User manual CANON F1

[. . . ] Not For Resale ­ Free Download at http://www. joe-chan. com/manuals Not For Resale ­ Free Download at http://www. joe-chan. com/manuals Welcome to the large family of well satisfied F-1 owners. The F-1, along with its seemingly endless array of features and accessories for use in the home, the laboratory or for professional work, is the product of many years of studious research coupled with the development of Canon's superior camera technology. The Canon F-1 epitomizes the high quality and performance standards that Canon prides itself in. We at Canon hope that you make the most of your new F-1 and have many rewarding experiences with your F-1 system. [. . . ] If the accessory used is manual, it will be necessary to set an FD lens for manual diaphragm control before stopped-down metering is possible (see pp. An FD lens is designed for full-aperture metering when it is mounted directly to the F-1 with no accessory between. If you wish to do stopped-down metering when the lens is mounted directly to the camera, the lens must be stopped down to at least f/2. 8 or there will be a possibility of exposure error. 34 Not For Resale ­ Free Download at http://www. joe-chan. com/manuals To reset the camera for full-aperture metering with an FD lens, push the multi-purpose lever lock to the white dot. The multi-purpose lever will spring back automatically to its upright position. How to "Average" Exposures Film Speed ASA 25 1 Shutter Speed 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 125 1 250 1 500 f/22 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 f/22 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 f/22 1 30 1 60 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 . . . 1 60 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 . . . 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 . . . 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 . . . 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 . . . 1 1000 1 2000 . . . 1 2000 . . . ASA 50 1 2 1 4 1 8 When measuring a subject influenced by greatly different light intensities, take two measurements, one each of the darkest and lightest parts, and obtain the average value for the two readings. Then, set the f/stop or shutter speed at this average value. ASA 100 1 4 . . . ASA 200 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 125 1 250 f/22 BuiltCoupling Range of Built - in Exposure Meter At given film speeds, the built-in exposure meter couples within the f/stops and shutter speeds as indicated in the chart at the left. For example, when using the Canon FD 50mm f/1. 4 lens at ASA 100, the exposure meter couples fully within the range of EV 3, f/1. 4 at 1/4 of a sec. (the first number as read off the row labelled "ASA 100") to EV 18, f/11 (read off the bottom row) at 1/2000 of a sec. (again read off the "ASA 100" row, but this time read the last number). Thusly the first number of a row indicates the longest shutter speed possible at a given film speed with the aperture fully open while the last number denotes the fastest shutter speed possible with the f/stop used being read from the bottom row as the number directly under the fastest shutter speed. . . . . . . ASA 400 1 15 . . . . . . . . . ASA 800 1 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . ASA 1600 ASA 3200 Minimum f/stop 1 60 1 125 f/22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . f/22 f/22 f/22 f/16 f/11 f/8 f/5. 6 35 Not For Resale ­ Free Download at http://www. joe-chan. com/manuals Holding the Camera Hold the camera firmly to take a clear picture. Hold the camera either in a vertical or horizontal position, look through the viewfinder, and focus. The following techniques are important to remember: Hold the camera snugly in both hands. When the camera is in a horizontal position, both elbows should be firmly pressed against the body. At least one elbow should be resting against the body when the camera is in a vertical position. Hold your breath and press the shutter release button with a smooth, steady stroke. It is best to use a tripod and cable release when using slow shutter speeds. When taking pictures against the light, always use a lens hood. 1 2 3 4 5 36 Not For Resale ­ Free Download at http://www. joe-chan. com/manuals Viewing and Focusing Focusing is performed in the small round area in the center of the viewfinder. The smaller central circle is a split-image focusing screen and around it is the microprism ring. The split-image rangefinder ascertains that the image is "in focus" when the image divided horizontally in half matches and becomes one complete image. The microprism rangefinder presents a clear and steady image when in focus. The microprism conveys a broken, shimmering image when not accurately in focus. It is also possible to focus with the matte screen outside the smaller central area. You can focus with either of these focusing aids as you like, depending on the subject condition and your preference. [. . . ] 6. Slide Duplicator Duplicators 8, 16 The Slide Duplicator is used for duplicating color slides or blackand-white slides. These duplicators are adapters for enlarging and duplicating single frames of 8mm and 16mm movie films to a 35mm format. Macrophoto Lenses are used for duplicating 8mm and 16mm. 7. 52mm, 58mm Close-up Lenses (240, 450) 58 Not For Resale ­ Free Download at http://www. joe-chan. com/manuals 8. The Macrophoto Lenses are designed exclusively for highmagnification photomacrography and used jointly with a bellows. Magnification of from 2 to 10 times the actual subject can be obtained in continuous alterations. Macrophoto Lenses 9. [. . . ]