Instruction Manual
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...functions, the A-1 is not only the perfect tool in five distinct AE modes-all with the camera. Incorporating at Canon hope your A.I , Canon finally offers you a multifunctional AE camera that you more creative freedom through more control. reliability and ease of photography, whether as you...photography. You will find that your A-I . For the fullest under. We at least 20 novel technologies never before used in a camera, your Al has many photographic hints and facts as many unusual features. INTRODUCTION Congratulations! A simple flick of and benefit from your ...
...functions, the A-1 is not only the perfect tool in five distinct AE modes-all with the camera. Incorporating at Canon hope your A.I , Canon finally offers you a multifunctional AE camera that you more creative freedom through more control. reliability and ease of photography, whether as you...photography. You will find that your A-I . For the fullest under. We at least 20 novel technologies never before used in a camera, your Al has many photographic hints and facts as many unusual features. INTRODUCTION Congratulations! A simple flick of and benefit from your ...
Instruction Manual
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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...
Instruction Manual
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...design of the AE-I. Five AE Modes and Manual Override Besides five AL modes which makes sure that it to be the first camera with simple IC's. It is so highly integrated that the camera receives all information and in correct order. Other benefits deriving from the lesign concept of logic... The extraordinary qualities of the A-I start with its use of such advanced technology is not limited to design alone. Canon has extended its design. It is the tint camera in the world in the form of pulse signals, enabling it is capable of processing many times the information possible ...
...design of the AE-I. Five AE Modes and Manual Override Besides five AL modes which makes sure that it to be the first camera with simple IC's. It is so highly integrated that the camera receives all information and in correct order. Other benefits deriving from the lesign concept of logic... The extraordinary qualities of the A-I start with its use of such advanced technology is not limited to design alone. Canon has extended its design. It is the tint camera in the world in the form of pulse signals, enabling it is capable of processing many times the information possible ...
Instruction Manual
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... a compact LED digital readout which clearly conveys shutter speed, aperture, flash and manual operation signals, a bulb indication. Stopped-down AE, 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...the "A" mark while the shutter speed is below and out of the way of the field of the five AE modes. and high-key shots, contre-jour photography. The programmed AE mode, in which the shutter speed is automatically set, allows automatic exposure with an FD lens set on...
... a compact LED digital readout which clearly conveys shutter speed, aperture, flash and manual operation signals, a bulb indication. Stopped-down AE, 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...the "A" mark while the shutter speed is below and out of the way of the field of the five AE modes. and high-key shots, contre-jour photography. The programmed AE mode, in which the shutter speed is automatically set, allows automatic exposure with an FD lens set on...
Instruction Manual
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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 rust frame. A" position and check a Load the film and advance et it to Indicate underexposure / I\ the power level. 0g, • • A • / 10 1 .1 2 rum the main switch to the - 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 rust frame. A" position and check a Load the film and advance et it to Indicate underexposure / I\ the power level. 0g, • • A • / 10 1 .1 2 rum the main switch to the - Compose the picture and focus.
Instruction Manual
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Aperture Priority AE 1.Make sure the aperture ring of the lens is set to the "A" mark. 2.Switch the AE mode selector to the "A'• mark. 2.Switch the AE mode selector io Av. 3.Sel«t an aperture by turning the AT dial. 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 the "A" mark. 2.Switch the AE mode selee• tor to Tv. &Turn...
Aperture Priority AE 1.Make sure the aperture ring of the lens is set to the "A" mark. 2.Switch the AE mode selector to the "A'• mark. 2.Switch the AE mode selector io Av. 3.Sel«t an aperture by turning the AT dial. 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 the "A" mark. 2.Switch the AE mode selee• tor to Tv. &Turn...
Instruction Manual
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... aperture on the flash. 5.Switch the flash 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 desired). Disengage the lens aperture ring from the "A" mark (necessary only on FD lens). 2.Fold and push in... 7 10 15 10 ft 2 3 1 rn iliiiJiitiiJ 2 21 4 511 11 11 ff ..... . Stopped-down lever. 5.Set the aperture by turning the lens aperture ring (using the camera-selected aperture in the viewfinder.
... aperture on the flash. 5.Switch the flash 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 desired). Disengage the lens aperture ring from the "A" mark (necessary only on FD lens). 2.Fold and push in... 7 10 15 10 ft 2 3 1 rn iliiiJiitiiJ 2 21 4 511 11 11 ff ..... . Stopped-down lever. 5.Set the aperture by turning the lens aperture ring (using the camera-selected aperture in the viewfinder.
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... p PRELIMINARY PREPARATIONS Neckstrap Thread the tips of the strap through the rings. , a I SINIS., I 0. Plastic Insert Pull up the film rewind knob and open the camera's back cover. The insert is designed to the length most comfortable for you. Its use is an accessory eyecup which 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. Eyecup 4S This is not mandatory, but viewing with it may he thrown away.
... p PRELIMINARY PREPARATIONS Neckstrap Thread the tips of the strap through the rings. , a I SINIS., I 0. Plastic Insert Pull up the film rewind knob and open the camera's back cover. The insert is designed to the length most comfortable for you. Its use is an accessory eyecup which 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. Eyecup 4S This is not mandatory, but viewing with it may he thrown away.
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... action grip as indicated in the photo. Then, using a coin, screw the grip into the camera. Semi•hard Case To protect the camera, particularly when carrying it, insert it straight up in the direction of the camera body. D • -se Action Grip The A•I has a handy, built'in finger grip, but ...to the bottom, slide it into the camera's tripod socket. To do this, turn the top cover to make camera holding all the easier, it comes with the camera in the bottom of the case screws into its semihard case. The screw in the semi...
... action grip as indicated in the photo. Then, using a coin, screw the grip into the camera. Semi•hard Case To protect the camera, particularly when carrying it, insert it straight up in the direction of the camera body. D • -se Action Grip The A•I has a handy, built'in finger grip, but ...to the bottom, slide it into the camera's tripod socket. To do this, turn the top cover to make camera holding all the easier, it comes with the camera in the bottom of the case screws into its semihard case. The screw in the semi...
Instruction Manual
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... screw type filter screwed into the lens. It can be re- As a pre- If the camera attached when the lens is not in either flare. To mount a hood, fit it is First make sure that the camera's stop•down easily attached and removed by aligning its slot with the lens un•... bayonet ring will be aligned be capped when not shooting. The lens hood is not locked in lever is an•optional accessory which clockwise. Canon 0 h Automatic Aperture Lever HANDLING THE LENS Lens Cap and Rear Dust Cap the tabs on both lens and hood to fit perfectly The front lens...
... screw type filter screwed into the lens. It can be re- As a pre- If the camera attached when the lens is not in either flare. To mount a hood, fit it is First make sure that the camera's stop•down easily attached and removed by aligning its slot with the lens un•... bayonet ring will be aligned be capped when not shooting. The lens hood is not locked in lever is an•optional accessory which clockwise. Canon 0 h Automatic Aperture Lever HANDLING THE LENS Lens Cap and Rear Dust Cap the tabs on both lens and hood to fit perfectly The front lens...
Instruction Manual
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... SETTING THE. eron M. 17 • 4•,„,, ko;!;iig, will not mount onto the camera otherwise. 4. When changing lenses, you mount an FD lens on the rear. LENS FOR AE PHOTOGRAPHY. Make sure the bayonet ring is in its maximum aperture is tight. 6. er's signature on the ring aligned... dot on the front of the Fish-eye 7.5mm lens, always put down a lens with the positioning pin at the rear of the camera. 2. net ring clockwise until it is automatically transmitted to an FD lens of a different maximum aperture, the mounting procedure is possible with ...
... SETTING THE. eron M. 17 • 4•,„,, ko;!;iig, will not mount onto the camera otherwise. 4. When changing lenses, you mount an FD lens on the rear. LENS FOR AE PHOTOGRAPHY. Make sure the bayonet ring is in its maximum aperture is tight. 6. er's signature on the ring aligned... dot on the front of the Fish-eye 7.5mm lens, always put down a lens with the positioning pin at the rear of the camera. 2. net ring clockwise until it is automatically transmitted to an FD lens of a different maximum aperture, the mounting procedure is possible with ...
Instruction Manual
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Use one brand•new silver oxide or alkaline•manganese battery as spedBed in the chamber. rosion and damage to the camera due to discharge very• quickly. Following the diagram on the inside of die battery chamber, load the battery negative pole first, pushing it downwards ..., if the action grip is attached, it out from the top. Make sure the poles are facing in the correct directions. tive end forwards and pull it must be removed if the camera is inserted into the accessory shoe of the camera, into the groove of time. -19- The battery should always wipe...
Use one brand•new silver oxide or alkaline•manganese battery as spedBed in the chamber. rosion and damage to the camera due to discharge very• quickly. Following the diagram on the inside of die battery chamber, load the battery negative pole first, pushing it downwards ..., if the action grip is attached, it out from the top. Make sure the poles are facing in the correct directions. tive end forwards and pull it must be removed if the camera is inserted into the accessory shoe of the camera, into the groove of time. -19- The battery should always wipe...
Instruction Manual
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...idea to carry a spare battery when you expect to use is loaded. 2. It is used in very cold conditions. -20- Usings the camera frequently at "A". It cannot be replaced if the flashing frequency changes during the few seconds the check button is depressed, indicating the battery is at...slowly, twice per second, for two to the "A" position. If the shutter will not function when the main switch is near exhaustion. When the camera is sufficient. S. To check the power level of the battery, rust set the main switch to three seconds. If, while pressing the battery ...
...idea to carry a spare battery when you expect to use is loaded. 2. It is used in very cold conditions. -20- Usings the camera frequently at "A". It cannot be replaced if the flashing frequency changes during the few seconds the check button is depressed, indicating the battery is at...slowly, twice per second, for two to the "A" position. If the shutter will not function when the main switch is near exhaustion. When the camera is sufficient. S. To check the power level of the battery, rust set the main switch to three seconds. If, while pressing the battery ...
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... cancelled the moment you press the shutter button while pressing the battery check button. 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 shutter will function.
... cancelled the moment you press the shutter button while pressing the battery check button. 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 shutter will function.
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... as immediate meter response when shooting in one motion. The shutter button serves to its 90 stand-off and the shutter button is in a camera case. it is at "A", the shutter button can be operated. When it requires only gentle pressure for the next shutter release all active circuits... way to the right in a single, short 120 throw to prevent unintentional shutter release. When the main switch is the main switch of the camera. the diaphragm closes down and the shutter releases. Each winding will also advance the number in the "I 2 Film Advance and Shutter Release At ...
... as immediate meter response when shooting in one motion. The shutter button serves to its 90 stand-off and the shutter button is in a camera case. it is at "A", the shutter button can be operated. When it requires only gentle pressure for the next shutter release all active circuits... way to the right in a single, short 120 throw to prevent unintentional shutter release. When the main switch is the main switch of the camera. the diaphragm closes down and the shutter releases. Each winding will also advance the number in the "I 2 Film Advance and Shutter Release At ...
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The A-I is provided with a tripod, allows the shutter to touch either camera or shutter button directly. The main switch mast also be held open for reducing the chances of -blurred images in the enter 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 conjunction with a socket for a cable release in copy work, photomicrography and photomicrography. This is especially useful for long exposures without your ever having to be at the "A^ setting. -2a-
The A-I is provided with a tripod, allows the shutter to touch either camera or shutter button directly. The main switch mast also be held open for reducing the chances of -blurred images in the enter 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 conjunction with a socket for a cable release in copy work, photomicrography and photomicrography. This is especially useful for long exposures without your ever having to be at the "A^ setting. -2a-
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.... It is quite long, be concerned with parallax. -26- Press both hands, the tip of I/30 sec. if any is a single-lens reflex camera, the viewing lens and the camera lens are not sepa. Now release the shutter button gently as a wall or a tree. Since this is available. When you hold the... right thumb on the film advance lever, the right index finger on the shutter button and the other . It is no need to hold the camera firmly in beyond the limit of the other right fingers on the finger grip. Use a tripod and a cable release with one elbow in handling. Don...
.... It is quite long, be concerned with parallax. -26- Press both hands, the tip of I/30 sec. if any is a single-lens reflex camera, the viewing lens and the camera lens are not sepa. Now release the shutter button gently as a wall or a tree. Since this is available. When you hold the... right thumb on the film advance lever, the right index finger on the shutter button and the other . It is no need to hold the camera firmly in beyond the limit of the other right fingers on the finger grip. Use a tripod and a cable release with one elbow in handling. Don...
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...Canon A-1 accepts color or black and white film in . seated position. If there is film slack, gently turn the AT dial to take -up film slack and then fold the rewind crank back in standard 35mm cartridges. Snap the back cover shut. Now make two blank shots... If the rewind knob still does not rotate once you have gently turned the -26- The camera's back cover will pop open. Advance the film once. Switch the AE mode selector to Tv... sprocket Check to see that the film is on the rewind knob. making sure the film sprocket holes arc engaged with the teeth of the spool is taut...
...Canon A-1 accepts color or black and white film in . seated position. If there is film slack, gently turn the AT dial to take -up film slack and then fold the rewind crank back in standard 35mm cartridges. Snap the back cover shut. Now make two blank shots... If the rewind knob still does not rotate once you have gently turned the -26- The camera's back cover will pop open. Advance the film once. Switch the AE mode selector to Tv... sprocket Check to see that the film is on the rewind knob. making sure the film sprocket holes arc engaged with the teeth of the spool is taut...
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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. rewind crank clockwise to take up film slack, open the back cover and reload the film.
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... is a numerical ra ing of a lower ASA rating. The table on the opposite page shows the ASA ratings which arc indicated by dots on the camera. Figures in determining proper ex. When buying film, choose one of this scale should be set at this point. The film manufacturer's recommended ASA rating...
... is a numerical ra ing of a lower ASA rating. The table on the opposite page shows the ASA ratings which arc indicated by dots on the camera. Figures in determining proper ex. When buying film, choose one of this scale should be set at this point. The film manufacturer's recommended ASA rating...