7 SETTING THE ASA/ISO FILM SPEED
Setting the ASA/ISO Film Speed
Turn the setting dial, while pressing the lock release button, until the desired lm speed aligns with the index. The dial cannot be turned lower than ASA6 or higher than ASA6400. The table on the next page shows the ASA/ISO lm 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 lms sensitivity to light. The higher the number, the faster the lm and the more sensitive it is to a given amount of light as compared to a lm with a lower number. The lm manufacturers ASA/ISO rating can be found on the lm cartridge, the carton, and the data sheet.

8 FRAME COUNTER

Frame Counter
Each time you advance the lm, the frame counter also advances to the next number. It can count up to 39 frames. The numbers 1, 12, 20, 24 and 36 are in orange, the latter four to call your attention to the fact that rolls with those numbers are or are almost nished. 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 lm 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 end of the lm box as a reminder of the type of lm in use and the rnumber of exposures. 16

9 EXPOSURE

Exposure
The amount of light that exposes a frame is determined by the aperture and shutter speed. The size of the aperture controls the amount of light allowed to reach the lm, while the shutter speed controls how long the light strikes the lm. For the same exposure, a change in shutter speed requires an equal and opposite change in aperture, and vice versa. There are usually several combinations of shutter speed and aperture which will give the same exposure. 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 subjects motion and depth of eld; each of these aects the way a picture will look. You can control the eect of a picture simply by choosing a certain shutter speed and aperture combination. The next three sections provide information which you may nd useful whether you are using the camera manually or automatically with an AE accessory.

10 SHUTTER

Shutter
The New Canon F- 1 s hybrid shutter is electronically as well as mechanically controlled. Shutter speeds from 1/2000 to 1/125 sec., f 1/90 sec.) and B (bulb) are mechanically governed, while 1/60 to 8 sees. are electronically controlled. With the AE Finder FN attached and the shutter dial on A, shutter speeds from 1/1000 to 8 sees. are electronically controlled. The shutter dial of the camera has settings from 2000 to 8, A, f , and B. The slow shutter speeds from 2 to 8 seconds are in yellow, while shutter speeds from 1 to 1/2000 sec. are in white. The white numbers are reciprocals of the true shutter speeds; 125, for example, indicates a speed of 1/125 sec. Intermediate settings on the dial cannot be used, and the dial cannot be turned between B and A. The red A is for shooting in the aperture priority and stopped-down AE modes 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 nder. A scale with shutter speeds from 8 to 1/1000 sec. will now be displayed below the eld of view as long as the AE Finder FN is attached. The t setting is for synchronized ash photography at an X sync. speed of 1/90 sec. It is not necessary to set the shutter dial to t when using a dedicated Canon Speedlite; once the Speedlites pilot lamp glows, the camera automatically switches to 1/90 sec. provided the shutter dial is not on B. When the shutter dial is set to B, the shutter will remain open as long as you press the shutter button. The cameras meter will not give a reading on B, thus AE photography and match-needle metering are impossible. You will have to experiment or use a separate exposure meter to nd the best exposure. It is advisable to use a tripod and locking cable release for long exposures. Since B is mechanically controlled, the battery will not be drained on this setting 19
10 SHUTTER regardless of the exposure duration. To cancel shutter operation during a long exposure, press the battery check button. Mechanical Operation There are several shutter speeds available with the New Canon F-1 even if the battery 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 in the battery chamber.
11 HOW TO CHOOSE A SHUTTER SPEED
How to Choose a Shutter Speed
The shutter controls exposure by the length of time it remains open. The basic function of shutter speed is to provide correct exposure, but you can also use it to control the expression of your subjects motion and to control the eect of camera movement.

Freezing Motion

f/stop (1.2) 1.4 (1.8) 2 2.5.11 Brightness ratio 1-1/1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 f/stop 32 Brightness ratio 1/64 1/128 1/256 23

12 APERTURE

The smaller the aperture, the wider the range of sharpness. This is illustrated by the picture above which was taken at f/22. Compare it with the photo to s right. This extended depth of eld is especially good for such subjects as landscapes. The larger the aperture, the narrower the range of sharpness. 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 eld is also greater the shorter the focal length of the lens. A 24mm lens, for example, will show greater depth of eld than a 50mm lens, provided the aperture and shooting distance are the same. Depth of eld is also greater the longer the shooting distance, and is generally greater in the background than in the foreground by a ratio of two to one. 24

13 EXPOSURE MODES

Exposure Modes
The New Canon F-1 is basically a manual-exposure camera capable of through-theiens, full-aperture metering and stopped-down metering with the Eye-Level Finder FN. It can be converted to automatic exposure (AE) simply by attaching the suitable AE accessory, such as the AE Finder FN for aperture-priority AE, or the AE Power Winder FN or AE Motor Drive FN for shutter-priority AE. Manual exposure is still possible with one or both of these accessories attached. The following exposure modes are possible with the New Canon F-1: Match-needle Metering Shutter-priority AE Aperture-priority AE Stopped-down (Fixed-index) Metering Stopped-down AE Detailed information of these modes is provided in the sections entitled Eye-Level Finder FN, AE Finder FN, and Shutter-priority AE.

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 subject with the viewnder at its brightest. 1. Match-needle Metering Set the desired shutter speed and turn the lens aperture ring until the meter needle bisects the aperture ring. The position of the meter needle is determined by the lm speed, shutter speed and the lighting conditions. This manual mode is suitable for virtually all subjects. 2. Shutter-priority AE Set the desired shutter speed and the camera automatically selects the proper aperture according to lighting conditions. This AE mode is suitable for most subjects but especially useful in action photography. 25

13.2 Stopped-down Metering
[For this mode. the AE Power Winder FN or AE Motor Drive FN must be attached to the camera and the lens set to the A mark.] 3. Aperture-priority AE Set the lens to the desired aperture and the camera automatically selects the proper shutter speed according to the lighting conditions. This AE mode is useful for portraiture and still photography such as landscapes where depth of eld is of importance. [For this mode, the AE Finder FN must be attached to the camera and the shutter dial set to A]

Stopped-down Metering

Stopped-down metering is necessary whenever you are using a non-FD lens, such as the Reex 500mm, which has a xed aperture, the TS 35mm lens or any of the older FL lenses. It is also necessary whenever you insert accessories which do not have a full-aperture signal 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 lensaperture ring, depth of eld can be easily checked. 1. Stopped-down (Fixed-index) Metering Set an aperture and unlock the stop-down slide by pushing it in and then releasing it. Turn the shutter dial (or aperturering) until.the meter needle is in line with the stopped-down metering index. 2. Stopped-down AE Set an aperture and unlock the stop-down slide by pushing it in and then releasing it. The camera will automatically select the proper shutter speed for the lighting conditions. This AE mode is especially advantageous in such elds as photomacrography and photomicrography. [For this mode, the AE Finder FN must be attached to the camera and the shutter dial on A.] 26

14 METER MODE SELECTOR

Meter Mode Selector
There are three ways to turn on the meter, each designed to suit particular metering requirements. To set a meter mode, simply turn the mode selector so that its index aligns with the desired setting. NORMAL The meter turns on only while the shutter button is pressed halfway (except for B and S settings on the shutter dial). This mode is suited for AE photography. HOLD The meter turns on the moment you press the shutter button halfway and stays on for 16 seconds even if you remove your nger from the shutter button. It automatically turns o after the specied time, thus conserving battery power. This mode is particularly suited for manual exposure and any situation in which you need more time to meter. LIGHT As on HOLD, the meter, once activated, stays on for 16 seconds even if you remove your nger from the shutter button. In addition, the aperture scale in the viewnder 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. Each mode-ids also cancelled when the shutter is released. If you have turned on the meter on the LIGHT setting and wish to cancel only the illumination, turn the mode selector to HOLD or NORMAL. The meter will continue to read, automatically turning o after 16 seconds. Note: With the AE Finder FN attached and the shutter dial set to A, a dierent scale than that used for match-needle metering displays exposure information for aperture-priority and stopped-down AK. Consequently, there is no display illumination in the LIGHT mode when the shutter dial is on A.

15 WHICH VIEWFINDER DID YOU PURCHASE?
Which viewnder did you purchase?

Eye-Level Finder FN

AE Finder FN

16 EYE-LEVEL FINDER FN

With the Eye-Level Finder FN, an aperture scale and the pre-set shutter speed are displayed to the right of the eld of view. Focusing Screen FN-PE, which oers selective-area metering, is supplied with the New Canon F-1 Eye-Level Finder combination.

Match-needle Metering

1. Turn the shutter dial to the desired speed. 2. Look into the viewnder and focus the subject. 29
16.1 Match-needle Metering
3. Place your subject so that it lls the rectangular area in the center of the viewnder. This shaded portion is the light measuring area of the cameras silicon photocell and is 12% of the eld of view.
4. Turn the meter mode selector to the desired mode. Then lightly press the shutter button halfway to turn on the meter. The meter needle should be outside 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 aperture needle aligns with the meter needle. The diameter of the circle is equivalent to one f/stop, and exposure adjustment is possible in one-half f/stop increments simply by turning the lens aperture ring.

one f/stop

one half f/stop

Notes:

The aperture needle moves only between the minimum and maximum apertures of the lens in use.
The meter does not operate with the shutter dial on B or S.r 30
Overexpsoure warning zone
Underexposure warning zone
Underexposure Warning The position of the red underexposure warning mark is determined by the lens maximum aperture. If the meter needle points to the underexposure mark, choose 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 faster speed until the meter needle points to an aperture of f/16 or larger. 31
16.2 Stopped-down (Fixed-index) Metering
Stopped-down (Fixed-index) Metering
1. Turn the shutter dial to the desired speed. 2. Look into the viewnder and focus the subject. 3. 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. The aperture needle will disappear from view with the stop-down slide extended. 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 rst and then turn the shutter dial until the meter needle aligns with the index. However, since intermediate settings on the shutter dial cannot be used, minor exposure adjustments must be made wih the lens aperture ring. The height of the stopped-down metering index is equivalent to one-half f/stop.

18 APERTURE-PRIORITY AE

The primary role of the AE Finder FN is to convert the camera to aperture-priority AE or stopped-down AK. For these two modes, a shutter speed scale and, with a New FD lens mounted, the pre-set aperture are displayed below the eld of view. Manual exposure is also possible with the nder. In manual, the aperture scale and shutter speed are displayed to the right of the eld of view. Thus AE and manual modes are clearly dierentiated and you know immediately in which mode the camera is set simply by the location of the exposure information. Focusing Screen FN-AE, which provides center-weighted average metering, is supplied when the New Canon F-1 is purchased initially with an AE Finder FN.

Aperture-priority AE

1. After attaching the AE Finder FN, set the shutter dial to A. To do this, pull up the outer ring and turn the dial until A is aligned with the index on the nder. The shutter dial cannot be turned between the A and B settings. 2. Turn the lens aperture ring to the desired aperture. 3. Look into the viewnder 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 until it moves out of the zone. 5. To release the shutter, press the shutter button all the way down. There is a possibility of camera movement if the meter needle indicates a shutter speed of 1/30 sec. or slower. In this case, choose a larger aperture until the shutter speed indicated is 1/60 sec. or faster. If you have set the maximum aperture and the shutter speed is still slower than 1/60 sec., attach the camera to a tripod, use a ash or add articial light. On the other hand, if the meter needle indicates over exposure even after you have set the m n mum aperture, attach a neutral density (ND) lter to the lens. This will reduce the amount of light to the lm. Notes If the shutter dial is set to A before the nder is attached, exposure information 33
18 APERTURE-PRIORITY AE will not be displayed. In this case, rst turn the shutter dial to 2000, then back to A.

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 eective for metering highcontrast scenes, such as landscapes with a bright sky and backlit subjects. Manual exposure is recommended for optimum results. This system can be used for AE photography, but special attention must be paid to ensure that the subject is within the 12% metering area. 42
3. Spot Metering Spot metering is ideal for subjects which require carefully-aimed, precise measurement. Since the metering area is 3% of the eld of view, you can select a small, exact area from the overall scene. It is especially advantageous for metering inaccessible subjects and when shooting with a telephoto lens. Also very eective 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 center of the viewnder with selective-area and spot metering. It is not visible, however, with center-weighted average metering. 43

22 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

Exposure Compensation
With center-weighted average metering, the cameras meter reads the average brightness of the subjects in a scene, with special emphasis placed on those in the center. Certa n lighting conditions, however, may necessitate exposure correction. If there is bright light, such as the sun or a window, behind the subject, the meter may be inuenced by that light and your subject will be underexposed. On the other hand, if you are shooting an actor on a dimly-lit stage, the meter may be fooled and your subject will be overexposed. Thus it is preferable, 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 inuenced 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. Since spot metering allows you to select a small, exact area, it is virtually unaected provided the subject lls the 3% center spot. Exposure compensation may also be necessary if you wish to intentionally overexpose or underexpose the shot for creative eect. You can compensate exposure in any one of the following ways: Manual Exposure Exposure Compensation Dial Adjust the ISO Setting
1. Manual Exposure After setting the desired shutter speed, turn the aperture ring until the aperture needle aligns with the 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 needles circle is equivalent to one f/stop. This method of exposure correction is useful, for example, when shooting a subject with strong backlight. 46

2. Exposure Compensation Dial The exposure compensation dial allows you to make exposure corrections in increments 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
22 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION The whole numbers are for increasing exposure while the fractions are for reducing exposure. The numbers 2 and 1/2 are equivalent to one f/stop (or one step of the shutter dial), while 4 and 1/4 are equivalent to two f/stops (or two steps of the shutter dial). The intermediate settings indicate increments of 1/3 f/stop. The table above shows which settings can be used depending on the ISO lm speed. This means of exposure compensation is possible regardless of the exposure mode, and is useful for bracketing. It is particularly advantageous for AE photography since it allows 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 lm speed setting on the camera. A lm with an ISO rating twice that of another lm requires only half the amount of light for correct exposure. Thus if you have an ISO 100 lm loaded and you wish to underexpose the subject one f/stop, simply change the ISO setting to ISO 200. It is possible to over- or underexpose the subject by up to two f/stops using any of these three methods. For compensating more than two f/stops, make the adjustment by changing the ISO rating or by manually setting the aperture and shutter speed.
22 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Note When it is dicult to determine exactly how much correction to make, bracket the exposure. using any of the three methods. 4. Pushing the ISO Rating There may be occasions when, due to insucient lighting, you are forced to use undesirably slow shutter speeds. In this case, you can push the ISO setting on the camera to a higher value. Usually this is done by multiplying the normal ISO lm speed by a multiple of two, such as two or four. The entire roll of lm 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 lm will be incorrectly developed. Hbwever, since not all lms can be pushed with acceptable results, it is recommended to read the lm data sheet or other photographic literature before you try this technique.

25 SELF-TIMER If you have started the self-timer and wish to cancel its operation, press the battery check button.
Eyepiece Shutter If your eye will not be to the 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

26 MULTIPLE EXPOSURES

Multiple Exposures
The New F-1s provision for multiple exposures allows you to easily make two or more exposures on the same frame for creative eect. 57
1. First advance the lm to the next frame. 2. Then take up any lm slack. To do this, unfold the rewind crank and gently turn it in the direction of the arrow until it stops. 3. Focus, compose your subject and take the picture. 4. Turn and press down the rewind lever in the usual manner; the lm will now retain stationary for multiple exposures. 5. Gently turn the lm advance lever. This will cock the shutter for the next exposure. 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 lm advance lever, the cameras frame counter will advance once. There is, however, a possibility of slight movement of the lm if you make an excessive number of exposures on the same frame. If you have engaged the rewind lever for multiple exposure and wish to cancel it, lightly press the shutter button before turning the advance lever. Note that it is not advisable to make multiple exposures on the rst or last several frames due to possible lm curl which may adversely aect image registration. 58
Note Multiple exposures are also possible 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 cameras shutter button.
27 EXPOSURE IN MULTIPLE EXPOSURES
Exposure in Multiple Exposures
Generally, the rst exposure of a series should be of a relatively dark subject so that the image in the next exposure will show up clearly. For best results, it is advisable to decrease the exposure for each shot. Depending on the situation, there are several ways to do this. One way is to change the ISO setting to a higher value as described earlier. In this method, you must rst decide how many exposures you 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 triple exposure, at the setting between 1/2 and 1/4, and so on. Both methods described above are merely guideiines, and your technique will benet greatly from practice. Number of Multiple Exposures Double Triple Quadruple Exposure Compensation Scale 1/2 Between 1/2 and 1/4 1/4

28 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

Flash Photography
AE Flash Photography with Speedlites 011A, 133A, 155A, 166A, 177A, 188A, 199A, 533G and 577G.
Once the Speedlite is attached to the camera and its pilot lamp is glowing, the camera switches automatically to the X sync speed of l/90 sec. provided the shutter dial is not on 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 viewnder; as soon as the meter needle points to the auto working aperture, the ash 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 shutter dial on A, the camera will switch automatically to the X sync speed of 1/90 sec. and the meter needle will 61
28.2 Slow-sync Flash Photography
point to the right of 1/60 sec. Set the same aperture on the lens as that set on the Speedlite. With the power winder or motor drive attached and the lens aperture ring set to the A mark for shutter-priority AE, the camera will automatically switch the shutter speed to 1/90 sec. and the aperture to the f/stop which you have set on the Speedlite as long as the shutter dial is not on B. After the shutter is released, the camera automatically switches back to the speed actually set on the shutter dial until the Speedlites pilot lamp glows again.
Slow-sync Flash Photography
With Speedlites 199A, 533G and 577G, you can select a shutter speed slower than 1/90 sec. The advantage of slow-sync ash photography is that the background in the picture will be lighter. You can choose among three working apertures on each of these Speedlites for optimum control of depth of eld. For this technique, rst set the AUTO/MANU switch of the Speedlite to MANU. Then turn the cameras 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 ash will re at the release of the rst 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 sec. As in normal AE ash photography, the meter needle will point to the aperture which you have set on the Speedlite as soon as the pilot lamp lights up. Simply turn the aperture ring until the aperture needle matches the meter needle. With the motor drive or power winder attached and the lens aperture ring set to the A mark, the aperture will be controlled automatically as well. IMPORTANT Before mounting a ash unit, make sure its power switch is OFF. Note If using a viewnder which does not have an accessory shoe, such as the Waist-Level Finder FN connect the Speedlite to the cameras PC socket via a synchronization cord. Then turn the shutter dial to t (1/90 sec.) and set the same aperture on the lens as that set on the ash unit. 62

29 SHOOTING WITH CLOSE-UP ACCESSORIES
Shooting with Close-up Accessories
29 SHOOTING WITH CLOSE-UP ACCESSORIES With few exceptions (noted in the instructions for the accessory), stopped-down metering is necessary whenever you insert an accessory between the camera and lens for close-up photography. If you insert an accessory designed for AUTOMATIC diaphragm control, such as the Auto Bellows or Bellows FL, between the camera and ANY lens, follow the steps for stopped-down metering. If you insert an accessory designed for MANUAL diaphragm control, such as M Extension 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, rst set the lens for manual diaphragm control before mounting it on the accessory. Then follow the steps for stopped-down metering. Note The instructions with the accessory will tell you whether or not manual diaphragm control is necessary. The procedure diers according to the type of lens.
29 SHOOTING WITH CLOSE-UP ACCESSORIES Manual Diaphragm Control FD Lenses without Chrome Mount Ring except for FD Macro Lenses 1. Insert the slot of the accessory manual diaphragm adapter over the tip of the automatic aperture lever at the rear of the lens. Push the lever counterclockwise and lower the adapter into the groove.
2. Mount the lens on the accessory. The diaphragm blades will now open or close as you turn the aperture ring. When the manual diaphragm adapter is attached, never mount the lens directly 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 lens countesclockwise until it automatically locks. 2. Mount the lens on the accessory. Note Some of these lenses have an additional lock lever. With these lenses, push the 68
29 SHOOTING WITH CLOSE-UP ACCESSORIES automatic aperture lever fully counterclockwise, then push the lock lever to L. Be sure to reset the automatic aperture lever to its normal position before mounting the lens directly on the camera. In the case of a lens with a lock lever, switch it back to the position of the white dot.

Dioptric Adjustment:

Focusing Screen:

Light Metering System:

Meter Coupling Range:
Exposure Preview: Meter Mode:
Exposure Compensation Dial: +- 2 f/stop range in 1/3 f/stop increments: 1/4. 1/2. 1. 2. 4 Shutter: Horizontal-travel, titanium focal-plane shutter with four spindles. Eiectromechanical hybrid control. Mechanically controlled at speeds from 1/2000 to 1/125 sec., d (1 /90 sec.) and B. Electronically controlled at speeds from 1/60 to 8 sees. 77
31 SPECIFICATION Mechanical Shutter Operation: By removing battery from battery chamber. Only mechanically controlled speeds can be used. Instant-return type with shock-absorbing mechanism. ISO 6-6400. 1/2000 to 8 sec., A (for aperture-priority AE or stopped-down AE with AE Finder FN), B (bulb) and S (1/90 sec.). Shutter speeds from 1/2000 to 1 sec., S and B are in white, 2 to 8 sees. in yellow and A is in red. Two-step button with electromagnetic release. 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. Three positions: A, L, and S. At L, the shutter button is locked as a safety feature. S position is for self-timer operation. Electronically controlled. Selftimer/lock lever set to S. Activated by pressing shutter button. Ten-second delay with electronic beep-beep sound. Number of beeps emitted per second increases two seconds before shutter release. Cancellation possible. For depth-ofeld preview or stopped-down metering.

Mirror:

ISO Film Speed Scale: Shutter Dial:

Shutter Button:

Self-timer/Lock Lever:

Self-timer:

Stop-down Slide:
31 SPECIFICATION Power Source: One 6V lithium (Duracell PX 28L), alkaline-manganese (Eveready [UCAR] No. A544), or silver oxide (Eveready [UCAR] No. 544) battery. Battery lasts about one year under normal use.

Battery Check:

By pressing battery check button. Battery power is sucient if the meter needle registers above the battery check index. Cancellation of Camera By pressing battery check button. Circuit: Cancels shutter operation, self-timer operation, meter reading and viewnder illumination. Multiple Exposure: Possible by engaging rewind lever before winding lm advance lever to recock the shutter. Cancelled by lightly pressing shutter button. Speeds up to 1/90 sec. with electronic ash; FP- and M-sync at 1/30 sec. or slower. Direct contact at accessory shoe for hot-shoe ash. Threaded PC socket (JIS-B type) for cord-type ash or multiple ash photography. Accessory shoe has contact for normal automatic ash and special contact for AE ash with specied Canon Speedlites.