Reference Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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THE EOS CONCEPT: ELECTRO-OPTICAL- SYSTEMS 3
EOS-l: THE IMAGE OF THE NEW PROFESSIONAL. WHAT'S NEW AT A GLANCE 5
1. SYSTEM FEATURES: CONCEPTS DEVELOPED IN EOS SYSTEM, AND 6
EXPANDED IN THE EOS-l.
A. Electronic mount.
B. Exclusive sensors for improved performance.
C. Lens-Integral Dedicated Motors.
2. EOS-l PROVIDES SIMPLIFIED OPERATION AND IMPROVED CAMERA 7
3.
HANDLING.
A. Quick-Control Dial accelerates camera handling.
B. Full Information Viewfinder benefits decision making.
C. Custom Function software control lets you personalize
the camera to your individual needs.
THE
A.
B.
C.
D.
APPLICATION
OF EOS TECHNOLOGY ENHANCES CREATIVE CONTROL. 9
Full metered manual operation.
Choice of AE modes adds versatility.
Choice of Metering patterns matches operation
to picture taking situation.
Extended Shutter Speed Control.
4. SUPERIOR FOCUSING PERFORMANCE IN AF AND MANqAL
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A. Increased Computational Capacity Improves Speed and
Accuracy.
B. New Cross-Type BASIS Sensor.
C. Choice of One Shot or AI Servo Continuous Focusing.
D. Custom Function #4 transfers AF start to AE lock
button.
E. Manual Focusing Improved Compared to Conventional
Systems.
5. FILM HANDLING AND MOTOR DRIVE OPERATION 14
A. Automatic Film Handling Accelerates Operation and
Prevents Mistakes.
B. Standard EOS-l Includes Built-in Winder.
C. Optional Power Booster E-l for Maximum Performance.
6. EOS-l DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONAL USE, WITH RUGGED RELIABILITY 15
A. Strengthened Body Construction.
B. Operational Reliability.
C. Increased Resistance to Hostile Environments.
7. PROFESSIONAL QUALITY EF LENSES 16
A. Special Techniques Create Unmatched Performance.
B. An Explanation of Aspherical Elements.
C. UD Glass & Fluorite Improve Telephoto Performance.
D. 4 New L-Series Lenses Provide Unmatched Optical
Excellence.
~. 6 Current L-Series Lenses, Plus 2 Extenders.
F. Special Purpose Lenses.
G. Economical Zooms.
8. HIGH PERFORMANCE FLASH SYSTEM. 21
A. Introducing the New Speedlite 430 EZ.
B.
Useful Flash Accessories.
9. COMMAND BACK El PROVIDES DATA IMPRINT AND INTERVALOMETER
FUNCTIONS. 22
EF LENS LINE -UP 23
EOS - l SPECIFICATIONS 24