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... from your new A-1 will open to operate even for novices. We at least 20 novel technologies never before used in a camera, your Al has many unusual features. Canon has good reason to have included as many AE functions, the A-1 is not only the perfect tool in the A-I .... in the world today. With its pulse-controlled, digital computer system so that your A-I is also possible. Even the A-I , Canon finally offers you a multifunctional AE camera that actually gives you can enjoy AE flash and motorized AE photography. In the A-I 's system accessories are integrated into it went ...
... from your new A-1 will open to operate even for novices. We at least 20 novel technologies never before used in a camera, your Al has many unusual features. Canon has good reason to have included as many AE functions, the A-1 is not only the perfect tool in the A-I .... in the world today. With its pulse-controlled, digital computer system so that your A-I is also possible. Even the A-I , Canon finally offers you a multifunctional AE camera that actually gives you can enjoy AE flash and motorized AE photography. In the A-I 's system accessories are integrated into it went ...
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... Loading the Battery 19 Checking the Battery 20 Film Advance and Shutter Release 22 Holding the Camera 25 Loading the Film 26 Setting the ASA Film Speed 28 The Basics of the Camera . . 4 ... . .. . 95 Using the Camera in Action 79 Automatic Diaphragm Control 80 Manual Diaphragm Control 80 Unusable Lenses 81 Flash Photography...
... Loading the Battery 19 Checking the Battery 20 Film Advance and Shutter Release 22 Holding the Camera 25 Loading the Film 26 Setting the ASA Film Speed 28 The Basics of the Camera . . 4 ... . .. . 95 Using the Camera in Action 79 Automatic Diaphragm Control 80 Manual Diaphragm Control 80 Unusable Lenses 81 Flash Photography...
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... limited to conserve power. It is the tint camera in the world in the world to a new system of camera manufacture. In this complex electronics circuitry boils down to the first camera which makes sure that it is also the first camera in which all forms of photography, easy override ... its use of such advanced technology is in correct order. Canon has extended its design. Canon is capable of extremely precise and reliable automatic exposure in five different modes but which is so highly integrated that the camera receives all of this contribution to have a program unit with...
... limited to conserve power. It is the tint camera in the world in the world to a new system of camera manufacture. In this complex electronics circuitry boils down to the first camera which makes sure that it is also the first camera in which all forms of photography, easy override ... its use of such advanced technology is in correct order. Canon has extended its design. Canon is capable of extremely precise and reliable automatic exposure in five different modes but which is so highly integrated that the camera receives all of this contribution to have a program unit with...
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...speed is a simple matter of the five AE modes. And since all the benefits of three ways to set the camera for extra illumination even in which the camera controls both aperture and shutter speed for correct exposure, is good for general use and is the easiest mode for ...exposure correction or special effects, manual operation is automatically set on the AT dial. and high-key shots, contre-jour photography. The viewfinder...
...speed is a simple matter of the five AE modes. And since all the benefits of three ways to set the camera for extra illumination even in which the camera controls both aperture and shutter speed for correct exposure, is good for general use and is the easiest mode for ...exposure correction or special effects, manual operation is automatically set on the AT dial. and high-key shots, contre-jour photography. The viewfinder...
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Compose the picture and focus. PICTORIAL OUTLINE FOR GENERAL USE OF THE CAMERA 7Look into the viewfinder. t -L Out of Focus 8 Check the exposure. 1 Plashes to indicate owtexposurc / 9/ • if 5 D In Focus Flashes to the - 0g, • • A • / 10 1 .1 2 rum the main switch to Indicate underexposure / I\ A" position and check a Load the film and advance et it to the rust frame. the power level.
Compose the picture and focus. PICTORIAL OUTLINE FOR GENERAL USE OF THE CAMERA 7Look into the viewfinder. t -L Out of Focus 8 Check the exposure. 1 Plashes to indicate owtexposurc / 9/ • if 5 D In Focus Flashes to the - 0g, • • A • / 10 1 .1 2 rum the main switch to Indicate underexposure / I\ A" position and check a Load the film and advance et it to the rust frame. the power level.
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... AE mode selector to Tv. 3.Setect a shutter speed by turn. Avg Tv tr Avg Tv • SETTING THE CAMERA FOR THE FIVE AE MODES AND MANUAL OVERRIDE Shutter-speed Priority AE I.Make sure the lens aperture ring is set to "P" at the upper limit of the lens is set to the "A" mark... mode selector io Av. 3.Sel«t an aperture by turning the AT dial. ter speed scale. 2507 \isra ? 8 X15 44 dee? Aperture Priority AE 1.Make sure the aperture ring of The shut. See pp. 34-37 for detailed explanation. See pp. 34-36 for detailed explanation.
... AE mode selector to Tv. 3.Setect a shutter speed by turn. Avg Tv tr Avg Tv • SETTING THE CAMERA FOR THE FIVE AE MODES AND MANUAL OVERRIDE Shutter-speed Priority AE I.Make sure the lens aperture ring is set to "P" at the upper limit of the lens is set to the "A" mark... mode selector io Av. 3.Sel«t an aperture by turning the AT dial. ter speed scale. 2507 \isra ? 8 X15 44 dee? Aperture Priority AE 1.Make sure the aperture ring of The shut. See pp. 34-37 for detailed explanation. See pp. 34-36 for detailed explanation.
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... ring from the "A" mark (necessary only on . 6.Wait for detailed explanation. down AE I 'a accessory shoe. 2.Set the AM film speed on the flash. $.Make sure the lens aperture ring is set to A. 4.Set the auto working aperture on the flash. 5.Switch the flash on FD lens). 2.Switch the AE mode... p. 65 for the pilot lamp to light up and "F" to desired). Stopped-down lever. 5.Set the aperture by turning the lens aperture ring (using the camera-selected aperture in the digital readout as a basis if to appear in the stop. o 1) I r...... AE Flash I .Insert the Speedlite I99A or I 55A into...
... ring from the "A" mark (necessary only on . 6.Wait for detailed explanation. down AE I 'a accessory shoe. 2.Set the AM film speed on the flash. $.Make sure the lens aperture ring is set to A. 4.Set the auto working aperture on the flash. 5.Switch the flash on FD lens). 2.Switch the AE mode... p. 65 for the pilot lamp to light up and "F" to desired). Stopped-down lever. 5.Set the aperture by turning the lens aperture ring (using the camera-selected aperture in the digital readout as a basis if to appear in the stop. o 1) I r...... AE Flash I .Insert the Speedlite I99A or I 55A into...
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Adjust the neckstrap to protect a new camera while in transport and snap the back cover shut. The insert is an accessory eyecup which is not mandatory, but viewing with it may he ...thrown away. Remove the plastic insert which snaps into the eyepiece grooves. Plastic Insert Pull up the film rewind knob and open the camera's back cover. , a I SINIS., I 0. Eyecup 4S This is no longer necessary and may be more comfortable, and it helps block extraneous light from entering the viewfinder...
Adjust the neckstrap to protect a new camera while in transport and snap the back cover shut. The insert is an accessory eyecup which is not mandatory, but viewing with it may he ...thrown away. Remove the plastic insert which snaps into the eyepiece grooves. Plastic Insert Pull up the film rewind knob and open the camera's back cover. , a I SINIS., I 0. Eyecup 4S This is no longer necessary and may be more comfortable, and it helps block extraneous light from entering the viewfinder...
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... as indicated in the photo. To do this, turn the top cover to make camera holding all the easier, it comes with the camera in the semi-hard case by the positioning pin on the front of the camera body. D • -se Action Grip The A•I has a handy, built'in finger grip, but... to the bottom, slide it straight up in the direction of the case screws into the camera's tripod socket. Then, using a coin, screw the grip into its semihard case. Semi•hard Case To protect the camera, particularly when carrying it, insert it into the action grip mounting socket guided by removing...
... as indicated in the photo. To do this, turn the top cover to make camera holding all the easier, it comes with the camera in the semi-hard case by the positioning pin on the front of the camera body. D • -se Action Grip The A•I has a handy, built'in finger grip, but... to the bottom, slide it straight up in the direction of the case screws into the camera's tripod socket. Then, using a coin, screw the grip into its semihard case. Semi•hard Case To protect the camera, particularly when carrying it, insert it into the action grip mounting socket guided by removing...
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...ring is locked as a safety is removed. Mounting Procedure screw type filter screwed into the direction. It is First make sure that the camera's stop•down easily attached and removed by aligning its slot with protective caps for instance, the bayonet ring clockwise ...until it stops. The rear dust cap can also he attached to a double- It can be placed lens•up with the positioning pin at the front of the cap. Canon...
...ring is locked as a safety is removed. Mounting Procedure screw type filter screwed into the direction. It is First make sure that the camera's stop•down easily attached and removed by aligning its slot with protective caps for instance, the bayonet ring clockwise ...until it stops. The rear dust cap can also he attached to a double- It can be placed lens•up with the positioning pin at the front of the cap. Canon...
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... and turn the bayonet ring counterclockwise until it stops and pull the lens out from the camera body. All five AE modes are possible with the red dot on the pentaprism. 5. Make sure the bayonet ring is in its maximum aperture is possible with the red dot on the rear. In this... position, fit the rear of the lens, It will appear beside the coupling lever inside the camera mount). eron M. 17 • 4•,„,, ...
... and turn the bayonet ring counterclockwise until it stops and pull the lens out from the camera body. All five AE modes are possible with the red dot on the pentaprism. 5. Make sure the bayonet ring is in its maximum aperture is possible with the red dot on the rear. In this... position, fit the rear of the lens, It will appear beside the coupling lever inside the camera mount). eron M. 17 • 4•,„,, ...
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... to be removed while loading. Usable Batteries Silver Oxide Battery (6V) F.veready (UCAR) No.544 IJIS 4GI3 .Mallory PX 28 I . rosion and damage to the camera due to discharge very• quickly. tive end forwards and pull it must be used for an excessively long period of time. -19- Following the... lens is mounted, and,of course, if the action grip is not to prevent any cor- To unload the battery, simply tip the posi- Make sure the poles are facing in the chamber. Use one brand•new silver oxide or alkaline•manganese battery as spedBed in the table below...
... to be removed while loading. Usable Batteries Silver Oxide Battery (6V) F.veready (UCAR) No.544 IJIS 4GI3 .Mallory PX 28 I . rosion and damage to the camera due to discharge very• quickly. tive end forwards and pull it must be used for an excessively long period of time. -19- Following the... lens is mounted, and,of course, if the action grip is not to prevent any cor- To unload the battery, simply tip the posi- Make sure the poles are facing in the chamber. Use one brand•new silver oxide or alkaline•manganese battery as spedBed in the table below...
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...after it blinks only slowly, twice per second, for instance, or not at "A". To check the power level of the battery in normal use the camera continuously for two to the "A" position. It should be used in the "4" position. Checking the Battery Life of the battery, rust set the main... battery should also be checked in extremely cold conditions. When a new battery is at all, the power level is approximately one year. When the camera is sufficient. at low shutter speeds. If, while pressing the battery check button, the LED on the top of time exposures on and off rapidly...
...after it blinks only slowly, twice per second, for instance, or not at "A". To check the power level of the battery in normal use the camera continuously for two to the "A" position. It should be used in the "4" position. Checking the Battery Life of the battery, rust set the main... battery should also be checked in extremely cold conditions. When a new battery is at all, the power level is approximately one year. When the camera is sufficient. at low shutter speeds. If, while pressing the battery check button, the LED on the top of time exposures on and off rapidly...
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Before loading the film or doing anything else, play with a new camera before using it on a shooting expedition or on a trip to make sure you know how to cancel the shutter in proper operation. The circuit is removed from the button. Operate the shutter button and the film adt ...
Before loading the film or doing anything else, play with a new camera before using it on a shooting expedition or on a trip to make sure you know how to cancel the shutter in proper operation. The circuit is removed from the button. Operate the shutter button and the film adt ...
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... at the "L" (LOCK) setting. When you can be easily operated with the tip of your thumb, lightly push the film advance 'Tsar away from the camera body to wind the film, cock the shutter and prepare the diaphragm and mirror for both the AE meter and shutter operation. Each winding will... in a single, short 120 throw to its 90 stand-off and the shutter button is locked to prevent battery consumption and film wastage when the camera is the main switch of pictures taken. Now it requires only gentle pressure for the next shutter release all the way, the mirror flips up...
... at the "L" (LOCK) setting. When you can be easily operated with the tip of your thumb, lightly push the film advance 'Tsar away from the camera body to wind the film, cock the shutter and prepare the diaphragm and mirror for both the AE meter and shutter operation. Each winding will... in a single, short 120 throw to its 90 stand-off and the shutter button is locked to prevent battery consumption and film wastage when the camera is the main switch of pictures taken. Now it requires only gentle pressure for the next shutter release all the way, the mirror flips up...
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The A-I is provided with a tripod, allows the shutter to be at the "A^ setting. -2a- This is especially useful for a cable release in the enter of -blurred images in conjunction with a socket for reducing the chances of the shutter button. The cable release simply screws into this socket. i A 4+ 2 Attaching a Cable Release A cable release is a device which, used in copy work, photomicrography and photomicrography. The main switch mast also be held open for long exposures without your ever having to touch either camera or shutter button directly.
The A-I is provided with a tripod, allows the shutter to be at the "A^ setting. -2a- This is especially useful for a cable release in the enter of -blurred images in conjunction with a socket for reducing the chances of the shutter button. The cable release simply screws into this socket. i A 4+ 2 Attaching a Cable Release A cable release is a device which, used in copy work, photomicrography and photomicrography. The main switch mast also be held open for long exposures without your ever having to touch either camera or shutter button directly.
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...it and exactly as it will be especially careful not to press the shutter button gently. if any is a single-lens reflex camera, the viewing lens and the camera lens are not sepa. When you arc seeing your feet slightly apart with one elbow in a vertical position. finder, you ...Use a tripod and a cable release with parallax. -26- Since this is available. Press the camera firmly to hold the camera firmly in both elbows firmly against a steady support, such as you hold the camera properly, not only for good image results but also for comfort and ease in a horizontal position, ...
...it and exactly as it will be especially careful not to press the shutter button gently. if any is a single-lens reflex camera, the viewing lens and the camera lens are not sepa. When you arc seeing your feet slightly apart with one elbow in a vertical position. finder, you ...Use a tripod and a cable release with parallax. -26- Since this is available. Press the camera firmly to hold the camera firmly in both elbows firmly against a steady support, such as you hold the camera properly, not only for good image results but also for comfort and ease in a horizontal position, ...
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... plate. When loading and unloading film, avoid direct sunlight and take -up spool and film transport sprocket. seated position. Now make two blank shots, turning the film advance lever and releasing the shutter, so that the film is film slack, gently turn the rewind crank clockwise until it...properly loaded. Film Loading The Canon A-1 accepts color or black and white film in . Now pull the film leader across the camera and insert the tip up film slack and then fold the rewind crank back in standard 35mm cartridges. Advance the film once. making sure the film sprocket holes arc engaged...
... plate. When loading and unloading film, avoid direct sunlight and take -up spool and film transport sprocket. seated position. Now make two blank shots, turning the film advance lever and releasing the shutter, so that the film is film slack, gently turn the rewind crank clockwise until it...properly loaded. Film Loading The Canon A-1 accepts color or black and white film in . Now pull the film leader across the camera and insert the tip up film slack and then fold the rewind crank back in standard 35mm cartridges. Advance the film once. making sure the film sprocket holes arc engaged...
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rewind crank clockwise to take up film slack, open the back cover and reload the film. O OU OU 00 C C00 s ar i -27- The A•1 can also be loaded with bulk film in which case the tip of the film should be trimmed as illustrated below before it is loaded into the camera.
rewind crank clockwise to take up film slack, open the back cover and reload the film. O OU OU 00 C C00 s ar i -27- The A•1 can also be loaded with bulk film in which case the tip of the film should be trimmed as illustrated below before it is loaded into the camera.
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... until the desired film speed rating is aligned with your fingernail and turn the outer knurled edge of this scale will he found on the camera. • r • W. The dial cannot be set on the film packaging or data sheet. The table on the opposite page shows the ASA ratings which...
... until the desired film speed rating is aligned with your fingernail and turn the outer knurled edge of this scale will he found on the camera. • r • W. The dial cannot be set on the film packaging or data sheet. The table on the opposite page shows the ASA ratings which...