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Unloading Film 

 

Turn the film rewind ring to "R" from the "A" position. 

Raise the rewind crank to its operating position and turn clockwise,   as   shown by the arrow.    Watch 
the rotation of the film transport indicator while rewinding the film. When the rotation suddenly stops . . . 
then stop rewinding immediately. 
Return the film rewind ring to "A". 

Turn the magazine opening key to the left. 

Open the back cover by pulling the back cover lock outward. 

Summary of Contents for Canon 7

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Page 4: ...Of The Light 15 Setting the Film Speed 16 Focusing 17 Range Viewfinder 17 Range Viefinder Selector 18 Film Loading 19 How to Hold the Canon 7 22 Unloading Film 23 Flash Synchronization 25 Self timer 2...

Page 5: ...wfinder for 35 50 85 100 and 135mm canon lenses Parallax error corrected automatically when focused Lens Mount New dual mount takes all thread mount Canon lenses as well as the new bayonet mount 50mm...

Page 6: ...ength of its run until it stops The film will then be advanced to the next exposure and the shutter cocked At the same time the exposure counter dial is advanced to the next number NOTE Before winding...

Page 7: ...e return the lever to its original position against the body Several short strokes instead of one full stroke can be used to wind the film The lever locks when winding is complete When the film is loa...

Page 8: ...ease can be attached to the shutter button Exposure Counter Dial The film advanced whenever the film winding lever is completely wound and the exposure counter dial is advanced by one number indicatin...

Page 9: ...un until it stops The film will then be advanced to the next exposure and the shutter cocked At the same time the exposure counter dial is advanced to the next number Before winding the winding lever...

Page 10: ...e return the lever to its original position against the body Several short strokes instead of one full stroke can be used to wind the film The lever locks when winding is complete When the film is loa...

Page 11: ...release can be attached to the shutter button The film advanced whenever the film winding lever is completely wound and the exposure counter dial is advanced by one number indicating the number of exp...

Page 12: ...ton Safety Lock After the shutter is cocked if you put the index of the rewind ring on the red dot the shutter button is locked and you cannot release the shutter even if the button is pressed This is...

Page 13: ...r button is kept depressed The T exposure is used for long exposures When the shutter button is pressed it will remain depressed even after your finger is removed leaving the shutter open By turning t...

Page 14: ...be obtained by turning the lens aperture ring until the figures align with the index mark The following table shows the relation between aperture value and exposure time Lens aperture 0 9 5 1 2 1 4 1...

Page 15: ...ad off the figure of aperture scale on the light meter indicator window where the needle rests Then set the lens aperture ring accordingly Follow the black and white guide lines which are between the...

Page 16: ...gh sensitivity orange dot for indoors and before or after sunset outdoors If your subject is in so bright a light that it causes the needle to scale out or when the subject is too dark to give suffici...

Page 17: ...d is not indicated on the window it may be set between two figures Using ASA 100 DlN 21 film the sensitivity of the light meter is High sensitivity range orange dot Light Value 6 13 with F1 4 1 30 sec...

Page 18: ...ting the lens barrel which is coupled to the rangefinder enabling you to focus Canon telephoto lenses do not have a stopper Range Viewfinder When you look through the range view finder eyepiece and ro...

Page 19: ...a white frame varies according to the focal length of the lens used when the range Viewfinder selector is shifted The range viewfinder can be used for the focal lengths of 35mm 50mm 85mm 100mm lenses...

Page 20: ...ing the back cover with your fingers The camera back will then swing open Rotate the take up spool until you can slide the end of the film leader into the groove Then engage the second perforated hole...

Page 21: ...Lift up the rewind crank Put the film cartridge into the recess directly beneath the rewind crank Press the film rewind crank again to lock the film cartridge in place With your thumb on the knurled l...

Page 22: ...osure counter dial will advance to O from S Wind the lever again and you are ready for the first shot The film is properly loaded and transported if the rewind crank lever rotates when the film wind l...

Page 23: ...or forehead When using in a horizontal position both elbows should be pressed against your body In a vertical position at least one elbow should be pressed against your body Hold your breath and Press...

Page 24: ...and turn clockwise as shown by the arrow Watch the rotation of the film transport indicator while rewinding the film When the rotation suddenly stops then stop rewinding immediately Return the film r...

Page 25: ...move the film from the camera in this manner Pull out the rewind crank as far as it will go and take out the film cassette or magazine Be sure to put the lens cap on before rewinding the film If the f...

Page 26: ...peeds of synchro flash operation A lens hood is also necessary when taking flash pictures TYPE OF FLASH BULB SHUTTER SPEED EP Type B 1 1000 1 sec except 1 30th M Type B 1 15 1 sec F Type B 1 30 1 sec...

Page 27: ...tself To extend the flash unit from the camera or to connect a speedlight unit of non Canon make use a Canon Extension Cord Va 15 ft or Vb 3 ft When using a clip on type Speedlight on the Canon 7 the...

Page 28: ...after cocking the shutter The timing device will start operating as soon as the shutter button is pressed and the shutter will be actuated approximately 1o seconds later Once you have cocked the self...

Page 29: ...port indicator has made about one and a half turns Return the rewind ring to position A wind the winding lever and you are ready to expose for the second time on the same film frame By repeating the s...

Page 30: ...threads and the camera mounting flange do not cross Next turn clockwise illustrated by large arrow until the lens is securely in place When mounting or dismounting a lens of 85mm or greater focal len...

Page 31: ...ed subject and the film It is not necessary to check the scale for normal photography however it is necessary for infra red photography which is explained later on and for determining depth of field F...

Page 32: ...will be deeper the smaller the lens aperture the shorter the lens focal length the farther the distance of the subject The depth of field will be shallow With an F stop of F5 6 and the subject you ha...

Page 33: ...e distance of the subject you are focusing on as shown opposite the distance indicator mark on the lens distance scale Turn the lens barrel until the distance reading is opposite the R mark For exampl...

Page 34: ...outer shell To disassemble the magazine place your finger on the button and turn the inner shell clockwise until both the inner shell and outer shell slots are superimposed and the safety disengaged D...

Page 35: ...film sticking out of the slot Place the center spool into the inner shell and then place it into the outer shell Inner and outer shell slots should be superimposed Turn the inner shell counterclockwi...

Page 36: ...y a revolutionary process to insure maximum color and tone balance greater light transmission and complete elimination of flare Today there are more than twenty kinds of Canon lenses available ranging...

Page 37: ...7x 5 24 680 22 3 5 60 1 20 Telephoto 100 mm 24 2 0X 6 18 3 515 22 3 5 100 1 30 100 mm 24 2 0X 5 7 8 2 20 22 3 5 100 1 30 135 mm 18 2 7X 4 15 5 438 22 5 100 1 5 30 M135mm 18 2 7X 6 22 5 100 1 5 30 Long...

Page 38: ...and salt air adhere to it which can result in stains rust and corrosion Use a soft brush to rid the body of dust and a dry soft cloth for wiping Do not touch the lens Use a bellows to blow away dust...

Page 39: ...38 To Summarize Now That You Are Completely Familiar With Your Camera Follow These Simple Steps...

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