Canon III-A User Manual

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HIGH SHUTTER SPEED DIAL On the Model ll-D, Ill-A and 1V-S2 cameras there are two Shutter Speed Dials.High: for speeds between 1/25-1/100

SLOW SHUTTER SPEED DIAL The Slow Shutter Speed Dial will record speeds between 1/25-1 sec. and T (Time) by turning the dial to th

recommended only for microphotography :etc.). The shutter will close only when either of the two methods given above are used.NOTE: For s

When the Lens Aperture is closed by one stop, the amount of light entering the lens is decreased by one half; two stops, by one

DEPTH OF FOCUS SCALE See Illustration below. A little study will show how to plan the exposure you want. The Distance Scale and the Dept

FOCUSING It is recommended that the camera be held as illustrated. It should rest comfortably on the heel of the left hand and be

Woei-V'-'^^¡iSiSÈmiswsiM MOut of focusIn correct focusAs you look through the Range-View Finder Eyepiece and rotate the Focusing

MAGNIFICATION SELECTOR Thcrtt ar* thr«* positions for th* Moanlficotlon Saloctor; F, lx, and I.Sx. When really sharp foeyslng is req

Th* dlogrom below show» the parallax when the Selector is set at lx for CANON LENSES with focal length of.100 mm. Note that when

IntroductionYour CANON CAMERA and CANON LENS are fhe products of the highest grade of precision engineering and optical research.The camer

A» 1.5x for I35tnm CANON LENSES the parallax VrFir be as shown below. For distances less than 14 feet it is essential to use th

ACCESSORY CLIP any attachments such as the Special Viewfinder, Universal Viewfinder, etc.This is used for fitting^-4IPieiJ’of’View of tho ion

EXPOSURE and COMPOSITION To expose and compose your picture ore the lost steps and perhaps the most important. Be sure that the ma

iust before and during the actual instant of exposure you will get an extremely sharp picture.There are two ways to hold the camera.

DOUBLE EXPOSURES Double exposures are normally quite impossible on the CANON CAMERA, but for special effects they are sometimes neede

n. LOADING AND UNLOADING YOUR CAMERALOADING you beginAlways load in subdued light. Before loading, set the Reversing Lever to " A &qu

Film MagazineTake-up Spool

With the Take-up Spool in your right hand and the film magazine in your left hand, draw out ]thei film about four inches so thot

Turn the Film Winding Knob slightly to engage the sprockets in the film perforations as shown.SThe brown line as shown in the diagram indicates

Lens Aperture Scale lO Lens Focusing Lever /3 Range~View Finder Window Base Cover Flash Unit Mounting Bracket 3tTerminai 3tBye for Neck StrapRange-Vi

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Replace the Baseplate by hooking it Info lug first and lock the Baseplate.Keep the Reversing Lever still at " A Pull up and turn t

Remember to set Exposure Counting Dial at the base of the Film Winding Knob to "1" by turning it counterclockwise with y

NOTE: Each time the Winding Knob is turned the Rewinding Knob rotates in a reversedirection. This indicates that the film is properly passing

UNLOADING When the Film Winding Knob will no longer turn, you hove come to the end of you film roll. NO NOT FORCE IT. Turn the

III. HOW TO CHANGE YOUR CANON LENSESDISMOUTING Piece your CANON CAMERA in your hand. Grip the base of the lens barrel by the Lens Foc

MOUNTING Before fitting the new lens into place be sure to unscrew the Dust Cap. First turn the lens counterclockwise a little way

IV. BUILT-IN FLASH SYNCHRONIZERThe built-in flash synchronizer of the Canon camera model IV-S2 is of three synchronization systems :1.

HIGH SHUTTER SPEED SYNCHRONIZATION This systems is generally for focal-plane flash bulbs GE No. 6, 31 ; Sylvania FP-26, 2A; Westingho

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SPEEDLIGHT SYNCHRONIZATION Speedlight unit Craving not more than 10 millisecond deloyT is connected with a Canon Extension Cord "A

NOTE: Do not f>r^ss tho Shultor RoU»so Buttooother then chocking tho connection, even though the shuttef is net wound, for it discherjes

SLOW SHUTTER SPEED SYNCHRONIZATION This is generally for peak type flash bulbs such as GE No. 5, 11, 22, 50; Sylvania No. 0, 2, 3

NOTë: Û6 not press thé Shutter Release Button even éhough the shutter Is not wound. Otherwise the flesh bulh will fire.33

V. EVOLUTION OF CANON CAMERAS1935 to 1937Model: OriginalShutter Speeds; 1/20 to 1/500 sec. & Blens : Nikkor 50 mm f : 4.51937 to 1939Model; SShu

1939 to 1942Model ; SShutter Speeds: 1 to 1/500 sec. & BLens : Nikkor 50 mm f ; 2

1942 to 1945Model; SShutter Speeds: 1 to 1/500 sec. & BLens: Serenar 50 mm f: 3.535

kk. ^91945 to 1947Model: JShutter Speeds : 1/20 to 1/500 sec. & BLens ; Serenar 50 mm f;3.536

1947 to 1948Model; S-llShutter Speeds : 1 to 1/500 sec. & BLens : Serenar 50 mm f : 3 5

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Iy1948 to 1950Model; ll-BShutter Speeds ; 1 to 1'500 sec. & iLens ; Serenor 50 mm f; 2

1950 to 1952Model: IIIShutter Speeds ; 1 to 1/1000 sec., В & TLens : Serenar 50 mm f : 1.937

Model: IVShutter Speeds: 1 to 1/1000 sec., В & TBuilt-in Flash Synchronizer Lens ; Serenor 50 mm f : 1.938

Model; Ill-АShutter Speeds: 1 to 1/1000 sec., В & T Lens: Serenor 50 mm f; 1.8

1952 Model: IV-F (later renamed as IV-S)Shutter Speeds : 1 to 1/1000 sec., В & TBuilt-in Flash Synchronizer Lens ; Serenar 50 mm f : 1.81952;:

Model; ll-DShutlei Speeds; 1 lo 1/500: sec., B & TLens ; Serenar SOmm f : 3.540

ACCESSORIES CANON FLASH UNIT MODEL X

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CANON CAMERA HOLDERThe Canon CAMERA HOLDER is an ideal accessory for close-up, telephoto and lon^ exposure shots. It is designed to ho

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HOW TO OPERATE THE CANON CAMERARead the directions carefully. You can learn how to use your camera in a few minutes.3.Remove the Lens Cap.If y