Unconditional reliability, The eos-1 has reliability built in – Canon EOS-1 User Manual
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The EOS-1 has reliability built in.
Canon designed the EOS-1 knowing
that it was going to appeal to people like you.
Photographers who demand a lot from their cameras.
That’s why the EOS-1 was built rock-solid.
And ready to go to work.
Unconditional reliability
Rugged construction protects
the sophisticated electronics of the
EOS-1, making this a camera that
is ready for work — no matter
where it is, no matter how rough it
gets. The body is composed of
extra-tough, glass fiber-reinforced
polycarbonate. Thick sections of
non-slip rubber make holding
secure. Like Canon’s New F-1, the
EOS-1 is also highly dust- and
water-resistant, thanks to a cover
sealing mechanism and the elimi
nation of conventional external
slide switches. Shutter blades are
coated with a water-repellent lubri
cant, too. And all important elec
trical contacts have dual terminals
to ensure proper operation. Perfor
mance is reliable from -4°F
(-20°C) up to 113°F (45°C) at
85% humidity. In addition, se
quence control operations are