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ATTACHING THE LENS

The following lenses cannot be mounted on the New Canon F-1:

FL

19mm

f/3.5

R

100mm

f/3.5

FL

58mm

f/1.2

R

100mm

f/2

R

50mm

f/1.8

FLP

38mm

f/2.8

R

58mm

f/1.2

Notes:

•

Do not push the stop-down slide while advancing the film. Otherwise, it may
be impossible to mount the lens.

•

Do not press the lens release button while mounting the lens or it may not
pop out, thus causing the lens to work incorrectly.

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Summary of Contents for F-1

Page 1: ...Canon New F1 Instructions Manual Lars Heineken 23rd December 2002 1 ...

Page 2: ...peed 15 8 Frame Counter 16 9 Exposure 18 10 Shutter 19 11 How to Choose a Shutter Speed 21 11 1 Freezing Motion 21 11 2 Blurring the Subject s Motion 22 11 3 Panning 22 12 Aperture 23 13 Exposure Modes 25 13 1 Full aperture Metering 25 13 2 Stopped down Metering 26 14 Meter Mode Selector 27 15 Which viewfinder did you purchase 28 16 Eye Level Finder FN 29 16 1 Match needle Metering 29 16 2 Stopped...

Page 3: ...timer 54 26 Multiple Exposures 57 27 Exposure in Multiple Exposures 60 28 Flash Photography 61 28 1 AE Flash Photography with Speedlites 011A 133A 155A 166A 177A 188A 199A 533G and 577G 61 28 2 Slow sync Flash Photography 62 28 3 General Flash Photography 63 29 Shooting with Close up Accessories 65 30 System Accessories 71 30 1 Canon AE Motor Drive FN 71 30 2 Canon AE Power Winder FN 72 30 3 Canon...

Page 4: ...red dot Then lightly push the cap in and turn it fully clockwise To mount the lens align its red positioning point with the camera s red dot and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it stops and the lens release button pops out To remove the lens turn it counterclockwise while pressing the lens re lease button CAUTION Do not mount the lens if the red dot inside the camera mount and th...

Page 5: ... 5 FL 58mm f 1 2 R 100mm f 2 R 50mm f 1 8 FLP 38mm f 2 8 R 58mm f 1 2 Notes Do not push the stop down slide while advancing the film Otherwise it may be impossible to mount the lens Do not press the lens release button while mounting the lens or it may not pop out thus causing the lens to work incorrectly 5 ...

Page 6: ...eready UCAR No A544 IEC 4LR44 Silver Oxide 6V Eveready UCAR No 544 Durqceli PX 28 IEC 4SR44 To ensure proper contact wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth before loading Load a new battery so that its terminals are in the directions indicated by the diagram inside the battery chamber Insert the negative end first then push down and insert the positive end The camera will not function i...

Page 7: ... this case have a new battery ready With normal use the battery should last about one year Battery po wer may de crease however at temperatures below 0 C 32 F In this case load a new battery and keep the camera warm until you are ready to shoot Do not throw the original battery away keep it as a spare Alternate the two batteries keeping the one that is not in use warm Although a battery may not pe...

Page 8: ...portant events When the camera is used frequently After storing the camera for a long time Before going on a trip The battery check button also serves to cancel the self timer meter reading illu mination of viewfinder information LIGHT setting of meter mode selector and shutter operation during long exposures The circuit is cancelled the moment you press the button and the second curtain will clos...

Page 9: ... the shutter button For further details on self timer photography Shutter release is electromagnetic as long as there is a battery in the camera Once the battery is removed the camera switches to mechanical release and only those speeds which are mechanically controlled can be used The shutter button has a threaded socket in the center to accept a standard cable release IMPORTANT The New F 1 has a...

Page 10: ...3 SHUTTER RELEASE AND SELF TIMER LOCK LEVER mirror for the next shutter release The film must be advanced fully to the next frame or the shutter will not release 10 ...

Page 11: ...ek or forehead For a vertical shot steady at least one elbow against your body Spread your feet slightly apart one foot ahead of the other and relax Lean against a steady support if one is available There is of course no one correct way to hold the camera Experiment to find the most suitable way for you Select a method that provides comfort in addition to stability It may help to practice in front...

Page 12: ...roprism rangefinder 3 New split rangefinder 4 Overexposure warning mark 5 Meter Needle 6 Stopped down metering battery check index 7 Aperture needle 8 Underexposure warning mark twhen using f 1 4 lens 9 Shutter speed display out of focus in focus 12 ...

Page 13: ... subject which has vertical lines The subject is in focus when the two halves merge to become one unbroken image When using a lens with a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or smaller one half of the split image rangefinder may take on a slight color 2 Microprism Rangefinder When the subject is out of focus the microprism ring breaks the subject into tiny fragments causing a shimmering effect It is clear a...

Page 14: ...film perforations The film should be taut If there is any slack unfold the rewind crank and gently turn it in the direction of the arrow until it stops Note that the rewind crank must be unfolded before you turn it otherwise the knob will turn freely Then fold the rewind crank back in Close the camera back Take several blank shots releasing the shutter and advancing the film until the frame counte...

Page 15: ...hows the ASA ISO film speeds which can be set on the New Canon F 1 Figures in parentheses are intermediate speeds which are indicated by dots on the ASA ISO dial ASA ISOis a numerical rating of the film s sensitivity to light The higher the num ber the faster the film and the more sensitive it is to a given amount of light as compared to a film with a lower number The film manufacturer s ASA ISO r...

Page 16: ...hed The frame counter automatically returns to S when you open the camera back During multiple exposures the frame counter advances each time you wind the advance lever The New Canon F 1 will also accept bulk film loaded into standard cartridges In this case be sure to trim the leader as shown before loading it into the camera Memo Holder The camera back has a memo holder It conveniently holds the...

Page 17: ...8 FRAME COUNTER 17 ...

Page 18: ...e If for example the meter indicates that exposure will be correct at f 4 and 1 60 sec you usually have other combinations to choose from Some of the combinations in this example include f 5 6 at 1 30 sec and f 2 8 at 1 125 sec The two main considerations involved in selecting one particular combination over the others are the subject s motion and depth of field each of these affects the way a pic...

Page 19: ...s with the Canon AE Finder FN attached For this setting pull up the outer ring and turn the dial until A is aligned with the index on the finder A scale with shutter speeds from 8 to 1 1000 sec will now be displayed below the field of view as long as the AE Finder FN is attached The t setting is for synchronized flash photography at an X sync speed of 1 90 sec It is not necessary to set the shutte...

Page 20: ...the bat tery fails In this case remove the battery from the battery chamber Shutter speeds from 1 2000 to 1 125 sec S 1 90 sec and B which are all mechanically controlled can be used If the shutter dial is set to any speed between 1 60 and 8 secs the camera switches automatically to 1 90 sec when you press the shutter button IMPORTANT The camera will not operate if you leave the exhausted baterry ...

Page 21: ... also use it to control the expression of your subject s motion and to control the effect of camera movement 11 1 Freezing Motion The faster the subject is moving the higher the shutter speed required to stop the action To freeze the motion of a pedestrian for example choose a speed of at least 1 60 sec for a moving car as fast as 1 1000 sec The motion of the motorcycle in this photo was frozen at...

Page 22: ... To blur the sub ject simply set a shutter speed which is too slow to freeze its action In this photo it was blurred at 1 15 sec 11 3 Panning You can blur the background while keeping the subject relatively sharp by pan ning Choose a shutter speed suitable for the subject s motion and release the shutter as you follow the movement turning the upper part of your body 22 ...

Page 23: ...s are called small f stops This is because the smaller numbers represent larger apertures which allow more light to pass through the lens The largest f stop on the lens is called the lens maximum aperture the smallest f stop the lens minimum aperture The maximum and minimum apertures differ depending on the lens Each time you turn the aperture ring from one f stop to the next smaller one the amoun...

Page 24: ...ss An aperture of f 1 4 for instance can isolate your subject from its surroundings This is often used to blur a disturbing background in portraiture Depth of field is also greater the shorter the focal length of the lens A 24mm lens for example will show greater depth of field than a 50mm lens provided the aper ture and shooting distance are the same Depth of field is also greater the longer the ...

Page 25: ...er FN and Shutter priority AE 13 1 Full aperture Metering With a Canon FD lens metering is done with the lens at maximum aperture This is called full aperture metering The lens diaphragm does not close down until the shutter is released Afterwards it reopens automatically to the maximum aperture One of the primary advantages of full aperture metering is that you are able to view and meter the subj...

Page 26: ...nal pin such as bellows or extension tubes between the camera body and lens Stoppeddown metering is possible though unnecessary with an FD lens For correct exposure set an aperture smaller than f 2 8 For stopped down metering the lens diaphragm must be closed down stopped down to the working aperture Since the diaphragm will open and close as you turn the lens aperture ring depth of field can be e...

Page 27: ...As on HOLD the meter once activated stays on for 16 seconds even if you re move your finger from the shutter button In addition the aperture scale in the viewfinder is illuminated for the same period of time This mode allows you to meter in low light situations In the HOLD and LIGHT modes you can cancel the meter reading any time within the 16 seconds simply by pressing the battery check button Ea...

Page 28: ...15 WHICH VIEWFINDER DID YOU PURCHASE 15 Which viewfinder did you purchase Eye Level Finder FN AE Finder FN 28 ...

Page 29: ... shutter speed are displayed to the right of the field of view Focusing Screen FN PE which offers selective area metering is supplied with the New Canon F 1 Eye Level Finder combination 16 1 Match needle Metering 1 Turn the shutter dial to the desired speed 2 Look into the viewfinder and focus the subject 29 ...

Page 30: ...utside of the exposure warning zones If it is in either zone turn the shutter dial until the meter needle moves out of the zone 5 For correct exposure turn the lens aperture ring until the center of the aper ture needle aligns with the meter needle The diameter of the circle is equiv alent to one f stop and exposure adjustment is possible in one half f stop increments simply by turning the lens ap...

Page 31: ...oose a slower shutter speed until the needle moves away from the mark Overexposure Warning The red marks next to 32 22 and 16 in the aperture scale are overexposure warning zones If the meter needle points to one of these zones check the lens minimum aperture If for example the meter needle points to the red zone between f 16 and f 22 and the minimum aperture is f 16 turn the shutter dial to a fas...

Page 32: ...nded 4 Turn the aperture ring or shutter dial until the meter needle is aligned with the stopped down metering battery check index Choose a slower speed if the meter needle rests below the index or a faster speed if the meter needle rests above the index Notes You can also set the aperture first and then turn the shutter dial until the meter needle aligns with the index However since intermediate ...

Page 33: ...d between the A and B settings 2 Turn the lens aperture ring to the desired aperture 3 Look into the viewfinder and focus the subject 4 Turn the meter mode selector to A Then press the shutter button halfway to turn on the meter Exposure will be correct as long as the meter needle is not pointing to either of the exposure warning zones If the meter needle is in either zone turn the aperture ring u...

Page 34: ...nt finder attached and the shutter dial set on A With a New FD lens without chrome mount ring the aperture is displayed adjacent to the shutter speed scale in the viewfinder It is impossible however to read the aperture when using an FD lens with a chrome mount ring or when using an extender extension tubes or other close up accessories between the camera body and lens 34 ...

Page 35: ...A 2 Look into the viewfinder and focus the subject 3 Turn the lens aperture ring to the desired aperture 4 Unlock the stop down slide To do this push it in and then release it the slide will unlock and its red line can be seen 5 The shutter speed is automatically selected according to the aperture set on the aperture ring If the meter needle is in either exposure warning zone turn the aperture rin...

Page 36: ...d scale will disappear and the aperture scale and shutter speed display will appear to the right of the field of view Then set the shutter speed and aperture in the usual manner matching the meter and aperture needles in the viewfinder 18 3 Stopped down Fixed index Metering Although stopped down AE is a much simpler and faster method of metering you can still use fixed index stopped down metering ...

Page 37: ...TS 35mm f 2 8 lenses The fens shift knob will touch the finder as you rotate the lens preventing full rotation Early Auto Bellows The finder will touch the bellows rear standard as you rotate the camera making vertical shots impossible For details concerning modification of either accessory please contact the nearest Canon authorized service facility 37 ...

Page 38: ... desired speed The aperture scale and the shutter spee which you have selected are displayed as in match needle metering to the right of the field of view The aperture needle however disappears from view When you press the shutter button halfway the meter needle will point to the aper ture which the camera has selected automatically If the meter needle points to either the over or underexposure wa...

Page 39: ...r weighted average metering is recommended for AE photography Please see p 48 for further details Socket Covers There are three socket covers in the baseplate of the camera All three must be removed to attach the motor drive for the power winder only two 2 and 3 must be removed Do not remove them unless you intend to attach one of these AE power drives Above all NEVER remove the rewind coupler cov...

Page 40: ...otor drive do not forget to remove the lens aperture ring from the A mark or the shutter will not release when you press the shutter button Before attaching the finder or motor drive wipe the contacts with a clean dry cloth to prevent poor contact from dirt 40 ...

Page 41: ...within a range of EV 1 4 sec at f 1 4 to EV 20 1 2000 sec at f 22 In aperture priority AE or stoppeddown AE the coupling range is EV 1 to EV 19 1 1000 sec at f 22 EV Exposure Value is a numerical value of exposure which is based on proper combinations of shutter speed and aperture The camera s EV coupling range varies with lens speed and ISO film sensitivity 41 ...

Page 42: ... the meter reads the entire viewing area with special emphasis on the central portion where the subject is most likely to be It can be used for general photography and is recommended especially for AE photography 2 Selective area Metering The selective area system with its 12 coverage allows you to meter a certain portion of a scene It too is suited for all around use and is particularly effective...

Page 43: ...h a telephoto lens Also very effective for stage and close up photography This system is not suitable for AE photography for best results use manual exposure metering Since the optical element is located in close proximity to the focal plane this new system of metering sensitivity distribution ensures extremely accurate results The actual measuring area which is slightly shaded can be seen in the ...

Page 44: ...21 METERING SENSITIVITY AREAS 44 ...

Page 45: ...le whenever possible to meter the part of the scene which requires the most accurate exposure This is particularly true if the scene has strong contrasts in brightness Selective area metering is less influenced by the surrounding lighting conditions provided the main subject covers most of the 12 metering area However if the subject is quite small some exposure compensation may still be necessary ...

Page 46: ...he meter needle You can now over or underexpose the subject in one half f stop increments simply by turning the aperture ring to a larger or smaller aperture Note that the diameter of the aperture needle s circle is equivalent to one f stop This method of exposure correction is useful for example when shooting a subject with strong backlight 46 ...

Page 47: ... Dial The exposure compensation dial allows you to make exposure corrections in incre ments as small as 1 3 f stop To ma1te a correction simply turn the dial while pressing the lock release button until the desired correction aligns with the index 47 ...

Page 48: ...you to adjust the exposure quickly IMPORTANT Once you have made an exposure correction dc not forget to reset the dial to 1 Otherwise all following frames will be incorrectly exposed 3 Adjusting the ISO Rating You can also correct exposure in manual or AE by changing the film speed setting on the camera A film with an ISO rating twice that of another film requires only half the amount of light for...

Page 49: ...ra to a higher value Usually this is done by multiplying the normal ISO film speed by a multiple of two such as two or four The entire roll of film must be shot at the pushed ISO setting otherwise exposure will not be correct for all frames It is also necessary to inform the developing lab of the change in the ISO rating or the film will be incorrectly developed Hbwever since not all films can be ...

Page 50: ...down until it locks 2 Unfold the rewind crank and turn it in the direction of the arrow You will hear a sound as you turn the rewind crank which indicates the film is being rewoun t When you no longer hear the sound the film is completely rewound 3 Pressing the safety stopper open the camera back by pulling up the rewind knob and take out the film Be sure to shield the film from direct sunlight wh...

Page 51: ...f you have accidentally engaged it gently press the shutter button and the lever will pop back up The frame counter does not count backwards as you rewind the film The frame counter will return to S and the rerwind lever will automatically disengage when you open the camera back 51 ...

Page 52: ... on each side of the distance index 1 First focus Then press the shutter button halfway and note to which f stop the meter needle points in the viewfinder Find the two f stops on the depth of field scale which correspond to that number 2 Draw imaginary lines from those two numbers to the distance scale The effective depth of field lies between those two distances 52 ...

Page 53: ...o that it unlocks and you can see its red line Now just by looking at your subject through the viewfinder you can see the range of sharp focus After checking depth of field push in and then release the stop down slide Note It is impossible to release the stop down slide when the lens aperture ring is on A If you are using the camera in shutter priority AK first disengage the lens from A and set th...

Page 54: ...wo seconds before shutter release the camera will begin to beep at a faster rate Following exposure turn the lever back to A or L unless you want to use the selftimer for the next shot Notes In shutter priority AE the camera is designed to reflect any last second changes in lighting and will not set the exposure until an instant before the shutter itself is released In aperture priority AE the cam...

Page 55: ... eyepiece during shutter release close the eyepiece shutter to prevent stray light from entering and causing underexposure This is particularly important in self timer AE photography and also applies to remote control and night photography To close the eyepiece shutter push the lever clockwise The red dot is a reminder that the eyepiece shutter is in place 55 ...

Page 56: ...25 SELF TIMER 56 ...

Page 57: ...26 MULTIPLE EXPOSURES 26 Multiple Exposures The New F 1 s provision for multiple exposures allows you to easily make two or more exposures on the same frame for creative effect 57 ...

Page 58: ...re You can make any number of exposures on the same frame simply by repeating steps 3 4 and 5 above in the proper order Each time you turn the film advance lever the camera s frame counter will advance once There is however a possibility of slight movement of the film if you make an excessive number of exposures on the same frame If you have engaged the rewind lever for multiple exposure and wish ...

Page 59: ...sible when the AE Power Winder FN or AE Motor Drive FN is attached to the camera To release the shuter use either of the two shutter buttons of the power drive To return to normal shooting cap the lens and take a blank shot using the camera s shutter button 59 ...

Page 60: ... want to make on the same frame If a double exposure make lSoth exposures at twice the normal ISO rating if a triple exposure make all three exposures at three times the normal ISO rating and so forth Another way to correct exposure is to use the exposure compensation dial This method is the same as that of changing the ISO That is for a double exposure set the dial to 1 2 for both exposures for a...

Page 61: ...B In addition the meter needle points simultaneously to the aperture which you have set on the back of the Speedlite Thus you do not have to take your eye away from the viewfinder as soon as the meter needle points to the auto working aperture the flash is ready Now simply turn the lens aperture ring until the aperture needle aligns with the meter needle With the AE Finder FN attached and the shut...

Page 62: ...echnique first set the AUTO MANU switch of the Speedlite to MANU Then turn the camera s shutter dial to any speed from 1 60 sec to 8 seconds The picture will be taken at the speed you have set on the shutter dial and the flash will fire at the release of the first shutter curtain If the shutter dial is set to a speed from 1 2000 to 1 125sec or S the shutter speed will automatically switch to 1 90 ...

Page 63: ...ng page When shooting with a flash bulb or a manual flash unit calculate the aperture with a guidenumber formula or with the calculator dial if the flash unit has one Turn the lens aperture ring to that aperture CAUTION It is recommended to use a Canon flash unit on this camera Using a flash or flash accessory of another make may cause the camera to work improperly or even possi bly damage the cam...

Page 64: ... barrel to the right of the distance index and turn the focusing ring to align the focused distance with this dot For instance if the focus is at 1 Om on the distance scale turn the focusing ring to align the10m mark with the red dot After making this correction you can release the shutter When using black and white infrared film visible light must be kept out by means of a deep red filter such as...

Page 65: ...29 SHOOTING WITH CLOSE UP ACCESSORIES 29 Shooting with Close up Accessories 65 ...

Page 66: ...29 SHOOTING WITH CLOSE UP ACCESSORIES 66 ...

Page 67: ...n Tubes or Bellows M between the camera and a NON FD lens follow the steps for stopped down metering Turn the A M ring of an FL lens to M for taking the shot not necessary if Canon Macro Auto Ring and Double Cable Release are used If you insert in accessory designed for MANUAL diaphragm control between the camera and an FD lens unless you use the Canon Macro Auto Ring and Double Cable Release firs...

Page 68: ...hragm blades will now open or close as you turn the aperture ring When the manual diaphragm adapter is attached never mount the lens di rectly on the camera or on an accessory designed for automatic diaphragm control such as the Auto Bellows or Bellows FL FD Lenses vvith Chrome Mount Ring and FD Macro Lenses except for FD 200mm f 4 Macro Lens 1 Push the automatic aperture lever at the rear of the ...

Page 69: ...r This mark engraved on top of the camera body indicates the exact position of the film plane It is useful for measuring the exact shooting distance from film to subject in closeup photography Distances on the lens distance scale are calibrated from this mark It is not used in general photography Note The aperture ring of an FD lens must be removed from A before you mount the lens on any of these ...

Page 70: ...29 SHOOTING WITH CLOSE UP ACCESSORIES 70 ...

Page 71: ...l exposure mode for sports action and candid photography Three separate power sources the Battery Pack FN Ni Cd Pack FN and the High Power Ni Cd Pack FN are available to suit your preference and the shooting situation With Battery Pack FN or High Power Ni Cd Pack FN sequential shooting at up to five frames per second is possible Ni Cd Pack FN enables film advance at 4 5 frames per second The motor...

Page 72: ...n F 1 the AE Power Winder FN advances the film automatically in single frame or continuous shooting at a maximum two frames per second In addition it converts the camera to shutter priority AK The power winder has two shutter buttons for horizontal or vertical hots A socket is provided for any of the various remote control devices 72 ...

Page 73: ...he AE Motor Drive FN and film chamber provide continuous or singleframe shooting capability of up to 100 frames as well as shutter priority AK Yet it is sufficiently light and compact to afford hand held shooting making it ideal for sports documentary and action photography where utmost mobility is desired A special grip and shutter button on the film chamber ensure maximum ease of handling 73 ...

Page 74: ... month and day the letters A to G in both upper and lower case and Roman numerals I to X may be imprinted in up to six characters on the film Not only can this accessory be used for recording the data on photographs it may also be used to code them for scientific and other purposes The data back s special direct contact enables data recording in perfect synchronization with exposure 74 ...

Page 75: ...control device uses infrared light to control cameras from a distance The LC 1 is particularly useful in sports and wildlife photography news coverage and numerous other fields The Wireless Controller consists of a transmitter and a receiver Up to three cameras can be operated on three different channels 75 ...

Page 76: ...r FN and setting shutter dial to A AE flash possible with specified Canon Speedlites Viewfinder Interchangeable eye level pentaprism as standard 97 vertical and horizontal coverage of actual picture area with 0 8x magnification at infinity with a standard lens Aperture scale with f stops from f 1 2 to f 32 overexposure and underexposure warning marks meter needle aperture needle and battery check ...

Page 77: ...le by changing the focusing screen Meter Coupling Range EV 1 4 sec at f 1 4 to EV 20 1 2000 sec at f 22 with ISO 100 film and FD 50mm f 1 4 lens Exposure Preview By pressing shutter button halfway Meter Mode At NORMAL meter activated as long as shutter button is pressed halfway At HOLD meter once activated stays on for 16 sec At LIGHT meter once activated stays on for 16 sees and viewfinder inform...

Page 78: ...ease Mechanical release when battery is removed from the camera Pressing it halfway activates meter circuit pressing it fully releases the shutter Can be locked by setting self timer lock lever to L With cable release socket Self timer Lock Lever Three positions A L and S At L the shutter button is locked as a safety feature S position is for self timer operation Self timer Electronically controll...

Page 79: ...ncels shutter operation self timer operation meter reading and viewfinder illumination Multiple Exposure Possible by engaging rewind lever before winding film advance lever to recock the shutter Cancelled by lightly pressing shutter button Flash Synchronization Speeds up to 1 90 sec with electronic flash FP and M sync at 1 30 sec or slower Direct contact at accessory shoe for hot shoe flash Thread...

Page 80: ... set at slow settings from 1 60 to 8 secs Camera switches automatically to 1 90 sec when shutter dial is set from 1 2000 to 1 125 sec or S Camera Back Opened by pressing safety stopper while pulling up rewind knob Removable for attaching Data Back FN or Film Chamber FN 100 With memo holder Film Loading Via multi slot take up spool Film Advance Lever Single stroke 139 throw with 30 stand off Ratche...

Page 81: ...fficient or when lens aperture ring is set to A and the power winder or motor drive is not attached Film winding impossible while shutter is in operation Dimensions 146 7 x 48 3 x 96 6 mm 5 3 4 x 1 7 8 x 3 3 4 body only Weight 795g 28 ozs body only 1 030g 36 5 16 ozs with FD 50mm f 1 4 81 ...

Page 82: ...amera following storage Reliable under normal use your camera can be damaged by water excessive spray or humidity sand and shock Clean it especially well after you use it in an area with excessive dust or saltwater spray If you accidentally drop it in water it may be irreparable but take it immediately to an authorized Canon service facility for inspection To clean the exterior of the camera body ...

Page 83: ...ndoors leaving the camera in the bag until it gradually reaches room temperature Generally this takes about one half hour Also remember that at temperatures below 0 C 32 F battery power may decrease or fail Please see page 9 for tips on battery care when shooting in cold conditions If you are using the camera in conjunction w ith the motor drive the High Power Ni Cd Pack FN is the most reliable po...

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