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    E English Edition INSTRUCTIONS
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    Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS-1V is a high-performance autofocus single-lens reflex camera equipped with , read this instruction booklet and familiarize yourself with your new camera. ■Symbols The Caution symbol alerts you to actions to prevent picture-taking problems. The Note
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    Handling Precautions 6 Nomenclature 8 Conventions Used in this Instruction Booklet 12 1 Before You Start 13 Basic Operation Point Activation Area 44 Focusing an Off-Center Subject 45 When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing 47 4 Metering Modes 49 Selecting a Metering Mode 50 Metering Modes 51
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    Film Speed Manually 73 Multiple Photography with Speedlite 550EX 84 Using Other EOS-Dedicated Speedlites 93 Using Non-Canon Flash Units 94 7 Custom Functions 95 8 For EOS-1V HS Users 115 9 Reference Section 119 Basic Photography Terms 120 7 Troubleshooting Guide 122 Exposure
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    , focusing screen, film compartment, and mirror. Do not use an organic solvent-containing cleaner to clean the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, consult your nearest Canon Service Center. (6) The shutter curtains are extremely thin. Use only a blower to clean. Be careful not to blow air
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    read. If this happens, have it replaced (at cost) by a Canon Service Center. At low temperatures, the LCD display response may become slower. And , when the battery becomes exhausted, film advance and auto rewind may not work and may blink on the LCD panel. After the battery is replaced with a
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    Nomenclature • Reference page numbers are indicated in parentheses. • In the text, camera controls are indicated by their respective icons. Focusing screen (→p.127) Reflex mirror (→p.81) Lens mount Lens mount index (→p.21) Self-timer lamp (→p.79) Shutter button (→p.14) Lens lock pin Lens
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    Flash-sync contacts Hot shoe < > Shooting mode button (→p.30) < > Metering mode button / < > Flash exposure compensation button (→p.50 / 89) < > AF mode button (→p.34) < > Film advance mode button (→p.77) < > AEB button (→p.69) < > ISO film speed button (→p.73) < > Film plane mark Film
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    ID) ( ~ ) Date* ( ~ ) Personal Function setting* ( , ) Shooting mode : Program AE : Manual exposure mode : Shutter speed-priority AE mode : Depth-of-field AE mode : Aperture-priority AE mode Month* Battery . • Asterisked items are related to the EOS LINK SOFTWARE ES-E1 (sold separately). 10
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    Viewfinder Information Area AF ellipse Focusing points Nomenclature Spot metering circle Exposure level indicator Laser-matte screen Manual exposure icon AE lock indicator In-focus indicator Frame counter Frame countdown icon Flash-ready indicator FE lock underexposure warning High-speed
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    and markings found on the camera. See "Nomenclature" on page 8. Reference page numbers are also stated in parentheses (→p.■) • In this instruction booklet, a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens is used for explaining the procedures. • The procedures are based on the assumption that the Custom Functions are
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    pictures. If you will be using the camera for the first time, read this chapter first. 1 If you are familiar with the basic operations of EOS cameras and want to start using the camera right away, see "Quick Start with Program AE" on page 29. Before You Start Attaching the Strap
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    < > except that it also enables the beeper to sound in the following cases: • Focus is achieved in One-Shot AF mode. • Focus is achieved with manual focus. Shutter Button You can press the shutter button halfway or all the way. Hold the camera steadily and press the shutter button slowly without
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    Basic Operation Halfway pressing When the shutter button is pressed halfway, autofocusing (AF) is activated to focus the subject. Autoexposure (AE) metering is also turned on to set the correct shutter speed and aperture which are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel for ( 6 ). Complete
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    halfway again, the camera will be ready to take a picture. Buttons which turn on for 6 or 16 seconds are indicated in this instruction booklet with the following icons: ( 6 ) : The button's function remains active for 6 seconds after the button is released. ( 16 ) : The button's function remains
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    is set to < >. < > : Set to this position to disable the < >. < > : Set to this position to enable the < >. Reverting to the Default Settings With the EOS-1V, you can set the shooting mode, metering mode, and other settings as you wish. You can also use Custom Functions (→p.95) to customize camera
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    Basic Operation Resetting the camera to the default settings Open the side door and press the < > button. This will reset the camera to the default settings shown in the table below. Shooting mode < > Program AE AF mode One-Shot AF Metering mode Evaluative Film advance mode Single Focusing
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    the Battery Level Installing the Battery The battery is housed in the camera grip. Remove the grip to install one 2CR5 lithium battery. • For the EOS-1V HS, see page 115. 1 Remove the grip. • Use a coin to turn and loosen the grip screw as shown by the arrow in the figure. Slide off
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    battery. (→p.7) • The table shows the number of 24-exposure rolls based on Canon's tests with a new battery and an EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens. Figures in Booster PB-E2 or E1 and Battery Pack BP-E1 is provided in the respective instruction booklet. • If the < > is set to < > and nothing is displayed
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    Mounting a Lens Red dots 1 Remove the caps. • Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow. 2 Attach the lens. • Align the red remove the lens. • Be careful not to lose the lens caps and body cap. • AF stands for autofocus. • MF or M stands for manual focus. 21
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    a film roll No. (three digits) is imprinted automatically on the film leader. The usersettable number can be used to identify which EOS-1V body you used (if you have multiple EOS-1V bodies) to shoot that roll. The film roll No. counts up each time you load a roll of film into the camera. This way
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    loaded. You also cannot set the film roll No. User-settable No. Film roll No. Imprinting position Frame 1 : Multi Function. This refers to the EOS-1V's extended functions. User-settable No. Film roll No. 1 Press the < > button to set the film ID setting mode. • Each time you press the button
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    number of remaining rolls whose shooting data can be stored in the camera's memory will be displayed. This number is used when you use the EOS LINK SOFTWARE ES-E1 (sold separately). Remaining 36-ex. rolls whose shooting data can be recorded Indicator of remaining rolls (each bar represents 5 rolls
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    Loading and Unloading Film Shutter curtain The shutter curtains have been manufactured at very high precision. Never touch them with your fingers. When loading film, do not touch or damage the curtains with your fingers or film. Loading Film 1 2 1 Open the camera back. • Use your thumb to press
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    Loading and Unloading Film Right Orange mark 3 Pull the edge of the film leader to the orange mark on the camera. • Hold down the film cartridge while pulling out the film leader. • If the edge of the film leader goes beyond the orange mark, rewind some of the film back into the cartridge. Wrong
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    film is not loaded properly, the film transport indicator < and the shutter will not work. Reload the film properly. • Infrared film can also be used. (→p.82) > or if the film is not DXcoded, see "Setting the Film Speed Manually" on page 73. C.Fn C.Fn 3 can prevent the ISO film speed from being set
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    Loading and Unloading Film Unloading Film After the film's last frame is exposed, the camera rewinds the film automatically. When the film starts to rewind, the film advance and rewind indicator on the LCD panel will "flow" from right to left to indicate that the film is rewinding. The frame counter
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    For quick and easy picture-taking, use the Program AE mode. This mode sets both the shutter speed and aperture automatically to suit the subject's brightness. Anyone can easily take pictures in this mode. By using the large Area AF ellipse in the viewfinder, it is easy to frame and capture a variety
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    in the viewfinder. • If the in-focus indicator in the viewfinder blinks, the shutter will lock and a picture cannot be taken. See "When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)" on page 47. Shutter speed Aperture Exposure setting 30
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    For details, see "Exposure Warning List" on page 124. • The focusing point which achieves focus flashes briefly. If the focusing point has been selected manually (→p.38), it will light dimly while it is active for ( 6 ). • If automatic focusing point selection (→p.38) has been set, all the focusing
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    camera shake. Horizontal shooting Vertical shooting • Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand, and press your right elbow lightly against your body. • Hold the lens at the bottom with your left hand. • Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder. • To maintain
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    The Area AF ellipse has 45 focusing points. By selecting the optimum focusing 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. 3 Using Autofocus (AF) First set the < > switch and < > switch to <
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    AF Mode Selection 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. 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to AF. 2 Set the AF mode. •
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    this occurs, a picture cannot be taken even if the shutter button is pressed completely. Reframe the shot and focus again. Also see "When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)" on page 47. 35
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    and predicts the focusing distance immediately before the picture is taken. This is for obtaining correct focus at the moment of exposure. With a manually selected focusing point, the focusing point will flash in red and focus track the subject. When the focusing point selection is automatic, the
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    Area AF Ellipse and Focusing Points The Area AF ellipse is the area where the camera can focus the subject. The Area AF ellipse has 45 focusing points, making autofocus possible over a wide area in the viewfinder. You can concentrate on composing the picture without worrying about whether a focusing
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    can be used) (1) You can select one of the 45 focusing points manually. (2) You can select one of eleven focusing points (C.Fn 13-1/2) (3) Basic Procedure for Focusing Point Selection or < >+< > 38 Automatic selection Manual selection Automatic selection • To select a focusing point, press the <
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    the < > dial. Turn the dial until the viewfinder display is as shown on the left. You can also turn the < > dial. • While in the manual selection mode, shifting the focusing point beyond the peripheral focusing point will set the automatic selection mode. The automatic selection mode can also be set
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    Procedure for Focusing Point Selection." C.Fn C.Fn-13-1 enables spot metering to be linked to the selected focusing point. (→p.52, 106) (3) Manual selection limited to 9 focusing points C.Fn-13-3 The center focusing point and 8 peripheral focusing points are selectable. Turning the Quick Control
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    (→p.52) C.Fn With C.Fn-18, you can select the center focusing point by pressing (and releasing) or holding down the < > button. (→p.109) C.Fn The manual selection method can be altered as follows: (1) C.Fn-11-1 gives the < > button the function of the < > button. (→p.105) (2) C.Fn-11-2 gives the
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    Focusing Point Registration and Switching By registering the focusing point you often use, you can switch to it instantly. You can register an off-center focusing point which suits your preferred framing or the picture-taking moment. Any of the 45 focusing points can be registered. Only one focusing
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    Focusing Point Registration and Switching • A focusing point can be registered even when C.Fn-13-1/2 has been set to limit the selectable focusing points to 11. (→p.106) • When C.Fn-13-3 has been used to limit the selectable focusing points to 9, a focusing point cannot be registered. (→p.106) • "
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    Focusing Point Activation Area C.Fn-17 C.Fn-17 can be set to expand the focusing point's activation area to include more than one active focusing point. (→p.108) • C.Fn-17-1 Expanding the activation area to 7 points C.Fn-17-1 (→p.108) This larger activation area makes it easier to focus subjects
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    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. (→p.35) 1 Aim the focusing point on the subject and press the shutter button halfway to focus. 2 Keep pressing
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    Subject AF Sensitivity According to the Lens' Maximum Aperture The EOS-1V's focusing points are all horizontal-line sensitive. However, brighter than f/4, high-precision AF is possible with the center focusing point working as a cross-type sensor. The remaining 44 focusing points are horizontal-line
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    in low light. (c) Extremely backlit or reflective subjects (car with a reflective body, etc.). (d) Overlapping near and far objects (animal in a cage, etc.). lens focus mode switch to MF (or M on older lenses) and focus manually. If focus cannot be achieved with the AF-assist light of a Speedlite or
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    Select the desired focusing point and press the shutter button halfway while manual focusing. When focus is achieved, the selected focusing point will focus after focus is achieved in the One-Shot AF mode (full-time manual focusing). C.Fn For USM lenses with an electronic focusing ring (such as
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    Evaluative, partial, spot, and centerweighted averaging metering modes are provided. Center spot metering, focusing point-linked spot metering, and multi-spot metering can also be set. Select the metering mode that suits the subject or your photographic intention. 4 Evaluative metering Partial
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    Selecting a Metering Mode 1 While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial until the desired metering mode icon appears. Evaluative Partial Spot Centerweighted averaging 2 Release the < > button. 50
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    detecting the main subject's 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 focusing point. • If the subject brightness and background light level are very different
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    continuous shooting in the spot metering mode, AE lock is set automatically without the < > indicator displayed in the viewfinder. C.Fn C.Fn-13-2 can limit the manually-selectable focusing points to only 11 while keeping the spot metering linked to the center focusing point. (→p.40, 106) 52
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    Metering Modes Multi-Spot Metering Multiple spot meter readings can be taken and then averaged automatically. As shown in the sample below, you can take multiple spot meter readings. 1 Set the spot metering mode. (→p.50) 2 Aim the focusing point over the shadow area and press the < > 1 button.
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    Metering Modes Multi-Spot Metering Display Fixed metering mark for the first spot meter reading Exposure level indicator (moving) before the second spot meter reading is taken. • This indicator shows the exposure level relative to the first spot meter reading. Exposure level indicator (moving)
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    You can set the shooting mode that best suits the subject or your objective. You can also easily achieve various photographic effects. : Manual (→65) : Shutter speed-priority AE (→56) : Depth-of-field AE (→61) : Aperture-priority AE (→58) bulb (→76) Multiple exposures (→74) AEB (→69) : Film
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    Shutter Speed-Priority AE In this mode, you set the desired shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture automatically to suit the subject brightness. A fast shutter speed can freeze motion, and a slow shutter speed can achieve a blurred effect. * Tv is an abbreviation for Time value. With a fast
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    Shutter Speed-Priority AE 3 Press the shutter button halfway and focus the subject. The shutter speed and aperture will be displayed. 4 Take the picture. • As long as the aperture display is not blinking, a correct exposure will be obtained. Exposure Warnings • If the lens' maximum aperture (
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    Aperture-Priority AE In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the subject brightness. The larger the aperture (smaller f-number) the more blurred the background will become. This effect is suited for portraits. The smaller the aperture (
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    Aperture-Priority AE 2 Turn the < > dial to set the desired aperture. 3 Press the shutter button halfway and focus the subject. The shutter speed and aperture will be displayed. 4 Take the picture. • As long as the shutter speed is not blinking, a correct exposure will be obtained. • If the shutter
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    Aperture-Priority AE Exposure Warnings • If the 30" shutter speed blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the < > dial to set a larger aperture (smaller fnumber) until the shutter speed stops blinking. • If the 8000 shutter speed blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the < > dial to set a smaller
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    Depth-of-field AE This mode is effective when you want a wide depth of field to keep everything in focus near and far. The optimum point of focus and aperture to attain the required depth of field are set automatically along with the shutter speed. • To use this mode, the lens focus mode switch
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    Depth-of-field AE 62 3 Aim the selected focusing point at the nearest subject you want in focus, then press the shutter button. ( 6 ) The in-focus indicator lights and is displayed. • If two focusing points are active (→p.43), both focusing points will be used for depth-of-field AE. 4 Use the same
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    Depth-of-field AE 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 3 to 5. • If the 30" shutter speed and the lens'
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    Depth-of-field AE • With automatic focusing point selection in the depth-of-field AE mode, only the center focusing point will be used for focusing. • If a slow shutter speed has been set, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. • If six seconds elapse before you complete the DEP procedure, the
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    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
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    Manual Exposure 4 Focus the subject. The shutter speed and aperture will be displayed. • On the right of the viewfinder, the full stops or half stops instead of the standard 1/3 stops. (→p.102) C.Fn C.Fn-5-2/3 enables the aperture to be set manually even when the lens has been detached. (→p.101) 66
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    Setting Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera's standard exposure setting. To set the exposure compensation amount, you can either turn the < > dial while looking through the viewfinder or press the < > button and turn the < > dial while looking at the LCD panel.
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    Setting Exposure Compensation C.Fn Custom Function C.Fn-6-2 enables the exposure compensation amount to be set in 1/2-stop increments. (→p.102) The exposure compensation amount's 1/2-stop increments enabled with C.Fn-6 are indicated in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as shown below. -1 1/2
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    Autoexposure Bracketing With autoexposure bracketing, the camera automatically changes the exposure level within the set range (up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments) for three successive frames. The three bracketed shots are exposed in the following sequence: correct exposure, underexposure, and
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    in progress, the AEB icon on the LCD panel and indicator in the viewfinder will blink until all the bracketed shots are taken. • In the manual exposure mode, AEB will proceed by changing the shutter speed. Canceling AEB • Follow steps 1 and 2 to set the AEB to . • AEB will also be canceled
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    the film, and setting the < > switch to < >. (→p.104) C.Fn C.Fn-5-1 can have the aperture change instead of the shutter speed during AEB in the manual exposure mode. (→p.101) AE Lock AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different place from the point of focus. After locking the exposure
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    AE Lock 3 Recompose the shot and take the picture. • When the shot is recomposed, the exposure level indicator will show the new exposure level in real-time relative to the locked exposure level. AE lock indicator AE lock exposure level Real-time exposure level Partial or spot metering is
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    set film speed will be displayed. Difference relative to the correct ISO film speed Manually-set ISO film speed 2 Turn the < > dial until the desired film displayed. This sample display indicates 3 that ISO 400 film has been manually set to ISO 800. This is also displayed when the Release the
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    Multiple Exposure By not advancing the film, a single frame can be exposed multiple times. Up to nine multiple exposures can be set for one frame. Multiple exposures can be taken in any shooting mode. 1 Open the side door and press the < > button. The < > icon appears on the LCD panel ( 6 ) and the
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    each multiple exposure by the amounts shown below. To underexpose, see "Setting Exposure Compensation" on page 67. Exposure Compensation Guide for Multiple Exposures No. of Multiple Exposures 2 3 Underexposure Amount of Each Exposure -1.0 stop -1.5 stop 4 -2.0 stop These exposure compensation
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    Bulb Exposures When bulb is set, the film is exposed 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. 1 While pressing the < > button, turn the < > dial until is displayed
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    Single-Frame and Continuous Shooting The film advance mode can be set to single-frame shooting or continuous shooting. Single-frame Shooting < > After a picture is taken, the film advances by one frame automatically. Continuous Shooting < > The pictures are taken continuously while you hold down the
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    Film Advance Mode + One-Shot AF Manual Focus AI Servo AF EOS-1V 2CR5 lithium battery EOS-1V + BP-E1 Size-AA alkaline batteries x 4 3.5 3 EOS-1V + PB-E2 Nickel Hydride Pack (EOS-1V HS) NP-E2 10 9 7 7 Size-AA alkaline batteries x 8 3 3 6 5 3 3 EOS-1V + Power Drive Booster E1 Size
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    focus (→p.45) 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). Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter
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    Depth-of-field Preview Using the Eyepiece Shutter If you take a picture without looking through the viewfinder, stray light may enter the eyepiece and affect the exposure. To prevent this, use the built-in eyepiece shutter before taking the picture. To cover the eyepiece with the eyepiece shutter,
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    Mirror Lockup Mirror lockup is enabled with C.Fn-12 (→p.106). This prevents mirrorcaused vibrations which may blur the image during close-ups or when a super telephoto lens is used. To set this Custom Function, see "Selecting and Setting a Custom Functions" on page 96. When mirror lockup is set, the
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    you also take back-up pictures at slightly nearer and farther distances centering on the infrared index's distance. • Also refer to the infrared film's instructions. • Using a red filter enhances the infrared film's effects. • The focusing distance need not be adjusted with color infrared film. 82
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    as E-TTL wireless autoflash photography with multiple Speedlites. Speedlite 550EX will be used to describe the flash photography features provided with the EOS-1V. For details on Speedlite 550EX, see the 6Instructions booklet that comes with it. Flash Photography First set the < > switch to < >. If
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    • E-TTL is an abbreviation for Evaluative-Through-The-Lens. • With autofocus, the flash exposure is always based on the aperture (set automatically or manually) and autoflash metering is weighted at the current focusing point. • When it is difficult to autofocus, the 550EX's built-in AF-assist beam
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    is described here. For details on Speedlite 550EX operations, see the Speedlite 550EX Instructions booklet. 1 Set the camera's shooting mode to . 2 Check that the 30 sec. - 1/250 sec.) (Manual) Manual (30 sec. - 1/250 sec.) Flash Aperture Setting Auto Manual Manual (2) When you press the shutter
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    Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) When the Speedlite 550EX is set to the high-speed sync mode ( ), it can synchronize at all shutter speeds, even those faster than 1/250 sec. When high-speed sync is enabled, is displayed in the viewfinder to indicate high-speed sync.
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    part of the scene. 1 Check that the Speedlite's pilot lamp is lit. • The flash mode can be either normal or high-speed sync. FE lock works with either mode. Spot metering circle 2 Focus the subject. • Focus at the point where you want to lock the flash exposure. 3 Aim the spot metering
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    away resulting in underexposure, the icon will blink. Get closer to the subject and follow steps 3 and 4. C.Fn C.Fn-13-1/3 enables FE lock with the manually-selected focusing point. (→p.106) 88
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    Flash Exposure Compensation With the camera, you can set the EOS-dedicated Speedlite's flash exposure compensation amount up to ±3 stops in >. • The flash exposure compensation amount can also be set with certain Canon Speedlites. If flash exposure compensation is set with both the camera and the
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    Speedlite 550EX FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) With the Canon Speedlite 550EX, three successive flash shots can be bracketed Flash exposure bracketing is set with the 550EX. For details, see the 550EX's Instructions booklet. • The flash exposure bracketing amount set with the 550EX is indicated by
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    Flash Photography with Speedlite 550EX Modeling Flash By firing a modeling flash, you can see the shadows and other flash lighting effects produced by one or more Speedlites. 1 Make sure the camera and Speedlite are properly set for flash photography. 2 Press the camera's depth-of-field preview
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    a flash output ratio for up to three groups of Speedlites to create the desired flash lighting effect. • For details, see the 550EX and ST-E2's Instructions booklet. Wireless, multi-Speedlite system Speedlite 550EX Transmitter ST-E2 Speedlite 550EX 92
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    Auto (30 sec. - 1/250 sec.) (Manual) Manual (30 sec. - 1/250 sec.) Flash Aperture Setting Auto Auto Manual Manual (2) When you press the shutter button completely takes effect. • About automatic reduction of flash output If an EOS-dedicated Speedlite is used to illuminate a subject backlit by an
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    flash unit connected to the PC terminal can be used at the same time. • Canon EOS-dedicated Speedlites are recommended for use with this camera. • If the camera is used PC terminal. + (plus) Such flash units do not work with the EOS-1V camera unless the polarity of the sync cable is changed.
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    Custom Functions enable you to customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences. In the previous text, the C.Fn symbol was used to point out relevant Custom Functions. In this chapter, all the Custom Functions are described in detail. C.Fn-0 .....98 C.Fn-10 ...104 C.Fn-1
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    Selecting and Setting a Custom Functions 1 Open the side door and press the < > button. The Custom Function No. appears on the LCD panel. 2 Turn the < > dial until the desired Custom Function No. appears. 3 Press the < > button to change the Custom Function's setting. The Custom Function setting
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 97
    Canceling a Custom Function 1 Open the side door and press the < > button. The Custom Function No. appears on the LCD panel. 2 Turn the < > dial until the Custom Function No. whose setting is to be canceled appears. 3 Press the < > button until the setting returns to . 4 Press the shutter button
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 98
    1 Description For Ec-N, Ec-R For Ec-A, B, C, CII, CIII, D, H, I, L C.Fn-0-0: For New Laser-matte screens. C.Fn-0-1: For Laser-matte screens. Since the EOS-1V's standard focusing screen is the Ec-CIII, C.Fn-0-1 is already set upon factory shipment. C.Fn-1 Auto film rewind mode You can disable auto
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 99
    film speed. C.Fn Function No. Description 0 C.Fn-3 Automatic setting of DX-coded film speed 1 Enabled Disabled C.Fn-3-1: This enables you to set the film speed manually. (→p.73) This ensures that the desired film speed is set. You need not keep setting the film speed
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 100
    /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. 100
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    with studio flash units. (→p.66) Also, when you use AEB in the manual exposure mode, the shutter speed can stay fixed while only the aperture is photographer assistants when a super telephoto lens is used with more than one EOS-1V body. C.Fn-5-3: You set the shutter speed and aperture in the same way
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 102
    , EF 500mm f/4.5L USM, EF 600mm f/4L USM, EF 1200mm f/5.6L USM, EF 2880mm f/2.8-4L USM. C.Fn Function No. Description 0 Electronic manual C.Fn-7 focusing after One- 1 Shot AF 2 Enabled (With C.Fn-4-1/3, enabled before achieving focus) Disabled (With C.Fn-4-1/3, enabled before achieving focus
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 103
    Custom Function Settings When both C.Fn-4 and C.Fn-7 are set, electronic manual focusing will be enabled or disabled as follows: Custom Function No. Setting C.Fn-7 0 1 be displayed in the viewfinder in the same way as with the EOS-1N. C.Fn Function No. Description 0 Counts up C.Fn-8
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 104
    Custom Function Settings C.Fn-9 AEB sequence and auto cancellation You can alter the standard AEB sequence of correct exposure, underexposure, and overexposure and prevent AEB cancellation after changing the lens, reloading film, or turning off the Main Switch. O: Correct exposure -:
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 105
    Custom Function Settings C.Fn-11 Focusing point selection method This converts the < > button or < > button into the < > button. You can thereby position the focusing point selector according to your personal preference. The < > dial can also be used to select a horizontal or vertical focusing
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 106
    Custom Function Settings C.Fn-12 Mirror lockup C.Fn Function No. Description C.Fn-12 Mirror lockup 0 Disabled 1 Enabled C.Fn-12-1: Effective for close-up and telephoto shots to prevent camera vibration caused by the mirror's reflex action. See page 81 to use this feature. C.Fn-13
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 107
    Custom Function Settings • Any metering mode besides spot metering can be used. • With C.Fn-13-1/2/3, all 45 focusing points will be subject to automatic selection. C.Fn-14 Automatic reduction of fill flash output C.Fn Function No. Description 0 C.Fn-14 Automatic reduction of fill flash
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 108
    AE setting becomes unsuitable, the shutter speed or aperture is shifted to obtain a suitable exposure. C.Fn-17 Focusing point activation area The manually selected focusing point's activation area can be expanded. (→p.44) Setting C.Fn-13 will also expand the focusing point activation area. C.Fn
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    Custom Function Settings The focusing point activation area centers on the selected focusing point. Therefore, if a peripheral focusing point is selected, the focusing point activation area will be smaller as shown below. 7-point activation area 13-point activation area Selected focusing point
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    you want to focus and meter separately. C.Fn-19-3: In the manual focusing point selection mode, holding down the button switches to automatic focusing you are no longer able to focus track a moving subject with a manually-selected focusing point in the AI Servo AF mode. In the automatic focusing
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    group registration) can be set with the EOS-1V body as well. Personal Functions P.Fn-0 Custom Function group registration. P.Fn-1 Disables unwanted picture-taking mode(s). P.Fn-2 Disables unwanted metering mode(s). P.Fn-3 Specifies the metering mode for manual exposure. P.Fn-4 Sets the maximum and
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    P.Fn-0 Custom Function Group To suit various shooting situations such as sports, snapshots, and landscapes, up to three different sets of Custom Function settings can be registered with the "Personal Function 0" setting. Custom Function Group Registration ID icon PF icon Data transfer icon 1 Set
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    Custom Function Group 4 Press the < > button to register the Custom Function settings as a group. • C.Fn-1 to C.Fn-19 will be registered as one set of Custom Function settings. PF icon 5 Press the shutter button halfway. The LCD panel returns to the normal display and this completes the Custom
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 114
    -loaded date and time 10. Manually set ISO speed 11. Exposure compensation amount 12. Flash exposure compensation amount 13. Flash mode 14 Metering mode 15. Lens focal length used 16. Film advance mode 17. AF mode Optional Shooting Data Recordable with EOS LINK SOFTWARE ES-E1 1. Bulb exposure
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 115
    The EOS-1V HS attached with Power Drive Booster PB-E2 offers four film advance modes. (both sold separately) are also available. For better holding comfort, Handstrap E1 is also available. 8 For EOS-1V HS Users First set the < > switch to < >. To use the vertical-grip controls, first set the PB-E2's
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    For EOS-1V HS Users Attachment screw Positioning pin Film advance coupler Gear train switching pin Battery magazine latch Contacts Attachment knob < > Vertical-grip AE lock button < > Vertical-grip
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    fps (approx.) Mode One-Shot AF / Manual NP-E2 Size-AA batteries AI Servo AF when the shutter speed is 1/250 sec. or faster. EOS-1V HS Film Roll Shooting Capacity Power Source Temperature At 20˚C At EF 50mm f/1.4 lens in accordance with Canon's testing conditions. Figures in parentheses indicate
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    For EOS-1V HS Users Attaching Grip GR-E2 You can replace the Power Drive Booster PB-E2 with the normal Grip GRE2 (sold separately) found on the EOS-1V. The GR loosen it. Then slide down the Booster. • On the bottom of the EOS-1V, attach the cover (provided with the GR-E2) on the film advance coupler
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    This section helps you understand your camera and enjoy photography better. It gives reference information for your camera and introduces system accessories. 9 Reference Section 119
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    Basic Photography Terms Exposure Exposure occurs when the film is exposed to light. Correct exposure is obtained when the film is exposed to a proper amount of light in accordance with the film's sensitivity to light. The correct exposure is adjusted with the camera's shutter speed and aperture.
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    Basic Photography Terms Depth of field This is the range where acceptable focus can be achieved in front of and behind the point of optimum focus. The smaller the aperture (the larger the f-number), the deeper the depth of field. And the larger the aperture (the smaller the f-number), the shallower
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 122
    Troubleshooting Guide If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If the problem still persists, take the camera to your nearest Canon Service Center. Canon Service C.Fn-4 to 0. (→p.100) The shutter does not work. The < > icon blinks on the LCD panel. manually. (→p.48) 122
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    Troubleshooting Guide The film does The temperature is cold, and it has suddenly affected the not rewind battery level. automatically. Replace with a new (→p.19, 116) If the < > icon stops blinking, picture-taking is possible. If it is still blinking, consult your nearest Canon Service Center. 123
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    Exposure Warning List Mode Blinking Warning Indication The subject is too dark. Countermeasures Use flash. The subject is too Attach a neutral density bright. filter to the lens. The picture will be Turn the < > to set underexposed. a slower shutter speed. The picture will be Turn the < >
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 125
    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. 6 ISO 12 25 50 100 200 400 800 160032006400 Aperture 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 f/No 32 4 22 3 16 2 11 1 8 0 5.6 -1 4 -2 3.5 2.8 -3 2 -4
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 126
    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
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 127
    replace the focusing screen that came with the camera, you need not change C.Fn-0's setting. • To change the focusing screen, refer to the Instructions that came with the focusing screen. • The Ec-A, Ec-B, Ec-I, and Ec-L focusing screens have a prism at the center. A correct exposure reading cannot
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 128
    and astrophotography. Ec-CII: All Laser-matte EOS-1N's standard focusing screen. Ec-CIII: Laser-matte EOS-1 V's standard focusing screen. The CIII logo is screen's split portion to darken. Ec-N: New Laser-matte EOS-3's standard focusing screen. Ec-D: Laser-matte with grid Compatible
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 129
    Magazine BM-E2, Power Drive Booster PB-E2 is also compatible with the EOS-1N and EOS-1. • Ni-MH Pack NP-E2 This powerful battery pack is dedicated Drive Booster PB-E2 installed with this Pack cannot be used with the EOS-1N and EOS-1. • Ni-MH Charger NC-E2 This dedicated charger recharges the Ni-MH
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 130
    . The continuous shooting speed is the same as with the EOS-1V. • EOS LINK SOFTWARE ES-E1 This enables the EOS-1V to be connected to a personal computer which can be used to further customize the EOS-1V. The shooting data recorded by the EOS-1V can also be downloaded to the computer for viewing and
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 131
    autoflash, high-speed sync (FP flash), and FE lock. • Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX EOS-dedicated macro ring flash featuring twin flash tubes, Guide No. 14 (at ISO 100 in meters), and E-TTL autoflash. You can fire only one Cord can be used with all EX-series, EZ-series, and E-series Canon Speedlites. 131
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    Major Accessories 132 • Date Back DB-E2 This is an interchangeable camera back for the EOS-1V and EOS-3. It has a Quick Control Dial and date imprinting feature. The date can be imprinted anywhere from 1 sec. to 99 hours, 59 min., 59 sec. Its connection plug for the EOS-1V has a quick-lock feature.
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 133
    or completely. It also has a shutter release lock. Its quicklock plug connects to the EOS-1V's remote control/data transfer terminal. • Extension Cord ET-1000N3 Ten-meter extension cord for connecting the EOS-1V with Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 or Remote Switch RS-80N3. For remote picturetaking
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 134
    size 24 mm x 36 mm Compatible lenses...........Canon EF lenses Lens mount Canon EF mount • Viewfinder Type Eye-level pentaprism AF ellipse, focusing points, center spot metering circle (2) Below the screen: Manual exposure setting, AE lock, flash ready, unsuitable FE lock warning, high-speed
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 135
    One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved. (2) Manual AE lock: AE lock button activates AE lock in all metering modes. AREA-SIR with a CMOS sensor Focusing points Area AF with 45 focusing points AF working range EV 0-18 (at ISO 100) Focusing modes 1) One-Shot AF: Autofocus
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 136
    LCD panel AF-assist beam Emitted automatically by the attached EOS Speedlite when necessary. • Shutter Type Vertical-travel, focal- .......Automatic film advance with built-in motor. (1) EOS-1 V: Single-frame and continuous shooting. (2) EOS-1 V HS (w/Power Drive Booster PB-E2): Single-frame,
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 137
    (D) mm 6.3 (W) x 4.7 (H) x 2.8 (D) in. EOS-1V HS: 161 (W) x 164.3 (H) x 82.5 (D) mm 6.3 (W) x 6.4 (H) x 3.2 (D) in. Weight EOS-1V: 945 g / 33 oz (body only, excluding battery) EOS-1V HS: 1380 g / 48.7 oz (body only, excluding battery) • All the specifications above are based on Canon's testing and
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 138
    FEB 90 flash exposure compensation 89 Full Auto flash photography 85 non-Canon Speedlites, using 94 modeling flash 91 wireless, multi-Speedlite flash 92 focusing off-center subjects 45 manual focusing 48 Focusing point - selection procedure 38 - selecting 38 - registration 42 - activation
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 139
    21 M manual exposure 65 Main switch 14 manual exposure 65 manual focusing 48 metering metering (FP flash 86 bulb exposures 76 non-Canon Speedlites, using 94 mirror lockup 81 continuous between 77 strap, installing 13 T Troubleshooting Guide 122 shutter speed-priority AE
  • Canon EOS-1v HS Body | Instruction Manual - Page 140
    , including interference that may cause undesired operation. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. This equipment has been
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