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Page 3: ...dow Flash Unit Connector Socket Range viewfinder Window f Eyelets for Neck Strap Lock for Hinged Back Tripod Socket Lens Lens Focusing Lever Rapid Wind Trigger Retractable Built in Self Timer Slow Speed Shutter Dial Film Frame Counting Dial Setting Wheel Continued on the last page ...

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Page 5: ...NG AND COMPOSING II DEPTH OF FIELD 12 VIEWFINDER SELECTOR 13 PHOTOGRAPHY 14 EXPOSING 15 FILM WINDING 16 DOUBLE EXPOSURES 18 UNLOADING 19 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 20 SELF TIMER 22 CHANGING LENSES 23 DEPTH OF FIELD TABLES 24 CAMERA CARE 26 312 Shimo maruko cho Ohta ku Tokyo Japan U S Factory Branch 550 Fifth Avenue New York 36 N Y 5 ...

Page 6: ... and the camera will swing open Rotate the Take up Spool 22 until the groove on the spool permits you to slide the end of the film leader into the groove Then engage the second perforated hole of the leader with the small hook inside the groove Adjust the film so that the perforations fit the teeth of the Film Roller 23 ...

Page 7: ...omatically when you close it Next wind the film one turn and press the Shutter Release Button 2 Be sure to use the Winding Knob for the first two frames not the Rapid Wind Repeat these actions once more By doing this you will have cleared the two frames already exposed to light while you were loading After this you may use the Rapid Wind Trigger 12 The red dot on the Film Transport Indicator 18 wi...

Page 8: ...rect number appears on the dial Note that only even numbers are engraved Intermediate dots represent the odd numbers Thereafter the Dial will operate auto matically When the last picture has been exposed the Dial will register 0 F lm Type Indicator As a reminder set the Film Type Indicator 19 to the ASA speed of the film you are using and to show whether you are using black and white or color Blue...

Page 9: ...Dial is set at 1 30 sec when using the high speeds Slow Speed Dial Set the High Speed Shutter Dial to 1 30 sec Rotate the Slow Speed Shutter Dial until the speed you want is on top opposite the indicator line To take a picture at 1 30 sec both Speed Dials should be set at 1 30 sec Exposures Longer Than 1 Secona Set the High Speed Shutter Dial to B and Slow Speed Shutter Dial to 1 30 The shutter wi...

Page 10: ...ng the milled ring at the top of your lens until the required f stop is opposite the index dot For correct aperture opening consult an exposure data card or use a reliable exposure meter The fol1owing table shows the relation between aperture value and exposure time 10 ...

Page 11: ... see two images By releasing the Lens Focusing Lever 11 and rotating the lens barrel the two images of the object you are focusing upon will coincide At this point ofl coincidence your camera is in focus for the object you are about to photograph All Canon Lenses are coupled with the Canon Range View finder mechanism FOCUSING COMPOSING 11 ...

Page 12: ...perture the smaller will be your depth of field For example with an f stop of f 4 and wi th the object you have focused on at 25 ft your camera will give you a sharp focus picture from approximately 18 feet away from the camera to 40 feet At f II you will get a sharp picture from 12 feet to infinity 00 Illustration shows 25 ft on Lens Distance Scale 34 opposite Distance Indicator Mark ...

Page 13: ...FINDER DIAL SELECTOR For long focal length lenses i e greater than 50mm or when a larger image is desired for focusing set the selector at RF For lenses other than 35mm and 50mm an accessory Viewfinder is necessary to give you correct composition Alternatively a Canon Zoom finder Special Viewfinder V or Lumi field Finder V may be used In all cases the Automatic Parallax Adjustment Pin 26 built int...

Page 14: ...as shown opposite the Distance Indicator Mark on the Lens Distance Scale 34 Turn the lens barrel until the distance read off is opposite the R mark Your lens is now focused for infrared photography Film Plane Mark 28 This line gives you the exact position of the film plane in your camera This information is needed for very accurate close distance photography where a film to subject measurement mus...

Page 15: ...e now ready to expose your picture Hold the camera in a vertical or horiwntal position firmly but gently The camera should be cradled in both palms and the index finger of your right hand should rest over the Shutter Release Button Check your breath and press the Shutter Release Button in a smooth steady action Do not jerk the camera For exposures longer than 1 15 sec you should use a tripod and c...

Page 16: ... next number Pull out the Rapid Wind Trigger 12 from its bed in the camera bast plate and extend it to a vertical position Pull the trigger the full length of its run The trigger will automat ically return to its original vertical position when released For the last three frames on your film pull the rapid wind very gently or you may tear the film A Canon Rapid Wind Pistol Grip with wrist strap is...

Page 17: ...ion position Turn the knob clockwise until it locks into position Your film has then been advanced one frame the shutter has been rewound and the Film Frame Counting Dial set to the next number Keep the Rapid Wind Trigger in its bed Before using the Rapid Wind Mechanism again be sure to return the Manual Film Winding Knob back into its lowered position by depressing the Manual Film Winding Knob Re...

Page 18: ... 3 from its normal A position to the Film Rewind Mark 2 Rotate High Speed Shutter Dial coun ter clockwise without lifting dial until you hear a click and the Dial will turn no further 3 Hold the dial in that position with your left hand Then turn the Film Rewind Ring 3 back to the A position with yo f right hand 4 You may now reset either Speed Dial to any required speed ...

Page 19: ...been wound back into its original cartridge Tension on the Film Rewind Crank will cease as soon as this has been done and the Film Transport Indicator 18 will also stop rotating As long as Film Transport Indicator rotates clockwise film is being rewound in the camera One com plete turn indicates one frame rewound 3 Open the camera back 4 Lift up the Rewind Crank 32 and take out the film cartridge ...

Page 20: ... 1 125 1 sec Set the Flash Synchronization Lever to show I for F or M 2 Bulbs for speeds from 1 30 1 sec Electronic Flash shutter speed 1 50 sec NOTE 1 For Electronic Flash turn High Speed Shutter Dial as shown to X Slow Speed Shutter Dial should be set at 1 30 sec 2 When using F type bulbs be sure high speed shutter is at 1 30 sec ...

Page 21: ...edlight Unit Model V is attached to the Flash Unit Con nector Socket 5 No external wiring is necessary and all synchro nization is done automatically in the camera itself To extend the Flash Unit away 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 21 ...

Page 22: ...er cocking the shutter The timing device will begin working as soon as you depress the Shutter Release Button 2 You will hear a buzz The shutter will be actuated ap proximately 10 seconds later Note Once you have cocked the Self Timer it cannot be released until the shutter has moved When taking Self Timer pictures it is highly recommended that you use a Canon Cable Release and Camera Holder with ...

Page 23: ... as soon as possible Any Canon Lens will couple with the Canon VT de luxe To replace lens keep Lens Cap on the lens but remove Base Cap Turn the lens first in a counter clockwise direction for half a turn This makes sure that the lens threads and the camera mount flange do not cross Next turn it in a clockwise direction until the lens is securely in place Do not force the lens any further Always t...

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Page 26: ... if you have any problem about using your Camera or Lenses DO keep the Lens Cap on at all times except when you are actually going to take a picture Your Canon Lens is the fastest lens available If exposed to direct sun light it may burn a hole in your shutter curtain in a second ...

Page 27: ...on heat dust etc DON T keep your camera in a damp room or where corrosive fumes exist DON T clean your Canon Lens with anything but special lens tissue with possibly a little pure alcohol or ether if available Wrap tissue around a wooden matchstick and wipe in a circular motion lightly and systematically DON T 27 ...

Page 28: ... L Shows the exact field of view re corded by the lens itself Parallax is compensated automatically as you focus your lens on Canon VT de luxe The eye piece is adjustable to compensate for individual differ ences in eye sight Two types are available S and L The first model S is for wide angle lenses with focal length between 35mm and 50mm For any of the ultra wide angle lenses such as 21mm 25mm or...

Page 29: ...mera s versatility and enable you to enjoy every pleasure of 35 mm photography The Canon lenses are widely used by professional cameramen the world over because of their high resolving power and color fidelity which is a result of Canon s constant research in the fields of glass development lens design and lens coating compounds 25mmf 3 5 50mmf 1 2 85mmf 1 9 28mm f 2 8 50mmf 1 5 lOOmm f 3 5 28mmf ...

Page 30: ...ton for Film Winding Knob Built in Take up Spool Film Roller Flash Synchronization Selector High Speed Shutter Dial VT Automatic Parallax Adjustment Pin Accessory Clip Film Plane Mark J Viewfinder Selector J Range Viewfinder Eyepiece Viewfinder Dial Film Rewind Crank i Lens Depth of Field Scale Lens Distance Scale Lens Aperture Scale ...

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