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EOS-1 Series is Canon's flagship camera model which uses the autofocus EF/EOS system as the backbone. The Series which comprised of the original EOS-1 has evolved to the present EOS-1v (film based) to EOS-1D (Digital based) which widely acclaimed as the most used professional camera right now at the professional user's market. Here is a common Message Board designed specifically for Canon EOS-1 Series SLR model which aims for common support and sharing mutual knowledge among users. Hope fully it will see its worth in time to come.
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1. From : alex (alexleong8@yahoo.co.uk)
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Date : 04:12 AM Saturday 13 May, 2006
Hi people, I have a canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS lens. I am thinking about adding a canon 1.4x teleconvertor. Anybody use this combination? What are the results like? Thanks for any comments. Ax2. From : Jefferson (comment@thanks.com)
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Date : 01:44 AM Saturday 13 May, 2006
Just wish to leave a note of thank you for such a wonderful presentation. This site is incredibly informative with the EOS-1N ! I enjoy the new development of the EF lenses section as well, hope to see more good write-ups in in the future. You guys have done a great work for the Canon user community worldwide. Thank You.3. From : Co-Moderator, Gary Rowan Higgins (nomail@encable.net.au)
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Date : 06:20 AM Tuesday 09 May, 2006
*** From : Kurt Thompson Regarding the use of third party lenses on the 1n via adaptor. That is, not Sigma, Tokina, Tamron, but m42 lenses, Contax, Leica. Does spot or partial metering work? I've heard that spot metering may be off when using third party lenses via an adaptor. Does anyone have experience with this?
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The 1N's 2 spot meters are exceptionally precise and calibrated for use on all of the lenses (past and present) available in the EOS line-up. Now, the use of lenses not designed for the EOS system will of course introduce errors, particularly as one spot meter of the 1N defaults to the central image area while the other is switchable to any of the 5 focusing points by custom function. The reason for the errors is more in the design of the non-EOS lens and the loss of information pathways to the camera; an adaptor is no insurance against the metering and in-focus confirmation that would certainly occur from using a non-EOS lens. —grh.4. From : Kurt Thompson (kurt.thompson@comcast.net)
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Date : 03:40 AM Tuesday 09 May, 2006
Regarding the use of third party lenses on the 1n via adaptor. That is, not Sigma, Tokina, Tamron, but m42 lenses, Contax, Leica. Does spot or partial metering work? I've heard that spot metering may be off when using third party lenses via an adaptor. Does anyone have experience with this?5. From : Craig Zander (craig_zander@yahoo.com)
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Date : 05:12 AM Friday 05 May, 2006
If this message comes up twice, its because there was a problem with my computer. I was just given a Canon Rebel G, and I know nothing about this type of camera (when it was made,how good a camera it is comparitavely). If anyone knows or has one themselves, please enlighten me. I use an AE1-P myself, and love the results, so I'm curious to see how this one messures up. Thanks...Craig.6. From : Craig Zander (craig_zander@yahoo.com)
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Date : 04:16 AM Friday 05 May, 2006
Dear Folks, I was just given a Canon Rebel G camera, and I don't know how old it is. There was no manual with it, so is there a way I can tell? It looks like its relitively good, but I don't know anything about EOS cameras and this one in particular. I'm anxious to try it out.
Is this model good, mid range, so so? Thanks so much. Craig.7. From : Rajat M. Caoursy (r_jy781@yahoo.com)
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Date : 11:03 PM Wednesday 03 May, 2006
Thanks for the super information on the 550EZ, the information provied is most valueble. I read about the compatibility issue section so, I would assume the flash earlier is not that well compatible with the d-SLRs. Am I correct that the EX series are assumed to be all compatible ? Thanks - THIS IS A FANTASTIC WEBSITE !!! More power to Canon!8. From : Kakaman (mail_will_bounce@mir.com.my)
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Date : 12:44 PM Wednesday 03 May, 2006
Site progress update 03.05.2006 EF lenses section: EF zoom 50-200mm f/3.5~4.5L + standard versions; EF100-200mm f/4.5A uploaded at http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/eos/EF-lenses/index.htm9. From : J. Rienzi (jonathan_eintzi@hotmail.com)
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Date : 06:42 PM Sunday 30 April, 2006
NICE website ! The EOS-1N site could be more informative than any. In relation to the EF lenses info, I never knew there was an EF 50/200 L lens existed ! Good info ! JR.10. From : Co-Moderator, Gary Rowan Higgins (nomail@encable.net.au)PAGE | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51
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Date : 06:39 AM Thursday 27 April, 2006
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From : CHRIS PRICE (Vulpecula1962@aol.com)
Date : 11:59 AM Wednesday 26 April, 2006
Dear Sirs
I own an EOS 1 which has recently gone in for a service due to a fault with the electronic circuitry within the body apparently.
The problem first started when the batteries were loaded into the E1 Power Booster itself. The moment the batteries were pushed home with the contacts within the booster was when the LCD just flashed "bc". The terminals in the booster seemed to be getting warm the longer I left the batteries in the chamber. But this was only for 20 seconds or so, then I removed them
immediately. There was a "circuitry smell" inside the chamber of the booster.Having read your information with regard to battery issues and the "bc" flashing only, I thought I'd write to inform you that this seems to be a problem with the electronic circuitry which is apparently embedded deep in the body. Can you pinpoint what circuit causes this and why this occurs? Would this condition cause any further damage if the batteries had been left in the chamber and making contact with the booster terminals, as it was getting warmer? What specifically causes this "block" in the electronic circuitry? Is this a fault with EOS 1? What can I do to take precautions and prevent this from happening again? Is it to do with damp or moisture or it coming into contact with liquid or dust particles, etc?
I would be most grateful if you could advise me on this matter.
Kind regards
Chris Price.
Excellent website, exceedingly infomative and helpful!
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Chris, in my personal experience, exposure of a camera to adverse conditions, namely: rain, salt spray from using the camera on the beach (number one major cause of serious problems), excessively humid (tropical) environments and others, can and eventually will contribute to a slow deterioration in electronic conductivity within the camera, leading to a fault. The EOS 1 and 1N are somewhat better sealed against the elements than, for example here, my old (but much loved!) EOS 5, which has a dry joint/corrosive flare that occurs whenever the camera is exposed to cold, damp (or wet) environments: its internal and external displays rapidly fade out. It has never been able to be satisfactorily repaired.
It would appear to my understanding from what you have said that there are dry or broken joints within the battery chamber or in nearby circuitry; either in the power drive booster E1 circuitry or, more chillingly, within the EOS 1 (or both). Beyond speculation, it is impossible to say exactly where the problem lies; only a complete disassembly of the camera by Canon — literally putting the camera "under the microscope" — would give a positive indication of the problem and the remedial action required. If it is an old camera, the cost of repair could well become uneconomical. It is a serious matter indeed if there is a smell accompanying the error message of "bc --- --- --- " flashing (possibly a short). When a camera has been used over many years and exposed to a medley of outdoor conditions, yes, one should expect there will be an electronic problem at one time or another. I chiefly strongly discourage the use of *any* camera and *any* lens: a) in the rain; b) at the beach where there is visible salt spray from the surf; c) placing the camera on or near sand or in an environment of wind-blown said; and d) leaving the camera outside in hot sun. Snow, too, has been known to work its way into the camera through minute openings, thus setting forth the slow and certain deterioration in function somewhere.
Whenever you change the batteries, get a torch and carefully examine the terminals inside the battery chamber at the far end. If they look dirty or corroded, the first thing to do is clean that dirt / corrosion off. I admit this can be quite tricky given the narrow and deep nature of the battery chamber. Improvising with a thin wooden spoon, at the end of which is taped a tissue dipped in methylated spirits and rubbed against the terminals can work. Also, remove the booster from the camera body and examine the interface terminals array and the contacts on the body of the EOS 1 for any abnormal appearance; clean them with a cotton bud dipped in methylated spirits (*DO NOT* scratch or abrade the terminals with any hard object). Commercially available contact cleaners cannot be recommended unless one has a professional electronic servicing background, as misuse could potentially harm metal and plastic camera components.
I must say I am quite horrified by the cavalier attitude shown by far too many people with expensive cameras, particularly at the beach. I've seen cameras put down on wet sand within reach of an encroaching tide, dropped on the sand, rolled by kids, given a cursory shake, then back stuffed into a backpack... It may seen inocuous enough to take a camera to the beach, shoot a few scenes and walk along; the damage is cumulative and often fatal to the camera.
Over time, the preventative "medicine" is simple. Keep the camera (any camera) away from moisture and high levels of humidity over extended periods; outside, look after the camera by placing a waterproof/weatherproof hood over it (if mounted on a tripod, as mine is), particularly if you must use it near sand at the beach or near saltwater; *never, ever* expose it to this hostile environment very especially if you can see salt spray blowing off the surf or sand being blown about you. At the first sign of a problem, remove all power sources and take the camera in for an examination; the longer you leave it, the potentially worse the problem can become. —grh.
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