Custom Functions /Settings of Canon EOS-1n

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CF No. Purpose Items Technical / General Remarks

Custom
Function
CF-1 Auto film reverse. Sets silent rewind and automatic film rewind. 0: Enables automatic high-speed film rewind at the end of a roll.
1:: Enables high-speed film rewind with the film rewind button,
2:: Enables automatic silent rewind at the end of a roll.
3: Enables silent film rewind with the film rewind button, 1 & 3: When a film roll is completed, 36 lights up and the film bar mark flashes in the display panel. When SW-1 is turned ON, the film remainder indication "0' appears in the viewfinder. This Custom Function can be set to suit the picture-taking environment. For critical situations, set it to 3 to allow yourself time to choose the best time to rewind the film.

Custom
Function
CF-2 Film leader position 0: Rewinds the film leader into the cartridge.
1: Leaves the film leader outside the cartridge, (Even after mid-roll rewinding.) 1: When the shutter is released with the back cover open, it operates at "TV=1/8000 sec" under any condition. "Bulb" is not available either. You can also write data on the film leader.

Custom
Function
CF-3 Film speed setting method. 0: Enables the film speed to be set automatically with the DX code.
1: Enables the film speed to be set manually. 1: The preceding ISO setting is set when a new film roll is loaded. Setting the film speed manually is useful when you want to increase or decrease the film speed.

Custom
Function
CF-4 AE and AF lock operations 0: Enables AF operation by pressing the shutter button halfway and enables AE lock with the AE lock button.
1: Enables AF operation by pressing the AE lock button and enables AE lock by pressing the shutter button halfway.
2: Enables AF operation by pressing the shutter button halfway and enables AF suspension with the AE lock button. Permits focusing operation to be executed independently of the metering operation. When this Custom Function is set to 1, AF operation is executed only while the AE lock button is pressed. The shutter button functions only to lock the exposure (AE lock) and release the shutter.

Note: -C2: AE lock is not possible as when 2 is set, the AE lock button suspends the autofocus.
0: AF by SW-1. AE is locked by AE lock button.
1: AE is locked by SW-1. AE lock button starts AF.
2: AF by SW-1. AF is locked by AE lock button.

Custom
Function
CF-5 Reverses the functions of the two dials 0. Enables the Main Dial to set the shutter speed and the Quick Control Dial to set the aperture.
1. Enables the Main Dial to set the aperture and the Quick Control Dial to set the shutter speed. (The Quick Control Dial's standard functions can be set by pressing the exposure compensation button and turning the Main Dial.) Useful when the aperture setting is often used and when the aperture is frequently altered with the use of large studio flash units. Also, in the Manual Exposure mode, auto exposure bracketing proceeds with changes in the shutter speed. However, with CF4, the shots can be bracketed automatically with different aperture settings instead. AEB can therefore be used effectively in the studio with a studio flash.

0: TV Independent operation of the main electronic dial
AV (1) CF-No.11 0:
(1) Independent operation of the quick control dial
(2) Exposure compensation button + Main electronic dial
(2) CF-No. 11 1: (1) Independent operation of the quick control dial (2) Focusing point select button + Main electronic dial
(3) CF-No. 11 2: (1) Focusing point select button + Main electronic dial

1: AV Independent operation of the main electronic dial
TV (1) CF-No.11 0
(1) Independent operation of the quick control dial; (2) Exposure compensation button + Main electronic dial
(2) CF-No.11 1: (1) Independent operation of the quick control dial; (2) Focusing point select button + Main electronic dial
(3) CF-No. 11 2: (D Focusing point select button + Main electronic dial

Custom
Function
CF-6 EV adjustment in 1/3, 1/2, or full stops. 0: Enables the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, and flash exposure compensation to be adjusted in 1/3 stops.
1: Enables the shutter speed and aperture to be adjusted in full stops, and exposure compensation and flash exposure compensation to be adjusted in 1/3 stops.
2: Enables the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, and flash exposure compensation to be adjusted in 1/2 stops. TV. AV input pitch. The EOS-1N is normally set to adjust the exposure in 1/3 stops. i.e.

0: Setting - by 1/3 f-stop Exposure correction - by 1/3F
1: Setting - by 1 f-stop Exposure correction - by 1/3F
2: Setting -by 1/2 f-stop Exposure correction - by 1/2F

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Custom
Function
CF-7 Electronic manual focusing.
(USM lens; Electronic ring manual focusing) 0: Enables full-time electronic manual focusing after One-Shot AF.
1: Disables full-time electronic manual focusing after One-Shot AF USM lenses equipped with electronic manual focusing capabilities enable manual focusing (without having to switch the focusing mode to Manual) after the autofocus is locked. When autofocusing is used, it is possible for the fingers to turn the electronic ring inadvertently, this will throw off the focus. This can be prevented by setting this Custom Function to 1. You can then hold the lens without worrying about turning the electronic ring while you shoot.

0: Automatic changeover Electronic ring manual becomes possible after completion of focusing for one-shot AF or after an NG operation 1: The above function is prohibited. * Lens side focusing mode switch changeover

Custom
Function
CF-8 Center-weighted average metering. 0: Sets Evaluative Metering.
1: Sets Center-weighted Average Metering Full-area metering. Evaluative metering can accurately set the proper exposure even under extreme lighting conditions. However, since it is automatic, it may not always set the exposure the way you want it. In such cases, setting this Custom Function to 1 enables Center-weighted Average Metering.

Custom
Function
CF-9 AEB exposure order and AEB cancellation/Auto exposure bracketing (AEB) preferences.

0: Sets the AEB sequence to underexposure, normal, and overexposure and enables automatic cancellation* of AEB.
1: Sets the AEB sequence to underexposure, normal, and overexposure and prevents automatic cancellation of AEB. Also enables the AEB amount to be set with the AF mode and shooting mode selectors and Main Dial.
2: Sets the AEB sequence to normal, underexposure, and overexposure and enables automatic cancellation* of AEB.
3: Sets the AEB sequence to normal, underexposure, and overexposure, and prevents automatic cancellation of AEB. Also enables the AEB amount to be set with the AF mode and shooting mode selectors and Main Dial. *AEB is automatically canceled when the main switch is set to L, the lens is detached, or the film is rewound or removed.

0: - -0- +
1: - -0- + (Setting is not canceled by "L", lens exchange, film loading or REW.)
2: 0---+
3: 0---+ (Setting is not canceled by "L", lens exchange, loading or REW.)

0 & 2: AEB canceled by CLEAR, completion of flash charging, bulb, main switch "L", lens exchange, film loading, AL or REW.
1 & 3: AEB canceled by CLEAR. completion of flash charging or bulb. AEB setting is made by - Main electronic dial & AF mode button + shooting mode select button.

Note: AEB is normally canceled automatically when the lens is removed, the film is rewound or removed, or the main switch is set to L. However, if you want to continue AEB, you can set this Custom Function to 1 or 3 to prevent AEB from being canceled automatically. These options also enable you to set the AEB value with the AF mode and shooting mode selectors and the Main Dial. You no longer have to open the palm door and press the buttons inside.

Custom
Function
CF-10 Disables AF focusing point superimposition. 0: Enables focusing point superimposition. 1: Disables focusing point superimposition. The initial setting makes the focusing point flash red on the viewfinder screen when it achieves focus. This can be disabled. In still-life photography when the focusing changes little. Setting this Custom Function to I turns the flashing off. This function also works for manual focusing.

Custom
Function
CF-11 Focusing point selection method.

0: Enables the focusing point to be selected by pressing the focusing point selector and turning the Main Dial. 1: Enables the focusing point to be selected by pressing the exposure compensation button and turning the Main Dial. 2: Enables the focusing point to be selected by turning the Quick Control Dial or by pressing the exposure compensation button and turning the Main Dial,

0: Focusing point select button + Main electronic dial
1 : Exposure compensation button + Main electronic dial
2: Exposure compensation button + Main electronic dial (Independent operation of the quick dial)

Focusing point can be selected in the cyclical sequence: automatic selection, left, left-hand middle, center, right-hand middle and right points. 2: Independent operation of the control dial is valid during metering process, metering timer processes or continuous exposure processes. Meanwhile, when the selection shift reaches the left end or right end point, the shift stops there and changing to automatic selection from there is not possible.

Custom
Function
CF-12 Mirror lock up / Mirror up exposure 0: Disables mirror lockup (normal position). 1: Enables mirror lockup. 1: Turning SW-2 ON activates mirror-up and a succeeding SW- 1 OFF and SW-2 ON activates shutter release. up to 30 sec. of mirror-up timer setting is available. Good for close-up or duplicating work or when a long telephoto lens is used where mirror lockup reduced chances of blurry image.

Custom
Function
CF-13 Spot metering and focusing point linkage. 0: Enables fine spot metering at the center, 1: Links spot metering to the manually-selected focusing point. 0: Fine spot metering similar to that of the EOS-1. 1.Spot metering using AO-A4 of the sixteen-zone metering sensor similar to the EOS-5. If the focusing point is set for automatic selection, spot metering will be linked only to the center focusing point. During manual focus, spot metering is linked to the manually-selected focusing point. You can thereby shift the spot metering area by changing the focusing point.

Custom
Function
CF-14 Flash output control/suppression control 0: Enables automatic reduction of the TTL auto flash exposure output. 1: Disables automatic reduction of the TTL auto flash exposure output. For flash photography, the EOS-1N normally strives for a natural and balanced fill-in flash. Under bright conditions, it automatically reduces the flash output. In synchro-sunlight photography, fill-in flash may underexpose the subject. CF14 provides variations in automatic flash output reduction.

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CF No.	Purpose	Items	Technical / General Remarks

Custom Function CF-1	Auto film reverse. Sets silent rewind and automatic film rewind.	0: Enables automatic high-speed film rewind at the end of a roll. 1:: Enables high-speed film rewind with the film rewind button, 2:: Enables automatic silent rewind at the end of a roll. 3: Enables silent film rewind with the film rewind button,	1 & 3: When a film roll is completed, 36 lights up and the film bar mark flashes in the display panel. When SW-1 is turned ON, the film remainder indication "0' appears in the viewfinder. This Custom Function can be set to suit the picture-taking environment. For critical situations, set it to 3 to allow yourself time to choose the best time to rewind the film.



Custom Function CF-2	Film leader position	0: Rewinds the film leader into the cartridge. 1: Leaves the film leader outside the cartridge, (Even after mid-roll rewinding.)	1: When the shutter is released with the back cover open, it operates at "TV=1/8000 sec" under any condition. "Bulb" is not available either. You can also write data on the film leader.



Custom Function CF-3	Film speed setting method.	0: Enables the film speed to be set automatically with the DX code. 1: Enables the film speed to be set manually.	1: The preceding ISO setting is set when a new film roll is loaded. Setting the film speed manually is useful when you want to increase or decrease the film speed.



Custom Function CF-4	AE and AF lock operations	0: Enables AF operation by pressing the shutter button halfway and enables AE lock with the AE lock button. 1: Enables AF operation by pressing the AE lock button and enables AE lock by pressing the shutter button halfway. 2: Enables AF operation by pressing the shutter button halfway and enables AF suspension with the AE lock button.	Permits focusing operation to be executed independently of the metering operation. When this Custom Function is set to 1, AF operation is executed only while the AE lock button is pressed. The shutter button functions only to lock the exposure (AE lock) and release the shutter. Note: -C2: AE lock is not possible as when 2 is set, the AE lock button suspends the autofocus. 0: AF by SW-1. AE is locked by AE lock button. 1: AE is locked by SW-1. AE lock button starts AF. 2: AF by SW-1. AF is locked by AE lock button.



Custom Function CF-5	Reverses the functions of the two dials	0. Enables the Main Dial to set the shutter speed and the Quick Control Dial to set the aperture. 1. Enables the Main Dial to set the aperture and the Quick Control Dial to set the shutter speed. (The Quick Control Dial's standard functions can be set by pressing the exposure compensation button and turning the Main Dial.)	Useful when the aperture setting is often used and when the aperture is frequently altered with the use of large studio flash units. Also, in the Manual Exposure mode, auto exposure bracketing proceeds with changes in the shutter speed. However, with CF4, the shots can be bracketed automatically with different aperture settings instead. AEB can therefore be used effectively in the studio with a studio flash. 0: TV Independent operation of the main electronic dial AV (1) CF-No.11 0: (1) Independent operation of the quick control dial (2) Exposure compensation button + Main electronic dial (2) CF-No. 11 1: (1) Independent operation of the quick control dial (2) Focusing point select button + Main electronic dial (3) CF-No. 11 2: (1) Focusing point select button + Main electronic dial 1: AV Independent operation of the main electronic dial TV (1) CF-No.11 0 (1) Independent operation of the quick control dial; (2) Exposure compensation button + Main electronic dial (2) CF-No.11 1: (1) Independent operation of the quick control dial; (2) Focusing point select button + Main electronic dial (3) CF-No. 11 2: (D Focusing point select button + Main electronic dial


Custom Function CF-6	EV adjustment in 1/3, 1/2, or full stops.	0: Enables the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, and flash exposure compensation to be adjusted in 1/3 stops. 1: Enables the shutter speed and aperture to be adjusted in full stops, and exposure compensation and flash exposure compensation to be adjusted in 1/3 stops. 2: Enables the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, and flash exposure compensation to be adjusted in 1/2 stops.	TV. AV input pitch. The EOS-1N is normally set to adjust the exposure in 1/3 stops. i.e. 0: Setting - by 1/3 f-stop Exposure correction - by 1/3F 1: Setting - by 1 f-stop Exposure correction - by 1/3F 2: Setting -by 1/2 f-stop Exposure correction - by 1/2F

Custom Function CF-7	Electronic manual focusing. (USM lens; Electronic ring manual focusing)	0: Enables full-time electronic manual focusing after One-Shot AF. 1: Disables full-time electronic manual focusing after One-Shot AF	USM lenses equipped with electronic manual focusing capabilities enable manual focusing (without having to switch the focusing mode to Manual) after the autofocus is locked. When autofocusing is used, it is possible for the fingers to turn the electronic ring inadvertently, this will throw off the focus. This can be prevented by setting this Custom Function to 1. You can then hold the lens without worrying about turning the electronic ring while you shoot. 0: Automatic changeover Electronic ring manual becomes possible after completion of focusing for one-shot AF or after an NG operation 1: The above function is prohibited. * Lens side focusing mode switch changeover



Custom Function CF-8	Center-weighted average metering.	0: Sets Evaluative Metering. 1: Sets Center-weighted Average Metering	Full-area metering. Evaluative metering can accurately set the proper exposure even under extreme lighting conditions. However, since it is automatic, it may not always set the exposure the way you want it. In such cases, setting this Custom Function to 1 enables Center-weighted Average Metering.


Custom Function CF-9	AEB exposure order and AEB cancellation/Auto exposure bracketing (AEB) preferences.	0: Sets the AEB sequence to underexposure, normal, and overexposure and enables automatic cancellation* of AEB. 1: Sets the AEB sequence to underexposure, normal, and overexposure and prevents automatic cancellation of AEB. Also enables the AEB amount to be set with the AF mode and shooting mode selectors and Main Dial. 2: Sets the AEB sequence to normal, underexposure, and overexposure and enables automatic cancellation* of AEB. 3: Sets the AEB sequence to normal, underexposure, and overexposure, and prevents automatic cancellation of AEB. Also enables the AEB amount to be set with the AF mode and shooting mode selectors and Main Dial. *AEB is automatically canceled when the main switch is set to L, the lens is detached, or the film is rewound or removed.	0: - -0- + 1: - -0- + (Setting is not canceled by "L", lens exchange, film loading or REW.) 2: 0---+ 3: 0---+ (Setting is not canceled by "L", lens exchange, loading or REW.) 0 & 2: AEB canceled by CLEAR, completion of flash charging, bulb, main switch "L", lens exchange, film loading, AL or REW. 1 & 3: AEB canceled by CLEAR. completion of flash charging or bulb. AEB setting is made by - Main electronic dial & AF mode button + shooting mode select button. Note: AEB is normally canceled automatically when the lens is removed, the film is rewound or removed, or the main switch is set to L. However, if you want to continue AEB, you can set this Custom Function to 1 or 3 to prevent AEB from being canceled automatically. These options also enable you to set the AEB value with the AF mode and shooting mode selectors and the Main Dial. You no longer have to open the palm door and press the buttons inside.



Custom Function CF-10	Disables AF focusing point superimposition.	0: Enables focusing point superimposition. 1: Disables focusing point superimposition.	The initial setting makes the focusing point flash red on the viewfinder screen when it achieves focus. This can be disabled. In still-life photography when the focusing changes little. Setting this Custom Function to I turns the flashing off. This function also works for manual focusing.


Custom Function CF-11	Focusing point selection method.	0: Enables the focusing point to be selected by pressing the focusing point selector and turning the Main Dial. 1: Enables the focusing point to be selected by pressing the exposure compensation button and turning the Main Dial. 2: Enables the focusing point to be selected by turning the Quick Control Dial or by pressing the exposure compensation button and turning the Main Dial,	0: Focusing point select button + Main electronic dial 1 : Exposure compensation button + Main electronic dial 2: Exposure compensation button + Main electronic dial (Independent operation of the quick dial) Focusing point can be selected in the cyclical sequence: automatic selection, left, left-hand middle, center, right-hand middle and right points. 2: Independent operation of the control dial is valid during metering process, metering timer processes or continuous exposure processes. Meanwhile, when the selection shift reaches the left end or right end point, the shift stops there and changing to automatic selection from there is not possible.


Custom Function CF-12	Mirror lock up / Mirror up exposure	0: Disables mirror lockup (normal position). 1: Enables mirror lockup.	1: Turning SW-2 ON activates mirror-up and a succeeding SW- 1 OFF and SW-2 ON activates shutter release. up to 30 sec. of mirror-up timer setting is available. Good for close-up or duplicating work or when a long telephoto lens is used where mirror lockup reduced chances of blurry image.


Custom Function CF-13	Spot metering and focusing point linkage.	0: Enables fine spot metering at the center, 1: Links spot metering to the manually-selected focusing point.	0: Fine spot metering similar to that of the EOS-1. 1.Spot metering using AO-A4 of the sixteen-zone metering sensor similar to the EOS-5. If the focusing point is set for automatic selection, spot metering will be linked only to the center focusing point. During manual focus, spot metering is linked to the manually-selected focusing point. You can thereby shift the spot metering area by changing the focusing point.


Custom Function CF-14	Flash output control/suppression control	0: Enables automatic reduction of the TTL auto flash exposure output. 1: Disables automatic reduction of the TTL auto flash exposure output.	For flash photography, the EOS-1N normally strives for a natural and balanced fill-in flash. Under bright conditions, it automatically reduces the flash output. In synchro-sunlight photography, fill-in flash may underexpose the subject. CF14 provides variations in automatic flash output reduction.