Canon Canonflex RM User Manual

Mercury Battery loading and GheckingThe built-in exposure meter of the Canon FTb functionsonly when the mercury battery is properly loaded.I Insert a

Battery GheckCheck the power level of the mercury battery after loadingit.I Set the film speed scale at ASA 100 and the shutterI speed dial at "

Film WindingThe film advance lever winds the film, cocks the shutter,and prepares the aperture and mirror for the next shutterrelease all in one motio

-llFrame GounterEach winding will advance the number of the frame counter,indicating the number of pictures taken. when the backcover is opened, the c

Shutter and Aperture AdjustmentExposures are adjusted by the shutter and aperture. Theshutter conti-ols the exposure time and the aperture con'tr

Pre setAperture Ringcable release.r lt is possible to perform a long-time exposure measure-ment by attach ing the optional Canon Booster, the auxilia-

r The preset aperture ring can also be set between twof /sto ps.Presetting of ApertureIn the case of the FD or FL lens, the field'of-view can a

FD 50mm F 1.8Manual Control of Aperture1 By pressing the stopped down functioning lever andI turning the preset aperture ring, the diaphragm can beclo

Using Built-inMeter[xposureCanon FTb provides the most accurate light measurementpossible with its unique TTL (Through-The'Lens) system.The bui

r When not using the camera, set the meter switch at" OFF " or attach the lens cap so as to prevent unnecessaryconsumption of the mercury ba

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Exposure SettingsFull Aperture MeteringFull aperture metering can be performed with an FD lenswhich has an aperture signal lever and pin.I Set the met

Aperture Needlealign the two needles by turning the shutter speed dial.r The moving range .of the aperture needle inside theviewfinder changes accordi

Stopped-Down MeteringWhen using a lens having no full aperture metering signalsuch as FL lenses, metering should be performed by stop-ping down the le

@Meter NeedleMeter Indexq lf the meter needle is pointing above the meter indexl' and cannot be matched by closing the preset aperturering and me

Coupling Range of Built-in Exposure Meter,l;il, IASA 25ASA 50ASA IOOASA 2OOASA 4OOASA 8OOShtrtter SpeedilIr/zt/4l81,'15| /30Ir2r/4r/8lr l5l,i 30r

Focusingt|iewingandGompositionThe exact picture image to be photogra phed can be seenon the f ocusing screen of the viewf inder without any paral-l

Dioptric Adjustment LensesDioptric adjustment lenses are available as optional attach-ments. When a dioptric adjustment lens is attached to theviewf i

l|olding the CameraHold the camera firmly in order to take a clear picture.Hold the camera either in a vertical or horizontal position,look through

Frlm Rewinding CrankCartridge Com partmentt\tlvQL CoverSprocket WindowQL ShaftFilm Set MarkFilm Advance SprocketPosition in which film is placed in c

ofF IFilm LoadingCanon FTb accepts any standard 35mm film roll in cartridgefor daylight loading. Be sure not to load film in directsunlight.1 Raise

We are highly gratified that you have selected theCanon FTb-a wise choice that promises you manydelightful years of photographic experiences. Canonis

i Hold the f ilm cartridge down with the left hand so that"1 it does not rise, and lay the tip of the leader above the" red " f ilm

Ghecking Correct Film LoadingThe film is properly loaded and advanced if the f ilm rewindcrank rotates counterclockwise when you wind the film ad-va

Film RewindingWhen the f ilm reaches the end and the f ilm advance leverstops, rewind the film into the cartridge as soon as possible.Be sure not to

\;{,Synchronizing Flash UnitCanon FTb is designed so that two systems of flash photog-raphy can be connected to it-the match needle type auto'ma

decided as follows: First set the meter switch at " oFF "and the shutter speed dial at " 60 ". And set the distanceso that the met

Uses of LensesGhanging Lenses1 Bu sure to unlock the stopped-down functioning leverI lock. lf the lever is pressed or is locked, the red dotappears

r Whenever a lens is removed, be sure to put on the dustcap to protect the various signal levers and pins.r When not in use for a long time, protect

lnf rared lndex( red dot;Index (orange line)D ista nce Sca leThe distance scale indicates the distance between thefocused subject and the film plane.

Depth-of-Field ScaleThe depth-of-field scale indicates the range of subjectswhich will be in sharp focus on the film. In this case, thedepth-of-field

FD Lens Mount (FL and R Series Lenses)All Canon FD and FL lenses, which have FD and FL mounts,can be used with the Canon FTb, except the FLP 38mmF 2

Canon Lens FD 50mm F 1.4Distance ScaleFocusing RingPreset Aperture RingBayonet Mount RingFlash SocketMeter SwitchBayonet Ring for CapCoupling Pin toan

Fixing Mirror UpwardsIn performing photomicrography, the Canon FTb can beoperated with the mirror locked in an upward position afterthe picture has b

Using Self-TimerI Wind the film advance lever.I7 Turn the self-timer lever counterclockwise all the way3 down until it stops.r| Depress the shutter r

Double ExposuresAlthough the Canon FTb is designed to prevent double ex'posures being made by mistake, a double exposure can bemade by the follow

O(DC>(DOOOOVarious types of filters, according to lensthread diameters, are available for specialeffects in both color and monochromephotographies

Interchangeable Lenses and AccessoriesA wide range of interchangeable lenses from 7.5mm to120Omm and various accessories are available to f urtherenh

t4*,Ca n on BoosterAn optional Canon Booster is an auxiliary meter that is attacheC tothe FTb for measuring the subjects under dim lighting conditions

AccessoriesI . Be llows FL2. Bellows M3. Angle Finder A4. Magnif ier S and Magnifier Adapter S5. Dioptric Adjustment Lenses (S typel6. Flash V-37.

Stopped-Down Functioning/Self-Timer LeverLever Lock/Mirror Lock Leverr\Aperture Signal Coupling LeverStopped-Down Coupl ing LeverLens Speed Adjustment

-flProper Care of the CameraiCamera Body NumberLens NumberDate of PurchaseDealer's NameMoisture and dust are harmful to your camera. lf yourcame

ContentsTechnical Data , . r i 8Mercury Battery Loading and Checking 10Film Winding. 12Shutter and Aperture AdjustmentUsing Built-ln Exposure Meter

tollow These Simple Steps forNormal Photography,lI toaO the f ilm with the QL mechanism.2 Set the AsA f itm speed.3 wind the fitm advance lever.t{ Rem

q*l51656Look through the viewfinder and focus.Determine the exposure by adjusting the shutter speeddial and the preset aperture ring.I Compose the pic

Technical l|ataI Type : 35mm single-lens ref lex camera with focal plane shutter, Picture size , 24 x 36mm.r Interchangeable Lenses: Canon FD series

using stopped'down functioning lever. Locking of lever possible. Powered by one 1.3v M2O(#625) mercury battery. Battery checker built in.! -E1_o