Canon EF User's Manual
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1. Q Locking the Mirror Upward Whenever it is imperative to completely eliminate all camera movement you can lock the mirror in the up position before taking a picture This is particularly necessary when the EF is mounted on a microscope or a bellows unit where the slightest vibration of the camera is magnified many times in the final photograph After you have focused lock the multi purpose lever in its stopped down position and take a meter reading Then turn the L M lock lever to the orange M position which will flip the mirror up and lock it there Take the shot by using a cable release to trip the shutter 51 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals BASIC OPERATION R Rewinding the Film The winding lever will stop suddenly before the end of its stroke when you have reached the end of the roll of film Don t try to complete the stroke as the film sprocket holes may be torn To rewind the film push in the rewind button located on the bottom of the camera Next fold out the crank from the rewind knob and turn it in the direction of the small arrow until you feel the tension in the film lessen This indicates that the film has left the multi slot take up spool Turn the rewind crank one or two more re volutions to completely rewind the tip of the film leader back into the cartridge Then pull up the rewind knob to open the camera back and lift out the cartridge e Avoid direct sunligh2. 9 AE Memory Lock Button 10 Light Emitting Diode LED 11 Film Rewind Knob with Crank 12 ASA Ring 13 Sync Terminal with Cover 14 Self Timer Lock Button 15 Multi Purpose Lever Self Timer Depth of Field Preview Stopped down Metering Lever 16 L M Lock Lever 17 CAT System Pin 18 AE Lock Pin and A mark 19 Focusing Index Mark with Depth of Field Scale 20 Distance Scale in feet and meters 21 Aperture Ring 22 Front Bayonet 23 Focusing Ring 24 Canon Breech Lock Ring 25 Neckstrap Eyelet Canon ED 50mm f 3 5 S S C Macro 1 1000 sec AE ASA 400 Il III IV VI Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals TABLE OF CONTENTS PICTORIAL OUTLINE FOR USING THE CAMERA nali 6 7 MAIN FEATURES rr 8 VIEWFINDER INFORMATION 9 TECHNICAL EXPLANATION OF THE CAMERA 10 15 A Electro Mechanical Shutter 10 11 B Variable Aperture AE Control Metodi 12 13 C Silicon Photocell 13 14 D Central Emphasis Metering 15 CAMERA HANDLING 16 18 A Carrying the Camera annsaaaaneeeenenn 16 B Holding the Camera 16 17 C Bracing Yourself and the Camera 18 D Releasing the Shutter 18 BASIC OPERATION 19 53 A Loading the Mercury Batteries 19 B Che
3. Watch the LED on the top of the camera If the LED blinks on and off rapidly then the power level of the batteries is sufficient If the LED blinks only once or does not blink at all then the power level is insufficient If this is the case replace both bat teries with two new ones of the same type e Since the Canon EF relies heavily on battery power for its operation check the batteries each pied mean time you plan to use the camera and carry spare batteries with you at all times in case of battery failure Attach the small battery case to the camera strap and carry extra batteries in it e If the batteries do fail the EF can still be used manually from 1 2 1 1000 sec The Variable Aper ture AE control will not operate but you can manually adjust the aperture ring of the lens A basic exposure guide to follow for bright sunlight with distinct shadows is to make a fraction representing the shutter speed needed at f 16 by putting a one i over the film s ASA rating With a film of ASA 100 use 1 100 sec at f 16 Choose the nearest click stop 20 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals setting in this case 1 125 sec For hazy sunlight with weak shadows use f 11 In cloudy bright conditions with no shadows try f 8 On heavily overcast days or in open shade f 5 6 is required C Turning the Camera On and Ad vancing the Film The ON OFF switch located on the back of the
4. 23 24 25 26 400 lt s 800 gt 1600 3200 500 650 1000 1250 2000 2500 27 gt 30 33 36 28 29 31 32 34 33 25 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals BASIC OPERATION F Setting the Aperture Ring and the CAT Switch The amount of light that is allowed to strike the film is determined by the lens diaphragm This 1 aE E ff amount of light is represented by f numbers or neslean f stops engraved on the aperture ring which clicks mm 142 204 569 Ml A into place as it is rotated The f stop designations indicate the opening formed by the diaphragm and this opening is called the aperture On the standard 50mm lens the engraved f stops are 1 4 2 2 8 4 5 6 8 11 and 16 At f 1 4 the lens is at its maximum aperture with the diaphragm wide open For this reason f 1 4 is said to be a large f stop even though it is small in numerical value And con versely f 16 is the minimum aperture of the lens and is a small f stop The relationship between successive f stops is arithmetic as you close down the dia phragm each f stop indicates half as much light as the proceeding one When operating the aperture ring manually you may use any aperture setting For normal AE operation the aperture ring must be set at the green mark Hold in the AE lock pin while turning the aperture ring from f 16 or f 22 on some lenses to the A mark At t
5. Gently turn the rewind crank clockwise to take up the slack in the fiim and then fold the rewind crank back in Operate the winding lever two more times while watching the rewind knob If it rotates the film is loaded properly If the knob fails to rotate then open the back cover and reload the film 22 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals 23 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals BASIC OPERATION e The Canon EF has an Automatic Blank Shot Canon FD 17mm f 4 S S C 1 500 sec AE Mechanism which frees the photographer from using ASA 400 the shutter button during film loading The winding lever works independently of the shutter button until frame number one is reached e Avoid direct sunlight when loading or unloading the film If no other shade is available then turn your back on the sun and use the shadow of your Sen s au body to shield the camera while loading AFANS R L 11 Ta 7 e Commercially available cartridges come in 12 20 VIACRIE A K VD and 36 exposure rolls One way to save money on s 2 zi the cost of film is to bulk load your own cassettes Bulk film in 50 or 100 foot rolls a bulk film loader and some reloadable cassettes are all you need A darkroom is not necessary For more information contact your local camera dealer 24 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals E setting the ASA The ASA is a
6. 46 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals WA f 16 47 48 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals BASIC OPERATION the lens until it stops The viewfinder screen will darken offering you a visual preview of the depth of field Another way of determining the depth of field is to check the depth of field scale engraved on the lens barrel The f numbers appear at both sides of the focusing index mark indicating the near and far limits of depth for any given focused distance and lens opening For example with the standard 50mm lens focused at 15ft 5m depth of field at f 16 extends from 8ft 2 5m to infinity This method is particularly useful at small f stops when a visual preview of the depth of field becomes difficult because the view finder screen gets too dark e Selective focus is a creative technique used by many photographers to throw a distracting or unimportant background or foreground out of focus Try using a slow film ASA 100 or below and a normal or telephoto lens Focus on a subject close to the camera Then choose a fast shutter speed which will permit the camera s AE control to select a large f stop such as f 1 4 4 ER Wy ty Sw Ww wh Dees E ER vira 110 15 30 ft 5 10 0O m i Cenk e For those shots which demand almost unlimited depth of field where every object in the photograph appears sharp use your st
7. Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES FD SERIES FOR AE OPERATION Angle of Minimum Closest Focusing Type Lens View Aperture TES Filter Size Hood a Weight an CARIERA a Angle FD 24mm f 1 4 S S C Wide Angle Standard FD 55mm cieco 28 S C Macio FD 50mm f 3 5 S S C Macro with 122 ci i 8 4 ins None 2 5 16 Life Size Adapter Necessary Telephoto pemos __ us s ors e sw aw 1 0 s E mf e ese 08 se EDER EN Fozomesse __ wa os e ome wo sw os 1 or Fosso e e a fs ene eww e e re 56 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals FL AND MANUAL SERIES FOR STOPPED DOWN METERING Angle of Minimum cel Focusing Filter Size Length Weight Type Lens View magas puns Distance mm Hood ESS Ibs ar PISHI Fish Eye 7 5mm f 5 6 S S C RSS NES FARS a 2 7 16 pe ov 13 1 2 Bellows ELM 100mm 4 f 22 Focusing By 1 11 16 7 1 2 Macro Bellows kk ik FL 300mm f 2 8 S S C Exclusive Equipped with a coupling pin for Canon Automatic Tuning System Front component interchangeable type Focusing adapter 2 elements 1 group FL automatic diaphragm with A M ring m Available by special order FD lens hoods are of bayonet mount Filter is of insertion type with holder Macro focusing capability to 3m 1ft from the film plane Subject to change without notice 57 58 Not For Resale Fre
8. camera just below the winding lever controls the operation of the Variable Aperture AE control the electronically controlled portion of the Electro Mechanical Shutter from 1 30 sec the winding lever and shutter button To turn the camera on push the switch up This activates the camera s electric circuit and makes the winding lever spring out to its stand off position 15 away from the camera body Now the winding lever can be operated easily with the tip of your thumb Advancing the film and recocking the shutter for the next shot are accomplished in a single short 120 throw to the right MBPS LL Sx 4 21 OFFIELT lt Hau AFTER USING TURN THE CAMERA OFF 21 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals BASIC OPERATION D Loading the Film The Canon EF uses color or black and white film in standard 35mm cartridges To load a cartridge into j the camera first open the camera s back cover Fold out the rewind crank grasp it and pull the rewind knob up sharply The back cover will pop open Put the cartridge into the film cartridge chamber push down and rotate the rewind knob until it drops into its fully seated position Pull the film leader across the camera and push the tip into one slot of the multi slot take up spool Advance the film once making certain the sprocket holes of the film are engaged in the teeth of the film transport sprocket Close the back cover until it snaps shut
9. experiment with manual exposures through the three filters to get perfectly exposed slides Use the filter factor for each filter in your exposure calculations Consult your local camera dealer for additional advice Notice If exact registration is required multiple exposures should not be made on the first few frames of a roll Film characteristics can cause slight mis registration about 0 05mm 37 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals L Taking Pictures by Flash Even though the Canon EF can take pictures by candlelight there are certain situations which require using an external light source In dim light when you want to stop fast action or take crystal clear snapshots full of vivid colors and fine details you need flash If you want to avoid harsh shadows when shooting in bright sunlight flash can be used as fill in light At night a nearby subject can be illuminated with flash Since the Canon EF uses a vertically moving metal focal plane shutter synchronization with electronic flash is possible at all speeds up to and including 1 125 sec With a flash hot shoe built into the top of the pentaprism the EF can easily was accept any direct mounting electronic flash unit BIA 5 CAT System Contacts including the specially designed Canon Speedlite 133D This flash unit with the Flash Auto Ring A2 or 62 attached to the front bayonet of the lens employs the Canon Auto Tuning CAT
10. long shutter speeds whereas mechanical control in the normal range permits manual operation of the 10 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals camera over a wide range of shutter speeds even if Canon FD 300mm f 5 6 S C 30 sec AE ASA400 the batteries fail Another benefit of using mechani cal control for the majority of speeds is that the Canon EF uses only two inexpensive 1 3 volt mer cury batteries which are available almost anywhere in the world 11 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals i 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 5sodhoo0 B Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals B Variable Aperture AE Control Method Commonly known as shutter priority EE the Variable Aperture AE control method gives the photographer absolute control over the shutter speed to prevent camera shake You select a shutter speed appropriate to the action and or the lens you are using and the camera automatically adjusts the aperture of the lens to precisely the proper f stop or fraction thereof Silicon Photocell The Silicon Photocell is a highly accurate and extremely stable light measuring cell having a wider range of sensitivity and much faster response to rapidly changing light levels than the conventional CdS cell At ASA 100 the metering range of the Silicon Photocell is from EV 18 1 1000 sec at f 16 down to EV 2 8 sec at f 1 4 which is
11. the back cover Easy film loading with multi slot take up spool Winding Lever Single stroke 120 throw 15 stand off The lever moves to the stand off position when the camera is turned on Film Rewinding Performed by the rewind button and crank Frame Counter S 1 38 automatically resets when back cover is opened Dimensions Body Only 151 x 96 x 48mm 5 15 16 x 3 3 4 x 1 7 8 With f 1 4 Lens 151 x 96 x 100mm 5 15 16 x 3 3 4 x 3 15 16 Weight Body Only 740gm 1 Ib 10 ozs With f 1 4 Lens 1045gm 2 Ibs 5 ozs Subject to change without notice 63 64 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals X PROPER CARE OF THE CAMERA A Cleaning the Camera and Lens Use a camel hair or blower brush to clean the film cartridge chamber and the area around the multi slot take up spool before loading film into the camera Also use the brush to whisk away dirt and dust from the eyepiece and the front and rear surfaces of the lens If salt water spray or fingerprints inadvertently get on the lens they should be cleaned off as soon as possible using commercially available cleaning tissue and a good quality lens cleaning liquid Put one or two drops of cleaning liquid on the tissue and lightly wipe the lens in a circular motion from the center toward the outer edges Do not use a handkerchief or other cloth as the lens elements may be permanently scratched If you cannot remove dust p
12. with the standard 50mm lens Eyepiece Accessories Angle finders magnifier 4 strengths of eyesight correction lenses and an eye cup can be attached Mirror Instant return type Electro Mechanical Shutter Vertically moving metal focal plane shutter 1 2 sec 1 1000 sec and B in 11 steps mechanically controlled 30 1 sec in 6 steps electronically controlled Shutter Speed Dial B 1 1 1000 sec white marking 1 125 sec X SYNC 1 orange marking 30 2 SEC n AA AE yellow marking Slow Shutter Speed Indicator Light Emitting Diode LED flashes when shutter speeds from 1 30 sec are used Self Timer The built in self timer is activated by the shutter button with a time lag of approx imately 10 sec A self timer lock button pre vents unintentional operation Exposure Adjustment Variable Aperture AE with FD series lenses The aperture is adjusted auto matically after shutter speed and ASA are set Central Emphasis Metering gives an average read ing of the screen brightness with more emphasis on the center portion utilizing a wide range Silicon Photocell Stopped down metering is possible with FL lenses Exposure Meter Coupling Range EV 2 to EV 18 at ASA 100 with FD 50mm f 1 4 lens 8 sec at f 1 4 to 1 1 000 sec at f 16 At ASA 25 30 sec at f 1 4 to 1 1000 sec at f 8 Film Speed Range ASA 1 2 ASA 3200 Power Source Two 1 3 volt mercury batteries Mallory PX625 Everead
13. 104 of view without rectilinear distortion a 55mm f 1 2 ASPHERICAL lens employing an aspherical element to completely eliminate flare and three zoom lenses one equipped with macro focusing the 35 70mm lens The FL and manual series although not designed for AE photography can be used on the Canon EF in the stopped down metering mode Lenses from a 7 5mm circular fish eye lens all the way up to a 1200mm super telephoto are available from Canon Three special FL telephoto lenses each use one or more artificial flourite elements to help combat chromatic aberration a universal problem present in telephoto lens designs Even a fantastic 5200mm f 14 mirror lens is available from the factory by special order All Canon lenses are world famous for their in credible resolving power high image contrast superior color balance and lack of aberrations Most lenses are now multi layer coated with Canon s exclusive process called Super Spectra Coating S S C indicates multi layer coating whereas S C Spectra Coating indicates single layer coating Each Canon FD lens has an easy to hold diamond studded rubber focusing grip and is supplied with a leather carrying case In addition most lenses have either a built in or special bayonet mounting lens hood The latter can be easily stored on the lens in the reversed position To produce pictures of the highest quality always use Canon interchangeable lenses with your Canon EF 55 Not For
14. 8 reflectance they give correct exposure for most scenes In extreme cases in which the scene is predominantly light or predomi nantly dark the Variable Aperture AE control must be fooled into providing the correct exposure One readily available alternate subject is the palm of your own hand held out a foot or so in front of the lens and placed in the same light as your original subject Focus on your subject normally Then fill the viewfinder with the out of focus image of your right palm making absolutely sure that it is in exactly the 33 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals BASIC OPERATION same light as your main subject Push in and hold the AE memory lock button with your left thumb Return your right hand to the camera body and release the shutter The exposure you locked in will be close to the proper exposure needed for a very light or very dark subject e In practical terms the exposure latitude of both black and white and color negative film from which prints are made is inherently large enough to overcome almost all AE maladjustments which occur in day to day shooting Therefore it is not man datory to use the AE memory lock button at all However color transparency film has extremely small exposure latitude and requires near perfect exposure to produce good results When taking color slides the use of the AE memory lock button in the special situations previously described
15. INSTRUCTIONS English Edition Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals INTRODUCTION Congratulations You have purchased one of the finest automatic 35mm SLR cameras available today The Canon EF is a complex instrument having a multitude of advanced features yet it is incredibly simple to use Just select a shutter speed and the camera adjusts its own diaphragm for you automatically under all kinds of lighting situations from bright sunlight at the beach to dim candle light You are assured of perfect exposures every time Now you can concentrate on picture taking and stop worrying about mechanics But before you actually load any film into your new camera familiarize yourself thoroughly with the Canon EF and this instruction manual Handle the camera prac tice focusing and use the winding lever And by all means refer to the instructions often during this orientation period When used correctly the Canon EF will provide you with perfectly exposed photographs for years to come We at Canon hope you receive as much enjoyment in using the EF as we had in designing it And we hope your involvement in photography continues to grow Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals NOMENCLATURE 1 Frame Counter 2 Shutter Button 3 Shutter Speed Dial 4 Shutter Speed Index Mark 5 Winding Lever 6 Flash Hot Shoe 7 Eye Level Pentaprism 8 Film Plane Indicator
16. System to determine the proper exposure in flash photography The focused distance of the lens and the charging level of the 133D are sent as electrical signals to the camera s Variable Aperture AE control which then adjusts the diaphragm automatically to produce Left Canon FD 35mm f 2 S S C B at f 16 ASA 400 Right Canon FD 100 200mm f 5 6 S C Double Exposure each shot at 1 30 sec AE ASA 400 ig 40 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals BASIC OPERATION well exposed shots Therefore the CAT System of electronic flash photography is as easy as normal AE photography For electronic flash units requiring the use of an external PC cord a sync terminal with a spring loaded plastic cover is provided on the left end of the camera When using flash bulbs a reflector type holder such as the folding Canon Flash V3 can be mounted into the flash hot shoe M MF and FP flash bulbs synchronize at 1 15 sec and below CAT SYSTEM 00 50725 12 peoe e 00 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals e When using the CAT System with the EF camera the shutter speed dial must be set at 125 the CAT switch set to the 4 position and the aperture ring set at the A mark With all other types of flash the switch may be left at its NORMAL position but the aperture ring has to be set manually e At present the CAT System may be used with four Can
17. a 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 CAT Switch Eyepiece Metal Focal Plane Shutter Multiple Exposure Button ON OFF Switch Film Roller Pressure Plate Film Cartridge Chamber Battery Check Button Battery Compartments with Covers 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Tripod Socket Film Plane Rails Film Transport Sprocket Film Rewind Button Multi Slot Take Up Spool Back Cover Cartridge Stabilizer 66 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals FILTERS CANON FILTERS Screw in type For Black and White Film For Color Film Factor For distant snow or mountain scenes on an overcast day and for open shade photos under a clear sky to reduce ex cessive bluish results Recommended especially for high mountain areas and where ultra violet Sky light rays are strong For landscapes and portraits with low sun Darkens the blue of the sea and CCA4 sky and brings out the whiteness of Amber the clouds For landscapes and still life This filter is similar to the Y1 but the effects are coe i Amber shade Used with tungsten type film for stronger SER i shooting in the morning or evening For portraits against the sky Natural CCA12 used Wan angsten type Peet Snoot i l 2X ing in sunlight to obtain normal color reproduction of foliage Amber x lt Used with daylight type film for shoot ing in cloudy or rainy weather or in the shade Eliminates bluish ting
18. andard 50mm lens or better yet a wide angle and focus about half way in between the nearest and farthest object Adjust the shutter speed dial until the meter needle in the viewfinder points to f 16 If necessary mount the camera on a tripod when slow shutter speeds are required Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals P Taking a Stopped Down Meter Reading When you use Canon FL lenses or interpose bellows units extension tubes etc between the lens either FL or FD lens and the camera it is necessary to take a stopped down meter reading First operate the winding lever to cock the shutter Unlock the aperture ring from the A mark and push the multi purpose lever in toward the lens until it stops The method then is not to check that the needle on the right of the viewfinder screen is in the white part of the scale but to bring the needle by operation of the aperture and or shutter speed control to the center of the index mark in the viewfinder Release the multi purpose lever and press the shutter button to take a perfectly exposed photograph e During stopped down metering at small apertures it is very difficult to focus properly because depth of field is very deep and the viewfinder screen is dark Therefore focus first before taking a stopped down reading e Stopped down metering should not be used with FD lenses except in the case of interposing accesso ries such as bellows units between
19. articles from the surface of the instant return mirror simply by brushing you should not attempt to clean the mirror yourself with tissue and cleaning liquid Only an authorized serviceman should undertake this delicate task Actually dirt on the mirror has absolutely no effect on the quality of your photographs B Storing the Camera If the camera will not be used for an extended length of time leave the shutter uncocked and remove the mercury batteries Take the camera out of its eveready case and wrap it up in a clean soft towel together with silica gel or some other desiccant to keep it dry C Using the Camera in Extremely Cold Conditions In severely cold weather down to 20 C or 4 F you should keep the Canon EF inside your coat and expose it to the outer air only when you are ready to take a picture This procedure is necessary primarily to keep the mercury batteries warm Since the film gets brittle at low temperatures perform film wind ing and rewinding as slowly as possible D Having the Camera Serviced You should never attempt to disassemble or repair the Canon EF yourself If the camera ceases to function properly it should be serviced by an authorized Canon repair facility See your local camera dealer for further details Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals Not For Resale Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals NOMENCLATURE 6 64 35 99
20. cking the Batteries 20 21 C Turning the Camera On and Advancing the Film 21 D Loading the Film 22 24 E Setting the ASA 25 F Setting the Aperture Ring and the CAT Switch 26 27 VII VIII G Selecting a Shutter Speed 27 29 H Viewing and Focusing including notes on Infrared Photography 30 31 I Locking In an Exposure Reading 32 34 J Releasing the Shutter 35 K Making Multiple Exposures 36 38 L Taking Pictures by Flash 39 42 M Changing Lenses 43 44 N Using the Self Timer e e 45 O Previewing Depth of Field 46 48 P Taking a Stopped Down Meter Reading sese 49 50 Q Locking the Mirror Upward 51 R Rewinding the Film sees 52 S Turning the Camera Off 53 INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES 54 57 ACCESSORIES 58 61 SPECIFICATIONS sese e ee eee eee 62 63 PROPER CARE OF THE CAMERA 64 A Cleaning the Camera 64 B Storing the Camera ee 64 C Using the Camera in Extremely Cold Conditions sss sese eee 64 D Having the Camera Serviced 64 pr Fold out both front and back nomenclature pages for easy reference wh
21. dard 50mm lens on the camera At shutter speeds of 1 15 sec and below it is almost impossible to produce shots free of camera movement without the use of a tripod or some other camera supporting device When you change to a lens of different focal length the above suggestions are not necessarily valid A good rule of thumb in determining the slowest shutter speed you can safely hand hold the camera with a particular lens is to make a fraction representing this safe shutter speed by putting a one over the focal length of the lens For example when a 135mm telephoto lens is mounted on the camera the slowest hand holdable shutter speed you can use to achieve sharp photo graphs is 1 135 sec 135mm 1 135 sec Set the shutter speed dial at 1 125 sec which is closest to 1 135 sec This rule can be applied to all lenses from moderate wide angle to super telephoto D Releasing the Shutter Squeeze the shutter button gently instead of punching it Also try to coordinate your breathing with the release of the shutter A good time is the instant between exhaling and inhaling or vice versa when your diaphragm is at rest Of course when shooting fast action this coordination is not always possible or even desirable It is more important to concentrate on capturing the action rather than on the position of your diaphragm Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals V BASIC OPERATION A Loading the M
22. e Used with daylight type film for shoot ing in cloudy or rainy weather or in the x lt x lt Used with daylight type film for shoot ing in the morning or evening to elim inate tones For haze penetration contrast in marine scenes distant landscapes CCB4 aerial photography and sky cloud Blue reddish tinge contrast For distant landscapes Exaggerated sky cloud contrast with a very dark CCB8 sky Gives dramatic and interesting Blue effects Neutral density filters are used only to CCB12 control exposure and have no effect Blue on colors Especially used with high speed black and white film in bright daylight Used with daylight type film for shoot ing at night or indoors with clear flash bulbs x lt Used with daylight type film for shoot ing under artificial lighting to obtain normal color rendition ES x x lt Factor 1 5X LI Also can be used with color film For color infrared film 67 For black and white infrared film Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals Canon CANON INC 11 28 Mita 3 chome Minato ku Tokyo 108 Japan USA CANON U S A INC HEAD OFFICE 10 Nevada Drive Lake Success Long Island N Y 11040 U S A CANON U S A INC MANHATTAN OFFICE 600 Third Avenue New York N Y 10016 CANON U S A INC CHICAGO OFFI E 457 Fullerton Avenue Elmhurst Illinois 60126 U S A CANON U S A INC LOS ANGELES OFFICE 123 Pau
23. e Download at http www joe chan com manuals VIII ACCESSORIES Practically anything you can conceive your Canon EF can photograph With a comprehensive line of accessories to choose from you can take pictures of crystal structures by attaching the camera directly to a microscope via the Photomicro Unit F Use the Magnifier S plus Adapter S over the eyepiece to enlarge the center microprism for critical focusing You can duplicate your favorite color slides by using the Bellows FL the FD 50mm f 3 5 S S C Macro lens and the Slide Duplicator Or you can easily copy pages from books or magazines with the camera securely mounted on either of Canon s two copy stands the larger Copy Stand 4 or the less expensive Handy Stand F The Angle Finder A2 or B can be attached to the camera s eyepiece for convenient viewing when the camera is not at eye level Close up focusing may be accomplished in a number of ways either by using a macro lens by using Canon Close up Lenses by using the Extension Tubes FL 15 or FL 25 by using the Bellows FL or Bellows M or by using the standard 50mm lens in the reverse position with the aid of the Macrophoto Coupler FL55 If you wear eyeglasses there are four strengths of Dioptric Adjustment Lenses for eyesight correction Canon also makes its own electronic flash units cable releases scores of filters and two gadget bags RIE RES Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manua
24. en reading the instructions Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals I PICTORIAL OUTLINE FOR USING THE CAMERA Load the batteries and B Turn the camera on Load the film and advance it check their power level nl to the first frame Look into the viewfinder G Select a shutter speed H Compose focus and check I Press the shutter button gently the meter needle Out of Focus In Focus Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals A WG Set the aperture ring of HER Set the CAT switch Set the ASA fil peget ne oN spas the lens to the A mark E 10 NORMAL 0 200 100 50 25 NORMAI A to the next frame after all frames are exposed Note To avoid unnecessary current drain the camera must be turned off after use Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals II MAIN FEATURES A Variable Aperture AE Automatic Ex posure Simply select a shutter speed and the aperture is set for you automatically B Extremely wide range of shutter speeds using an Electro Mechanical Shutter Accurate electronic control from one second down to a full 30 seconds foolproof mechanical control from one half second to 1 1000 second including B even if the batteries fail C Incredible meter sensitivity and rapid re sponse to changing light levels by using a Silicon Photocell At ASA 100 EV 2 8 sec at f 1 4
25. ercury Batteries Since the Canon EF s Variable Aperture AE control and the electronic control of slow shutter speeds depend on battery power for their operation two 1 3 volt mercury batteries Mallory PX 625 or Eveready EPX 625 must be loaded into the battery compartments located in the bottom of the camera Turn the camera upside down and unscrew both battery compartment covers with a coin Load one battery into each compartment making certain that the side of the battery is up Then replace both covers and screw them back on tightly e To insure good electrical contact clean both surfaces of each mercury battery with a clean dry cloth and handle each by its edges only e Be careful to load the batteries properly Improper loading with the side up might cause damage to the camera s electrical circuits e If the camera will not be used for a long period of i time the batteries should be taken out of the battery compartments to prevent possible damage to the terminals from battery corrosion e PX 13 type mercury batteries are not recom mended because of their low temperature charac teristics 19 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals BASIC OPERATION B Checking the Batteries After loading the batteries you should check their power level This is a simple procedure on the EF Just hold the red battery check button on the bottom of the camera in for two or three seconds
26. ever should be reset to its vertical locked position 45 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals BASIC OPERATION O Previewing Depth of Field If you focus on a particular subject and take a picture some objects in front of and behind the main subject will be in focus in the final photograph The distance between the nearest and farthest objects which appear sharp is called depth of field Three factors influence depth of field the f stop at which the picture is taken the focal length of the lens and the focused distance between the camera and subject Depth of field decreases as the lens is opened up At f 1 4 the maximum aperture of the standard 50mm lens depth of field is very shallow permitting quick and easy focusing on the main subject At the same f stop and focused distance lenses with short focal length wide angle lenses have inherently greater depth of field than long lenses in the telephoto range Also at very close distances between the camera and subject any lens has shallow depth of field To preview depth of field in the viewfinder of the EF follow this procedure First operate the winding lever to cock the shutter After you have focused and composed your picture in the normal way check the aperture scale in the viewfinder and note the f stop selected by the camera Unlock the aperture ring and manually set it at this f stop Push the multi purpose lever in toward
27. fast shutter speeds 1 125 1 1000 sec When photographing in the shade or indoors without a flash then select slower speeds 1 30 or 1 60 sec To take pictures at night without a flash use slow shutter speeds 30 1 15 sec with the camera mounted on a tripod e At the B setting the shutter will remain open as long as the shutter button is depressed A cable release is a handy device for holding the shutter button in for long periods of time Also it allows the shutter to be opened without the photographer touching the camera or button directly and there fore keeps camera shake to a minimum thus insuring a clear picture At B the aperture ring must be set manually e Intentional blur oftentimes can give your photo graphs a convincing feeling of action Two types of intentional blur are 1 subject blur and 2 back ground blur created by panning Subject blur 1 is created by keeping the camera still while the subject moves across the field of view The subject becomes blurred while the background remains sharp Back ground blur 2 can be created by panning or following the subject with the camera keeping the subject basically at the same position in the view finder The subject remains relatively sharp while the background blurs into a streaky effect Experiment by using slow shutter speeds of 1 1 60 sec A neutral density filter ND4 or ND8 over the lens will permit using slow shutter speeds even wit
28. five f stops more sensitive than the normal CdS cell At ASA 25 the range is from 1 1000 sec at f 8 down to 30 sec at f 1 4 This increased sensitivity range is made possible by the development of a special logarithmic amplifier to intensify the low amount of current generated by the photocell in very dim light conditions 13 Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals TECHNICAL EXPLANATION OF THE CAMERA AE RANGE OF SILICON PHOTOCELL AT VARIOUS ASAs FD 50mm f1 4 S C C LENS ni lt 800 1 18 f 16 3200 3 18 Shutter speed sec Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals Central Emphasis Metering After extensive experimentation it was determined that the Central Emphasis Metering method of exposure measurement used in the Canon EF is the most reliable way of obtaining proper exposures in fast moving AE photography The entire viewfinder screen is read by the Silicon Photocell with more emphasis given to the center portion where the main subject is likely to be located In a typical landscape even a normal center weighted system can produce underexposure because of the influence of the bright sky in the upper part of the picture area The following is a diagram of Canon EF s Central Emphasis Metering method which also minimizes the effect of skylight when the camera is used hori zontally 15 Not For Resale Free D
29. h fast films Not For Resale Free Dowaload at http www joe chan com manuals de a gt kamwe B 7 RT R lt TE pa x E HI EN OD PY E AA t Canon FD 100mm f 2 8 S S C 1 16 sec AE ASA 400 ND 8 filter 30 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals BASIC OPERATION H Viewing and Focusing The Canon EF is a single lens reflex SLR camera This means that you view the subject through the same lens as is used to take the photograph Continuous viewing except at the moment of exposure is made possible by the use of an instant return mirror located inside the body just below the pentaprism Since the picture you see in the viewfinder is the same as the one recorded on the film parallax is completely eliminated The view finder remains bright during AE operation because through the lens metering TTL is performed with the lens at maximum aperture Focusing is made easier by a split image microprism rangefinder You rotate the focusing ring while looking through the viewfinder until the point where the divided image of the subject on the split image focusing screen can be seen correctly matched in the center of the viewfinder The subject snaps into sharp alignment at proper focus For a subject not having straight line forms or with indistinct outlines you have the choice of using the microprism ring around the split image focusing screen The microprism shatters out of focus images
30. hat the focused distance is aligned with the tiny red dot engraved on the lens barrel just to the right of the focusing index mark Use a red filter R1 over the lens and set the aperture ring manually hollowing the film manufacture s suggestion for exposure settings e Color Infrared Photography In color infrared film two of the film s layers are sensitive only to visible light while the third layer is sensitive only to infrared Therefore it is not necessary to readjust the focused distance However f stops of f 5 6 16 are recommended to produce sharp pictures Use either a dark yellow Y3 or orange 01 filter and set the aperture ring manually following the film data sheet focused distance MIRATI Kr DS dI br Mr P N S Y va et LLL ih d ATA a oyr ar w y D 10 15 mo 15 3 5 3 510 infrared mark 31 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals BASIC OPERATION I Locking In an Exposure Reading In the majority of cases Canon EF s Central Emphasis Metering system will give correct exposure readings in AE photography However occasionally you will encounter picture taking situations which require a departure from normal AE operation For example 1 Your subject is strongly backlighted or con trasts sharply with the background and will not appear in the center of the picture 2 The entire scene is either extremely light such as a light colored subject in snow or it is very dar
31. his special setting the aperture ring is disengaged allowing the camera to adjust the lens diaphragm automatically to any f stop setting Also to make sure that the camera selects the proper f stop the CAT switch must be set 26 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals at the NORMAL position e If the proceeding discussion seems complex keep in mind the following definitions An f stop is a number used to represent the amount of light which is allowed to pass through the lens The diaphragm is the mechanical iris inside the lens which is opened or closed according to the setting of the aperture ring The aperture is the hole or opening formed by the diaphragm blades G Selecting a Shutter Speed The amount of light striking the film is controlled by the lens diaphragm whereas the length of time that light is allowed to strike the film is controlled by the focal plane shutter The shutter consists of two opaque curtains which travel over the opening and allow the light coming through the lens to reach the film The length of time the curtains remain open determines the exposure time for your picture On the shutter speed dial shutter speeds from 1 1000 1 sec and B are marked in white with the exception of the orange 125 for electronic flash synchronization while the speeds from 2 30 seconds are marked in yellow To set the shutter speed rotate the dial in either direction unti
32. is strongly recommended e A standard 18 reflectance gray card is a much more accurate surface to meter than the palm of your hand It may be purchased very inexpensively from your local camera dealer and carried with you for situations requiring nothing less than perfect exposure fa 34 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals J Releasing the Shutter The Canon EF s shutter button is conveniently located on the right side of the camera and is coaxial with the winding lever and shutter speed dial The shutter button stroke is very light and short for a Variable Aperture AE camera As a built in safety feature the shutter button is locked automatically when the camera is turned off 35 36 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals BASIC OPERATION K Making Multiple Exposures Exposing the same frame of film with two or more images is an exciting technique used by many photographers to create dream like scenes abstract designs motion studies or humorous pictures Your imagination is the only limiting factor in this creative process because Canon has made multiple exposure photography so easy to perform with the EF camera A multiple exposure button is located in the center of the ON OFF switch After making your first exposure hold in this button with your left thumb while operating the winding lever in the normal way The movement of the film transport spr
33. k such as a dark colored subject in deep shade or against a dark background In the above cases it is necessary to modify the automatic exposure reading which the camera nor mally sets by itself The Canon EF provides a convenient way to do this by incorporating an AE memory lock button on the left side of the camera between the pentaprism and the ASA ring By holding in this button you can lock the meter needle of the camera at a particular f stop while you change the position of the camera and hence the view in the viewfinder To produce a good exposure in the first situation 1 described above focus on your main subject and center it in the viewfinder If 32 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals the subject appears small move in closer until it occupies about one third of the total viewfinder area Push the AE memory lock button and hold it in Then you may step back and or change the position of the subject in the viewfinder to suit your compositional taste while the correct exposure reading is locked into the camera s Variable Aperture AE control Releasing the shutter will produce a properly exposed photograph In the second situation 2 above the scene cannot be metered directly Most scenes are composed of both light and dark areas which usually average out to a medium gray Because all TTL exposure meters are calibrated to give proper exposure when reading a neutral gray card of 1
34. l the e The camera and its FD lenses are designed for automatic exposure with light measurement done at the maximum aperture Manual stopped down metering is not recommended with FD lenses If you wish to set the aperture manually take the meter reading before removing the aperture ring from the A mark 27 28 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals BASIC OPERATION desired number clicks into place next to the white index mark An in between setting should not be used When changing shutter speeds there is no need to remove your eye from the eyepiece because the selected shutter speed is automatically indicated on the large scale in the viewfinder With a total of 17 click stop settings to choose from the question you might ask is How do select the right shutter speed First of all you must select a shutter speed which keeps the meter needle somewhere within the white portion of the aperture scale If you take a picture when the needle is touching either of the red warning marks underexposure at the bottom of the scale and overexposure at the top then your photograph will be improperly exposed Depending on the brightness of the scene the film s ASA and your photographic intentions you can use the following general guidelines to help you select an appropriate shutter speed when using the standard 50mm lens When you are shooting outdoors in the open or want to freeze action choose
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36. ls N Using the Self Timer The self timer on the EF provides a delay of approximately 10 sec from the time the shutter button is pressed until the picture is actually taken The self timer can be used in place of a cable release to gently and smoothly release the shutter when slow speeds are used Also it allows the photog rapher to include himself in his own pictures De press the self timer lock button located on the front right side of the camera while turning the multi purpose lever counter clockwise to unlock it Cock the lever by continuing to turn it counter clockwise until it stops Activate the self timer by pressing the shutter button e The camera is usually placed on a tripod or other sturdy support when using the self timer e When taking a self portrait the exposure is auto matically determined at the instant the shutter button is pressed and not when the picture is actually taken Therefore do not stand directly in front of the lens as the Variable Aperture AE control might be fooled into producing an improper exposure To prevent stray light from entering the viewfinder from the rear and possibly affecting the meter reading it is a good idea to cover the eyepiece with your hand just before pressing the shutter button Or you can take off the rubber eyecup and close off the viewfinder completely by slipping the plastic eyepiece hot shoe cover over the eyepiece e After using the self timer the multi purpose l
37. ls Eyecup Dioptric Adjustment Lens Angle Finders A2 and B Magnifier S Magnifier Adapter S Canon Speedlite 133D and Flash Auto Ring A2 or B2 Bellows FL Bellows M Macrophoto Coupler FL 55 and FL 58 Slide Duplicator Extension Tube M Set Microphoto Hood Photomicro Unit F Canon Release 30 and 50 59 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals ACCESSORIES 15 58mm Close up Lenses 16 55mm Close up Lenses 17 55mm 58mm Filter 18 Lens Hood 19 Handy Stand F 20 Copy Stand 4 21 Camera Holder F2 22 Gadget Bag 4 and G 1 60 wnload at http aig fe amp chan com manuals 62 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals IX SPECIFICATIONS Type 35mm single lens reflex AE Automatic Exposure camera with focal plane shutter Format 24 x 36mm Standard Lens Canon FD 50mm f 1 4 S S C Canon FD 55mm f 1 2 S S C or Canon FD 50mm f 1 8 S C Interchangeable Lenses FD series for AE photog raphy FL series for stopped down metering Viewfinder Fixed eye level pentaprism Viewfinder Information Aperture scale with meter needle over and underexposure warning marks stopped down metering index mark shutter speed scale and indicator Focusing Screen Split image microprism surrounded by ground glass with Fresnel screen Field of View 92 vertical and 93 horizontal coverage of actual picture area Magnification 0 82X at infinity
38. ls III VIEWFINDER INFORMATION a Center Split 1 mage Microprism Rangefinder f Underexposure Warning Mark maximum lens b Ground Glass with Fresnel Screen aperture is automatically set c Shutter Speed Scale g Aperture Scale d Shutter Speed Indicator h Meter Needle e Stopped Down Metering Index Mark i Overexposure Warning Mark Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals IV TECHNICAL EXPLANATION OF THE CAMERA The Canon EF is a 35mm single lens reflex AE automatic exposure camera which is designed for fast handling and precise exposure control Being modularly constructed it contains many advanced electronic circuits to make picture taking easier than ever before A Electro Mechanical Shutter The vertically moving metal focal plane shutter in the EF has speeds from 1 1000 sec down to a full 30 seconds plus a B Bulb setting for manual time exposures The shutter is electronically con trolled in its slow range from 1 30 sec in six discrete steps 1 2 4 8 15 and 30 The red Light Emitting Diode LED just to the left of the pentaprism blinks on and off to indicate when the shutter is open In the normal range in which most photog raphy will be performed the shutter is mechani cally controlled from 1 2 1 1000 sec plus B in ten steps 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 125 1 500 1 1000 and B Electronic control of the shutter in the slow range insures high accuracy for
39. ng the shutter speed dial at B and holding the shutter open with a cable release Set the aperture ring manually to the appropriate f stop using the following table e Interesting motion studies can be made by mounting the camera on a tripod using color film and making a triple exposure through a red a green and blue filter respectively Select a scene having both stationary and moving parts such as a seascape with rocks and surf a crowded street with many moving cars and people or a tree whose leaves are rustling in the breeze Set the camera on a sturdy tripod focus and compose in the normal way Multiply the film s normal ASA by 3 and set this higher rating on the camera s ASA ring Put a red filter R1 over the lens and make the first exposure in the AE mode of operation Press the multiple exposure button and operate the winding lever Replace the red filter with a green filter G1 making certain not to move the camera at all Make the second exposure and again operate the multiple exposure button and winding lever Replace the green filter with a blue one CCB12 and make the third exposure This sounds like an unduly complex method of taking photographs but the results are well worth the extra effort The stationary objects in the scene remain motionless and are rendered in their natural colors whereas the moving objects become a rainbow of separate red green and blue images In the above method you might have to
40. numerical rating of a film s sensitivity to light A higher ASA number indicates a faster film which is more sensitive to a given amount of light a lower ASA number indicates a slower film which is less sensitive to the same amount of light The relationship between ASA numbers is such that a film of ASA 100 is twice as fast as one rated at ASA 50 The film manufacturer s recommended ASA rating can be found in the data sheet packed with the film or printed directly on the cartridge itself To set the ASA lift up the ASA ring located underneath the rewind knob and rotate it in either direction until the proper number is aligned with the white index mark When the ring is released it automatically locks into position The table below indicates the ASA and their corresponding DIN numbers e Setting the correct ASA is essential to the proper operation of the camera since the ASA is one of the three bits of information the other two are the 12 16 20 32 40 64 80 123 160 25 s e 50 100 e 200 N 250 320 shutter speed setting and the brightness of the scene which helps the Variable Aperture AE control determine the proper exposure e When changing to a film of a different ASA do not forget to reset the ASA ring Otherwise your film will be improperly exposed i ann inn nati cancra 79 mri io io LY NORMAL I2 o e Ge ia a 13 14 16 17 18 20 22
41. ocket is stopped while the winding lever re cocks the shutter Now you are ready for your next shot which will be in perfect registration directly on top of the first shot This process may be repeated any number of times and the frame counter is stopped until the film is actually advanced to the next frame e The multiple exposure button need not be de pressed during the entire winding operation but only needs to be held in at the beginning of the stroke e In multiple exposure photography exposures on the same frame of film are additive In the AE mode of operation the Canon EF automatically deter mines the proper exposure needed for a single frame When making multiple exposures less exposure must be given to each shot One simple way to do this is to reset the ASA ring to a higher setting which will fool the camera into decreasing the exposure read ing Multiply the normal ASA of the film by 2 for a double exposure by 3 for a triple exposure by 4 for a quadruple exposure and so forth However when making multiple exposures of night lights or a subject against a black background do not reset the ASA ring because the black areas in the scene will become overexposed Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals e In shooting fireworks the recommended way to record multiple bursts on the same frame is not by using the multiple exposure button but by mount ing the camera on a tripod setti
42. on lenses two standard 50mm lenses the f 1 4 and f 1 8 and two 35mm wide angle lenses the f 2 and f 3 5 e Normal AE photography may be performed at any time when using the CAT System by returning the CAT switch to the NORMAL position e Two electronic flash units one direct mounting type inserted in the flash hot shoe and another using a PC cord plugged into the sync terminal cannot be used simultaneously on the EF When a PC cord is plugged into the sync terminal the flash hot shoe is automatically disconnected e After using the CAT System for flash photography turn the camera off and return the CAT switch to the NORMAL position If you leave the switch set to the 4 position and tum the camera back on the automatic exposure setting for your next flash shots will be incorrect 41 D AA Men FO adam 1 1 4 S S C ZIS E 133D with FLASH AU RING B2 1 125 Sec AE ASA 400 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals M changing Lenses One of the nice features of an SLR is its lens interchangeability An SLR is not really a SINGLE LENS reflex at all because it can use many lenses of various focal lengths In the design of an SLR the type of lens mount and its construction are very important factors The EF camera uses the Canon Breech Lock Mount first developed in 1959 This unique mount combines the virtues of sturdiness rugged dependability and fast operation The mount holds the len
43. ownload at http www joe chan com manuals V CAMERA HANDLING Proper handling of your Canon EF is a very important technique in picture taking Probably more pictures are lost through poor handling than for any other reason To take full advantage of the EF s fast operation you must learn where each control is instinctively Before loading film into the camera practice focusing releasing the shutter and using the winding lever A few minutes of practice now will pay off later in fewer missed shots A Carrying the Camera Attach the Canon EF s neckstrap and adjust it to a length which feels right to you when the camera is around your neck To avoid dropping the camera accidentally you should always carry the camera by its strap Carry the EF around your neck hang it over your shoulder or wrap the neckstrap around your hand For comfortable viewing and to keep extraneous light from the viewfinder the rubber eyecup should be attached and kept on the eyepiece permanently Use a lens hood at all times to prevent ghost images and flare Also you can protect the front surface of the lens from dust or fingerprints by attaching a UV Ultraviolet filter When you are taking pictures it is a good idea to take the camera 16 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals out of its case so that it will always be ready to use Between shooting sessions the camera should be put back into its case to p
44. rotect it from dust B Holding the Camera The suggested procedure for holding the camera horizontally is as follows Place the camera across your left palm and grasp the underside of the lens focusing ring between your thumb and first one or two fingers Hold the right end of the camera firmly so that your right thumb is behind the tip of the winding lever and your forefinger is on the shutter 17 18 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals CAMERA HANDLING button Press the camera to your forehead while sighting with either your right or left eye To hold the camera vertically rotate the camera 90 so that the shutter button is near the top place the left end of the camera in your left palm and grasp the focusing ring of the lens from the underside Hold the camera with your right hand in exactly the same manner as in horizontal shooting The advantage of this method is that it permits rapid changing of positions from horizontal to vertical with a minimum of fumbling C Bracing Yourself and the Camera To reduce camera shake brace your elbows against your body and stand flat on your feet Spread them apart with one foot a little bit in front of the other and bend your knees slightly If there is a sturdy support near by such as a telephone pole a tree a door jamb or wall lean against it This is particu larly necessary when you are using shutter speeds of 1 30 sec and below with the stan
45. s securely in place with absolutely no wobble or play and insures that the lens is always exactly the same distance from the film plane Changing lenses is a rapid procedure requiring a little more than one eight of a turn of the breech lock ring on the back of the lens To remove the lens from the camera turn the breech lock ring counter clockwise until it stops and pull the lens away from the camera body Mounting another lens on the camera body is a simply procedure Just align the red dot on the breech lock ring of the lens with the red dot located under the name Canon engraved on the front of the camera s pentaprism Push the back of the lens into the camera body and turn the breech lock ring clockwise until it is tight Canon yi See gamers ns T eee H gt sug U 000 43 44 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals BASIC OPERATION e When the camera body and lens are stored separately a rear lens cap attached to the back of the lens and a body cap on the camera are recommended e Avoid direct sunlight when changing lenses e On Canon FD lenses without an AE lock pin and on all FL and R lenses make sure the breech lock ring is turned to its full counter clockwise position the red dot on the ring is opposite the focusing index mark before mounting the lens Canon FD 24mm f 2 8 S S C 1 1000 sec AE ASA 400 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manua
46. t when unloading the film e Keep your exposed cartridges in a cool dry and shady place and have them processed as soon as possible e Do not leave the same roll of film in your camera for months on end since black and white film may become fogged and color film may experience a definite color shift 52 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals S Turning the Camera Off After you finish using the Canon EF you should turn off the battery current flowing to the camera s electrical circuits Move the ON OFF switch to the OFF position and push the winding lever from its stand off position back in toward the body to its lax 4734 7 FX locked position Reminder To prevent unnecessary current drain from the batteries be sure to turn the camera off after you are finished taking pictures 53 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals VII INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES 400mm 1 59 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals Canon offers the widest selection of interchangeable lenses for any Variable Aperture AE camera being manufactured today The FD series of lenses permit full AE operation and range from an incredible 15mm full frame fish eye which sees a full 180 to a 300mm telephoto having only an 8 angle of view Included in this series is a 50mm macro lens focusing down to 8 4 with a life size adapter a 17mm super wide angle taking in
47. the lens and the camera since the Canon EF and its FD lenses are designed for automatic exposure with light measure ment done at the maximum aperture Stopped down metering index mark 177777 616969 LLG The above photo shows the lever locked to stopped down position for your convenience 49 50 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals BASIC OPERATION e On manual lenses and accessories it is not necessary to push the multi purpose lever in toward the lens Simply adjust the f stop or shutter speed until the meter needle is aligned with the stopped down metering index mark When using manual accessories between the camera body and an FD lens lock the automatic manual aperture lever in the manual position before installing the lens On all FD lens except one this is accomplished simply by pushing the largest lever on the back of the lens counter clockwise until it stops and locks into place On the FD 50mm f 1 8 S C lens the lever must be held in place by moving the manual lock lever to the L position e You cannot make a meter reading with the 7 5mm fish eye lens mounted on the EF because the aperture scale is not visible Use a hand held meter instead FD 50mm f 1 4 S S C FD 50mm f 1 8 S C Z dA Automatic Manual Aperture Lever Automatic Manual Manual Lock Lever Aperture Lever Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals
48. to EV 18 1 1000 sec at f 16 D Wide range of FD lenses from 15mm full frame fish eye to 300mm telephoto for AE photography Other Canon lenses available from 7 5mm circular fish eye to 1200mm super telephoto 2000mm and 5200mm mirror lenses available by special order E Multiple exposures possible simply by push ing a button while operating the winding lever Exact registration is possible and the frame counter does not advance during the procedure F Full information viewfinder displaying large scales for both shutter speeds and f stops G Automatic electronic flash When using the Canon Speedlite 133D and a Flash Auto Ring the aperture is set automatically according to the focused distance of the lens with synchronization at 1 125 sec H AE memory lock for locking in exposure readings I Wide film speed range from ASA 12 to ASA 3200 J Fast action winding lever with a short 120 throw and comfortable plastic tip K Short stroke feather touch shutter button L Huge shutter speed dial overhangs the front edge of the camera making a change of shutter speeds quicker than ever M Automatic blank shot mechanism Advanc ing film to frame one is possible without using the shutter button N Cold weather performance assured down to 20 degrees C 4 degrees F O Easy battery replacement using two readily available inexpensive 1 3 volt mercury batteries Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manua
49. very well and snaps into sharp ness at the precise point of focus When using certain lenses such as macro or super telephoto the ground glass with the fine lined Fresnel screen outside the microprism area will aid you in focusing In Focus Out of Focus Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals e In fast breaking situations or in candid shooting you can prefocus the lens by using the distance scale engraved on top of the lens barrel Estimate the distance between you and the subject Then turn the focusing ring until this distance in feet or meters is aligned with the focusing index mark This method is especially useful when there is not enough time for through the lens focusing or when you do not want to draw attention to yourself by lifting the camera to eye level e Film Plane Indicator the mark engraved on the camera just to the left of the pentaprism indicates the exact position of the film plane This is an aid when actually measuring the film to subject distance in macrophotography e Black and White Infrared Photography Because infrared light rays focus on a plane slightly behind that of ordinary light rays it is necessary to modify slightly the normal method of focusing the lens First focus on the main subject as usual Next take note of the focused distance in feet or meters which appears opposite the focusing index mark Then turn the focusing ring slightly so t
50. y EPX625 Battery Check LED flashes when battery check Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals button is depressed if power is sufficient AE Memory Lock The f stop set by the Variable Aperture AE control may be locked in by pressing a button Flash Synchronization X synchronization at 1 125 sec and below M MF and FP bulb synchroniza tion at 1 15 sec and below Flash Built in hot shoe has direct contacts for Canon Auto Tuning System The sync terminal with a built in cover is on the left end of the camera body Canon Auto Tuning CAT System Possible by combination of the Flash Auto Ring Az or B2 and the Speedlite 133D According to the ASA and focused distance the aperture is adjusted automatically with the selected f stop indicated in the viewfinder Multiple Exposures Possible by depressing the multiple exposure button while operating the winding lever Operation may be repeated any number of times The frame counter is stopped during multiple exposures Lens Mount Canon Breech Lock FD FL and R lenses can be used Depth of Field Preview Possible by pressing the multi purpose lever after manually setting the aperture ring and cocking the shutter Automatic Blank Shot Mechanism Film may be advanced to frame No 1 simply by using the winding lever Use of the shutter button is not needed when making blank shots Film Loading Performed by pulling up the rewind crank to open
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