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10 The Canon EF is a 35mm single-lens-reflex AE (automatic exposure) camera which is designed for fast handling and precise exposure control. Being mo

camera over a wide range of shutter speeds even if the batteries fail. Another benefit of using mechani- cal control for the majority of speeds is tha

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BVariable Aperture AE Control Method Commonly known as "shutter priority EE," the Variable Aperture AE control method gives the photographer

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Central Emphasis Metering After extensive experimentation, it was determined that the Central Emphasis Metering method of exposure measurement used in

16 Proper handling of your Canon EF is a very important technique in picture taking. Probably more pictures are lost through poor handling than for a

out of its case, so that it will always be ready to use. Between shooting sessions, the camera should be put back into its case to protect it from dus

18 button. Press the camera to your forehead while sighting with either your right or left eye. To hold the camera vertically, rotate the camera 90°

ALoading the Mercury Batteries Since the Canon EF's Variable Aperture AE control and the electronic control of slow shutter speeds depend on batt

Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest automatic 35mm SLR cameras available today. The Canon EF is a complex instrument having a multit

20 B Checking the Batteries After loading the batteries, you should check their power level. This is a simple procedure on the EF. Just hold the red

setting, in this case, 1/125 sec. For hazy sunlight (with weak shadows), use f/11. In cloudy bright conditions (with no shadows), try f/8. On heavily

22 D Loading the Film The Canon EF uses color or black and white film in standard 35mm cartridges. To load a cartridge into the camera, first open th

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24 • The Canon EF has an Automatic Blank Shot Mechanism which frees the photographer from using the shutter button during film loading. The winding l

E Setting the ASA The ASA is a numerical rating of a film's sensitivity to light. A higher ASA number indicates a faster film which is more sensi

26 F Setting the Aperture Ring and the CAT Switch The amount of light that is allowed to strike the film is determined by the lens diaphragm. This amo

at the "NORMAL" position. • If the proceeding discussion seems complex, keep in mind the following definitions: An f/stop is a number used

28 desired number clicks into place next to the white index mark. An in-between setting should not be used. When changing shutter speeds, there is no

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31. Frame Counter 2. Shutter Button 3. Shutter Speed Dial 4. Shutter Speed Index Mark 5. Winding Lever 6. Flash Hot Shoe 7. Eye-Level Pentaprism 8.

30 H Viewing and Focusing The Canon EF is a single-lens-reflex (SLR) camera. This means that you view the subject through the same lens as is used to

• In fast-breaking situations, or in candid shooting, you can prefocus the lens by using the distance scale engraved on top of the lens barrel. Estima

32 I Locking-ln an Exposure Reading In the majority of cases. Canon EF's Central Emphasis. Metering system will give correct exposure readings i

the subject appears small, move in closer until it occupies about one-third of the total viewfinder area. Push the AE memory lock button and hold it i

34 same light as your main subject. Push in and hold the AE memory lock button with your left thumb. Return your right hand to the camera body and re

J Releasing the Shutter The Canon EF's shutter button is conveniently located on the right side of the camera and is coaxial with the winding lev

36 K Making Multiple Exposures Exposing the same frame of film with two or more images is an exciting technique used by many photographers to create

• In shooting fireworks, the recommended way to record multiple bursts on the same frame is not by using the multiple exposure button, but by mount- i

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L Taking Pictures by Flash Even though the Canon EF can take pictures by candlelight, there are certain situations which require using an external lig

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40 well-exposed shots. Therefore, the CAT System of electronic flash photography is as easy as normal AE photography. For electronic flash units requ

• When using the CAT System with the EF camera, the shutter speed dial must be set at" 125," the CAT switch set to the " " pos

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MChanging Lenses One of the nice features of an SLR is its lens interchangeability. An SLR is not really a SINGLE LENS reflex at all, because it can u

44 • When the camera body and lens are stored separately, a rear lens cap attached to the back of the lens and a body cap on the camera are recommend

N Using the Self-Timer The self-timer on the EF provides a delay of approximately 10 sec. from the time the shutter button is pressed until the pictur

46 O Previewing Depth-of-Field If you focus on a particular subject and take a picture, some objects in front of and behind the main subject will be

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48 the lens until it stops. The viewfinder screen will darken offering you a visual preview of the depth-of-field. Another way of determining the dep

P Taking a Stopped-Down Meter Reading When you use Canon FL lenses or interpose bellows units, extension tubes etc. between the lens (either FL or FD

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50 • On manual lenses and accessories, it is not necessary to push the multi-purpose lever in toward the lens. Simply adjust the f/stop or shutter sp

Q Locking the Mirror Upward Whenever it is imperative to completely eliminate all camera movement, you can lock the mirror in the "up" posit

52 R Rewinding the Film The winding lever will stop suddenly before the end of its stroke when you have reached the end of the roll of film. Don&apos

S Turning the Camera Off After you finish using the Canon EF, you should turn off the battery current flowing to the camera's electrical circuits

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Canon offers the widest selection of interchangeable lenses for any Variable Aperture AE camera being manufactured today. The FD series of lenses perm

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FL AND MANUAL SERIES (FOR STOPPED-DOWN METERING) * Equipped with a coupling pin for Canon Automatic Tuning System. ** Front component interchang

58 Practically anything you can conceive, your Canon EF can photograph. With a comprehensive line of accessories to choose from, you can take picture

1. Eyecup 2. Dioptric Adjustment Lens 3. Angle Finders A2 and B 4. Magnifier S 5. Magnifier Adapter S 6. Canon Speedlite 133D and Flash-Auto Ring A2

6Not For Resale – Free Download at http://www.joe-chan.com/manuals IPICTORIAL OUTLINE FOR USING THE CAMERA Load the batteries and check their power le

60 15. 58mm Close-up Lenses 16. 55mm Close-up Lenses 17. 55mm/58mm Filter 18. Lens Hood 19. Handy Stand F 20. Copy Stand 4 21. Camera Holder F2 22.

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62 Type: 35mm single-lens-reflex AE (Automatic Exposure) camera with focal plane shutter. Format: 24 x 36mm. Standard Lens: Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C

button is depressed if power is sufficient. AE Memory Lock: The f/stop set by the Variable Aperture AE control may be locked-in by pressing a button.

64 A Cleaning the Camera and Lens Use a camel hair or blower brush to clean the film cartridge chamber and the area around the multi-slot take-up spo

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26. CAT Switch 27. Eyepiece 28. Metal Focal Plane Shutter 29. Multiple Exposure Button 30. ON/OFF Switch 31. Film Roller 32. Pressure Plate 33. Film

67 CANON FILTERS (Screw-in type) * Also can be used with color film ** For color infrared film *** For black and white infrared film Not For Re

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8A Variable Aperture AE (Automatic Ex- posure). Simply select a shutter speed and the aperture is set for you automatically. B Extremely wide range of

a. Center Split-1 mage/Microprism Rangefinder b. Ground Glass with Fresnel Screen c. Shutter Speed Scale d. Shutter Speed Indicator e. Stopped