Blinking Single Shot Indicator on Canon 1n - Problem?

I replaced my original EOS-1 with a 1n early last year, but have only just started to actually use it. Work got busy and I wasn't able to shoot film for myself so although I tested it to ensure it all worked, I never actually ran a roll through it.

No problems at all, it works beautifully; the metering is superb and I love shooting with a nice, solid film camera again. I have noticed, however, that the single shot indicator proceeds to blink on the LCD panel after I start shooting and doesn't stop until I switch it off. Turn back on, and it remains steady until I start shooting when it then begins to blink again. I'm stumped!!

No problems with film winding on or rewinding - it all works as expected, but this didn't occur on the EOS-1 and I'm wondering if it's an indication of a problem or something else entirely?

Batteries are fine, they aren't draining and the 2 rechargeable packs operate and recharge well too.

I have looked through the manual, but it doesn't shine any light on this issue, so I'm hoping someone here has an answer or can at least give me some guidance.

Overall, I'm extremely impressed with it - wish I'd upgraded sooner.

Page 68 of the manual:

Film Winding Automatic Gear Switching Function


If film winding becomes an excessive burden to the camera due to a sharp drop in battery capacity (which can occur when shooting in a cold environment), the film winding system automatically switches gears to reduce the winding speed and minimize battery drain. When this occurs, one of the film winding mode indicators blinks in the LCD panel. To cancel this function and return to normal-speed winding, open the palm door and press the < Mode> button and < (o) > button simultaneously or when you replace the film or battery. When the camera automatically switches to reduced-speed winding, check the battery level (see page 15) and replace the battery or prepare a new battery as indicated.


Sounds like you have the rechargeable grip, if you have the normal one try with a 2CR5 or some AAs if the grip will take that.

film_man said:

Page 68 of the manual:

Film Winding Automatic Gear Switching Function


If film winding becomes an excessive burden to the camera due to a sharp drop in battery capacity (which can occur when shooting in a cold environment), the film winding system automatically switches gears to reduce the winding speed and minimize battery drain. When this occurs, one of the film winding mode indicators blinks in the LCD panel. To cancel this function and return to normal-speed winding, open the palm door and press the < Mode> button and < (o) > button simultaneously or when you replace the film or battery. When the camera automatically switches to reduced-speed winding, check the battery level (see page 15) and replace the battery or prepare a new battery as indicated.


Sounds like you have the rechargeable grip, if you have the normal one try with a 2CR5 or some AAs if the grip will take that.

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Thank you, film_man (how the h*** did I miss that??) I do have the motor-drive, so I'll check the AAs and try out one of the rechargeable packs over the weekend, hopefully, that will fix the issue!