B> button
the <6> dial to set the desired color temperature. Then let go of the button. The color temperature can be set from 2800K to 10000K in 100K increments.
When setting the color temperature for an articial light source, set white balance correction (magenta or green) as necessary. If you want to set <P> to the reading taken with a color temperature meter, take test shots and adjust the setting to compensate for the difference between the color temperature meters reading and the cameras color temperature reading.

White Balance Correction

You can correct the standard color temperature for the white balance setting. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a color temperature conversion or color compensating lter. Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels. Users familiar with using color temperature conversion or color compensating lters will nd this feature handy.
Hold down the <B> button and press the <u> button.
Hold down the <B> button. You can let go of the <u> button.
Hold down the < 2 the <6> or <5B> and turn > dial.
The <6> dial adjusts blue (B) and amber (A), and the <5> dial adjusts magenta (M) and green (G). You can adjust both blue (B)/amber (A) and magenta (M)/green (G). To cancel white balance correction, return the setting to 0.
During the adjustment, <a> will be displayed in the viewnder. One level of the blue/amber correction is equivalent to 5 mireds of a color temperature conversion lter. (Mired: measuring unit indicating the density of a color temperature conversion lter. ) You can also set white balance bracketing and AEB shooting in addition to the white balance correction.
White Balance Auto Bracketing
With just one shot, three images having a different color tone can be recorded simultaneously. Based on the white balance modes standard color temperature, the image will be bracketed with a blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias. This is called white balance bracketing. It can be set up to 3 levels in single-level increments.
Hold down the <B> button and press the <V> button.
The rear LCD panel will be as follows: Hold down the <V> button. You can let go of the <B> button.
down the < 2 Hold 6> or <5V> and turn the < > dial.
The <6> dial adjusts blue (B) and amber (A), and the <5> dial adjusts magenta (M) and green (G). You can only set either the blue (B)/ amber (A) bias or magenta (M)/green (G) bias. : OFF : 1 level : 2 levels : 3 levels s The number of remaining shots displayed on the LCD panel will be one-third the normal count.

will be set automatically and displayed in the viewnder and on the LCD panel. As long as the shutter speed is not blinking, the exposure will be correct.
4 Take the picture. and press the Compose the shot
shutter button completely.
If 30 and the maximum aperture blink, it indicates underexposure. Increase the ISO speed. Or use ash. If 8000 and the minimum aperture blink, it indicates overexposure. Decrease the ISO speed. Or attach a neutral density lter to the lens. If automatic AF point selection (p.68) has been set, all the AF points that achieve focus will light. d stands for Program. AE stands for Auto Exposure. If the focus conrmation light <o> blinks, the shutter will lock and a picture cannot be taken. You can freely change the shutter speed and aperture combination (program) while retaining the same exposure. This is called program shift. To shift the program, press the shutter button halfway and turn the <6> dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture is displayed. After you take the picture, the program shift will be canceled.

sShutter-Priority AE

In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture value to suit the brightness of the subject. This is called Shutter-Priority AE. A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion. *s stands for Time value.

Fast shutter speed

Slow shutter speed
Select <s> on the LCD panel.
Hold down the <W> button and turn the <6> dial to select <s>. Then let go of the button.
shutter 2 Set theatdesiredLCD panelspeed. Look the top and turn

the <6> dial.

subject. 3 Focus the shutter button halfway. Press the
The aperture value is set automatically.
4 Check the viewnder display and shoot.
As long as the aperture value is not blinking, the exposure will be correct.
If the maximum aperture blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a slower shutter speed until the aperture value stops blinking. Or increase the ISO speed.
If the minimum aperture blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a faster shutter speed until the blinking stops. Or decrease the ISO speed.

J Image Protection

Protecting a Single Image
This prevents the image from being erased accidentally.
Display the image to be protected.
the image. 2 Protectthe <H> button. Press
The <J> icon will then appear to indicate that the image is protected. To cancel the image protection, press the <H> button again. The <J> icon will disappear. You can also protect the image right after capture by pressing the <H> button during the image review.
Since the <H> button has dual functions for image protection and sound recording (p.114), if you press the button too long (2 sec.), sound recording will start instead and image protection will not be set. To apply image protection, press the <H> button and let it go immediately. Note that formatting the memory card will also erase any protected images. The image can be protected regardless of the display format. Protected images cannot be erased with the cameras Erase function. To erase protected images, rst cancel the image protection. If you use Erase all (p.116, 117) when there are protected images, all images except the protected ones will be erased. This is convenient when you want to erase unnecessary images all at once.
3Protecting All Images in a Folder or Card
You can protect all the images in the selected folder (p.61) or memory card all at once. Or you can cancel the image protection all at once.

Select [Protect images].

Select the <x> tab. Hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select [Protect images]. Then let go of the button.
2 Select the desired protection setting.
Hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select the desired setting. Then let go of the button. s A conrmation dialog will appear. Hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select [OK]. Then let go of the button.
Protected images cannot be erased with the cameras Erase function. To erase protected images, rst cancel the image protection.
KSound Recording for an Image
You can record and add sound to any image. The sound data is recorded in the image le and can be played with the software provided.
1 Display the image to have sound. the sound. 2 Recordthe <H> button for about 2 Press

microphone

sec. When [Recording] appears, keep pressing the <H> button and speak into the built-in microphone. The maximum time for a single sound recording is 30 sec. To end the sound recording, let go of the button. s Images having a sound recording will have the <j> icon displayed.

Sound recording is possible while in any image display format. Sound recording is not possible with a protected image. The camera cannot playback the sound. To make a sound recording longer than 30 sec. , repeat step 2 to make another recording for the same image. You can also record sound right after image capture during the image review by following step 2.

Erasing Images

You can erase a single image with the <L> button, erase all images in a folder, or use menu commands to erase all images in a memory card. Only protected images will not be erased. Once an image is erased, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you no longer need the image before erasing it. To prevent important images from being erased accidentally, protect it.

Erasing a Single Image

1 Display the image to be erased. the L> 2 PressErase<menubutton. at the The will appear
bottom of the screen. PTo exit the erase menu, press the <L> button again.
3 Erase the image. > button and turn Hold down the <L
the <5> dial to select [OK]. Then let go of the button. s The access lamp will light or blink and the image will be erased.
You can also follow steps 2 and 3 to erase the image right after capture during the image preview.
LErasing All Images in a Folder folder containing 1 Select the be erased. (p.61) the images to playback mode. 2 Set the the <V> button. Press
If the folder selection screen is displayed, hold down the <V> button and turn the <5> dial to set the playback mode. Any image display format is okay.
the L> 3 PressErase<menubutton. at the The will appear

bottom of the screen.

Erase select [ALL]. 4 On thedown themenu,button and turn Hold <L>
the <5> dial to select [ALL]. Then let go of the button. s The conrmation dialog will appear.
5 Erase the images.> button and turn Hold down the <L
the <5> dial to select [OK]. Then let go of the button. s The access lamp will light or blink and all the unprotected images in the folder will be erased.
3Erasing All Images in the Memory Card

Select [Erase all on card].
Select the <x> tab. Hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select [Erase all on card]. Then let go of the button. s The conrmation dialog will appear.
2 Erase the images. > button and Hold down the <X
turn the <5> dial to select [OK]. Then let go of the button. s All unprotected images on the memory card will be erased. After the images are erased, the menu will reappear.
Once an image is erased, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you no longer need the image before erasing it.
3Formatting a Memory Card
Formatting a memory card will erase all the data in the card, including protected images. Before formatting a card, make sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer the images to a personal computer before formatting the card.

Select [Format].

Select the <c> tab. Hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select [Format]. Then let go of the button.
be 2 Select the card tocard, formatted. is [Card1] is the CF and [Card2]
the SD card. Hold down the <X> button and turn the <5> dial to select the card. Then let go of the button. s A conrmation dialog will appear.
turn the <5> dial to select [OK]. Then let go of the button. s The memory card will be formatted. s When the formatting is completed, the menu will reappear.
A non-Canon memory card or a card formatted with another camera or personal computer might not work properly with the camera. If this happens, format the card with the camera rst. Then it might work with the camera. The memory cards capacity displayed on the Format screen may be lower than the capacity indicated on the card.

Handling Card Err

If Card Err is displayed on the LCD panel, it indicates a problem with the memory card that is preventing the image data from being recorded or read. Use another memory card instead. Or, if you have a memory card reader (commercially available) that can read the card, use it to transfer the images to a personal computer. After transferring all the image data, format the memory card. It may then return to normal.

a three-image display will appear. To return to single image display, set the camera for standard image display.

Three-image view

3 Set the print settings. depending on The print order will vary
Indication when [Standard] and [Both] are set.
the [Print Type] (p.138) setting. You can set the quantity for each image for standard-type prints.
Indication when [Index] is set.
If you want to include the image in the index print, checkmark <X> the box. Otherwise, leave the box unchecked. If there are other images you want to select, repeat steps 2 and 3. You can select up to 998 images.
Order screen. 4 Exit thethe <7> button. Press
The Print Order screen will reappear. Press the <7> button again to save the print order to the memory card. The menu will then reappear.

Selecting All Images

The print order can also be set or canceled for all the images in the memory card. One standard-type print will be ordered for all the images. Note that after following the Selecting Individual Images procedure, if you do the Selecting All Images procedure, the print order will change to All images.

Select [All].

The All screen will appear.
setting. 2 Select the desired camera, select Depending on your
[Mark all in card] or [Mark all in folder]. If you select [Clear all in card], all the images in the memory card selected for printing will be deselected. If you select [Clear all in folder], all the images in the folder selected for printing will be deselected.
Print Order screen. 3 Exit the Print Order screen, press the On the
<7> button. The settings will be saved to the memory card, and the menu will reappear.
Note that 1 images cannot be selected for printing even when you set Mark all. When using a PictBridge printer, print no more than 100 images for one print order. If you specify more than this, all the selected images might not be printed.
Direct Printing with DPOF
With a printer compatible with direct printing, you can easily print images specied with DPOF.

3Custom Function Settings

C.Fn-03 is unused.

C.Fn-01
Viewnder display during exposure
1: Displays the exposure information and number of remaining shots during continuous shooting.

C.Fn-02

Shutter release without card
1: The shutter button will not work without a memory card in the camera. This prevents shooting without a memory card. If there is no memory card and you press the shutter button, Card will blink on the top LCD panel and in the viewnder. It indicates that C.Fn-02-1 is in effect.

C.Fn-04

Shutter button/AE lock button
1: You can focus at one location and obtain AE lock at another location in the scene. Press the <w> button to autofocus and press the shutter button halfway to attain AE lock. 2: In the AI Servo AF mode, you can press the <w> button to stop the AF operation momentarily. This prevents the AF from being thrown off by any obstacle passing between the camera and subject. The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken. 3: This is useful for subjects which keep moving and stopping repeatedly. In the AI Servo AF mode, you can press the <w> button to start or stop the AI Servo AF operation. The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken. Thus, the focusing and exposure will always be at the optimum point as you wait for the decisive moment.
C.Fn-04 and C.Fn-19-0/1/2 (p.153) both have AF start/stop and AE lock functions. If you have set both these Custom Functions and you execute both Custom Function operations, the latter operation will not work. The only exception will be when AF stop is executed after AF start.

C.Fn-05

Manual Tv/Av set. for M exp.
1: This is convenient when you often have to change the aperture during studio shooting with studio ash units. Also, when you use AEB in the manual exposure mode, the shutter speed can stay xed while only the aperture is shifted for AEB. To set the shutter speed, hold down the <O> button (or the <S> button if C.Fn-11-1/2 is set) and turn the <6> dial. 2: You set the shutter speed and aperture in the same way as with C.Fn-05-0. And you can still set the aperture even while the lens is detached from the camera. Convenient especially if you want to use a super telephoto lens with more than one EOS-1Ds Mark II camera body. 3: You set the shutter speed and aperture in the same way as with C.Fn-05-1. And you can still set the aperture even while the lens is detached from the camera.

C.Fn-16

Safety shift setting
Safety shift can be set for the shutter-priority AE and aperture-priority AE modes. 1: If the subjects brightness changes suddenly and the current shutter-priority AE or aperture-priority AE setting becomes unsuitable, the shutter speed or aperture is shifted to obtain a suitable exposure automatically.

AF point activation area

1: The AF point activation area expands by one point all around the manually-selected AF point. A total of 7 AF points become active. This setting is effective for when only one manually-selected AF point is unable to focus track a subject moving erratically. 2: The camera automatically sets the AF point activation area to 7 or 13 points to suit the lens focal length and AF mode.This is effective when the subjects movement is unpredictable.
The AF point activation area centers on the selected AF point. Therefore, if a peripheral AF point is selected, the AF point activation area will be smaller as shown below.
7-point activation area Selected AF point Activation area 13-point activation area
Setting C.Fn-13 will also expand the AF point activation area.

C.Fn-18

Switch to the registered AF point
1: Press the <P> button to switch to the registered AF point. 2: Switch to the registered AF point only while you press the <P> button. When you release the button, the AF point selected previously becomes active again. You can thereby easily switch between the selected AF point and registered AF point.
If C.Fn-04-1/3 is also set, you can press the <P> button to switch to the registered AF point and start the AF at the same time.

C.Fn-19

Lens AF stop button function
1: AF operates only while the AF stop button is pressed. While the button is pressed, AF operation with the camera is disabled. 2 : When the button is pressed while metering is still active, AE lock takes effect. Convenient when you want to focus and meter separately. 3 : In the manual AF point selection mode, holding down the button switches to automatic AF point selection (among 45 AF points). Holding down the button switches from manual AF point selection to automatic AF point selection instantly. Convenient when you are no longer able to focus track a moving subject with a manuallyselected AF point in the AI Servo AF mode. In the automatic AF point selection mode, the center AF point is selected only while you hold down the button. 4 : In the One-Shot AF mode, the camera switches to AI Servo AF mode only while you hold down the button. In the AI Servo AF mode, the camera switches to One-Shot AF mode only while you hold down the button. Convenient when you need to keep switching between One-Shot AF and AI Servo AF for a subject which keeps moving and stopping. 5: With the lens IS switch already ON, the Image Stabilizer operates only while you press the button.

Image Playback

Image display format:

Highlight alert:

Image Protection and Erase

Protection:

Erase:

Sound Recording

Recording method: File format: Recording time: The voice annotation recorded with the built-in microphone is attached to the image. WAV Max. 30 sec. per recording CP Direct, Bubble Jet Direct, and PictBridge-compatible printers JPEG images (Print ordering enabled with DPOF version 1.1) 20 Custom Functions with 65 settings 27 Possible

Direct Printing

Compatible printers: Printable images:

Customization

Custom Functions: Personal Functions: Camera setting saving/reading:

Power Source

Battery: One Ni-MH Pack NP-E3 * AC power can be supplied via the AC adapter and DC coupler. Number of possible shots: At 20C/68F: Approx. 1200 At 0C/32F: Approx. 800 * The above gures apply when a fully-charged Ni-MH Pack NP-E3 is used. Battery check: Automatic Power saving: Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, or 30 min. Back-up battery: One CR2025 lithium battery

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions: Weight: 156 (W) x 157.6 (H) x 79.9 (D) mm / 6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1 in. 1215 g/42.9 oz. (body only. battery: 335 g/11.8 oz. )

Working Conditions

Working temperature range: 0C- 45C / 32F - 113F Working humidity: 85% or less
All the specications above are based on Canons testing standards. The cameras specications and physical appearance are subject to change without notice.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. The safety precautions noted as follows are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment. The term equipment refers primarily to the camera and its power supply accessories.

WARNINGS

Do not aim the camera or detached lens only directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could injure your eyesight. Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage to the camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury. In addition, placement of the neck strap around a childs neck could result in asphyxiation. Be particularly careful to keep the lithium battery CR2025 used in the camera out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows the battery. Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or Canon Customer Support. To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of damage. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or Canon Customer Support immediately. Stop operating the equipment immediately if it should emit smoke or noxious fumes. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Set the cameras 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. Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Set the cameras main switch to the OFF position and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord immediately. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support. Prevent the equipment from immersion in, water or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The camera is not waterproof. If the exterior contacts with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. If water or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately set the cameras main switch to the OFF position and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord immediately. Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support. Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other organic solvent substances to clean or maintain the equipment. Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock. Replace a broken or damaged power cord.

LCD Monitor and LCD Panels
(1) The color LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology. There may be a few dead pixels where a black, red, or green pixel is always displayed. They number no more than 0.02 percent (standard tolerance) of all effective pixels. They also do not affect the images recorded. (2) Do not press hard against the LCD monitor or LCD panel or subject it to physical shock. Doing so may result in a warped display or malfunction. (3) If the LCD monitor or LCD panels become dirty, use a blower brush or soft cloth to clean. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to a Canon Service Center. (4) At low temperatures, the liquid-crystal display response may become slower. And at high temperatures, the display may blacken. In either case, the display will return to normal at room temperature.

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. Doing so may destroy the image data. (3) To prevent deformation due to heat, do not leave any CF cards in direct sunlight or near a 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 case. (6) A CF card incompatible with the camera will not be able to record or display any images. Be sure to use only compatible CF cards. (7) Do not bend or exert any excessive force or physical shock on the CF card. (8) Do not store CF cards in hot, dusty, or humid places. Also avoid places prone to generate static charge or an electromagnetic field.

Lens Electrical Contacts

After 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. Contacts

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. (p.22)

Load the battery.

Insert the battery into the battery compartment and turn the release handle as shown by the arrow while pushing in the battery. (p.23)

Attach a lens.

Align the red dots on the lens and camera and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it snaps in place. (p.26)

LCD monitor (32,34)

Eyecup (35)
CF card slot (27) Select button (33)

CF card slot cover (27)

Digital terminal
CF card eject button (28) Display button (54,116) Erase button (122) Rear LCD panel (18) Clear buttons (34) Recording image quality selection button (38) White balance bracketing button Access lamp (28)
CF card slot cover release knob (27) Recording microphone (121)
White balance selection button (41)
Battery compartment cap (23)

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 Shutter speed ( ) Bulb ( ) Bulb exposure time (min.:sec.) ( Depth-of-field AE ( ) AF point selection mode ( , FE lock ( ) Busy ( , ) Error ( )
Shots remaining ( - ) ISO speed ( , ) Self-timer countdown ( - ) Bulb exposure time (Hours) ( - ) Error code AF mode One-Shot AF AI Servo AF

Exposure level scale

Battery level
Drive mode Single-frame Continuous Self-timer (10 sec.) Self-timer (2 sec.)
Flash exposure compensation
Exposure compensation amount AEB amount Flash exposure compensation amount CF card writing status
The LCD panel illustration above shows all the icons and indicators displayed. During actual use, only the relevant icons and indicators are displayed.

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 Auto Daylight Shade Cloudy Tungsten light Fluorescent light Flash Manual Color temperature CF card icon

Selection mark

Recording image quality Large/Fine Large/Normal Small/Fine Raw White balance bracketing level Folder number ( )

Date transfer mark*

: The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting problems. : The Note symbol gives supplemental information. : The Light bulb symbol gives a helpful tip for operating your camera or taking pictures. : The Custom Function symbol indicates that there is a relevant Custom Function. For details, see Custom Functions on page 133.

Before You Start

This chapter explains a few preliminary steps and the basic operation of the EOS-1Ds camera.

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.

Connect the power cord to the charger. Connect the power plug to an AC outlet. The < POWER > lamp will light.
Detach the protective cover.
Attach the cover to the battery compartment cap and retain it. Whenever the battery is out of the camera, be sure to attach the protective cover to prevent short circuit.

Connect the battery.

Connect the charging plug to the batterys charging terminal. The charging plug can be connected to either terminal A or B.
Battery recharging starts.
When the battery is connected, recharging starts automatically and the < > lamp lights. When the battery is completely recharged, the lamp will start blinking (twice per second). A completely exhausted battery takes about 2 hours to fully recharge. After recharging the battery, disconnect it and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
Installing and Removing the Battery

Installing the Battery

Detach the battery compartment cap.
Grasp both sides of the cap and pull it off. The batterys protective cover can be attached to the battery compartment cap. Keep the cap and cover in a safe place.

Insert the battery.

Insert the battery and while pushing it in, turn the release handle as shown by the arrow.
If the batterys rubber lining (for water resistance) is not clean, use a moist cotton swab to wipe it clean.

Rubber lining

Checking the Battery Level
After replacing the battery or before using the camera, check the battery level.

Turn the <

> switch to <
When the < > switch is turned on, the battery check is executed automatically and the battery level is displayed on the top LCD panel.
: Battery level OK. : Battery running low. : Battery will be exhausted soon. : Recharge the battery.

Battery Life

Temperature At 20C / 68F At 0C / 32F Number of Shots Approx. 600 Approx. 450
shows the number of shots that can be taken with a fully-charged battery at the The table temperature. It is based on Canons testing conditions (w/EF 50mm f/1.4 USM specified lens, review turned on, reviewing time of 2 sec., and + image quality).

Simultaneous Capture in RAW and JPEG Formats
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.
Select RAW on the rear LCD panel.
While pressing the < > button, turn the < dial to select < > displayed on the rear LCD > button. panel. Then let go of the < >
On the LCD monitor menu, select RAW+JPEG rec.
Press the < > button. While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select < >. While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select RAW+JPEG rec. Then let go of the < > button.
Select the JPEG image quality.
While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select the desired JPEG image quality. Then > button. let go of the < The menu will reappear. When you take a picture, it will be recorded in both the RAW and JPEG formats simultaneously. To stop recording the image in both formats, select only on the LCD monitor menu.
> icon When the image is recorded in both the RAW and JPEG formats, the <display the will not be displayed in the viewfinder. The rear LCD panel will also not
>, < > or < >). JPEG image quality (< The RAW and JPEG images captured simultaneously will have the same image file number but a different extension. The JPEG image will have the.JPG extension and the RAW image will have.TIF. The < >, < > or < > image-recording quality selection with the procedure explained on the preceding page will remain in effect even during the simultaneous RAW and JPEG image capture.
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).

> dial

Registrating and Switching AF Point
By registering the AF point you often use, you can switch to it instantly. You can register an offcenter 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 registered.

Registering an AF Point

Automatic selection
Press the < > button which remains active for ( ). Then turn the < > or < > dial to select the AF point to be registered.
While pressing the < the < > button.

> button, press

When the AF point is registered, the LCD panel display will differ depending on the selected AF
point. The same display will also appear when the registered AF point is selected. Off-center AF point Center AF point
This registers the selected AF point.
When using a Speedlite and spot metering, first press the < > button. If you press the < > button first, the AF point selection will be canceled.
An AF point can be registered even when C.Fn-13-1/2 has been set to limit the selectable AF points to 11. (p.66) When C.Fn-13-3 has been used to limit the selectable AF points to 9, an AF point cannot be registered. (p.66) SEL stands for Select, and HP stands for Home Position.
Switching to the Registered AF Point
Normally, you press the < > button and < > button simultaneously to switch to the registered AF point. However, with C.Fn-18-1/2 (p.138), you can just press the < > button to switch to the registered AF point. See Setting a Custom Function on page 132.
(1) Press the < > button and < simultaneously.

> button

This is the default method with C.Fn-18-0.
(2) Press only the < > button to switch to the registered AF point. C.Fn-18-1 (138) (3) Switch to the registered AF point only while pressing the < > button. C.Fn-18-2 (138)
button When the <AF>point. is released, it will return to the original
If no AF point has been registered, the above steps will switch it to the center AF point. set the center registered AF If you Thisor cancel C.Fn-13,you changeAF point will become the(or vice versa). point. does not apply if C.Fn-13-1 to C.Fn-13-2
The registered AF point will not change in this case. If C.Fn-18-1/2 and C.Fn-04-1/3 have been set, you can press only the < > button to switch to the registered AF point and start autofocusing at the same time.
AF Point Activation Area C.Fn-17
C.Fn-17 can be set to expand the AF points 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

C.Fn-17-1 (p.137)

This larger activation area makes it easier to focus subjects moving irregularly.

> switch to < >.
Selecting a Metering Mode
While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial until the desired metering mode icon appears.

Evaluative

Partial

Centerweighted average

Release the <

Evaluative Metering

This is an all-around metering mode suited even for backlit subjects. The viewfinder is divided into 21 metering zones to which any AF point can be linked for evaluative metering. After detecting the main subjects size, position, brightness, background, front and back lighting, etc., the camera sets the proper exposure. During manual focusing, evaluative metering is based on the center AF point. If the subject brightness and background light level are very different (there is a strong backlight or spotlight), use partial metering ( ) or spot metering ( ) instead.

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.

Spot Metering

This is for metering a particular part of the subject or scene. The metering is weighted at the center covering 2.4% of the viewfinder area.
Centerweighted Average Metering
The metering is weighted at the center and then averaged for the entire scene.
AF Point-Linked Spot Metering
To make AF point selection faster, the selectable AF points can be limited to 11 (C.Fn-13-1) or 9 (C.Fn-133). When C.Fn-13-1 or C.Fn-13-3 has been set, the manually-selected AF point is linked to 2.4% spot metering. (p.66, 136)
During continuous shooting in the spot metering mode, AE lock is set automatically without the < > indicator displayed in the viewfinder. C.Fn-13-2 can limit the manually-selectable AF points to only 11 while keeping the spot metering linked to the center AF point. (p.66, 136)

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.
Set the metering mode to spot metering.

(p.76)

Aim the AF point over the midtone area (the ceiling 1) and press the < > button.
This obtains the first spot meter reading.
Exposure level of the first spot meter reading The moving exposure level indicator indicates the current exposure level relative to the first spot meter reading taken at 1.

Press the shutter button fully and release it.
The mirror locks up, and after 30 seconds, it will go back down automatically. Pressing the shutter button fully again locks up the mirror again.
Press the shutter button fully again to take the picture.
The picture is taken and then the mirror goes back down.
bright light such as the beach In very promptly after mirroratlockup. or ski ground on a sunny day, take the picture mirror lockup, do not point the camera During and damage the shutter curtains. lens at the sun. The suns heat can scorch lockup with the a bulb exposure, there will be If you use mirrorsound when you self-timer forshutter button during self-timer a shutter release release the operation. This is not the sound of the shutter release. lockup, the During mirrorcurrent drive drive mode will be set to single-frame shooting ( ) to override the mode (single or continuous). used with the self-timer, the shutter button fully the first If mirror lockup isthe mirror and release thepressing10 seconds or 2 seconds later time will lock up shutter (depending on the delay time selected).

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 photography with multiple Speedlites. Speedlite 550EX will be used to explain the flash photography features possible with the EOS-1Ds. For details on Speedlite 550EX, see the instructions booklet that came with it.
First set the < > switch to < set the < > switch to < >. >. If necessary, also
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. In the aperture-priority AE mode, a slow sync speed is set automatically in low-light situations to obtain a natural-looking, balanced exposure between the subject and background.
High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)
High-speed sync (FP or focal-plane flash) enables flash synchronization with all shutter speeds from 30 sec. to 1/8000 sec.

FE (Flash Exposure) Lock

Erasing All Images on the CF Card
On the menu, select Erase all on CF card.
Press the < > button. While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select < >. While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select Erase all on CF card. Then let go of the < > button.
While pressing the < > button, turn the < > > dial to select OK. Then let go of the < button. All unprotected images on the CF card will be erased. After the images are erased, the menu will reappear. To exit the menu and turn off the LCD monitor, > button. press the <
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.

Formatting a CF Card

If necessary, you can format a CF card for use with the camera. If you insert the CF card into the camera and the CF card error message appears, you may have to format the CF card.
On the menu, select Format.
Press the < > button. While pressing the < > button, turn the < dial to select < >. While pressing the < > button, turn the < dial to select Format. Then let go of the < button. > > >

Select OK.

While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select OK. Then let go of the < button. The CF card will be formatted. After the CF card is formatted, the menu will reappear. To exit the menu and turn off the LCD monitor, > button. press the < >
When you format a CF card, all data on the card will be lost. Protected images will also be erased. Before formatting a CF card, be sure it is okay to erase the contents. card or card formatted with another camera personal A non-Canon CFnot work a CFthe EOS-1Ds camera. In such a case,orformat the computer might with

While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to select the desired Custom Function. Then let > button. go of the < While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial to set the desired setting. Then let go of the > button. < Repeat the above steps to set any other Custom Functions.

Custom Function settings

Press the < > button. The Custom/Personal Function menu will reappear. The respective Custom Function setting (number) will be displayed in the Custom Function list. To exit the menu and turn off the LCD monitor, > button. press the <

Custom Function Settings

Finder display during exposure
1: Displays the exposure information and number of remaining shots during continuous shooting.

C.Fn-01

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. This prevents picture taking without a CF card. If there is no CF card and you press the shutter button, will blink on the top LCD panel and in the viewfinder. It indicates that C.Fn-02-1 is in effect.

C.Fn-03

ISO speed expansion
1: You can expand the ISO speed to ISO 50. When this is set, L will be displayed.

C.Fn-04

Shutter button / AE lock button
1: You can focus at one location and obtain AE lock at another location in the scene. Press the < > button to autofocus and press the shutter button halfway to attain AE lock. 2: In the AI Servo AF mode, you can press the < > button to stop the AI Servo AF operation momentarily. It prevents the AF from being thrown off by any passing obstruction coming between the camera and subject. The exposure is set when the picture is taken. 3: This is useful for subjects which keep moving and stopping repeatedly. In the AI Servo AF mode, you can press the < > button to start or stop the AI Servo AF operation. The exposure is set when the picture is taken. Thus, the optimum focusing and exposure are always ready for the peak moment.
C.Fn-04 and C.Fn-19-0/1/2 (p.138) both have AF start/ stop and AE lock functions. If you have set both these Custom Functions and you execute both Custom Function operations, the latter operation will not work. The only exception will be when AF stop is executed after AF start.
MENU Custom Function Settings

C.Fn-05

Manual Tv/Av set. for M exp.
1: This is convenient when you have to often change the aperture during studio sessions with studio flash units. Also, when you use AEB in the manual exposure mode, the shutter speed can stay fixed while only the aperture is shifted for AEB. To set the shutter speed, hold down the < > button (or the < > button if C.Fn-11-1/2 is set) and turn the < > dial. 2: You set the shutter speed and aperture in the same way as with C.Fn-05-0. And you can still set the aperture even while the lens is detached from the camera. Convenient especially if you want to use a super telephoto lens with more than one EOS-1Ds body. 3: You set the shutter speed and aperture in the same way as with C.Fn-05-1. And you can still set the aperture even while the lens is detached from the camera.

C.Fn-06

Exposure level increments
1: Sets full-stop increments for the shutter speed and aperture. 2: Sets half-stop increments for the shutter speed, aperture, and exposure compensation. When C.Fn-06-2 is set, AEB varying the ISO speed will be disabled by.

C.Fn-07

USM lens electronic MF
1: This prevents the focus from being thrown off by inadvertent turning of the focusing ring after One-Shot AF. With both C.Fn-07-1 and C.Fn-07-2, manual focusing is possible with the lens focus mode switch set to < > (or < >). 2: Electronic manual focusing is disabled in the AF mode. Applicable lenses EF 50mm f/1.0L USM, EF 85mm f/1.2L USM, EF 200mm f/1.8L USM, EF 300mm f/2.8L USM, EF 400mm f/2.8L USM, EF 400mm f/2.8L II USM, EF 500mm f/4.5L USM, EF 600mm f/4L USM, EF 1200mm f/5.6L USM, EF 28-80mm f/2.8-4L USM.
When both C.Fn-04 and C.Fn-07 are set, electronic manual focusing will be enabled or disabled as follows:
Custom Function No. Setting 0 C.Fn-2 C.Fn-04 0, 2 D/E D/D D/D 1, 3 E/E E/D D/D
When in focus/Not in focus

E: Enabled D: Disabled

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. You can tell when the number of remaining shots is low by seeing a low maximum burst count displayed in the viewfinder during continuous shooting. 3: Displays the number of images saved in the selected folder. Or select this setting if the top LCD panel cannot display all of the digits indicating the number of remaining shots. Images recorded in the RAW+JPEG mode are counted as 1 per shot even though there are two identical images.
The ISO speed display in the viewfinder also changes in the same way.

C.Fn-09

Auto bracketing sequence / cancel
You can alter the AEB sequence when you bracket automatically with the shutter speed, aperture, or ISO speed. You can also alter the white balance bracketing sequence. When Auto cancellation is set, bracketing will be canceled after you change the lens, or turn off the Main Switch. 1: The first bracketed shot is standard exposure (or exposed with the standard white balance). This bracketing sequence can be repeated. 2: Starts the bracketing sequence with the minus (bluish) setting. 3: Repeats the bracketing sequence starting with the minus (bluish) setting.

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. The higher the number, the smaller the aperture opening. The range of aperture numbers (f/numbers) displayed depends on the lens used. 1/3-stop Increments Shutter Speed Aperture 1/2-stop Increments Shutter Speed Aperture Full-stop Increments Shutter Speed Aperture
C.Fn-06 enables the shutter speed and aperture to be set in full-stop or 1/2-stop increments. (p.134)

Error Codes

If a camera error occurs, < xx> will be displayed on the top LCD panel. Follow the instruction below according to the error code. 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). If an error occurs after you take a picture, the camera might have missed the shot. Press the < > button to see if the image appears on the LCD monitor. Error code Countermeasures Clean the lens contacts. (p.11) There is a problem on the CF card. Please perform one the following actions: Removing and reinstalling the CF card. Format the CF card. Use another CF card instead. Too many folders in the CF card. Replace with a formatted CF card. The CF card is full. Erase unnecessary images or replace with a CF card with sufficient space. Remove and reinstall the battery.

On-screen Messages

The messages displayed on the LCD monitor are as follows: Message Busy This is not an image shot by EOS-1Ds Description The camera is processing the data. Wait a moment. You selected an image that cannot be used for Custom WB. Select an image that can be used. (p.43)
Folder number full Since the folder number has reached the maximum of 999, a new No more producing folder cannot be created. Use a personal computer to delete unnecesfolder sary folders or use a CF card containing a folder number that has not reached the maximum. CF card full No more producing folder Since the CF card is full, a new folder cannot be created. Use a CF card which is not full or use a personal computer to erase unnecessary images or folders from the CF card to make more room. Note that any erased images cannot be recovered.

Folders File numbering

Processing parameters Interface

White Balance

Settings Auto white balance Personal white balance Color temperature compensation Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten light, fluorescent light, flash, custom, color temperature setting, personal white balance (Total 10 settings) Hybrid auto white balance with the CMOS sensor and a dedicated, external sensor Up to three personal white balance settings can be registered White balance bracketing: +/3 stops in full-stop increments

Color Matrix

Type Two types of color space, sRGB and Adobe RGB. Preferable type is selectable out of four types of color tone in sRGB (Total 5 types).

Viewfinder

Type Coverage Magnification Eyepoint Built-in dioptric correction Focusing screen Mirror Viewfinder information Glass pentaprism Approx. 100 percent vertically and horizontally with respect to the effective pixels 0.7x (1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity) 20 mm 3.0 - +1.0 diopter Interchangeable (9 types), Standard focusing screen: Ec-CIII Quick-return half mirror (Transmission:reflection ratio of 37:63, no mirror cut-off with EF 1200mm f/5.6 or shorter lens) AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, manual exposure, metering range, ISO speed, exposure level, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, FP flash, FE lock, flash exposure level), JPEG format, number of remaining shots, CF card information Enabled with depth-of-field preview button Built-in
Depth-of-field preview Eyepiece shutter

Autofocus

Type AF points AF working range Focusing modes TTL-AREA-SIR with a CMOS sensor 45 AF points (Area AF) EV 0-18 (at ISO 100) One-Shot AF AI Servo AF Manual focusing (MF) Automatic selection, manual selection, home position (switch to registered AF point) Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on top LCD panel AF-assist beam is emitted by the dedicated Speedlite
AF point selection Selected AF point display AF-assist beam

Exposure Control

Metering modes TTL full aperture metering with 21-zone SPC (1) Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point) (2) Partial metering (approx. 8.5% of viewfinder at center) (3) Spot metering Center spot metering (approx. 2.4% of viewfinder at center) AF point-linked spot metering (approx. 2.4% of viewfinder) Multi-spot metering (Max. 8 spot metering entries) (4) Centerweighted average metering EV 0-20 (at 20C with 50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100) Program AE (shiftable), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, E-TTL autoflash, manual, flash metered manual Equivalent to ISO 100-1250 (in 1/3-stop increments), ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 50. (C.Fn-03) Auto exposure bracketing (AEB): +/3 stops in 1/3-stop increments.